Uploaded March 2016 | Updated September 2026, 54 minutes ago
Performed by Dr. Kimberly Clark, Flute.
The Leaf King, also known as the Green Man, was believed to be the life force of the plant kingdom in preChristian Europe. He was believed to have died each winter and reborn each spring. Even today there are towns in Europe where his effigy is carried in May Day processions. This piece is inspired by the wonder and power of nature the Leaf King represents.
About the composer:
Adam Torkelson is an international award-winning composer of concert music. His education includes graduating from Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA where his teachers included John Bavicchi, Thomas Allen LeVines, and Gregory Fritze. He played Tuba in the Concert Band, Berklee Studio Orchestra, Brass Choir, as well as many recording sessions. From 1998 through 2006, Mr. Torkelson lived in Los Angeles, CA where he wrote several original film scores. Since 2006, he has played piano for a professional jazz quartet at over 50 events per year. In addition to classical composition, Adam has composed and recorded two albums of original jazz compositions. In addition to a degree in music, he has a degree in Accounting and works for a midsized firm in Houston. He is an active member of the American Composers Forum.
His recent classical works have been performed by Eva Ingolf, dissonArt Ensemble, Robert Voisey's Hard Eight, Javier Perez Garrido, Cypress (TX) Symphonic Band, Boathouse Cello Choir and others.
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Performed by Dr. Kimberly Clark, Flute.
The Leaf King, also known as the Green Man, was believed to be the life force of the plant kingdom in preChristian Europe. He was believed to have died each winter and reborn each spring. Even today there are towns in Europe where his effigy is carried in May Day processions. This piece is inspired by the wonder and power of nature the Leaf King represents.
About the composer:
Adam Torkelson is an international award-winning composer of concert music. His education includes graduating from Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA where his teachers included John Bavicchi, Thomas Allen LeVines, and Gregory Fritze. He played Tuba in the Concert Band, Berklee Studio Orchestra, Brass Choir, as well as many recording sessions. From 1998 through 2006, Mr. Torkelson lived in Los Angeles, CA where he wrote several original film scores. Since 2006, he has played piano for a professional jazz quartet at over 50 events per year. In addition to classical composition, Adam has composed and recorded two albums of original jazz compositions. In addition to a degree in music, he has a degree in Accounting and works for a midsized firm in Houston. He is an active member of the American Composers Forum.
His recent classical works have been performed by Eva Ingolf, dissonArt Ensemble, Robert Voisey's Hard Eight, Javier Perez Garrido, Cypress (TX) Symphonic Band, Boathouse Cello Choir and others.
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