Concerto for Violin and Strings

Commissioned by the Northwest Chamber Orchestra for violinist Linda Melsted, this work exploits the textural and timbrel possibilities of the orchestra as well as the solo violin while at the same time providing rhythmic energy and lyricism.  “Skillfully crafted and clear in structure...Gratefully written for strings, the concerto was designed to make the musicians sound good.” says Wilma Salisbury of the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

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I. Sticks and Drums

II. Echo Fantasy

III. Declamation