FAQs 1 — Ronn Yedidia

Impromptu (in F minor, a 60-second work written for pianist Hagai Yodan’s recording project of ’60-second piano works’ by Israeli composers; 2021)

Preludes of Dusk and Dawn (dedicated to the memory of my mother – Rosa Yedidia (1933-2020); composed – 2020-2021):
I. Allegretto scorrevole con mistica (C# minor)
II. Moderato; solitario e desideroso (G# minor)
III. Allegro misterioso (D# Phrygian/Major)
IV. “Rose in the Garden” (Bb Major/C Major)
V. “Fantasia” (G Major/E Major)
VI. “Winds of Destiny” (A minor)
VII. “Dreams” (D Major)
VIII. “Storm of Fate” (G minor)
IX. “The Answer” (Eb minor)
X. “Butterflies” (Gb Major)
XI. “Calling of the Bird” (Bb minor)
XII. “Budding” (F Major)
XIII. “Prayer” (B minor)
XIV. “Before the Snow” (F# minor)
XV. “Fata Morgana” (A Major)
XVI. “Once Upon a Flower” (D minor)
XVII. “Despedida, Diego!” (C minor)
XVIII. “Bubbles” (Ab Major)
XIX. “Never Again!” (F minor)
XX. “Memories” (Db Major)
XXI. “Orly” (E minor)
XXII. “Yasemin” (B Major ‘impressionistic’)
XXIII. “Windows of Spain; Rest in Peace, Chick!” (B Major)
XXIV. “Oath and After…” (D# minor)
5 of the Preludes (I, II, V, VII, VIII) world-premiered by Gila Goldstein at the Longy School of Music in Cambridge, MA – on March 7th, 2022
Prelude XVI world-premiered by Stephen Beus at the New York Piano Academy – on December 4th, 2022
Prelude IV world-premiered by Gila Goldstein at Bargemusic in Brooklyn – on June 17th, 2023
Prelude XXIII world-premiered by Gila Goldstein at Furman University, South Carolina - on October 23rd, 2023

Memoirs (Poeme, dedicated to the memory of my cousin – Orit Yedidia-Halperin (1964-2020) ; composed – 2020)

12 Grand Etudes, Volume II (2012-2020):
Grand Etude No. 13 - in mixed keys, dedicated to Pnina Salzman (2012)
Grand Etude No. 14 - in A minor, dedicated to Fei-Ping Hsu (2014)
Grand Etude No. 15, “The Answer” - in B Major/E minor, dedicated to Elisha Abas (2014)
Grand Etude No. 16, “Spring Impromptu” - in G Major, dedicated to Gila Goldstein (2015)
World Premiere: Loewe Theatre at NYU, May 7, 2017 – by pianist Gila Goldstein
Grand Etude No. 17, “Flames on the Water” - in D minor, dedicated to Alexei Sultanov (2016)
Grand Etude No. 18, “Metamorphosis” - in F minor/Db Major, dedicated to Alice & Emma Tahmizian (2016)
Grand Etude No. 19 - in B minor, dedicated to Natan Brand (2017)
Grand Etude No. 20 - in Db Major, dedicated to Stephen Beus (2017)
First Performance: Oklahoma State Music Teachers Association, June 3rd, 2022 – by pianist Stephen Beus
Grand Etude No. 21, “Gospel” - in Eb Major, dedicated to Nathaniel Yangco (2018)
Grand Etude No. 22, “Unison” - in F# minor, dedicated to Jochem le Cointre (2018 – rewritten in 2020)
Grand Etude No. 23, “Kaleidoscope” - in G# Major, dedicated to Corey Hamm (2018-19)
Grand Etude No. 24, “Orit” - in Bb minor, dedicated to Shota Ezaki (2019)

