by Kile Smith | Mar 2, 2013 | Concerto, new music, Orchestral Music, Piano music
Variations on a Theme of Schubert Solo Piano, 17′ kilesmith · Variations on a Theme of Schubert, solo piano Solo Piano, Orchestra—2222—2100—timp, 1 perc—str. 17′. Full score kilesmith · Variations on a theme of Schubert, for piano and orchestra The theme...
by Kile Smith | Mar 24, 2012 | new music, Piano music
My first thought was to call this short piano work Elegy, my second, not to. We were all saddened by the tragedy of Sam Hsu’s death, but anyone who knew Sam could not stay sad for long. Elegy, though, seemed to lock me into sadness, however peaceful or resigned...
by Kile Smith | Dec 6, 2011 | Broad Street Review, Classical music, Spirituality
[Most have now heard the tragic news of the passing of Samuel Hsu, our friend, colleague, and brother, on December 2nd. My … appreciation is such a weak word . ..some frail thoughts of mine on this truly great man are at the Broad Street Review, first published 6 Dec...
