Dommage à Bach
by Richard Lane
Flute Solo - Sheet Music

Flute and piano reduction - Grade 3-4

SKU: ET.FL23A

Composed by Richard Lane. Contemporary. Score and parts. Editions BIM #FL23A. Published by Editions BIM (ET.FL23A).

ISBN 9790207009531.

Dommage à Bach
In the autumn of 1998, I asked Richard to write a flute quintet which would be suitable for a concert featuring the Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D Major.
Since the Brandenburg would be the last work on a rather long program, it seemed like a good idea to give the flutist something else to do. I suggested a theme and variations on the Minuet in g major that is a staple of young students' Bach Albums.
As usual, Richard was immediately interested and sympathetic and did, indeed, write a charming, clever, and humorous work which is accessible to players and audiences alike.
In deciding on the title, we agreed that since the whole program was an homage to Bach, we were justified in poking a little fun at ourselves for taking liberties with even a minor work of the great composer (so “Dommage à Bach).
In reading the score I found many humorous references to other popular works of Bach, i.e., a hint of Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring and Air for the G String which quickly evolve into variations on the original minuet, Richard Lane's skill is also evident in the counterpoint that is reminiscent of the Two-Part Inventions and the use of subtle romantic interludes.
Elaine Sutin, September 2006, New Jersey, USA
This work was premiered January 24, 1999 at the John Harms Center in Englewood, NJ, USA, for the Arts by The Sutton Ensemble (Elaine Sutin, Alexandra Bukshpan, Yana Goichman, violins; Marcia Havivi, viola; Judith Davidoff, cello and viola da gamba; Alvin Brehm, string bass; George Marge, flute; Viriginia Brewer, oboe; and Edward Brewer, harpsichord).