Tenor and piano. 5 mins.
Written for American Opera Projects Composers & the Voice fellowship. While working and living in Yosemite National Park during the late 19th century, the preservationist and naturalist John Muir (1838-1914) wrote many letters to his mentor, Jeanne Carr. These letters form the basis of this song’s text.
Score available for purchase. Please direct inquiries to Nell Shaw Cohen at nell@nellshawcohen.com.
Performance History
Blake Friedman, tenor, and Charity Wicks, piano. “First Glimpse” concert presented by American Opera Projects, South Oxford Space, Brooklyn NY, 5/13 & 5/14/16.
Private workshop. Brooklyn NY, 11/16/15