The first sonata features a "jazzy" opening movement, followed by a solemn and grand second. The third movement is a large scale Gigue.
Yoon Kwon, violin
Anthony Newman, piano

In the second sonata, I have chosen to portray characters from Tarot cards - something Francois Couperin did in the 18th century. The opening "Jester," played by Cal Wiersma, is a variation on a blues tune called "Frankie and Johnny." The second sonata is a somber harmonic study using background harmonies from Bach's Prelude in G Minor from The Well Tempered Clavier, Book II. The "Chariot" is a terse but brilliant toccata, while the "Wheel of Fortune" is a wild fugue with very close stretti.
Cal Wiersma, violin (first movement)
Renee Jolles, violin (second, third, and fourth movement)
Anthony Newman, piano

My third sonata is derived from a series of songs I have written over the years. The first movement is a kind of "Fury" - a dance of the 18th century. The second and third movements are variations on piano preludes, and the last is filled with joy throughout.
Renee Jolles, violin
Anthony Newman, piano

The Suite for Violin may be played by violin alone or with added cello and optional bells. The sinfonia is a real baroque toccata with added Stravinsky modernisms. Although the variations are "Berg like," they have a real tonal background. The toccata starts with a "catchy" tune and comes to a brilliant conclusion.
Yoon Kwon, violin
Patrick Jee, cello
Anthony Newman, piano

- Anthony Newman