Caprice En Trio

"Caprice En Trio" composed by Thomas Read and performed by the Vermont Contemporary Music Ensemble. As implied by its title, the music of my Caprice en Trio is fanciful and somewhat erratic in texture and style, setting learned counterpoint against free lyricism, while also encompassing tonal and non-tonal harmonies and conjuring humorous and bizarre episodes. All rhythmic and melodic material necessary for the entire piece is drawn systematically from the initial seven-measure phrase. Nevertheless, the music is composed to sound as a freewheeling musical discourse between independent minded performers- of whom great virtuosity and careful preparation are required for effective delivery in concert. The dramatic curve of the entire structure is not readily aligned with any traditional pattern. Disparate sections occur successively, or are overlapped and occasionally heard simultaneously. An extended flute impromptu, accompanied, thoughtfully, by clarinet and bassoon, is a clear signpost, and is followed, directly, by a lively, propulsive coda. Caprice En Trio was commissioned by the VCME and composed in June, 2006.

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[tread2009]

loved it!

[2beefrank]

awesome