Eric Ewazen

Colchester is among the oldest cities in Britain, with an old Roman wall, a massive Norman castle, picturesque homes and churches, and, as in all decent English towns, colorful old pubs. Each movement...

As commissioning bassoonist Jeffrey Keesecker wrote after the concerto's premiere, 'Eric has composed a modern masterpiece, a profound work of depth and meaning that captures the soul of the bassoon.'...

Written for Jean Kopperud. Recorded by Charles Neidich and the Czech Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra for Albany Records. Accompaniments for piano and string orchestra with harp are both available.

A 3-movement concerto for oboe and string orchestra, Down a River of Time is an alternately joyous and wistful contemplation reflecting on life, memory, and the importance of dreams and ideals. Dedica...

The several days which followed the tragedy of September 11, 2001, New York became a city landscape of empty streets and impromptu, heartbreaking memorials mourning our lost citizens, friends and fami...

Eric Ewazen wrote Aftershock in New York right after the 9/11 attacks. More challenging and tragic than most Ewazen works for brass; Aftershock is perfect for concerts commemorating the 10th anniversa...

Quintet for Trumpet and Strings was commissioned by and dedicated to Chris Gekker, who premiered the work at the International Trumpet Guild convention in College Park, Maryland in May of 1991. The wo...

After witnessing the tragic aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attack on New York firsthand, Ewazen composed this as a memorial to those who lost their lives, and as a tribute to the resilience and d...

The concerto and recital repertoire for saxophone is centered around alto sax literature; making this 23-minute tenor concerto by Eric Ewazen a striking landmark. Commissioned by celebrated tenor saxo...

Ewazen's gift to honor the great horn player Fred Fox on his 100th birthday is a setting of text by Fox; himself; for voice and (appropriately) a chorus of eight horns. The uplifting; life-affirming p...

The Symphonic Dances were written for Peter Boonshaft, director of the Hofstra University Wind Ensemble, who premiered the work in 2009. The three movements (Gopak, Valse Triste, Barcarolle) are prese...

The Symphonic Dances were written for Peter Boonshaft, director of the Hofstra University Wind Ensemble, who premiered the work in 2009. The three movements (Gopak, Valse Triste, Barcarolle) are prese...

Ewazen seemingly takes inspiration from an endless array of sights; environments; and events. It would be impossible for him to be exposed to the wonder of Angkor Wat and to not distill his impression...

Ewazen seemingly takes inspiration from an endless array of sights; environments; and events. It would be impossible for him to be exposed to the wonder of Angkor Wat and to not distill his impression...