numerous teachers such as Paul Hoffer, Clemens Krauss, Claudio
Arrau, and Tor Mann. He composed many works, including six
symphonies, twelve Scandinavian dances, one opera, and five
ballets, as well as music for wind orchestras. Koch spent a great
deal of his life composing for the Swedish film industry, and
worked mainly as a sound expert and choirmaster for radio
broadcasting outlets. Monolog No. 5 consists of two short
independent movements. The first movement is absolutely
breathtaking, beautiful, and full of soul.
STETSON UNIVERSITY
School of Music
SUITE
Although Alexandre Tansman spent most of his life residing in
France, he was a prolific and innovative Polish composer and a
virtuosic pianist. After studying composition at the University of
Warsaw, he had a remarkably vast career, composing mainly
twentieth-century music that had a French neoclassical style, with
Polish influences. Neoclassical music seeks to return the artistic
principles and rules to mainly give works order, balance, clarity,
and emotional restraint. Tansman was influential and had friendly
relations with many composers including Milhaud, Honegger, and
even Stravinsky. Suite for bassoon and piano has three contrasting
movements. The first movement has an appealing slow opening
that leaves the listener wanting to hear more, the remainder of
the movement is full of a wide-range of technique and amusement.
The second movement is the most beautiful movement within the
piece, as it is sensitive, harmonious, and sweet. The final
movement brings fast, quirky rhythms and intricate ensemble
work between the bassoon and piano.
SENIOR RECITAL
Alexandria Carr, bassoon
Studio of Ashley Heintzen
In collaboration with
Kristie Born, piano
Saturday, April 5,2014 j 6:45 p.m.
Lee Chapel, Elizabeth Hall
STETSON
UNIVERSITY
School of Music
421 N. Woodland Blvd. Unit 8399 | DeLand, FL 32723
stetson.edu/music I concert line 386.822.8947
