Episode 47: Competition Repertoire Guides with Peter Senchuk
Flute 360 | Episode 47: “Competition Repertoire Guides with Peter Senchuk” (54:50)
In today’s episode, Heidi talks with composer Peter Senchuk about his Sonata for Flute and Piano (2016) in great detail. Peter talks about the overall idea of his sonata, the premiere of the work, and Heidi offers some performance suggestions. Part Two of Peter’s Flute Sonata is one of the repertoire requirements for the NFA’s Convention Performers Competition. Good luck to everyone who is submitting an application!
Episode 47 – Main Points:
0:23 – Gold Sponsor: Straubinger Flute Company 1:06 – Welcome! 3:11 – Peter is originally from Canada. 4:53 – Peter’s musical background. 8:34 – USC’s Thornton School of Music 10:45 – Peter’s flute compositions 13:15 – Daniel Dorff, Theodore Presser 13:53 – Question: What advice do you have for aspiring composers? 13:57 – Peter’s answer 14:39 – Peter’s connection to the flute community. 15:10 – Question: How did your Sonata for Flute and Piano (2016) come about? 15:22 – Pamela Youngblood, flutist and educator (TWU) 15:39 – NFA’s San Diego Flute Convention (2016) 17:00 – “I really try to write for the players themselves.” – Peter 17:05 – Peter Sheridan, low flutes specialist 18:06 – Peter’s Sonata for Flute and Piano (2016) 18:17 – Gabriel Bita, pianist 20:33 – Texas Flute Society 21:26 – Flute Sonata (2016): Part I 22:12 – Peter’s comments on Part I 30:08 – Collaboration 30:36 – Beginning of the work: open the lid of the piano. 31:30 – Flute Sonata (2016): Part II 31:43 – Part II’s middle section is influenced by jazz. 34:34 – “The grace notes are more like ‘scoops’ found in jazz.” – Peter 36:35 – Part II: Introduction and Final Sections 37:26 – Rhythmic variety 37:37 – John Adams & Jennifer Higdon, composers 40:03 – Interplay between flute and piano. 42:28 – C Dorian 45:33 – “Never do something the same way twice.” – Peter 46:37 – Final comments 46:49 – “You want [the flute sonata] to be really lively and have fun with it!” – Peter 47:19 – Advice from Peter’s teacher. 48:06 – “You have to be true to yourself.” – Heidi 54:00 – National Flute Association’s Salt Lake City Flute ConventionPicks:
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Caroline Shaw’s Partita for 8 VoicesHeidi
Leonard Bernstein’s Essay: “The Mountain Disappears” Jack London’s Book: “The Call of the Wild” Nespresso’s Recycling BagEpisode 47 – Resources Mentioned:
Peter Senchuk’s Website Peter Senchuk’s YouTube Channel Peter Senchuk’s Compositions via Theodore Presser Emily Senchuk’s Website (flutist) LA Flute Orchestra’s YouTube Channel National Flute Association’s Competition Information Stephen Hartke, composer Heidi Kay Begay’s WebsiteEpisode 47 – Sponsors:
Gold: Straubinger Flute Company's Website Silver: Contact Heidi for details! Bronze: J&K Productions’ Website
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