Songs from Eric's Book
Songs from Eric's Book
Soprano, Oboe, Viola, Double Bass, and Piano
Composer's Note:
Eric Crozier presented me a collection of unpublished materials when we met in Aldeburgh in February 1994. We shared a lovely day and deep conversation. During my train ride back to London I read and was charmed by these pieces, so when I phoned to thank him and Nancy Evans for their hospitality, I mentioned that I'd like to set some of them to music. He seemed flattered and verbally gave his assent. I sent him a Xerox of the manuscript in late August that year but, alas his obituary was sent to me by our mutual friend, Garreth Morrell, shortly afterward, so I never knew if he'd received or seen them.
Movements: 1. Grave 2. Ode on St. Cecilia's Day 3. Ralph Vaughan Williams 4. Blue Print 5. Mosaic 6. The Wren 7. The Problem 8. Prophecies 9. Tortoise's New Year's Gift 10 One Should Wait 11. Solitary Child 12. There is a Light 13. Proverb 14. Socrates 15. Epitaph
Authored (or revised): 1994
Published: 2025
Text source: Eric Crozier
Duration (minutes): 25
First performance: Selected songs were premiered at a Cleveland SheScores Recital in 2023 by Gabrielle Haigh, soprano; Margi Griebling-Haigh, oboe; Karen Griebling, viola; Scott Haigh, Double bass; and Eric Charnofsky, piano.
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