THREE WINGED MOVEMENTS
for flute and piano
 
A Contemporary Work for Flute and Piano
Three Winged Movements (2003) by Lior Navok is a 12-minute work for flute and piano inspired by the visual and environmental characteristics of three creatures: the Hawk, the Bat, and the Hummingbird. Rather than creating sonic portraits, the piece evokes their surrounding atmospheres—gliding openness, dark echoes, and rapid, fluttering motion. Across its three movements, the work offers flutists and pianists a vivid, imaginative addition to the contemporary flute and piano repertoire.
 
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About the Music
Three Winged Movements captures distinct environments and gestures rather than literal bird calls—the floating, gliding motion of the hawk; the dark, echoing world of the bat; and the quick, darting energy of the hummingbird as it moves from flower to flower. The piece highlights the flute’s expressive range and agility, making it ideal for professional flutists and pianists, as well as advanced students developing color, agility, and atmospheric control. It works beautifully in contemporary flute and piano recitals, nature‑themed programs, and concerts seeking contrasting character pieces. Highly suitable for competitions and auditions that value expressive contrast, several flutists who performed this work as part of their repertoire later won first prizes in competitions. It is most effective in intimate and medium‑sized halls.
 
Program Notes
Three Winged Movements describes my impression of the characteristics of the Hawk, the Bat, and the Hummingbird. Unlike Messiaen, I had no intention to make a sonic portrait but rather to describe the environment around them and their visual image. In the first movement, I was looking for a floating, gliding character, while in the second, the darkness and echoes play the main role. In the last movement, I described a Hummingbird as it flies from one flower to the other.
 
Specifications
Duration: 12 minutes
Year Composed: 2003
Instrumentation: Flute and Piano
 
Product Information
Availability: Instant PDF Download (Score and Part)
Return Policy: Digital downloads are not eligible for returns.
Condition: New 1st Edition digital score