| Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | 2 movements |
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| Composition Year | 1984 ca. |
| Genre Categories | Duets; For flute, viola; Scores featuring the flute; |
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| Work Title | Duo for Flute and Viola |
|---|---|
| Alternative. Title | for Flute (or Violin) and Viola |
| Composer | Sydeman, William Jay |
| I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. | IWS 11 |
| Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | 2 movements:
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| Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. | 1984 ca. |
| Average DurationAvg. Duration | 4 minutes |
| Composer Time PeriodComp. Period | Modern |
| Piece Style | Modern |
| Instrumentation | flute, viola |
This is Gebrauch Musik for the odd married (or not) couple (or not) playing flute and viola. Entertaining, with some quirky rhythms. (I borrowed the “quirky rhythms” bit from a Time magazine article about me which I loathed.)
Nevertheless, movement 1 has a flirtation with dance... hinted at but rarely consummated. Movement 2 continues with more overt dance-like qualities. Shifting rhythms and some odd accents account for much of the aforementioned quirkiness. It is tricky, but fun to play.
– W. Jay Sydeman
Note: Suitable for students and amateur musicians.
