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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

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