Music can uplift and inspire the soul. For Michigan composer, Alexander Miller it has been his motivating force throughout his life but especially during his recovery from brain surgery earlier this month. Alexander’s new piece “Remix in D”, commissioned by conductor and long time friend David Lockington, will make its World Premiere at our concert next week.
Alexander has been anticipating this concert for almost a year now. The piece, inspired by Pachelbel’s Canon in D, is an entirely new creation inspired by the familiar composition. However a few days ago he received some derailing news. The brain tumor he had previously been treated for has returned. Doctors are urging him to undergo surgery once more which could possibly prevent him from attending the world premiere of his work.
Alexander has not given up hope and had blogged extensively on his many joys and discoveries during his journey through recovery at www.husbandamused.com. “Don’t think for one moment that I have been dealt a bum hand in life, because I have not,” he wrote in his blog “I am blessed… that I am loved by the people I feel love for.”
Our thoughts and well wishes go out to Alexander and his family. For more information about Alexander Miller, his music and the upcoming concert be sure to catch the in-depth feature in today’s Modesto Bee.