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Karl Henning

Quote from: aligreto on August 12, 2021, 11:46:29 AM
Small steps, Karl, small steps. And always onwards, my friend  :)

And indeed, there is always progress! Thanks!


Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on August 12, 2021, 12:16:34 PM
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


My wife and mom-in-law are the painters, PD, and their fantastic work is a constant inspiration!
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

Pohjolas Daughter

Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 12, 2021, 12:18:02 PM
And indeed, there is always progress! Thanks!



My wife and mom-in-law are the painters, PD, and their fantastic work is a constant inspiration!
Neat!  Wish that I could paint, so kudos to them.  :)

PD
Pohjolas Daughter

Karl Henning

Half done with the fifth chorus, which is to say, the end is nearly in view!
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

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

My name in pixels:

Setting Kerouac
I was hoping that the event will be streamed. The q. is not settled. The Kerouac Estate is being cagey, apparently.
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

I know what I want to do with the last chorus, but I won't get to it until Thursday. I have made minor tweaks here and there.
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

Rons_talking

Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 17, 2021, 04:48:22 PM
I know what I want to do with the last chorus, but I won't get to it until Thursday. I have made minor tweaks here and there.

Nice! You really capture the feel of the text.

Karl Henning

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

My work today was, in essence, to remember how the eraser is my friend. But I see now that I did not remember enough ... so back to erase a little more so that my work tomorrow is every bit as fresh as need be.

All work that I had done since the 17th has had to be scrubbed. That work had been rather a slog, and this fact of itself should have been my alert. My way to the final double-bar is now cleared of obstacles.
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 August 28, 2021, 02:51:24 PM
My work today was, in essence, to remember how the eraser is my friend. But I see now that I did not remember enough ... so back to erase a little more so that my work tomorrow is every bit as fresh as need be.

All work that I had done since the 17th has had to be scrubbed. That work had been rather a slog, and this fact of itself should have been my alert. My way to the final double-bar is now cleared of obstacles.

The pruning paid off: I think she's done, and she runs eight minutes, wherewith "the commish" will be pleased.
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

Pohjolas Daughter

Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 29, 2021, 09:13:20 AM
The pruning paid off: I think she's done, and she runs eight minutes, wherewith "the commish" will be pleased.
Good for you for knowing when it's time and appropriate to "hack away".  ;)

PD
Pohjolas Daughter

Karl Henning

Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on August 29, 2021, 09:15:12 AM
Good for you for knowing when it's time and appropriate to "hack away".  ;)

PD

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

VonStupp

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Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 29, 2021, 09:13:20 AM
The pruning paid off: I think she's done, and she runs eight minutes, wherewith "the commish" will be pleased.

I have the deepest respect for composers. To my eyes it is nothing but daunting choices and decisions, and I wouldn't even know where to start nor have I ever really had the bug to do so. I could probably arrange or orchestrate to my heart's delight, but composing seems a breed of its own.

Is it initially a matter of experimentation and experience from your perspective?
"All the good music has already been written by people with wigs and stuff."

Karl Henning

Quote from: VonStupp on August 29, 2021, 09:24:12 AM
I have the deepest respect for composers. To my eyes it is nothing but daunting choices and decisions, and I wouldn't even know where to start nor have I ever really had the bug to do so. I could probably arrange or orchestrate to my heart's delight, but composing seems a breed of its own.

Is it initially a matter of experimentation and experience from your perspective?

In the case of this piece, I began with hunting for a text. But then I was wide open, really. It is only the second time I've written for voice with chamber ensemble, and actually the first piece was an arrangement of a piano piece (the vocal setting was completely new). So, yes, a combination of plucking notes out of the generous air, and thinking what would be fun for the instrumentalists to play.
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

VonStupp

Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 29, 2021, 09:57:53 AM
In the case of this piece, I began with hunting for a text. But then I was wide open, really. It is only the second time I've written for voice with chamber ensemble, and actually the first piece was an arrangement of a piano piece (the vocal setting was completely new). So, yes, a combination of plucking notes out of the generous air, and thinking what would be fun for the instrumentalists to play.

Nice!
"All the good music has already been written by people with wigs and stuff."

aligreto

Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 29, 2021, 09:57:53 AM
In the case of this piece, I began with hunting for a text. But then I was wide open, really. It is only the second time I've written for voice with chamber ensemble, and actually the first piece was an arrangement of a piano piece (the vocal setting was completely new). So, yes, a combination of plucking notes out of the generous air, and thinking what would be fun for the instrumentalists to play.

I think that maestro Henning does just a tad bit more than that  :)  ;)

Karl Henning

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 August 29, 2021, 09:13:20 AM
The pruning paid off: I think she's done, and she runs eight minutes, wherewith "the commish" will be pleased.

I've made a few adjustments, so very small that it is not necessary to upload a new file here. I have a couple of days to prep the parts,
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

Just a note that the pianist in the ensemble has acknowledged receipt of the score with a nice message. Here's hoping the soprano is fearless!
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

And Orlando (MD of the commissioning group) just checked in. Quite prompt on both their parts, as I scheduled the email for delivery at 8AM.
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