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The Nature of Briars (2013)

for Violin and Piano

Commissioned by the Orfeo Duo

Duration: 7 minutes

Program Note
"Just as the nature of briars
     is to tear flesh,
            I have proceeded
through them.
     Keep
            the briars out,
they say.
     You cannot live
            and keep free of
the briars."
       -William Carlos Williams, The Ivy Crown

The Nature of Briars was written for the Orfeo Duo: Vita and Ishmael Wallace, with affection and admiration.

Premiere:
The Orfeo Duo
Vita Wallace, violin
Ishmael Wallace, piano

28 September 2013
Roerich Museum
New York, New York


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