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  • Argoru III by Alvin Singleton Flute Solo - Sheet Music

Argoru III for Flute by Alvin Singleton Flute Solo - Sheet Music

By Alvin Singleton

Argoru III (1971) for flute is the third in a series of eight solo works for various instruments, the term argoru being a word from the Ghanaian Twi language meaning to play (itself a pun). The work is in one short movement. Quicksilver runs and leaps alternate with cantabile moments like light falling through trees in a forest. The work at times seems to sound as if the flutist herself were creating the piece in a moment of inspired improvisation. The composer in fact says his intention was to 'create a virtuosic tribute to a great flutist, allowing the piece to sound like her own personal statement.' To play 'Argoru' with proper joy and abandon requires a flutist of great virtuosity. Such a player is Sara Vargas-Barritt for whom Mr. Singleton composed 'Argoru III' and who premiered it on 24 May 1971 in Sprague Memorial Hall, New Haven, Connecticut, where the two were fellow Yale graduates.- Carman Moore

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Instrument:
Flute Solo
Genres:
Classical
Composers:
Alvin Singleton
Publishers:
European American Music Schott Music
Series:
Composers and Arrangers of Color Music of Black Composers and Artists
UPC:
073999259889
ISBN:
9790600022663
Item types:
Physical
Artist:
Alvin Singleton
Usages:
School and Community
Number of Pages:
4
Size:
9.0x12.0x0.051 inches
Shipping Weight:
0.11 pounds

Flute

SKU: HL.49012743

For Flute. Composed by Alvin Singleton. Sheet music. Edition Schott. Classical. Composed 1971. 4 pages. Duration 5'. European American Music #EA694. Published by European American Music (HL.49012743).

ISBN 9790600022663. UPC: 073999259889. 9.0x12.0x0.051 inches.

Argoru III (1971) for flute is the third in a series of eight solo works for various instruments, the term argoru being a word from the Ghanaian Twi language meaning to play (itself a pun). The work is in one short movement. Quicksilver runs and leaps alternate with cantabile moments like light falling through trees in a forest. The work at times seems to sound as if the flutist herself were creating the piece in a moment of inspired improvisation. The composer in fact says his intention was to 'create a virtuosic tribute to a great flutist, allowing the piece to sound like her own personal statement.' To play 'Argoru' with proper joy and abandon requires a flutist of great virtuosity. Such a player is Sara Vargas-Barritt for whom Mr. Singleton composed 'Argoru III' and who premiered it on 24 May 1971 in Sprague Memorial Hall, New Haven, Connecticut, where the two were fellow Yale graduates.- Carman Moore.

More by this Composer:
Alvin Singleton Alvin Singleton Cello Alvin Singleton Piano Accompaniment Alvin Singleton Violin
Series:
Composers and Arrangers of Color Music of Black Composers and Artists
Instrument:
Woodwinds Flute Flute Solo
Artists:
Alvin Singleton
Publisher:
European American Music Schott Music

Ratings + Reviews

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Tb

Oct 1, 2019

Classic flute solo from the 70s

This piece needs to be played more. Classic Alvin Singleton.