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Three Spirits

(1992)
Commissioned by Currents, the new music ensemble of The University of Richmond, Fred Cohen, conductor.
  • I. This Room Has Mystery (Kenneth Patchen)
  • II. Mythia (Donna E. M. Denizé)
  • III. Night (J. Ross Albert)

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Three Spirits (Currents)
Instrumentation
  • Soprano
  • Flute (Piccolo, Alto Flute)
  • Clarinet (Bass Clarinet)
  • Violin (Viola)
  • Cello
  • Percussion
  • Piano
Duration
11:50
Premiere
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond VA, March 1992 Currents, conducted by Fred Cohen, with soprano Christine Schadeburg, resident ensemble, University of Richmond
Commission
Currents
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