SEXTET
for Pierrot ensemble
 
A Contemporary Work for Pierrot Ensemble
Sextet (1998) by Lior Navok is a 22-minute composition written for a standard sextet configuration (flute/piccolo/bass flute, clarinet/bass clarinet, violin, cello, percussion, and piano). Structured in six movements, the work explores Middle Eastern colors, atmospheric timbres, humorous character scenes, and expressive contrasts, offering a significant contribution to the modern Pierrot Ensemble repertoire that is ideal for both performance and academic study. 
 
Listen to the Recording and Find More Information Here
 
About the Piece
Sextet is structured in six contrasting movements, using the ensemble’s wide palette of colors to create a series of vivid musical scenes. It introduces melodic and timbral elements drawn from the Middle East, focuses on timbre within fading light landscapes, and shifts to playful, off‑balance characters alongside contemplative moods, concluding with the humorous struggle of a triangle to assert itself among its colleagues. The work is ideal for professional contemporary‑music ensembles or advanced conservatory groups familiar with flexible character shifts, fitting beautifully into Pierrot Ensemble concerts or recitals built around multi‑movement works.
 
Program Notes
Sextet consists of six movements:
I. Eastern Winds – Explores Middle Eastern colors and melodies.
II. The Old Castle at Dusk – A long, timbre-focused movement linked to the next by gong beats.
III. Elegy – A somber movement connected to the preceding piece.
IV. Drunken Ballerinas – A character piece depicting whimsical, unsteady dancers.
V. Darkness – Creates a deep, reflective atmosphere.
VI. The Triangle's Struggle for Independence – A humorous finale featuring a musical struggle.
 
Specifications
Duration: 22 minutes
Year Composed: 1998
Instrumentation: Flute/Piccolo/Bass Flute, Clarinet/Bass Clarinet, Violin, Cello, Percussion and Piano
Product Information
Hard Copy (Score and Parts)
Condition: New 1st Edition score
PDF DOWNLOAD AVAILABLE