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[Mirror Image]

Hello Karl,

I'm sorry for "blowing up" at you yesterday, Karl. Your answer triggered an emotional response from me. I love Delius' music and have for many years and I guess the whole poll rubbed me the wrong way because his music is always being criticized by those who don't enjoy it as "boring" or whatever people want to say about it. You saying "Meh," for me, was just disappointing to read. I expected more of a well-judged opinion of his music from you, especially since you're a composer.

For what it's worth, I'm sorry for reacting that way and for taking it so personally.

Take care,



John

P. S. This was the only way to write to you since you have me blocked.

[Karl Henning]

Second Movement!  Scientes bonum...

Yay team!   0:)

Got such a good 'start' on that yesterday, that I am mulling yet. Will get back to actual paper this evening.

[Karl Henning]

Well, a watched pot never boils, but here it is.

[Karl Henning]

Quite generous of her to write of me as a well-known Boston composer. Not sure it's true, but it was graciously done.

[Cato]

Well, a watched pot never boils, but here it is.

From the review:

Another well-known Boston composer, Karl Henning (who also sang in the concert), was represented with the concert premiere of his Love is the Spirit of this Church, Op. 85, No. 3. Henning used a contrapuntal, Renaissance motet style for this familiar text recited weekly in many Unitarian-Universalist churches. The style became strikingly but gently homophonic on the words "together in peace" and the conclusion was an extended, contrapuntal "Amen".

"The style became strikingly but gently homophonic on the words "together in peace"

[Karl Henning]

. . . strikingly but gently . . . seems dissonant, n'est-ce pas?  Still, I suppose there is something to it . . . the change in texture stands out, and the character of the passage is gentle.

[Karl Henning]

Tuesday, February 5, 2013  8p-11 
Classical Revolution Detroit - CRD = New Classical@ Cadieux Cafe
4300 Cadieux Rd. Detroit, MI  48224
Back home ahead of end of crowd-funding campaign to expand CRD, we'll prove that classical takes on new meaning and possibilities in clubs and bars. Consider also the surprise of curious listeners and participating musicians and come share the experience.

The string quartet version of It's all in your head (not that that's a bad place for everything to be) may be read as part of Classical Revolution Detroit! It could happen!

[Cato]

. . . strikingly but gently . . . seems dissonant, n'est-ce pas?  Still, I suppose there is something to it . . . the change in texture stands out, and the character of the passage is gentle.

I thought the writer meant that the listener will not quite notice the homophonic change at first, but then when aware of it, the listener is pleasantly surprised by what has happened.

[Karl Henning]

That works.

[Lisztianwagner]

There is every reason to go ahead and finish the Organ Sonata (I know several organists, and at least two of them will make use of — i.e., perform — the piece, at some point).  But the chap whom I was expecting to play it in March has needed to cancel. I do not expect to be able to find another organist, who would agree (even tentatively) to play a piece which is not yet finished, at such short notice.  So: what to do for King's Chapel?

Good luck with your Organ Sonata, Karl, I hope you will find the inspiration you need to complete it soon! I would really like to listen to it once it has finished.

[Karl Henning]

Grazi', Ilaria!

[Cato]

The string quartet version of It's all in your head (not that that's a bad place for everything to be) may be read as part of Classical Revolution Detroit! It could happen!

If any place needs a revolution, classical or otherwise, it's Detroit! 

Prayers and positive energy for a performance!   0:)

[Karl Henning]

Thanks! The chappie who is pressing my cause could either be directing, or playing violin in the quartet.  As soon as I know any more, I'm reporting!

[Papy Oli]

Well, a watched pot never boils, but here it is.

Off-topic but the design of the inside of that church is stunning 

[Karl Henning]

The première of the Kyrie (Op.106, № 1) is slated to be sung by the choir of the First Church in Boston as part of the 10 March 2013 service.

For those who are free at the time, the service is broadcast on the radio, which streameth on the InterNet.

[kishnevi]

My virtual cup runneth over....

Although if past performance is a reliable indicator of future performance,  I'll be at work when it happens.

What time is the service?

[Karl Henning]

11:00AM, Chowder Time

[madaboutmahler]

The première of the Kyrie (Op.106, № 1) is slated to be sung by the choir of the First Church in Boston as part of the 10 March 2013 service.

For those who are free at the time, the service is broadcast on the radio, which streameth on the InterNet.

Fantastic, Karl! I look forward to thebroadcast, which happens to be on my birthday! A great gift it will be to hear I'm sure!

[Mirror Image]

Hey Karl, have you composed any concerti?

[Karl Henning]

Not yet.