Sonata for Piccolo and Piano, "Homage to Francis Poulenc" [PDF]

2013 marked the 50th anniversary of the death of Francis Poulenc. In celebration of the man and his compositions, I have written this work, which will serve as a humble homage of this composer to the 20th-Century master. It features three movements: a humoresque, a solemn processional, and a boisterous final dance. Although there are some references to specific motives of some of Poulenc’s pieces, particularly his Flute Sonata, the work is intended to capture the spirit of his music, rather than directly refer to specific ideas from his works.