Autumnal
Autumnal
Flute, Clarinet, Cello, Piano
Composer's Note:
Autumnal, for flute, clarinet, cello, and piano, was written in 1991 on commission from the flutist James Zellers. It begins quietly, introspectively, with a symmetrical pitch structure that, if left alone, would endlessly repeat itself; a note of dissonance is at last introduced to open up the piece and allow it to go forward. In its consequent adventures the piece begins to dance, at first gracefully, but eventually ecstatically, instruments competing and racing against each other until the clarinet cries out for a halt, not able to continue. The opening material returns, now imbued with meaning not previously evident, and, in a coda, the piece evaporates. Autumnal is dedicated to the champion filly Go For Wand, whose spirit haunts the piece.
New March 2025 engraved edition from 1991 original manuscript.
Authored (or revised): 1991
Published: 2025
Duration (minutes): 14
First performance: Friends and Enemies of New Music on May 12, 1992
Book format: Score + 3 Parts
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