Compositions

Intruder is based on a poem by Ray Gonzalez in which he describes a mysterious, desolate mountain landscape. The music attempts to depict this image through sparse textures and full, expressive piano writing.

My Earliest Memory is based on a poem by Ray Gonzalez in which he describes a fond memory of his grandmother and their mutual love for one another. The music attempts to recreate this interaction, but through a veil of dreamlike sounds. The work is dedicated to the memory of Richard G. Brand, who left us far too soon.

• March 24, 2009. Bryan Bolzenthal (baritone), Shane Lamb (piano); performed in the Recital Studio at the University of Texas at Austin.
• April 19, 2007. Bryan Bolzenthal (baritone), Shane Lamb (piano); performed in the Bates Recital Hall at the University of Texas at Austin.