Eternal Winds for Flute Choir

This is such a great piece from the very talented Wil Offermans. His work can be really challenging, but it's always innovative and this is no exception. Starting with whisper tones for all players, timbral trills and very simple multiphonics form the background for a wistful fragment of melody in D phrygian major which wends it's way across the upper parts. The central Moderato section  is very rhythmic and there is a unity amongst the parts which adds strength to the structure .A cascade of scales leads into a con fuoco version of the Moderato before the piece ends in the same atmospheric way it began. The inclusion of the optional Wind Folk parts is interesting. Containing mostly breath and wind sounds, it opens up this music to younger players who might otherwise have to wait before they can tackle something in this style. You can also add percussion and  any bass instruments you have to hand! Quite brilliant!