Projections
Composed by Terrence J. Martin, Text by Robert Feng
For Bass Voice and Piano
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Projections (written 2017, premiered 2018) is a song cycle with music by Terrence J. Martin and text by Robert Ellsworth Feng, which explores the pitfalls of obsession and idolization.
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From Martin's own words, "The text tells the story of a character on the first steps of their journey from passionate to compassionate love. They struggle with having a false projection of another, a common side effect of extreme passionate love, which threatens to tear them apart. However, after reflection, they destroy the projection they created to make room for a truer image of the person they love."
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This song cycle is in 5 movements, which become increasingly out of touch with reality, culminating in a cryptic and esoteric prayer.
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I. Suffering
II. Fantasy 1
III. Stranger
IV. Fantasy 2
V. Mantra

Painting by Emily Kofsky
Premiere: March 3, 2018 at Peabody Conservatory
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Length: 11 Minutes
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Premiere Ensemble:
Robert Ellsworth Feng, bass
Chelsea de Souza, collaborative pianist