These pieces explore a novel ensemble formation, that of the Colombian Tiple and traditional String Quartet. The music is a fusion of Colombian folklore and the traditions of Western European concert art. The resulting pieces have a Neo-Baroque sound, as they explore older forms with a fresh approach to harmony and melody. I am deeply thankful to my performer colleagues, who breath life and humanity to my music.
I acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts,
which made the composition and production of these pieces possible in 2020.
The Canada Council for the Arts is Canada’s public arts funder, with a mandate to foster and promote the study and enjoyment of, and the production of works in, the arts. The Council champions and invests in artistic excellence through a broad range of grants, services, prizes and payments to professional Canadian artists and arts organizations. Its work ensures that excellent, vibrant and diverse art and literature engages Canadians, enriches their communities and reaches markets around the world. The Council also raises public awareness and appreciation of the arts through its communications, research and arts promotion activities. It is responsible for the Canadian Commission for UNESCO, which promotes the values and programs of UNESCO in Canada to contribute to a more peaceful, equitable and sustainable future. The Canada Council Art Bank operates art rental programs and helps further public engagement with contemporary arts.
