Quartet No. 1 in D major, Op. 11 (with Andante Cantabile) for 2 Violins, Viola and Cello

A tour de force of exotic sounds and emotional design, this major work from Samuel Hazo will leave your audiences breathless. Based on the hauntingly beautiful Sunayama, this composition tells a story of the inner conflict of a Japanese girl who falls in love with an American. Sheis torn between a life with him in America and her longing for the cult ure of her childhood. From time to time she plays a music box given to her by her parents (Sunayama theme), bringing a flood of homeland memories. The composer weaves together a tapestry of sounds and moods asthe piece builds to a fulfilling climax of musical drama and power. Du r: 5:30 (Includes Full Performance CD)