Fever Dreams for Three Piccolo and Piano
Composed by Amanda Harberg
Published by Theodore Presser
Includes piano score and parts
Duration: 4:30
Commissioned by and dedicated to Marta Rossi, Pamela Stahel, and Nicola Mazzanti
The process of composing Fever Dreams uplifted my spirits through human connection, levity, and humor, just as the world was beginning to confront the frightening reality of Covid-19. The piece was commissioned and inspired by Marta Rossi, Pamela Stahel, and Nicola Mazzanti, and reflects their friendship as well as their virtuosity. The opening section is a sultry conversation between three melodramatic characters. The exchange becomes increasingly heated until a sudden climactic break leads into a driving and playful scherzo, full of humor and dialogue. Rossi, Stahel and Mazzanti presented the virtual world premiere of Fever Dreams at the 2021 NFA Convention. — Amanda Harberg
