Vivian Adelberg Rudow

Composer, Performance Artist, Concert Producer


Compositions by Instrument
February 2014

BASSOON

  • Ars Nova, 2 bassoons, delightful; 1981, 6:00.
  • Kaddish, in memory of Isaac Hollins, 1975, solo bassoon, First prize International Double Reed Society Composition Contest, solo, division, wrenching, brutal sadness; 1977, 6:00

CELLO

  • Clouds Of Memories, 11 strings, (1 solo violin or treble instrument, 5 violins, ( #5 optional), 2 violas, 2 violoncellos, 1 double bass), 11 strings with narration of memories by 4 narrators, repeat, 12:00, quiet music which may be used for background while people speak their memories; quite lovely; 2002, 5:30 no repeat.
  • I Pledge My Love, string quartet, and tenor; beautiful; 1992, 3:11.
  • Lament in memory of Daniel Malkin, cello and piano, optional narration; composed to poem by Carol Malkin, very sad with feeling of hope at the end; 1997, 6:00.
  • Not me, cello, violin, or viola and piano, music about being tempted, getting hooked and throwing off drugs, cellist has hero part; 1989, 14:00.
  • The Bare Smooth Stone Of Your Love, in memory of Daniel Malkin, cello and piano, optional narration; composed to poem by Carol Malkin, remembering happiness of his life; 1998, 7:00.
  • The Healing Place VI, flute, clarinet, violin, viola, cello, tape with click track, and optional narrator, low speaking voice preferred if spoken, to poem by Grace Cavalieri, unusual haunting warm melodies; 1985/1991 revised, 14:00.
  • The Sky Speaks, 8 part chorus, soprano, cello, percussion and piano, plus simple alternate, optional percussion 2 part for percussion composed for the chorus members to play; new ageish, strong, soft, rhythmic; 1996, revised 2007, 10:00.
  • The Sky Speaks, 8 strings, or 8 winds, or combination of strings and winds, treble instrument, cello, percussion and piano, plus simple alternate, optional percussion 2 part for percussion composed for the chorus members to play, new ageish, strong, soft, rhythmic; 1996, 10:00.
  • With Love, in memory of Myrtle Hollins Adelberg, a fantasy for live cello and decorated cello cases (prepared tape), First Prize Winner 14th International Electroacoustic Music Competition, program division; outstanding; Bourges,1986, 16:43.

CHORUS and CHORUS PLUS

  • A Universal Prayer For Peace And Reflection, In memory of all children who died too young, for treble choir (soprano 1, soprano 2, alto, tenor and soprano solo) and piano, 2013. Originally for boychoir
  • I Will Bless Thee, Genesis 22: 15-18, Abraham, Lesson two in The Nine Lessons and Carols soprano, alto, tenor, bass, tenor solo. Originally for Boychoir.
  • Journey Of Waters II, Grace Cavalieri words, solo soprano or small chorus plus chamber orchestra; revised 2006, 8:51.
  • The Sky Speaks, 1. clouds, always there for you, soprano, SSAATTBB chorus, cello, 2 percussion, piano, simple alternate percussion, 2 part for percussion composed for chorus members or a second percussionist; 1996, totally revised, 2007.
  • Urbo Turbo, (Urban Turbulence) alternate title for “Spirit of America,” full orchestra, plus children and/or adult chorus, optional audience participation; revised 2008, approximate 11:00.
  • Weeping Rocker III, chorus and orchestra, or chorus and tape; 1993, 5:40 seconds.

