Dorian Suite
By Edle Julve July 2025
 
Soprano recorder, Violin, Viola, Cello, Drum
 
 
My Dorian Suite is an original work for soprano recorder, strings, and bass drum written in four movements, each inspired by scenes of medieval life. I composed it because in my country the recorder is often overlooked, and I wanted to highlight its expressive potential — an instrument I truly love. The suite begins with The Peasants, a rustic dance full of earthy rhythms, followed by Dance at the Festival, a lively jig in compound time. The third movement, The Nobles Arrive at Court, offers a slower, ceremonial atmosphere, and the work closes with Courtly Love, a lyrical and introspective meditation. Together, these movements invite performers and audiences on a journey through color, rhythm, and the timeless beauty of the Dorian mode.
--Edle Julve
 
 
Four scenes of medieval life as imagined by soprano recorder with strings and a stately bass drum. The melodies flow beautifully on the recorder, though it uses the full range of the instrument and regularly goes up to high C and D; the first two movements also fit on an F recorder, such as sopranino or alto reading at pitch.
--Glen Shannon
 
 
No. of Recorder Parts:
1
Difficulty:
Easy
Occasion:
Any
Libraries:
New Music for Recorder
Date Added:
10/04/2025
Style:
Renaissance/Baroque/Classical