Okay, perhaps it's been way too long(?) Well, a brief update to what's going on in the mad world of music in Tanya's life. I recently completed a chamber piece that I composed inspired by my cousin who was such a delight. He left this world suddenly and shortly before his passing he shared some things that really touched me. Recently, a dear friend and incredible musician got an ensemble together to perform the music that I wrote in his honor.
The performance took place at ASU in Tempe, and this is why most of you did not hear about it. Most of the people whom I communicate with are not in the Phoenix area, and hence could not attend. Anyway, I am hoping to have this piece performed in the summer here in the Albuquerque area.
In other news, I will be travelling to the United Arab Emirates soon to perform with the Los Angeles based orchestra known as MESTO. I am very excited and will post photos and some travel notes while I am out on this excursion.
And finally, if you weren't already aware, I am working now with Coldwell Banker Legacy as a REALTOR®. Visit me on the web if you are curious to learn more about that side of me or if you'd like to search for properties.
Actually, that was not the final note, this is. I am crafting what I think may be the final movement of my string quartet! It is very exciting and I am now in preliminary planning mode for the premiere of this work. Okay folks, that's all I've got for now from the sleep factory.
-a close friend of Valerian Root
