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Lilith was a female demon, dating from ancient times, a child-stealing witch of worldwide folklore. This five-movement virtuoso show piece is among the most ambitious music ever written for alto saxophone. Now in print some years after composition, it has already become a near legendary challenge in university classical saxophone circles. The five movements are: The Female Demon, Succuba, Will-O'-the-Wisp, Child-Stealer, The Night Dance.

(E.B. Marks). Bolcom's commission was originally to write a duet piece for Metropolitan Opera stars soprano Benita Valente and mezzo-soprano Tatiana Troyanos. However, while the composition was in development, Troyanos unexpectedly died. The design was then changed, representing the late mezzo-soprano with a viola instead. The composer selected three poems about the acceptance of death for the set: "Ailey, Baldwin, Floyd, Killens and Mayfield"...

(E.B. Marks). A View from the Bridge, with a libretto by Arnold Weinstein and Arthur Miller, is a faithful adaptation of the Arthur Miller play. Set in the Sicilian-American community of 1950s Brooklyn, this story deals with the timeless themes of classical tragedy: incestuous love, jealousy, betrayal and revenge. The opera was premiered at Lyric Opera of Chicago in 1999. The same production was performed at the Metropolitan Opera in 2002. The...

Four-movement chamber work with each movement focusing on a fantastical tale, including: a love affair with a vampire, flying centaurs, a dwarf's serenade, and an abandoned ferryboat. 18 minutes. Four-movement chamber work with each movement focusing on a fantastical tale, including: a love affair with a vampire, flying centaurs, a dwarf's serenade, and an abandoned ferryboat. 18 minutes.

An early Bolcom chamber work premiered by his composition teacher in 1962. In three movements. 7 minutes. An early Bolcom chamber work premiered by his composition teacher in 1962. In three movements. 7 minutes.

Based on the motion picture A Wedding by Robert Altman and John Considine, premiered at Lyric Opera of Chicago. Libretto by Arnold Weinstein and Robert Altman.

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A virtuosic show-piece commissioned by pianist Ursula Oppens.

Previously available in separate volumes, the original 24 Cabaret Songs have been collected together for the first time in this new complete edition. Includes bios, notes from the composer, and Weinstein's article What Is Cabaret Song?

This exciting new edition includes every piano rag written by William Bolcom and matches the recording by John Murphy. There are 22 compositions, including: Eubie's Lucky Day * Graceful Ghost Rag * The Poltergeist * Raggin' Rudi * Tabby Cat Walk * Knight Hubert * Glad Rag * and more. Features a foreword by the composer, a biography, many photos, and commentary by Bolcom throughout.

With music by William Bolcom and libretto by Arnold Weinstein and Arthur Miller, this opera in two acts was given its World Premiere at the Lyric Opera of Chicago in October of 1999. The gripping story of love and betrayal is set in the rich background of the 1950s Italian immigrant life in Brooklyn. In addition to the libretto, the single sheet music is available for Rodolpho's aria, "The New York Lights." (00352362, $3.95)

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