This work was commissioned by the Kansas City Symphony and premiered by Benjamin Beilman and the Kansas City Symphony with Gemma New conducting on June 4, 2022 in Helzberg Hall.
“All grown-ups were once children...but only few of them remember it.” -Antoine de Saint-Exupéry in The Little Prince
Growing up, I loved reading The Little Prince. My first violin concerto explores this innocence, and the loss of that innocence. In three movements, instead of sharing a direct narrative I invite the audience to follow their own path as they listen. This concerto was written for my dear friend and wonderful violinist Benjamin Beilman, and the Kansas City Symphony, both great supporters of my work.
This concerto is dedicated to my mother.
2024
Commissioned by the Bravo! Vail Festival for Anne-Marie McDermott and the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra
2022
This work was commissioned by the Bravo! Vail Festival and premiered by Anne-Marie McDermott and the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra on June 25, 2022.
2022
This work was commissioned by the Kansas City Symphony and premiered by Benjamin Beilman and the Kansas City Symphony with Gemma New conducting on June 4, 2022 in Helzberg Hall.
2021
Commissioned by the Amarillo Symphony and Nu Deco Ensemble for mezzo soprano J'Nai Bridges
2017
Written for Yo-Yo Ma and the Kansas City Symphony
2016
Commissioned by The Amarillo Symphony
2011
Commissioned By The New York Youth Symphony
