American Troubadours has a genesis that I am particularly proud of. One of my former Music Theory students and alumni of SFCM, Patrick Galvin, agreed to play a piece of mine on a recital I had a few years after his graduation. He was impressed enough by my style of composition that when he had an opportunity to choose a composer for a commission, I was his choice. American Troubadours is a result of a commission by Patrick Galvin and InterMusicSF, an arts organization focused on representing artists who create and commission music for small ensembles.
         Patrick Galvin is not only a classical violinist but he also plays in an Americana-folk band dedicated to seamlessly representing many different styles of American folk music. It only seemed fitting that this unique set of crossover skills should be aptly represented in a piece of music written for him.  I set out to find American folk songs that embodied this spirit.

Cwik - American Troubadours

Composer, Guitarist, and Pianist living and working in the San Francisco Bay Area. Follow me for news on concerts, events, and updates including new recordings. Contact Stefan at stcwik@gmail.com


Cwik - American Troubadours

Stefan Cwik