Instrumentation

2 ob.Ebcl.cl.2 bsn.2 hn

Availability

Score 0571556299 (fp) on sale, parts for hire

Programme Notes

'Quicksteps' is a short, rhythmic presto for pairs of oboes, clarinets (one the small, edgy Eb), bassoons and horns. The Swiss painter Paul Klee started with 'an active line on a walk, moving freely, without goal. A walk for a walk's sake.' In 'Quicksteps' I send off my eight lines on a swift sprint. 'Quicksteps' was commissioned by Nicholas Daniel.

© John Woolrich

Quicksteps

No Venue (Trossingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany)

Staatliche Musikhochschule fur Musik Trossingen

Quicksteps

Charlton House (London, United Kingdom)

Stephen Maw/Trinity College of Music Wind Ensemble

Quicksteps

Regent Hall (London, United Kingdom)

Stephen Maw/Trinity College of Music Wind Ensemble

Quicksteps

Chapel, Old Royal Naval College (London, United Kingdom)

Stephen Maw/Trinity College of Music Wind Ensemble

Quicksteps

No Venue (Brighton, United Kingdom)

David Campbell/London Collegiate Winds