A Poem of Hope, for cello & string orchestra, solo part & piano reduction, Eric Ewazen (Theodore Presser)

A Poem of Hope for cello and orchestra by Eric Ewazen

• Arranged for cello with piano reduction

Includes piano accompaniment with cello solo insert

Piano accompaniment: 12 pages; Cello solo: 4 pages

Idealism, humanity, world peace, and altruism, have been recurring themes and inspirations in many compositions by Eric Ewazen. In 2007, the Sejong Soloists commissioned this work for Cello and Strings to feature Paula Zahn as guest soloist – the celebrated telejournalist is an exceptional cellist and a frequent and distinguished host for the concerts Sejong performs in New York City. The work was written for a gala concert honoring Ban Ki-Moon, Secretary General of the United Nations, and therefore the ultimate leader of international peacekeeping efforts. The resulting work, equally suitable for Cello and Piano, is appropriately titled A Poem of Hope.