Vild blomma

Vild blomma is a companion piece to my previous work for voice and harp, Klar bäck. Like the former, this one is named for a piece of nature in Denton, Texas. The title translates literally to ‘wildflower’, in honor of the native wildflower prairie at the Clear Creek Naural Heritage Reserve. The text is taken from the always beautiful writings of rural American poet E. F. Hayward.

This work is dedicated to my long-term collaborators and endlessly inspirational musicians, Zoe and Lenny, who do something absolutely incredible every time they make music together. Thank you both for your support, encouragement, and artistry. This work belongs to you as much as it does me.

Recorded on October 17th, 2023, performance in Paul Voertman Concert Hall at the University of North Texas.