Welcome

Welcome to the official web site dedicated to the life and music of Halsey Stevens, composer, author, educator (1908-1989). Here you will find biographical information, published works, the composer’s own words, Editio Helios catalog, and more.
Attention Researchers:
The professional and personal papers of Halsey Stevens are now available for research at The Library of Congress in Washington D.C. If you are interested in serious research and will be making a trip to Washington, D.C., the LOC requires prior notice to insure the required materials are on site. See www.loc.gov/rr/askalib/ask-perform.html.  Here's a PDF catalogue of what one can find there.

Ukrainian Folk Songs

Sonata for Trumpet and Piano

God is My Strong Salvation

 

Hungarian Children's Songs


Here is cellist and teacher Nada Radulovich performing Hungarian Children's Songs. From Ms. Radulovich:
In this collection, 'Hungarian Children's Songs', Halsey Stevens skillfully set 6 melodies chosen from a large collection of children's game songs (Gyermekjátékok) edited by Béla Bartók and Zoltán Kodály.
Nada Radulovich, cello
Cullan Bryant, piano
Learn more about Nada here: cellobynada.com