AUBADE FOR TWO PIANOS

Aubade, a fantasy for two pianos, was written during the summer of 1971, for John Odgon and Brenda Lucas. It is in one continuous movement, divided into sections, linked by an introductory theme. The titles of the eight sections are: Introduction; Dance of the Charcoal Burners; The March of the Tin Soldiers; Love Duet; Waltz; Bells, Monks and Lutherans; Moths; Finale. As Edward Seckerson observed of Aubade, 'It's a fun piece, easy on the listener, demanding for the soloists'