In memoriam Liana Alexandra

Carson Cooman

General Info

Year: 2011
Duration: c. 3:30
Difficulty: Advanced
Publisher: Soundspells
Cost: Score and Parts - $0.00   |   Score Only - $0.00

Instrumentation

Multiple Percussion: 2 Gongs
Flute

Program Notes

In memoriam Liana Alexandra (2011) for flute and two gongs was composed in memory of the Romanian composer Liana Alexandra (1947–2011). The work explores a lyric and ceremonial atmosphere. After the midpoint, an original melody slightly reminiscent of Romanian folk music (which has been hinted at from the start) is presented in full.

I had known and admired Alexandra’s music for a number of years (and had performed one of her works for organ), but alas only came into personal contact with her several months before her untimely death.

Recent Performances

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Works for Percussion by this Composer

A Prayer in Spring (2012) for Soprano and Marimba
Bearing (Cooman) (2011) for Glockenspiel (Orchestra Bells)
Bells for Pauline (2016) for Chimes (Tubular) and Clarinet
Cerulean - Percussion Duo, Orchestra
Fanfare Canon (2011) for Percussion Trio: Snare Drum, Temple Block, Wood Block
Frequent Flyer (2005) for Alto Saxophone, Marimba, Piano
Gladly, the Cross-Eyed Bear (2000) for Clarinet, Trumpet, Xylophone, Piano
Gridwork (2019) for Taiko Drums, Marimba, and Organ
In memoriam Liana Alexandra (2011) for Flute and Two Gongs
Moon Shards (2007) for Alto Saxophone, Horn, Trumpet, Percussion, Piano
Mountains Like These (2007) for Vibraphone
Night Wind (2021) for Vibraphone and Four Flowerpots (one player)
Sourdough Serenade (2013) for Trumpet and Glockenspiel
Surly Bonds (2009) for Drum Set
There Will Be Stars (2011) for SATB Chorus, Percussion Quartet, Piano
Treasury of Blessings (2015) for SATB Chorus, Hand Drum, and Cello
Where All the Ladders Start (2008) for Trumpet and Vibraphone