The Light Staccato of Souls was commissioned by Tom Putnam in memory of his father, David F. Putnam, a visionary and global citizen committed to his communities. Encompassing three winning entries from Tricinium's poetry contest on the theme of community, these songs emerged as love songs demonstrating the passion of people for the personal, local and everyday: our families, friends, partners, associates and neighbors.

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The Light Staccato of Souls
Three songs about people, together
For soprano, violin and piano

1. Quorum
Words by Atar Hadari
2. Who Was Playing the Piano at My Party Last Night?
Words by Jeanne Mahon
3. Choosing a Seat
Words by Marian K. Shapiro
Music by Lawrence Siegel
Peggo Hodes, Soprano; Sarah Atwood, Violin
Dedicated to Leigh Marthe
Monadnock Tales
4. I Introduction, Allegro and Vignette 1
5. II Farming, Fire and Wolves
6. III The Past (Through a Glass Lightly)
7. IV Ice Glass Music
8. V Monadnock Rap
9. VI Music Rising
10. VII Summation

Words by Edie Clark
Music by Lawrence Siegel
Tom Putnam, Narrator
Dedicated to Rosamond and David Putnam
Produced by Thomas P. Putnam and Lawrence Siegel