Rukh [2023]
for pierrot quintet
Orchestration
for flute, clarinet, violin, cello, and piano (optionally prepared)
Duration
9 minutes
Commissioned by/Premiere
Written for the Valencia International Contemporary Ensemble as part of the Valencia International Performing Arts (VIPA) festival. Premiered by Valencia International Contemporary Ensemble (VICE) (Emmanuel Berrido, conductor) at the Auditorium Ateneo Musical del Puerto, Valencia, Spain, on July 8, 2023.
Note
“Rukh” is the Punjabi word for “tree”. Trees are an important symbol in Panjabi culture for humility; they provide us with food, water, shelter, and more without asking for anything in return.
Performances
Spring 2025 - Rocket City New Music, Huntsville, AL [upcoming] [date TBA]
December 2023 - Mannes Pierrot Ensemble (Arjan Singh Dogra, conductor), Stiefel Hall, New York, NY
July 2023 - VICE Ensemble (Emmanuel Berrido, conductor), Auditorium Ateneo Musical del Puerto, Valencia, Spain
Honors
Earplay Vibrant Shores Prize Competition Semi-Finalist
Score