Staff Pick
“Definitely one to explore.”
This lovely piece has a personal backstory for the composer Dominic Valadez, but it's very possible to appreciate it without knowing this. A haunting opening gives way to a meandering 6/8 section which is almost mesmeric in character. The music returns to it's melancholy state to end. This is an unusual piece that is definitely worth exploring.
From the Publisher
Programme Note from the composer:
Violet Ridge explores the duality of expressing my identity as a bisexual. The introduction's two-chord vamp and the middle section's bitonality are subtle nods to this, while the flute's very sweet and yearning melody is used to highlight feelings of having a desire to belong. At the end of the piece, both the flute and piano come to terms with these feelings, exemplifying the acceptance of intersectional identity and representing the "Violet" of the title.
Finalist: NFA Newly Published Music Awards 2024
Performance duration (approx): 6'00
Item Details
Instrumentation
- Part 1: Flute
- Part 2: Piano
Publisher: ALRY Publications
Publisher's reference: FP223
Our Stock Code: 1684902
Media Type: Paperback (11 pages [score])
