JAVS Summer 2021

Dusan Bogdanovic, Trois a Propos (Les Editions Doberman-Yppan, 2012).

considerable room for ensemble expression. A great piece for upper-level college students and professionals alike.

This piece is in three movements. Typical of Bogdanovic, it is very rhythmically and metrically complex. The third movement in particular presents unique challenges with its syncopated sixteenth notes in odd time signatures.

Javier Farias, 5 Fachadas (Saint-Romuald, QC: Les Productions d’Oz, 2011).

Chilean composer Farias incorporates South American rhythms in this piece. The movements range from light and to quite intense. The last two movements are larger and more challenging than the first. This piece also features substantial sections of solo guitar, especially the opening of the final movement. Both players will find themselves challenged and highlighted in this work.

Stephen Dodgson, Echoes of Autumn (Les Editions Doberman-Yppan, 2015).

This is a single movement work, but with several different sections/characters. It is very conversational and is a great opening piece in a recital. This piece presents less technical challenges than others in this list, with

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