As its name implies, Source is a generative force.
It re-imagines the song festival by not only delivering fresh and innovative concerts, recitals and master classes, but more importantly by empowering and inspiring a new generation of musicians- composers, performers and audience members alike- through the creation of new works, the initiating of conversation, and the fostering of relationships within Minnesota’s vibrant community
At the MNDuo Showcase, the Duos will premiere new pieces by MNSong composers inspired by the canon piece, in addition to one piece of their choosing. A new art song of mine inspired by Schumann's Lust der Sturmnacht Op. 35 No. 1 will be premiered, and Deer Field from Good Bones - 3 Poems by Maggie Smith (2022) will be performed.