Impromptu

For clarinet and piano
Year
1985
Duration
5'
Category
Chamber
Premiere
July, 7th 1985
The First Unitarian Church of San Francisco
Peter Josheff, clarinet and Karen Rosenak, piano

Reviews

  • MLA Notes, Impromptu

    “Richard Festinger’s… recently published Impromptu is a … work whose melodic lines have a quasi-improvisatory quality about them… The rhythms, meters and dynamics shift rapidly in the opening section before changing to a majestic character… All in all, this is an attractive, virtuoso work.”

  • Janet Livingstone, The Montclarion Impromptu

    “Richard Festinger’s Impromptu… was performed by Peter Josheff, clarinet, and Karen Rosenak, piano. From its lyrical opening through an exuberant contrapuntal exchange, the use of similar motivic materials in each instrument kept the listener riveted to the dialog. Moods alternated swiftly and smoothly, captivating the attention with beauty of design and superb craftsmanship…”

    – Janet Livingstone