Quality: 6

Difficulty: 8

8:00

Highest Note: alt. C

Written for A clarinet

Uses multiphonics, flutter tonguing, pitch bends, & "modern" notation in regards to rubato

Composer is very specific in instructions to player, but says to take freedom once learned as she wishes

From program notes: "The player assumes the role of a virtuoso actor...."

Form similar to sonata form

First performed by Laura Flax of Da Capo Chamber Players on May 10, 1978 at Carnegie Hall

Fast tongue

Fast fingers

Patience to sit down & figure out what everything means!!!

Pay very strict attention to markings before "making it your own"

Listen to recording!

Flax; Bridge