15 Waltzes (2011-2017)

Mia’s Dream (Little Fantasy, 2012)
Dedicated to Mia Veissid in honor of her Bat-Mitzva celebration
Fantasy (2007)
Commissioned by Mrs. Paula Oreck for pianist Alon Goldstein
World Premiere: University of Oklahoma in Norman, OK – on November 9th, 2014 (Stephen Beus, pianist)
Rhapsody (2006)
Commissioned by the 2006 San Antonio International Piano Competition
First Performances given by 5 finalists at the San Antonio International Piano Competition, October 2006
Alexey Koltakov – Winner of the Best Performance of Commissioned Work Award
Piano Sonata No. 6, “Bells of Dawn” (2004)
Nominated for the 2005 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition
Dedicated to Emma Tahmizian
First Performance: Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, March 2007 (Soheil Nasseri, pianist)
European Premiere: Berlin’s Konzerthaus, Kleiner Saal, April 2007 (Soheil Nasseri, pianist)

Dances of Earth, Wind and Fire (1999-2003):
I. Firebirds
II. Hush ! Desert Winds…
III. Tribes On Earth
IV. Prelude To The Ocean
V. The Abyss Of Wars
Commissioned by 21st Century Classical
World Premiere: Alice Tully Hall, New York – on September 30th, 2003 (Soheil Nasseri, pianist)

The Mission is Impossible (2002)
Commissioned by Mr. Nathaniel Yangco
First Performance: The Americas Society, New York, May 2002 (Nathaniel Yangco, pianist)

12 Preludes for Children, Vol. II (2000)

21 Waltzes (1996-2001)
Varied sets premiered at “Sundays on the Island” Music Series, City Island, New York, 1998, and at the Piano Music Teachers’ Guild of New Jersey, lecture/recital, 2000

Cadenza for W.A. Mozart’s Piano Concerto in C minor, K. 491 (2000)
Commissioned by Dr. Ronald Wharton
First Performance: Robbins Auditorium at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, May 2000 (Ron Wharton, pianist)
Blue and White (1998)
Cool (1998)
Overture (1997)
Stride (1997)
Toward the Gardens of Heaven (1997)
Dedicated to brother & poet Gil Yedidia
First Performances:
Carola van den Houten’s Soiree in NYC , November 14th, 1997
“Sundays on the Island” Music Series, City Island, New York – on February 8th, 1998
Ballet With the Wind (1997)

12 Grand Etudes, Volume I (1993-1997, 2002-2006):
Grand Etude No. 1 – in C minor (for the right hand) , dedicated to Leon Fleisher
Grand Etude No. 2 – in G Mixolydian, dedicated to Natasha Tadson
Grand Etude No. 3 – in Eb/F# Major, dedicated to Marc-Andre Hamelin
Grand Etude No. 4, “Notturno” - in Bb minor, dedicated to Pnina Salzman
Grand Etude No. 5 – in D Major, dedicated to Evgeny Kissin
Grand Etude No. 6, “Sunrise” - in A minor, dedicated to Ilene McKeown
Grand Etude No. 7, “The Flight Over The Ocean” - in F# Major, dedicated to Arthur Hart
Grand Etude No. 8, “A Voice is Calling in the Desert at Night” - in C# minor, dedicated to Fiona Grant
Grand Etude No. 9, “Spring” - in E Major, dedicated to Martha Argerich (Revised: 2021)
Grand Etude No. 10, “Tempest” - in B minor, dedicated to Ivo Pogorelich
Grand Etude No. 11, “Tragic” - in Ab minor (for the left hand), dedicated to Ronn Yedidia
Grand Etude No. 12, “Mountain Heights” - in F Major, dedicated to Dan-Wen Wei
Varied sets first performed at Hotel Wales Chamber Music Series, New York, January 1995, and at Steinway Hall, New York, November 1996

