Three Études for Piano by Nico Muhly. “In preparation for writing a large (uncompleted) work for piano I decided to write three short pieces to get certain musical tics out of my system. Each of these three études addresses a specific rhythmic and harmonic gesture: the first Ostinati focuses on a gently lilting left hand contrasted with angular outbursts in the right hand usually in octaves. The second étude “Quiet Music ” concerns itself with drones and chant-like music and the third “Running ” explores slowly shifting harmonies pitted against very fast cross-hand playing.” –Nico Muhly 2003 These three études were written from January to March 2003 and were composed partially for performance in the VisionIntoArt/RockHotelPianoFest in New York City. Étude #3 (“Running”) was premiered by Eric Huebner and is dedicated to him.

Booklet by Nico Muhly is a work for solo Piano commissioned by Gilles Vonsattel and premiered by him on the 12th of October 2008 at the National Gallery of Art Washington D.C. The work lasts around 14 minutes. Booklet is a solo Piano piece that would make a wonderfully exciting performance of a work by one of the most intriguing and interesting figures in contemporary classical composition.

Nico Muhly's Perpetual Motion for Solo Piano. Commissioned by Marley Blue Lewis for her father Daniel on the occasion of his 70th birthday. Duration: 5 minutes