Kim Duncan - Soprano
Paul Gilkerson - Trumpet
John Bicknell - Organ
Kate Lin - Violin
John Bicknell - Organ
In ancient Greek literature flowers were given distinct characteristics or personalities. Each Etude depicts those traits through a specific musical period or style.
Larkspur
Personality: haughty, fickle with levity
Style: mid-20th century Chromatic
Symbolic of departed love and the transience of time (written in the mid 19th C Romantic style).
Orderly and stately (written in the mid-18th C Early Classical style exhibiting melody and polyphony).
In ancient Greek literature flowers were given distinct characteristics or personalities. Each Etude depicts those traits through a specific musical period or style.
Sunflower
Personality: love & adoration, bright and sunny
Style: 19th century early Impressionist
"Suzy's pieces for voice fit like a glove." Meghan Guse, soprano
"Suzy Born is a truly talented musician in many ways; as a singer, as a pianist, but first and foremost as a Composer. She has a gift for reinventing herself with almost every composition." John Bicknell-Organist, Choir Master at Trinity Episcopal Church
"Suzy is prolific and
"Suzy's pieces for voice fit like a glove." Meghan Guse, soprano
"Suzy Born is a truly talented musician in many ways; as a singer, as a pianist, but first and foremost as a Composer. She has a gift for reinventing herself with almost every composition." John Bicknell-Organist, Choir Master at Trinity Episcopal Church
"Suzy is prolific and writes beautifully melodic and forward thinking compositions. Her works are innovative, elegant, musically sophisticated and challenge the musician to stretch their technical and expressive capabilities." Beth Shader, Gallery Director and educator.
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