Maria Newman's "SONATA for Flute & Piano" (in the Style of the Harpsichord) ~ Ott/Longworth

[@montgomeryartshousepresent2513]

Welcome to the "Montgomery Arts House Presents" Channel! ---Thank you for stopping by! --We are so delighted to present composer Maria Newman's "Sonata for Flute & Piano (in the Style of the Harpsichord)' tonight! --And, of course, it will remain on the channel in the archives for you to listen again at any time! --This performance is highly recommended for its intensity and power as rendered through the stunning artistry of flutist Hal Ott, and pianist Peter Longworth. --We are also very proud to feature the fabulous photography of Dana Rubin, with whom we began working this year! Get ready to see more of her phenomenal images!

[@marianewmanofficial1822]

Thank you for joining us! I am so excited to share this amazing performance with you!

[@montgomeryartshousepresent2513]

Bravo to Hal Ott!! ....and rest in peace, dear Peter...NEVER FORGOTTEN! What joy you will always bring with your marvelous artistry! It is a distinct pleasure to champion thisa mazing performance! Here to live in the archives for listeners to enjoy always...

[@virginiaq.backman3532]

Wow! Just Wow! Bravo!

[@montgomeryartshousepresent2513]

Thank you so much for joining us tonight!

[@montgomeryartshousepresent2513]

BRAVO ALL!

[@lesleyodonel4812]

❤ Magnificent piece and superb performance!!!

[@montgomeryartshousepresent2513]

Thank you for your lovely comments! It is wonderful to share Hal Ott and Peter Longworth's artistry! We are so grateful! Your words go a long way...

[@scotthosfeld]

This piece is a tour de force for both instruments!! Brava Maria!!!

[@montgomeryartshousepresent2513]

Wild and passionate. So many contrasts, and the path always surprises!

[@marianewmanofficial1822]

In memoriam, Peter Longworth. An artist of the highest caliber…. Gone too soon…

[@montgomeryartshousepresent2513]

Peter Longworth...💔

[@marianewmanofficial1822]

Bravo Hal Ott!! An extraordinary performance!!

[@montgomeryartshousepresent2513]

Hal and Peter both take HUGE risks that somehow pay off BRILLIANTLY! They are musicians' musicians, showing such respect to the intent of the music.

[@virginiaq.backman3532]

Wonderful, this was such a treat to hear, so much love to Hal for this and all of his work! Thank you for this wonderful performance of a fantastic piece!

[@montgomeryartshousepresent2513]

It means so much to share this performance with such wonderful listeners! Your comments bring joy! Thank you!

[@laurencochenour7109]

Such an amazingly full sound, and those percussive articulation attacks - amazing! Beautiful composing, Maria, you have such a creative mind. Thank you for sharing this with us all, Hal Ott is such a blessing to the flute world.

[@montgomeryartshousepresent2513]

Your wonderful words are so meaningful to all involved! Hal Ott is truly a magnificent gift to the world of music!

[@marianewmanofficial1822]

Thank you so very, very much! I so appreciate it!! The performance from flute and piano throughout is exemplary!! A dream come true!!!🙏🙏🎵🎵🎵🎵

[@isabellathatcher9812]

Incredible piece and performance!!! And I love the photography!!! Mystical…

[@montgomeryartshousepresent2513]

So glad you joined us this weekend, dear Isabella! Thank you for your insightful comments always! Very meaningful!

[@marianewmanofficial1822]

Darling Isabella, you always know just the right thing to say!!! Thank you so very much jndeed!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@marianewmanofficial1822]

Dana Rubin’s photographs add such an amazing element to the recording! Thank you, Dana!!

[@montgomeryartshousepresent2513]

Dana is exceptional! She truly captures the athleticism of the artists' hands as her subjects, and so much more!

[@samuelnewman-thatcher956]

🕊🎶🕊

[@montgomeryartshousepresent2513]

Thanks for listening!

[@marianewmanofficial1822]

Thank you so very much for listening, dear Sonny!! Means the world to me…❤

[@laurencochenour7109]

And those technical passages… WOW. 16:01

[@montgomeryartshousepresent2513]

Hal Ott is a marvel, as is Peter Longworth! We are in COMPLETE agreement with you!

[@marianewmanofficial1822]

YES!!! Those gentleman can PLAY!!! 👏👏👏👏👏