A Color Palette – clarinet, violin and piano
A Color Palette (9/2/14) for violin, clarinet and piano – 13’00”. Colors suggest different moods. “Alizarin Crimson” is a bold, punchy color suggesting drive and excitement. “Prussian Blue” is cool and contemplative. “Burnt Sienna” is solid and…
Allegro Quartet – traditional clarinet quartet
Allegro Quartet (1/16/18) for clarinet, violin, viola and cello – 12’30”. This piece is about energy, and in a way, about the varied meanings of allegro. It is lively, even in its “slow” movement, and uses a…
Ionic Motion in Alkali Borate Glass – mixed ensemble
Ionic Motion in Alkali Borate Glass (2/10/18) for oboe, English horn, clarinet and marimba – 6’20”. The single largest use of boron compounds in the world is the production of certain types of boron-treated glass fiber for insulating and…
Obstination – mixed chamber ensemble
Obstination (1/15/16) for flute, French horn, violin, cello, and piano – 10’00”. I made up the term “obstination” to refer to a state of pointed and fully intentional obstinacy. I use this term knowing that obstinacy already…
The Energies of Adam – piano quartet
The Energies of Adam (1984) for piano quartet – 19’00”. I wrote these four movements to honor my thirteen-year-old son. “Flashy/Exuberant” reflects the cocky energy with which he faced each day. He was self-confident and sure of…