Tenzone (3 scores)

Tenzone by Chester Biscardi (1948-)
Written for two Flutes and Piano
*Includes a set of three scores*
Duration: 9 minutes

A tenzone was a lyric interchange in medieval Italy and Provence (tenson), usually between two poets, concerning topical poetic devices and ideas.  This piece itself is a response to the work of Toru Takemitsu, composer, teacher and friend, to whom it si gratefully dedicated.