Judith Markovich - A Call from the Woods
Judith Markovich - A Call from the Woods for solo viola
A Call from the Woods is serene picture of dark greens emerging from the forest.
Judith Markovich's new work for solo viola, A Call from the Woods, is a touching combination of lyrical melodies and traditional folksy fiddling. The piece was commissioned and virtually premiered by violist Amaro Dubois, a virtuosic performer adapt in classical and contemporary music. In his interpretation, Dubois seems to magically be able to transition between styles, from avant-garde to country to improvisation, always retaining the nuances of each.
Watch Dubois' virtual premiere here.
Like many composers, Markovich is heavily inspired by the calmness of nature, which shows itself in this piece. Her writing for the viola is natural and intuitive, allowing Dubois to create a wide range of timbres in his playing. The work builds on the articulative motif of a thrown ricochet bow, with the inconsistences later mimicked in Dubois' pizzicato playing. A Call from the Woods is serene picture of dark greens emerging from the forest. Markovich's musical cohesion and Dubois' superior stylistic interpretation combine into an easy listening of a great new work for viola.
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Thank you so much for your kind words and insight. Working with Amaro was truly inspiring! Judith
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