“The work of the composer is perplexing because, while I actually manipulate musical materials to create the music itself, I am also simply the vessel through which the music speaks and tells me what it is to become.”
In Time of Trees, written for and commissioned by pianist Nicholas Ross, had its premiere in Virginia on September 27, 2026.
April 2026 release from Centaur Records
Gregory Mertl (b. 1969):
Pears on a Sill (2007)
Souffle et Contresouffle (1996)
Pictures Without an Exhibition (2020)
Heather Shea Lanners, piano
2017 release from Bridge Records
Gregory Mertl (b. 1969):
Afterglow of a Kiss (2000)
Immanuel Davis, flute, University of Minnesota Wind Ensemble, Craig Kirchhoff, conductor
Empress (1998)
University of Minnesota Wind Ensemble, Craig Kirchhoff, conductor
Piano Concerto (2008-2010)
Solungga Liu, piano, University of Minnesota Wind Ensemble, Craig Kirchhoff, conductor
2023 release from Frameworks Records
Gregory Mertl (b. 1969):
A Seeker’s Song (2006)
Kenneth Meyer, guitar
The title track is a solo guitar piece composed specifically for Ken Meyer. It’s the only non-vocal track on the album.
Upcoming Performances
In Time of Trees
Nicholas Ross, piano
Sunday, September 27, 2026, 1:00 p.m.
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia
In Time of Trees
Nicholas Ross, piano
Tuesday, September 29th, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
Westminster Canterbury of the Blue Ridge
Charlottesville, VA
Harrisonburg, VA
“Spinning Waltz” from Pears on a Sill
Heather Lanners, piano
Sunday, October 11, 2026, 2:30 p.m.
Stillwater, OK
Two Nocturnes
Heather Lanners, piano
Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, Michigan
“Spinning Waltz” from Pears on a Sill
Two Nocturnes
Heather Lanners, piano
Friday, November 6, 2026
Albion Piano Festival
Albion College
Albion, Michigan
New Work (commissioned by Dat Bolwerck)
Two Nocturnes
Plainte
Heather Lanners, piano
Saturday, April 24, 2027
Subtly Sculptural Exhibition and Commission
Dat Bolwerck
Zutphen, Holland
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