Rose V. Johnson Flute Performance Studio Recital

Carmen Fantasie Brilliante (by Francois Borne)

Sophie Wang, flute

Xin Chang, piano

 François borne (1840-1920) was a French flutist and composer. Today, he is most remembered for his composition of Carmen Fantasy. Composed of well known themes from the romantic opera by George Bizet, the carmen fantasy tells a spirited and colorful story. 

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The Swiss Shepherd (by Francesco Morlacchi)

Rosemary Shimao, flute

Xin Chang, piano

 
  Il Pastore Svizzero (The Swiss Shepherd), was composed by Pietro Morlacchi in 1850 during his time at the Conservatory of Music in Milan under the guidance of Giuseppe Rabboni. It quickly became one of his most famous pieces, with many different versions and arrangements. Additionally, this piece is often incorrectly attributed to Francesco Morlacchi, a famous opera composer who lived around the same time as Pietro Morlacchi. This mistake has carried into the modern day, with many arrangements still attributing the work to Francesco Morlacchi, despite Pietro Morlacchi being officially recognized as the composer of the piece. 

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Legends: 1. Lin-Fa and 2. Dagda's Harp (by Valerie Coleman)

Emi Shimao, flute

Xin Chang, piano

 
Legends by Valerie Coleman tells the story of multiple myths and stories from various different cultures. The first movement, the lotus lily, is a flower that grows near water, closing at night but opening in the morning. In the Chinese culture, the lotus lily is said to symbolize strength, rebirth, and purity when going through tough times. The second movement in this piece is Dagda's harp. Originating in Irish Mythology, Dagda was a god, closely connected to agriculture, wisdom, and strength. One of the most important items he has is his harp, symbolizing the connection to nature and music and also being able to control the natural world, emotions, and the course of human life.   

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Sérénade aux  Étoiles (by Cecile Chaminade)

Katherine Zhang, flute

Xin Chang, piano

 Cécile Chaminade was born on August 8, 1857, in Paris, France. She was the daughter of Marie and Hippolyte Chaminade. Her mother taught her piano, and she later studied composition secretly, against her father's desires. Cécile Chaminade was a French late Romantic composer and pianist. She achieved international fame for her piano pieces and melodies, which were particularly popular in France, England, and the United States. Despite facing challenges and discrimination as a female composer in a male-dominated field, she created over 400 works, including piano solos, chamber music, and symphonic compositions. Sérénade aux étoiles means "Serenade to the Stars" in English. This piece is a beautiful and delicate piece that captures the feeling of a gentle and peaceful starry night. On April 13, 1944, she died in Monte Carlo, at age 86. 

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Sonata 2: Andante (by George Friedrich Handel)

Qiqi Cao, flute

Xin Chang, piano

   
 George Frederic Handel was a German-British Composer that composed music for all sorts of instruments. He was born in Germany in 1685 but soon after he moved to London. He learned that he had a passion for Music when he was nine. He went to the University of Halle and continued to study music. Then in the early 1700s, he wrote the Flute Sonata Number 2 which I will play. I am playing the andante section of it so it is very slow and mellow but gets a bit more exiting at the end. I think this song reminds me of a pessimistic person turning optimistic. 

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Rollerblading! (by Louise Chamberlain)

Anthony Bryan, flute

Xin Chang, piano

 Rollerblading! is written by Louise Chamberlain, (The pen name for Pamela Wedgewood). Sne has written over 200 music books.  This song was written in 2003 which is in the avant-garde period.  The avant-garde songs have lots of experimental sounds and are unique. Each song is very different. Rollerblading! has some syncopation. I feel like this song is very active, and very happy. 

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Flute Set: 1 & 2 (by Adolphus Hailstork)

Sara Niemann, flute

 Adolphus Hailstork was born on April 17, 1941 in Rochester, New York.
He grew up in Albany where he learned piano, organ, violin, and voice.
When studying at the Manhattan School of Music, he received his
bachelors and masters in music. Later at Michigan State University, he
earned his PhD in composition. He began to teach at Youngstown State
University in Ohio as a music professor and composer. A lot of his
musical work includes elements from African, American, and European
culture. 

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Cavatina (by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart)

Charlie Zhang, flute

Aaron Zhang, piano

 Stanley Myers was born in October 6 1930 in Brimingham, England. Stanley Myers was a British composer renowned for his contributions to film music, most notably Cavatina, the iconic guitar piece featured in The Deer Hunter. Originally written for piano, it was later arranged for guitar by John Williams, becoming a classic. Myers composed formany films including Kaleidoscope, and Ulysses, and ,showcasing his versatility across various genres, from drama to thriller. He also played a key role in mentoring Hans Zimmer, who later became a major figure in film scoring. Myers died on 9 November 1993. Myers’ ability to create music left a impact on the industry, ensuring his legacy as an great film composer. 

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  Minuet in G (by William Petzold)

Blair Saunders, flute

Carlin Ma, piano

 A "Minuet in G" is a well-known, elegant, and relatively simple piece of classical music, often considered a beginner piano piece, that is written in the key of G major and characterized by a graceful, courtly dance-like quality, typically associated with the famous "Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach" by Johann Sebastian Bach; it's often one of the first classical pieces people learn to play due to its accessible melody and structure. Christian Petzold was born in 1677 and died 

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Springtide Exaltation (by Jonathan Cohen)

Amelia Zacny, flute

Carlin Ma, piano

 
  Jonathan Cohen is a modern composer who, unlike many composers, started composing later in his life. Born in 1954, after receiving a Ph.D. in electrical engineering, he worked as a researcher in information retrieval and visualization, as well as other related topics for four decades. In 2003 however, Cohen began to compose. He plays the flute and has earned many awards for flute composition. Springtide exaltation is one of his many pieces. It truly embodies the mood of spring, and features sections that I believe are meant to describe many things in spring, like flowers, birds and insects.  

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Concerto in G Major: Allegro (by Johann Joachim Quantz)

Charlotte Roberts, flute

Carlin Ma, piano

 Johann Joachim Quantz was a German composer that lived from 1697-1773. He was also a flutist and flute maker. He spent much of his life in the court of Fredrich the Great of Prussia. He wrote 300 concerti and 200 other flute pieces for the king. He was also the King's flute teacher. Johann wrote an important treatise on the flute that helps us understand flute practices in the 18th century. He also made changes to the flute design by adding a second key and also invented the sliding end used to tune the instrument.  
 

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Flight (by Adolphus Hailstork)

Ashley Kang, flute

 Adolphus Hailstork was born April 17, 1941 and is an American Composer and educator. He was born in Rochester, New York, and grew up in Albany, New York, where he studied violin, piano, organ, and voice. Hailstork studied composition and earned degrees from Howard University, the Manhattan School of Music, and Michigan state University. Hailstork taught at Michigan State University then served as a professor at Younstown State university in Ohio from 1971 to 1976. Hailstork has composed many pieces in operas, orchestras, wind ensembles, choirs, and composed chamber music and works for solo instruments. He is currently 83 years old and lives in Virginia Beach, Virginia.    
 

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Fantasie (by Louis Ganne)

Yilin Zhang, flute

Reid Wolch, piano

 Louis-Gaston Ganne (1862-1923) was a French conductor and composer. He grew up in Paris and studied at the Conservatoire de Paris with César Franck and Jules Massenet. Andante et Scherzo was written in 1901, in the transition from the romantic era to contemporary, during the French impressionist era. Characteristics of French impressionist music are different tone colors, moods, and fluidity. This piece has many mood shifts throughout, including both calm and playful sections.