Constellations (Alto Flute/Marimba Duet)

Constellations is a contemporary set of four works for alto flute and marimba. Each work is titled after a constellation in our galaxy – Orion, Gemini, Leo, and Pisces. – each representing both the astronomical and mythological characters. The pieces may be played in any combination and in any order.

Genre: Duet for Alto Flute & Marimba | # of Players: 2
Level: Medium Difficult | Duration: 9:40

Instrumentation
Alto Flute
Marimba (5-octave)

Program Notes
Commissioned by the Dauphine Street Duo, Bethany Padgett (flute) and Daniel Heagney (percussion), Constellations is a set of four works for alto flute and marimba. Each work is titled after a constellation in our galaxy – Orion, Gemini, Leo, and Pisces. Each piece is a sonic representation of both the astronomical and mythological characters.

Orion - The Hunter: Portrays a strong masculine being
Gemini - The Twins: Portrays both similarity and singularity
Leo - The Lion: Represents the beauty of our universe as well as the planet we know as our home
Pisces - The Fish: Represents yin and yang, ebb and flow