Now a staple of contemporary saxophone repertoire, the four movements of Kilstofte's Sonata imply a Baroque sensibility served with a [post-]modern twist. Its infamous Recitative (featuring

A solemn fanfare inspired by the mensural advances of the early Renaissance and the terrifying events of 9/11. As the composer states, "The image ever-imposed before my mind's eye was that of two towering,

Commissioned in memory of renowned oboist/pedagogue John Mack, the title hints at how influential teachers shape their students' internal dialogues. Cast in two movements, the first (Ricercare doloroso)

Written for and dedicated to the composer's wife, this deeply moving solo work depicts the gradual unfolding of personality that occurred during and through their exchange of handwritten letters. Cast in