Fever Dreams

When an admired composer’s new work opens with the tempo “as sultrily as possible,” or when it’s scored for 3 piccolos with piano, or when a piece composed and premiered during the height of a pandemic is titled FEVER DREAMS, one just has to listen to hear what it’s all about. Harberg crafts the piccolo trio to be steamy yet never shrill, and this tour de force is simply a “must have” addition to the repertoire!

Watch the premiere performed by the all-star ensemble of commissioners at youtube.com/watch?v=6cWBI2feCnU

The opening section of Fever Dreams is a sultry conversation between three melodramatic characters. The exchange becomes increasingly heated until a sudden climactic break leads into a driving and playful scherzo, full of humor and dialogue. This tour de force marks a notable contribution to the piccolo repertoire.

Watch the premiere performed by the all-star ensemble of commissioners at youtube.com/watch?v=6cWBI2feCnU