Dauer: 19 min
This striking suite of pieces by the contemporary Czech-American composer was inspired by birds, whose wordless poetry is expressed in flight and song. Premiered in 1995 at Carnegie Hall by the Quintet of the Americas and recently recorded by the Prague Wind Quintet.

Composer Note:
The five poems the third preceded by a short interlude (Lamenting Bird) express my admiration for 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 bring some new possibilities of techniques and sound combinations and also to bring out the present virtuosity of woodwind performers.
Karel Husa