Literary Works and Music Compositions

THEATER PLAYS, POETRY — Drama ’The Mozart Conversation’ (2022). Stage play in three acts and two tableaux. Explores how Nannerl, Mozart’s sister, was the greater genius of the two siblings but her gifts and talent were repressed because she was a woman. English — Drama ‘The Aria of Nannerl Mozart’. Shortened one act version of ‘The Mozart Conversation’. English — Poem ‘The Music Carver’. English — Fantasy Children Story ‘Queen of Hearts’ A Celebration of Easter (2015). On the theme of empathy, joy and perseverance. English

OPERA, CANTATA, ORATORIO, LARGE VOCAL — Cantata “The Bells of Hope” Op. 63 (2025). In five movements for soprano, choir, percussion (timpani, tubular bells, marimba, drum, cymbals, triangle) and orchestra. Based on Native American texts about mutual respect and on the ‘Ave Maria’ prayer. The chimes that dominate the first movement highlight the call for world peace. English, Latin. — Cantata “Tears of the Earth” Op. 57 (2024). For soprano, choir, percussion (tubular bells, marimba, bass drum, timpani), and orchestra, on American Indian poetry about mutual respect and forgiveness. Precursor to the Cantata Op. 63. English. — “Alleluia for Mankind” Op. 59 (2023). Melody orchestrated for soprano, baritone, timpani, drum, choir and orchestra. English. — Oratorio “Requiem for the Fallen” Op. 50 (2018). For soprano, timpani, choir & orchestra. Originally composed to commemorate the soldiers fallen in WWI & WWII, it honors the victims of all wars and injustice - children, women and men. Lyrics based on the poem “In Flanders Fields” written in WWI at the war front by john McCrae. English. — Oratorio “Requiem for the Fallen” Op. 50 (2019). Expanded version of the Oratorio Op. 50 (2018) for soprano, timpani, choir & orchestra, mentioned above. The 2019 version starts with a section based on poems by Emily Dickinson, Lawrence Binyon and Rudyard Kipling. English. — Opera “Myüno de Gascogne” Op. 47 (2018). War time love drama in two acts & four tableaux. Action situated in France, at the beginning of WWI. Libretto based on ‘Myüno’, a poem by Arthur Naples, early twentieth century poet and mayor of a town in Gascony. French. — “Ave Maria” Op. 29d (2007 - Rev. 2008 to 2024). Large version of the Christian prayer. For soprano, choir, winds and strings. See below under Vocal the other shorter versions. Latin.

CONCERTO, LARGE ORCHESTRAL — IN PROGRESS: Left Hand Piano Concerto “Between War and Peace” Op. 64 (2025) in D flat, with selective instrumentation. The first and third movements contain passages for percussive l. h. piano. In four movements: 1. Echoes of War and Complaint of the Dove, 2. Voices for Peace?, 3. Bolero: between Optimism and Angst, 4. Proclamation: War, No More! — Concerto Grosso “The Chant of the last Forest” Op. 66 (2025). About the man made erosion of the environment. Instrumentation includes percussive and melodic piano and a complex percussion section. Expansion of Op. 64. — Concerto for alto saxophone and strings “Springtime in Chicago” Op. 61 (2024). — Overture “Birds of Paradise” Op. 60 (2023). Symphonic concert opening. — Concerto for piano and orchestra “Imagine New York” Op. 39 (2021). Concerto in four movements commemorating Freedom and welcoming of immigrants. 1. Welcome fanfare, 2. Statue of Liberty, 3. Central Park, 4. Times Square. — Fantaisie for piano and band “Destination West - Promontory Point 1869” Op. 52 (2018), based on the declassified Fantaisie Op. 41, and a precursor of the Piano Concerto Op. 39.
— Concerto for trumpet and strings Op. 40 (2012).
— Concerto for alto flute and strings Op. 40a (2012).
— Concerto for cello and strings Op. 40b (2012).
— Concerto for clarinet and orchestra Op. 34 (2012). In four movements.

CHAMBER — Trio for violin, violoncello and piano “Come Ye Who Love“ Op. 65 (2025) after Opp. 44 & 43. — Melody “Come Ye Who Love” Op. 43a (2014) for soprano, horn and piano. See under VOCAL — Trio for clarinet, violoncello and piano, “In Ténarèze Country” Op. 44 (2015). In two tableaux. — Brass quintet “Susie Sunshine” Op. 38 (2012). For trumpet I & II, horn, trombone and tuba. Adaptation of string quintet Op. 38a — String quintet “Susie Sunshine” Op. 38a (2012). For violin I & II, viola, violoncello and double bass. — Melody for Trumpet and Strings Op. 32 (2008). Transcription of “Ave Maria” Op. 29. Also for G-flute, strings Op. 32a. — “Solitude” Op. 28 (2007). A contemporary chorale for trumpet I & II, horn and trombone.
— String Trio “Baroque Fugue” Op. 6c (2007).
— Brass quintet: “Our World as It Is” Op. 20 (2005). For trumpet I & II, horn, trombone and tuba.
— “Little Elegy” Op. 3a (1997). For violoncello (or flute) and piano.
— “Elegy” Op. 3a (1996). For trumpet, violoncello and left hand piano. Expansion of Op. 3.
— Trio for trumpet, horn, and left hand piano, Op. 7 (1996).
— Trio for trumpet, violoncello and left hand piano, Op. 7a. Recast and redevelopment of Op. 7 (1996).
— “Of Barbed Wire and Red Roses“ Op. 1b (1996). Suite for large brass ensemble (4 tpt, 4 hn, 4 trb, 1 tb) and timpani.

