Crystal
for flute, alto flute and orchestra from Tell My Fortune (2004)
Instrumentation: Solo flute, solo alto flute; oboe, English horn, clarinet, bass clarinet, bassoon, contrabassoon; 2 horns, 2 trumpets; 2 percussion; piano; strings
Publisher: Boosey and Hawkes, Hendon Music (BMI)
Duration: 9 minutes
World Premiere: April 3, 2004 / Southern Theatre, Columbus, Ohio / ProMusica Chamber Orchestra / Timothy Russell
Program Note:
Crystal (2004) for flute, alto flute and orchestra from Tell My Fortune features the flute and alto flute in a haunting duet of extended flute techniques such as fluttering and bending of notes. The strings provide rhythmic counterpoint, while two percussionists play tuned crystal glasses and wind chimes.
–Michael Daugherty