As a foundation for this orchestral composition, I chose a passage from the end of Sermão da Sexagésima (1655) in which Padre António Vieira uses the word “reverdecer”. I was struck, as this particular word can be used as a reference to the future – as in to grow and renew – but also to the past – as in recalling memories.

 

 

Please Note: The Premiere of Reverdecer has been postponed due to the pandemic. The Gulbenkian Foundation Orchestra premiere will take place in the Fall 2022 and the Orquestra Sinfônica do Estado de São Paulo premiere will take place in 2023. Jay Campell will be the soloist in both the European and South American premieres.