In a musical style strongly influenced by (and occasionally parodying) American popular music, the subtitle "Baroque" may seem a puzzle at first. It is also the key to Pann's approach in composing for
For two of the principals of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, music director Manfred Honeck thought to spotlight them with a new work. The commission went to Leshnoff, who was happy to produce the
Schubert's time in Hungary brought forth several important works for piano, four hands. Of these, Webster focuses on the Divertissement a l’hongroise, D.818, a rather lengthy affair that can exceed
The Famous set of dances by Norway's greatest composer were written for piano duet. Grieg later created a piano solo version, but refused to orchestrate the set. After some study of Grieg and his music,
This is a straightforward yet beautiful arrangement of the famous tune. It will require sensitive musicianship and good technique, but is such a fine piece, it practically plays itself.
Faure's most celebrated orchestral work, the Pavane is well-known for its haunting flute solo - as beautiful as it is challenging at times in the authentic key of F-sharp minor. Within one
Commissioned by the Palisades Vituosi, Gary Schocker's Sonata No. 2 for Flute, Clarinet, and Piano is a formal work - perfect for recitals by flutists, clarinetists, and flute/clarinet duos. The