Of his Chimera Waltzes (2016), John David Earnest writes, "My goal was to link together ideas from completely different sources, in the same way that the chimera of ancient mythology were hybrid creatures
Elegy was commissioned by organist Douglas Cleveland. It is a one-movement work in a lyrical, meditative style. Its harmonic language is French-influenced, but the composer considers the piece
In one movement with two contrasting sections, the work opens with the Serenade, which is tranquil and melodic. It is followed by the energetically angular, raucously rhythmic Dance that features a catchy
This solo is the third in a series of works by the composer titled Sojourn for solo instruments. The single-movement work utilizes a Silesian folk song from Schlesische Volkslieder (used in the hymn Fairest
Composed especially for Franklin Cohen, former Principal Clarinetist of the Cleveland Orchestra. It was commissioned in 2015 for the 25th anniversary of the Arts Renaissance Tremont Chamber Music Concert