Lament for Shirley

Lament for Shirley is a musical tribute to the composer's grandmother. Through a variety of musical moods, the piece reflects the deep, meaningful, and accomplished life she lived. Throughout the work there is a strong sense of nostalgia and recollection, mostly attributed to the free and wistful nature of the musical material but also to the harmonic content used. This will make a great counterpoint to any solo recital, especially where a moment of reflection or reverence is needed.