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Meditation: The Slow Seconds (2018); set for two violins and piano. A three-minute work inspired by the poetry of Laura
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Meditation: The Slow Seconds (2018); set for two violins and piano. A three-minute work inspired by the poetry of Laura Morefield and the astonishing stained glass window at Noe Valley Ministry in San Francisco. Composed in celebration of Noe Valley Chamber Music’s 25th Anniversary Season and in honor of Karen Heather, founder and artistic director. [more]
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Inspired by the iconic photograph taken by astronaut William (“Bill”) Anders during the Apollo 8 mission on Christmas Eve 1968.
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Inspired by the iconic photograph taken by astronaut William (“Bill”) Anders during the Apollo 8 mission on Christmas Eve 1968. Commissioned in his honor by the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival and generously underwritten by the Valerie & William Anders Foundation. Composed for Anita Orne and the Miró Quartet. (Duration approx. 7 minutes) First performance: [more]
For mezzo-soprano, cello and piano; also for mezzo-soprano, cello and orchestra (duration approximately 18 minutes). Three symphonic songs based on
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For mezzo-soprano, cello and piano; also for mezzo-soprano, cello and orchestra (duration approximately 18 minutes). Three symphonic songs based on poetry by the late Laura Morefield (1961-2011), commissioned for mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton and cellist Anne Martindale Williams by Carnegie Hall and the Pittsburgh Symphony. First performance: Feb 17, 2015 by Jamie Barton, Anne Martindale Williams [more]
One Act Opera for Chamber Choir, Silent Actress and Instruments (flute, clarinet, alto sax, percussion, piano, violin, cello, bass). Commissioned
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One Act Opera for Chamber Choir, Silent Actress and Instruments (flute, clarinet, alto sax, percussion, piano, violin, cello, bass). Commissioned by Pacific Chorale, VocalEssence, Conspirare, Philadelphia Singers. First Performance: John Alexander Singers with actress Eve Himmelheber; John Alexander, conductor; James Taulli, director; May 18, 2014 at Segerstrom Hall, Costa Mesa, CA.
Libretto by Gene Scheer. For baritone, men’s chorus, actor, flute, clarinet, violin, cello, piano and percussion. Originally commissioned by Music
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Libretto by Gene Scheer. For baritone, men’s chorus, actor, flute, clarinet, violin, cello, piano and percussion. Originally commissioned by Music of Remembrance, this second incarnation was commissioned by the Seattle Men’s Chorus and The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus. First performance: April 2, 2011 at McCaw Hall, Seattle, with baritone Morgan Smith, actor David Pichette, Seattle [more]
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Song Cycle for Baritone and Piano, or Baritone and Chamber Ensemble Texts by Gene Scheer. For baritone and piano, or
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Song Cycle for Baritone and Piano, or Baritone and Chamber Ensemble Texts by Gene Scheer. For baritone and piano, or baritone with flute, clarinet, violin, cello, piano. Originally commissioned by Music of Remembrance as a stage work, the song cycle version was created in 2013. First Performance: May 18, 2013 at Benaroya Hall, Seattle, with [more]
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A Song Cycle for mezzo-soprano and string quartet (piano reduction available), with texts by Gene Scheer based on the life
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A Song Cycle for mezzo-soprano and string quartet (piano reduction available), with texts by Gene Scheer based on the life and work of the French sculptor. Commissioned by San Francisco Performances and generously underwritten by Linda & Stuart Nelson. First Performance: Feb 4, 2012 at Herbst Theater, San Francisco, with mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato and the [more]
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Lyrics by Mark Campbell; for SATB choir with piano, flute & oboe; commissioned by Renaissance City Choirs in Pittsburgh, PA
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Lyrics by Mark Campbell; for SATB choir with piano, flute & oboe; commissioned by Renaissance City Choirs in Pittsburgh, PA and premiered Dec 9, 2012 at Carnegie Music Hall; Jeffry Blake Johnson, conductor. 1. Santa 2. Christmas Sweaters 3. Fruitcake (or “Unjust Desserts”) 4. Presents 5. Loneliness (or “A Midnight Drear”) 6. Families Sheet [more]
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Commissioned by the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival; First Performance: Aug 11, 2012 at the Orcas Island Center in Eastsound,
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Commissioned by the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival; First Performance: Aug 11, 2012 at the Orcas Island Center in Eastsound, WA, by violinist/violist Aloysia Friedmann and pianist Jon Kimura Parker. 1. Crossing 2. On and Off 3. The Shoreline Lullabye 4. Whistling and Listening 5. In Tows and Threes (Motor Rhythm) Sheet Music, Scores, Parts [more]
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Dramatic 30-minute scene for soprano and chamber ensemble (clarinet, violin, cello, bass, piano) with libretto by Gene Scheer, based on
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Dramatic 30-minute scene for soprano and chamber ensemble (clarinet, violin, cello, bass, piano) with libretto by Gene Scheer, based on the life and work of Holocaust survivor Krystyna Zywulska. Commissioned by Music of Remembrance (Mina Miller, artistic director) and premiered May 14, 2012 at Nordstrom Recital Hall in Benaroya Hall, Seattle. Soprano Caitlin Lynch with [more]
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