Three Miniatures for Viola Solo

"Three Miniatures" brings the viola community opportunity for spirited fun and challenge. The first miniature is a showpiece, foreshadowing lyrical fragments of the second miniature. The second miniature is based on a melody Markovich heard in a dream, simple and without flash. The final miniature is a multi-metered, energetic drive to the finish. Symbolically, the first miniature represents the fight that wavers between free-flowing innovation and fragments of a measured past. The second miniature with its gradually wider skips represents a growing courage to be free of past constraint. An assured voice coaxes a cautious voice to step out of its comfort zone until the two voices can fly together. The third miniature symbolizes the flight of freedom, freedom from constraints that have kept us from adventure. This work was inspired by the exciting, ever-changing meters common in Stravinsky's Three Pieces for Clarinet. Premiere by international violist Brett Deubner, June 6, 2020, at the Paris Festival Komm, Bach! Suitable for college and professional level "Speaking for myself (and probably many others ) as a performer, I really appreciate your gifts of music. We need magical creators like you! Thanks so much!" Brett Douglas Deubner "My goodnesshow wonderful and the romantic mid-section is very specialwonderful piecereally enjoyed it! Just great!" Bob Levy, composer/educator "Honestly, I would be convinced that you are a violist from how well the music is written." Shawn Boucke, violin/viola, Studio Chair, Michigan board, ASTA. "I've played A LOT of modern music with the Minnesota Orchestra, and I can honestly say, I appreciate your style of composing! I like the piece very much!" Sif Cheng, violist, Minnesota Orchestra "Here everything is magic and possible, even rejuvenating. Very beautiful! Poetic work full of contrasts." Anonymous YouTubers