Zaimont

Snazzy Sonata : For Piano Four Hands.

The four movements of this Entertainment for Two are titled: Moderate Two-Step; Lazy Beguine; Be-bop Scherzo; and Grand Valse Brillante. With a biographical sketch.

Capriccio : For Solo Flute.

This lively movement is mostly in 6/8 and 9/8 meters, with a 3/4 middle section which is a little slower in nature. Of advanced difficulty.

Prestidigations : Contemporary Concert Rags. [CD]

A large collection of rags composed by Zaimont for a variety of instruments and combinations. Zaimont is often heard accompanying on the piano.

Reflective Rag : For Ragtime Ensemble / Orchestrated By David Reffkin.

Zaimont originally composed this piece for piano solo. This version is scored for flute, clarinet, cornet, trombone, drums, piano, and strings. With program and biographical notes.

Israeli Rhapsody : For Wind Ensemble (2006).

Commissioned by the Saint Mary's University Concert Band. This is Zaimont's tribute to the complex people and landscape of Israel. With program notes.

Wind Quintet No. 2 (Homeland).

Parts for Zaimont's 2002 wind quintet. The music is in three movements: Forest into Fields; Echo; and Meditation and Dance. Of advanced difficulty. With a program note. A score is available for sale separately. Duration ca. 17 minutes.

Stillness : Poem For Orchestra (2004).

Most of this work was composed while Zaimont was in residency at the Copland House. The music, in three parts, explores the colors of stillness and quiet. With program notes. Duration ca. 18 minutes.

Spirit Of The Lord : For Double Choir (SATB), Brass Quartet And Organ (1991-92).

Commissioned by the American Guild of Organists for their 1992 convention. In this work, Zaimont sets texts from the Old Testament, as well as writings by Dr. Martin Luther King. Printed from manuscript.

American City - Portrait Of New York : For Piano.

Contents: 1. Rush Hour -- 2. Harbor Fog -- 3. Coffee House -- 4. Central Park -- 5. 'Scrapers -- 6. Garment Factory. With a composer's note. One plate. Five of the movements were originally composed by Zaimont at age 12. 'Scrapers was added around 2010.

Ages Of Love : For Baritone And Piano.

Suite Impressions : For Solo Piano.

Contains: Folk Song; Jazz Waltz; In Pop Style.

Meme : For Flute, Clarinet, Violin and Two Violoncelli.

The French title: "identical - the same" is indicative of the work's form. Harmonic materials presented in the first half are repeated in intricate vari- ants using tumbling compound meters in the second half. The opening first thre measures are a sort of leit-motif for the entire work. Winner of…

Calendar Collection : For Solo Piano.

A collection of twelve short, programmatic pieces, each corresponding to a different month in the year. There are also two sets of "Preparatory Excer- cises" (six each) : January through June, and July through December.

Nocturne - la Fin De Siecle : For Piano Solo.

Doubles : For Oboe and Piano (1993).

A ten-minute single movement work in three sections. Commissioned by Lisa Kozenko premiered by her with pianist Dana Burnett in March 1993 at the Weill Recital Hall of Carnegie Hall.

Two Rags : For Solo Piano.

This edition includes Reflective Rag and Judy's Rag. Both are short movements of moderate to advanced difficulty. With a biographical note.

Astral - A Mirror Life On The Astral Plane : For Clarinet Solo.

Dedicated to Alan Kay and John Anderson. A fluid and unmetered movement, contemplative in nature. Of advanced difficulty. Also available in versions for viola and for sax. With program and performance notes.

Valse Romantique : For Solo Flute (1972).

This waltz movement has a fairly free feel, mainly due to the many gradations in tempo found throughout the music. Of advanced difficulty. Duration ca. 5 minutes.

Astral - A Mirror Life On The Astral Plane : For Viola Solo.

A fluid and unmetered movement, contemplative in nature. Of advanced difficulty. Also available in versions for clarinet and saxophone. With program and performance notes.

Astral - A Mirror Life On The Astral Plane : For Alto Saxophone Solo.

A fluid and unmetered movement, contemplative in nature. Of advanced difficulty. Also available in versions for clarinet and viola. With program and performance notes.

Wind Quintet No. 2 (Homeland).

Commissioned by the Minnesota Commissioning Club for the Bergen Woodwind Quintet, and premiered in Minneapolis, November 2002. The music is concerned with the change and resolution of an opening sonority. With a program note. Parts are available separately. Duration ca. 17 minutes.

Two Songs : For Soprano and Harp.

Includes: At Dusk in Summer -- and The Ruined Maid. Commissioned by the New York State Music Teachers Association.

Lazy Beguine : arranged For Ragtime Ensemble by David Reffkin.

Sacred Service : Psalm 97 SATB - Piano Or Orchestra.