Premiered in Antwerp, Belgium by the Collegium Musicum Carinthia conducted by Alexei Kornienko at the Festival of Flanders.

March Swale is a musical collage of sections beginning with wind and including party music to describe the month. A swale is a meadow or a marsh where a diversity of wild plants grow due to good soil and water.  The composer uses the word swale to mean a kind of musical collage of newly composed swatches. The piece opens with music reminiscent of Kentucky fiddle music. 

Each of the Three Swales may be performed individually, but if they're performed together, the preferred order is Kentucky Swale, Blue Bell Swale and March Swale. 

Beth Anderson’s music has been described as having “a refreshing simplicity without naiveté” and as “deeply felt, direct, and yes, beautiful” and “charming and deeply felt to the point of romanticism.” MSR Classics has issued The Praying Mantis and the Bluebird – Flute Music of Beth Anderson (MS1434) - World Premiere recordings of 11 works and New World Records released Swales and Angels - World Premiere recordings of 7 works.

Read Just Dropping In, a fascinating interview with the composer on NewMusicBox at nmbx.newmusicusa.org/beth-anderson-…t-dropping-in/ and hear a Listening to Ladies podcast with her at listeningtoladies.com/episode10/.

For more information about Ms. Anderson, including a bio, other videos, list of works, discography and much more, please visit www.beand.com.

If you'd like to have a score of March Swale for consideration, contact Beth Anderson at beth@beand.com.

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Beth Anderson's March Swale from Three Swales for String Orchestra

Studio 53. 

Keyboards: Carmelo Rendo. 
Guitars: Paolo Battaglia. 
Drums: Enzo Di Raimondo.

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