True Love (2006) 24'

program note

Most of my music is about the energy of a group sound — how the interlocking of individuals creates a powerful human expression. Concertos in my mind have meant ”flashy”…

I began to think about what could make the experience of the concerto special — how an individual voice could ride the wave of a large ensemble. I thought of the accordion. The accordion is friendly. Who has ever been intimidated by an accordion? It is a unique beast. It has ”lived” in such great contexts…

The accordion’s life has been primarily with the people — on the streets, in the wedding hall, and so forth. But one thing is for sure: the accordion is about love…

— Julia Wolfe