Date: 2012
Instrumentation: violin, alto saxophone and piano
Commission: John Sampen
Dedication: In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of John Cage
Premiere: World Saxophone Congress XVI (St. Andrews, Scotland) Maria Sampen, violin; John Sampen, saxophone; Marilyn Shrude, piano (July 12, 2012)
Duration: ca. 14′
Publication: contact composer
Reviews: “The violin and saxophone exchanged a haunting, swirling melody. Over sparse interjections by the piano, they wandered in and out of each other’s pitch and sonority. The overall effect was intoxicating.” Larry and Arlene Dunn. Cleveland Classical: Previews, News & Reviews. 10/29/13.