• cello, piano
  • 10 min

Programme Note

Composer notes:
Although lighthearted in nature, Manhattan Serenades demands a high level of agility from both pianist and cellist. Elements of jazz define the work, including improvisation and triplet swing tempos that are not exactly notated. For many a classically trained musician, this is a scary task! — but it is my hope that Serenades provides an entertaining and worthwhile forum in which to explore such unknowns…

— Gabriela Lena Frank

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