h e a r t h e m for baritone saxophone and piano
Carlos Simon
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2020
h e
a r t h e
m for baritone saxophone and piano
Commissioned for Steven Banks by Young Concert Artists and the Washington Performing Arts.
CARLOS SIMON
CSJr. Music - © 2020
www.coliversimon.com
PROGRAM NOTE
I have been constantly aware of the presence of my ancestors in my life. The benevolent forefathers and foremothers are there to help, guide and assist.This piece is inspired by a poem by nayyirah waheed, which simply ask the ancestors to speak louder if you can not “hear them.”
Duration: 9 min
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~Carlos Simon