Lacrymae
Commissioned as part of Inbal Segev's "20 for 2020" project). When Inbal asked me to create a work for cello choir for this project, I immediately felt that it was [...]
Evening Prayer
Commissioned by and dedicated to Brooke Scholl 'Evening Prayer' is an introspective and tranquil meditation for a choir of 4 cellos. This piece can be a prayer for anything; a wish for [...]
Muzak for Four Cellos
Muzak For Four Cellos is a set of five short individual movements written for cello quartet. They can be performed as a set or individually. The parts are written so [...]
Tensor
A short cello trio in the style of minimal music.
Lemuria (2019)
A couple of years ago, after a difficult time, I started meditating. As I breathed mantras and sutras day in and day out, one morning I awoke suddenly from a trance [...]
Danzas Latinoamericanas (Latin American Dances)
Danzas Latinoamericanas (Latin American Dances) is a 10-minute suite in three movements. Its movements can be performed independently. It was originally commissioned by Mexican cellist Carlos Prieto. It is based [...]
Two Canons
This set of two canons is loosely inspired by the Telemann Canonic Sonatas. These can be played by two cellists, or by one cellist either live with a delay patch, [...]
Chameleon
The chameleon is a somewhat mysterious lizard noted for its ability to change color. Some believe the color changes help to camouflage the lizards, but more recent evidence suggests that [...]
Qoheleth for Two Celli
Qoheleth implies an ancient connection between student and teacher. As for the work itself, the two celli weave their parts together playing anything from bass notes, to chords, to harmony [...]
Take It Queasy, Greasy
Recording from the Cheney Cello Trio
Legends of Cellandia
From the book: "Because it was composed at the request of the London Cello Society I wanted to give it a distinctly English flavor. I turned to the great progressive [...]
So near, so far
Written for Rhonda Rider for her Grand Canyon Residency. Recording available September 2013.