Impromptu

“Richard Festinger’s… recently published Impromptu is a … work whose melodic lines have a quasi-improvisatory quality about them… The rhythms, meters and dynamics shift rapidly in the opening section before changing to a majestic character… All in all, this is an attractive, virtuoso work.”

“Richard Festinger’s Impromptu… was performed by Peter Josheff, clarinet, and Karen Rosenak, piano. From its lyrical opening through an exuberant contrapuntal exchange, the use of similar motivic materials in each instrument kept the listener riveted to the dialog. Moods alternated swiftly and smoothly, captivating the attention with beauty of design and superb craftsmanship…”