Joseph Pehrson
Arecibo Arecibo
(1976) This piece, for piano and percussion, was titled after the astronomical observatory in Arecibo, P.R. from whence eminates strange extra-terrestrial sounds.
Pitchrider Pitchrider
Also known as _Tonreiter_, this piece (1989) is played here by Jerry Vabulas, clarinet, and Joseph Pehrson, piano. (See note on special effect.)
Rites of Passage Rites of Passage
This a fairly early piece (1981) played here by the excellent Johnny Reinhard, bassoon, with Joseph Pehrson, piano.
New York Suite New York Suite
This is an early ensemble piece from 1983 for flute, oboe, clarinet, trumpet, piano, viola and cello depicting New York scenes (please see description)
De Rerum Natura De Rerum Natura
This is an early work (1974) for chamber ensemble of flute, oboe, clarinet, tenor, percussion, mandolin, violin and 2 celli. Here is a reading by the acclaimed Contemporary Chamber Ensemble of Arthur Weisberg at the Eastman School.
Regions Regions
This is an early piece (1973) for orchestra which is performed here by the University of Michigan Philharmonia in Hill Auditorium, Ann Arbor, MI