Emerson Songs calls for a vocalist accompanied by a mixed ensemble consisting of alto flute, English horn, violin, cello and two acoustic guitars. Based on excerpts from Emerson’s writings, I began working on the song cycle in 2003 and completed it the following year. The work was written to celebrate the 200th birthday of Ralph Waldo Emerson.
- Robert Martin
With North/South Consonance, Max Lifschitz, conductor