Pezzettino (2020)
12 minutes
flute, cello, narrator
Text by Leo Lionni
Online Premiere: October 2021 - hosted by the Eric Carle Museum
Commissioned by Music in the American Wild (Emlyn Johnson and Dan Ketter)
PROGRAM NOTE
Pezzettino is a musical setting of Leo Lionni’s classic children’s book of the same name. The simple, poetic tale is a moving reflection on the nature of identity and selfhood, filled with wondrous images and adventures. The musical telling of the story for flute and cello responds to the varied characters and environments. The piece is designed to work well in educational settings, but also may be enjoyed in the concert hall by all audiences. Pezzettino is dedicated with great fondness to flutist Emlyn Johnson and cellist Dan Ketter.
MEDIA
Emlyn Johnson, flute and narrator; Dan Ketter, cello