Canadian Floral Emblems, by Beverley McKiver

Canadian Floral Emblems

by Beverley McKiver

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Ben Hendrick A lovely collection of original music! I love the diversity of styles and melodies. Favorite track: Blue Flag Iris.

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1.	Lady Slipper 02:08	buy track
2.	Trillium 01:39	buy track
3.	Prairie Crocus 01:19	buy track
4.	Purple Pitcher Plant 02:29	buy track
5.	Wild Rose 03:09	buy track
6.	Fireweed 02:25	buy track
7.	Mayflower 02:01	buy track
8.	Western Red Lily 02:45	buy track
9.	Mountain Avens 02:40	buy track
10.	Blue Flag Iris 01:35	buy track
11.	Purple Violet 02:27	buy track
12.	Pacific Dogwood 02:27	buy track
13.	Aupilaktunnguat (Purple Saxifrage) 04:49	buy track

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This suite of piano solos was inspired by the floral emblems of the ten provinces and three territories in Canada. Each piece was informed by Beverley’s love of plants and the outdoors, her personal history, and memories shared by close friends.

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released May 8, 2021

Composition: Beverley McKiver (SOCAN)
Piano: Beverley McKiver
Recorded on November 2, 2020 at Morning Anthem Studio, Cumberland, Ontario
Recording Engineer: Normand Glaude
Artwork: Fallon Simard

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Beverley McKiver Ottawa, Ontario

Beverley McKiver is an Ottawa-based pianist, teacher and composer.

Beverley's compositions explore themes of connection to the land, identity, and recovery of Indigenous knowledge.

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