Composer's Notes: The flute trio is inspired by the singing of the tropical birds on the island of Curacao in the Caribbean, namely the Chuchubi, whose song is most melodious and varied. All fast runs in

The word 'intarsia' is derived from the Latin word interserere which means "to insert." The technique of intarsia inlays sections of wood (at times with contrasting ivory or bone, or mother-of-pearl) within

For Contrabassoon and String Quartet. The contrabassoon is truly the king of bass instruments. It plays the part of a powerful, jolly, and sometimes inebriated ruler in this regally off-beat piece featuring

For Contrabassoon and Piano. The contrabassoon is truly the king of bass instruments. It plays the part of a powerful, jolly, and sometimes inebriated ruler in this regally off-beat piece featuring the