Biography of the Composer
Paul Reale: Catalog of Works, (version: Spring 2020)
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Works for solo piano:
Thirteenth Floor Concert Etude Number 3 (May 20, 2020), 4'10".
Paganini Fantasy (November 12, 2019), 4'10", for Robert Blocker.
The Pooka's Revenge II: The Pooka Returns (September 9, 2019), 3', for Rpbert B;pcler.
Simple Variations (April 13, 2019), 4'
Stroke of Midnight (Piano Sonata No. 12) (November 29, 2018), 17'.
The Pooka"s Revenge, a piano novelty (November 17, 2018), 2'30".
Chocolate Soccer Ball, A piano novelty (July 30, 2018), 2'30".
Lancelot's Cave, a piano novelty (July 11, 2018), 2'30".
I am Muad'Dib, a concert encore, written as a gift to Min Kwon and the CME Young Artists (April 12, 2016), 3'15".
Bombogenesis, a piano novelty inspired by the chaotic, comic lunacy of the 1941 movie,"Hellzapoppin'. 3'.
Revenge of the Earworm, a comic encore for piano (January 12, 2015). 2'30".
Elephant Early Warning System, a novelty for piano (February 12, 2014), 1'30".
Durch Die Jahrzeiten, Six German Folk Songs for Piano (September 26, 2013), 7'.
Explosante-Fixe II, A Comic Encore for Piano (May 17, 2013), 1'30".
Minuets for Solo Piano, solo piano (September 18, 2012), 6'30".
Bist du bei mir Variation, solo piano (May 6, 2012), 2'.
Fandango, A Concert Encore for Solo Piano, (February 16, 2012), 2 1/2'.
Sonata for Fortepiano (Piano Sonata No. 11), (October 6, 2011), 13'
Sonata Piazzollana, (Piano Sonata No. 10), October 26, 2010, corrected April 2011, 15'.
Six Preludes for Piano, (October 8, 2010), 10'30".
Beethoven for the Brain Dead, or Learning Twenty of the Master's Works in Less than Four Minutes, (December 27, 2009): a comic encore pastiche of works of Beethoven.
The Carman's Whistle, (October 14, 2009). 14'. Conceived after William Byrd's famous keyboard piece and written for Jeffrey Jacob.
Dancing Lessons with Mr. Bean, (March 1, 2009). 4' 30".
Jump: Skip, (January 10, 2009). 1' 45". This is a work of only moderate difficulty.
Concert Etude No. 2, (October 14, 2008). 4' 05".
Concert Etude No. 1, (July 31, 2008). 4' 30".
Prueba Lo Que Dices, Miguel (Stand and Deliver), (December 27, 2006), 4'.
Furball Elise, (April 21, 2005), 5'30" comic concert encore spoof of the Beethoven potboiler.
Windstorm for Solo Piano. (February 1. 2005), 6' concert piece with material derived from Movement III of Octet-Windstorm.
Toccata for Solo Piano, (April 18, 2004), 7', concert piece which uses traditional ostinato.
Ex Inferno, (December 29, 2003), 5', single-movement work derived from Inferno materials.
Bagatelles-Quotations, (August 25, 2003), 7', six pieces for solo piano, based on short quotes from earlier Reale works. In December of 2012 a new, revised version of the piece was made.
After... for solo piano, (May 3, 2003); four character pieces after the styles of J. S. Bach, Wagner, Chopin, and Mussorgsky. 8'.
Piano Sonata No. 9, "Satanic Mass", (Sept 3, 2000), 18' in 3 movements.
Acrobatics for solo piano, (December 30,1998); eight short character pieces. 7'.
Piano Sonata No. 8, "Il Trionfo della Folia", (March 15, 1997; last section revised in April and premiered by Walter Ponce in Los Angeles). 13' in one movement. A new score was prepared in May of 2012.Ponce performed the revised version in January of 2013, and it since has been recodrded on MSR Classics (MS1693) in 2018.
Encore for solo piano, (February 18, 1996). 5'.
Piano Sonata No. 7, "Veni Creator Spiritus", (October
18, 1994). 28' Prelude, Toccata, Prelude II, Finale. In April of 2013 a new, revised and corrected score was prepared. Reale performed this version in Los Angeles
and it was recorded on MSR Classics (MS1693) in 2018. New Waltzes, (November 23, 1993), 4'. Improvisations‚, (Sept. 26,1993), 5'. Piano Sonata No. 6‚"The Waste Land"‚,(March
22, 1992), 23' four mvts. (Commissioned by Manuel Enriquez for the International Foro), Premiere: May 29, 1992 at International Foro XIV
(solo recital by the composer, Sala Manuel Ponce of the Belles Artes).
