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REVIEWS
"... an interesting fantasy based on a very well-known work. It consists of two sections based on source material from the Allemande movement of the Bach Partita (BWV 1013). Dorff uses rhythm and texture to weave a new work from small snippets of the original tune. The new composition in its own compelling way, is not unlike a ransom note created by cutting letters from a magazine. The first section, "Moderato, with Baroque lightness" incorporates an imitative texture and style reminscent of Bach's organ works, and the melody of the Allemande from is clearly recognizable, although there aren't any really direct quotes. The second section, "Faster, fiery," in 7/16, is driven by its asymmetrical meter into a rhythmic, Latinesque dance that maintains the perpetual motion of the original music while discarding some of the gravitas inherent in the Partita. Where Bach's Partita is solemn, this duet is joyous, angular, and on the move. It is an exercise in carefully controlled chaos of which Bach himself might approve!"
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The Flutist Quarterly (Jessica Dunnavant), Fall 2017
"This work was premiered by dedicatees Jeffrey Khaner and Mimi Stillman in celebration of Julius Baker's centenary. The piece is clever and challenging for two equal players. The opening moderato, with Baroque lightness, is reminiscent of J.S. Bach's Partita in A Minor. The faster, fiery second section is in 7/16 time. This would be excellent for studio recitals, especially if paired with another Bach work. Highly recommended."
– Flute Talk (Katherine Borst Jones), May/June 2017
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