- The Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra commissioned this work in 1996 for the sesquicentennial of the state of Iowa.
- The composer dedicated this work to her husband and her mother.
“It began as an expression of my love of Iowa – its spirit, essence, many beauties, and richness of this land and people both past and present. The music is tonal, rhapsodic and free-flowing, reflecting sights, sounds, memories, and impressions dear to my heart. The sounds of birds are predominant throughout, as is the wind. I tried to capture the openness, the rolling hills, and magnificent spaces of the landscape in the melodies, harmonies, and rhythms. As the music flowed from my heart, I realized that this piece was not just about Iowa. It is a song of love to our beautiful planet, nature, and life.”
Linda Robbins Coleman, on For a Beautiful Land
“I invite the audience to summon up their own memories and feelings for nature, love, and life when they hear my music.”
Linda Robbins Coleman, on For a Beautiful Land1
Sources
- “For a Beautiful Land,” Linda Robbins Coleman, accessed July 2, 2021, https://www.lindarobbinscoleman.com/Linda_Robbins_Coleman/For_A_Beautiful_Land.html.
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