Fever Dreams

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Piccolo 1, Piccolo 2, Piccolo 3, Piano — The process of composing FEVER DREAMS for Three Piccolos and Piano uplifted my spirits through human connection, levity, and humor, just as the world was beginning to confront the frightening reality of Covid-19. The piece was commissioned and inspired by Marta Rossi, Pamela Stahel, and Nicola Mazzanti, and reflects their friendship as well as their virtuosity.The opening section is a sultry conversation between three melodramatic characters. The exchange becomes increasingly heated until a sudden climactic break leads into a driving and playful scherzo, full of humor and dialogue.Rossi, Stahel, and Mazzanti presented the virtual world premiere of FEVER DREAMS at the 2021 NFA Convention. The opening section of Fever Dreams is a sultry conversation between three melodramatic characters. The exchange becomes increasingly heated until a sudden climactic break leads into a driving and playful scherzo, full of humor and dialogue. This tour de force marks a notable contribution to the piccolo repertoire. Watch the premiere performed by the all-star ensemble of commissioners at youtube.com/watch?v=6cWBI2feCnU