VOCAL (short accompanied melodies and song cycles) — “Lullaby for the Earth” Op. 56a (2020). Melody for soprano and organ; setting of 1932 poem by John Hollow Horn, Oglala Lakota, son of Sioux chief Long Horn Bear.  About respect for the environment. English. — “Goodbye” Op. 53a. Melody on poem by C. Sandburg, for soprano, strings and for soprano, piano Op. 53b. English. — “Wanderer’s Night Songs" Op. 51 (2017). Setting of the poems by Goethe, for soprano and piano. German. — “Winter Wood" Op. 49 (2016). Songs on poems by I. Bunin, F. Tyutchev and Y. Petrachuk, for soprano, harp. Russian. — “Morgen” Op. 48 (2016). Melody on poem by John Henry Mackay, for soprano and piano. German. — “The Truth” Op. 46 (2015). Humorous melody for soprano and piano; text by E. M. Dubois. English. — “Yulia” Op. 45 (2015). Cycle of seven melodies for soprano and string quartet. English. — “Come Ye Who Love” Op. 43a (2014). Melody after John Donne and Channing, for soprano, horn and piano. English. — “Happiness", duets for soprano, mezzo & piano. Text by Thoreau, Donne, Barber, Channing, Op. 30 (2008). English. — “Ave Maria” Op. 29 (2007 - Rev. 2008 to 2024) on the Latin liturgical text. In several versions: large version for soprano, choir, winds and strings Op. 29d; soprano and piano Op. 29a; soprano and organ Op. 29b; soprano and string ensemble Op. 29c. — “Three French Songs” Op. 27 (2007). On poems by Baudelaire, Verlaine & Rimbaud for soprano and piano. French. — “Detours of Love" Op. 21 (2005). On poems by Verlaine, Rimbaud & E. M. Dubois / J. de La Fontaine for soprano and piano. French.

PIANO (solo) — Prelude and toccata “Proclamation and Toccata ‘Resolve and Pride’” Op. 62a (2025); recast of Op. 62 with a prelude (Op. 4 No. 2). — “Toccata 'Resolve and Pride’” Op. 62 (2025). Expression of patriotism in line with the spirit of Chopin’s patriotic compositions. — “Sketches of Freshness”, set of six miniatures, Op. 35 (2009).
— “The Pyrénées”, set of eleven miniatures, Op. 31 (2008).
— “Partita italiana” or fifth sonata Op. 26 (2006).
— “Caprices”, set of five pieces, Op. 23 (2006).
— “Brooklyn Rag”, piano ragtime Op. 22 (2005, 2025).
— “Neapolitan Suite" after the Organ Sonata. — “Pseudo Classical Sonatine” Op. 18 / 18a (2003, 2007).
— “Fantaisie française” or fourth sonata, Op. 17 (2003).
— “A Banker’s Dozen”, eleven miniatures in various harmonic styles, Op. 13a (1999). Op. 13b formatted for the visually impaired (1999).
— “Solemn Spring” or Virtuoso Concert Adagio, Op. 12 (1999). An exuberant toccata style rhapsody, meant to be joyful and uplifting.
— Third sonata “Colors of July" Op. 11 (1999).
— Second sonata, Op. 10 (1998). — “Proclamation”, Op. 4 No. 2 (1997). Assertive short toccata making a stand for pride and honor.
— “Prelude, Chromatic Invention and Toccatina” Op. 4 (1996). — Six pieces, Op. 4a (1996). Includes sections from Op. 4. — First sonata, Op. 2a (1996, Rev. 2005).

ORGAN (solo) — “Processional for a Wedding and Canonic Palindrome” Op. 25 (2006). Two organ pieces.
— “Organ Sonata - September 11, 2001 Memorial” Op. 16 (2002) in four movements; memorial to the victims of the September 11th, 2001 attacks in New York City, Pennsylvania and Virginia.

PERCUSSION — “Laying the First Transcontinental Railroad Track” Op. 58 (2024). Trio in one movement for timpani, marimba 5 & percussion section (anvil & hammers, bass drum, cymbals, thunder sheet and wind machine).

HARP (solo) — “In Arizona by the Campfire” Op. 42 (2014). Five melodies for concert harp.

HARPSICHORD (solo) — “Two Humoresques: Canonic Palindrome and Noisy Toy” Op. 14 (2000).

CARILLON — “Two Carillon Pieces: Crab Canon and Allegretto” for chromatic carillon, Op. 15 / 54 (2000). In commemoration of the Carillon, the first successful keyboard instrument, invented during the Middle Ages in the Low Lands — from Lille, France, and Flanders, Belgium, to Amerfoort, Netherlands.

ELECTRONIC — “A Visit from Comet Hyakutake” Op. 8 (1996). For Moog Synthesizer (on tape).
— “Prelude # 6” Op.9 (1996). For computer - Ensoniq sampler (on VHS tape).