The Piano Trio was written at the request of composer Kyle Werner's friend and colleague Patricia Davis and premiered in 2016 at the Geneva Conservatory.
Composition History
String Quartet No. 2 'In Memory' was commissioned by Rod McFaull in memory of his son Jordan Guzzino McFaull, who passed away at age 26.
Compositional Technique
The String Quartet No. 1 explores archetypical themes associated with four portions of a day: solitude (night), grace (morning), service (afternoon), and hospitality (evening).
Composition History
The String Quartet No. 1 was composed in 2017 with support from an Artist Grant from the Center for Faith & Work and premiered at Redeemer Presbyterian Church.
Compositional Technique
In String Quartet No. 2 'In Memory', the cello represents Jordan Guzzino McFaull, the commissioner's son, and its interactions with other instruments drive the form.
Album & Artwork
The album title "Kairos" is a Greek word conveying a significant moment or season of time, contrasting with "Chronos" which refers to measurable time.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Composer Kyle Werner's music seeks to bridge the transcendent and the deeply personal, drawing inspiration from natural landscapes, birdsong, art, and theology.
