Samples
Below are samples (mp3 and video) of Nolan’s compositional output—including from many of the works described in the “Works / Compositions” page. See that page for background information on those works. For additional and / or fuller samples of any of the compositions below, contact Nolan at inquiry@nolangasser.com

ORCHESTRAL / CHORAL
Cosmic Reflection (narrated symphony)
1. Prologue (excerpt)
2. From the Big Bang to First Light (excerpt)
3. From First Light to First Stars (excerpt)
4. From First Stars to Enlightenment (excerpt)
World Concerto for Cello and Orchestra (concerto; also featuring erhu, oud, and sarangi)
1. Introduction: A Hero’s Solo Journey (excerpt)
2. Interlude: Rondo mondiale (exceprt)
3. Finale: Reconciliation (excerpt)
American Festivals (large-scale oratorio)
1. Oration on July 4th (excerpt)
2. Black Suit Blues (for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; excerpt)
3. Memorial Day (excerpt)
4. Thanksgiving (excerpt)
PIANO / CHAMBER
American Citizen (piano solo)
V’Samachta (chamber work; excerpt)
The Wellness Suite (instrumental)
Swingtime in Sonoma (for jazz quartet; excerpt)
OPERA
The Secret Garden (children’s opera)
THEATER
Benny & Joon (musical)
It’s a Shame
Benny & Joon
Start Me Up (musical)
What Do I Want?
It’s Not as Much Fun
Twisted Cabaret (comedy variety show)
Overture
FILM
All-Stars (comedy / “mockumentary” film, 2014)
ALL-STARS Movie Trailer
All Stars Are Falling (Tim Hockenberry) video
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