(Audio is a midi realization.)
Steps in the Night
There is a sense of suspense and uncertainty in taking steps in the night. It brings to mind the evocative aural qualities of someone moving through the dark – at times boldly, other times more carefully measured. – RW
“Steps in the Night” was the winning suggestion entry by J. Shea in a “title contest” sponsored by the Cello Museum.
Video features bassist Joel Braun’s beautifully sensitive performance of the version for unaccompanied double bass at the Butler School of Music, University of Texas/Austin.
Both Double Bass, and Cello versions are available for purchase.
Afternoon Reflections – solo low string
Video features cellist Laura Melnicoff’s beautiful premiere performance of this version for cello.
January 12th, 2025, Taylor Music Center at Union College, Schenectady, New York.
Available score options are for Cello and Double Bass.
Perusal score is the version for solo Cello.
Here also is a midi realization of the version for solo Double Bass (in C Tuning)
Mixed Times of Yearning
Originally composed in response to a call for viola miniatures and additionally reworked as a version for solo cello. – It is an interesting challenge to compose a work that is meant to fit within a very short timeframe, and have it stand as a complete piece of music that moves through a sense of emotional depth and development. The title refers not only to the mixed time signatures within the music, but also to a brief expression of mixed poignancies of yearnings encountered at different times in one’s life. – RW
Video features the premiere of the viola version performed by Karen Bentley Pollick so beautifully.
(Also this SoundCloud track is a midi realization of the cello version.)
Then Again
Points of thought restated. – RW
Audio features cellist, Mira Frisch from the “Dancing on Glass” CD release on Albany Records.
Video features cellist Susanne Friedrich performing at the Rivers School Conservatory Faculty Recital, April 8, 2016.
Resolves
Recorded by cellist Carmine Miranda.
Carmine breathes life into music with his soulful artistry and nuanced mastery. I am very grateful to include his beautiful recording on my album.
Program note: Finding a sense of acceptance and inner strength – a reaffirmation of emotional resolves in life. – RW
Video features the World Premiere of Resolves beautifully performed by cellist Roger Morelló Ros on October 30, 2020, Kulturkirche-Ost, Köln (Germany). (mask due to 2020 COVID measures)
