In the 1st work: David Starobin, guitar. In the 2nd-3rd works: Susan Narucki, soprano (3rd work) ; Speculum Musicae ; William Purvis, conductor. In the 4th work: Daniel Druckman, timpani
The 1st work for guitar; the 2nd for trumpet, trombone, harp, mandolin, guitar and vibraphone; the 3rd for soprano, oboe, clarinet, violin and violoncello.
Compact disc.
Biographical and program notes by Malcolm MacDonald, and vocal texts with English translations (27 p. : ports.) inserted in container.
Durations: 2:37; 10:11; 15:22; 24:18.
The 1st-3rd works recorded at Mastersound, NY, Dec. 1997, Sept. 2000, and June 2001, respectively. The 4th work recorded Dec. 2000 and Jan. 2001, American Academy of Arts and Letters, New York.
The 3rd work sung in Italian; words from various sources.
Shard (2:37) -- Luimen (10:11) -- Tempo e tempi (15:22) -- Eight pieces for four timpani (24:18)