Reflections III for soprano, flute or oboe, violin, and piano

Abstract

Reflections III was commissioned by the Scarborough Chamber Players and premiered by the LSU New Music Ensemble. It has as its text the poem “Voices” by the poet Constantine Cavafis, translated by the composer into English. The piece portrays images of past, lost voices of beloved ones, who sometimes speak to us in dreams and to which the thoughts of our minds sometimes listen. The composer uses word painting for this very evocative piece.

Reflections is a series of works written for chamber groups and voice. The music evokes images based on either the composer’s past experiences or the poetry.