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April 26, 2010January 12, 2021

Into nowhere (2010)

Flute, clarinet, piano, violin, and cello. 19 mins.

Second movement – mp3
Third movement – mp3

“I had nothing but to walk into nowhere
and the wide sunset space with the star.”
– Georgia O’Keeffe

The first movement of Into nowhere became the score to my video The Faraway Nearby: Georgia O’Keeffe and the New Mexico Landscape. Continue reading “Into nowhere (2010)”

October 3, 2009January 12, 2021

Duet (2009)

Flute and bassoon. 7 1/2 mins.

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This set of three duets for flute and bassoon revolves around counterpoint, syncopated rhythms, and economy of material. I sought to weave a texture between these two opposing yet complementary voices that is conversational, playful, dynamic, and virtuosic.
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April 17, 2009January 12, 2021

From the Faraway Nearby (2009)

Orchestra (piccolo, flute, oboe, English horn, clarinet in Bb, bass clarinet, bassoon, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, trombone, tuba, timpani, percussion, harp, strings). 6 mins.

An orchestral tone poem inspired by the New Mexico paintings of Georgia O’Keeffe. Continue reading “From the Faraway Nearby (2009)”

March 31, 2009January 12, 2021

Revealed in Stone (2009)

Tenor and piano. 11 mins.

Arrangement for tenor and flute (alto flute), oboe (English horn), clarinet (bass clarinet), horn, bassoon, percussion, 2 violins, viola, cello, bass. 11 mins.

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A song cycle setting of poems by Michelangelo, adapted by the composer from English translations. Continue reading “Revealed in Stone (2009)”

March 10, 2009January 12, 2021

Nine Muses (2009)

Miniatures for solo flute, violin, and harp. 13 ½ minutes.

Three sets of miniatures for solo instruments inspired by the Greek Muses.

Each of the movements may be programmed individually, or as a full set. Continue reading “Nine Muses (2009)”

February 24, 2009January 12, 2021

The Course of Empire (2008)

String quartet. 15 mins.

A string quartet inspired by Thomas Cole‘s 19th century cycle of paintings by the same name. Continue reading “The Course of Empire (2008)”