Sunrise
(2009) for flute, viola and harp
Duration: 10'
Commissioned by Backshore Artists Project Inc. to celebrate Carol Wincenc on her 40th anniversary as a performer and underwritten by a generous grant from Linda and Stuart Nelson

World Premiere: February 22, 2010 - Morgan Library, New York

Publisher:  Novello & Co Ltd

Composer's Note:

Sunrise starts slowly with the bass flute leading a dark dream-like section marked rubato, seductive. The tempo quickens and a new section svegliato (awakening) follows where the harp and viola encourage the flute to join them in a spritely scherzo which grows to a climax to herald the sunrise. Here the viola leads with a glowing theme. After the flute has echoed this melody the mood quietens and in a peaceful coda the flute ‘remembers’ the opening theme: it is now bathed in sunlight and marked luminous.

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