Kip Winger
In the language of flowers, ambrosia symbolizes the reciprocation of love. Kip Winger translates this image into a melody of yearning intensity in his new Violin Concerto. Subtitled “In the Language of Flowers,” the concerto leaves no emotion unexplored. The music is in turn festive, capricious and unfailingly lyrical. Nashville Symphony Orchestra concertmaster Peter Otto brought out all of the work’s dance-like energy during its world-premiere performance at the Schermerhorn in May. Music director Giancarlo Guerrero provided heartfelt accompaniment, and the work was recorded for future release on the Naxos label. One anticipates another Grammy nod for this versatile “rock star” composer.
