“And the light from which you came is now the [love] work we must do”, New Composition by Bill Kautz

Bill Kautz premieres a new work for quartet. This composition, which balances composed material with improvisation, tells the story of the life, death and ongoing influence of his infant son Sterling through a family systems lens.
In this work, Bill seeks to highlight the healing power of love and the ongoing journey of grief. It is his hope that others who have experienced the death of a child or loved one can not only relate to the challenging nature of living with grief, but can also feel that their story is heard and valued. It is through telling our stories that we honor our loved ones and lean more deeply into that love as we move forward with our lives.
Love and beauty are still possible after loss, perhaps more pronounced than ever before.
This work will be performed by Bill Kautz, trumpet; Jessica Catron, cello; Jeremy Drake, electric guitar and Aria Peters, violin.