American Lyrics
A set of five songs for soprano and piano with texts by American poets, 1989-90; premiered by soprano Carla Connors and pianist Timothy Hoekman at Florida State University, 1990. These five songs can be heard on the CD To Make a Prairie."The songs reflect a deep understanding of the voice and especially the piano, and they seemed great fun to perform."
- Tallahassee Democrat
Duration: 15 minutes
1. When June is Here (James Whitcomb Riley)
2. The Philosopher (Edna St. Vincent Millay)
3. Mend the World (Louis Untermeyer)
4. Come Slowly, Eden (Emily Dickinson)
5. i am so glad and very (e.e. cummings)