Wind Trio, Op. 4

For mixed Wind Trio (combinations of flute oboe clarinet saxophone bassoon or cello).

Belgian composer Marcel Poot (1901-1988) was a professional composer professor and musician. He studied at the Belgian Conservatory and went on to attain success as an organist and composer. His substantial compositions for wind and brass are still performed to this day Trio for 3 Clarinets being no exception. In 1925 Poot and several of his contemporaries founded 'The Synthetists' a group to rival 'Les Six' in France. They wished to inject dynamicism in to the conservative Belgian music scene through the composition of modern pieces. Trio for 3 Clarinets reflects this whilst maintaining recognisablemusical elements. Poot's Trio is made up of three movements; 1) Allegretto grazioso 2) Tempo di Barcarola and 3) Allegro giocoso. For advanced clarinetists Poot's Trio for 3 Clarinets is an exciting addition to the ensemble repertoire.

Cohen?s compositions for flute ensembles, ranging from duets through large choirs, are well known and frequently performed. Less familiar than his flute chamber music is a treasure chest of gems for mixed wind trio, mostly written for the Fortunata Trio. Playdates, Book I introduces three of these short, charming works: Stalking the Wild Catnip Mouse, I?m Skipping, Even If Everyone Is Watching, and But I Always Have This Much Sugar for Breakfast!