Alex Shapiro, composer: Intermezzo for Bassoon and Harp

Intermezzo for Bassoon and Harp

Liltingly calming; hypnotically beautiful.

Total duration ca. 4 minutes (2017)
Published by Activist Music (ASCAP).
One movement work. 6 pages, 8.5" x 11".

For Dana Jackson and Sophie Baird-Daniel, of Archipelago Collective.

Premiered in September 2017 in Friday Harbor, Washington
by Dana Jackson, bassoon and Sophie Baird-Daniel, harp.

Audio clip from live premiere, performed by Dana Jackson a
nd Sophie Baird-Daniel.

View page one of the score for bassoon and harp
Listen to an audio clip of this piece for bassoon and harp

Listen to an audio clip of this piece for bass flute and harp
Listen to an audio clip of this piece for clarinet and piano
Listen to an audio clip of this piece for solo piano

Purchase this score Score available for $25.00 print, $10.00 digital, from Activist Music.

Intermezzo was written as a response to the waves of the ocean, as well as a reflection of the waves of a more introspective, emotional sea. A long and lyrical theme floats above a steady ostinato, perhaps as a lengthy branch of kelp might dance from the force of each coming tide.

The version of Intermezzo for bass flute and harp is featured on Jenni Olson's 2012 CD, The Dreams of Birds, on Delos Records DE3434.
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Alex Shapiro has produced a significant album of her solo piano works, including INTERMEZZO, beautifully performed by New York pianist Adam Marks. The 2020 disc, ARCANA, has been released on Innova Recordings 041.

German pianist Ratko Delorko has recorded INTERMEZZO and released it as a single that's available on all digital platforms.
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Email Alex for the access code
to download a perusal score!

Click the photo below
of two Humpback whales passing Alex's house,
to listen to pianist Adam Mark's recording of
INTERMEZZO,

while immersing yourself in
Alex's island world
for three minutes:

Also available as:

Intermezzo for Bass Flute and Piano

Total duration ca. 4 minutes (2010)
Published by Activist Music (ASCAP).
One movement work. 6 pages, 8.5" x 11".

Intermezzo for Flute and Harp

Total duration ca. 4 minutes (2008)
Published by Activist Music (ASCAP).
One movement work. 4 pages, 8.5" x 11".

Intermezzo for Clarinet and Piano

Total duration ca. 4 minutes (1998)
Published by Activist Music (ASCAP).
One movement work. 6 pages, 8.5" x 11".

Intermezzo for Cello and Piano

Total duration ca. 4 minutes (1998)
Published by Activist Music (ASCAP).
One movement work. 6 pages, 8.5" x 11".

Intermezzo for Clarinet and Harp

Total duration ca. 4 minutes (1999)
Published by Activist Music (ASCAP).
One movement work. 4 pages, 8.5" x 11".

Transcription of the clarinet and piano version
made by Delaine Fedson.

Intermezzo for Violin and Harp

Total duration ca. 4 minutes (2001)
Published by Activist Music (ASCAP).
One movement work. 4 pages, 8.5" x 11".

Intermezzo for Piano

Total duration ca. 4 minutes (1998)
Published by Activist Music (ASCAP).
One movement work. 5 pages, 8.5" x 11".