Composed with a Celtic flair, "Cnoic de Cairdeas,"Gaelic for "Hills of Friendship," demonstrates the hills and valleys of friendship both melodically and harmonically. Following an energetic dance is a lyrical string quartet section which evolves into a momentous and moving melody that concludes before accelerating again into the catchy Celtic-style dance. With a celebrative and powerful punch the piece concludes with gratitude for the gift of friendship!