Music by DANIEL DORFF |
 |
| PROGRAM NOTES by the composer | |
|
Sonatina d'Amore for Two Contrabassoons |
|
| Sonatina d'Amore was commissioned by Susan Nigro and Burl Lane (The Two Contras) for their Crystal CD of contra duets, and I gave the piece an Italian title in Sue's honor. There's a play on words since some low instruments have amore in their names, like Oboe d'Amore (though I haven't ever seen a Fagotto d'Amore). My love for the sound
quality of the contrabassoon is also a big part of this Amore,
especially with the rich resonant sound of Burl and Sue playing at the same
time. Another reason for Amore
is the relationship between the instruments - often like an operatic love duet
with flirtatious counterpoint and resolved parallel thirds. |
  |
last updated January 12, 2024 |
|