The Three Gems (Green Emerald, Black Pearl, Red Sapphire), composed in the spring of 2018, is a trio of short piano works that can be performed together as a set or independently as encores.

“Green Emerald” begins with simple, dance-like gesture that gradually expand into a robust, rhapsodic texture. The hands are divided by key signature, creating a surprising and slightly unsettling harmonic effect. “Black Pearl” is intimate and bluesy, evoking a smoky, late-night atmosphere with its understated charm. “Red Sapphire” opens with a fiery, turgid riff that feels equally at home on an electric guitar. This energetic motif builds into a forceful and virtuosic display, closing the set a crisp intensity.