Dreams of Flying
Victoria Bond
About this work:
Premiere: July 24,1994 Maverick Festival, Woodstock, NY
The Audubon String Quartet; Recording: GEGA
Commentary:This work was commissioned by a quartet called Audubon, the name evoked the images of birds The piece
evolved into an exploration of the sensation of flying: Resisting Gravity; Floating; The Caged Bird Dreams of the Jungle; and
Flight.
Reivew: "The piece has an unrestrained, gradual build-up that makes a progression with each movement, each of which has
some relation to the theme. The third movement contrasts a pensive, withdrawn state with one of exuberant jungle-like
vitality."
--The Chautauqua Daily "This lively music exploits Brazilian dance rhythms and bird calls in a way that liberates the soul
while reminding us of our limitations." The Music Conoisseur
Year composed: 1994
Duration: 00:15:00
Ensemble type: Chamber or Jazz Ensemble, Without Voice:String Quartet
Instrumentation: 2 Violin, 1 Viola, 1 Cello
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