Vocal Music
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Arise, My Love, My Fair One (Song of Solomon 2:10b-14) for tenor and piano (2018)
Lyrical melody of the familiar Biblical text of human love. Premiere by Brandon Record, University of Sioux Falls, SD, 2019. Also available in lower keys.
Awake in Me (Olga Berggolts text, Ivan Fuller translation) song cycle for voice and piano.
I. And Here I Am With Many Sides (2012)
II. But I Tell You (2013)
III. The Stone Flute (2013)
IV. Like the Stars (2014)
V. The Bed of Damp Dirt (2014)
VI. And You, My Love (2015)
VII. Scream, Sleds of the City (2015)
VIII. What my Heart has Become (2015)
IX. Awake in Me (2016
Dramatic songs with poetry of the "Madonna of Leningrad" during WWII, whose personal life was marked with tragedy and hope. A cycle of texts taken from the Ivan Fuller play of the same name. Movements I-III premiere by Natalie Campbell and the composer, U. of South Dakota, Vermillion, 2013. Movements IV-IX premiere by Katie Pacza and the composer, U. of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2016. This cycle is the basis of Ms. Pacza's doctoral dissertation. Video performance of Natalie Campbell and the composer seen here.
Notes on the songs:
I & II: The woman as poet and survivor
III: The first published poem of the 16-year-old girl
IV & V: Joy and heartbreak in the birth and
death of a child
VI: Sorrow and hope in life and love
VII: Horror of the Nazi Siege of Leningrad
VIII: Reflections of grief and happiness
IX: The artist awaiting her muse
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Bistro Poetry (Ivan Fuller text) for voice and piano (2010)
Whimsical song of a poet/writer attempting to find inspiration. Premiere by Logan Enze, Augustana College, Sioux Falls, SD, 2012. Also in "Float on Harmonicas..." below
Blurred Clarity (Ivan Fuller text) for voice and piano (2010)
Thoughtful reflections of time and life. Premiere by the poet, Augustana College, Sioux Falls, SD, 2010. Also in "Float on Harmonicas..." below
Branded (Ivan Fuller text) for voice and piano (2010)
Memory, fantasy, and future tied up in a song. Also in "Float on Harmonicas..." below
Be Still and Know That I am God (Psalm 46) for mezzo-soprano and organ (2014)
Commission by Wyatt Smith for Tracelyn Gesteland. Premiere by Tracelyn Gesteland and Wyatt Smith, U. of South Dakota, Vermillion, 2015.
Available on the Raven label here.
I. Cry of the Crimson Woman
II. Figure with Red Background
III. Figure with White Background
Colors of Lorraine (Ivan Fuller text) song cycle for mezzo-soprano and piano (2009)
Dramatic, vivid poetry inspired by nude figure paintings of Indianapolis-based artist Lorraine Sack. Premiere by Lisa Grevlos, Augustana College, Sioux Falls, SD, 2009
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Das Verlassene Mägdlein (Edward Möricke text) for voice and piano (2020)
Perhaps a companion piece to Hugo Wolf’s famous setting; “The Forsaken Maiden.” Premiere by Ellen Osborn, Sioux City, IA, 2021
Deep, Deep Rest (Kathryn Timpany text) for bass-baritone, alto sax, and piano (2016)
Slow, restful jazz. Premiere by Jerry Holbrook III, Shelby Wohlmuth, and Spencer Smith, U. of South Dakota, 2016. Also available without saxophone (2014).
