My Concerto for Cello and Orchestra “Earth Song” was commissioned by the
Boston Classical Orchestra for their and is written for
the virtuoso cellist Emmanuel Feldman.
My composition is inspired by the amazing photos of our planet and the near
universe which have been sent back by the Hubble Space Telescope, I wanted to
compose a work that celebrates the vastness of nature and creativity and their
connection with the human spirit. It was my intention when composing Earth
Song to portray musically a way in which art and artists connect to and draw
inspiration from the natural world. Our wonderful planet hosts life for millions of
plant and animal species, and it inspires and humbles me to think about our
presence here and our place within this cycle of life. Through Earth Song’s
depiction of this interaction of art with nature, I hope to heighten public
awareness, to encourage a greater respect for our planet, and to help to inspire us
to seize a more active role in the care of our home.
