Gwyneth Walker

Shadows and Light

for Piano Trio (2015)

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(Photograph of the premiere performers at the University of Arkansas with the composer: Linda Holzer, piano; Gwyneth Walker; Stephen Feldman, cello; Sandra McDonald, violin)

A photo of the University of Arkansas with the composer

These are four short movements (images) for piano trio. A listener, seated in a concert hall or church, may envision moments of light (sunlight pouring through the windows) and of shadow (trees blocking the sun). These contrasting qualities translate into music through open harmonies and buoyant rhythms (light) and nocturnal, "blues" chords (shadow).

This is gentle music -- both flowing and calm.

Notes by the composer