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Nocturne Fantasy

A lyrical, nocturnal journey

Date

1995

Category

Solo with Orchestra

Duration

9 minutes

Instrumentation

Flute, Harp, and String Orchestra
(piano reduction available)

Commission / Artist

Premiere

Catherine DeJongh, flute with members of the University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra / Kevin Beavers, conductor


Composer's Note

Available on CD recording:
20th Century Works for Flute & Orchestra

Catherine DeJongh, flute

Bohdan Jarmolowicz, conductor
The Polish National Chamber Orchestra
Centaur label, 2001

I composed my Nocturne Fantasy for flutist Catherine DeJongh while we were both students at the University of Michigan. The flute is nestled within the lush, velvety textures of the strings, with the harp adding yet more depth and richness to the palette. The piece begins with a quiet, muted opening and unfolds into an outgoing nocturnal journey, ultimately returning to a peaceful darkness.

Nocturne Fantasy

Kevin Beavers

Kevin Beavers

Contact

Tußmannstr. 3
40477 Düsseldorf

+49 211 2298 9620
kbeavers[at]gmail.com

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