Capriccio Southwest is a light hearted, whimsical piece for solo piano in one movement. It was composed by David Dolatowski in Prescott, Arizona, USA.( 2014) The work is based on a two measure theme which is developed throughout. Although light hearted in nature, there are a number of dramatic climax points along the way. This capriccio, although atonal, was inspired by the JS Bach two and tree part inventions.

Quattuor, latin for the number four, is a three movement work for Saxophone Quartet written by David Dolatowski in Prescott Arizona (2023) The piece has both tonal and atonal aspects with it’s own unique harmonies. All movements are highly rhythmic in nature with much syncopation. All players are given a good share of melodic material, and are treated equally.

Sheldon Street Trio was composed by David Dolatowski in 2014 for a faculty recital at Yavapai College in Prescott, AZ, USA. The college happens to be on Sheldon St. The piece is scored for Flute, Oboe and Clarinet in B-flat. The piece has both tonal and atonal aspects with it’s own unique harmonies. All players share melodic and harmonic material, and are treated equally.

Movement I At 96 bpm , is based on a motive, or theme which is developed throughout. Movement II at 108 bpm contains much counterpoint, keeping to a developed motive. The movement ends in a much more homophonic texture and a slightly surprising end. Movement III moves a bit slower, with more focus on harmonic material.

Night Visitors’ (2019) is a work for Chamber Orchestra, in one movement by David Dolatowski. The piece is scored for 1 Flute, 1 Oboe, 1Clarinet in B-flat, 1 Bassoon, 2 Horns in F, Violin I (4) Violin II (4) Viola (3) Violoncello (2) Double Bass (1)

The piece is primarily atonal, with it’s own unique harmonies. The texture in the strings creates an etheric quality that alternates with highly rhythmic passages, while the winds offer several motives, or themes. A fugue-like section offers some counterpoint, prior to a dramatic ending.

Night Visitors is performed and recorded by the Utrecht Session Chamber Orchestra 2023, Alejandro Puerta Cantalapiedra conducting.