March 11, 1995, St. John's, Newfoundland Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra, Kjellrun Hestekin, conductor.

"Last Dance", commissioned through the Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council, was composed from 1998-1999 for Kristina Szutor's wonderful CD, "Bookends in Time." The outer sections, which for me evoke a feeling of fatalistic beauty, are based on a tango, in reponse to Kristina's request that I write something with a Spanish feel. The middle section is more energetic and aggressive, and shows off Dr. Szutor's virtuosity. I am indebted to Kristina for commissioning this work, and for recording it so beautifully. Notes by composer.