The Music: Tango Sonata (2004-5): Imagine, if you will, a violin and piano duo in the smoke filled lounge of a luxury hotel in Buenos Aires. They start off their evening playing a romantic tango for the lovers dancing in the room. Then, surprisingly, the violinist and pianist take a break from their jobs and, dance a sexy tango with each other. Finally, to show everyone how it is really done, the violin and piano dance with violinist and pianist, or vice versa. In any case, they all dance a tour-de-force before collapsing with exhaustion at the end. Ghaleb and the Donkey (2004): is a short, sprightly, and enjoyable piece radiates nothing but happiness from beginning to end. It was commissioned by the Kayali Family, and tells the true story of Ghaleb, who, as a child dancer on stage in the Ballet, “Union Jack,” at the New York City Ballet, had his foot stepped on by a live donkey. Ron witnessed this event from his seat in the orchestra pit and immediately got the idea to set it to music. The piece