Creative Mix

The Armstrong Flute & Percussion Duo
Eleanor Armstrong, flutes; Dan Armstrong, percussion

This CD by the Armstrong Flute & Percussion Duo explores fascinating effects in six recent imaginative works by six composers. Definitely recommended listening - and not just flute and percussion fans!

"The list of instruments wielded and corralled by the husband and wife duo is formidable. There's plenty of variety here. . . but everything has its place and the versatile performers bring effusive life to all these demanding works.", Jonathan Woolf (MusicWeb)

"Each piece is distinctive, and the entire program is a joy to hear from start to finish. . .The Armstrongs play with abundant energy and control - just what this music needs. New Music snobs tend to think that only superstar performers in big cities can give credible performances of interesting music. . .they should take a trip to [Penn State] to hear this talented duo. If you can't make the trip, buy this.", Christopher L. Chaffee (American Record Guide)

Dan Welcher: "Kiva" from Spirit Realms (1996)	4'51"
Lynn Glassock: Three Days in May (2001)	14'52"
Dana Wilson: Pu Em Remu...(From the Tears) (1997)	8'57"
Burt Fenner: Music for Flute and Drums (1997)	13'06"
Wolfgang Hofmann: Sonata piccola fur Flote und Schlaginstrumente (1975)	8'05"
Peter Tanner: Diversions for Flute and Marimba (1958)	9'22"

Total program time: 60'
Liner Notes, by Dan C. Armstrong and the composers.
Recording engineer: Kent Klouser, Klouser Audio. Producing & Mastering: Roy Christensen