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Nian Hua (Chinese New Year's Paintings) was commissioned by the Beijing Guitar Duo (Meng Su & Yameng Wang). This commission was made possible by the Chamber Music America Classical Commissioning Progr...

Wernick's music often exhibits subtle wit underlying a serious exterior, sometimes with warming references to past musical heritage. The title SONATINA evokes works of Clementi and Kuhlau, typically c...

Three Fantasies is a fantastical escape from reality. The first fantasy ("Prelude") features a luscious and expressive melody accompanied by dark, romantic harmonies. The following fantasy ("Cosmic Lu...

Since the creation of Nocturne No. 1 in 1986, Liebermann has added ten more to the genre. Favorable comparisons abound to the nocturnes of Chopin, Field, and others, and Liebermann's own nocturnes are...

Composer and violist Michael Boyman is always searching for the perfect balance of form and expression. His music often tells a story; whether from literature; visual art or personal experience; and h...

Sparkling, rhythmic dialogue opens out into passages of broad, warm lyricism in Eric Ewazen's CANTICUM HONORIS AMICORUM. Dedicated to the American Brass Quintet 'past, present, and future,' the music...

For Brass Quintet (2 Trumpets, Horn, Trombone, Tuba)

Melia Watras; a foremost performing violist and professor of viola; has commissioned a good number of composers for new works for her instrument. In her commission of Ran; she requested that a startin...

Originally composed for solo cello, this work has been adapted by the composer in response to requests from violists. The melodic theme comes from the final chorus of Hailstork’s Earthrise, a profound...

Lyrical and agile by turns, these two contrasting pieces for solo Viola da Gamba are a valuable contribution to the growing and active community of Gamba players who perform contemporary repertoire.