Karner Blue for flute and piano.

 Karner Blue was commissioned in 2002 by the Pappoutsakis Memorial Fund for the 23rd annual Pappoutsakis Flute Competition. Karner Blue celebrates the life of the Karner Blue Butterfly.   This beautiful creature lives an intense short life, unaware of its own endangered status. This music reflects the life of the creature, its beauty in nature, the joy of flight, and the delicate balance between survival and extinction . It is the first in a series of endangered species themed for works for solo instruments and ensembles.