FM1129: Canonic Lullaby

Canonic Lullaby (for flute and harp)
Paul Patterson

Cover ImageCanonic Lullaby (flute and harp) – Opus 125 (2016)

"Canonic Lullaby" is a calm lyrical piece and has the feel of Italian barcarolle with flowing melodies and gently rocking rhythms that float between the flute and harp.

 

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Summary

Canonic Lullaby (flute and harp version) – Opus 125 (2016)

The flute and harp version of the Canonic Lullaby was first performed by Heather Wrighton, harp and Emma Halman, flute at the Octagon Music, Watford in March 2017

As the title suggests it is a calm lyrical piece and has the feel of Italian barcarolle with flowing melodies and gently rocking rhythms that float between the flute and harp.

It starts with a graceful statement of the theme in cannon on the harp; it is then taken by the flute in its upper register and gently falls away to its low register. A series of calm conversation between the two performers ensues leading to a number of gentle climaxes where the flute embellishes the melody with fast moving scales and passionate gestures. Following the final climax the atmosphere gradually becomes calmer and the falling melodic line descends lower recalling the opening passage, and eventually moves to the lower register of the harp whilst the flute hovers on reflective high harmonics.

First Performance: Octagon Music, Watford, 12th Mar 2017 Emma Halnan, flute / Heather Wrighton, harp

Score Information

Title: Canonic Lullaby
Composer: Paul Patterson
Instrumentation: Flute & Harp
Level: Advanced
Duration: c 7' 00"
Format: 9" x 12" Stapled score & part
Publisher: Josef Weinberger
ISBN: 979-0-57005-722-1
Edition/Year: 2016
Origin: UK
Our Ref: FM1129

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