Woodwind

A pair of shoes of a performing magician invite you on a journey of discovery and wisdom as they escape their shiny black box and set off to see what the world has to offer. In this enlightening and playful musical fable with its witty narrative and... Read more

The musical material includes quotations from two ancient Icelandic folk melodies, and the work’s three movements are strongly linked internally, although resuming a contrasting character in texture. Read more

Melikyan’s writing exploits the extreme technical, musical, and emotional resources of the performers who share his level of profound musical sensitivity while the roots of his music remain firmly implanted in the traditions of the Armenian cultural... Read more

The Omaggio [Hommage] a [to] Verdi includes many recognizable features of the Italian master's work, together with a subtle dramatization, minus the parody, that clearly delineates those issues which provide separation from, while at the same time... Read more

The work is divided into four movements. The first is an homage to Stravinsky, with reminiscences of the Rite of Spring. The second, inspired by the music of Dizzy Gillespie, seems almost improvised. The third is a charming and amuzing waltz that... Read more

The two short easy pieces for wind quintet, (Méditations and Joyeuse Disposition), were composed for the use of young students in music conservatories and schools at a suitable level of technical and musical ability, giving them the opportunity to... Read more