by Kile Smith | Feb 9, 2018
Variations on a Theme of Schubert Solo Piano, 17′ Solo Piano—2222—2100—timp, 1 perc—str. 17′. Full score The theme is from Schubert’s song “An mein Klavier,” or “To my Piano.” Following the theme are seven variations, each exploiting significant...
by Kile Smith | Feb 9, 2018
2007; hn-str; 18′ Premiered 2 Mar 2007, Jennifer Montone, Philadelphia Classical Symphony, Karl Middleman. Commissioned by the Philadelphia Classical Symphony. Review 1. In the darkness, fire is kindled 2. Procession 3. Exsultet The Exsultet is an ancient chant...
by Kile Smith | Feb 6, 2018
2006; violin, piano; 11′ Written for and recorded by David Kim, CD and score published by Paul Jones Music in the collection The Lord is My Shepherd. 1. Sinner, Don’t Let This Harvest Pass Sinner, don’t let this harvest pass, Sinner, don’t let this harvest pass,...
by Kile Smith | Feb 6, 2018
1. Jesus, Master, O discover 2. When the stars begin to fall 3. Little David, play on your harp Some spirituals have been called black, some white, and while there are distinguishing characteristics, the spiritual as a genre rises above race to an American unity. The...
by Kile Smith | Feb 6, 2018
The Three Graces Orchestral (original) version: oboe, horn, cello soloists, string orchestra. 11′. Full score Premiere of original version: Chamber version: oboe, horn, cello soloists, piano, double bass. 11′. Score Premiere of chamber version, first 8...
