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Wind Quintet (1990) |
flute, oboe, clarinet, horn, bassoon - 15'
It has long been one of my ambitions to write a wind quintet - to compose for five distinctly coloured and very individual "voices" in one ensemble is a very exciting challenge.
Two contrasting movements make up this work. The first movement is essentially a simple three-part structure marked "Wild, bright and strong" and starts with flute, oboe and clarinet. A constant feature is a repeated note motif which unfurls into a chorale which serves as a coda and is a gentle nod towards Nielsen's Wind Quintet and also towards Mozart's wind music.
The change to piccolo, cor anglais and bass clarinet alters the colouring of the second movement. The works finishes quietly, with three soft chords from the chorale.
© Diana Burrell