Sonatas for Flute and Piano Composed in 1994, 1995, 1996, and 1997 and Performed at the National Flute Association Conventions in Those Years
Sonatas for Flute and Piano Composed in 1994, 1995, 1996, and 1997 and Performed at the National Flute Association Conventions in Those Years
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1999
Authors
Risinger, KImberly McCoul
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Montgomery, William
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Abstract
This dissertation project examines recent contributions to the flute
sonata genre and provides insights into the compositional techniques of their
composers. Because of the abundance of flute sonatas written in the last
decade, the scope of this study concentrates on those sonatas composed in
1994, 1995, 1996 and 1997 and performed at the National Flute Association
Conventions in those years.
The dissertation involves the performance of three recitals which will
help to disseminate this literature to professional and lay audiences. The first
recital, September 21, 1998, includes sonatas by Samuel Zyman, Gary Schocker
and Matthew Halper. The second recital, November 14, 1998, includes
sonatas by Elisenda Fabregas and Mike Mower. The third recital, Aprill, 1999,
includes sonatas by Martin Hennessy and Jeff Manookian.
Extensive program notes for the recitals include a biography of each
composer focusing on recent achievements, awards and professional
positions and an overview and brief analysis of each work. Appendices
provide a listing of each composer's works to date (Appendix A), 1
examples of the main themes from each of the sonatas discussed (Appendix
B) and copies of the programs performed (Appendix C). A bibliography is also
included.
This performance dissertation highlights the effectiveness of the
National Flute Association as a vehicle for the creation and performance of
new music. By focussing on the sonatas performed at the conventions in the
years 1994, 1995, 1996 and 1997, the variety of new flute sonatas being
composed is illustrated. Insights into each sonata are presented, derived from
discussions, interviews (live, telephone and e-mail) and correspondence with
each of the composers involved in this project.