Elegy for Norman

Written in honor of his brother, Dr. Norman Adler, z”l, this two-movement work starts with a somber Lamentation, reflecting the passing of Norman. The second movement is “Celebration,” which is based on the traditional Israeli Shabbat tune, L’Chah Dodi. Recording...

Elegy and Impromptu

This work begins with a short Elegy for solo oboe followed by a lilting Impromptu for oboe and piano. Commissioned by and dedicated to Ian Shafer, the piece received its World Premiere at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in New York City in 2013. Purchasing...
Six Little Variations on Noël Ancien

Six Little Variations on Noël Ancien

This charming set of variations on Noël Ancien was written in 1986 by James Adler as a Christmas present for his future husband, Scott Oaks. Watch their YouTube performance. Recording InformationNoël Ancien is performed by James Adler and Cain-Oscar Bergeron on the CD...