Instrumentation: flute (doubling piccolo), clarinet, horn, bass trombone, percussion, piano, violin and double bass (with C-extension)
Duration: 11 minutes
Program Information:
trans-[migra].nation was written in memory of Dr Steven Baxtor, who made significant contributions to both institutions – Peabody Conservatory and Yong Siew Toh Conservatory – with which I associate. I have met Dr Baxter in person on several occasions in both Baltimore and Singapore, and am very grateful to him for the opportunities I have received in my education that is the direct result of Dr Baxtor’s work. The title, trans-[migra].nation, made up three words – trans, which is the Latin prefix of across, or beyond; migra, short for migration, the systematic movement of a group of objects or people; and nation, a group of people who share culture, ethnicity and language – briefly summarizes Dr Baxtor’s contributions.
Premiere:
February 2011 | Peabody Musicians | Baltimore MD