Partita (2003) for solo baroque flute was written for and is dedicated to flutist Dolores
Zdancewicz, who commissioned a piece specifically to take advantage of the baroque flute's
unique sonic properties. This work may also be performed on the recorder.
The first movement, Cantus ("Song"), is a simple lyrical piece exploring continuous
transformation of the principal melodic ideas.
The second movement, Ludus ("Game"), is in an ABA form. The movement explores the
tone color contrast between different note combinations on the baroque flute -- the property
that some notes have a more "veiled" sound color than other notes. It is a movement of
humor and zest.