DVDS

  • A Music Garden of Love, electroacoustic, video recorded 2011, using The Vivian Technique of Creating Sound Collages with excerpts of Adelberg Rudow’s music. 8:34, the duration will vary. See http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKhwDjx7lVE
  • Dawn’s Journey, in memory of Dawn Culbertson, a DVD, An die Musik, Baltimore Composers Forum, electronic, all composers music except electroacoustic music with brief English Country Music excerpts from Bare Necessities CD, English Country Danceson Rounder Records, plus collection of photographs of Dawn gathered by Dawn’s mother. Special thanks to the Baltimore Folk Music Society, Carl Friedman, Mike Franch, Karin Loya, Herman Heyn and photographers Jackie Donowitz and Neal Sakima. April 16, 2005 10:46.
  • Earth Day Suite:
      1. Dark Waters Of The Chesapeake, dedicated to Sidney M. Friedberg, orchestra arrangement Dark Waters 05 instrumentation, with more percussion similar to original, April, 2010, 7:30
      2. Go Green!, flute concert, 2010, Spirited music about cleaning up the earth. 4:45; Easy orchestra accompaniment
  • The Head Remembers Victims Of W.W.II, composed/created for Franz West Exhibition, Sound Off! Baltimore Museum of Art concert, saxophone and prepared tape, Benny Russell, saxophone, V.A.R. tape; December 5, 2008, 3:21.
  • Hope/Beauty, created for Franz West Exhibition, Sound Off! Baltimore Museum of Art concert, saxophone and piano, Benny Russell, saxophone, Todd Simon, piano, December 5, 2008, 5:47.
  • Rock Smooth, for dance; Algernon Campbell, choreographer, to music The Bare Smooth Stone Of Your Love, Gita Ladd, cello and Clinton Adams, piano, dancers - Amanda Fair, Timothy Phelps, Baltimore Museum of Art; October 18, 2008, 8:23.
  • Squiggle, composed for Franz West Exhibition, Sound Off!, Baltimore Museum of Art concert, cello, and incidental percussion, Tim Anderson cello, Ljiljana Jovanovic, shakers V.A.R. bells and Adaptor rain stick; December 5, 2008, 1:43.

ELECTRONIC, SOLO
(electroacoustic ) prepared tape, tape, is now prepared CD

    
  • (LIVE ELECTRONICS) A Music Garden of Love, electroacoustic, video recorded 2011, using The Vivian Technique of Creating Sound Collages with excerpts of Adelberg Rudow’s music. 8:34, the duration will vary. See http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKhwDjx7lVE
  • Changing Space, prepared tape, 1972 or 1973, 10:00 or 6:00.
  • Cuban Lawyer, Juan Blanco, an excerpt from The Velvet Hammers, Theme/Piece 5:24 plus 7 variations: Var. 1 Musician :42, Var. 5 Never 1:22, Var. 2 Preparing for Electroacoustic Music Festival 1:29, Var. 8 Quilt 2 short 2:33, Var. 8 Quilt long 3:52, Var. 9 Never Ever Abandon Love Of Music :10, Variations of Variations Kennedy Center; 2000, 6:42.
  • Dawn’s Journey, in memory of Dawn Culbertson; 10:46.
  • Dona Nobis Pacem, whispered words “dona nobis pacem” manipulated, classic tape technique, haunting; 1977, tape, 4:30.
  • Lies, Clive Davis had an employee who lied about his work1973, tape, 3:30.
  • Migrations, electronic score for poetry by Grace Cavalieri; 1992, 32:00.
  • Migrations Postlude, prepared tape, a recapitulation, where some part of music from each poem appears, The “Love of Child Theme” is played in its entirety; 1992, 3:46.
  • Moo-Goo-Gipan!, electroacoustic, :60, 2012
  • Moo-Goo-Gipan Smash!, electroacoustic, 1:33, 2012
  • No Rest Too, electronic, 4:48, 2008
  • Portrait Of A Friend, tenor, Howard Carr, dialogue, William Burrows and prepared tape; lyrics to songs, Grace Cavalieri, presented as a recording; quite moving; 1986, 21:00.
  • Portraits Of Lawyers, a music documentary, in memory of Harry Adelberg; originally “The Velvet Hammers,” 1989-2004. 37:48; Introduction-Founder, 2003; Parade Of Lawyers, Help People, Exciting, Respected, Right Wrongs, Scholarship, Panic, Chaos, Adrenaline, Family, Rationalizing, Reasoning, Strategizing, Crisis, War Games, Telephone! Hired Gun, Chickens, Actor, Community Service, Divorce, 2003; Young Lawyer, 1989, :31, Drone, 1989. 1:25; Artist, Litigator, Stress, 2003; Managing Partner,1993, 3:05; Barter System, Legal Aid, Lose Child, 1992, 6:00; Native American Lawyer, 2:42, Lawyers Out West, 1996, 2:36; Cuban Lawyer, 2000; Billable Hours, Recapitulation, 2003.
  • Puzzle 1, tape; 1972. 
  • Racing Inside The Milky Way, tape; 1994, 2:58.
  • Syntheticon, prepared tape; 1973.
  • The Head Remembers, Victims Of W.W.II, composed/created for Franz West Exhibition, Sound Off! Baltimore Museum of Art concert, saxophone and prepared tape, Benny Russell, saxophone; December 5, 2008, V.A.R. tape, 3:21.
  • The Majesty of It All, person is dying, has lived good life, the angels call, the person dies; combination of Dona Nobis Pacem, Weeping Rocker, Clouds Of Memories, midi; 2003, tape 9:02.
  • The Lion And The Hares, tape, 1972.
  • The Oak And The Reeds, tape, 1972.
  • The Velvet Hammers, a radio art music documentary about lawyers, name change:
  • Portraits Of Lawyers, a music documentary, in memory of Harry Adelberg: Introduction Of Lawyers, 2003; Parade Of Lawyers, Help People, Exciting, Respected, Right Wrongs, Scholarship, Panic, Chaos, Adrenaline, Family, Rationalizing, Reasoning, Strategizing, Crisis, War Games, Telephone! Hired Gun, Chickens, Actor, Community Service, Divorce, 2003; Young Lawyer, 1989, :31, Drone, 1989. 1:25; Artist, Litigator, Stress, 2003; Managing Partner,1993, 3:05; Barter System, Legal Aid, Lose Child, 1992, 6:00; Native American Lawyer, 2:42, Lawyers Out West, 1996, 2:36; Cuban Lawyer, 2000; Billable Hours, Recapitulation, 2003; 1989-2004, total 37:48.
  • Weeping Rocker, tape, dance, original choreographer, Nancy Wanich-Romita, program about Alzheimer’s or degenerate diseases; 1992, 8:35.
  • With Love, a fantasy for live cello and decorated cello cases (prepared tape), in memory of Myrtle Hollins Adelberg, First Prize Winner Bourges International Electroacoustic Music Festival, program division, presented as a recording; 1986, 16:43.

