AT A GLANCE
Style
Energetic • Lyrical • Adventurous
Selected Performances & Recognition
Missouri State University
What Makes It Unique
Written to showcase both the lyrical and energetic sides of the instrument, the work treats the soloist as a storyteller rather than simply a vehicle for technical display.
Musical Influences
Andy Akiho
Caroline Shaw
Rachmaninoff – Piano Concerto No. 2
Nico Muhly
Why I Wrote This Piece
Adapted to bring the work's lyrical energy, rhythmic vitality, and expressive range to the tenor saxophone repertoire.
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PROGRAM NOTE
The work is in a large-scale ABA form: the A section is comprised of a series of miniature episodes, vibrant in nature; the B section is flowing and lyrical, providing artistic contrast to A. With the return of the A theme, the episodes are presented in reverse order, creating a skillfully crafted palindromic rondo, complete with a subtle reference to a major 21st century musical force.
-Program note by Dr. Laura Bennett Cameron
Originally written for bassoon, this version was commissioned by Brookelynn Shell
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