MOROCCAN SPICES

2022 MOROCCAN SPICES
Violin & Cello
4’26”

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The enchanting aroma of the Moroccan Dish took me instantly to the Spice Market in Marrakesh … to composed the piece. Morocco was one of the stopping points on the ancient Spice Road between the Far East and Europe. Many of the spices that traveled through it became popular parts of the local food culture and have been used in Moroccan cooking for centuries. Along with those spices, there have been inuences from Andalusia and the Mediterranean region as well as some Berbere ingredients.” Moroccan food is fragrant, exquisitely spiced and rich in flavors and texture. In this String Duo the Arabic Scale and syncopated rhythms mingle magically with the favors of the dish.

Part of the New Music Chamber Series, the Allentown Symphony partnered with Union & Fitch Restaurant to present a chamber concert of music by area composers inspired by the food on their menu! This program features premiere performances of short works by Hailey Belvio, Pierre Bohemond, Karen Danial, Pete Deshler, Ashlyn Leary, Mike Lorenz, Tom Maher, Steve Reisteter, and ASO Composer in Residence, Chris Rogerson. 

Inna Eyzerovich, violin
Stefan Xhori, violin
Cameron Raecke, viola
Jameson Platte, cello

“Moroccan Spices” was composed for the Allentown Symphony Chamber Music Program Call for Scores – “Food & Flavors” . “Moroccan Spices” for Violin and Cello. It was selected to be premiered on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, with Inna Eyzerovich on Violin and Jameson Platte on Cello.

The event was a great success and well attended. Below are few pictures of the concert of April 5, 2022 at the Lehigh Valley Charter School for the Arts.