The piccolo’s bright sound is often used to mimic birdsong, but its expressiveness goes far beyond that! Commissioned by 24 piccolo players, Harberg’s sonata explores its rich lower register, showcasing solo capabilities in three movements. Ewazen’s On Wings of Song depicts stunning landscapes through lovers' eyes in four movements. Saariaho’s Dolce Tormento intertwines the piccolo with voice, setting a Petrarch sonnet to music. With minimal interpretative markings, this piece challenges performers to explore its polyphonic potential.

Harberg: Sonata for Piccolo and Piano
Ewazen: On Wings of Songs
Poulenc: Oboe Sonata, FP 185
MA Shui-long: Concerto for Bamboo Flute and Orchestra
Saariaho: Dolce Tormento for Solo Piccolo

Piccolo︱York LU

Piano︱CHEN Chih-yun