'Lady of Grace' is a meditativework inspired by the Ave Maria prayer text. A soothing yet emotionally movingpiece in a minor tonality, it captures the essence of grace and beauty. It wasoriginally written as an art- song for either Mezzo-Soprano or Baritone voice whose ranges match the cello range. It has been recorded by Margaret Brandman (piano) and Ariel Volovelsky (Cello).

?AsBlue As Turquoise Pearls? was inspired by the lyrics of ?The Water Dragon? apoem by Benita Rainer which is included in Margaret Brandman?s Cosmic Wheel ofthe Zodiac song cycle. The sounds of agentle waterfall in the piano introduction establish the ethereal mood of thework. The melodies and delicate harmoniesin this calming and transcendent piece capture the beauty of deep rich coloursas suggested by the title.