Oboe
FortEtude #1 for oboe, 3’30” (2008)
Oboes too often play laments, songs of resignation— this soloist fights.
- Premiered as “Fortitudes” at the University of Pennsylvania by Korey Marshall, 11/16/08
- Recording of revised version by Amanda Talley of the New Mexico Philharmonic
Clarinet
FortEtude #2 for clarinet, 3’00” (2020)
The clarinet plays longer and longer phrases, with increasing chromaticism, range, and dynamic level before finally coming to rest.
- Premiered August 15, 2020 at streaming concert by the Clara Duo
- Recording by Asuka Elias
Bassoon
FortEtude #4 for bassoon, 5’00” (2020)
the bassoon plays larger and larger leaps in an ever freer, wider, and more dynamic line.
- Recording by Eddie Sanders III