Anne Boyd has used a painting of a Cloudy Mountain by Fung Chin-Wan and a version of a 5 note pelog scale to create a striking Japanese landscape. Not technically so very demanding, the skill here is to capture the improvisatory and unending flow of the textures. The use of the pelog scale restricts the note range so the tonal inflections of both the flute and piano, together with a rhythmic complexity will transport the listener to another place entirely. This a most wonderful and atmospheric piece which will make an excellent choice of contrasting programme material.
Cloudy Mountain by Anne Boyd is a piece for flute and piano inspired by a painting by the Hong Kong artist Fung Chin-Wan which bears the same title.
Part of a series of three works for flute and piano - the other two being Bali Moods No.1 and Red Sun, Chill Wind - to explore the varied characteristics of Balinese moods and modes.
Performance duration (approx): 9'00
Recommended for the following exam grade(s):
ABRSM Flute (Ongoing)
Trinity College London Flute (Ongoing)