Por Seis (2015-2016)

3 Latin-American studies for 6 instruments

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Composed January 2015-July 2016

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14 minutes

 

for six instruments (flute, english horn, clarinet doubling bass clarinet, guitar, violin, cello)

In three movements

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Premiered (virtually) by One Found Sound on October 1, 2020

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Set in three movements, this suite for mixed instruments pays tribute to the colorful and eclectic musical language of Latin-American dances. The first movement is a Seis por Derecho, which means 'straight six'. The second movement is calm reflection with a prominent guitar solo, which is dedicated to the founder of the columbian salsa group, Grupo Niche. The last movement is an energetic dance, a Jota which plays with mixed meters, which features high spirited solos and interplay between the entire ensemble.