ELECTRONIC PLUS LIVE

  • Call For Peace, flute plus tape; 2006, 6:04.
  • Cry A Thousand Tears, alto flute, muted trumpet, soprano, 1978 prepared tape; 7:35.
  • Cry Beloved Country, tape and rapper, about school money needs; 1992, 3:00.
  • Cuban Lawyer, Juan Blanco, an excerpt from “The Velvet Hammers”, electronic may have live narration, Theme/Piece 5:24 plus 7 variations: Var. 1 Musician :42, Var. 5 Never 1:22, Var. 2 Preparing for Electroacoustic Music Festival 1:29, Var. 8 Quilt 2 short 2:33, Var. 8 Quilt long : 3:52, Var. 9 Never Ever Abandon Love Of Music :10, Variations of Variations, Kennedy Center 6:42, narration may be live, Variations of Variations may be live, interactive; 2000, total duration, 22:29.
  • Cuban Lawyer, Juan Blanco, Variations of Variations, Kennedy Center, performed live on stage by composer via remotes controlling four CD players; 6:42.
  • Dawn’s Journey, in memory of Dawn Culbertson, live piano and tape (CD); 10:46.
  • Garden Song, tape and tenor, from Portrait; 1986.
  • I Pledge My Love, tape and tenor; 1992, 3:11.
  • Juan’s Garden of Music, in memory of Juan Blanco, VAR performance art using The Vivian Technique, starting/stopping CD tracks on stage, in memory of Juan Blanco. Alejandro Dario artist, photo. of his painting of a garden, 2010
  • Migrations, electronic score, poetry spoken live by 3 women, plus dance, by Grace Cavalieri; 1992, 32:00.
  • Portrait Of A Friend, prepared tape and Howard Carr, dialogue, William Burrows, tenor, lyrics to songs, Grace Cavalieri; 1986, 21:00.
  • The Head Remembers Victims Of WW II, composed/created for Franz West Exhibition, Sound Off! Baltimore Museum of Art concert, saxophone and prepared tape, or treble instrument and tape; December 5, 2008 , 3:21.
  • The Healing Place, tape plus flute, clarinet, violin, viola, cello, optional narrator to poem, Grace Cavalieri, (may be performed with acoustic instruments, tape & live synths); 1985/1991 revised, 14:00.
  • Weeping Rocker III, tape and live chorus; 1993, 5:40.
  • With Love, a fantasy for live cello and decorated cello cases (prepared tape), in memory of Myrtle Hollins Adelberg, First Prize Winner Bourges International Electroacoustic Music Festival, program division, presented as a recording; 1986, 16:43.

