American Suite
Bruce A. Stark
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American Suite was awarded an honorable mention in the 2004 National Flute Association's "New Published Music For Flute" competition.
It has not been premiered in the U.S.
The five movements are in contrasting tempi and character, ranging from the syncopated, energetic music of the first and fifth movements to the jazz-inspired ballad of the fourth movement. A recital piece for professionals and advanced students, it offers challenges and rich musical rewards to both the pianist and flutist. True to its title, elements of bluegrass, jazz and classical music, focused into an original and compelling voice by the composer, make the work uniquely American.
American Suite was written in 2001 for flutist Kaori Fujii and pianist Yuko Fujii, who premiered the work in Tokyo the same year. They have since championed the work with performances throughout Japan, in Germany and on tours of Central and Latin America.
Year composed: 2001
Duration: 00:21:00
Ensemble type: Chamber or Jazz Ensemble, Without Voice:Keyboard plus One Instrument
Instrumentation: 1 Flute, 1 Piano