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New version was created in the winter of 2006-2007 and premiered by the composer at st. James Presbyterian Church, Tarzana, CA on
April 15, 2007. The piece was one of the winners in the New Ariel Competition (2007) and was recorded on CD by Jeff Jacob on
New Ariel Records as , "Contemporary Ameican Eclectic Music for Piano Vol. X.
Ex Cello and Stride‚, (Feb. 9, 1989), 6'. Commissioned
for First International Piano Competition at UCLA (Samick Piano Co.). Performed
by all semifinalists. Piano Sonata No. 5 in A, (Sept. 5, 1988), 24' four mvts. A new, revised score was made in 2019.
on Sonata Rochbergiana , (June 11, 1987), 12' single mvt. Commissioned
by Theo. Presser for George Rochberg's 70th birthday, premiere Nov. 12, 1989,
Philadelphia by Curt Cacciopo. Sonata Brahmsiana‚,‚ ‚Piano Sonata No. 3 (Nov.
19, 1985), 17' three mvts. & entr'acte. Recorded for Music & Arts
CD-4757 by John Jensen and released 1993. Dance Sonata, Piano Sonata No. 2 (April 4, 1985), 13', recorded
for Music & ArtsCD-738, released 1992. First Sonata (Feb. 8, 1985), 20', keystone of composer's tour.
in South America, 1987 and recorded for Music &Arts CD-4738.
In September of 2019 a new version of the score was prepared. Classy Contemporaries (1983-84) two vols. (20 pieces) for intermediate
players. Pedagogy by Peggy Sheffield: (pieces revised in 2005), published by Yelton Rhodes, 2005. Hand Of Glory (April 6, 1983), 10', premiered by the composer
at a piano recital in Shanghai as part of US/China cultural exch., spring
1983. Simple Suite (Feb. 7, 1983), 7', six pieces. Premiered on KPFK
radio by Gloria Cheng, spring 1985. Bagatrix ‚ (April 30, 1980). 8', seven pieces (used as
encore pieces by pianists). A new version was completed in December, 2012. Pieces of Seven ‚ (1978), 8' seven encore pieces. Salon Music (Aug. 29, 1975), 9', recorded for Music & Arts CD-4757
and released 1993. Finger Teasers ‚ (June 19, 1974), 6', six pieces (revised in 2005), published by Yelton Rhodes, 2005 (also
exist as six Piano Suite ‚ (Nov. 25, 1970), 6'30". Piece for Piano 1967 ‚, premiered by the composer, Montreal
Mar. 1969. Watchman, Tell Us of the Night: Fanfare, (September 22, 2015). Piece is for 8 hands at 2 pianos and was written Min Kwon and the CME Group. (2'10").
Chorales II, (December 17, 2012), for two pianos, 4'30" (piece is a concert encore).
Shadow Sonata, (October 18, 2011). for two pianos (compass of Piano I is such that it could be played on a fortepiano), 14', 3 mvts.
Minuet in G Whiz, (March 8, 2008), for two pianos, 4' 40" a comic encore based on Beethoven's Miinuet in G.
"Dies Irae" Redux, (March 3, 2006), for two pianos, 22'in two sections: a recomposition of the triple concerto. This piece awaits its world premiere.
World of a Bengal Child, (New score, October 25, 2015), for piano four hands, 9'30", two movements: inspired by Satyagit Ray's
Pather Panchali, first film in the Apu Trilogy.
Drowsey Maggie, (October 3, 1999, first draft- March 2015 final version), for two pianos, 10', Introduction and Finale.
Waltzes, Old and New, (August 18,1999), for two pianos, 12', 1 mvt.
CPE for Two Pianos, (December 15, 1997, revised in May of 1999), 18', 3 mvts. Premiere with the composer and
Tom Beghin on May 5, 1999 at UCLA. In September, 2015 a revised version of this score was prepared for Min Kwon and the CME group for a CD
recording on the MSR label.
Serge P (Apr. 29, 1993), 11' 50", three mvts. and two entr'actes,
based on Prokofiev's Op. 56. Premiere with composer and J. Huang UCLA May
10, 1994. A new version of the score was prepared in October of 2015 for upcoming MSR recording by Min Kwon and the CME Young Artists Period Piece (Aug. 12, 1990), 13', premiered by Bryski/Dye
Jan. 15, 1991 at UCLA. Little Screamers (Apr. 5, 1981), 10', from Screamers
for wind ensemble (piano, 4 hands). Composer's tour of the midwest with John
Jensen, winter 1988. Intavolatura III for solo organ (Sept. 18, 1978), 3', premiered
Spring 1982 by Thos. Harmon at Pacific Serenades. Suite for Harpsichord (Sept. 20, 1977), 6', four mvts. Within the Circle of Fifths for solo hpchd. (April 16, 1974),
14', premiered on KPFK radio Jan. 18, 1975 by Frederick Hammond. Fantasie ‚ organ solo (Mar. 1970, 13', premiered by Thos.
