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From: Craig Tompkins
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Subject: Re: mezzo and flute
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Carol, here are three pieces that I performed (when I was a flutist), all
available through the Canadian Music Centre . Deep
ground, Long waters by Norm Symonds which is quite jazzy in a sultry way;
Overheard on a Saltmarsh by Keith Bissell which offers plenty of opportunity for
characterization; and if you add a cello, Twelve Miniatures by Harry Somers which
has interesting effects like quarter tones, glissandos, whispers and vibrato
effects. The texts of the Somers are Japanese Haiku and the instruments can be
recorder, harpsichord and gamba as well as flute, piano and cello. This continuo
ensemble then opens up the area of Baroque music and the cantatas of Telemann,
the nine German arias of Handel etc. etc. Hope this has been of some help.
Cheers,
Craig

JLines-at-aol.com wrote:

> Can anyone suggest pieces for mezzo-soprano, flute, and piano? I'm helping a
> friend to find something for a recital she is sharing with a flutist. I
> don't believe they want to add other instrumentalists, and a short group of
> songs would be a possibility, or one or two individual songs. I have looked
> in "The Art of Song Recital" but hesitate to order the unknown lest I be
> disappointed in the quality.
>
> I would appreciate any responses!
>
> Carol Lines