Flute and bassoon. 7 1/2 mins.
This set of three duets for flute and bassoon revolves around counterpoint, syncopated rhythms, and economy of material. I sought to weave a texture between these two opposing yet complementary voices that is conversational, playful, dynamic, and virtuosic.
Score available for purchase. Please direct inquiries to Nell Shaw Cohen at nell@nellshawcohen.com.
performance History
Boston Composers Collective; Lisa Husseini, flute and Andrew Thompson, bassoon; Anderson Auditorium and Grossman Gallery at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA, 3/01/11.
Adam Eccleston III, flute and Nathan Landes, bassoon; New England Conservatory, Williams Hall, Boston, MA, 10/27/09 & 1/26/10.