“Elegant, heartfelt, picturesque: Letters to the Afternoon is a cafe in the rain, a hand-written letter scented with lavender, and an old love rekindled.”
Eight-piece suite for solo piano composed 2019-2020.
Digitally released January 1, 2021 on Soap Library. Cover art by Minghan.
Limited edition cassette tape release May 5, 2023 on Soap Library.
Both formats available for purchase on Bandcamp and streaming on Spotify and other major platforms.
“Taking inspiration from Debussy’s quietly descriptive song titles and penchant for experimental piano techniques, Dutcher composed these pieces with the intention that they be performed by other pianists and accessible to intermediate players. Dutcher also draws upon the harmonic language and memorable melodies of established jazz repertoire, resulting in a harmony of stimulating piano textures and bright rhythms with a keen ear towards tunefulness. In utilizing a three-part ABA song structure, Dutcher announces a theme, makes a departure, and finishes with a slightly varied return — marking both a reflection on her past and a gaze towards her future.” (Soap Library)