Ground

This piece is linked to instrumental material in States of Innocence (2024), my opera inspired by John Milton's epic poem, Paradise Lost (1674).

Further information: https://edhughescomposer.com/states

Ground is a 17th century form featuring a repeating bass line over which instrumental lines are woven. Two of the instrumentalists have elaborate lines in canon (imitation).

The piece is also available in arrangements for large ensemble, and for solo cello and piano (with optional second cello solo).