MONADNOCK TALES
and the world premiere of The Light Staccato of Souls
Monadnock Tales features an extraordinary, book length poem by Edie Clark.
The combined work for chamber ensemble and narrator is a symphonic poem unique in the intricacy
of its dialogue between words and music. This chamber version, narrated by Tom Putnam, is
performed by a wonderful group of instrumentalists who have made it their own.
Music by Lawrence Siegel
Words by Edie Clark
Tom Putnam, Narrator
The Light Staccato of Souls was commissioned by Tom Putnam in memory of his
father, David F. Putnam, a visionary and global citizen committed to his communities.
Encompassing three winning entries from Tricinium's poetry contest on the theme of
community, these songs emerged as love songs demonstrating the passion of people for the
personal, local and everyday: our families, friends, partners, associates and neighbors.
Music by Lawrence Siegel
Words by Atar Hadari, Jeanne Mahon,
and Marian K. Shapiro
Peggo Hodes, Soprano; Sarah Atwood, Violin
