Iris brevicaulis
from Field Guide of Louisiana Flora: 1. Book of Irises
SCORE (EXCERPT):
Instrumentation: cello and piano
Duration: 4′
Program note:
This work, written for cellist Paul Christopher, is the first in a series of works written for and dedicated to musicians and artists based in Louisiana – a state rich with visionary musical voices. These works celebrate these voices by featuring their talents in multiple ways. The Book of Irises is a subset within the larger series that are titled after the five native species (and two variants) of Louisiana irises.
RECORDING
Luke Brouillette – piano