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Christian Korthals
Flöte (Der ungetanzte Tango)
UES103909-211
Type: Solostimme(n)
Format: 210 x 297 mm
Pages: 4
Description
A dance that never happened, that could have been, but never was. A life that is standing still, but still goes on. When can we move on? A contemplative string intro leads to a sad notated flute solo, before the orchestra establishes a tango rhythm. Experimental sound spheres culminate in a desparate accusation.
This tango nuevo for small orchestra was written in 2015 for the Composers' Orchestra Berlin. When the ensemble released a CD during the COVID lockdowns (JazzHausMusik 285), it became evident that the extramusical theme of this composition got an entirely new meaning. The composition was re-orchestrated for chamber orchestra by the composer in 2023. It has not been publicly performed yet by a professional orchestra, but there is video documentation by a performance by a youth orchestra here.
Press reactions on the differently orchestrated version for the Composers' Orchestra Berlin:
"Marvelous flute solo", "alluring", "a sumptuous feast for the senses" (All About Jazz, May 2022)
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Type: Solostimme(n)
Format: 210 x 297 mm
Pages: 4