Recording of the world premiere performance in Valdeblore Nice, France. 

PROGRAM NOTES
"“Sfidare” is Italian for “Defy” and Romanian for “Defiance”. It’s interesting how art, whether deliberately or not, can echo undercurrents in the artist’s life during the time of its creation. At its premiere, the work bore only the name “String Quartet No.1.” It was only after I wrote this piece that I realised it was a statement of empathy and hope for individuals whom I knew to be enduring hardship, yet continued nonetheless. This work is titled as a tribute to any who must defy to declare their place."

String Quartet #1: "Sfidare" (Defy) [Live] (2018)

Michael Grebla

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