[a smattering of streaming mp3s and the like; for more audio, visit the MUSIC page]
CALYPSO (2009) 4:46
from Penelope (New Amsterdam Records, 2010)
for mezzo-soprano, chamber orchestra, and electronics
performed by Shara Worden and Signal
Words by Ellen McLaughlin
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DAUGHTER OF THE WAVES (2011) 8′ (2:13 excerpt)
from Beautiful Mechanical (yMusic; New Amsterdam Records, 2011)
for flute/alto flute, clar/bass clar, trumpet, Fr. horn, electric guitar, violin, viola, cello
performed by yMusic
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DISQUIET (2005, rev. 2012) 14′ (2:25 excerpt)
Live recording
for full orchestra
performed by the Yale Philharmonia, conducted by Shinik Hahm
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IDENTICAL TWIN (2010) 4:14
Live recording
from Taking Turns in My Skin (song cycle)
for soprano, fl/alto fl/picc, clar/bass clar, Fr. horn, tmpt, electric guitar, violin, viola, cello
performed by Shara Worden and yMusic
Words by Ivanna Yi
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THREAD AND FRAY (2007) 4:14
for bass clarinet, viola, and marimba
performed by Sara Budde (bass clarinet), Beth Meyers (viola), and Alex Lipowski (marimba)
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Live Recording
from Unremembered (song cycle)
for SSAATTBB Vocal Octet
performed by Roomful of Teeth
Words by Nathaniel Bellows
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STANZAS IN MEDITATION (2005) 10:40
for two sopranos and harp
performed by Synergy Vocals (Micaela Haslam and Amanda Morrison) and Louise Martin
Words by Gertrude Stein
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AVE (2002) 20′ (excerpt 5:10)
for string quartet
performed by Runi Baek (violin 1), Kuan Cheng Lu (violin 2), Eric Nowlin (viola), Rafal Jezierski (cello)
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HOME (2009) 6:23
from Penelope (New Amsterdam Records, 2010)
for mezzo-soprano, chamber orchestra, and electronics
performed by Shara Worden and Signal
Words by Ellen McLaughlin
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SHINER (2006) 6:15 (1:45 excerpt)
Live recording
for trombone, marimba, harp, and viola
performed by Jason Robins, trombone; Eric Beach, marimba; Ashley Jackson, harp; and Margaret Carey, viola
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THE RESERVED, THE RETICENT (2005) 10:56
for solo cello
performed by Hrant Parsamian
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BALLADE (2000) 6′
for solo piano
performed by Steven Masi
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[Webcast Live Performances]
Ecstatic Music Festival: Shara Worden, yMusic, and Sarah Kirkland Snider, 3/16/2011
WNYC Soundcheck: Shara Worden and yMusic, Penelope Selections, 10/18/2010
Le Poisson Rouge: Shara Worden and yMusic Perform Penelope, 10/18/2010
[Video]
Ecstatic Music Festival: Sarah Kirkland Snider, Shara Worden & yMusic
