“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.”
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
Pictures Without an Exhibition
Heather Lanners, piano
Featured Recital, American Matthay Association for Piano 65th Annual Festival
Friday, June 30, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
Pennsylvania State University
State College, PA
Passages
Anna Hendrickson, oboe and Kenneth Meyer, guitar
world premiere
September 23, 2023, 8 pm
Merryall Center for the Arts
New Milford, CT
Pictures Without an Exhibition
Plainte
Heather Lanners, piano
Tuesday, October 3, 2023, noon
UNIRIO Noon Concert Series
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Pictures Without an Exhibition
Plainte
Heather Lanners, piano
Wednesday, October 4, 2023, 7:30 pm
UNESP
São Paulo, Brazil
Pictures Without an Exhibition
Plainte
Heather Lanners, piano
Friday, October 13, 2023.
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR
Pictures Without an Exhibition
Plainte
Heather Lanners, piano
Saturday, December 9, 2023
Corisicana Artist Residency
Corsicana, Texas
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