Three States of Water at NYU

I was so happy with the performance of Three States of Water during Tuesday night's New York Composers Circle concert at NYU. In fact, the whole concert was fantastic, and we had a terrific turnout on a somewhat rainy day. Here's a few pics from the evening.

Introducing the piece

The ensemble

Jonathan Engle

Mary Barto

Aki Kasuga

Three States of Water on Tuesday

I've had a chance to hear Mary Barto, Aki Kasuga, and Jonathan Engle rehearse my Three States of Water, and let me tell you: They are HOT! I'm very excited about the concert on Tuesday. It will be the first time my music has been heard at New York University. The concert is being presented by the New York Composers Circle, and will start at 8pm in the Frederick Loewe Theater, 35 West Fourth Street. (I'm a big fan of Lerner and Loewe, so I think this is so cool!) 

There's a suggested donation of $15, students free with ID card. Click the flier for more information. See you there!

Three States of Water at Mannes

Three States of Water is a difficult, virtuostic piece, and so I was delighted to hear it performed at Mannes College of Music on May 13. Here is Mary Barto, the director of the flute ensemble, introducing the work.

This piece was originally written for three flutes rather than a full ensemble. The original version will be performed next week by Mary Bart, Aki Kasuga, and Jonathan Engle at New York University next Tuesday, May 20. The concert time is 8pm, and the venue is the Frederick Loewe theater at 35 West 4 Street. Suggested donation is $15. For more information, head to the website for the New York Composers Circle.

Violin Sonata Premieres, New Arrangement of Three Elegies

What a terrific concert yesterday at the Blessed Sacrament Church on the Upper West Side. Soprano Sofia Dimitrova performed a new arrangement of my Three Elegies, and Stani Dimitrova premiered my first Violin Sonata. Jenny Huang was superb accompanying on piano. I received wonderful comments from everyone, so thank you. And many thanks especially to these wonderful musicians who bring new music to life.

It was a beautiful day -- Mother's Day, as it happens -- and after the concert we took a walk over to Cafe Mozart to relax! (Click pics for larger size.)

Jenny Huang, Sofia Dimitrova

Stani Dimitrova

Stani, Betty, Sofia, Jenny