Music Resource Item Type Metadata
Composer
Solomon, Melvin (b. 1947).
Gender
Male
Work
Etudes to Spring. Cincinnati: Solotto.
I Introduction
II The Squirrel
III Running through the Meadow
IV The Lake
V Spring in Mid-Manhattan
VI The Duck
VII Quiet Places
VIII Dance of the Honey Bee
IX The Ghost of Blue Shingles
X The Spanish Dancer
XI Colors
XII Moods
XIII A Walk through an Enchanted Forest
XIV Storm
XV On the Road and Finale
I Introduction
II The Squirrel
III Running through the Meadow
IV The Lake
V Spring in Mid-Manhattan
VI The Duck
VII Quiet Places
VIII Dance of the Honey Bee
IX The Ghost of Blue Shingles
X The Spanish Dancer
XI Colors
XII Moods
XIII A Walk through an Enchanted Forest
XIV Storm
XV On the Road and Finale
Duration
1-4 minutes each
Description
These pieces were composed in 1968 and dedicated to Eugene DAdamo. They are written in various, somewhat commercial popular styles, and include jazz, triadic, quartal, atonal, and serial elements. The pieces range from moderately easy to challenging, with a range extending to D5. There is one extended technique, a multiphonic in movement VI, with a fingering provided. A few of these pieces, arranged as a suite, are great fun for both performer and audience. Each etude is preceded by a brief caption that sets the mood. Unfortunately, the score contains numerous pitch and structural errors that are easy enough to discover, but annoying nonetheless.
Discography
Polisi Bassoon Corp. (LP) Melvin Solomon
Date Range of Work
1968