Robert S. Cohen | composer

String Music

WOODWIND | BRASS | STRINGS | PERCUSSION | PIANO | ORGAN | HANDBELL

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An Ant’s World (2009)

2 violins

Duration: c. 11'

A four-movement work about the life of ants. The inspiration for came one day while I was playing tennis and noticed a small ant carrying the much larger carcass of a dead roach across the court. As I stopped serving to allow it to continue on its way unimpeded, I imagined what the life of an ant must be like: its motivations, fears and joy.

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Five Nights in Sofia (2010)

Violin, piano

Duration: c. 16'

A work in five movements based on Bulgarian themes and rhythms inspired by a stay in Sofia, Bulgaria.

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Sibling Rivalry (2023)

Violin & cello

Duration: c. 8'

Premiered on April 10, 2024, by the Mirror-2-Mirror Duo: Dan Qiao and Carolyn Regula in New York City.

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Restless Moon (2023)

String Quartet

Duration: c. 7'

A work for string quartet commissioned by the Composer’s Guild of New Jersey. 

Premiered November 19, 2023 by the New Brunswick Chamber Orchestra string quartet Piscataway, New Jersey.

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String Quartet No. 2 “A Day in the Life” (2004)

String Quartet

Duration: C. 20’

A work (ballet) in five movements based on the composer’s experience’s working with dancers.

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