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North of History, New York, NY
Michele McGovern, flute
Terry Eder, piano
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Love is a Place was commissioned in loving memory of Sarah and Hendrik Drake by family members and friends Toby Rotman, Lisa Giannone and Lucille Seeley.
The work is a tribute to Sarah and Hendrik – their passion for music, and their deep love for one another. One of the commissioners is a flutist, and another a ballet dancer and choreographer. They suggested a work that could be both a concert piece
and a pas de deux for dancers. This piece is inspired by a beautiful poem by E.E. Cummings entitled “Love is a Place”.
The composer wishes to thank the Helene Wurlitzer Foundation of New Mexico for providing invaluable time and space to compose this work
LOVE IS A PLACE
E. E. Cummings
love is a place
& through this place of
love move
(with brightness of peace)
all places
yes is a world
& in this world of
yes live
(skilfully curled)
all worlds