Commissioned for the Debussy Trio. Movements include: I. Forgetting the Words II. How sad, how strange the days that are no more III. DT Variations in a Tasty Rondo Shell...
This piece now serves as the final movement of Ternion Sonata No. 1, but is available separately, as an encore, etc....
This section features instrumental and vocal music, including sacred and secular choral works, that are most appropriate in a concert setting. Click the music links for mp3 excerpts. For any inquiries, please contact webmaster@PaulGibsonMusic.com
FatRock Ink, Music Publishers Item# 076-2202
Violin, clarinet, cello, and harp [c. 17:30]
This multi-movement work, played continuously, is inspired by Margaret Craven's affecting novella about life among the Kwakiutl people in British Columbia, I Heard the Owl Call My Name.
"[Gibson's] moving The Calls of the Owl evoked nature imagery with lyrical counterpoint and flowing ostinatos."
Los Angeles Times
FatRock Ink, Music Publishers Item# 076-2203
flute, viola, harp c. 4:15
This piece now serves as the final movement of Ternion Sonata No. 1, but is available separately, as an encore, etc.
excerpt performed by the Debussy Trio
FatRock Ink, Music Publishers Item# 026-2363
String orchestra [6:40]
(Watch the YouTube video based on this music.)
[virtual realization through Sibelius Sounds]
Available from the composer.
Organ [c. 5:00]
Organist Audrey Jacobsen commissioned this work, whose quiet reflective nature was designed to provide contrast between two large virtuoso pieces.
[excerpt from premiere by Audrey Jacobsen at Blessed Sacrament, Hollywood]
FATROCK Ink Music Publishers - #076-2201
Flute, viola, and harp [c. 6:10]
Commissioned for and premiered by the Debussy Trio, this highly rhythmic chamber work uses both tonal and serial techniques in contemplation of divine interplay. The Debussy Trio has recently released their recording of this work, both in CD and mp3 formats.
[Excerpt performed by the Debussy Trio]
FatRock Ink, Music Publishers
flute, viola, harp [c. 14.30]
Commissioned for the Debussy Trio. Movements include:
I. Forgetting the Words
II. How sad, how strange the days that are no more
III. DT Variations in a Tasty Rondo Shell
[excerpt realized through Sibelius Sounds]