FLUTE

  • Anomalies I, II, III, IV, flute, trumpet, soprano; 1977.
  • Call for Peace, flute plus tape, numerous performances; 2006, 6:04.
  • Cry A Thousand Tears, prepared tape, alto flute, muted trumpet, soprano; 1978, 7:35
  • Deepwater Horizon! Will We Sleep Again?, flute and piano; 8:08, 2011.
  • Devy’s Song, flute and piano, very melodic & beautiful; 1985, 2:30.
  • Go Green!, flute concerto, alternate title: 2. Earth Day Suite, 2010, Spirited music about cleaning up the earth. 4:45; Easy orchestra accompaniment
  • John’s Song, in memory of John J. Hill, treble instrument and piano, 2:39, or indeterminate; approximate 5:47.
  • The Sky Speaks, 8 strings, or 8 winds, or combination of strings and winds, treble instrument, cello, percussion and piano, plus simple alternate, optional percussion 2 part for percussion composed for the chorus members to play; new ageish, strong, soft, rhythmic; 1996,10:00.

GUITAR ORCHESTRA, or 5 guitars

  • The Ocean Sings, guitar orchestra and solo viola. Alternate: 5 guitars and solo viola, 2010. Beautiful! 6:45.

ORCHESTRA

  • Clouds Of Memories, string orchestra: 11 strings, (1 solo violin or treble instrument, 5 violins, (#5 optional), 2 violas, 2 violoncellos, 1 double bass), 5:30 no repeat, 11 strings with narration of memories by 4 narrators, yes repeat, quiet music which may be used for background while people speak their memories, quite lovely; 2002, 12:00.
  • Dark Waters, Journey of Waters small orchestra, Version 1 and 2: 1984, 1994:
  • Dark Waters, 1984, instrumental version, Trumpet Solo or Viola or other treble instrument solo, alternate title Journey of Waters, 1984, (vocal version), Dedicated to Sidney M. Friedberg, (text by Grace Cavalieri): 14 instruments plus solo treble instrument (DW) or voice (JOW) and percussion; 7:30; 1984. See Journey of Waters. 1Fl/.1 alto Fl/Pic;1 Ob; 1 En. Hn.; Bb Cl., alt. A Cl; Bs.Cl.,alt. Bb Cl;1 Bsn; 1 F Hn; 2 perc; Piano; 1SOLO; Perc.1 Perc. 2.; 1Vln., 1Vlc., 1DB. (no viola)
    • Towson State University and Dundalk Community College: Pamela Jordan, mezzo soprano, Baltimore Chamber Orchestra (Ann Harrigan, conductor); 1986
  • 1994 (revised solo strings to sections, neither 1984 nor 1994 has viola
    • DW: Har Sinai Congregation Peggy & Yale Gordon Concert, May 10, 1994 Baltimore Chamber Orchestra, Anne Harrigan, conductor, Ed Hoffman, trumpet solo, 8:30
  • Dark Waters, treble instrument and piano; 3:00, 1984
  • Dark Waters, Journey of Waters II, 2005 Greatly Revised Collection:
    • I. Dark Waters of Elba, with Napoleon Introduction √, very little percussion
    • II. Dark Waters of Elba, no Napoleon Introduction very little percussion
    • III. Dark Waters of the Chesapeake, with Introduction ***, A lot of percussion
    • IV. Dark Waters of the Chesapeake, no Introduction, A lot of percussion
    • V. Journey of Waters II, no introduction, higher voice version
  • Dark Waters Of Elba, Dedicated to Sidney M. Friedberg, New Revised Orchestra Arrangement, instrumentation same as Eroica Symphony by Beethoven, plus three small percussion instruments and piano.* 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, Timp.: 30", 28", 25"; Perc.1; Pno.;Vlns 1, Vlns 2, Vlas, Vcs., Dbs.
  • Alba Italy; a commission for a Napoleon festival, Ferrero Foundation; Italian National Symphony Opera Orchestra, (Jeffrey Silberschlag, conductor), December 18, 2005. 9:00.
  • Journey of Waters II, Grace Cavalieri text, Dark Waters of Elba *instrumentation except add voice or voices
    • Annapolis Chamber Orchestra & Chorus, J. Ernest Green Conductor Saturday, April 22, 2006 7:00 PM, Open REHEARSAL, St Anne’s Church, Annapolis, MD.
    • Har Sinai Congregation, Owings Mills, MD., Annapolis Chamber Orchestra and women chorale voices, J. Ernest Green, conductor, Har Sinai Peggy & Yale Gordon Trust Concert; April 23, 2006
  • Dark Waters Of The Chesapeake: Dedicated to Sidney M. Friedberg, Revised 2005 Orchestra Arrangement same as DWO Elba, except different percussion similar to first version Dark Waters. Instrumentation 2 2 2 2 2 2 Perc. 1; 2; Pno.;Vlns 1,Vlns 2, Vlas,Vlcs., Dbs. April, 2010 Alternate title: Earth Day Suite 1
    • April 18, 2010, The Orchestra of St. Johns, (Ronald Mutchnik, conductor, Luis Engelke, trumpet, Andrew Stewart, piano); added on audio & DVD 8:30
  • Earth Day Suite:

