DESCRIPTION
for Mezzo-soprano, Soprano Sax, Flugelhorn, and Viola
Concupiscence is a lively and lusty (that’s what concupiscence means) 3 movement work for mezzo, soprano sax, flugelhorn, and viola. Each of the 3 movements deals with a woman’s feelings regarding failed relationships in the past and her anger (or wistfulness) in recalling them. The piece has a total duration of about 10 minutes and employs unusual harmonies along with angular lines for all instruments, including the mezzo. The mezzo range is G#, 4th space bass clef, to A on top of treble clef. The instrument writing is approximately college level for each.
