Compositions
Opera
The Scarecrow (1976 - revised in 2006)
A chamber opera in two acts
Libretto by Benard Stambler
Commissioned by the NJ State Council on the Arts
Publisher: C. F. Peters
Choral
And Crimson Roses Onve Again be Fair (2018)
Cantata for chorus, soloists and chamber orchestra
Commissioned by Musica Viva NY, Washingtom Master Chorale and the New Orchestra of Washington
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music
Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis (2016)
for SATB and Organ
Commissioned by The Cathedral of Saint John the Divine in New York City
Kent Tritle, Conductor
Publisher: Paraclete Press Sacred Music
O Come, Emmanuel (2012)
for SATB and piano
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music
The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came (2012)
for choir, cello and piano
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music
Introit for Easter (2012)
for choir, brass quintet and timpani
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music
Prayer (2012)
for SATB
Based on a prayer from the 4th century
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music
Morning Star (2011)
for womens choir (SSA) and piano
Text by Dorian Laskowski and Joseph Turrin
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music
Lux Illustris (Light of Lights) (2004)
for soprano 1, soprano 2, baritone, flute, cello and piano
Based on the ancient Norwegian Lux illuxit laetabunda chant
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music
Hymn for Peace (2003)
for SATB, flute, cello and piano
Text by Arvid Morne / Translation by Hans Corell
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music
Faith in Tomorrow (1995 - revised in 1999)
for Chorus and Piano (or Band)
Commissioned by Meet The Composer
Text by Gloria Nissenson
Publisher: Hal Leonard
Hope Alive (1995)
for Chorus and Piano (or Band)
Commissioned by Meet The Composer
Text by Heather Anne Stanig
Publisher: Hal Leonard
Invocation (1992)
for chorus and band / piano
Commissioned by Meet The Composer
Text by Walt Whitman
Publisher: Neil A. Kjos Company
Two Russian Love Songs (1971)
for chorus (SATB) and piano or clarinet and cello
Do not Awaken My Memories - Snow Flurries
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music
Three American Folk Songs (1970)
for chorus (SATB) with optional piano
Careless Love - Johnny Has Gone for a Soldier - Peter Grey
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music
Psalm 121 (1970)
for chorus (SATB) with optional piano
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music
Credo (1970)
for male chorus
Text by E. A. Robinson
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music
Vocal
That Thing, which makes the vastness bearable (2021)
for solo voice and chamber orchestra (piano reduction available)
Text by Ann Druyan
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music
Ave Maria (2021)
for voice and piano
Written for Renee Fleming
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music
Ticket to Ride by the Beatles
Arranged for the Academy of Saint Martin in the Fields Chamber Orchestra and soprano. For the EMI Toshiba recording - Let it Be
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music
All My Loving by the Beatles
Arranged for the Academy of Saint Martin in the Fields Chamber Orchestra and soprano. For the EMI Toshiba recording - Let it Be
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music
Here, There and Everywhere by the Beatles
Arranged for the Academy of Saint Martin in the Fields Chamber Orchestra and soprano. For the EMI Toshiba recording - Let it Be
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music
I’ve Waited so Long for You
Polly’s Aria from the chamber opera The Scarecrow
Publisher: C.F. Peters
Just One More Day With You
Written for Michael Feinstein
Lyric by Sally Stevens
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music
Ave Maria by Caccini
Arranged by Joseph Turrin
For Sumi Jo and the English Chamber Orchestra
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music
The Word of the Wind (2017)
for string orchestra, flute, clarinet, harp and celesta
Written for Soprano Sumi Jo
Text by Man Jonggi
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music
Songs of Protest (2017)
for voice and piano
Death of a Soldier - In Guernica - The Dead in the Square
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music
Lovers Infiniteness (2007)
Text by John Donne
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music
Wasn't I the Fool (2007)
Lyrics by Gloria Nissenson
Written for Michael Feinstein
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music
Night Song (2005)
Text based on a passage from Don Quixote by Cervantes
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music
Thine, O Lord (2005)
Chronicles 29: 11-13
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music
Three Songs (2004)
for baritone and piano
Written for Thomas Hampson
Text by Sara Teasdale
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music
Your Love (2004)
for soprano and piano
Text by Christina Marcum
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music
A Dream Within a Dream (2001)
for soprano and piano
Written for Melody Alesi
Text by Edgar Allan Poe
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music
Anyway You Play It - It's Music (1996)
for voice and piano / or orchestra
from "Anyway You Play It - It's Music", Lyrics by Gloria Nissenson
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music
True Love (1995)
for voice and piano
Text by Gloria Nissenson
For Joy and George Abbott
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music
Lullaby (1995)
for voice and piano with optional flute
Text by William Shakespeare from "A Midsummer Night's Dream"
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music
Moon Song (1994)
for voice and piano
Text by the composer
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music
She Walks in Beauty (1990)
for baritone voice and piano
Commissioned by Wade Thompson on behalf of his generous gift to the
NY Philharmonic. Radiothon 1990
Text by Lord Byron
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music
Frankie (1990)
opera / Libretto by George Abbott
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music
Love is Everywhere with You (1988)
duet for soprano, baritone and piano
from "Frankie", Lyrics by Gloria Nissenson
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music
Grave Diggers Song (1988)
duet for tenor, baritone and piano
from "Frankie", Lyrics by Gloria Nissenson
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music
Friendship (1988)
duet for two women voices and piano
from "Frankie", Lyrics by Gloria Nissenson
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music
Love Games (1980)
opera/musical in 2 acts
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music
12 Haiku Songs (1978)
for soprano and piano
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music
The Scarecrow (1976 - revised in 2006)
a chamber opera in two acts
Commissioned by the NJ State Council on the Arts
Libretto by Benard Stambler
Publisher: C. F. Peters
A Certain Slant of Light (1972)
for voice and piano
Text by Emily Dickinson
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music
Away Delights (1972)
for voice and piano
Text by John Fletcher
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music