Rand Steiger

Program Note for Druckman Tributary (1988) Druckman Tributary is built on a section extracted from my horn concerto Hexadecathlon, embellished both in instrumentation (the addition of trombone, oboe, harp, and viola) and structurally with the addition of a new introduction and coda.

The title refers to two streams; the support and influence of Mr. Druckman on my life and work, and the piano part, running throughout the center of the piece. I chose the title also for its ancient meaning of a celebration in honor of, and demonstrating gratitude and indebtedness to a noble leader.