I am a member of the Western Piedmont Symphony and I am pleased to be a part of the premiere presentation of the work. Our conductor, John Gordon Ross is committed to performing the works of living composers such as Meira Warshauer. 'Living, Breathing Earth' captures the essence of our world, reminding us that the vitality of nature is still very apparent, even if we don't stop our frenetic pace occasionally to experience it. If you are able, please join us. And if you do, please speak to the timpanist. Charles Smith