Tina Davidson
Davidson was commissioned by Grammy Award-winning violinist Hilary Hahn as part of her Encores project. The work, Blue Curve of the Earth, was released in 2013, and again in 2018 on Hahn’s new album, Retrospective.
The recipient of numerous prestigious grants and fellowships, Davidson was the first classical composer to receive a $50,000 Pew Fellowship. Her work, Transparent Victims, was selected by American Public Radio as part of the International Rostrum of Composers, held at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris.
She has been commissioned and performed by ensembles such as National Symphony, St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, The Philadlephia Orchestra, OperaDelaware, VocalEssence, Kronos and Cassatt Quartets.
Tina Davidson creates music that stands out for its emotional depth and lyrical dignity. Lauded for her authentic voice, she has been praised for her “vivid ear for harmony and colors” (The New York Times) and for offering “real music, with structure, mood, novelty and harmonic sophistication–with haunting melodies that grow out of complex, repetitive rhythms.” (The Philadelphia Inquirer).
Featured Works
Beyond the Blue Horizon - 5 min, for orchestra
Celestial Turnings - 15 min, for string orchestra
Barefoot - 12 min, for string orchestra
”Paper” from Paper, Glass, String & Wood - 15 min, versions for triple string quartet and string orchestra
Blue Curve of the Earth - 5 min, for solo violin
Tremble - 10 min, for piano trio
Performances and Details
At the core of my artistic endeavor is a sense of abundance and possibility. There is always a new piece to compose, and an new opportunity to explore. And if I don’t hear or see one, I set out to sniff it out – using all the tools I have honed over the life time. There is always something more.
Interview on YourClassical “New Classical Tracks”