Full Score-In Japan there is an old tale which has been told since before time began. Two of the most beautiful stars in the night sky are Altair representing Man and Vega representing Woman. These two lovers can meet each other only one time each year on the night of July 7th. Living on opposite sides of the Milky Way they have to ride a ship to meet each other on that night. If it rains they cannot see each other because the river of the light in the sky is swollen. The name of the star ship that Altair and Vega ride is called Hoshi no Fune. I wanted to express in music the pain of these separated lovers.

The latest in a series of pieces written for CoMA string players  Bee Haven is a sound environment an imaginary outdoor space populated by plants flowers and bees. The sound of honeybee humming is the main focus of the work; around this the bees’ ‘haven’ (a living environment free from agricultural poisons and habitat destruction) is created through quiet air noise and gentle brushing of the instruments. There are no events in the piece save one brief flurry of rain; placing themselves within it listeners become part of the imagined space for the duration of the work.

Score-Written over a single week in May 1932 this Sextet is for two Violins two Violas and two Cellos - plus optional Double Bass. The rebellious Martinu absorbed many influences throughout an interesting life spent living in his native Czechoslovakia then France Spain Italy the U.S. and Switzerland.

from The Lemon Drop Kid-John Moss' holiday arrangements have become the choice of directors everywhere and his newest is sure to please as well. His sparkling version of this gentle Christmas waltz is holiday programming at its very best. Dur: 2:30