Songs of Life and the Prune Danish Controversy
Complete Work Title:
Songs of Life and the Prune Danish Controversy
Performance Medium:
mezzo-soprano, two prepared guitars, and percussion (one player)
Duration:
10:00
Date Composed:
August 1983
Dedication:
to Heidi Dietrich
Additional Information:
This work has been removed from the composer’s catalogue, and is no longer available for performance.
Movements:
Steps — Eternal Passing — The Good Old Days — Slow Lane — Shadows of Sound — Spray Enamel — Discovery — The City
Performance/Broadcast History:
| Date | Venue | Location | Performer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 January 1987 | California State Polytechnic University, Pomona | Pomona, CA | Heidi Dietrich, mezzo-soprano; Elgart/Yates Guitar Duo; Joseph Klein, percussion |
| 23 January 1987 | University of California, San Diego | La Jolla, CA | Heidi Dietrich, mezzo-soprano; Elgart/Yates Guitar Duo; Joseph Klein, percussion |
| 8 February 1986 | New England Conservatory of Music | Boston, MA | Terry Raitt, mezzo-soprano; NEC student ensemble |
| 9 May 1985 | University of California, San Diego—Soundshapes Contemporary Music Festival | La Jolla, CA | Sarah Lopez, mezzo-soprano; UCSD student ensemble |
| 16 November 1984 | University of California, San Diego | La Jolla, CA | Sarah Lopez, mezzo-soprano; UCSD student ensemble |
| 22 May 1984 | California State Polytechnic University, Pomona | Pomona, CA | Heidi Dietrich, mezzo-soprano; Steve Ronzoni, Jeff Kakassy, prepared guitars; Joseph Klein, percussion |
| 17 November 1983 | California State Polytechnic University, Pomona—California Outside Music Association (COMA) Concert | Pomona, CA | Heidi Dietrich, mezzo-soprano; Steve Ronzoni, Jeff Kakassy, prepared guitars; Joseph Klein, percussion |
| 10 November 1983 | California State Polytechnic University, Pomona | Pomona, CA | Heidi Dietrich, mezzo-soprano; Steve Ronzoni, Jeff Kakassy, prepared guitars; Joseph Klein, percussion |
