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L’Homme et la mer

Vocal soloist, piano 2016 / 5’50”

$15.00

L’Homme et la mer takes its text from the poem of the same name by Charles Baudelaire. The words evoke a sense of motion and power, sadness and longing. The music attempt to capture these emotions through broad pianistic gestures and lyrical melody.

L'Homme et la mer
Performed by Omar Najmi and Brendon Shapiro

Abraham and Isaac

SATB choir 2014 / 6’45”

$15.00

Based on the biblical story of Abraham and Isaac, this choral piece explores the event in a dramatic form. Inspired by the works of Eric Whitacre, the piece utilizes a dense choral texture with a theatrical exploration of a well-known story.

Abraham and Isaac
Performed by the NYU Madrigal Singers

Annabel Lee

Vocal soloist, piano 2013 / 5’30”

Edgar Allan Poe’s classic poem, Annabel Lee, is written in a very metrical and lyrical way. This lends itself perfectly to a musical setting. The piece plays with Poe’s words, portraying both a sense of reminiscence and internal mourning.