"Illustrating the impact of Appalachian folk music on his compositional style, Appalachian Inspiration, composer John Beall’s debut album on Ravello Records, features three piano and string pieces that represent Beall’s expressive grasp of both folk tunes and traditional formal techniques. John Beall has been Professor and Composer-in-Residence at West Virginia University since 1978 His compositions have received performances by both chamber groups and orchestras."