Composer

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Elizabeth Vercoe

Genre

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Chamber

Average_duration

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13:10

Movement_count

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5

Movement ....

"Butterfly Eddefts" is a contemporary classical composition by Elizabeth Vercoe, an American composer and flutist. The piece was composed in 1990 and premiered on March 3, 1991, at the Longy School of Music in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The composition consists of three movements, each of which is inspired by a different species of butterfly. The first movement, "Monarch," is a lively and energetic piece that captures the fluttering and soaring movements of the monarch butterfly. The second movement, "Swallowtail," is a slower and more contemplative piece that reflects the graceful and delicate movements of the swallowtail butterfly. The final movement, "Moth," is a haunting and mysterious piece that evokes the nocturnal and elusive nature of moths. Vercoe's use of extended techniques on the flute, such as flutter-tonguing and harmonics, adds to the ethereal and otherworldly quality of the music. The composition also features a variety of percussion instruments, including marimba, vibraphone, and glockenspiel, which add to the colorful and vibrant nature of the music. Overall, "Butterfly Eddefts" is a unique and captivating composition that showcases Vercoe's skill as a composer and flutist. Its use of natural imagery and extended techniques creates a vivid and immersive musical experience that transports the listener to a world of fluttering wings and delicate movements.

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