The Tenth Muse for Soprano and Orchestra

Dedicated to the city of Pasadena on the occasion of its centennial celebration. Premiered by the Pasadena Chamber Orchestra, Robert De, conductor and Juliana Gondek, soprano. Contains four song settings, each by a differentauthor: 1. Confronting a Longing (Sappho) 2. The Autumn Mountain (Princess Oku) 3. The World (Lady Mary Wortley Montagu) 4. Greatly Shining (Julia de Burgos)