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Karl Henning

#5520
October 26, 2015, 02:21:18 AM
Great progress with the Op.129 last night.  My Micro Track appears to be operating normally.  And there will be video.

More 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

Karl Henning

#5521
October 26, 2015, 12:30:59 PM
Quote from: Luke on October 22, 2015, 03:40:21 AM
Actually, this is better - beaming it like this shows the dotted rhythm and the second beat...
Tell you what, though: if Kammerwerke decline to commission the piece, I'm incorporating your suggestion, Luke!
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

#5522
October 26, 2015, 05:28:18 PM
Penultimate rehearsal this evening; we'll run it in the space before the concert.
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

ComposerOfAvantGarde

#5523
October 26, 2015, 10:45:42 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 26, 2015, 02:21:18 AM
Great progress with the Op.129 last night.  My Micro Track appears to be operating normally.  And there will be video.

More later . . . .

I can't wait for the video!!!!

Karl Henning

#5524
October 27, 2015, 05:27:18 AM
Just for fun:  an excerpt from yesterday's rehearsal of David's piece:

https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/flute-clarinet-in-a-fixed-media-20144-cathedral-excerpt
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

#5525
October 27, 2015, 08:19:51 AM
The concert is taking place as I write this: we are all hoping for a fine turn-out for these excellent works!
"Meet Miss Ruth Sherwood, from Columbus, Ohio, the Middle of the Universe!"

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

TheGSMoeller

#5526
October 27, 2015, 08:21:23 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 27, 2015, 05:27:18 AM
Just for fun:  an excerpt from yesterday's rehearsal of David's piece:

https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/flute-clarinet-in-a-fixed-media-20144-cathedral-excerpt

Great! Thanks for sharing.

Karl Henning

#5527
October 27, 2015, 09:40:38 AM
View from the Green Room

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

#5528
October 27, 2015, 11:15:12 AM
The whole concert went splendidly, and we had a good-sized audience. Very satisfied ... just got home and have had a cup of hot tea, so I believe a nap is in order.
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

North Star

#5529
October 27, 2015, 11:28:45 AM
Excellent!
"Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it." - Confucius

My photographs on Flickr

Karl Henning

#5530
October 27, 2015, 04:03:39 PM
Apart from the momentary confusion I told you of, the performance felt pretty good.

In other news . . . It's a good job we had the video back-up, as for some reason* my Micro Track recorded the pre-concert Pit, Giorgio's and your piece all fine, and then cut off almost half way into the concert performance of the Pit!


* I think I know, in hindsight . . .
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

#5531
October 27, 2015, 05:11:50 PM
Cato!  Message coming, presently!
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

#5532
October 28, 2015, 01:02:14 AM
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

#5533
October 28, 2015, 02:44:22 AM Last Edit: October 28, 2015, 03:19:34 AM by karlhenning
In other, light news ...

Orlando Cela wrote Monday to the effect that he's started practicing Neither do I condemn thee, and he finds it "nifty."

Carol Epple (flutist for the Op.129) is keener than ever to press for a Kammerwerke commission and performance of The Young Lady Holding a Phone in Her Teeth. (She was practicing the flute 1 part, and told me one section in particular is "gorgeous.") They will read it in their rehearsal this Friday. I had asked if it would be of help to them, if I attend;  the feeling, though, is that the conductor's musical conservatism may be an object, and managing that will be easier without me there. A distinct possibility: if their conductor feels he could not conduct my score, they will suggest having the composer guest-conduct.

And I've sent Pam Marshall (hornist for the Op.129) the Op.65 cl/hn duos, with her good leave ... so we should be getting together soon to read them!

Guitarist Aaron Larget-Caplan (who is presently a Grammy nominee) is game to take part in Henningmusick, and we're planning to meet so that I can enjoy a guitar tutorial, probably next week. I'm only holding off on writing your guitar piece, Jessop, knowing this meeting with Aaron will be a necessary musical benefit.

Yesterday's crew are keen to perform the Op.129 again. I'm looking at March.
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

#5534
October 28, 2015, 03:54:33 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 28, 2015, 01:02:14 AM
Okay . . .

http://www.youtube.com/v/H1GX6gAmom8

Terrible videography . . . cannot see the singer, for the conductor's huge back . . . .
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

#5535
October 28, 2015, 05:19:45 AM
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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

#5536
October 28, 2015, 05:21:19 AM
Future Henningmusick dates at King's Chapel:  21 June and 18 October 2016.
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

North Star

#5537
October 28, 2015, 05:36:26 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 28, 2015, 03:54:33 AM
Terrible videography . . . cannot see the singer, for the conductor's huge back . . . .
It might have been better if the camera had been a bit more to the right, but at least one sees a bit of everyone here.
"Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it." - Confucius

My photographs on Flickr

Karl Henning

#5538
October 28, 2015, 05:42:21 AM
Yes, I did manage to set it so that everyone was within the frame  :)  But I should have enlisted an extra pair of eyes, to judge either how I might reposition the camera, or how I might have moved my stand while conducting.  Live and learn!
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

#5539
October 28, 2015, 07:46:26 AM Last Edit: October 29, 2015, 06:15:45 AM by Cato
I have listened to it twice with the score: it is a most excellent musical adventure!   Quickly: as I knew, the Flatterzunge idea for the execution scene (Letter S bar 241) was perfect, and the ending (bars 362 ff.)!  Also perfect: note the exact "B" intonation in the Soprano and the Soprano Recorder.  Marvelous moment!
"Meet Miss Ruth Sherwood, from Columbus, Ohio, the Middle of the Universe!"

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