Arlene Zallman (1934-2006) was Professor of Composition at Wellesley College for over thirty years, and before that taught at Oberlin College Conservatory of Music and Yale University. She was a graduate of the Juilliard School of Music and the University of Pennsylvania. She studied composition with Vincent Persichetti and George Crumb. A recipient of a Fulbright grant in 1959, she was able to study intensely for two years with Luigi Dallapiccola in Italy. This recording presents the first CD devoted to the work of this fascinating and neglected composer. Composer Martin Boykan writes: "Zallman never repeated herself and her technical range is considerable. I hope this CD will stimulate interest in an oeuvre that occupies a distinguished position in the music of our time."

Lois Shapiro, piano
Hekun Wu, cello
Elise Yun, piano
Triple Helix Piano Trio
Wellesley College Chamber Singers
Wellesley College Chamber Orchestra
Brian Hulse, conductor