It’s Complicated: Songs of Love and Longing

For soprano and piano.

Love: it’s complicated. In this day and age when we are encouraged to live our own truth, is it always right to give expression to our inner desires? Is our love obsessive and self-interested or nurturing for the benefit of the other? Will we allow our hearts to be open after being hurt? How do we know when love is real? This song cycle explores these questions as well as various aspects of love, from forbidden love and grief, to forgiveness and love that is unconditional and steadfast.