Petrihcor

Mekailian’s lush harmony and idiomatic writing shine in this short solo for alto flute! Written in two movements, Petrichor presents the perfect mix of color and challenge for any intermediate soloist.

Petrichor is a work that embodies the composer’s lyrical exploration of one of his favorite instruments, the Alto Flute. The term ‘petrichor’, refers to the fresh, earthy smell of rain.

• Premiered in the winter of 2019 by flautist Claire Buzzelli at the UCLA undergraduate composers recital.