Flute 360

Flute 360 | Episode 47: “Competition Repertoire Guides with Peter Senchuk” (54:50) In today’s episode, Heidi talks with composer Peter Senchuk about his Sonata for Flute and Piano (2016) in great detail. Peter talks about the overall idea of his sonata, the premiere of the work, and Heidi offers some performance suggestions. Part Two of Peter’s Flute Sonata is one of the repertoire requirements for the NFA’s Convention Performers Competition. Good luck to everyone who is submitting an application!  Episode 47 – Main Points: 0:23 – Gold Sponsor: Straubinger Flute Company 1:06 – Welcome! 3:11 – Peter is originally from Canada. 4:53 – Peter’s musical background. 8:34 – USC’s Thornton School of Music 10:45 – Peter’s flute compositions 13:15 – Daniel Dorff, Theodore Presser 13:53 – Question: What advice do you have for aspiring composers? 13:57 – Peter’s answer 14:39 – Peter’s connection to the flute community. 15:10 – Question: How did your Sonata for Flute and Piano (2016) come about? 15:22 – Pamela Youngblo