Date: 2006
Instrumentation: alto saxophone, piano
Commission: Sigma Alpha Iota
Dedication: For Robert Samels and Chris Carducci
Premiere: John Sampen, saxophone, and Marilyn Shrude, piano. SAI 44th National Convention—Orlando, Florida. 7/29/06
Duration: ca. 11′
Publication: C. F. Peters
Reviews: “The newest work, ‘Lacrimosa’ has a wonderfully intimate interplay between the two instruments. Very organic in how the piano and saxophone unfold their duet, the piece is compellingly expressive and filled with poignant imagery, which the two players [Sampen and Shrude] captured dramatically.” Deseret Morning News. Salt Lake City, Utah. “‘Dreamscape’ is striking” by Edward Reichel. September 16, 2006.