Syzygy by Viet Cuong | The 2021 Celebrate CA String Orchestra

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The Celebrate CA String Orchestra performs Syzygy (2019, rev. 2020), by critically-acclaimed composer Viet Cuong (b. 1990). Originally commissioned by Sam Fritz and Ashley Carney (of the Center Grove Middle School Bands and Zionsville Middle School Orchestras, respectively), the piece was subsequently revised in 2020 for use in this virtual project. Compositionally, the piece features a canonical structure and now includes solo opportunities, which have been implemented in a flexible nature, offering ensembles the opportunity to highlight stand out musicians.
Additional information on Viet Cuong and his work is available at www.vietcuongmusic.com.
Celebrate CA is a collaborative initiative, the product of a partnership between the California Orchestra Directors Association and the Kaleidoscope Chamber Orchestra. The project was designed to connect students, living composers, and accomplished musicians.
Learn more about these two organizations www.codaorchestras.org and www.kco.la.
As noted in the score dedication, Syzygy (2019, rev. 2020) and all other Celebrate CA compositions have been offered to “honor the young musicians of our state.”