Composer’s Note:

Lyrics II is the second in a series of “lyric” pieces (the first is for solo cello) that takes its cue from the poetic intention of the word; i.e., a lyric poem expressively projects a sustained mood, in contrast to an ever-evolving narrative poem or dramatic ode. In this work there are two movements and complementary moods; the first is ruminative and searching, the second, more energetic and driving.