related works
Kage : for recorder & CD (version for alto in F), 2000 / Roderik de Man
Genre:
Chamber music
Subgenre:
Recorder; Electronics with different instruments; Recorder with multimedia
Scoring:
rec-a tape
Thin Air : Version for treble clef instruments (medium) / Calliope Tsoupaki
Genre:
Chamber music
Subgenre:
Mixed ensemble (2-12 players)
Scoring:
treble clef instruments
Musica per viola da gamba e clavicembalo : (1970), opus 6 / Hendrik de Regt
Genre:
Chamber music
Subgenre:
Mixed ensemble (2-12 players)
Scoring:
vladg cemb
Muzika za trima (Music for Three) : for flute, oboe and bassoon / Julia Tsenova
Genre:
Chamber music
Subgenre:
Mixed ensemble (2-12 players)
Scoring:
fl ob fg
composition
Flauto dolce? : for blockflute solo, percussion and string quintet / Roderik de Man
Other authors:
Man, Roderik de
(Composer)
Description:
Flauto dolce? is a compact concerto for recorders and ensemble. Although there are three movements, it is concieved as being in one part. The question mark in the title refers to to the diverse character of the solo part. Being not only “dolce” but also “acerbo”, at times even aggressive. The piece endeavours to challenge all involved in a challenging musical discourse, alternating between virtuoso, lyrical
and pronounced rhythmical passages.
Flauto dolce? is dedicated to Jorge Isaac, a remarkable advocate of contemporary repertoire for all recorders, or “blockflutes” as they are called today.