Two movements for solo cello
Duration: 4 mins each
Commissioned by Alisa Weilerstein as part of her FRAGMENTS project

Secrets and Invocations were premiered at Koerner Hall in Toronto, Canada in January 2023, and have since been performed by Weilerstein at Tanglewood’s Seiji Ozawa Hall, Montréal’s Maison Symphonique, Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, and The Conrad in La Jolla. Additional announced performances include The Kennedy Center in Washinton, D.C. in 2024.

Reviews:

“filled with lyrical passion…”

— San Diego Jewish World

About FRAGMENTS:

“FRAGMENTS is a groundbreaking, multi-year project for solo cello that weaves together the 36 movements of Bach’s solo cello suites with 27 newly commissioned works. The resulting collection is divided into six Fragments, each an hour long and blending five to six composers, to be released independently over several seasons.

Within each Fragment, individual movements from a single Bach suite are thoughtfully integrated with selected new works to create a distinct emotional arc. Enhanced by responsive lighting and scenic architecture, the music is performed without pause and without a program, making for a wholly original and immersive audience experience.” (www.alisaweilerstein.com/fragments)