20th Century: Tonal. The Ephemeropterae is part of the Dragonfly insect family and has a very short life span. The two movements in this piece clearly represent the two stages of its life. The first is lilting and full of sixteenth note triplets to personify its fun and fast-moving aquatic state. The quick and carefree adult state is described in the last movement with expressive dynamics and ornamentations. Duration: 2'45" -AP