MELIA WATRAS: THE ALMOND TREE 3
for violin and viola or for two violas (2020)
Photo by Michelle Smith-Lewis
World Premiere: Rachel Lee Priday, violin; Melia Watras, viola; February 15, 2022, Seattle, WA
Duration: 1:21
Program Notes:
The almond tree 3
poem by Michael Jinsoo Lim
(Looking up through long limbs—
Awash in a vision—)
Singing hopeful hymns—
(With spiritual precision.)
© 2021 by Michael Jinsoo Lim
The almond tree 3 is part of the collection, The almond tree duos. It can be performed independently, in different combinations with the other works, or as part of the complete set.
Music: The almond tree 3 for violin and viola (2020)
Composer: Melia Watras
Performed by Rachel Lee Priday, violin and Melia Watras, viola
From the album Melia Watras: The almond tree duos on Planet M Records
Video: Michelle Smith-Lewis
Beekeeper: David Feinberg