Harmon on "Three Keyboards" concert Spring 1971. (all publ. Seesaw Press). Lachrymae ‚ (Oct. 27, 1977), 4'50", in the repertoire
of Stuart Fox and Steven Elster. Intavolatura II (Jan. 1, 1976), 3'20". Intavolatura (June 30, 1974), 2'30". Premiered KPFK radio
by Steven Elster Jan. 18, 1975. Crwth Myth (Nov. 1972 second version July 74), 6', taken on
national tours by Steven Elster 1976, 77, 80. Composers" Reminiscences, 2009 Version, (August 18, 2009) solo violin, seven movements: this piece, while built partially on the earlier piece of the same name has mostly new material,
a new added movement ("Puccini"), and much more consistent development, 12'.
Claire's Book of Hours, (February 16, 2009) six pieces for solo violoncello, 9', written for Claire's birthday, March 2009.
Shepherd's Song, (May 26,2003) solo oboe, 4', one movement.
Composers' Reminiscences, (January 27, 2000), solo violin
(unaccompanied), six movements, 14'.
Euphonisms ‚ (Jan. 28, 1990), 15', thirteen etudes for
solo euphonium (ix, x can be a duet and xi, xii, xii a trio). Bassooner or Later ‚ (Dec. 8, 1977), 7', solo bn. perf.
Indianpolis Flute-Puissance ‚ (July 12, 1976), 4'30", for Mark
Carlson. Remembrance (April 29, 1975) solo violin and piano, 5'. Perf. MFA grad
recitals in the 80's. Seance (at a Late Hour) ‚ (1973-74), solo cello, 13',
premiere by Terry King on KPFK radio Aug. 1973. Publ. Theodore Presser Co.
To be released on CD, Naxos 8.55980, 'Chopin's Ghosts."(2018) with Kim Cook as the soloist.. Vala (Night of the Seventh) ‚ (Nov. 22. 1974), solo english
horn, 4". Premiere April 13, 1975 California Institute of the Arts,
publ. Seesaw Music. New Performance in Mexico City, February 1994. Cuban Concerto for Piano and Orchestra (Piano Concerto No. 4) (June 30, 2019), 20'.
L'Épreuve Éternelle, a Concertino for Solo Violoncello and Cello Choir (4 parts) (July 21, 2016), 6'.
Seven Trumpets of the Apocalypse (November 29, 2015), 17'. Seven trumpets, solo violin, piano, string orchestra.
Concerto Grosso for Piano and String Orchestra (August 20, 2015), 15'. Additional solo strings: vln., va.,vc.
Chiaroscuro for Solo Violin and Strngs (May 10, 2013), 8'. Uses 4 violin parts, 2 viola, 2 violoncello, and 1 double bass part.Ideally,
3 on a part would work best; however, the piece could be performed with all solo strings.
Caldera with Ice Cave for Piano and String Orchestra (August 2, 1999), 22' 30", 4 Vln (3), 2 Va (3), 2 Vc (2), Db (1).
Premiere at UCLA on October 31, 2000 with Walter Ponce, piano soloist and the Philharmonia Orchestra Strings conducted
by Jon Robertson. In January of 2012, a new, revised score of the piece was prepared. The piece was selected as a semi-finalist for the American Prize in July of 2015.
The 2012 version was recorded for MSR Classics in January of 2019 with Christopher Guzman as soloist.
Concerto for Three Trumpets and Wind Ensemble 'Watchman, Tell us
of the Night (September 10, 1996), 18'.Published by
Carl Fischer Inc., 1997. Piano Concerto No. 2 -"Matisse-Jazz" ‚ (Dec.
20, 1992), 25', written for the St. Paul Chamber Orch. and recalled by the
composer, recomposed with new third movement (for Robert Blocker). Premiered
in Yerevan, Armenia on June 30, 1996: Nina Schumann, piano solo and Jon Robertson
cond. Armenian Philharmonic. In January, 2017 and entirely rewritten and revised score was prepared.
Published by Carl Fischer Inc., 1997. Columbus Concerto (Oct. 7, 1991), 24', organ and wind ensemble.
Commissioned for Thos. Harmon by the Ahmanson Organ Programming Endowment
and the National Endowment for the Arts. Premiered May 20, 1992 Royce Hall,
perf. International Foro XIV Mexico City 1992 (Tom Lee and the UCLA Wind
Ensemble). Published by Carl Fischer Inc., 1997.
Concerto for Violoncello, Setrings, and Percussion, (September 9, 2018), 20'30"). Piece was written for Kim Cook.
