Written in 1983 for Marilyn Mead, who won the International Artist's Competition in New York that year. She was granted a full recital in Carnegie Hall (Stern Auditorium) where it premiered to fine reviews.
A beautiful homage to Edvard Grieg set in his richly harmonic style. Reflective and calming in character, this original solo will make a gorgeous addition to any performance recital.
Of his Chimera Waltzes (2016), John David Earnest writes, "My goal was to link together ideas from completely different sources, in the same way that the chimera of ancient mythology were hybrid creatures
Composed especially for Franklin Cohen, former Principal Clarinetist of the Cleveland Orchestra. It was commissioned in 2015 for the 25th anniversary of the Arts Renaissance Tremont Chamber Music Concert
A collection of four Christmas carols from the British Isles, arranged for flute and keyboard. The first, From Heaven High, is a Scottish carol, featuring quietly flowing motion and
These brief movements for solo flute are each based directly upon three lovely Christmas church melodies from the 14th, 13th, and 15th centuries, respectively. The original melodies are associated with
Arirang is considered the unofficial national anthem of South Korea. This setting for flute and piano features three distinct sections: a gentle and reflective beginning, a flowing and lyrical
An exceptional collection of three American Christmas songs for flute and organ (or piano). The first, Hail the Blest Morn, is a Kentucky folk song featuring modal harmonies and a gentle,
Written as a melodic vehicle for the alto saxophone, Amendment offers flowing lines ornamented with grace notes reminiscent of Impressionist days gone by. Mayernik's work is brief, but
This solo is the third in a series of works by the composer titled Sojourn for solo instruments. The single-movement work utilizes a Silesian folk song from Schlesische Volkslieder (used in the hymn Fairest
In one movement with two contrasting sections, the work opens with the Serenade, which is tranquil and melodic. It is followed by the energetically angular, raucously rhythmic Dance that features a catchy
A great choice for concerts and recitals. This delightful set of intermediate pieces for flute and piano features the following movement titles: A Folk Tune; A Waltz and A Tango.
This three-movement work is composed in a readily accessible tonal style. Colorful harmonies and concise structural elements highlight each movement. Melodic lyricism is a constant characteristic
For contrabass flute & piano. First printing. Originally composed in 1984 as the title Of All the Souls That Stand Create, for baritone and piano. This same melody was used here and
This charming little set of easy pieces for flute and piano features three self-explanatory titles. The writing is very idiomatic for both players. Includes score and flute part. Titles include: The
This delightful set of intermediate pieces for flute and piano features three titles. Each one evokes the mood of the places being described by use of tone painting. Includes score and flute part. Titles
" This piece deals with a friendly tug-of-war between diatonic and chromatic music. The theme one hears in both the Prelude and the Fughetta is based on letters from the name of the