Hailstock, A - St. Paul's Blues for Solo Flute *Nagels Musik-Archiv Color - Blue

Color - Blue

In these duets

The forte and piano markings found in the work signalize the alternation between imaginary tutti and solo sections

and create an airy sound to mimic mice dashing across the floor

Janáček is said to have first burned the third movement in his fireplace and then thrown the remaining two movements into the Vltava

Hailstock, A - St. Paul's Blues for Solo Flute *Nagels Musik-Archiv Color - BlueST. PAULS BLUES is inspired by early jazz and blues traditions, yet with a fresh twist. This 5 minute recital work begins with a slow, dark melody full of vocal styled nuances, leading to variations and embellishments with the freedom afforded by unaccompanied instrumental solos. ST. PAULS BLUES was commissioned by the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra for flutist Alicia McQuerrey to premiere on the SPCOs website during the 2020 21 pandemic season.