In Five Songs, analyses of the flute performance drive the electroacoustic music, modifying various parameters that affect its realization in a way that is closely related to the flutist’s sound and gesture. Each part complements the musical capabilities of the other: sometimes they fuse into a compound voice that is simultaneously narrative and abstract, and at other times they oppose one another in stark relief. Inspired by the poetry of Stephen Crane, the five brief sections of the work manifest contrasting moods, interaction strategies, and approaches to material.

2022