Barber on a Walk

July 2023 (for solo violin)

This is a gift for Gil Shaham,

written with loving memories of performing the Barber Violin Concerto with Mr. Shaham in the National Youth Orchestra of the U.S.A. in celebration of NYO-USA’s 10th anniversary.

This is a sonic imagination of what Barber on a walk, in the midst of envisioning his Violin Concerto, would be like, with references to the memorable melodic materials from the piece.

I hope to forever remember and cherish Mr. Shaham’s bright, heartwarming smile and magical playing through this piece.