🇺🇸William L. Gillock ： Accent on Solos 1 Winter Wind

“Winter Wind” is a miniature that suggests the impression of a cold wind rushing past through its flowing, finely moving notes and crisp rhythms. Short phrases overlap as they propel the music forward, while dynamic changes create a sense of tension and vitality. A key attraction is the shift in tone color and expression in passages that suggest changes of scene, while maintaining the overall flow. In performance, it is important not to let the tempo take control, but to keep the beat clearly placed and play the quick notes evenly and lightly. Rather than striking the accents harshly, imagining the movement of the wind and giving the music a clear sense of direction will result in a cohesive performance.