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Duo for flute and piano
Duo for flute and piano
Charles Gibb: Duo for flute and piano was written between 2013 and 2019. The piece consists of four movements:
1. Here
It begins with three notes that shape the rhythmic and harmonic content of the entire work. Melodies and harmonies, including the tonic, dominant, and leading tone, can be found in each of the four movements.
2. Open
A striking piano gesture launches 'Open', the idea of instability reflected with the flowing flute trills and unclear meter patterns in the piano. The sensation of an unsteady grace in 5/8 time arrives with a piano ostinato.
3. Stark
It is very static, beginning plainly but markedly. The falling fifth calls out continually throughout the movement, searching, lost. Melodies appear in pieces, some smooth and flowing, others rather disjunct.
4. Ardent
This movement spans a wide range of musical emotion.
"This work is a journey. What journey and whose journey does not matter. It is my journey, it is your journey. It is the journey of those who came before us, and of those who will come after us. I wrote this hoping that we can find each other along the road, so we can realize that we don’t need to go on the journey alone."
Chappy (Charles) Gibb
Charles Gibb (flute), Kate Stevens (piano), live performance at the University of North Texas, October 2019
1. Here
Charles Gibb (flute), Kate Stevens (piano), live performance at the University of North Texas, October 2019
2. Open
Charles Gibb (flute), Kate Stevens (piano), live performance at the University of North Texas, October 2019
3. Stark
Charles Gibb (flute), Kate Stevens (piano), live performance at the University of North Texas, October 2019
4. Ardent
Gibb Charles
Charles “Chappy” Gibb (1989) is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and educator based in Texas. Known for his versatility as both a flutist and pianist, he is frequently cited for his "symphonic" approach to chamber music, often performing both the flute and piano roles of complex works in separate recordings or recitals.
He earned a Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in Flute Performance from the University of North Texas (UNT). His doctoral recitals (2017–2018) highlighted his interest in multi-instrumentalism and contemporary chamber repertoire, including Benjamin Britten’s Gemini Variations.
During his doctoral studies, he won the 2019 National Collegiate Solo Competition held by the National Flute Association (NFA). He currently teaches at the University of North Texas as an adjunct instructor and collaborator.
His composition style reflects his dual background. Both instruments are treated with equal virtuosity and "exuberant romanticism".