String Compositions
Bucolic Sketches
Bucolic Sketches was inspired by Alberto Ginastera’s Obertura para el fausto criollo (1943)
which is from his early period referred to as “Objective Nationalism” (1934-1948). Objective
Nationalistic works often integrate Argentine folk themes in a straightforward fashion, while
works in the later periods incorporated traditional elements in increasingly abstracted forms. Intermediate to advanced difficulty. 7 page score.
Rhapsody on Themes by Debussy for viola and guitar
Composed in 2021.
Difficulty Level (1-6): 5. Duration: 9 minutes.
New York Impromptus for String Trio
I. Tango
II. Interlude
III. Danza
These Impromptus are based on my Argentine Piazzolla/Ginastera influences, with New York jazz harmonies and also inspired by the renowned Polish composer Krzysztof Penderecki's String Trio (1991).
MILONGA y MISTERIO • for Cello and Guitar
This Argentine-style slow Milonga is dedicated to tango pianist Octavio Brunetti – a New York colleague who passed away from a mysterious virus in 2014. The piece is to be played rubato espressivo. Dynamics might be adjusted to optimize balance.
The work also includes Whole Tone harmony from my Debussy influences.