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Karl Henning

Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 14, 2021, 08:01:31 PM
Made a start on the piece for Triad, counting on basically chopping it out.

Even though it is what I meant to do, I'm a little surprised that I finished it in three days.
Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot

Karl Henning

#8381
The Triad piece done, it was time today to roll my sleeves up for Kerouac. Unusual for me—undoubtedly allied to the fact that this is a paid commission with a deadline—I sat down with my calendar and calculated that I need to compose a minute and a quarter each week, to have the piece done by 1 September. The pianist would like the piece earlier if possible, and indeed there's a good chance that once I get cooking, actual production will run ahead of these weekly guideposts. I got good work in today: The first 40 mm. are not yet finished, but I composed the voice out to the chorus's end.
Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot

Karl Henning

Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 18, 2021, 05:05:55 PM
The Triad piece done, it was time today to roll my sleeves up for Kerouac. Unusual for me—undoubtedly allied to the fact that this is a paid commission with a deadline—I sat down with my calendar and calculated that I need to compose a minute and a quarter each week, to have the piece done by 1 September. The pianist would like the piece earlier if possible, and indeed there's a good chance that once I get cooking, actual production will run ahead of these weekly guideposts. I got good work in today: The first 40 mm. are not yet finished, but I composed the voice out to the chorus's end.

Okay, I have finished the first chorus, and made a start on the second.
Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot

accmacmus

Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 17, 2021, 04:37:45 AM
Even though it is what I meant to do, I'm a little surprised that I finished it in three days.

For what little sight reading I still have got left, I found it pleasant!

Karl Henning

Quote from: accmacmus on July 21, 2021, 12:39:05 PM
For what little sight reading I still have got left, I found it pleasant!

Thanks!
Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot

Karl Henning

Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 19, 2021, 01:30:39 PM
Okay, I have finished the first chorus, and made a start on the second.

I've finished the second chorus and the piece is already at the 3' 30" mark.  I'm half wondering if I have selected too much text, half thinking that perhaps I am on track. May strike a chorus (as it were) and re-flow the rest.  That decision may be the extent of my work tomorrow.
Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot

aligreto

Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 22, 2021, 07:18:51 PM
I've finished the second chorus and the piece is already at the 3' 30" mark.  I'm half wondering if I have selected too much text, half thinking that perhaps I am on track. May strike a chorus (as it were) and re-flow the rest.  That decision may be the extent of my work tomorrow.

The correct balance may become more apparent as the work progresses, Karl.

Karl Henning

Quote from: aligreto on July 23, 2021, 01:39:37 AM
The correct balance may become more apparent as the work progresses, Karl.

True.
Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot

Karl Henning

#8388
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 22, 2021, 07:18:51 PM
I've finished the second chorus and the piece is already at the 3' 30" mark.  I'm half wondering if I have selected too much text, half thinking that perhaps I am on track. May strike a chorus (as it were) and re-flow the rest.  That decision may be the extent of my work tomorrow.
Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot

Karl Henning

#8389
The piece is half done.
Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot

Karl Henning

Listening to a streamed concert by Duo Zonda (Wei Zhao and Orlando Cela, flutes.) They're playing beautifully, but the concert opened with one of those pieces which (IMO) seems more interesting while the composer talks about it than while you listen to it.  The second piece has much more character and is withal better written. The third piece seems better still so far.
Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot

Mirror Image

Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 29, 2021, 04:26:57 PM
Listening to a streamed concert by Duo Zonda (Wei Zhao and Orlando Cela, flutes.) They're playing beautifully, but the concert opened with one of those pieces which (IMO) seems more interesting while the composer talks about it than while you listen to it.  The second piece has much more character and is withal better written. The third piece seems better still so far.

Add in a harp and they could've performed the Trio from Berlioz's L'enfance du Christ. ;D

Karl Henning

Quote from: Mirror Image on July 29, 2021, 07:34:23 PM
Add in a harp and they could've performed the Trio from Berlioz's L'enfance du Christ. ;D

Not on a program of new music 8)
Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot

Karl Henning

Once I made some necessary textual decisions, progress resumed.
Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot

Karl Henning

Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 31, 2021, 02:16:40 PM
Once I made some necessary textual decisions, progress resumed.

I went back to tweak some seams before proceeding with Chorus 90.
Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot

Karl Henning

At OT, I've been practicing with "neckwear surrogates." This is my first attempt at knotting an actual necktie since my stroke.
Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot

aligreto

Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 09, 2021, 10:15:49 AM
At OT, I've been practicing with "neckwear surrogates." This is my first attempt at knotting an actual necktie since my stroke.

Looks very good, Karl. Well done to you  8)

Karl Henning

Quote from: aligreto on August 12, 2021, 07:12:54 AM
Looks very good, Karl. Well done to you  8)

Thanks, Fergus. What's holding up swifter progress is the lack of sensation in my fingertips. The nerves have their own timetable, and I must be patient. Still I'll keep practicing, of course.
Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot

aligreto

Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 12, 2021, 09:25:19 AM
Thanks, Fergus. What's holding up swifter progress is the lack of sensation in my fingertips. The nerves have their own timetable, and I must be patient. Still I'll keep practicing, of course.

Small steps, Karl, small steps. And always onwards, my friend  :)

Pohjolas Daughter

Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 09, 2021, 10:15:49 AM
At OT, I've been practicing with "neckwear surrogates." This is my first attempt at knotting an actual necktie since my stroke.
Delighted to hear that your health is continually improving Karel!

By the way, do you paint?  It looks like there might be some unframed paintings on the wall (on the right as you're looking at the photo).

Best wishes,

PD