Chanson (1996)
From the Valley (1996)
Ether (1996)
First Performance: Steinway Hall, New York, November 1996
And His Mind Wandered (1996)
12 Preludes for Children, Vol. I (1994-1996)
First Performance: Steinway Hall, New York, November 1996
Flower in the Garden (1995-1996)
For Emily (1995)
Mourning Melody (1995)
First Performance: Sutton Place Synagogue, New York, during a memorial service for Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, November 1995
Parade (1995)
Apparitions (1995)
First Performance: Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, September 2002 (Soheil Nasseri, pianist)
In the End of All Ways (1995)
Passing (1995)
Passacaglia (1995)
First Performance: Steinway Hall, New York, November 1996
Echoes (1995)
The Wind (1995)
The Dream of My Birds (1995)
First Performance: Steinway Hall, New York, November 1996
Scherzando D’Amore (1994)
Exercise in Common Time (1994)
Impromptu, “Motherland” (1994)
Legend, “The River of Love” (1994)
Ballade No. 2 (1993)
Piano Sonata No. 5 (1991-1992)
Dedicated to Marc-Andre Hamelin
World Premiere: Kioi-cho Salon Hall, Tokyo, Japan – on August 5th, 2018
Shota Ezaki, pianist
Soliloquy (1991)
First Performance: Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, March 2003 (Soheil Nasseri, pianist)
Chorale (1991)
First Performance: Christ & St. Stephen’s Church, NewYork City, April 1992
6 Nocturnes (1991)
First Performance: Bloomingdale House of Music, New York, March 1993
7 Short Pieces (1990)
First Performance: B’nai Jeshurun Synagogue, New York, November 1990
Poeme (1989-1990)
Melodie (1989)
Dedicated to Fiona Grant
First Performance: Memorial Auditorium, Louisville, Kentucky, January 1991 (Winner of 1991 New Sounds Competition)
Piano Sonata No. 4, “Treludium” (1988)
Dedicated to Joe Patrych
Episode, Etude and Song (1986)
First Performance: B’nai Jeshurun Synagogue, New York, November 1990
Piano Sonata No. 3, “Outcries” (1985)
Dedicated to Arthur Hart
First Performances:
Paul Hall, Juilliard, May 6th, 1986 (Arthur Hart, pianist)
New Music Weekend at Lincoln Center, Juilliard Theater, April 1987 (Aviva Aranovich, pianist)
(Winner of the Juilliard Composition Competition)
Peery Roads (1985)
First Performance: Memorial Auditorium, Louisville, Kentucky, January 1991 (Winner of the 1991 New Sounds Competition)
Chaconne (1984, revised: 1988)
First Performance: Moscow Conservatory, May 1990
Piano Sonata No. 2 (1983)
First Performance: YMCA Hall, Jerusalem, January 1985 (Uriel Tsachor, pianist)
Ballade for the Mournful Moon (1982)
Dedicated to Pnina Salzman
Prophets (1981)
First Performance: Israeli Jazz Festival, Jerusalem, March 1982
Etude No. 2 , “Chaplinian” (1977)
First Performance: Tel Aviv Museum, May 1977
Piano Sonata No. 1 (1976-1977)
I. Allegro con forza II. Mesto
First Performances:
Bruno Walter Auditorium, Lincoln Center, New York – on April 14th, 1984 (World Premiere; Arthur Hart, pianist)
Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition, 1984 (Arthur Hart, pianist)
Etude No. 1 (1975)

Two-Piano Works

Longa Shahnaz - traditional Lebanese tune (transcribed for 2 pianos; 2016-17)

Perspectives - Homage to Frederic Chopin (2010)
co-composed with Haim Cotton
First Performance: Merkin Concert Hall, April 2010

Piano & Organ Works

Symphonic Poem (2008-10)
Commissioned by the Hudson Valley Piano Club for the New York Piano-Organ Duo

Miscellaneous Solo Works

Sonata for solo guitar (2016-18) - Commissioned by Ms. Fiona Fein for guitarist Giacomo La Vita:

I. Moderato ad lib.; Allegretto
II. Andante nobile
III. Presto appassionato

Sparx2 (solo clarinet; 2013)
Commissioned by the Adele and John Gray Endowment of AICF – for clarinetist Alexander Fiterstein

6 Etudes for solo guitar (2011) – Commissioned by Ms. Fiona Fein for guitarist Giacomo La Vita:
No. 1 – in D minor
No. 2 – in E minor/B Major
No. 3 – in Eb minor
No. 4 – in F Major
No. 5 – in G Major/Eb Major
No. 6 – in A minor