    • 1.Dark Waters Of The Chesapeake
    • 2. Go Green!, flute concerto
  • Fanfare For My Hero,In The Pin Striped Suit, (a march), full orchestra; 1994, 2:30., In The Pin Striped Suit, (a march), full orchestra; 1994, 2:30.
  • Force III, full orchestra; 1979, 12:00.
  • Go Green!, flute concerto, alternate title: 2. Earth Day Suite, 2010, Spirited music about cleaning up the earth. 4:45; Easy orchestra accompaniment: alternate title: 2. Earth Day Suite; flute concerto, easy orchestra accompaniment; 4:45; 1 2 2 2 2 2 ; Perc 1:Vib., Sus. Sizzle Cymbs.: small, large (If no Vibraphone is available, play Xylophone transposed down an octave when possible with lower dynamics.) Perc. 2: Lg. Bs. Drm., Pop Drum Set (Bs. Drm., Sn.drm., Toms, High Hat, Crash Cymb., Ride Cymbal); Piano; Flute Solo; Strings
  • Journey Of Waters, small chamber orchestra (11 instruments plus violin, cello and bass sections,) plus voice, or 14 instruments plus voice *alternate title for “Dark Waters” for treble instr ument solo; 1984, 7:30.
  • Journey Of Waters II, Grace Cavalieri, words, solo soprano or small chorus plus chamber orchestra; revised, 2006, 8:51.
  • Spirit Of America, full orchestra No Chorus, 6A version only; optional audience participation, alternate title “Urbo Turbo, (Urban Turbulence)” American in style, includes pop and sports rhythms; a fun piece for audience; numerous successful performances, with or without audience participation an enthusiastic success; music program about two Americas: one having fun while in the other, evil energy grows into riot section. Problems can be solved by improving education for young and old and by all types of people working together. 10:30 1999, 2008
  • Spirit Of America, full orchestra, brief student and adult chorus, 7B version only; optional audience participation, alternate title “Urbo Turbo, (Urban Turbulence)” American in style, includes pop and sports rhythms; a fun piece for audience; numerous successful performances, audience participation an enthusiastic success; music program about two Americas: one having fun while in the other, evil energy grows into riot section. Problems can be solved by improving education for young and old and by all types of people working together. 2008, 11:00
  • Urbo Turbo, (Urban Turbulence) see Spirit of America.
  • Weeping Rocker III, chamber orchestra and chorus, dedicated to those with Alzheimer’s disease or other degenerate diseases; 1993, 5:40.
  • The Ocean Sings, guitar orchestra and solo viola. 2010. Beautiful! 6:45

SAXOPHONE or OTHER INSTRUMENT

  • The Head Remembers Victims, of W.W.II, saxophone and prepared tape, or instrument and tape; 3:21
  • Hope Beauty, John’s Song, in memory John J. Hill, saxophone and keyboard, or treble instrument; 5:47.

