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Bolcom's commission was originally to write a duet piece for Metropolitan Opera stars soprano Benita Valente and mezzo-soprano Tatiana Troyanos. However, while the composition was in development, Troyanos unexpectedly died. The design was then changed, representing the late mezzo-soprano with a viola instead. The composer selected three poems about the acceptance of death for the set: "Ailey, Baldwin, Floyd, Killens and Mayfield" (Maya Angelou), "'Tis not that Dying hurts us so" (Emily Dickinson), and "Let Evening Come" (Jane Kenyon). Let Evening Come was recorded by soprano Benita Valenti, pianist Cynthia Raim and violist Michael Tree, and released on Centaur Records. ... Read more

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Concert-Piece was premiered in 1959 by electronic composer/clarinetist Morton Subotnick and William Bolcom at Mills College, where they both studied composition with Darius Milhaud. 15 minutes. ... Read more

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This vocal sheet for tenor/piano features the piece sung by Rudolpho in A View from the Bridge. Based on the play by Arthur Miller, this opera was commissioned and premiered by the Lyric Opera of Chicago. ... Read more

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This work is written for two keyboard players at two pianos, a harmonium and a harpsichord. Includes performance and historical notes by the composer. ... Read more

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New York Lights ... Read more

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Aubade

Songs: Aubade For Oboe Or B-flat Saxophone With Piano ... Read more

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With relentless energy and a driving pulse, the Finale<-i> from William Bolcom's Fifth Symphony lends itself quite naturally to an interpretation for the contemporary percussion ensemble. Impressive!

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The recent release of Bolcom's first and fourth violin sonatas marks the first time all four of these great works are available. Performers, teachers and student violinists will include these in their repertory. ... Read more

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This concerto in three movements by one of today's greatest composers is now available for violin and piano. Includes program notes by Bolcom. Duration ca. 20 minutes. ... Read more

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Seasons ... Read more

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Sonata for Violincello ... Read more

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Four piano rags by William Bolcom titled "The Garden of Eden" for advanced piano students. ... Read more

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This unique five-movement set was a collaboration between Bolcom and Curtis-Smith, both on the faculty at the University of Michigan. For a year, each composer would write ten measures before passing the piece back to the other, making these pieces true compositional collaborations. It was premiered by James Giles on November 15, 1998. ... Read more

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15 original rags from William Bolcom, including the Graceful Ghost Rag, The Poltergeist, Dream Shadows, The Garden Of Eden, Seabiscuits Rag, and more. ... Read more