| Look at all the Pretty Lights Sue Rothstein |
World Première given by Caroline Soresby 11th March 2018 at East Finchley Methodist Church, London Open the "About this Work" panel below for further information about the story behind this composition. All proceeds to go to The ALS Association in the USA Buy this music now £5.00 +p&p |
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Advanced piece for piano.Look at all the Pretty Lights
For Laurie
Composed by Sue Rothstein
The story behind this piece
At Christmas time several years ago, my husband heard that his cousin Laurie, who had been bravely battling ALS for some time, probably did not have long.
She was only in her fifties. Her twin sister Linda was going to take her for a car ride to look at all the pretty lights. I was at the piano when my husband told me this. Mainly the music just happened after that, driven alongside an idea of conversations the sisters might have had on this outing:
One saying how lovely the Christmas lights were; the other although frail, trying to be positive. One encouraging and reminiscing about wonderful past memories; the other remembering with happiness, sometimes with sadness and frustration. Both doing their best to be strong for each other, whilst knowing the reality of the situation. Lastly the inevitable, but hopefully positive release, of letting go.
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About ALS
ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that
affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. It is the most serious form of
motor neuron disease. For many years it was known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, after it
ended the career of the well loved baseball player Lou Gehrig. The mission of the ALS
Association in the USA is to discover treatments and a cure for ALS, and to serve,
advocate for, and empower people affected by ALS to live their lives to the fullest.
All proceeds to go to The ALS Association in the USA
Look at all the Pretty Lights
For Laurie
Composed by Sue Rothstein
You can listen to a recording of the original version at: www.suerothstein.co.uk although bars 98 to 105 were cut.
| Title: | I Did Not Die |
| Contents: | Single work for piano |
| Composed / Arranged by: | Sue Rothstein |
| Instrumentation: | Piano |
| Level: | Advanced |
| Format: | A4 stapled score |
| Weight: | 66gm |
| ISBN: | 979057046379-4 |
| Our Ref: | SM0683 |
| Publisher: | Music Magination / Creighton's Collection |
| Edition/Year: | June 2021 |
| Origin: | UK |