For mezzo-soprano, cello and piano; also for mezzo-soprano, cello and orchestra (duration approximately 18 minutes). Three symphonic songs based on [More]
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]
Texts by Melvile (from Moby-Dick) and W.H. Auden (from his poem “Herman Melville”); for tenor solo, SATB choir and full [More]
Texts by Melvile (from Moby-Dick) and W.H. Auden (from his poem “Herman Melville”); for tenor solo, SATB choir and full orchestra (2-2-2-2 4-3-3 harp, 3 percussion, strings) First performance: April 24, 2013 at Murcheson Hall, University of North Texas with Richard Croft, tenor, and the UNT Symphony Orchestra and Grand Chorus; David Itkin, conductor. Commissioned [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 [More]
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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Concerto for solo flute and orchestra, inspired by Mary Oliver’s poem, “Sunrise.” Orchestration: 2 flutes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 2 [More]
Concerto for solo flute and orchestra, inspired by Mary Oliver’s poem, “Sunrise.” Orchestration: 2 flutes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 2 horns, 1 trumpet, 1 trombone, 1 percussion, harp, strings. This orchestration of the chamber piece by the same name was commissioned for flutist Carol Wincenc by Linda & Stuart Nelson. First Performance: Aug 13, 2010 [more]
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New text by Sister Helen Prejean, CSJ. Double SATB chorus with full orchestra (2-2-2-2, 2-3-3-0, 2 perc, 1 harp, strings). [More]
New text by Sister Helen Prejean, CSJ. Double SATB chorus with full orchestra (2-2-2-2, 2-3-3-0, 2 perc, 1 harp, strings). Commissioned by the Pacific Chorale to celebrate its first performance in the new Segerstrom Concert Hall in Costa Mesa, CA. First Performance: Oct 22, 2006. Pacific Chorale and Pacific Symphony let by conductor John Alexander. [more]
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New texts by Sister Helen Prejean. Commissioned by Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival. First performance: Vail, Colorado, July 16, 2002. [More]
New texts by Sister Helen Prejean. Commissioned by Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival. First performance: Vail, Colorado, July 16, 2002. Mezzo-Soprano Susan Graham, flutist Eugenia Zukerman, pianist Jake Heggie. Orchestration commissioned by St. Paul Chamber Orchestra and premiered May 19, 2005 by mezzo Joyce DiDonato and conductor Patrick Summers. One or more recordings have been [more]
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A 20-minute work for full orchestra featuring music from the opera Dead Man Walking. Commissioned by the Dallas Symphony; Andrew [More]
A 20-minute work for full orchestra featuring music from the opera Dead Man Walking. Commissioned by the Dallas Symphony; Andrew Litton, music director. Premiered June 28, 2002 at Meyerson Hall in Dallas, TX.
Commissioned by the Oakland East Bay Symphony. Emil Miland, cellist; Michael Morgan, conductor. Premiere: November 15, 2002 at the Paramount [More]
Commissioned by the Oakland East Bay Symphony. Emil Miland, cellist; Michael Morgan, conductor. Premiere: November 15, 2002 at the Paramount Theater in Oakland, CA. Recorded live. One or more recordings have been made. Sheet Music, Scores, Parts and Performance Materials are available from billholabmusic.com. Rental Sheet Music, Scores, Parts and Performance Materials are available from [more]
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Commissioned by Eos orchestra. Premiered May 17, 2001 at the Ethical Cultural Society, New York. The Eos Orchestra with pianist [More]
Commissioned by Eos orchestra. Premiered May 17, 2001 at the Ethical Cultural Society, New York. The Eos Orchestra with pianist Jeremy Denk; Jonathan Sheffer, conductor. Sheet Music, Scores, Parts and Performance Materials are available from billholabmusic.com. Rental Sheet Music, Scores, Parts and Performance Materials are available from billholabmusic.com.
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Poetry by Hart Crane. Full chorus (SATB) and orchestra. Commissioned by the Choral Arts Society of Philadelphia; Donald Nally, artistic [More]
Poetry by Hart Crane. Full chorus (SATB) and orchestra. Commissioned by the Choral Arts Society of Philadelphia; Donald Nally, artistic director. Premiered April 1, 2001 in Philadelphia.