Sparx (solo clarinet; 2010)
Commissioned by the Adele and John Gray Endowment of AICF for clarinetist Alexander Fiterstein
Ballade (solo guitar; 2005)
Commissioned by and Dedicated to Giacomo La Vita
First Performance by Giacomo La Vita at the Greenville Community Church Recital Series in New York, February 7, 2010
Lara (solo violin; 2004)
Dedicated to Lara St. John
Jubilation (solo organ; 2002)
Dedicated to Chris & Mercedes Rice in honor of their wedding
First Performance: Trinity Episcopal Church, Stamford,Connecticut, October 2002
2 Waltzes (solo accordion; 1999, 2001)
First Performance: The Unitarian Church of Montclair, NewJersey, October 2001
Chaconne (solo cello; 1995)
Dedicated to David Eggar
Fanfare (solo piccolo trumpet; 1995)
In memory of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin
Awakening (solo violin; 1991-92)
Dedicated to Paul Gati
Pluralism 1986 (solo bass clarinet; 1986)
Dedicated to Bohdan Hilash
First Performance: Sion Contemporary Festival, France, August 1986

Chamber Works

Niggun (for clarinet & piano; 2019)
Dedicated to Giora Feidman
Moonstruck (for vibraphone, percussion and piano; 2011)
co-composed with Yuval Edoot
First Performance: Merkin Concert Hall, April 2011
The Concordians (for flute, violin, cello, guitar & piano; 2011)
Commissioned by the Concordia Conservatory of Music & Art
Berceuse (for flute, violin, cello, guitar & piano; 2011)
3 Pieces for clarinet & piano (2010):
I. Impromptu
II. Nocturne
III. World Dance
Commissioned by Dr. & Mrs. Malcolm & Davina Weller
First Performance: Merkin Concert Hall, April 2010
String Trio (for violin, viola and cello; 2009-10):
I. Enigma
II. Scherzando
III. Finale
composed for the Amerigo Trio (Glenn Dicterow, violin; Karen Dreyfus, viola; Inbal Segev, cello)
First Performance: Merkin Concert Hall, April 2010
Nebulight Zone (for vibraphone, percussion and piano; 2008)
co-composed with Yuval Edoot
First Performance: Merkin Concert Hall, May 2008
Sweet, Sweet Rachel (for string quartet and piano; 2008)
Dedicated to Rachel Weller
First Performance: Merkin Concert Hall, May 2008
Farewell, Nathaniel (for clarinet and piano; 2007)
In memory of Dr. Nathaniel Yangco (1975-2007)
First Performance: Merkin Concert Hall, May 2008
Trio (for clarinet, cello and piano; 2007)
commissioned by the Seattle Chamber Music Society for its 2007 Summer Festival
First Performance: Seattle Chamber Music Society Summer Festival at Lakeside School, July 2007
Concertino (for clarinet, string trio and piano; 2007)
Commissioned by Mrs. Paula Oreck for clarinetist Alex Fiterstein
First Performance: Merkin Concert Hall, New York, April 2007
Domm (for vibraphone, percussion and keyboards; 2006-2007)
co-composed with Yuval Edoot
First Performance: Merkin Concert Hall, April 2007
Lyric Trio (for flute, cello and piano; 2006)
First Performance: Merkin Concert Hall, New York, April 2007
String Quartet No. 2 (in two movements ; 2006):
I. Chorale
II. Danza
Dedicated to the Maia Quartet
First Performance: Merkin Concert Hall, New York, May 2006
Fantaisie Concertante (for harp, flute and string quartet; 2006)
Commissioned by Mr. Gideon Vaisman for harpist Suzanna Klintcharova
First Performance: Merkin Concert Hall, New York, May 2006
In and Out (for vibraphone, percussion and piano; 2006)
co-composed with Yuval Edoot
First Performance: Merkin Concert Hall, New York, May 2006
Impromptu a Two (for vibraphone, percussion and piano; 2004-2005)
co-composed with Yuval Edoot
First Performances: Christ & St. Stephen’s Church, New York, March 2004
Merkin Concert Hall, New York, April 2005
Panorama (for cello and piano; 2003)
