Henning's Headquarters

[Karl Henning]

No k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble concerts on the 2012 calendar at the moment. I had an October date, but Heinrich asked leave to bump me for a guest ensemble coming in from out of town.  So, at the moment, two 2013 dates.

Judging from playing at First Congo last month, I shall need to have the B^b overhauled . . . well, oiled certainly.

At present the only piece I am obliged anybody needs me to write is a Kyrie for Sine Nomine's fall concert; a modest requisite enough, but I want to make it count.

[Karl Henning]

Almost miraculously (as it sometimes seems to me) I've dug out my notebook, and started scribbling this morning.  An idea — an alternate idea, really, for the Kyrie, for which I already have some sketches (if I can find them).  The measures I drew up to-day, I may just wind up pitching in the trash anyway;  but I am pleased because this was an idea which floated into my mind as my head lay on the pillow at eleven of last night's clock, and I rather wanted to remember it this morning.  So just that little mental exercise has me a bit chuffed.

I think it is not too much to say that I am back in the business.

[Karl Henning]

On both the 10:40 train last night, and the Red Line this morning, I scrawled away at some piano music, which I think will be for the Cello Sonatina.  Here again, writing all the while I reserve the possibility of just tossing it in the bin and starting afresh.

[springrite]

No k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble concerts on the 2012 calendar at the moment. I had an October date, but Heinrich asked leave to bump me for a guest ensemble coming in from out of town.  So, at the moment, two 2013 dates.

If at all possible for an October date, you know I will be easy traveling distance, being in Baltimore for a conference...

[Karl Henning]

Shoot me a PM reminding me of dates, Paul?

[Karl Henning]

Fie, that the October date I consented to forgo looks as if it might have suited your schedule. Looking out for Plan B....

[Lisztianwagner]

Just finished listening to Mirage; great music, excellent job, Karl!

[Cato]

Just finished listening to Mirage; great music, excellent job, Karl!  

0:)  Amen!   0:)


Karl! We need an update!

[Karl Henning]

Just finished listening to Mirage; great music, excellent job, Karl!

Grazie, Ilaria! I can send you a score, if you like.

0:)  Amen!   0:)


Karl! We need an update!

News is thin on the ground, Cato.

Before heading out of Boston for my mini-vacation, I had been at occasional work pushing the Cello Sonatina towards completion.  That work is not yet done, but . . . .

Chatting with my buddy Paul while bobbing in the surf at Horseneck Beach, I learnt that the choir Sine Nomine's schedule (and hence, programming) may yet change for the coming season;  and to further encourage me to go ahead and finish off a Kyrie, he reminded me that in any case, it is a piece which the FCB Choir could sing.

Thus, the most recent actual activity, compositionally speaking, was some more tinkering with a sketch of the Kyrie.  In truth, I must have some three or four sketches strewn about, but my recent work has confirmed me in pursuing the possibilities of this particular sketch . . . .

There may be some (short-term) conducting work for me. Or, there may not.  We shall see.

[Karl Henning]

Oh! And Maria has made a request for a piece. So wheels are turning for that, as well . . . .

[Lisztianwagner]

Grazie, Ilaria! I can send you a score, if you like.

Of course I do, it would be wonderful!

[Karl Henning]

With a little organization, I should have it off to you this weekend. Thank you!

[Lisztianwagner]

With a little organization, I should have it off to you this weekend. Thank you!

Awesome, I'm looking forward to seeing the score; thank you so much!

[Karl Henning]

Just sent, Ilaria. Thank you!

[Lisztianwagner]

Just sent, Ilaria. Thank you!

It has arrived, how wonderful!! No need to thank, the pleasure is mine, Karl.

[Karl Henning]

Puttering now and again with this Kyrie. Is this really where it should go, or am I yielding to the path of least resistance?

Sometimes, the p. of l. r. (if this be such) is of service, too. (Or is that a cop-out?)

[Cato]

Puttering now and again with this Kyrie. Is this really where it should go, or am I yielding to the path of least resistance?

Sometimes, the p. of l. r. (if this be such) is of service, too. (Or is that a cop-out?)

Where does the music want to go?

[Karl Henning]

Well, it starts out in strict imitation, only after the fourth voice comes in, I seem to hear a somewhat different direction. I suppose I want to feel certain that I'm not being lazy. But -- I might be.

[Karl Henning]

I suppose, too, that it is what I do with it hereafter which may justify the question, one way or the other.

[Cato]

Well, it starts out in strict imitation, only after the fourth voice comes in, I seem to hear a somewhat different direction. I suppose I want to feel certain that I'm not being lazy. But -- I might be.

There is your answer!  I would follow that direction!