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for Violin and Organ | 5' | “Picardy” is a French province where this beautiful 17th century melody originates. It is popularly associated with the hymn “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence” which originates from first century Jerusalem. This setting, in keeping with its roots, is gentle and reflective. The violin is the perfect instrument to express its sensitivity and beauty. The organ accompaniment borrows from […] More info & view score » | ||||
6'30" | Variations for Solo Violin was written in 1988 for violinist/violist Christian Colberg, who premiered the work on recitals in Baltimore, Maryland and San Juan, Puerto Rico. The variations are composed not as a set of classical thematic variations, but rather studies in different moods linked to the harmonic underpinning of the opening theme, and infused […] More info & view score » | |||||
two violins, cello, piano | 4'40" | Dos Cabeceos explores the dynamic atmosphere of Argentine tango milongas, including the cortinas — brief periods between the three-song sets when available partners might invite and accept dance invitations by exchanging small, potent nods (cabeceos) of the head. Three slow, expressive passages of complex harmonic colors alternate with two active, intense musical episodes evocative of […] More info & view score » | ||||
Violin and Organ | 17' | These pieces for violin and organ are based on folk melodies that are commonly used in contemporary hymnbooks. As such, they are individually useful for worship services. As a group they work quite well for recitals or study purposes. Protestant congregations will most likely be familiar with some of the melodies — some perhaps even […] More info & view score » | ||||
appetizers for unaccompanied violin | 10' | These “tasty snacks” grew out of a period of daily sketching. Any one of them or a grouping of several might be played as encores. These eight were chosen and arranged in this order from a group of 12 or 13 originally. They are dedicated to violinist Diane Monroe, who had given the premier of […] More info & view score » | ||||
for violin, viola and cello | 10'30" | Five short movements reflecting a few of the paths taken, for good or for ill, in music in the 20th century. Or not. More info & view score » | ||||
for flute, violin, clarinet and piano | 10' | The satiric piece Grottesca (Grotesque) aims to explore a particular area of humor. It is not programme music, although it depicts with irony the various accidents that can happen during a music performance. A close analysis of the piece should reveal this. For the first performance a sort of pantomime was realized to emphasize better […] More info & view score » | ||||
for piano trio | 6'15" | Z Dance is a multi-textured movement for piano trio set in a lively, post-modern contrapuntal style. Rhythmic impulse is the focus of this piece, in which the violin, cello and piano each take turns in the foreground, middle ground and background. Composed in 2010 as ballet music, Z Dance is the companion piece to ABC […] More info & view score » | ||||
for Violin and Chamber Orchestra | 4'15" | Fantasy in G for Violin and Chamber Orchestra, commissioned by Hofstra University for the African American Music program and dedicated to the wonderful violinist Asley Horne, is a short violin concerto composition for orchestra which can be performed by professional to community orchestras. The piece transforms itself into the energetic African American Spiritual “Gospel Train” and […] More info & view score » | ||||
for violin and piano | 13' 00" | A day in the life of a talented young musician in six movements. Dawn Song Tree Canon Walking Tune Quiet Time Melody Tea Waltz Tango at 5:00 More info & view score » |