Dedicated to Wanda Glowacka
Presto ( for violin and cello; 2003)
Dedicated to Wolfgang Tsoutsouris & Wanda Glowacka
Ominous Games (for 2 trumpets, vibraphone, piano and double bass; 2003)
First performance: Christ & St. Stephen’s Church NewYork, March 2003
Little Hours of Bliss (violin, cello and piano; 2002 , revised in 2007)
Commissioned by the Ahn Trio
First Performance: The Admiral Theatre, Bremerton, Washington, May 2002
Poeme-Fantasie (cello and piano; 2002)
Commissioned by the Oklahoma City Community Fund
Waltz (cello and piano; 2002)
Commissioned by the Oklahoma City Community Fund
Winter of Birds (2 string quartets and piano; 2001-2002)
First Performance: Christ & St. Stephen’s Church, NewYork, March 2002
Toward the Horizon (string quartet, flute and piano; 2000)
First Performance: Christ & St. Stephen’s Church, NewYork, April 2000
Between Night and Day (percussion ensemble and piano; 1998)
First Performance: Christ & St. Stephen’s Church, NewYork, April 1999
Rondo Macabre (violin and piano; 1997)
Dedicated to Wolfgang Tsoutsouris
First Performance: “Sundays on the Island” MusicSeries, City Island, New York, 1998
Piano Quintet (Piano, 2 violins, viola and cello; 1996-1997)
First Performance: Christ & St. Stephen’s Church, NewYork, April 1997
The Song on the Land (bassoon and piano; 1996)
Transcribed for violin, cello & piano; 2005 – for the Ahn Trio
First Performance: YMCA Hall, Jerusalem, March 2003
Fantasy (violin and piano; 1996)
First Performance: “Sundays on the Island” MusicSeries, City Island, New York, 1998
Poeme (clarinet and piano; 1995)
First Performance: Christ & St. Stephen’s Church, NewYork, April 1996
Fanfare (piccolo trumpet; 1995)
In memory of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin
(Transcribed for piccolo trumpet & piano; 2004)
First Performance: Merkin Concert Hall, New York, April 2005
Cheers (flute and piano; 1995)
Trio No. 1 (violin, cello and piano; 1994-1995)
First Performance: Christ & St. Stephen’s Church, NewYork, April 1995
Nocturne (cello and piano; 1994-1995)
Lullabye (cello and piano; 1994)
Transcribed for violin, cello & piano; 2001 – for the Ahn Trio
Vocalise (flute and piano; 1993)
First Performance: Christ & St. Stephen’s Church, New York, April 1994
Encore (violin and piano; 1993)
First Performance: Late Night Show, Hartford TV, October1993
When Will I See You Again? (flute and piano; 1993)
Transcribed for violin, cello & piano; 2003
First Performance: Merkin Concert Hall, New York, May 2006
Elegy (violin and piano; 1991-1993)
First Performance: Christ & St. Stephen’s Church, New York, April 1993
Trio No. 2 (flute, clarinet and piano; 1992)
First Performance: Christ & St. Stephen’s Church, NewYork, December 1992
“Black Snow” (flute, clarinet and piano; 1986)
First Performances:
Society for New Music in Syracuse, New York, February 1989 (Winner of the 1988 Brian Israel Award)
Alice Tully Hall, May 1989 (Winner of the Juilliard Composition Competition)
Tableaux Decousus (alto flute, bass clarinet and piano; 1986)
3 Light Pieces (clarinet, piano and synthesizers; 1985)
Pyramids (bass clarinet and piano; 1985)
Symbolism 1985 (two flutes; 1985)
First Performance: University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, January 1986
Suite for Flute and Piano (in four movements; 1983-1984)
First Performance: Festival of the Atlantic, New Jersey, August 1990
Seclusion (violin and piano; 1983)
String Quartet No. 1 (in two movements; 1982-1983):
I. Grave
II. Moderato; Allegro
First Performance: Leonia United Methodist Church, Leonia,New Jersey, October 2001
Introduction and Scherzo (violin and piano; 1980)

