Sam Wu: Canyon Canticles (2026), for piano trio [SCORE]

0:04 Prelude I 0:49 Canticle I 1:09 Prelude II 1:50 Canticle II 2:24 Canticle III 2:57 Canticle IV 3:46 Canticle V 4:52 Canticle VI 5:47 Interlude 6:39 Canticle VII 9:16 Postlude https://samwumusic.com/canyon-canticles commissioned by ‪@TrioMenil‬ with generous support from the Houston Arts Alliance dedicated to ‪@ZionNPS‬ Jacob Schafer, violin David Dietz, cello Jonathan Mak, piano In February of 2026, I was fortunate to be the Artist-in-Residence at Zion National Park. I spent three transformative weeks among towering red sandstone cliffs, staying in the Grotto House near the trailhead for Zion’s most famous hike––Angel’s Landing. "Canyon Canticles" was composed during this residency. I reflected upon how visiting Zion can be a profoundly spiritual experience for people from all faiths and religious backgrounds. As I explored the park’s many hiking trails, I often stopped in my tracks to simply take in the sights, sounds, and smells, and to enjoy the quiet solitude found in the Zion wilderness. #composer #sheetmusic #piano #zionnationalpark #chambermusic