it may sound something like Paul Wiancko's LIFT."
- NPR Music
Before joining the Kronos Quartet, Wiancko was chosen as one of Kronos's "50 for the Future" composers. He has been composer-in-residence at Spoleto, Caramoor, the Banff Centre, Portland Chamber Music Festival, Music from Angel Fire, Brooklyn Chamber Music Society, Twickenham, Newburyport, and the Methow Valley Chamber Music Festival.
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Microsuite
for solo cello (5')
A lifesworth of unaccompanied violoncello in 5 minutes. Requisite work for the Pro Musicis Competition, premiered in Carnegie Hall by Alex Hersh in November of 2022.
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Cities of Air
for flute and string quartet (10')
Breathe deeply and enjoy a winding journey. Premiered in August of 2021 at Music From Angel Fire.
Benkei's Standing Death
for string quartet (13')
An epic tale of loyalty and sacrifice. Commissioned for the Attacca Quartet with support from the Adele and John Gray Endowment Fund. Premiered in February of 2020.
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X Suite
for solo violin (17')
From the earthly to the celestial. A virtuosic chamber experience for one. Premiered by Alexi Kenney at Wigmore Hall in July of 2019.
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Ode on a Broken Loom
for string quartet (10')
Get lost in the ever-evolving canonic tapestry of Paul Wiancko's third quartet. Premiered by the Eybler Quartet at Banff in July of 2019.
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Vox Petra
for 2 violas and 2 cellos (10')
A double duo inspired by Isamu Noguchi's iconic stone sculptures, which turn inwardly on themselves while transforming the space around them. Premiered at the Portland Chamber Music Festival in November of 2018.
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Cello Quartet Op. 1 When the Night
for 4 cellos (8')
A harmonically rich and texturally innovative celebration of all things cello, inspired by the opening line of Ben E. King's Stand By Me. Premiered by the Boston Cello Quartet in January of 2018.
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LIFT
for string quartet (25')
An fervent, celebratory investigation into joy itself. Premiered by the Aizuri Quartet at Caramoor in July of 2016. "LIFT teems with understanding of and affection for the string-quartet tradition" - NY Times
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A Sanguine Clockwork
for violin, viola and cello (8')
A string trio which explores the relationship between the molecular and the cultural--that inexplicable science which links the sentiment of a well-loved folk song to the blood in our veins. Premiered at Bargemusic NYC in November of 2013.
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American Haiku
for viola and cello (9')
A richly-textured duo that incorporates Appalachian fiddling, percussive patterns and Japanese folk-inspired melodies. Premiered by Ayane Kozasa and Paul Wiancko at the S&R Foundation in October of 2014.
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Maniacal Swing
for string quartet (1')
At just over 60 seconds, this virtuosic, topsy-turvy standalone movement from LIFT is packed with festivity - great as an encore or for grabbing someone's attention! LIFT was premiered by the Aizuri Quartet at Caramoor in July of 2016.
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Strange Beloved Land
for string quartet (17')
From sorrow to celebration. Six vivid scenes inspired by the life and films of Gene Wiancko. Premiered by the Parker Quartet at the Great Lakes Festival in June of 2013.
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Toy Bricks
for violin, 2 cellos and double bass (8')
A sweetly geometric summertime toe-tapper. Commissioned by the Methow Valley Chamber Music Festival in 2012.