Commissioned and premiered by the Palisades Virtuosi.
Jilted Tango – wind and piano
A duet for wind and piano.
Program note: The give and take, push and pull in a dance of love. – RW
Audio is a midi realization of the version for Clarinet & Piano.
Both Clarinet & Piano, and Alto Flute & Piano versions are available for purchase.
Message Exchange
A duet for solo wind and marimba in two continuous movements.
I. That’s What I Heard
II. Are You Sure?
Purchase options include versions for Bass Cl, Marimba; Bassoon, Marimba; Alto Fl, Marimba
The US premiere video features Transient Canvas at 2021 SCI Online Convention, Concert No. 6, Amy Advocat, bass clarinet and Matt Sharrock, marimba)
The bassoon and marimba version premiere was performed by Ensemble 337 (Jacqueline and Christopher Wilson) at the FOCAM: Festival of Contemporary Artists in Music, WSU Pullman, WA.
Just Beyond Reach
Program Note: Composed near the end of my mother’s long descent into dementia, in bearing witness to the widening gap extending beyond reach, I sought an emotional release through music – in wordless reflection and acceptance. – RW
Afternoon Reflections – for wind or brass
Audio is a home studio recording by Guido Arbonelli, bass clarinet.
Purchase options include versions for Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, or Alto Flute.
