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4 Preludes for Harpsichord, for Baroque Trio

Baroque violin, viola da gamba or 'cello, and harpsichord

2008, 10 minutes

  1. Substitutions
  2. Unmeasured
  3. Not yr mom's continuo playing
  4. Rolling

The original work for harpsichord was conceived to be accessible, both technically and aesthetically, to student harpsichordists. The trio version adds a tiny touch of virtuosity to the mix.

The piece was arranged for trio at the request of Flying Forms. The recordings available above were performed by them.

Scores

If you are interested in a score and parts for the 4 Preludes, please contact Nissim.

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Performances

  • February 10, 2008: Substitutions and Rolling were premiered by Flying Forms at the Staller Center for the Performing Arts in Stony Brook, NY, as part of SUNY-Stony Brook's "Find a Composer" series.
  • November 12, 2010: Substitutions and Rolling performed by by Flying Forms at Olivet Congregational Church, St. Paul, MN.
  • January 21, 2011: Substitutions and Rolling performed by by Flying Forms at First United Methodist Church, St. Paul, MN.
  • June 29, 2012: The complete four movements will be premiered by Flying Forms at The Baroque Room, St. Paul, MN.
 
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