Curious the relationship an old tree might have with an arborist in a park. Imagine the tree-expert sizing up the beast—diagnosing a disease, checking for insects or blights, pruning back undesirable branches, or establishing grounds for removal due to rot or obstruction. Think of the tree’s perspective. Slowly establishing roots and shooting branches upward, producing leaves and fruit every year while withstanding storms and winters, the tree notices a human come closer than usual—more interested than the occasional human-lings that hang on its branches. Not knowing this human’s intentions, the old plant observes, full of curiosity and helpless.
Instrumentation - Unaccompanied Solo Cello
Duration - 3’15”
The Arborist
©2019 Andy McFarlane
Premiere: Audrey Hudgens at The University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music, View from the Edge - November 5th, 7:30pm Patricia Corbett Theater
Recording Coming Soon!