The Short Etude (for Solo Clavietta)

Composer: Soheil Shirangi
Year of Creation: November 2020 • Published: January 2021
Performer: David Bohn

The Short Etude is a brief exploration of tone and breath through the unusual voice of the clavietta—a hybrid between wind and keyboard. The piece plays with fragility and control, transforming a simple study into a poetic gesture. Subtle phrasing and irregular rhythm create a sense of spontaneity, as if the instrument were thinking aloud. Within its compact form, the work captures both the humor and tenderness of this rare instrument’s sound—an intimate miniature of curiosity and expression.