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Santa Rosa Symphony presents
Music Director, Francesco Lecce-Chong and composer, Michael Daugherty in conversation about "Valley of the Moon" for Orchestra.

"Valley of the Moon for Orchestra", a new work by composer, Michael Daugherty. Commissioned by the Santa Rosa Symphony. World premiere, May 7, 8 & 9, 2022 at Weill Hall at the Green Music Center.

About Valley of the Moon:
“When visiting Santa Rosa in 2021, I spent several days driving the backroads of Sonoma County to experience the majestic redwood forests, the glorious coast of the Pacific Ocean, the Jack London State Historic Park in Glen Ellen and the coastal village of Bodega Bay where Alfred Hitchcock filmed The Birds (1963). This road trip became the inspiration for Valley of the Moon, a 30-minute musical composition in four movements:

I. Out of the Fog
II. Shadow of the Birds
III. Air on the Redwoods
IV. Call of the Wild
"In movements one and three, I create a lush and complex symphonic soundscape, exploring how music can enhance our appreciation of the natural world. 'Out of the Fog' is inspired by watching the fog slowly roll off the Pacific Ocean, as it brings much-needed moisture to valleys of agricultural fields and lush forests. 'Air on the Redwoods' is a bittersweet ballad to the giant redwood trees, nearly logged into extinction in the 20th century. These ancient trees are hundreds, even thousands, of years older than Bach’s 'Air on the G String’ (1731), which occasionally whispers through the branches of this movement.

"In movements two and four, I create foreboding music warning us of the growing fragility of an endangered ecosystem. 'Shadow of the Birds' is a chilling musical homage to Hitchcock’s film The Birds, where nature has gone amok as thousands of birds descend on Bodega Bay and relentlessly attack the residents. 'Call of the Wild' borrows a phrase from American author Jack London (1876-1916), who lived and farmed in Sonoma Valley. He was an early advocate for sustainable living to preserve the natural world. Perhaps, if we listen to the ‘call,’ there is still hope.” - Michael Daugherty

For this concert, we gratefully acknowledge the generous contributions from the following:
Classical Concert Series underwritten by Anderman Family Foundation
Composer Michael Daugherty underwritten by Nancy and Robert Novak
Elina Vähälä underwritten by Linda and David Hanes
Discovery Open Rehearsal Series sponsored by The Stare Foundation and David Stare of Dry Creek Vineyard
Pre-concert Talks sponsored by Jamei Haswell and Richard Grundy
Season media sponsor: The Press Democrat