Four Portraits For Strings

Inspired by the whimsical cowboy artwork of Lloyd Mitchell, this lively and engaging work captures Mitchell's cartoonish impressionistic style and romanticized notions of the Wild West. Throughout the piece, the drama of outlaws, cowboys, saloons, horses, and even Santa unfolds with fun and exciting melodies, colors, and textures that capture both the grandeur and the stillness of desert landscapes. Saddle up for a fresh Western piece that will surely be a crowd and orchestra favorite.