Commissioned by Ensemble for New Music Tallinn
Dedication
Ukraine
Category
Ensemble
Sub category
Small Ensemble
Composed
2022
Duration
11 minutes
Availability
Orchestration
flute, bass clarinet, piano, viola, cello
First performed
May 10, 2022, Ensemble for New Music Tallinn, conductor Arash Yazdani; MARCO – museum of contemporary art, Vigo, Spain
Program notes:
In this piece, I channel my thoughts for all the people who have suffered and are suffering as a result of Russia’s military aggression in Ukraine.
Due to unfortunate events, there is an additional dedication to my father, whose soul now flies freely over the seas like a swan.
The work is multi-voiced, there is an idea of the beating of the swans’ wings – symbolising beauty, human dignity, strength and greatness, just like Ukrainians today, fighting for their freedom.
There are the voices of sirens – symbolising acts against humanity.
There is a tune like a lullaby from my home island of Kihnu, symbolising sadness, a song without words to hold the memory of those who have lost their lives due to
the Russian aggression.
Sláva Ukrayíni!