Paul Christopher, cello
June 3, 2026
F. Jay Taylor Visual Arts Center, Ruston, LA
@ New Music on the Bayou Festival
for cello solo [ca. 14' ] (2025)
I. Standing Still, a Tree
II. With Rugged Bark
III. Branches Reaching towards the Stars
IV. The Silence between Leaves
V. Drawing Light from the Eclipse
VI. Thousands of Crescents
VII. As Growth Rings across Time, Year after Year
A Tree Portrait is a set of seven miniatures for solo cello, each inspired by a poetic line that reflects a different aspect of a tree’s presence in the natural world. Crafted from wood, the cello’s organic resonance acts as a bridge between the instrument itself and the living spirit it portrays. While depicting the tree, the work also carries a subtle wish for the endurance of the wild, inviting the listener into its quiet beauty and resilience within the vast cosmos we share.
The Persistence of Memory
for harp solo [ca. 7' ] (2025)
The Persistence of Memory is inspired by Salvador Dalí’s famous painting of the same title. This composition uses experimental harp techniques to echo the surreal and dreamlike qualities of Dalí's work.
Purchase score at www.theharpstudio.co.uk/ourshop/prod_8346944-The-Persistence-of-Memory-Xu-Zheng-Digital-Download.html
November 30, 2025
@ PoppyHarp Project
Xinyi Lu, piano
April 5, 2023
Grant Recital Hall, Kansas City, MO
for piano solo [4'44''] (2023)
I. Dialogue
II. Flow
III. Reharmonization
IV. Stretch
Four Bagatelles were composed as part of the Bartok Reimagined Project, inspired by Bartok's Bagatelles. The set consists of four movements. The concert was held at Grant Hall and the Kemper Museum of Art.
Remote Village
for viola solo [ca. 4' ] (2018)
Remote Village depicts the tranquility and mysterious life in a secluded village, far away from modern civilization. The distinct, mellow timbre of viola represents the serene ambiance and nuanced soundscape in this remote setting.
Zhaolin Wang, viola
March 25, 2019
Swarthout Recital Hall, Lawrence, KS