MTSU
Flute Professor Releases New CD

MTSU associate professor of Flute, Deanna Little, recently released a new CD of 5 Sonatas for flute and piano on a CD titled, Diamonds Uncovered.
    Little collaborated with Lipscomb University pianist, Jerry Reed, on the project with whom she has collaborated on several recitals at MTSU, Lipscomb as well as other places.
    Pianist Reed said, "...I was excited to be a part of a project that would bring musical works that may never have been heard before to the public, both on the recording and through student performances that will be encouraged by the release of this CD for years to come.”
    Diamonds Uncovered, is a collection 20th-century works most of which have never been recorded. It also includes one unpublished work by title composer David Diamond.
    In addition to the work by Diamond, the CD’s playlist includes sonatas by Thomas Pasatieri, Emma Lou Diemer, Denis Bédard and Samuel Zyman.
    Featured composer Diemer, who has been writing music since the 1950s, praised Diamonds Uncovered, “Such gorgeous playing by both of you, and I'm delighted that you included my sonata…. What fun for the music of contemporary American composers to be noticed and made available.”
    Little originally wanted to make the CD to add to the flute repertoire available to music students. This is her first solo CD.
    "The recording was funded by a research and creative project grant from MTSU," Little said.
    To purchase a copy of Diamonds Uncovered or to listen to a sampling of the sonatas visit CDBABY.COM

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