Vocal Works

202 Songs in popular & ethnic styles (1995-2018)
First Performance of 15 songs: Temple Israel, Great Neck, New York, February 2000
Various sets premiered at Merkin Concert Hall, New York, in 2005, 2006 , 2007, 2008, 2010 & 2011
20 songs premiered at Tzavta, Tel Aviv, on May 5, 2007
12 songs premiered at the Rozin Auditorium, Tel Aviv, on July 29, 2019

“Danny Dan” (Nocturne – for soprano & guitar; music & lyrics by Ronn Yedidia; 2012-13)
In memory of Ronn’s cousin, Danny Grinberg (1959-2011)
Written for Jeanai & Giacomo La Vita on the occasion of their debut CD
First Performance: Greenville Community Church, Scarsdale, NY, February 2013

“Modim Anachnu Lach”, from the Jewish prayer (baritone, S.A.T.B. choir, cello and piano; 2008)
Commissioned by Cantor Raphael Frieder
First Performance: Merkin Concert Hall, May 2008

“Mi Sheberach”, from the Jewish prayer (baritone, S.A.T.B. choir, oboe, cello and piano; 2005)
Commissioned by Temple Israel of Great Neck: Dedicated to Cantor Raphael Frieder
First Performances: Temple Israel of Great Neck, Long Island, September 2005
Merkin Concert Hall, New York, May 2006

Music for 7 biblical texts – co-composed with George Cavalieri:
“Songs of Worship” (Revelation 5, for chorus and piano; 2007)
“A Song for the Nations” (Psalm 67, for chorus and piano; 2007)
“A Prayer of Moses – the Man of God” (Psalm 90, for chorus and piano; 2005)
“The Song of Moses and the Lamb” (Revelation 15, for chorus and piano; 2006)
“Song of the Multitude from Every Nation” (Revelation 7 ; 9-12, for baritone, chorus and piano; 2005)
“Think On These Things” (Philippians 4 ; 8, for chorus and piano; 2005)
“Give Thanks” (Jeremaiah 33 ; 11, for chorus and piano; 2004)
Commissioned by Mr. George Cavalieri

As Long as the Candle is Lit (for S.A.T.B. choir and piano; 2003)
Commissioned by the Zamir Chorale
First Performance: Merkin Concert Hall, New York, March 2005

The Pond (vocalise & piano; 1996)

“Tov Lehodot”, from the Jewish prayer (mezzo soprano and piano; 1995-1996)
First Performance: Christ & St. Stephen’s Church, New York, March 2004

“Shema”, from the Jewish prayer (mezzo soprano and piano; 1996)

“Yehi Ratson”, from the Jewish prayer – 2 versions in a popular style (voice and piano; 1995)
Commissioned by Ms. Sharon-Esther Lampert

The Song On Crossing the Red Sea, “Shirat HaYam” (in 6 movements, for baritone and piano; 1990)
Commissioned by Mr. Amos Schulberg

By Prana (soprano voice and bass clarinet; 1986)
First Performance: NYU Festival, May 1986

