{"product_id":"sohn-crossway-just-theory","title":"Sohn: Crossway","description":"\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposer\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"\/zh\/collections\/nicky-sohn\"\u003eNicky Sohn\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full Score\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong class=\"original-instrumentation-title\"\u003eInstrumentation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"original-instrumentation\"\u003eSoprano, Mezzo Soprano, Chamber Orchestra\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWork\u003c\/strong\u003e: Crossway (2024)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"binding\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spiral Bound\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWork Language\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"book-language\"\u003eEnglish\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISMN\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"book-barcode\"\u003e9790094009867\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"book-width\"\u003e11.0\u003c\/span\u003e x \u003cspan class=\"book-length\"\u003e16.9\u003c\/span\u003e inches\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"book-pages\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 52\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"one-half columns\"\u003e \u003ch4\u003eDescription\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"feature_divider\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCrossway\u003c\/em\u003e was created in collaboration with my dear brother Justin Son, commissioned by the Albany Symphony in honor of the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal. This historic waterway, connecting the Hudson River and Lake Erie, stands as a testament to the ingenuity and ambition of its creators. Its impact on American history cannot be overstated, as it revolutionized transportation across the Appalachians, catalyzing the settlement of the Great Lakes region and propelling the economic ascent of New York State. Dubbed \"The Nation's First Superhighway,\" it served as a conduit for the westward expansion of the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJustin and I delved into the history and significance of the canal, engaging in discussions that gradually transformed the project's focus. Our exploration led us to reflect on the fluidity of water itself—how it converges and diverges, never following a predictable path. This fluidity mirrored the flow of relationships in our lives. People enter and exit, emotions swell and recede, much like the currents coursing through the canal. While the canal birthed new connections and opportunities, it also marked the end of journeys and the bittersweet farewells that accompany them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by our conversations and personal experiences, Justin created a poignant poem that encapsulated the essence of our collaboration and the broader themes of transience and interconnectedness. \u003cem\u003eCrossway\u003c\/em\u003e emerged as a deeply personal and intimate work, reflecting not only our artistic vision but also our shared journey as individuals navigating the ever-changing currents of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrchestral instrumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e soprano voice, mezzo soprano voice; 1 1 1 1 s.sax t.sax – 1 1 1 0 – 0+1 – synth – 1 1 1 1 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Just a Theory Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45023646187599,"sku":"JAT-165-022-FS","price":75.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/1828\/files\/1cb8a6361f3a673d13e0fc5f4a8069b4.webp?v=1774457581","url":"https:\/\/www.ficksmusic.com\/zh\/products\/sohn-crossway-just-theory","provider":"Ficks Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}