Illustration by Emilie Goulet

The Return of Wolves is a musical work evoking the rebirth of an ecosystem following the return of wolves to their natural habitat. Inspired by the phenomenon of the trophic cascade—observed most notably in Yellowstone National Park—the piece tells the story of the profound and luminous transformation of a restored landscape. Beyond the environmental narrative, this work serves as a metaphor for our society: a powerful reminder that diversity is the foundation of our collective wealth. It carries a universal message—one that is unifying and resolutely hopeful.

Instrumentation:

• The Return of Wolves: A Musical Tale of Nature’s Balance: Narrator / 2222 / 2210 / hrp / timp+2 / str
• The Return of Wolves: Suite for Strings: string orchestra

Duration:

• The Return of Wolves: A Musical Tale of Nature’s Balance: 17 minutes
• The Return of Wolves: Suite for Strings: 10 minutes

Co-commissioned by ROCO and the Orchestre classique de Montréal.

Premieres:

• The Return of Wolves: A Musical Tale of Nature’s Balance: February 13, 2027, by ROCO and Mei-Ann Chen, at the Zilkha Hall, Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, in Houston, TX, United States.
• The Return of Wolves: Suite for strings: March 11, 2027, by Orchestre classique de Montréal and Andrei Feher, at the Salle Pierre-Mercure, Montreal, QC, Canada.

2027, Mar. 11 | Orchestre classique de Montréal, Andrei Feher | Salle Pierre-Mercure, Montreal, QC, Canada | Premiere of The Return of Wolves: Suite for Strings
2027, Feb. 13 | ROCO, Mei-Ann Chen | Zilkha Hall, Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, Houston, TX, United States | Premiere of The Return of Wolves: A Musical Tale of Nature’s Balance

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