Dances from the Stratosphere
piccolo & flute commissioned by James River Junction Flute Duo 1. With rhythmic finesse 2. With light-hearted cheerfulness 3. With nostalgic sadness 4. With swaggering coolness (dur.18 minutes) World Premiere: February 17, 2018
James River Junction Flute Duo 2018 Mid-Atlantic Flute Convention - Washington, D.C. |
With the piccolo squarely featured, and as the title suggests, this quartet of dances reaches into the stratosphere of both melodic and harmonic design. The work as a whole utilizes a wide stylistic palette, giving each movement its own unique musical language.
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