This piece was commissioned by the Apollo Duo and the composer references a short, dark poem by Robert Frost titled “Fire & Ice” as his contextual inspiration for the work. Set in two movements, each representing a contrasting incarnation of the color blue, this is a picturesque work that successfully intertwines and exploits multiple voices and timbres in a chamber setting.
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