Violin & Viola Compositions
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A romantic chamber work for violin and piano, Could You Dream What I Dream transforms material from Baxter’s opera Lily into a songful instrumental dialogue. Its lyrical character and clear contemporary tonal language make it well suited for violin recital and chamber music programs.
Instrumentation: violin, piano
Duration: 6+ minutes -
A romantic one-movement piano trio, From the Headwaters moves from dark lyricism to a lighter, more animated middle section before returning to an expressive reprise. Dedicated to the memory of Gari Baxter, the work offers each player an active role within a clear formal design.
Instrumentation: violin, cello, piano
Duration: 9 minutes
Difficulty: Upper intermediate
Publisher: Alymar -
A romantic work for violin and piano, Il y a longtemps draws on aria material from Act I, Scene III of Baxter’s opera Lily. Written for Nicholas Currie and Diana Greene, the piece reshapes operatic lyricism into an intimate instrumental dialogue.
Instrumentation: violin, piano
Duration: 5 minutes
Publisher: Alymar Publications -
A short solo work for viola, A Meadow Calls evokes memories of walks through meadows and woods as an invitation to explore nature. Written for Carlos Boltes Palma, the piece offers a reflective, intimate landscape shaped by memory, solitude, and Baxter’s lyrical voice.
Instrumentation: solo viola
Alternate version: solo violin