JAZZ WORKS

Middle of the Road (piano trio; 2023)
Dudu Kedem (dedicated to my buddy, the heroic David Kedem; piano trio; 2023)
First Performance: Connolly’s Klub 45, New York, March 2023
If I Were a Julius (piano trio; 2022)
First Performance: The Delancey, New York, January 2023
Never Landed (piano trio or sax-piano-bass-drums; 2022)
First Performance: The Delancey, New York, January 2023
Ma’alesh (piano trio; 2022)
Just Like That (piano trio; 2020)
Ronndo (piano trio; 2019-20)
Love Not Easy (piano trio ;2017)
dedicated to Keith Jarrett
Puzzle (piano trio; 2017)
First Performance: Bernie Wohl Center, New York, May 2018
Yossi Cohen Is Life (dedicated to my best buddy, the late Yossi Cohen; piano trio; 2016)
First Performance: The Delancey, New York, January 2023
Joke (piano trio; 2015)
First Performance: The 55 Bar, New York, February 2018
Flashback (for flute, piano, bass and drums; 2015)
First Performance: The 55 Bar, New York, February 2018
I Thought So (dedicated to the great Robin Williams; piano trio; 2014)
First Performance: The 55 Bar, New York, February 2018
You (piano trio; 2013)
Train To The Moon (piano trio; 2013)
If Ever (for flute, piano, bass and drums; 2013)
First Performance: West End Presbyterian Church, New Yrok, May 2014
Sharp Haze (piano trio; 2012-13)
First Performance: West End Presbyterian Church, New Yrok, May 2014
EX-Rays (for flute, piano, bass and drums; 2012-13)
First Performance: West End Presbyterian Church, New Yrok, May 2014
Carry On (for flute, piano, bass and drums; 2011)
First Performance: West End Presbyterian Church, New Yrok, May 2014
Funking (for flute, piano, bass and drums; 2011)
First Performance: West End Presbyterian Church, New Yrok, May 2014
Quest (for flute, piano, bass and drums; 1996, revised: 2011)
First Performance: West End Presbyterian Church, New Yrok, May 2014
Your Song (piano trio; 2009)
dedicated to Keith Jarrett
Seesaw (piano trio; 2007)
Jazz Time (piano trio; 2007)
Boppin’ (piano trio; 2004)
U.N.I. (co-composed with Yuval Edoot; for piano, vibraphone, bass and drums; 2004)
Bittersweet (piano trio; 2004)
First Performance: Bernie Wohl Center, New York, May 2018
Night Standard (piano trio; 2003)
Orion In The Sky And On My Earth (dedicated to my beloved boy Orion; piano trio; 1998)
First Performance: The 55 Bar, New York, February 2018
The Other Side Of The Road (dedicated to my musician friend Richard Thompson; piano trio; 1998)
A Journey To Nowhere (for flute, piano, bass and drums; 1994)
Soul Seeks A Place (for flute, piano, bass and drums; 1994)
Timeless Night (for flute, piano, bass and drums; 1993)
Brazilian Dream (for flute, piano, bass and drums; 1992)
And Love For All (for flute, piano, bass and drums; 1992)
Melodie (dedicated to my gorgeous wife Fiona; for solo piano; 1989, revised & arranged for flute, piano, bass and drums; 2011)
First Performance: Memorial Auditorium, Louisville, Kentucky, January 1991 (Winner of 1991 New Sounds Competition)
Ballade (for flute, piano, bass and drums; 1988)
Superfusion (for flute, piano, bass and drums; 1986-88)
Variations on Four Jazz Tunes (for flute, piano, bass and drums; 1985)
Meira (dedicated to my beloved mother-in-law Meira Yatsiv; for flute, piano, bass and drums; 1984)
Streams (for flute, piano, bass and drums; 1983)
Arabesque (for flute, piano, bass and drums; 1983)
Horizons (for flute, piano, bass and drums; 1982-1983)
Landscapes (for flute, piano, bass and drums; 1982)
Shallow Water (for electric piano, acoustic piano, bass and drums; 1981)
First Performance: Israeli Jazz Festival, Jerusalem, March 1982
Prophets (for piano, flute, bass and drums; 1981)
First Performance: Israeli Jazz Festival, March 1982 (selected amongst the winning compositions at the festival, and performed at the Jerusalem Theater during the final event which was broadcast live on Israel’s National Radio)

