Sunday 18 January 2026
Tune of the Day: Storybook Fanfare
flute duet by Anne E. McKennon and Sophia Parra
Today's piece, “a fanfare with a fairy tale vibe”, was kindly contributed to our collection by its composers, Anne E. McKennon and Sophia Parra.
Once upon a time, Anne McKennon and Sophia Parra formed a flute duo playing concerts with sonatas, poetry, character pieces, and narrated musical stories. Storybook Fanfare (formerly Fanfare No. 1) began as a theme song to introduce those concerts. As it turns out, the fanfare held potential. With a little more imagination, it now fits ensembles large and small. It is filled with the charm and curiosity of “Once upon a time...”
I wonder what happens next?