Marilyn J. Ziffrin*

Marilyn J. Ziffrin has been asked to write a piano sonata for New Hampshire concert pianist Jayne Kelly, who has already performed and recorded Ziffrin’s Recurrences, which is soon to be released.

Premieres

For Love of Cynthia for baritone, violin, horn, and piano was introduced February 12, 2005, at Norris (TN) United Methodist Church. Trio for Flute, Clarinet, and Piano was presented by Carol Neuleib, Theresa Hupp, and Gail Baldwin on April 10, Friends of Chamber Music concert, Christ United Methodist Church, Davenport, IA.

Performances

Four Pieces for Tuba (Nos. 3 and 4) were performed February 5, 2005, by Lloyd Farrar. Themes and Variations: In Memoriam for organ was presented February 12 at Norris (TN) United Methodist Church. Fantasia for bassoon received several performances from Keith McClelland, including September 1 at the University of Georgia, Athens; and performances at Norris (TN) United Methodist Church and the University of Tennessee, at Knoxville.

Recordings

Songs and Arias by Marilyn J. Ziffrin: mezzo-soprano D’Anna Fortunato, violist Liuh-Wen Ting, pianist/harpsichordist Max Lifchitz; N/S Recording 1041. Concertino for Piano and Strings, pianist Helen Lin, N/S Consonance Ensemble conducted by Max Lifchitz; N/S Recording 1038.

*Sigma Alpha Iota Member

Further Information

• 2003-2004 American Composers Update
• 2000-2001 American Composers Update
• 1998-1999 American Composers Update
• 1997-1998 American Composers Update
• 1996-1997 American Composers Update
• SAI's Composers Bureau Online
• SAI's Music for Young People section