From the Cave of Winds

From the Cave of Winds

Three Movements – Duration: 13 min

Description: I have spent an inordinate amount of time studying the Greek myths. In Homer’s Odyssey, the Aeolian Caves are where the four winds originate.

Instrumentation: 2vl, pno

From the Cave of Winds – Sirocco

From the Cave of Winds – The Brisk West Wind

From the Cave of Winds – Winter Wind

The Bright Blue Dot

The Bright Blue Dot

2008 – 1 Movement – Duration: 12 minutes

Description: This is something of an experimental piece of music for cello, oboe, and piano. The title comes from Carl Sagan’s description of Earth as seen from outer space.

Instrumentation: pno, ob, vc

The Bright Blue Dot

Three Interiors

Three Interiors

2006 – 3 movements – Duration: 12 min

Description: Adapted from a dance score I originally wrote for the modern ballet choreographer Natalie Moffett Smith. The work focused on three domestic scenes.

Instrumentation: piano, violin, cello

Three Interiors – Movement 1

Three Interiors – Movement 2

Three Interiors – Movement 3

Download audio: Movement 1 (MP3) | Movement 2 (MP3) | Movement 3 (MP3)

Serenade For Double Bass

2001 – 3 Movements – Duration: 15 minutes

Description: Very melodic piece for a very good double bassist. Robert Oppelt from the National Symphony Orchestra has recorded this and plays it beautifully. Greg Watkins also has performed this piece and would be quite a concert attraction – he is something of a rock star now.

Instrumentation: harp, strings, solo bass

Serenade For Double Bass – Allegro Grazioso

Serenade For Double Bass – Duetto Sentimentale

Serenade For Double Bass – Allegro Ritmico

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