To the Sea

$18.00

for string quartet (2013)

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Audio



Duration

20 min.

Program Notes

Like tributaries that converge to form rivers that flow into the sea, communities are built by individuals who collaborate to achieve something greater than the sum of their parts. To the Sea draws on this idea, with individual musicians of the string quartet contributing musical fragments that weave together to form a larger melody. The title of the piece draws upon “Bike to the Sea,” a rails-to-trails project in Massachussetts designed to reclaim connections with the natural environment and link the communities of Malden, Everett, Revere and Saugus with the Lynn waterfront. For the past twenty years, “Bike to the Sea” has been a catalyst for community collaboration.

Oliver Caplan

Award-winning composer Oliver Caplan writes melodies that nourish our souls, offering a voice of hope in an uncertain world. Mr. Caplan’s works have been performed in over 120 performances nationwide. He has been commissioned by the Atlanta Chamber Players, Bella Piano Trio and Bronx Arts Ensemble, among others. Winner of a Special Citation for the American Prize in Orchestral Composition, additional recognitions include Veridian Symphony Competition Wins, Fifth House Ensemble Competition Grand Prize and VCCA fellowships. Recordings of Mr. Caplan’s music include his 2012 debut album Illuminations, 2015 EP Moon Over Appalachia and a track on the Sinfonietta of Riverdale’s 2016 album New World Serenade. www.olivercaplan.com

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