Mystic Flute by Alan Hovhaness, Aaron Larget-Caplan, guitar

Mystic Flute, op, 22 by Alan Hovhaness
Arranged and Performed by Aaron Larget-Caplan
Score published by Edition Peters, April 2024
A sweet miniature composed for solo piano in 1937, Mystic Flute consists of two voices: a simple melody in the harmonic minor scale balanced by an ostinato accompaniment in 7/8 meter that gives the work a hypnotic and ceremonial spirit. The melodic line begins in the top voice, before moving to the bass voice, and returning to the top voice with small ornamentation.
- Aaron Larget-Caplan
Premiered at the Coaster Theater, Cannon Beach, Oregon, July 29, 2018
BIOGRAPHY
Alan Hovhaness was born Alan Vaness Chakmakjian on 8 March 1911 in Somerville, Massachusetts, to an Armenian father and a mother of Scottish descent. He was one of the most prolific composers of the 20th century, with his official catalog comprising 434 opus numbers, including 67 numbered symphonies. Widely travelled, he incorporated stylistic influences from European, Asian and Polynesian traditions into his music, which has been performed by major organizations all over the world. Hovhaness was inducted into the National Institute of Arts and Letters in 1951, and received honorary D. Mus. degrees from the University of Rochester, Bates College and the Boston Conservatory. He died in 2000, aged 89.

[@franciscoaragao5398]

Muito bem, muito bem. Obrigado.

[@AntonioCelsoRibeiro]

Wonderful arrangement and performance, as always!!! Bravo!

[@alcguitar]

Merci 😃