Arranged for viola and piano: Enables collaborative performances and ensemble practice
Original 2001 piano trio piece: Offers a unique, emotionally resonant composition
Duo arrangement performed by composer: Provides a fresh listening experience and authenticity
Inspired by New York City at sunset: Captures a vivid, timeless image for musical appreciation
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for viola and piano
Composer's Note:
I originally wrote Magic Hour in 2001 as a short interlude in my piano trio Swing Shift, a work inspired by New York City at various hours in the nighttime. The “magic” or golden hour is the glorious fleeting moment at sunset on a clear day when the entire city is bathed in a warm, glorious glow. Over
