Kyle and Callen's new work is an overture for violin and symphony orchestra titled, "Argosy Overture". The definition of an argosie is a large merchant vessel that carries rich freight, which was the inspiration for the piece.

The literature reference for the overture was Locksley Hall by Lord Tennyson (1809-1892):

"Saw the heavens fill with commerce, argosies of magic sails, pilots of the purple twilight dropping down with costly bales..."

First published in 1842, it was begun as early as 1830. "Locksley Hall is an imaginary place (tho' the coast is Lincolnshire)...The whole poem represents young life, its good side, its deficiencies, and its yearnings" (Tennyson).

Kyle and Callen are very excited about their new commission, and give credit to Dennis Dunham for making it all happen.

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