THIS LAND
This piece is inspired by Emma Lazarus’ gentle, welcoming words in her poem “New Colossus”. Lush, bright harmonies in the strings are used to represent hope and unity. I’ve also incorporated the anthems of the many countries of the immigrants (State Anthem of the Russian Federation, Himno Nacional Mexicano, La Marseillaise, etc.) under a dissonant bed of pulsating harmonies.
THIS LAND
10 minutes
for orchestra
Arizona State University and ASU Gammage.
This piece is inspired by Emma Lazarus’ gentle, welcoming words in her poem “New Colossus”. Lush, bright harmonies in the strings are used to represent hope and unity. I’ve also incorporated the anthems of the many countries of the immigrants (State Anthem of the Russian Federation, Himno Nacional Mexicano, La Marseillaise, etc.) under a dissonant bed of pulsating harmonies.