Joyous and energetic, sad and lyrical, images of light and cascading colors - these varied striking moods can all be used to describe composer Kirk O'Riordan's six chamber works on his premiere Ravello Records release, Strange Flowers. The six pieces on the album tell a story together, captivating the audience with it's accessible but nuanced sound. O'Riordan has recently received commissions from the Cecil College Station Players, the EastWind Ensemble, saxophonist Farrell Vernon, and the Grammy-nominated Eaken Piano Trio. Described as 'un-apologetically beautiful,' O'Riordan is said to be 'getting US ready for the time ahead' (Dr. Jing Luo, Bloomsburg University).