L’Amour Eternel, H. Leslie Adams’ substantial entry into the flute repertoire, takes the form of a sonata in three movements: I. Allegretto fluente, II. Andantino e poco agitato, and III. Moderato e molto expressivo. In many ways it might be considered the heir of the late Romantic flute sonata, with a thickness of harmonic language and melodic flow that suggests Gabriel Faure or Philipp Gaubert. And, like Gaubert, the flute line is written with an ear to exquisite dynamic shaping and myriad tone colors.

From the composer: The first movement is quite flowing with great ease. The second is lightly syncopated, somewhat humorous and a bit “jazzy.” The third is quite romantic and amorous, combining qualities of both “flesh and spirit” and ending on a quiet note.