Stories We Tell Ourselves
Year Composed
2026
Duration
19:00
Instrumentation
Soprano and symphonic winds
Symphonic winds instrumentation: Piccolo, flute 1-2, oboe 1-2, clarinet 1-3 bass clarinet, bassoon 1-2, horn 1-2, trumpet 1-3, trombone 1-3, tuba, piano, timpani, percussion 1-5
Price:
Will be available March 2027 on JATP
Program Notes
Robert Ambrose (Georgia State University), Lindsay Kesselman (UNCG), and a consortium of 11 ensembles have commissioned Stories We Tell Ourselves, for solo soprano and symphonic winds. The piece will be structured as multiple movements, setting a selection of poems to be determined by Flagello and Kesselman. Flagello's work will explore themes of perseverance, vulnerability, compassion, joy, belonging, ambition, and awe. The solo soprano and symphonic winds will both be featured, balancing and highlighting their unique colors and characteristics to create a moving, kaleidoscopic large-scale work.
Additional Information
Commissioned by Robert Ambrose (Georgia State University), Lindsay Kesselman (UNCG), and a consortium of 11 ensembles.
Primary Co-Commissioners
Georgia State University, Robert Ambrose (Consortium Lead)
Lindsay Kesselman (Consortium Lead)
Arkansas Tech University, Dan Belongia
Louisiana State University, Damon Talley
Shenandoah Conservatory, Timothy Robblee
Temple University, Trish Cornett
University of Miami, Michael Hancock
University of North Carolina Greensboro, Jonathan Caldwell
Additional Co-Commissioners
Columbus State University, Jamie Nix
South Dakota State University, Jacob Wallace
Texas Tech University, Sarah McKoin
University of Michigan, Jason Fettig
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, John Lynch
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