STRING ORCHESTRA or WIND ORCHESTRA

  • The Sky Speaks, 8 strings, or 8 winds, or combination of strings and winds, treble instrument, cello, percussion and piano, plus simple alternate, optional percussion, 2 part for percussion composed for the chorus members to play; new ageish, strong, soft, rhythmic; 1996, 10:00.

PIANO

  • A Universal Prayer For Peace And Reflection, In memory of all children who died too young, for treble choir (soprano 1, soprano 2, alto, tenor and soprano solo), and piano; 2013.
  • Americana Visited Variations, violin or viola and piano, fun and virtuoso sounding, with Dorsey Swing, Bosa Nova, cowboy rhythms and more; (Crossover Variations); 1984, 10:00.
  • Dark Waters, Dark Waters of Elba, Dark Waters of Chesapeake, Journey of Waters, Journey of Waters II,voice & piano, orchestra which includes piano, or voice, orchestra and piano. see information at alphabetical listing
  • Deepwater Horizon! Will We Sleep Again?, flute and piano; 8:08, 2011.
  • Earth Day Suite:

    • 1.Dark Waters Of The Chesapeake, orchestra
    • 2. Go Green!, flute concerto, piano optional
  • Dawn’s Journey, in memory of Dawn Culbertson, live piano and tape (CD); 10:46.
  • Devy’s Song, treble instrument and piano, very melodic & beautiful; 1985, 2:30.
  • Fanfare For My Hero, In The Pin Striped Suit, (a march) full orchestra; 1994, 2:30
  • Fanfare For My Hero In The Pin Striped Suit, piano or organ, 2012
  • I Pledge My Love, tenor and piano; 1992, 3:11.
  • John’s Song, in memory John J. Hill; words and music V.A.R., voice and piano, (trumpet and piano) 2:39, piano, :52 brief piano solo, saxophone or treble instrument and piano (indeterminate) or 5:47.
  • Journey Of Waters, dedicated to Sidney M. Friedberg; lyrics, Grace Cavalieri alternate title, “Dark Waters,” treble instrument solo, 14 instruments and soprano, or chamber orchestra and soprano: 11 instruments and violin, cello and bass sections; 7:30.
  • Journey Of Waters II, lyrics, Grace Cavalieri, words, solo soprano or small chorus plus chamber orchestra; revised, 2006, 8:51.
  • Lament, in memory of Daniel Malkin, cello and piano; (optional) composed to poem by Carole Malkin; very sad with promise of hope at end; 1997, 6:00.
  • Not Me!, cello, violin, or, viola and piano, music about being tempted, getting hooked and throwing off drugs, cellist has hero part; 1989, 14:00.
  • Purple Ice: voice and piano, words and lyrics Grace Cavalieri, [alternate titles, Classical Jeans, String of Pearls, 8 songs for female voice and piano; Love Chain, male voice and piano]; 10 songs composed 1984-92; 28:00, 34:14 (all 10 songs); 8 songs as mono opera

      White Ribbons of Love;
      Blue Bird;
      Ya Gotta Know Me (male version Get With Me Baby);
      Liquid Gold;
      I Will Not Be There;
      Walking Beside You;
      Running;
      Shadows In The Wind,
      I Pledge My Love;
      Journey Of Waters.
  • Rebecca’s Suite, in memory of Rebecca Blackwell, solo piano; 9:30.
  • Rebecca's Song, poignantly beautiful; 5:30 minutes, 1989.
  • Rebecca's Rainbow Racing Among The Stars, playing gleefully among the stars; 1991; 4:00.
  • The Bare smooth Stone Of Your Love, in memory of Daniel Malkin, cello and piano; (optional) composed poem by Carole Malkin; remembering the happiness of his life; 1998. 7:00.
  • The Sky Speaks, 8 part chorus, soprano, or soprano, cello, percussion and piano, plus simple alternate, optional percussion, 2 part for percussion, composed for the chorus members to play; 1996, revised 2007, 10:00.
  • The Sky Speaks, 8 strings, or 8 winds, or combination of strings and winds, treble instrument, cello, percussion and piano, plus simple alternate, optional percussion, 2 part for percussion, composed for the chorus members to play; new ageish, strong, soft, rhythmic (transposition from choral piece above); 1996, 10:00.