Violin Concerto (Mar. 27, 1990), 31', orchestra with double
winds. Slated to be perf. and rec. in Tel Aviv Spring 1990 (project aborted
by the Persian Gulf War). Published by Carl Fischer Inc., 1999.
The entire score was recomposed in August of 2014 and could almost be comsidered a different piace.
Piano Concerto No. 1, (May 31, 1986), 25', Commissioned
by David Crosby for the Wisconsin Chamber Orch. (John Jensen, soloist). Premiere
Sept. 21, 1986 at Oscar Meyer Hall as part of the Festival of the Lakes. In November pf 2016 an entirely new score was prepared.
Publ. Carl Fischer Inc. Concerto "Dies Irae" for Piano trio and winds (April
14, 1982), 23'. Commissioned by the Jerome Foundation for the Mirecourt
Trio. CD just released in the Summer of 2004 by Cinnabar Records (CNB103). It was originally recorded on LP (Triad TRC 109) by that group with
the Wind Ensemble of California State University, Northridge with David
Whitwell conducting: Village Voice "Record of the Year" The recording was reissued by MSR CLassics in January 2018 (MS 1693).
, Publ. Carl Fischer Inc. A new, revised version of the score was prepared in May of 2015. Chorales for Piano and Brass (Oct. 6, 1986), 10', premiered
by the composer with Tom Lee and UCLA Wind Ensemble Spring 1989 (composer
as soloist). Publ. Carl Fischer Inc. Concertino for Guitar and Winds ‚ (Apr. 7, 1984), 13'.
Commissioned Concerto for Harpsichord, Vibraphone, Celesta, and Two String Orchestras
‚ (1966), 20', unperformed (Columbia MA thesis). (including sonatas with piano acc.) Horn Call Horn and piano (November 14, 2017), 4'05".
Sonata for Bassoon and Piano "Dies Irae, (October 26, 2017), 3 movements (12').
Sonata for Oboe and Piano, (June 23, 2017), uses english horn in the end of mvt. 1 and all of mvt. 2 11'..
Transfiguration for Clarinet and Piano, (May 9, 2017), 11'30".
Szymanowski's Ghost, violin and piano (May 10, 2014), 4'. Written for Kamil and Maja Klimek.
Sonata No. 2 for Violoncello and Piano "Chopin's Ghost" (April 28, 2014), 4 movements, 15'
Recorded by Kim Cook on Naxos CD 8.55980, "Chopin's Ghosts.," April, 2018.
Encore for Jessica (March 18, 2014). Violin and PIano (for Jessica Mathaes), 1'30"
Wanna Buy a Goose? (November 25, 2013), 3 pieces for C trumpet and trombone with F extension, 4'30" (also exists in a version for Bb trumpet and violoncello)..
Durch Die Jahrzeiten II (October 3, 2013). 4 pieces for violoncello and piano based on German folk songs, 5'.
Recorded by Kim COok for Naxos (8.55980).
Seven Deadly Sins for violin and Piano (December 1, 2009). 20': written for Jessica Mathaes.
The piece was premiered by her in Austin, Texas on November 6, 2010. She was accompanied by Colette Valentine.
"Sacred Geometry 2" for violin and viola (March 15, 2006), 14': a recomposition
of the Sonata for two Violins (Dec. 05) with substantial changes. Read tne notes below.
Sonata for Two Violins, "Sacred Geometry." (December 5, 2005)
Wexford Carol (February 23, 2004), violoncello and piano, 7': Birthday present for Claire.
Strolling Fiddlers (May 31,2002): Five movements for two violins.
More Cheesecake Duets (Summer 2001): assorted duets for mixed and matched pairs
of wind and string instruments (an ongoing collection).
Dialogues and Intimacies for Violin and Violoncello (March 1, 1998), 14', three
movements.
Suite for Viola and Harpsichord (January 31,1996), 20', three
movements with entr'acte. Orpheus Duets (February 11, 1994), 10' two oboes (wedding
gift). To be recorded on CD in 2002. Clarionettes (June 1993), cl and pno, 8', five easy pieces. Greeting Cards (Nov. 24, 1991) six pieces for flute and baritone
horn, 5'. Commissioned by Elizabeth Schreiber. Performed New York City,
Christmas 1991 ("The Cheesecake commission") Cellowship ‚ (June 27, 1991), four easy pieces for cello
and piano, 8'. Sonata For Violin and Piano "Celtic Wedding" (Oct.
9, 1990) five mvts., 26'. Commissioned by Pacific Serenades and perf. Spring
1991. Dark Star and Strife ‚ (Nov. 1989), tpt. and piano, 12'.
Commissioned by Douglas Johnson and Patricia Hannifan and premiered by Andy Ulyate, trumpet and
Mark Holmstrom, piano in Los Angeles on November 11, 2001. Holiday Suite (Dec. 15, 1988), three easy pieces for violin
and keyboard. Perf. Sherman Oaks Meth. Church. A new version of this piece was created in February, 2004, and a version for violoncello
and piano was written in July, 2011.
