This work in four movements is inspired by the work of the photographer Richard Avedon, in particular the following images: • The Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Waldorf Astoria, suite 28A, New York, April 16, 1957• Ronald Fischer, beekeeper, Davis, California, May 9, 1981• Francis Bacon, artist, Paris, April 11, 1979• Allen Ginsberg and Peter Orlovsky, poets, New York City, 1963

The violin and cello parts can be downloaded without additional cost via www.boosey.com/AfterAvedon.