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Samantha Levreault's Master's Recital
In early April 2022, I flew to Massachusetts to perform with flutist Samantha Levreault. Sam is pursuing her master's at UMass Amherst, and a master's recital was one of the requirements for graduation. This one was unusual, though.
Back in 2020, Sam commissioned me to write a flute sonata. I worked on it from home when the pandemic hit. The result was Club Sonata, a huge piece in four movements. This was a big project for both of us. It was difficult, jazz- and dance-inspired music that pushed our abilities. When it was done, we commissioned an artist (Janina Putzker) to help produce a score that was colorful and beautiful. Then we premiered it on this master's recital.
I can't convey how satisfying this was. I'm very proud of this music. It was a privilege to perform it with Sam (on my birthday, no less). And it went well.
You can watch the recital via YouTube (above) or by downloading the video file.
The score for Club Sonata is available to subscribers.
See also:
Earlier collaborations with Sam Levreault
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