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DavidW

I don't think I've seen anyone with such a warm smile while reading Dostoevsky! 0:) 

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: Mirror Image on July 03, 2022, 08:30:42 PM
Very nice, Karl. How is physical therapy going?

The left hand is very slow to come back. I keep at it.
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: relm1 on July 02, 2022, 05:14:19 AM
That's a totally valid approach.

You know, a thought which has been subliminal has arisen to the surface: what if what I really want is to discard the notion of using the Lullaby? Or, perhaps better, simply jettisoning the rhythmified notions I've been focusing on?

I think I've found the way.
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

Well, that's freed me up. I've made some progress. I may find that I want to adjust, later, but I feel good about the passage now, which I did not, quite, this morning.
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

relm1

Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 04, 2022, 05:15:54 PM
Well, that's freed me up. I've made some progress. I may find that I want to adjust, later, but I feel good about the passage now, which I did not, quite, this morning.

I generally aim to get it written down and then do a pass to get it right.  They might not be the same pass.  Do you do both at once?

Karl Henning

Quote from: relm1 on July 05, 2022, 05:40:29 AM
I generally aim to get it written down and then do a pass to get it right.  They might not be the same pass.  Do you do both at once?

Sometimes, not always. I do always "reserve the right" to go back and adjust any- and everything later.
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 04, 2022, 12:23:39 PM
The left hand is very slow to come back. I keep at it.

I hope for your continued improvement, Karl.

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

More work done today. A very good chance I'll reach the end of the "repurposed Lullaby" section 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

I have indeed and (as it rather feels) at last finished the importation of Lutosławski's Lullaby. For a while, I was concerned about the chorale's static character, but I believe I have addressed that sufficiently, mostly by the simple expedient of using dynamics to limn the harmonic shaping, and partly with sparely judicious use of pizzicato. I believe I'm done working for the day.
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

relm1

Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 06, 2022, 12:31:39 PM
I have indeed and (as it rather feels) at last finished the importation of Lutosławski's Lullaby. For a while, I was concerned about the chorale's static character, but I believe I have addressed that sufficiently, mostly by the simple expedient of using dynamics to limn the harmonic shaping, and partly with sparely judicious use of pizzicato. I believe I'm done working for the day.

Fantastic!  Looking forward to hearing the fruits of your labor.   :)

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

I'm going to let the score as it stands today "cure" for a few days. Will report.
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

relm1

Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 07, 2022, 06:57:41 PM
I'm going to let the score as it stands today "cure" for a few days. Will report.

That is a good move.  Always reveals new insights when putting it away for some time.

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

Well, back when I was (perhaps not wringing my figurative hands, but next thing) over the imported Lullaby (which in its original form is a rhythmically active Toccata) part of me feared  it might be too static as a straight-ahead chorale. But I think it's just fine (will be better, obviously, in actual performance, rater than MIDI export. Still going to let the piece sit for a day or so. I am enormously pleased with the resuscitation of Après-Lullaby.
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

To my very pleasant surprise, my friend Carson Cooman asked me today to send him the Op. 169 pieces. The set currently rests at seven pieces. Perhaps at some point I may indeed compose four more, and make it a set to compliment the Brahms Op. 122.
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

relm1

Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 13, 2022, 11:08:22 AM
To my very pleasant surprise, my friend Carson Cooman asked me today to send him the Op. 169 pieces. The set currently rests at seven pieces. Perhaps at some point I may indeed compose four more, and make it a set to compliment the Brahms Op. 122.

He's impressively prolific.  I also like his connection to Arnold Rosner.  May good things result from his reviewing your pieces.

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