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Line Fantasy from Infinities One

By Kupferman Meyer

Meyer Kupferman: Line Fantasy from Infinities One for flute alone was written in 1961, as part of the collection “Infinities One”, also known as “Three Infinities” or simply “Infinities”. The piece was premiered by Samuel Baron at Carnegie Recital Hall in New York on January 12, 1961.

The Line Fantasy — fifth of the eight pieces comprising Infinities One is described by Mr. Kupferman as being “in two principal sections, a slow linear introduction featuring an unusual type of flute glissando, then a fast florid movement in alternating 6/8 - 2/8 time.”

Around 1961, Meyer Kupferman was a professor at Sarah Lawrence College, known for his vast and eclectic output, which blended classical forms with jazz and serial techniques.
The Infinities series was a major creative project that explored "vertical and horizontal serialism" using his own unique 12-tone system he called "infinities" or the "twelve-tone row of the moment". This specific piece, "Line Fantasy", reflects his interest in pushing the boundaries of solo instrumental writing, making technical and expressive demands on the performer.

Samuel Baron

2010, Anthology of Recorded Music Inc. / Orchard

Line Fantasy

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Kupferman Meyer

Meyer Kupferman (1926–2003) was a highly prolific and versatile American composer, clarinetist, conductor, and educator. Known for his eclectic style that spanned jazz, classical modernism, and tonal music, he composed over 500 works during his lifetime.
Born in New York City, Kupferman exhibited musical talent early. He studied clarinet and composition at the High School of Music & Art and later attended Queens College, where he earned a master's degree. His primary composition teacher was the Austrian composer Karol Rathaus.
Kupferman was renowned for his technical virtuosity as a clarinetist and performed extensively, often premiering his own works. He also conducted, notably with the free-improvisation group "Music on the Edge."
His compositional style was highly personal and evolved over time, but always maintained a strong sense of individuality and emotional directness. Key characteristics include diverse influences of classical traditions with jazz and improvisation, and serial techniques, his own unique approach to serialism, which he called "infinities".
Kupferman taught composition and chamber music at Bard College in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York, for over 50 years, starting in 1951, until his death in 2003. He founded Soundspells Productions to make his works available.