Samuel Zyman

In a dynamic trombone event; slowly building tension and blaring cascades in arpeggiated passages appear throughout Zyman's exploration of the particular sonics of the trombone ensemble. Recurring the...

The slow opening passages belie what's to come. Restless soon launches into a frenetic and rhythmic exploration of its thematic material, while showcasing the pianist's strength and skill in an impres...

Cancion de Cuna is Spanish for 'Lullaby.' This poignant 7-minute work was commissioned by flutist Cindy Anne Broz in remembrance of her mother; Zyman responded with a lullaby of gentle beauty and a st...

Zyman's first major work for flute, CONCERTO NO. 1 is scored for a chamber orchestra of 5 winds, timpani, and strings. With this publication, the concerto is now available in print with a performance-...

A dramatic introduction with an almost-Baroque feel leads to a highly energetic dance, propelled by folk rhythms of Zyman's native Mexico. Co-commissioned by 46 flutists through the Flute New Music Co...

For Viola and Piano

For Cello and Piano

For Flute and Piano

Samuel Zyman's Sonata No. 2 is a sequel to his celebrated first sonata in name only. Commissioned by Marisa Canales for premiere at the 2016 NFA Convention, Sonata No. 2 is a 19-minute powerhouse in t...

From the composer's notes: '(Written on) commission from the city of Beauvais; France; and premiered by cello soloist Jesús Castro-Balbi and the Beauvais cello ensemble (Jacques Bernaert; director) th...

From the composer's notes: '(Written on) commission from the city of Beauvais; France; and premiered by cello soloist Jesús Castro-Balbi and the Beauvais cello ensemble (Jacques Bernaert; director) th...