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An affectionate tribute to Czech-American composer Karel Husa, the composer's teacher at Cornell University. Two traditional Czech songs are quoted that Husa has used in his own music, as well as the

Close harmonies and a lyrical melody paint the sense of longing one feels after losing a loved one. An exploration of dissonance and resolve, this a cappella piece provides comfort in a time of

The monodrama Ahab is the third that Hall has created with librettist Caitlin Vincent. This ten-minute work takes an imaginary approach to the final moments in the life of Herman Melville's

"American Death Ballads was composed especially for tenor Brian Thorsett and premiered by him at the San Francisco Conservatory, November 1, 2015, with pianist John Churchwell, and at the National

American Triptych presents aspects of spiritual experience as expressed by three North American poets: Americans E. E. Cummings and W. S. Merwin, and Canadian Bliss Carman. The first movement, i thank

American Triptych presents aspects of spiritual experience as expressed by three North American poets: Americans E. E. Cummings and W. S. Merwin, and Canadian Bliss Carman. The third movement, Mariner's

"This musical setting of the well-known Dylan Thomas poem focuses on the strength and certainty of the message - though death may claim the mortal life, the spirit of humanity endures. Thus, the piano

Written as one continuous movement, the music begins with a haunting Aria. A chromatic musical language creates a mysterious mood. The pianist and violinist trade musical motives back and forth as equal but

Extracted from the cantata "The Great Lakes," this epilogue paints a beautiful picture of William Wilfred Campbell's poetry. Beginning with a flute solo, continuing with flowing accompaniment, and ending

A stand-alone art song for mezzo-soprano and piano on a text by Linda Pastan. Also included in Cipullo's collection Songs for Mezzo-Soprano.

This piece from the set Madrigals for the Seasons conjures up vivid images of autumn: the fading of summer flowers, the colors of the leaves, the browning of the fields. The musical setting is

This setting illustrates a modern yet straightforward setting of a well-known communion text. Voice parts are divided at times and the sopranos have a few places that are challenging tessitura. The interior

Two arias from the Western opera "Riders of the Purple Sage" are included in this score for bass or baritone and piano: Ballad of Milly Erne and The Gun Song.

The beloved hymn Be Thou My Vision has long been part of our rich musical heritage of hymnody. The text is by St. Dallan Forgaill (6th Century Irish), and the tune is Slane (Traditional Irish),

Chancel choirs will find light work in this rich and lilting setting of Romans 10:14-15 featuring a soaring flute, soprano solo, and deliberate repetition of the word "beautiful."

The iconic poem by Ella Wheeler Wilcox is set here in a lilting and gentle composition that may be performed by an ensemble or by a full choir. Peaceful, serene, and comforting, this was commissioned by

Written for the Choir of the Church of the Advent in Boston, Massachusetts, this piece was composed for the wedding of John Sterling Lambert and Susan Tighlman Bisson at the Advent on October 12, 2002. The

Love and loss are the themes of this moving poem by A.E. Housman. The musical setting for tenor and piano encapsulates the deep emotion inherent in the poem.

Singer Molly Fillmore commissioned Hall to compose songs based on six of her own poems, each poem being a poetic illumination of a lesser-known woman visual artist. Their names are also the song titles:

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

Excerpted from the ten-movement, 30-minute work "Insomnia," this stand-alone art song for baritone and piano is also included in Cipullo's collection Songs for Baritone, Volume 2.

Collected Songs for Soprano and Piano includes music from the following four sets of songs: Five Love Songs; Suenos de Esperanza; Three Simple Songs; and five excerpts from