We Two Boys (2005, 4′)
Words by Benjamin Rogers
Duo for baritone and violin
For Robert Maril
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Team:
Violin, Baritone
Preface:
We Two Boys is a duo for violin and baritone voice, with words by Benjamin Rogers. The piece contains six short movements that chronicle the life-cycle of a relationship, and quotes Walt Whitman’s poem “We Two Boys Together Clinging” from Leaves of Grass. “Clutch”, “Filter”, and “Our Foray” describe the exciting beginnings of the relationship, while “Infidelity”, “Regained”, and “Content” complete the cycle with feelings of betrayal, guilt, and reconciliation.
We Two Boys was commissioned by and dedicated to Robert Maril.
Heard:
July 16th, 2006 Aspen Music Festival and School. Andrew Munn, baritone, George Lam, violin.
March 14th, 2006 Peabody Conservatory of Music. Robert Maril, baritone, George Lam, violin.
December 8th, 2005 Duke University. Tom Jaynes, baritone, George Lam, violin.