Berio could have called “Gesti” a “Sequenza”; the approach is the same. The work calls for (almost literally) breathtaking virtuosity – fingers tongue and respiration must be skilfully coordinated. The instrumental sounds combined over and over with the flutist’s voice occasionally have a humorous effect such as when the flute suggests a bird gone mad; in the final section we hear that the instrument can sing as well.

Chants et danses populaires d'Europe. Adaptation: Alain VoirpyCompositeur/Auteur : VOIRPY Alain
Discipline/Instrument : flûte à bec alto Support : Partition
Style/Genre : classique
Date de parution : sept.-85
Niveau de difficulté : 1
Nombre de pages : 20