Composed for Jasmine Choi’s premiere on the 2018 NFA concerto gala, Dorff’s CONCERTINOis a 10-minute showpiece full of flash and theatricality, elegantly balanced with beauty and lyricism.The work is fully suitable for flute and piano recitals, while the orchestral version is easy to program,even when rehearsal time is limited.
ISBN:9781491114346
UPC: 680160673285

Quick Overview

A welcome addition to the bass flute repertoire, Dorff’s 14-minute sonata is designed as two pairs of slow-fast movements. While composed as a complete 4-movement sonata, either half may be performed alone as a 7-minute recital work. The Sonata springs from Dorff's impressions of the Hudson River: "Every thought led to the river’s essence, its own spirit and life — flowing through raw nature, from skinny trickles to mightiness spawning cities; supporting subtle life, and becoming a central commons for human societies." The movement titles are: I. Sprawling, burbling; II. Sparkling, glistening; III. Under Winter; and IV. Spring Spirits.
ISBN/UPC: 9781491129517, 680160668632