21st century masterworks : eleven pieces for flute alone.

Format Musical Score
Publication Info[Seattle, WA] : Alry Publications, 2021.
Description1 score (59 pages) ; 31 cm
Subjects

Included WorkFine, Vivian, 1913-2000. Flicker.
Included WorkWeigl, Vally. Oiseau de la vie.
Included WorkLa Berge, Ann. Revamper.
Included WorkHigdon, Jennifer, 1962- Song.
Included WorkFairlie-Kennedy, Margaret, 1925-2013. Spirit man.
Included WorkCollinge-Herrera, Cathy Ann, 1960- Songs from the willow.
Included WorkGriffin, Fran, 1957- Blackheath.
Included WorkBassingthwaighte, Sarah. Left behind.
Included WorkKahkonen, Gay, 1968- Kyrie.
Included WorkNishimura, Judy. Mood swings.
Included WorkKeith, Leanna, 1992- Home.
Portion of title Eleven pieces for flute alone
Variant title 11 pieces for flute alone
Portion of title Pieces for flute alone
Contents The flicker / Vivian Fine -- Oiseau de la vie = (Bird of life) / Vally Weigl -- Revamper / Anne La Berge -- Song / Jennifer Higdon -- Spirit man / Margaret Fairlie-Kennedy -- Songs from the willow / Cathy Collinge Herrera -- Blackheath / Fran Griffin -- Left behind / Sarah Bassingthwaighte -- Kyrie / Gay Kahkonen -- Mood swings / Judy Nishimura -- Home / Leanna Keith.
Abstract The use of the word masterwork is a subject under much debate. Nonetheless, there are qualities to such pieces that some might loosely define. Such a piece might show thorough exploration of its own soundworld, of its own ideas. It might draw both player and listener in as it unfolds. It might suit the instrument, and yet be a challenge for that instrument at the same time. What defines a masterwork now? The eleven flute solos in this anthology span half a century--from 1973 to 2021--and touch on numerous musical styles. The works are most similar in their use of clear development and melodic ideas or sounds (and in the use of the flute's tonal ability to fill a room, even with a single line of music). Most of these works are suited for performance, displaying a range of the flutist's musical ability. Two were written for competitions. All of them were written with clear musical intent and a deep knowledge of the flute.
General notePreface in English.
General noteProgram notes in English preceding each work.
ISMN 9790302120599
ISMN M302120599
Publisher numberF 42 Alry Publications