Duet for Two Violoncellos ‚ (May 14, 1988), 10'. Commissioned
by the Wendt/King Duo. 1989 tour of the midwest and perf. Iowa Public radio. Improvisations on Modern Times (Sept. 17, 1984), guitar and
vc., 12'. Premiere Chicago Oct. 17, 1984. Children's Palace ‚ for Flute and Piano (July 17, 1983),
15', three mvts. Commissioned by Ann LaBerge. Premiered in Los Angeles prior
to l987 tour of South America by LaBerge with the composer. Publ. Carl Fischer Inc.
Sonata for Violoncello and Piano (Sept 17, 1982), 20', five
mvts. Recorded on Music & Arts CD "CelloAmerica (CD-4603) 1989 (second
pressing 1991 as American Cello) by Terry King and John Jensen. Publ. Carl Fischer Inc. Seconds, Sweet Hours (May 30, 1976), violin and piano, 4'. 2/3 for Violin and Piano (1975), 10'. Premiered California
State University, Northridge, Winter 1976. Bicinium No. 1 ‚ (Oct. 15, 1973, revised Jan. 75), flute
and alto flute, 10'. Premiered KPFK radio Jan. 18, 1975. Three Graces for three violoncellos (April 24, 2020). 12'30"
Festive Glitter for trumpet, trombone, piano (May 17, 2017), 4'30".
Flutobass for flute (doubling piccolo), oboe (doubling english horn), bassoon (May 12, 2016), 8'30".
Earworm for violin, horn, piano (January 6, 2015), written for the Red Hedgehog Trio Call for Scores,2'.
Introduction with Zez's Cartoon Cafe for Bb Clarinet, Violoncello, Piano (last two sections of 2007 work), 4'.
Zez's Cartoon Cafe for Bb clarinet, viola, piano (December 24, 2013), 3'.
Hautboys and Gamboys for two oboes and piano, (October 29, 2012), 10'.
Piecelets for two clarinets and bass clarinet (six pieces), (July 16, 2011), 8'.
Christ the Lord is Risen Today for two trumpets in C and piano (January 6, 2008), based on the 1708 hymn by
Charles Wesley and Lyra Davidica, 2'30".
Le Bonheur de Vivre for Bb Clarinet, violoncello, Piano (April 12, 2006), 15',
for Ron Singer and Claire Rydell (premiere on April 15, 2007 at St. James Presbyterian Church, Tarzana, CA)
In Dulci Jubilo for Bb Clarinet, Violoncello, Piano (October 17, 2005), 3'30".
Fantasy-Trio, Vater Unser for Flute, Oboe, Bassoon (March 26, 1999), 8'.
Palimpsest for Violin, Clarinet in A, Piano (August 30,1997), 19'. The
work was commissioned by Walter Verdehr
and Michigan State University for the Verdehr Trio. Premiere occurred at MSU
on July 22, 1998 at the Wharton Center.
Four Miniatures for Three Players ‚ (July 16, 1990) fl,
vc, pno, 9'. For intermediate players. Piano Trio No. 2 "Drowsey Maggie" ‚ (Nov. 20,
1988), 23'40", written for the Green Lake Festival and recorded on CD
(released in 1991)Music & Arts CD-4686. A new score was ma
de in January, 2018. Piano Trio (No. 1) (Sept. 14, 1980), 20'. Commissioned for
the Mirecourt Trio by the National Endowment for the Arts. Taken on world
tour in l982,83. Released on CD in 1990 Music & Arts (CD-635), repressed in 1992
after 10,000 copies sold. In the repertoire of the Central Trio and Laredo. In August, 2013 a new version of the score was prepared.
Trio. Publ. Carl Fischer Inc. Clownzona (Dec. 17, 1973), three trombones, 7'. Publ. Seesaw
Press. Trio Suite (May 22, 2019), two flutes, violoncello, harpsichord, 15'.
Piano Quartet "Aimez Vous Brahms?" (January 15, 2016). 8'.
Simplexity (August 29, 2014), string quartet (4'15"). The score was one of the winners of the Seattle Composers Alliance's
2014 String Quartet Call for Scores. It was premiered by the Saint Helen's String Quartet on October 21, 2014 in Seattle.
Wexford Quartet (January 11, 2011), string quartet: a substantially rewritten version of the earlier setting of the Wexford Carol(10').
I Know That My Redeemer Lives (January 27, 2009). C trumpet, violin, violoncello, piano. Based on a hymn by John Hatton (d. 1793).
Chaconne (February 9, 2005), oboe, horn, bassoon, piano, in one movement, 8'.
