Five Poems

5 Poems
Composed by Karel Husa
For Wind Quintet
Published by Associated Music Publishers, Inc.
Includes score and parts

Instrumentation:
Flute, Oboe, Bb Clarinet, Horn in F, and Bassoon

Contents:
I. Walking Birds
II. Happy Bird
Interlude: Lamenting Bird…
III. …With a Dead Bird
IV. Fighting Birds
V. Bird Flying High Above

Program Note:
      The Five Poems for wind quintet – the third preceded by a short Interlude (Lamenting bird) – express my admiration for birds, these wonderful creatures who embellish our lives so magically. They are only imaginary poems; there are no words, as the poems have not been written. The suggested titles give the listeners free imagination. Musically I have tried to explore some new possibilities of techniques and sound combinations while at the same time bringing out the virtuosity of present-day woodwind performers.
– Karel Husa