Six Pieces for Soprano & Piano (1972)

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Instrumentation: Soprano and Piano (and Flute)
Composition Date: 1972
Genre: Art Song
Duration: Approx 10'30"
Publisher: Notevole Music Publishing
Movement(s): I. Remain: With quiet energy (𝅘𝅥=72)
II. Rosebud: Gossamer like glass (e.=90)
III. Melting: Legato espressivo (𝅘𝅥=48)
IV. Drum: Boldly (𝅘𝅥=52)
V. Pearls: 𝅘𝅥=52
VI. Sigh: 𝅘𝅥𝅮=210
First Performance: 15 Apr 1973: University of Chicago, Chicago, IL Elsa Charleston, Sop; John Cobb, Pno.]

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Completed in the summer of 1972 for soprano Elsa Charlston and premiered on the 15th of April, 1973 with Ms. Charlston and pianist John Cobb at the University of Chicago, Chicago, IL. Texts are by McKinley and the work is dedicated to his wife, Marlene.