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Karl Henning

I've still lost some low notes, but overall I completely enjoy the sax choir arrangement:
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

TheGSMoeller

Egg and bacon soufflé, a cup of black coffee, and Mr. Henning's Intermezzo for sax choir. That's a great way to start the day. Thanks for the morning soundtrack, Karl. Even without the bass sax its great.  :). Going in for a second spin.

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

There's one note which (isn't this funny, really?) is either a Tallis-esque crunchy cross-relation, or it's a note I mistook while executing the by-sight transpositions in which the process of this arrangement was rich . . . will have to proof, and hey, if it had been a mistake, maybe I'll keep 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

It is a mistake, I start the tenor sax at the wrong pitch level . . . and I'll keep the original, which (honestly) sounds better.

So, soon a fresher MIDI, and I shall plug in a contrabassoon just to represent the bass sax pitches . . . .
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

J.Z. Herrenberg

Just listened to the Intermezzo - wonderful! Clean, lean and supple. I love it.
Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything. -- Plato

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

Cato

Quote from: J. Z. Herrenberg on December 16, 2013, 02:44:13 PM
Just listened to the Intermezzo - wonderful! Clean, lean and supple. I love it.

Yes, even with the limitations of a Midi "performance," one can hear a highly inventive mind at work with an emotional kaleidoscope.
"Meet Miss Ruth Sherwood, from Columbus, Ohio, the Middle of the Universe!"

- Brian Aherne introducing Rosalind Russell in  My Sister Eileen (1942)

Karl Henning

(* blush *)

At some point when I have the original scoring done up in Sibelius, I shall post that.

Fact is (as I think I have mentioned) I'm going to need to rebuild the scores for the numbers already composed, as Sibelius files.

Of course, Plotting, My Island Home, and the Squirrels want attention, first.  But enthusiasm for the ballet is rekindling.
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

#3749
Okay, I can show you the way the toccata is shaping up . . . .

[ file of older version removed ]
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

Are the demi-semi-quavers in the harpsichord in mm. 214-219 too much, do you think?
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

Eureka!  The material is fine, I just needed to bring it down a couple of octaves, so that the register is not crowded.

Oh, this is smokin', now . . . .
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: karlhenning on December 18, 2013, 12:43:33 PM
Are the demi-semi-quavers in the harpsichord in mm. 214-219 too much, do you think?

I think I should renotate it so that the two hands are clear . . . or, yet clearer . . . .
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

Cato

Quote from: karlhenning on December 19, 2013, 04:31:01 AM
I think I should renotate it so that the two hands are clear . . . or, yet clearer . . . .

I just had a chance to look at the section quickly: yes, the player will not use one hand for those, so you might as well notate it for two hands.
"Meet Miss Ruth Sherwood, from Columbus, Ohio, the Middle of the Universe!"

- Brian Aherne introducing Rosalind Russell in  My Sister Eileen (1942)

Karl Henning

I've pressed on, and gotten the "middle third" of the toccata done last night.  I think I may power through to the end of the piece today.
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

#3755
Okay, I've notated the hands (so to speak), and here is included what I composed last night.
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

Cato

#3756
Quote from: karlhenning on December 19, 2013, 05:50:18 AM
Okay, I've notated the hands (so to speak), and here is included what I composed last night.

A quick run through the last section makes me want to say: "Release the hemidemisemiquavers!!!"   ??? ??? ??? :o :o :o ;)
"Meet Miss Ruth Sherwood, from Columbus, Ohio, the Middle of the Universe!"

- Brian Aherne introducing Rosalind Russell in  My Sister Eileen (1942)

Karl Henning

Oh, I think it may be 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

Brahmsian

Now playing Karl's gorgeous work for solo harp, Lost Waters, Op. 27

There is a particular reason I am playing it today.  I was thinking of something to play to commemorate my late Grandmother's 100th birthday today.  She passed on about 1.5 years ago.  This work by Karl immediately became the piece I thought of.   :)

Performed by:  Mary Jane Rupert, harp

Live recording, September 17, 2009

Karl Henning

My dear fellow, I am honored.
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