A Paul Klee Gallery for Flute Quartet (four flutes, doubling piccolos, alto, bass)
(May 8, 2001), commissioned by the Los
Angeles Flute Quartet, 10'.
Ceilidh for String Quartet (May 27, 1996), in one movement,
9'. Of Chrome and Brass (October 8, 1993), two euphoniums &
two tubas, 10'. The Wexford Carol ‚ (Aug. 5, 1992), string quartet in
one mvt.,10'. Dvorak, Anyone? ‚ (Jan. 11, 1991), saxophone quartet,
14'. Commissioned by Kathleen Maxwell and premiered at UCLA in Spring of
1992. Partita for Flute and String Trio ‚ (May 30, 1978), 12'.
Winner of First Award Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival 1980. String Quartet (Feb. 1976) 17' in one mvt. Featured in the
Biennale Festival in Venice in 1979. The Mysterious Death of the Magic Realist ‚ (1972), viola,
vc, guitar, hpchd, 13' in one mvt. Premiered at the Monday Evening Concerts
in Oct. 1972. 2+2/3 (1975), two violins and two pianos, 13', unperformed. Sextet No. 2 "The Sweet One">Celebration (February 24, 2017), fl, 2 cls, 2 tpts, 2 trbs, tuba, timp, 31/2'.
Hextet (January 22, 2017), 2 violins, 2 violas, 2 violoncellos, 13'.
The piece also exists in a version with double bass, created July, 2017. It was premiered in New York by the North-South Consonance Chamber Orcestra under Max Lifschitz, January 9, 2018.
Rags to Riches (March 10, 2015), 2 Bb Trumpets, 2 Trombones, Piano, 6'30".
Chill (May 28, 2014), 3'42", seven violas. The piece also exists in a version for seven violoncellos.
Elephant Early Warning System II, (February 24, 2014), 1'. brass quintet: written for the Nautilus Brass Quintet.
Brassacaglia, (April 8, 2012), 7'30", 4 tpts., 4hns., 3 trbs.,2 timpanists (10 drums).
Aubade, (April 11, 2011), 14', violin, 6 violoncellos, double bass.
Serenade: A Foolish Complacency", (November 20, 2008), 15', 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 3 horns, violoncello, contrabass, piano.
Your Reality Check is in the Mail, (October 12, 2006), 16', oboe, alto saxophone, violin, violoncello, piano.
The work was commissioned by the Definiens Project for their 2006-2007 concert season.
It was premiered at the Jazz Bakery in Los Angeles on January 29, 2007. The piece was recast in a new form with a Bb clarinet prelacing the alto saxophone
in March of 2007. Presently, both versioins of the work exist.
Seraphim and Cherubim, Choirs of Angels Guard the Gates of Heaven, (May 8, 2006), 9', (3 piccolos, 4 flutes, 2 alto flutes).
Fanfare,"Victimae Pascali" (May 25, 2006), 4 tpts., 2 hns., 3 trbs., tuba. 2'10".
Octet-Windstorm, (October 4, 2004), 2ob, 2cl, 2hn, 2bn, 15'.
Fanfare for Easter, "Victimae Pascali" (February 9, 1999), 2 tpts., hn., 2 trbs., tuba, 1'45".
Seraphim and Cherubim (Jan. 23, 1991), flute choir (3 picc., 3 fls., 3 A fls.), 10'. Graces and Furies (Feb. 23, 1988), clarinet and string quartet,
23'. Commissioned by Pacific Serenades and premiered spring 1989 (Angeles
Quartet and Gary Gray). Music for Open Spaces (Jan. 6, 1982) ten brass, 6'. Premiered
at the opening ceremonies for the new UCLA Music Bldg. Eleven Miniatures for Wind Quintet ‚ (Feb. 22, 1978),
10' Premiere unknown (many performances in the US). Joshua's Trumpet (Nov. 1972), piano and winds, 15' in one
mvt. Premiered at UCLA Jan. 1973. Late Telophase ‚ (Mar. 1971) fl, cl, vc, pno, perc. effects,
13' in Concertino (Oct. 1967-69) 2 fls., 2 bns., vc., 13' in one
mvt. Perf. Philadelphia 1969. Nel Sonno (Sept. 1966), mixed ch. ens., 15'in one mvt. (unperformed). (not including concertos): Inferno (Feb. 17, 2003), 20', in three movements and features antiphonal percussion. World premiere by the UCLA Wind Ensemble, November 19, 2003.
Moonrise, A Polonaise, Early Light ‚ (Nov. 13, 1983 rev.
1985), 17' Screamers (Dec. 12, 1980), 12' in one mvt. Commissioned for
James Westbrook by the National Endowment for the Arts. Winner of the College
band Director's National assoc. Award 1983. Publ. Carl Fischer Inc. A new, revised score was prepared in December, 2011.
