Clarice Assad - Metamorfose

"A work for piano and viola commissioned by Matthew Lipman in memory of his mother.  This work explores the beautiful and unexpectedly gruesome metamorphosis of a butterfly.  When compared to the grieving process, in all its stages, it made so much sense to me.  The story of emotional, physical loss and pain; the transition from something so excruciatingly difficult into the freedom that perhaps only acceptance can provide much of the suffering that takes place in the world in all its forms."