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I composed this piece in late 2010-early 2011. I composed it for a string orchestra, a string quartet, and a woodwind quartet (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon), and solo piano. This was my first attempt at a serious large scale work and it obviously has flaws in it. I couldn't find the original finale files, but I have the audio and a not so cleaned up score, but I'll update it when I find it. I also presented the work to my orchestra conductor at my college, and it was premiered by the chamber orchestra I was part of. I was NOT satisfied with the performance (due to many reasons), but I will include a youtube link to the performance of it (the 1st movement was not played in the live performance). Any comments/reviews/bashings appreciated :) The link to the live performance (the audio/video are not exactly synced for some reason):

Yup, I recall listening to it a while back. I used to come back and listen again, so I'm glad you've reposted it. This was a very relevant work for the site, and the soloist part is quite challenging. I'm really impressed by the musical treatment of the "beginning of life" metaphor, which is very fitting as well. Once more, congrats for such an achievement.