Piccolodeon for Piccolo and Piano Adrienne Albert PICCOLOdEON is a duet for piccolo and piano that expresses the mood and sonority of the “Nickelodeon,” an early 20th-century arcade instrument used for silent movies, carousels, and vaudeville theatre. The Piccolodeon piece begins as a playful ragtime with the instruments in sync. Gradually, the ensemble unravels to the point for Piccolo and Piano where it’s a toss-up as to which player is off. This musical gem is full of surprise and delight!

Adrienne Albert began her musical career as a singer and collaborator with composers including , , and . She began composing her own music in the 1990s. Adrienne’s chamber, orchestral, choral, vocal, and band works are extensively performed throughout the world.

She has received awards including grants and prizes from the National Endowment for the Arts, , MTC/Rockefeller Foundation, and numerous other organizations. Ms. Albert’s commissions have come from music schools, soloists, universities, and chamber ensembles. She has been Composer-In-Residence at California State University at Fresno, and California State University at Sacramento. Her music is recorded on the Albany, Naxos, Centaur, MRS, Navona, Little Piper, and ABC Classics labels.

Also available by Adrienne Albert:

ACrOSS tHe C’S for Mixed Flute Quintet ACROSS THE C’S is an original work by the celebrated American composer Adrienne Albert. This 6-minute work was commissioned by the Norwegian quintet “5 på Tvers/5 Across” who traveled across the seas to premiere the work at the 2015 NFA convention. In addition to the beautiful flowing feel of an ocean crossing, the music begins and ends with a special sonority of winds blowing on the open sea. ACROSS THE C’S may be performed by professional as well as advanced student ensembles. sample ,6%1 )+

       PICCOLODEON was composed in honor of my dear friends, Susan Greenberg and Delores Stevens, co-founders and directors of Chamber Music Palisades, for the 15th Anniversary of their organization.

Since it was a joyful occasion, I chose the piccolo to display the playfulness and collaboration of these two great musicians. I had the sound of the hurdy-gurdy in my head and thought of the carousel and memories of the Nickelodeon.

The piece begins with an introductory statement and proceeds into a playful duet with the two instruments in sync. As the piece continues, the duo begins to unravel, and by the end it is a choice as to who is right and who is not. A surprise and a delight!

— Adrienne Albert

sample for Susan Greenberg and Delores Stevens 3 in honor of the 15th Anniversary of Chamber Music Palisades Piccolodeon Duration: c. 3' ADRIENNE ALBERT

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