Intermezzo by Christopher Swist

An instrumental intermezzo is typically a smaller piece that will fit well in between larger works. That was always the impression this composition seemed to convey. It serves nicely as a momen-tary breath of air on a recital program.

The feel of the performance should be gentle and improvisatory, allowing the chords and gestures to speak naturally. As with some of my works, the performer is welcome to develop the harmony and form through improvisation once the score is well under hand.

This piece was written in 1998 and premiered by the composer in Connecticut on April 25, 1999.