This collection features five songs inspired by the poetry of John Hollander, who serves as the current poet laureate of Connecticut. The compositions reflect the themes and nuances of Hollander's work, showcasing a blend of lyrical beauty and musical interpretation. Each piece offers a unique exploration of the poetic text, inviting listeners to experience the interplay between words and music.
(Boosey & Hawkes Scores/Books). This short piece was Elliott Carter's last orchestral work composed at the age of 103.
(Boosey & Hawkes Chamber Music). Epigrams is Elliott Carter's final work, composed during the spring and summer of 2012 at the age of 103. This publication includes detailed notes on the edition in an appendix.
(Boosey & Hawkes Chamber Music). Written for the composer and oboist Heinz Holliger.
(Boosey & Hawkes Chamber Music). Note from the "For a number of years I had been thinking of writing a piece based on the sound of plucked Instruments like the mandolin, guitar and harp, so when the Dutch Nieuw Ensemble asked me for a piece I realised that this group had excellent players of these three Instruments to which I added trumpet, trombone and vibraphone and composed a one-movement Fantasy whose Dutch titles was chosen by the ensemble (meaning moods). The score opens with a fast movement that presents each Instrument in brief solos between moments for the entire group. This is followed by a slow movement during which the mandolin picks out a line of short notes. A guitar solo accompanied by the group follows and the work concludes with a coda for the sextet. The music was composed during the early summer of 1997 in Southbury, Connecticut." - Elliott Carter -