Opus 63:

Written November 1991

Premiered December 2 1991 St. Mary’s San Francisco

This is a work written for a Christmas program, but not at all limited to that particular event.

I was asked to write a three minute piece; and this is exactly that.

I used one of the themes from mozart’s 25th symphony, as well as alternating thirds in accelerating rhythm as an accompaniment figure.

I would like to see this work used as the prelude for orchestra concerts when the Mozart symphony is played.