Out of breath
an imaginary travel from the 14th until 21st century
This solo recorder recital introduces the instrument in all its expressive aspects and modes. It associates the techniques of both past and modern times, some from the non-western world, and it includes improvisation.
The programme is an invitation to immerse oneself and a journey through a variety of cultures and times, such as modern Japan, 17th century England, medieval Italy, baroque German music to Music at the court of Louis the XIV th. The audience is invited through an imaginary journey in which short narratives serve to light the way and illustrate the pieces of music. The programme lasts an hour and suits all audiences: children, adults, familiar with music or not.
Saltarello with double recorder
Programme
Out of breath
Estampitta Saltarello I, Anonymus, 14th. century
with double recorder and foot bells
Irish and scottish dances from the 17th century
aus: „The complete Flute Master or the whole art of playing on the Rechorder” (1695)
Les Folies d’Espagne, Marin Marais (1656-1728)
for flute solo
Derde doen Daphne d’over (Schoone Maeght), Jacob Van Eyck (1590-1657),”Der Fluyten Lusthof” 1644-1654
for Renaissance descant recorder
Partita for flute solo BWV 1013, J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
Allemande, Courante, Sarabande, Bourrée anglaise
in ” Chinese pictures”":
The hermit at the water, Isang Yun (1917-1985)
for bass recorder
Gesti, Luciano Berio (1925-2003)
for treble recorder
Estampitta Saltarello II, anonym, 14th century, with improvisation
with a G Ganassi recorder
Auβer Atem, Moritz Eggert (1965-)
for 3 recorders and one player
Marion Fermé, recorders
Total time: one hour
