Iridescence
Gulaboff Davis’ second string quartet, Iridescence, traces a narrative of brooding lyricism to turbulent heights. Inspired by the mystery and radiance of stellar formations, this work hints at a trajectory of dark to light, opaque to translucent. Composed for the Bergamot Quartet, Iridescence was produced in collaboration with the Space Telescope Science Institute and CNSNC.
Aurora
Defined by gradual harmonic and metric evolutions, Aurora leads the listener on a path from dark to light through an unbroken wall of sound. As the work unfolds, listen as the opening motif and harmonies are transformed, eventually returning as the composition comes to a close. Composed for the University of Alabama in Huntsville and recorded on the Yamaha Disklavier DCFX with videography by Phil Weaver.
Violin Sonata
Internationally-acclaimed Borisevich Duo, pianist Margarita Loukachkina and violinist Nikita Borisevich, have performed frequently throughout the United States and Europe. Here they perform Zach Gulaboff Davis' Violin Sonata No.1, a work commissioned by the duo in 2018.
On the Trajectory of Light
Gulaboff Davis’ first string quartet, On the Trajectory of Light, traces a musical narrative of uncertain, brooding lyricism to etherial heights. The composition was featured on the Beo String Quartet's 2019 ‘Refractions’ tour and recorded at the University of Pennsylvania’s Rotunda performing arts space.
Dance
Second movement of Suite for Alto Saxophone and Bassoon by Zach Gulaboff Davis. Brilliantly performed by the Xelana Duo (Ana García and Alex Davis) at Connecticut Summerfest 2017.
Runaway
Percussive energy defines Runaway. This work moves without pause, as though one is running from something, never able to escape. Recorded by Russell Iceberg, violin, and Sylvia Jiang, piano of audio sunrise.
The Lamp of Life
Set to a text by poet Amy Lowell, this work was recorded by soprano Maria Eleni Zollo, cellist Julian Müller, and pianist Baron Fenwick in spring 2021.