Adrian Wong | Eulogy for a Fallen Tree (2023) | concerto for two bassoons and contrabassoon

00:00 Prologue: Mourn
01:03 I: Grow
04:52 II: Bloom
07:51 III: Age
Eulogy for a Fallen Tree was written for Kahlan Yenney, Asha Kline, Luis Márquez Teruel, and the Curtis Symphony Orchestra.
Trees are much more similar to us than we realize--they are able to communicate with each other, care for their young, and even have distinct personalities. Yet, we often regard them with a dangerous indifference that has often threatened their short and long-term survival. Eulogy for a Fallen Tree (2023) is a concerto for two bassoons and contrabassoon that traces the life of one of these majestic, human-like beings. We see it grow from humble seed to mighty tree, celebrate its joy as it blooms and finds love, watch helplessly as it ages, and mourn when it eventually collapses in a thunderous roar.
Performed 29 April 2023 in Gould Rehearsal Hall at the Curtis Institute of Music (www.curtis.edu).

[@JasonShu]

This music is so colorful and expressive, and I appreciate that the orchestra gets to wear their hearts on their sleeves at times. Bravi to you and the performers, especially the amazing soloists!!

[@adrianwongcc]

Thanks Jason! Long time no see!

[@zacharydetrick7428]

milarsky ❤

[@machida5114]

quite delicious......

[@staffanolofsson8201]

This is wonderful! Seldom one can hear two bassoons as solists in a consert. With a supporting contrabassoon. As I see it, bassoon is a neglected solo instrument in music history, sorry to say.