(not including concertos): American Elegy for string orchestra, (4'), completed April 18, 2007. It shares some material with the clarinet trio, Le Bonheur de Vivre.
Squall for orchestra (6', double winds and brass, 4 horns, timpani, 1 perc, piano, strings) completed November 8, 2006. Sinfonia Concertante "La Folia" for large orchestra
, (25' three mvts.) completed April 30, 1995. Dancer's Dream ‚ for String Orchestra (a Jan. 1993 recomposition
of a 1980 piece for nine solo strings), 13' in one mvt. Premiered at International
Foro XV May 1993 in Mexico City, Publ. Carl Fischer Inc., 1995. Voyages in Memory ‚ (Oct. 30, 1987) 17' Premiered (unsuccessfully)
at the Los Angeles Philharmonic Institute, Summer 1990 (two versions: one
with mezzo sop. solo, and one with synthesizer). Oxyrhynchus Fragment (1973-78), 8' in one mvt. Winner of Indianapolis
Symphony Orch Prize 1978. Premiere and tour Spring 1978. Democracy Rigged ‚(September 16,2016), 40'. Libretto is by Richard Gochman.
Uncle Sigmund Goes to the Opera ‚ (Aug. 30, 1986), 18'.
Premiered at UCLA Fables concert 1987, (dreadful reviews). I would not Paint- A Picture- for vocal quartet and piano (December 13, 2013), 4'
The Ballad of the Sleazy Palace Cafe ‚ (Jan. 25, 1979)
Opera in one The Waltz King ‚ (Mar. 25, 1976), SATB solos, 2 vlns.,
pno, narr., 18'. Commissioned by the NEA. Premiered at UCLA May 1976 (John
Hall Dir.). America: A Premature Celebration‚ (May 29, 1975), fl, vln,
guitar, narr., 11'. Text: e.e. cummings. US Bicentennial commission with
many perfs. Mad Ophelia ‚ (Sept. 25, 1974), Sop. Ch. Orch, and quad.
electronic tape. Fromm Prize Finalist. Premiered at the Monday Evening Concerts
April 14, 1975. Terza Prattica (Aug. 29, 1972, rev. 74), 18', soloists, chorus,
collegium and ch. orch. Written for Frederick Hammond and the UCLA Collegium
Musicum. Premiere at the Powell Library Rotunda Feb. 1974, conducted by Terry King. The Traveller (Jan. 10, 1969), tenor solo, fl (picc.) piano,
7' (text by Joseph Prijatel). Premiere at McGill University in Montreal Spring
1969. Pange Lingua (1967), Baritone and ch. orch., 15'. Premiere
Mar. 10, 1971 at UCLA with composer (disastrously) cond. Serene Words (March 25, 2000, second version), five songs for mezzo-soprano
and piano on poems of Gabriela Mistral (Spanish text); world premiere by Alma Mora and Walter Ponce
on May 10, 2001 at UCLA. A new version of the piece was prepared in December, 2008. 19'30".
Hopkins Songs (July 7, 1994). four songs for tenor and piano,
13'. Regrets of Adolescence (Mar. 23, 1978), Sop. tpt, bcl, 8'.
Commissioned by the University of Redlands and premiered there, spring 1978. Bicinium No. 2 ‚ (Nov. 4, 1973), tenor and guitar, 3',
text: Milarepa. Premiered at Powell Lib. 1973. Three Songs from the Chinese ‚ (1967-68), Mezzo sop. ob,
perc., 10', text: Rexroth. Premiered Apr. 11, 1969 Philadelphia Museum of
Art. Ave Maria (January 1, 2016). Version for SAA treble voices and piano, (2').
Ave Maria (December 31, 2010). Expanded version of the earlier setting for SATB chorus and oboe, 4'.
A Better Resurrection (October 23, 2007). Soprano solo, TTB chorus with piano acompaniment, 6'.
Resignation (July 15, 2007). SSAATTBB chorus with piano acompaniment, 5'45".
Psalm 46 (August 26, 2002, revised and expanded August, 2006), six-part chorus, a cappella (SSAATB), 4'.
Psalm 109 (January 9, 2001), Two Solo Baritones, SATB chorus, piano, and percussion, 7',
for Donald Neuen for a March 2001 premiere.
On This Stone (June 29, 1998), Solo Sops., Bar., SATB. Fl, 2 Vlns, Handbells, Organ, 10',
commissioned by St. James Presbyterian Church, Encino for new building.
Psalm 84 (September 11, 1995), SATB and organ, 6', commissioned
by Our Saviour's Lutheran Church of Long Beach for 75th Anniversary.
