When commissioned by the celebrated Sparx Duo, Dorff's thoughts immediately went to the French medieval style that had so captured his attention in his college days. The resulting five-movement duo reflects the music of the period and includes as the fourth movement a statement of the 14th-century love song "Helas! Je voy mon cuer a fin venir" by Solage. Dorff's neo-medieval sound is full of plaintive lyricism and driving dance rhythms. Each of the five movements may be performed individually for special occasions, as well as in recital as a 16-minute suite. For advanced performers.

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SERENADE for Flute and Harp
Commissioned by the celebrated Sparx Duo, Daniel Dorff’s SERENADE is a five-movement journey inspired by the sonorities of medieval instrumental music, and in particular by the 14th-century love song “Helas! Je voy mon cuer a fin venir.” Dorff’s neo-medieval sound is full of plaintive lyricism and driving dance rhythms. Each of the five movements may be performed individually for special occasions, as well as in recital as a 16-minute suite.

I. Estampie
II. Mon Coeur
III. Musette
IV. "Helas! Je voy mon cuer a fin venir"
V. Rondeau