AmĂŠe for Flute, Alto Saxophone, and Violincello
Colin Payne (2016)
Performance notes: For the rehearsal mark "E" with tempo marking "Chaotic, Exhilarating" (see below), the performers should perform this section as three independent solos.
In addition to rehearsal marks, the labels C1,C2, and C3 are cue points where one member of the ensemble should cue the group to start together. This allows minimal cohesion to this section, enough that the performers do not become too scattered from one another, but also allows maximum potential for expression from the individual instruments. C1- It is suggested Alto Sax should cue ensemble C2 & C3- It is suggested that Flute cue the ensemble
AmĂŠe was written for Nave Graham, Robert Ogilvie Hess, and Caitlyn Chenault for the 2016 Cortona Sessions Summer Festival under the direction of Michael Kirkendoll. Original premiere was July,13 2016 in Cortona, Italy
Parts are available by contacting the composer at clnpn5@gmail.com
Š Copyright 2016 by Colin Payne International Copyright secured. All rights reserved. First printed May 2016
AmĂŠe was originally conceived while reading Sylvia Path's Ariel and studying Schubert's Piano Sonata in A minor, op.42. I was intrigued by the complex nature of Sylvia Path's writing that is unfortunately often associated with having a dark, melancholy tone. However, in exploring interviews and reading more of her literature you realize a gentle soul with her poetry containing undertones of a motherly nature, often overlooked by "literary experts". Additionally, I was fascinated by how Schubert could take a single subject and expose all of its connotations and viewpoints. The previous year I had been fascinated with the Giambologna sculptures in Florence particularly, "The Rape of the Sabine Women", which explored the idea of a "perfect view" from every angle (ie three figures evolve around a vertical axis). Similar to his sculpture, I had three figures to work with, each with their own unique timbre. I chose to elaborate on the origins on the name Amy, which comes from the French word AmĂŠe, which translates to 'beloved'. The piece is dedicated to Amy George whose beauty and enamoring personality was the impetus for the title as well as exploring the plethora of images that a single world can evoke.
C (Non Transposed) Score
Amée If the moon smiled, she would resemble you. You leave the same impression Of something beautiful, but annihilating- Sylvia Path, Ariel
Passionato non troppo ( ~ 92)
Colin Payne
Flute
Alto Sax
Cello
9
Vc.
7
5"
III
III
© 2016
6 6 7
III
Amée
6
18
Fl.
18
A. Sx.
18
Vc.
3
Fl.
27
A. Sx.
27
Vc.
6
3
niente
27
3
air
pitch
3
3
3
III
senza vibrato
3
Amée
35
Fl.
35
A. Sx.
35
Vc.
43
43
Vc.
3
43
A. Sx.
Fl.
5
5
5
niente
7
1234 234
1 2 3 Bb 4 5 7Tc
A
3
8 53
Fl.
53
A. Sx.
Vc.
53
61
Fl.
61
A. Sx.
Vc.
61
3
61
Voice
3
3
B
3
Amée
slightly rush
3
3
3
3
68
Fl.
68
Vc.
74
Fl.
Vc.
74
3
6
3
74
A. Sx.
68
A. Sx.
Amée
9
3
3
Very Breathy, as much pitch as air with key click sounds
3
10 C Fl.
82
Vc.
90
Fl.
90
Voice
D
Vc.
90
90
A. Sx.
3
82
A. Sx.
Amée
3
3
3
6
2 3 C# 5
6
gradually
2 3 C# 5
99
Fl.
99
A. Sx.
3
99
Vc.
Amée
senza vibrato
103
Fl.
3
103
A. Sx.
pitch
Vc.
air
niente
103
3
3
3
senza vibrato
poco accel.
11
Amée
12 E Fl.
Chaotic, Exhilarating (~ )
107
A. Sx.
107
Vc.
Vc.
5
7
Very noisy
7
7
112
7
112
Very Breathy, as much pitch as air with key click sounds
112
A. Sx.
Fl.
7
very little pitch, strictly percussive 5
7
117
Fl.
7
121
A. Sx.
121
Vc.
6
Amée
6
III
6
13
3
7
C2
3
121
Fl.
117
Vc.
117
A. Sx.
C1
7
~ 6 sec
7
Amée
14 C3
Fl.
125
A. Sx.
125
125
Vc.
133
A. Sx.
133
Vc.
III
molto vibrato
Use mouth embrochure to gliss down
Release note when cued by alto Sax
G.P.
F
cue cello
6
G
133
Fl.
III/II
7
III
144
Fl.
155
Fl.
155
A. Sx.
155
Vc.
7
144
Vc.
144
A. Sx.
Amée
molto vibrato
H Adagio (~ 66)
niente
pizz.
15
Amée
16
poco accel.
165
Fl.
165
A. Sx.
165
Vc.
173
Fl.
arco
3
A. Sx.
173
Vc.
3
173
molto vibrato
3
3
3
I
Tempo I (~)
()
3
3
3
3
7
III
6
6
Amée
180
Fl.
180
A. Sx.
180
Vc.
3
6
Fl.
186
Vc.
6
5
6
186
A. Sx.
186
17
3
18 194
Fl.
194
A. Sx.
205
Fl.
7
3
205
Vc.
Amée
molto vibrato
205
A. Sx.
194
Vc.
J Somber ( ~ 90)
almost breathy
Voice
buildup to gradual flutter tonguing -> Amée
215
Fl.
215
Voice
A. Sx.
222
Fl.
222
A. Sx.
222
Vc.
molto vibrato
19
1 2 3 Bb 4 C3 7
gradually move II the bow position to sul ponticello
niente