Solo Violin
Thrones (1992) 9:12
Thrones are beings of will, or courage in esoteric cosmology. The music explores myths about these beings of will and courage, whilst simultaneously calling on the willpower of the violinist to do progressively more difficult double and triple stops higher and higher on the instrument, where they are harder to do. The audience concurrently witnesses the willpower of the violinist unfolding.
Thrones was awarded International Modern Music Award for Composition, Vienna in 1992.
Seraphim (1992) 7:52
Seraphim are spirits of light and love that help create the universe. Sometimes they are in flashes of lightening.
Cherubim (1998) 8:13
Cherubim are spirits of harmony
Violin and Piano
Dynamis (1998)
Dynamisare spirits who bring movement into the universe. Composed for Australian violinist Tim Veldman
Dynamis I Maestoso con Vaghezza 5:49
Dynamis II Slancia Vivace 3:09
Dynamis III Scherzando 3:29
String Quartet
Spiritus Solaris (1994) 8:28
Spiritus Solaris adds a fifth member to the string quartet, which is that of silence. In both movements, silence impacts the music as a vital element in the music. In Movement Two, silence evokes the playing of leaves in a breeze that momentarily block the sun.
Spiritus Solaris was premiered at Asian Music Week in Yokohama in 1999.
Mirrabooka Mornings (1989) 6:00
Mirrabooka means “under the Southern Cross” in the language Australian First Nations people. The Southern Cross is a constellation that is clearly visible in the starry night sky of Australia.
Trombone and String Quartet
Below the Star Stretched Sky (2006) 4:49
Gazing at stars and their constellations on a clear night by the sea gave rise to this music. A shooting star reminded of the vitality of the night sky. Are the stars alive? Does the earth as engaging to them, as they do to us? Composed for British trombonist Barrie Webb, this work is a celebration of the joy of star watching. The U.S.A. premiere was in Weil Auditorium Carnegie Hall, New York, By Barrie Webb and Soli String Quartet.
String Quintet
Archai (2010) 6:00
Archai are spirits of time in esoteric cosmology. They came into being through a sacrifice to the Cherubim of their inner substance of courage by spirits of Will in a creation phase.