#ianclarke

The Flute with Breanne C.

#5 / Ian Clarke - Orange Dawn

This piece I’ve never actually played myself, but it’s absolutely gorgeous. Ian Clarke is one of my favourite composers for flute. He’s actually a flute player himself so he always seems to know the best thing to write in order for the flute to sound its best. Knowing the flute the way he does, he’s also able to incorporate a lot of extended technique into his pieces which is really enjoyable for both the player as well as the listener. Not many composers really know what the flute is capable of and don’t ever write for all its capabilities. This piece is really beautiful because you can hear the ebb and flow of the sky as it brightens into day. 

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