{"product_id":"rhapsody-on-a-theme-by-joni-flute-and-chamber-orchestra","title":"Rhapsody on a Theme by Joni (Flute and Chamber Orchestra)","description":"Commissioned by The Knights, The Boston Symphony Orchestra (Andris Nelsons, Music Director), and The Seattle Symphony Orchestra\n\nINSTRUMENTATION\n\nsolo flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, percussion (glockenspiel, kick bass drum, 3 tom-toms, tambourine, wind chimes, strings\n\nPROGRAM NOTE\n\nFlutist and dear friend Alex Sopp sparked the initial conversation between myself and the chamber orchestra The Knights about creating a Rhapsody for Flute and Orchestra, set to premiere during the 100th anniversary season of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue.\n\nAlex, who envisioned this partnership and will bring the piece to life at its premiere, has also been my muse throughout the compositional process. Not only is she one of the most extraordinary flutists of our time, she is also an exceptional singer and songwriter. Her voice and musicality often reminds me of the great Joni Mitchell, whose music has been a lifeline and a profound influence on me. With both Alex and Joni as personal inspirations, it was natural to channel their spirits into the vibrant and jubilant nature of a traditional rhapsody.\n\nAs the project grew, the Seattle Symphony and Boston Symphony joined as co-commissioners, adding even more excitement to this collaboration. With the onboarding of additional renown flutists and ensembles, I felt particularly inspired to nod to traditional styles and repertoire of virtuosic flute playing, while also leaning into modern and popular musical language, as Gershwin does in his Rhapsody in Blue.\n\n— Allison Loggins-Hull","brand":"Loggins-Hull, Allison","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42748691742814,"sku":"RTJ","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/5833\/files\/rhapsody-joni-00.png?v=1779398439","url":"https:\/\/flutecenter.com\/products\/rhapsody-on-a-theme-by-joni-flute-and-chamber-orchestra","provider":"Flute Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}