Winds Across the Atlantic. To paraphrase Winston Churchill, America and England are musical allies separated by a common musical language! This divergence of style is highlighted in this program of English and American composers of the 20th century. Mostly light-hearted, but not always, composers include Peter Schickele, Alvin Etler, Gordon Jacob, and others. With violist as guest artist.
Gordon Jacob (1895-1984)
Trio
Allegro
Adagio
Scherzo
Allegro vivace
Kirke Mechem (1925-)
Trio, op. 8
Sonatina
Fughetta
Theme and Derivations
Peter Schickele (1935-)
Diversions
Bath
Billiards
Bar
intermission
Rebecca Clarke (1886 – 1979)
Prelude, Allegro, Pastorale (1941) for clarinet and viola
Alvin Etler (1913-1973)
Quartet for oboe, clarinet, viola and bassoon
I. quarter note = 60
II. quarter note = 132
III. quarter note = 54