Fugal, imitative, playful, with a hint of jazz describe this unusual trio combination of Bb Clarinet, Viola and Bassoon.
Composed without reference to a program or extra-musical concept, this piece of absolute music was an exercise in what I love the most about chamber music: evolving relationships and good counterpoint. As
Information on John Bavicchi (1922-2012) is found on the website of BKJ Publications (www.bkjpublications.com)
If you have a ready-made ensemble, write for it! That was the idea behind my Trio for Clarinet, Viola and Piano when I played in a trio with that instrumentation. I had never heard of the Mozart