Daybreak in Alabama: A Langston Hughes Song Cycle
"Daybreak in Alabama," a song cycle for voice & piano, sets four poems by Langston Hughes. Amy Bartram premiered the set and recorded it in 2009. Recently, Met opera soloist Molly Fillmore sang the cycle (and the premiere of a fifth song, "Quiet Girl") at the University of North Texas. MORE INFO
Live from Merkin Hall, Lincoln Center
The Queen's Chamber Band commissioned several works for their 2007 showcase at Merkin Hall, Lincoln Center. "The River Is Moving" is performed by Robert Zubrycki (violin) and Peter Seidenberg (cello). Harpsichordist Elaine Comparone joins them for "A Touch of Bluegrass" to convey dueling banjos.
Music in Early Styles
My songs in early styles set poems in French, Italian, English and German on the themes of nature, death and love. Performances/commissions include Parthenia, the New York Consort of Viols, and vocalists Amy Bartram, Jolle Greenleaf, Amaranta Viera, Sandra Wright and Molly Fillmore. Click for more
William Blake and Li-Young Lee song settings
"The Lamb"
A setting of William Blake's poem from Songs of Innocence and of Experience, recorded live at St. Mark's Church-in-the-Bowery, NYC, 2009. Amy Bartram (soprano), Scott Wagner (viola), John Stone (piano)
"The Tyger"
A setting of Blake's "The Tyger." Amy Bartram (soprano), Scott Wagner (viola), John Stone (piano)
"From Blossoms"
In "From Blossoms" (1993). I set Li-Young Lee's poem to music. In this 2009 performance at St. Mark's Church-in-the-Bowery, NYC, I accompany soprano Amy Bartram from the piano.
Concert Music
Concert Music
Concert Music
Music for Dance & Film
Concert Music
Concert Music
Music for Children
Concert Music
Music for Children
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