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Earthrise: Dec 24, 1968 for Musical Saw and String Quartet (2017)

Inspired by the iconic photograph taken by astronaut William (“Bill”) Anders during the Apollo 8 mission on Christmas Eve 1968. Commissioned in his honor by the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival and generously underwritten by the Valerie & William Anders Foundation. Composed for Anita Orne and the Miró Quartet. (Duration approx. 7 minutes) First performance: August 16, 2017 at the Orcas Center in Eastsound WA.

| Categories↠Compositions | Tags↠Anita Orne, Miró Quartet, Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival | Debut Year↠2017 | Compositions↠Chamber/Ensemble | Featured Voices/Instruments↠Musical Saw, String Quartet |

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