This was originally a trio (for horn, violin, guitar) I wrote very early in my career. It was written to encourage a young horn player named Suzanne. I came across it (~20 yrs later) and decided to give it an update, adding a flute part and some additional arranging while trying to maintain the original intent. It evolved to this piece.
"The guitar works unbelievably well in this arrangement. I was not convinced when I read your notes, but when I actually listened... the guitar solo framed by the rest of the piece sounds incredible!"
--Feenix
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A_Past_and_Future_Wish.mp3 |
| A_Past_and_Future_Wish_qtet_Score.pdf |
A short renaissance-style piece for soprano, alto, tenor and bass recorders and tambourine. (Arrangements also for brass quartet, and for 2 fl, vla, cello.)
"Lovely piece of music." -- Jeff M.
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Adieu_O_Lovely_Spring_[rec].mp3 |
| Adieu [recorders] Score.pdf |
Energetic piece for piano quartet.* Edgy, driving, a little whimsical... autobahn intersection.
duration 3:01 (230 bpm) key of Am
*Also arranged for quintet ensemble of piano, violin, cello, clarinet, flute (moved to Bm)
One of your very best works! -- C. Lewis
Premiered by the San Francisco Chamber Players, 2013
It is languid, with a contemplative, impressionistic feeling.
Part of a collection of four single-movement pieces for piano quartet called "Street Scenes." duration 3:40, key of A
Lovely chords, and the melody warms with repeated listens. --John
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Sidewalk_Cafe_v108.mp3 |
| Sidewalk_Cafe_v108_FULL.pdf |
| Sidewalk_Cafe_v108_PNO.pdf |
| Sidewalk_Cafe_v108_VC.pdf |
| Sidewalk_Cafe_v108_VLA.pdf |
| Sidewalk_Cafe_v108_VLN.pdf |
It is calm... moves at a strolling pace. Part of a collection of four single-movement pieces for piano quartet called Street Scenes.
duration 2:53, key of D
Hear a performance by the San Francisco Chamber Players, 2013
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At_the_Fountain_v107.mp3 |
| At_the_Fountain_v107_FULL.pdf |
| At_the_Fountain_v107_PNO.pdf |
| At_the_Fountain_v107_VC.pdf |
| At_the_Fountain_v107_VLA.pdf |
| At_the_Fountain_v107_VLN.pdf |
A single-movement piece for piano quartet. Image of the activity and improv typical of portals to the subway on city streets. Part of a series of "street scenes."
duration 2:50 (120 bpm)
"A very cool 'mise en scne'... Great ending!" -- John M.
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at_the_subway_stairs_v110.mp3 |
| at_the_subway_stairs_v110_FULL.pdf |
A one minute whirlwind using a mini ensemble of string quartet, winds and timpani. Incorporates a fragment of one of my favorite Bach themes and another Bach-like bit.
"Great piece -- snappy and sharp." --J.R.
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Drums_in_Bach's_Closet.mp3 |
| Drums_in_Bach's_Closet_Score2.pdf |
How about a quartet of flute, clarinet, bassoon and tuba! An update from one of my earliest pieces. Still makes me smile.
key: G dur: 68 seconds
Whimsy image by Suzanne Wargo
"Utterly adorable!" -Jeanette
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Gee_Whiz_wind_quartet_v202.mp3 |
Inner solstice was written for the winter time. Score is marked "dark, introspective." Its uncommon scoring uses two cellos, double bass and bass clarinet. (Image is of a lunar eclipse on winter solstice in the sky over Turkey 2010.)
key: Gm
"Enchanting and beautiful..." --Eagle
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Inner_Solstice_v202.mp3 |
| Inner_Solstice_v202.pdf |
A single movement quartet for oboe and strings.
key of D, modulates to E. tempo=100, 3 minutes
The travellers have been away and they are on the last leg of their journey home, thinking fondly of the adventures of the trip and happy that the village is just over the next rise.
"Lighthearted."
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The_Way_Home_Oboe_Q_v106.mp3 |
| The Way Home v105_FULL.pdf |
