It was given its world premiere by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Marin Alsop at the Music Center at Strathmore on October 23, 2021.
[1][2] Clyne dedicated the Color Field to the businesswoman and philanthropist Melanie Sabelhaus, who was a central inspiration for its composition.
In the score program note, the composer wrote, "I began the creative process upon first meeting Sabelhaus in New York City, when I learned about her family, her Serbian roots, her work and the music she loves."
The score program note concludes, "In 'Red,' the fires blaze with bold percussive patterns and lilting lines.
[1] The music critic Andrew Clements of The Guardian gave the piece a positive review, remarking, "It makes a satisfying triptych, with the central Red movement's incessant, pounding percussion and vaguely martial brass framed by the rocking string harmonics of the opening Yellow and the consolatory quiet of the Orange finale.