for Flute and Marimba
Instrumentation:
- Flute
- Marimba (soft yarn mallets throughout)
Program Notes:
The “Duo,” is set in five movements, they are as follows:
I. Breath – Tremolo music in the marimba, with linear flute lines above, it is serene and calm.
II. Lonely – The sighing of the flute contrasted with more active playing from the marimba. A spiral, spinning line in 7/8 depicts a sort of odd loneliness that gives way to the sighing from before.
III. Fire – A brief depiction of fire, with contrasting marimba lines, and very angular flute music.
IV. Dialogue – Here, the duo plays music back and forth that is of a casual, but slightly passionate nature, very peaceful and thoughtful music that acts as an excellent conversation piece between the two.
V. Coda (Breath II) – A short coda of music based around the first movement, the tremolo idea comes back into, and the linear flute playing comes back to the center stage.
Performance Materials Available Directly from the Composer.