Performed live by the ensemble Marcus and Company at WNYC's Americathon Festival at Juilliard's Paul Hall on 2/15/88.
Marcus and Company: Susan Stenger, flute; Marilyn Gibson, violin; Joshua Gordon, cello; Yui Kwong Chung, percussion; Tom Goldstein, percussion; Sheri Bauer, piano; and Bunita Marcus, conductor
PROGRAM NOTES
When I started this work I was interested in exploring the subject of love. Adam and Eve suggested itself as a title because, to me, they seemed the perfect ‘80’s couple – two adults thrown together, mutually attracted, but without a rule book or course to follow. Although I hope the title might help engage the listener’s imagination, the work is not programmatic. Outside of the opening – where I did intentionally wish to depict the Garden of Eden as a starting point – I followed no script, nor did I consult the Bible for accurate details. My focus was primarily on exploring, via music, the human experience of love with all the tangents, diversions and complications that might arise.
I posted a review of this album on my blog: https://www.poisonpie.com/publishing/reviews/text/musicreview_2020_0923.html at the Poison Pie Publishing House. Hebeloma Crustuliniforme
Absolutely love this recording. I listen to it at work. I listen to it in the car on the way home from work. I listen to it while falling asleep. Curtis’ cello is so amazing. Just got the vinyl in the mail from Discogs the other day! Can’t wait to play on my hi-fi system! Dave Sewall
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