Organ registration is by Patricia Hanifan.Publ. by
Laurendale Associates, 1997. What is Life? ‚ (June 7, 1985), SSATBB, 3'30", recorded
on CD March, 1995, publ. Laurendale Associates, 1996. Ecce Tu Pulcher Es (Oct. 1, 1982), SSA, 2'10". Premiered
by William Hatcher UCLA 1989. The Lamb (Oct. 16, 1981), SAA and solo Bass, 4' (text: Blake)
Many church perfs. Publ. Yelton Rhodes, 1995. We All Loved You, Jenny Jo (Sept. 10, 1981), Mezzo sop and
mixed chorus, 16'08". Commissioned by Donn Weiss for the UCLA Madrigal Singers.
and taken on tour Spring 1983. The score was rewritten and a new version was prepared in September of 2017. Ave Maria ‚ (Aug. 20, 1979), SATB, 2'30". Blessings of God; (Sept. 11, 1978), SATB; Publ. Yelton Rhodes, 1995, 1995. Spring and Fall (July 17, 1978), SSATB, 4', text: Hopkins,
CD rec. March, 95, publ. Laurendale Associates, 1996. I Felt a Funeral (Dec. 21, 1976), SSAA, 3 cls., pno, 13',
text: Dickinson. Libera Me (Sept. 12, 1976), TTBB solos, TTBB chorus, 5'. Psalm 118 ‚ (Dec. 15, 1975), SATB, 3'. Contrafactum (Oct. 22, 1975), Male choruses (3) and pno, 14'
(unperformed). Motet: Miserere ‚ (Dec. 28, 1973), SATB, 2'. Publ. Brightstar
Music until 1982. Season of Darkness‚ (June 28, 1973), SATB, 3 trombones,
cel., timp, organ, 7'30" Premiered by Donn Weiss at his church in Santa
Monica April 1973. Alleluia Sequence (April 29, 1973), SAA solos, SSAA, vc.,
3'55". Publ. Brightstar Music until 1982 (publisher defunct). Du bist bei Mir, (March 16, 2005), C trumpet, violoncello, keyboard, for Claire's 50th birthday, 4'35",
(recomposition of the earlier, 1972 setting).
En Chapeau, (August 2, 2004): a burlesque for violin and piano made out of quotations from
the music of Claude Debussy (Written for Ken Goldsmith and Jo Anne Ritacca), 6'.
Hymn Descants, Set I (Summer 2001): a collection of solo or duet obbligato
parts for various instruments to accompany popular hymns (Set I contains eight items).
Come, Holy Spirit for three-octave handbell choir,
(May 6, 1995). Watchman, Tell us of the Night for three trumpets and organ
(October 4, 1996), 6'.
Du bist bei Mir, (December 11, 1972), three trombones, for Jan and Jody Threlkeld's wedding, 3'45".
Updated: May 21, 2020
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Opening of original draft
Program Note
national tour by the composer 1989-90.
pieces for electronic tape, Tape Teasers)‚, premiered July 11, 1975
Occidental college.
Works for two pianos or piano four hands:
Excerpt, Mvt II(+) (635k)
Program Note
computer realization of the complete piece
Excerpt, Mvt II(+) (635k)
Program Note
Works for other solo keyboards:
Works for solo guitar:
Other solo works:
l980 chamber music series.
Concertos:
Opening page
Jon Robertson and Nina Schumann rehearsing.
Mirecourt Trio with David Crosby rehearsing the Concerto
by Steven Elster for national tour of US high schools 1985, 86, 87 (over
200 perfs.). Publ. Carl Fischer Inc.
Duets:
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Program Note
Opening of Violin Sonata,Movement I
Finale Excerpt (692k)
Program Note
Tour in South America
Logo for CelloAmerica, by Claire Rydell
Trios:
MIDI version of the piece
Quartets:
Program Note
Premiered on Pacific Serenades April 17, 18 1993. Now in the repertoire
of the Cuarteto Latinoamericano.
Chamber music for larger combinations:
one mvt. Perf. UC San Diego 1972.
Works for wind ensemble:
Program Note
Poster of premiere
At the dress rehearsal.
in one mvt. Commissioned by John Paynter for the Northwestern U. Wind
Ensemble. Winner of the Beeler Prize in 1987. Publ Carl Fischer Inc.
Works for orchestra:
Dramatic works:
act (commissioned NEA), libretto by Peter Belfiore. Premiered at Royce
Hall Feb. 20, 1980 (40' version). Enlarged to 50' with new text and selected
for Minnesota Opera Co. 1981.
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Full Text of Terza Prattica
Songs:
Choral works:
Full Text of On this Stone
End of the piece (first draft)
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Excerpt(+)(842k)
Curiosities:
The composer challenges the Mouth of Truth.
John Jensen and composer
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Finale Opening
End of Finale
Opening of Movement IV
CD Review(78k)
Review (107k)
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