As a composer, I very much value the opportunity to collaborate with poets and playwrights. Below are my recent (and some not-so-recent) works based on the work of contemporary poets.
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poem by Rajiv Mohabir
for mezzo-soprano and orchestra
commissioned by American Opera Projects for the Chautauqua Opera Company
poem by Allison Joseph
for bass and piano
commissioned by American Opera Projects for the Chautauqua Opera Company
poem by Tyehimba Jess
for soprano and piano
commissioned by American Opera Projects for the Chautauqua Opera Company
libretto by Benjamin Rogers
for two sopranos, baritone, two violas, and piano
Words by Benjamin Rogers
For Soprano, Saxophone and Tape
Commissioned by the Emerging Voices Project
words by Benjamin Rogers
monologue for chamber orchestra
poem by Lap Lam
for mixed voices
written for Hong Kong Voices
words by Benjamin Rogers
chamber concerto for seven players
poem by Mark Doty
for tenor and piano