A new piece of mine has been performed several times now by the guitarist who commissioned it, Ken Meyer (see his bio below). Its title is Roses Don't Need Perfume, taken from a quote by Uruguayan essayist, journalist and historian Eduardo Galeano whose works include Memory of Fire, and Open Veins of Latin America among others. The piece also includes references the poetry of Pablo Neruda in the second movement called La Casa de las Flores (House of Flowers), and Garcia Lorca (via a reference to composer George Crumb).

The piece is in three continuous movements titled:

I. O Viole Elastique (The Toy Guitar)
II. La Casa de las Flores (The House of Flowers)
III. Compana de palo (Wooden Bells)

KEN MEYER is a national first-prize winner at the 1994 MTNA Collegiate Artist Competition, is establishing himself as one of the premiere guitarists of his generation. His performances have been recognized for their "high level of musicianship," while his playing has been described as "very sincere and elegant with sensitive phrasing and a singing tone." The Buffalo News has called him "impeccably articulate with superb technique."

Since his professional concert debut at the Teatro de la Opera de Maracay he has performed in Europe, South America and throughout North America. Highlights include concerts in the historic Basilica di San Clemente (Italy), the Museo de Barquisimeto, Museo del Teclado and the Sala José Felix Ribas (Venezuela), and the Ford Center for the Performing Arts (Canada). In addition to live concerts, his performances have been featured on film, radio, and most recently on the Albany records label.