I Won't Be Afraid

Benedictus for Strings

Duet for Guitar and Violin, Mvt II. - Labyrinthine

This piece is a custom-built Max/MSP application to control the acoustic Utopa and Sauer organs in the Orgelpark, Amsterdam, NL (https://www.orgelpark.nl/en/Instrumenten/Our-Instruments). Performed live by Isaac Barzso, November 26, 2022.

and then nothing turned itself inside-out (live) // Orgelpark Hyperorgan // 2022

Frenetic Revelries is a fast-paced, revelrous piece for string trio (vn, vl, vc). As I began writing the piece with the idea of a high-energy sound in mind, I couldn't help but be drawn to thoughts of a thrilling, wild dance or party flying off the rails and chaos ensuing. The sheer vibrance of string instrument timbres made bringing out those human elements of the piece a very appealing and rewarding task, and while I'm not a composer who is known for aggressive, fast music, I had a lot of fun using some of my pre-existing harmonic and textural preferences for such exhilarating tempi. It is my sincere hope that anyone who hears the work finds enjoyment and excitement in the raucous energy that defines it.

Premiered November 11, 2022, by the Amorsima Trio in Bird Hall at the UofL School of Music

Violin- Mia Detwiler
Viola- Michael Capone
Cello- Kourtney Newton

Frenetic Revelries

in honor of Ms. Jeanette Lerman Neubauer's birthday 
premiered April 20, 2016 at the Curtis Institute of Music
jean-michel richer, tenor
gloria ferry-brennan, violin
chen cao, cello

CONUNDRUM
A woman seeks the highest truth.
A light shines, seducing.
Light.  Shining light.
Where is revelation?  
Pure truth.  Pure light.
Come close to see.
The highest truth is without image.
But without image, how can the truth be known?
The light blinds.  The woman fails.
She turns to words for solace.
Words seduce.  
The highest principle is without words.
But if there are no words, how can the principle be known?

Lyrics by Jeanette Lerman

Based on a Zen koan allegedly found on a Buddhist sculpture, quoted in English, and discovered by the author on the Internet.


Conundrum -- tenor + vln + vcl + loop pedal

String Quartet no. 1 - "Vespers" III. Jubilations

KANYE IN MY HEAD

Quarter Past Four (by Avriel and the Sequoias)- Cover

Reverie is a lyrical, contemplative piano solo with a beautiful melody and interesting, chromatic harmonies.

This is a perfect piece to introduce intermediate students to the key of G-flat major because it’s carefully crafted for ease of playing, with the deliberate goal to ensure the player’s success. The hands remain rooted to the G-flat major pentascale position throughout much of the piece. Movements outside the position are minimal and mostly step-wise, making the piece very accessible.

The piece comes with a Getting Started Guide that will help players navigate and practice the piece efficiently.

This is a digital download that comes with a studio license, allowing for unlimited use with students you personally teach.

https://daniel-light.com/product/reverie/

Reverie, by Daniel Light

Composer, Conductor, Pianist, Vocalist, UofL BM ‘23, UofL MM ‘25

Frenetic Revelries

Benjamin Carter

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