The Drama of Water and Love (Ivan Fuller text) for voice and piano (2012)
Stirrings of the future with a tide-like accompaniment. Premiere by Maren Engel, Augustana College, Sioux Falls, SD, 2013. Also in "Float on Harmonicas..." below
Enough (Christina Rossetti text) for tenor and piano (2009)
The heart craves life and more life. Premiere by Eric Wassenaar, Augustana College, Sioux Falls, SD, 2009. Also in "Hearts River" below
Exposed (Mary Logue text) for voice and piano (2011)
There's a dog hiding in this song! Premiere by Susanne Harmon, U. of South Dakota, Vermillion, 2011. Also in "Hearts River" below
Fan (Mary Logue text) for voice and piano (2011)
"Why?" whispers the fan. Premiere by Susanne Harmon, U. of South Dakota, Vermillion, 2011. Also in "Hearts River" below
Hearts River (Lee Gregors text) for voice and piano (2009)
A touching ballad of lost love. Premiere by Terra Goplen, Augustana College, Sioux Falls, SD, 2010. Also in "Hearts River" below
Hope is the Thing with Feathers (Emily Dickinson text) for voice and piano (2013)
Hope sings the tune without the words. Premiere by Ben Winkler, Augustana College, Sioux Falls, SD, 2013. Now available for two-part choir and piano through Choristers Guild here.
If You Were Coming in the Fall (Emily Dickinson text) for voice and piano (2013)
Time, goading like the goblin bee. Premiere by Abby Trei, Augustana College, Sioux Falls, SD, 2013
Im Grase (Anette von Droste-Hüshoff text) for voice and piano (2022)
Vivid text-painting of birds, bells,and the descent to the grave. Premiere by Lauren Paul, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, 2023
Not So in Haste, My Heart (Bradford Torrey text) for voice and piano (2013)
God may linger, but never comes too late. Premiere by Julia Blue, South Dakota Music Teachers Collegiate Voice Competition, Brookings, SD, 2013
Professing (Tracelyn Gesteland text) for mezzo-soprano and piano (2013)
A truthful and humorous tale of the singer's life. Premiere by the poet, U. of South Dakota, Vermillion, 2013
Schumann-Ehrung (Friedrich Rückert text) for voice and piano (2009)
I. Er ist gekommen in Sturm und Regen
II. Du meine Seele
New settings of two texts made famous by Clara and Robert Schumann. Premiere by Malerie Mertz, Augustana College, Sioux Falls, SD, 2009. Also in "Hearts River" below
Sleeping Beauty (Ivan Fuller text) for voice and piano (2016)
A dream-like piano part supports a haunting melody, from poetry inspired by the Frederick Leighton painting, Flaming June. Premiere by Dana Carlson, U. of South Dakota, Vermillion, 2017.
Spewing the Contents of a Country (Ivan Fuller text) for voice and violin (2010)
Biting commentary of our often-wasteful society.
The Tie Between Us (Mary Logue text) for voice and piano (2011)
Love in all its jumbled forms. Premiere by Kristen Meidinger, South Dakota chapter MTNA Young Artist Voice Competition, Vermillion, SD, 2011. Also in "Hearts River" below
Von Ewige Liebe (Josef Wenzig text) for voice and piano (2015)
The text made famous by Brahms in a completely new setting. Premiere by Carryn Kennedy, Augustana University, Sioux Falls, SD, 2015.
We Have Peace With God (Romans 5:1-5 text) for voice and string quartet; or voice and piano (2018)
Quiet confidence in patience, character, and hope in God's peace. Premiere by Marlise Ahuna, U. of South Dakota, 2018
Ivy Walz and John Hollins of Texas Tech University
When We Leave (Ivan Fuller text) for voice and piano (2015)
The call of a new life and the pull of the old. Written for Sarah Stevens, Augustana University, Sioux Falls, SD. Now published in Modern Music for New Singers: 21st Century American Art Songs, Baritone-Vol. II at https://www.northstarmusicllc.com/
Song Collections
Float on Harmonicas that Open Rainy Days: Four Songs on Poetry of Ivan Fuller
Contains:
Bistro Poetry
Blurred Clarity
Branded
The Drama of Water and Love
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Hearts River: Seven Songs for Voice and Piano
Contains:
Enough
Exposed
Fan
Hearts River
Schumann-Ehrung
Er ist gekommen in Sturm und Regen
Du meine Seele
The Tie Between Us
Complete bound edition available for $10.00 (sales tax included) + free shipping