Duration: 6.5m
William Wordsworth's "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud" is a poem which truly captures the essence of bittersweet. The poem describes a time he took an adventure with his sister, passing through nature before coming across a valley seemingly filled with daffodils. But, within the vivid imagery there are some important lines which reflect a keen sense of loneliness, as if the author is reminiscing and thinking about once what was. The Orchestration takes the listener to this contemplative place, stepping back to reflect on all of our daffodils that were so special to us.
UDel Composer Showcase (5/2025)
Ellie Blaier, soprano
Yuki Seo, P.D. Harden, violins
April Kwon, viola
Ray Pragman, cello
Julia McDonnell, Piano
Yoshiaki Onishi, conductor
Franz Doppler performed in a flute duo from a young age with his brother Carl, who had flutes that went in opposite directions. While Abby and I do not have the flare of opposite pointing flutes, we will still do our best to do this romantic (in style) piece some justice. The Andante features the two flutes soaring with long melodic lines, with the parts often overlapping to create a sonic sensation only truly audible by doing it live. The influence of his opera writing can definitely be heard in the nature of the two flute’s calls and responses. The Rondo features everything you would expect out of Doppler. Flashy arpeggios, catchy melodies, and a folk-y groove that is the perfect way to end my final recital at UD.
UDel Senior Flute Recital (4/2025)
Robbie Strauss, Abby Von Ohlen, flutes
Mark Livshits, piano
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