Pablo Picasso--just the mention of the world-renowned artist's name brings with it mental images of bold works that rocked the art world and forever changed how great works of art are perceived. In this musically varied and intriguing work, the stages of Picasso's creative development are depicted in sound, from the "blue" and "rose" periods to the highly innovative "cubist" period. The music is completely engaging, with moments that echo of the Spanish influence, the impressionistic and pointilistic movements. With such strong imagery associated with the music, a high level of performance can be achieved as the music takes on characteristics of both the aural and visual arts. A fine choice for any concert program!