Ethnic and Klezmer Tunes

For Ukraine (for accordion, guitar, bass & percussion; 2022)
world-premiered on solo accordion by Ronn Yedidia at The Center at West Park in Manhattan; March 19, 2022
KlezDance No. 14, “Debka Blues” (for accordion, violin, guitar, bass & percussion; 2015)
KlezDance No. 13, “Thalassaki and The Little Shepherd” (for accordion, flute/violin, guitar, bass & percussion; 2013)
Dedicated to Ronn’s mother, Rosa Yedidia
KlezDance No. 12 (KlezJazz), “Round and Round” (for accordion, flute/violin, guitar, bass & percussion; 2013)
Dedicated to Ronn’s mother, Rosa Yedidia
KlezDance No. 11, “The Magic Flute” (for flute, accordion, violin, guitar, bass & percussion; 1997, 2013)
First Performance – with DanzaNova and flutist Marc Stocker: Baruch Performing Arts Center, NYC, February 2013
KlezDance No. 10, “Flying Gypsy Polka No. 2″ (for solo accordion or with ensemble; 2012)
KlezDance No. 9, “Desert Winds” (for accordion, violin, guitar, bass & percussion; 2011)
First Performance – with DanzaNova: Merkin Concert Hall, April 2011
KlezDance No. 8 (for accordion, guitar & ensemble; 2011)
KlezDance No. 7, “Mazurka” (for solo accordion or with ensemble; 2009)
KlezDance No. 6, “Flying Gypsy Polka” (for solo accordion or with ensemble; 2009)
First Performance – with Polkastra: Le Poisson Rouge, New York, September 2009
KlezDance No. 5, “Ragtime Polka” (for solo piano or with ensemble; 2009)
KlezDance No. 4, “Celtic Kalkadunga Polka” (for accordion, violin, didgeridoo, bass and percussion; 2009)
First Performance – with Polkastra: Le Poisson Rouge, New York, September 2009
KlezDance No. 3 (for solo accordion or with ensemble; 2008)
First Performance – with DanzaNova: ArtsEcho Galleria, Union City, New Jersey, December 2008
KlezDance No. 2 (for solo accordion or with ensemble; 2008)
First Performance – with DanzaNova: ArtsEcho Galleria, Union City, New Jersey, December 2008
KlezDance No. 1 (for solo accordion or with ensemble; 2005)
First Performance – with DanzaNova: ArtsEcho Galleria, Union City, New Jersey, December 2008
2 Waltzes (for solo accordion or with ensemble; 2002, 2003)
First Performance: The Unitarian Church of Montclair, New Jersey, September 2004

Orchestral Works

Symphony No. 1 in G# minor, “Netzach Yisra’el” (“The Eternity Of Israel”, 2013-2014 )
   I. Allegretto alla marcia
   II. Allegretto scherzando (“Rain Dance”)
   III. Adagio divino
IV. Allegro brioso
written for conductor Dalia Atlas

Violin Concerto in A minor, “The Silken Violin” (dedicated to violinist Paul Gati; 2009-2021):
   1st movement: Allegretto e molto sensibile (2009)
Commissioned by the Tel Aviv Museum
World Premiered on April 13, 2010 at the Tel Aviv Museum – with solo violinist Wagner Luiz Rodrigues & the Israel Chamber Orchestra (abbreviated version)
   2nd movement: Adagio (2010-2012)
   3rd movement: Allegro ma non troppo ( “Mother’s Outcry”, 2020-2021)

World Dance (2010, orchestrated for solo clarinet & symphony orchestra in 2012)
World Premiered on October 16, 2012 by clarinetist Alexander Fiterstein and the University of South Carolina Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Prof. Donald Portnoy @ USC’s Kroger Center for the Arts

Fantaisie Concertante (for solo harp, flute and string orchestra; 2006)
Commissioned by Mr. Gideon Vaisman for harpist Suzanna Klintcharova
First Performance: Young Soloists of New York Chamber Orchestra, Kiril Tarpov – conductor,
Symphony Space, New York, June 2006

Steps in the Wonderland (symphonic work; 1997-1998)
First Performance: Christ & St. Stephen’s Church, NewYork, March 1998
4 Performances by the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra during the IPO’s 70th Anniversary concert season, George Pehlivanian – conductor, Jerusalem’s Congress Center, Tel Aviv’s Mann Auditorium, Haifa’s Auditorium; May 2007

Concerto for Piano, Electronic Instruments, Choir and Orchestra (1989-1990)
Commissioned by Dr. Joseph Bookstein
First Performances:
Sherwood Auditorium, La Jolla, California, July 1990 (Ken Bookstein, pianist)
Alice Tully Hall, New York, May 1991 (Ken Bookstein, pianist)

Verses (for solo flute and orchestra; 1984-1985)
Dedicated to Ed Bottoms