Eric J Roth - Performer, Composer and Arranger
The following is a list of Eric's compositions and arrangements. Eric is happy to make the scores available upon request free of charge provided that he is acknowledged appropriately in any performance or other public use.
Compositions
Works for Guitar Solo
Bagatelles (2019-2021) Tonal/modal-esque somewhat in the vein of the Les Six composers
1. Of a whimsical character (2019). Allegretto, 4/4 time.
2. Pavane (2020). Tranquillo, 2/2 time.
3. March-like (2020). 6/8 time.
4. Waltz-like (2021). 6/8 time.
Miniatures (2021) Short pieces composed in a variety of styles, although generally tonal/modal-esque.
1. Ouverture (Impromptu). Moderato, 3/4 time.
2. Spanish Dance, Allegretto, 4/4 time.
3. Chant. Largo, 7/8 time with shifting meters.
4. Invention. Piu Allegretto, 4/4 time.
5. Ariette. Lento, 3/4 time.
6. Finale. Allegro Moderato, 7/8 time with shifting meters.
Prelude (Adagio) and Fughetta (2021)
Cantilenas, Nos. 1 - 5 (2020) Explorations in modal harmonies and free rhythms.
1. Rondeau. Moderato, a little freely, no time signature.
2. Meditation. Largo,no time signature.
3. Reverie. Andantino, 3/4 and 6/8 time.
4. Sarabande. Andante, 3/4 time.
5. Dance. Allegro, primarily in 4/4 time with frequently shifting meters and ending in 7/8.
Three pieces inspired by Greek Mythology (2017-2020)
1. Mnemosyne (Recuerdo) (2020). Extended work with varied sections that juxtaposes tonality, atonality and modality.
2. Lethe (2017). Largo, 2/4. Available for sale from Sheet Music Plus (https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/21317593).
(YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imirJ7FWr9E)
3. "Les Sirenes" (Valse Macabre) (2020). Lento, 3/4 time. Atonal.
Sonata for Guitar (2018)
1. Passacaglia. Andante, 5/4 time. (Available for sale from Sheet Music Plus
(https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/21390384)
(YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTIUE-cbq3Y)
2. Rigaudon (Scherzando). Moderato (with some liveliness), 2/4 time.
3. Sarabande. 3/4 time. (Available for sale from Sheet Music Plus https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/21686035)
4. Gigue. Allegro, 6/8. (Available for sale from Sheet Music Plus (https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/21689986)
Esquisse, Nos. 1 - 5 (2020) Explorations in atonality and modern compositional ideas.
Nocturne (Romantique) (2020). Lento, 2/2 time. Neo-Romantic and tonal, centered on B minor.
Neve (2020). Andante, 3/2. Available for sale from Sheet Music Plus
(https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/21764584)
YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziTnF0iAmm4. Neve evokes a young boy’s leisurely daydream and mixes conventional tonality with modality in a somewhat Impressionist style.
Prelude (2019). Moderato, meter shifts regularly between 4/4 and 5/4 time. Tonal-esque.
Prelude and Impromptu (2018)
Ricercar (2018). Atonal.
Averoigne (2017)
Choral and Ensemble Music
Three Medieval Flemish Poems, Die Gedachte, Gheberst u Kinnen, and Alle Dinghe, for SATB a Capella Chorus (2021)
Texts attributed to Hadewijch II, 13th c. Beguine.
Recercare for Violin and Cello (2013)
Tastar (de Corde)
Dance
Pavane
Scherzando
String Quartet (2011)
Dance
Scherzando
Canon
Music Arranged for Guitar Solo
Aliinale (For Alina) for piano by Arvo Part (b. 1935)
The Lamb for chorus by John Tavener (1944-2013)
Chahagir for Solo Viola (Op. 56a) by Alan Hovhaness (1911-2000)
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (1714-1788)
La Philippine H. 96 (Wq. 117/34). Available for sale from Sheet Music Plus:
https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/21846004
La Caroline H. 98 (Wq. 117/36). Available for sale from Sheet Music Plus:
https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/21845957
Les Langeurs Tendres H. 110 (Wq. 117/30)
La Gabriel H. 97 (wq 117/35)
Paduana pour violoncelle solo (H. 181) by Arthur Honegger (1892-1955)
Minuetto by Miguel Garcia (Padre Basilio), late 18th century. Available for sale from Sheet Music Plus: https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/21666576. YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvbjDZCvK7Q.
Suite No. 1 in G major for Baroque Guitar by Ludovico Roncalli (1654-1713)
12 Preludes and Fugues for Violin by Ferdinand Kauer (1751-1831)
Deuxemie Sonate for Violin by Benjamin Godard (1849-1895) Score available for sale from Sheet Music Plus:
https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/21803740
Sarabande (YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=To1nfGcyJ3k)
Rigodon (YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9psPjQQ-ZGU)
Adagio (YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hk-nv3iQwds)
Bourrée (YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1mhrLTLuVg)
Auguste Franchomme (1808-1884) Score available for sale from Sheet Music Plus:
https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/21667147
Larghetto, from 12 Caprices for Cello, Op. 7, no. 9, YouTube Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSVMnCm651I
Allegretto, from 12 Etudes for Cello, Op. 35, no. 5,
Allegro molto e risoluto from 12 Etudes for Cello, Op. 35. no. 6
Jacques Ibert (1890-1962)
Ghirlarzana for Cello
Caprilena for Violin
L'Adieu, No. 12 from Petite Suite en Quinze Images for Piano
The Vampire: A Dramatic Theme (Silent Film Score) by Sol P. Levy (1881-1920)
Available for sale from Sheet Music Plus: https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/21303310.
YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_A57Xk6hIag&list=PLkWgi0eEIgNnJdPRDcnOWBXLLuy4I3JOV
Music Arranged for Two Guitars
Maurice Ravel (1875-1937)
Prelude in A minor
Menuet
Vladimir Rebikov (1866-1920)
Album de pièces faciles pour la jeunesse (6 piano pieces)
Fueilles D-Automne, Op. 29, nos. 1 and 3
Chanson du pêcheur, Op. 41b/2, no 4 by Charles Koechlin (1867-1950)
A Simple Love Episode (Silent Film Score) by Herbert E. Haines (1880-1923)
Dramatic Recitative No. 2 (Silent Film Score) by Sol P. Levy (1881-1920)
Walter C. Simon (1884-1958)
Goblin's Parade (Parlor Music)
Hurry (for Railroad Scenes) (Silent Film Score)