Bret Pimentel, woodwinds

I’m pleased to share some audio from my Delta State University faculty recital a few weeks ago.The big event of the evening was the premiere of Sy Brandon’s Divertissement for multiple woodwinds and piano, which seemed to be well received. It’s gratifying to be involved in the creation of a piece that fills a gap in the ...

Bret Pimentel, woodwinds Kumiko Shimizu, piano Faculty Recital Delta State University Department of Music Recital Hall, Bologna Performing Arts Center Tuesday, August 30, 2011 7:30 PM Program Divertissement for multiple woodwinds and piano Sy Brandon (b. 1945) World premiere Intrada Nocturne Valse Marche Romanza Galop Caprice en forme de valse for alto saxophone Paul Bonneau ...

I perform my final doctoral recital on Monday. It is my third recital on my “major” instruments (flute, oboe, and saxophone); I also performed one “minor” recital (clarinet and bassoon). The major/minor instruments are somewhat arbitrary, since I’m trying to play them all equally well.