Two Pieces for Recorder and Harpsichord

tenor recorder; harpsichord; ca. 8 min.

The composer writes: I’m often attracted to historical models for my compositions. And this two-movement composition (similar to contrasting movements in a Handel sonata) is full of references to baroque- and gallant-era styles. When I began to compose it, I wasn’t quite sure what solo instrument would be best suited to what I was creating: The solo part could, of course, be played on several instruments. But I am very pleased with my final choice of tenor recorder.