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Latest updates, premieres, and achievements
Violin Concerto World Premiere
My Violin Concerto received its world premiere on November 18, 2023, featuring the extraordinary violinist Sirena Huang, gold medalist of the 2022 Indianapolis International Violin Competition. The performance was with the Flint Symphony Orchestra under the baton of acclaimed conductor Enrique Diemecke.
This premiere represents a significant milestone in my compositional journey, bringing together a virtuosic solo part with rich orchestral textures.
2024
"Homages" for Strings Completed
The composition "Homages" for strings has been completed. This work pays tribute to various musical traditions while exploring contemporary string techniques and textures.
2020
Fantasy for Double Bass Completed
"Fantasy for Double Bass and Chamber Orchestra" was completed in August 2020. This work explores the virtuosic capabilities of the double bass in dialogue with chamber orchestra textures.
String Quartet #2 Competition Winner
"String Quartet #2" was selected as the winner of the 2020 Kassia Music Composition Competition. Kassia performed it on April 25, 2020 at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Bethesda, MD.
2019
Piano Quintet at ISB Convention
The "Piano Quintet" was selected for performance at the International Society of Bassists Convention in June 2019 in Bloomington, IN, showcasing the work in a prestigious international forum.
String Quartet #2 Premiere
The Argus Quartet premiered "String Quartet #2" on March 8, 2019, in Brookline, MA. This performance marked the first public presentation of this significant chamber work.
2018
Seven Movements for Viola Completed
"Seven Movements for Unaccompanied Viola" was completed in late October 2018. This substantial work explores the full expressive and technical range of the viola as a solo instrument.