THEATER

  • Dan’s Suite:
      1. Lament:, in memory of Daniel Malkin: cello and piano with narrator; (text: “Passover Questions” by Carole Malkin) 2. The Bare Smooth Stone of Your Love, in memory of Daniel Malkin: cello and piano with narrator (text: “Cello Recital” by Carole Malkin 1996
  • The Healing Place VI (revised version): flute, clarinet, violin, viola, violoncello, prepared tape, live keyboards, narrator; 13:45; 1991
  • Performance Art Cuban Lawyer, Juan Blanco, Variations of Variations, Kennedy Center, performed live on stage by composer via remotes controlling four CD players; 6:42.
  • Juan’s Garden of Music, in memory of Juan Blanco, VAR performance art, starting/stopping CD tracks on stage, in memory of Juan Blanco. Alejandro Dario artist, photo. of his painting of a garden, 2010
  • Purple Ice: voice and piano, words and lyrics Grace Cavalieri, [alternate titles, Classical Jeans, String of Pearls, 8 songs for female voice and piano; Love Chain, male voice and piano]; 10 songs composed 1984-92; 28:00, 34:14 (all 10 songs); 8 songs with links, as mono opera White Ribbons of Love; Ya Gotta Know Me (male version Get With Me Baby);
      Liquid Gold;
      Blue Bird;
      I Will Not Be There;
      Walking Beside You;
      Running;
      Shadows In The Wind,
      I Pledge My Love;
      Journey Of Waters.
  • With Love, a fantasy for cello and cello cases (prepared tape), in memory of Myrtle Hollins Adelberg. The cellist walks on stage while two music women are musically talking and then plays cello with them. The three have fun together!

RAP

  • Cry Beloved Country, rapper & tape, about school money needs; 1992; 3:00.

TRUMPET

  • Anomalies I, II, III, IV, flute, trumpet, soprano; 1977
  • Cry a Thousand Tears, prepared tape, alto flute, muted trumpet, soprano; 1978, 7:35.
  • Dark Waters, small chamber orchestra (11 instruments plus violin, cello and bass sections,) plus trumpet solo, or 14 instruments plus trumpet solo; 7:30.
  • Dark Waters, trumpet and piano; 3:00. Beautiful
  • Dark Waters Of Elba, Dark Waters with new arrangement, instrumentation same as Eroica Symphony by Beethoven, plus three small percussion instruments and piano
  • Dark Waters Of The Chesapeake, dedicated to Sidney M. Friedberg, orchestra arrangement Dark Waters 05 instrumentation, with more percussion similar to original, alternate title:1..of Earth Day Suite. April, 2010, 7:30
  • Devy’s Song, trumpet and piano, very melodic and beautiful; 1985, 2:30.
  • John’s Song, in memory John J. Hill, trumpet and piano 2:39, piano, with middle section improvisation much longer or indeterminate approximate 5:47.

VIOLA

  • Americana Visited Variations, viola and piano, fun and virtuoso sounding, with Dorsey Swing, Bosa Nova, cowboy rhythms and more, (crossover variations); 1984, 10:00.
  • Clouds Of Memories, 11 strings, (1 solo violin or treble instrument, 5 violins, (#5 optional), 2 violas, 2 violin cellos, 1 double bass), 5:30 no repeat, 11 strings with narration of memories by 4 narrators, yes repeat, quiet music which may be used for background while people speak their memories, quite lovely; 2002, 12:00.
  • Dark Waters, 7:30, chamber orchestra (11 instruments plus violin, cello and bass sections,) plus solo viola, or 14 instruments plus viola solo, 7:30.
  • Dark Waters Of Elba, Dark Waters of The Chesapeake, Dark Waters see alphabetical listing.
  • Devy’s Song, viola and piano, very melodic and beautiful ; 1985, 2:30.
  • Earth Day Suite:

    • 1.Dark Waters Of The Chesapeake, orchestra 7:30
    • 2. Go Green!, flute concerto 4:45
  • No Rest For Devy’s Spirit, viola solo, a spinning etude; 1984, 3:00.
  • Not Me!, viola, cello, and piano, music about being tempted, getting hooked and throwing off drugs, violist has the drug dealer part; 1989, 14:00.
  • The Ocean Sings, guitar orchestra and solo viola. Alternate: 5 guitars and solo viola, 2010
  • I Pledge My Love, string quartet and tenor; 1992, 3:11.
  • The Healing Place, flute, clarinet, violin, viola, cello, with or without narrator, prepared tape

VIOLIN

  • “Americana Visited Variations” violin & piano,1984, 10 minutes, fun & virtuoso sounding, with Dorsey Swing, Bosa Nova, Cowboy rhythms and more. (Crossover Variations)
  • “Clouds Of Memories,” 11 strings, (1 solo violin or treble instrument, 5 violins, ( #5 optional), 2 violas, 2 violoncellos, 1 double bass), 5:30 no repeat, 11 strings with narration of memories by 4 narrators, yes repeat, 12:00, quiet music which may be used for background while people speak their memories. Very lovely. 2002
  • “Dark Waters,” 7:30, chamber orchestra (11 instruments plus violin, cello & bass sections,) plus solo violin,or,14 instruments plus viola solo, or, viola & piano, 3:00
  • “Devy’s Song,” violin & piano 1985, 2:30 minutes, very melodic & beautiful
  • “Not Me!,” violin, cello, & piano, 1989, 14 minutes, music about being tempted, getting hooked & throwing off drugs, violinist has the drug dealer part
  • “I Pledge My Love,” 1992, string quartet, & tenor; 3:11
  • “The Sky Speaks," 1996, 8 strings, or 8 winds, or combination of strings and winds, treble instrument, cello, percussion & piano, plus simple alternate, optional percussion 2 part for percussion composed for the chorus members to play; 10:00, new ageish, strong, soft, rhythmic
  • “The Healing Place VI,” 1985/1991 revised, flute, clarinet, violin, viola, cello, tape with click track, & optional narrator, low voice preferred, to poem by Grace Cavalieri; 14 minutes

VOICE, VOICE PLUS

  • “Anomalies I, II, III, IV; flute, trumpet, soprano, 1977
  • “Cry A Thousand Tears,” 1978 prepared tape, alto flute, muted trumpet, soprano,7:35 minutes;
  • “Garden Song,” excerpt from “ Portrait Of A Friend,” tenor & tape, 5:02, revised,1992
  • “I Pledge My Love,” June, 1992, tenor & string quartet , or, tenor & piano
  • “John’s Song” in memory John J. Hill, words & music V.A.R. voice and piano, 2:39 plus.
  • “Journey of Waters,” lyrics Grace Cavalieri , alternate title, ( “ Dark Waters,” treble instrument solo, ) 7:30 minutes, 14 instruments and soprano, or, chamber orchestra & soprano: 11 instruments & violin, cello & bass sections
  • “Journey of Water,” lyrics Grace Cavalieri , soprano & piano 3:00
  • "Journey of Waters II," lyrics, Grace Cavalieri, words, solo soprano or small chorus plus chamber orchestra; revised, 2006, 8:51.
  • “Portrait of a Friend,” 21 minutes, tenor & prepared tape, lyrics Grace Cavalieri, 1986
  • “Purple Ice” , voice and piano; alternate titles: “ Love Chain,” for man singer, 28 minutes, 8 separate songs, or, as a whole for a mono opera: White Ribbons of Love” ; “ Blue Bird” ; “ Ya Gotta Know Me” (male version “ Get With Me Baby” ); “ Liquid Gold” ; “ I Will Not Be There”; Journey of Waters, I Pledge My Love .



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