New York City composer and playwright Richard Gleaves began his career as a singer, performing in opera and musical theater companies. He is creator of the book, music and lyrics for “Dorian”, a musical adaptation of the Oscar Wilde novel “The Picture of Dorian Gray” which was premiered in 2000 by Goodspeed Musicals. He is author of the award-winning farce “Oswald on Ice” and the recipient of BMI’s Harrington Award for Outstanding Creative Achievement.
 

 
 
Carrickfergus
 
for voice & piano
 
Traditional Irish Folk Song
 
 
 
 
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CARRICKFERGUS.MP3 [5.62Mb]

 
 
 
Cinnamon Beach
 
for vocal quartet (SATB) & string quartet
 
Lyrics by Richard Gleaves
 
 
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CINNAMON_BEACH.MP3 [7.01Mb]

 
The Harlot's House
 
for tenor, violin & piano
 
Poem by Oscar Wilde
 
 
  
 
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HARLOTS_HOUSE.MP3 [5.07Mb]