Henning's Headquarters

[Scion7]

Haven't been to a chamber recital since October.  Waaaaah!   

[Cato]

I think that first study may survive as part of an interlude between the two "painting pieces";  the artist talked about what she would like, and it has been an engaging challenge.

This here is what I propose as the fixed media counterpoint/accompaniment to the four live winds (whose parts I am about to sketch).

The finished product promises to be even more intriguing to the ear!

Is this the first time you have "laid down tracks" ?   

Possible title: Karlyaanisqatsi ??   

[Karl Henning]

The finished product promises to be even more intriguing to the ear!

Is this the first time you have "laid down tracks" ?   

Possible title: Karlyaanisqatsi ??   

It is indeed the first time . . . We might say that beginning with puttering with Charles's handbell choir arrangement, I've been getting to know the tools, towards this end.

[Karl Henning]

Well, what is a little peculiar (novelty of the process, I guess) is, that while "testing to destruction" the "backing track," so that (aside from a few minor tweaks which improve the balance here, or a detail there) I am quite satisfied that it sustains interest, I half-wondered if added wind lines would "work."

But there is space (designedly), and over the course of yesterday I wrote the wind bits for the first 20mm., and (not too surprisingly) it "opens up" the piece in favorable ways.

My challenge really is, wrap this piece up, and get cracking on piece #2 . . . because the time is soon when we must git rehearsing.

[Karl Henning]

Taking down the artwork after the Triad concert:



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[Karl Henning]

We had our Triad meeting last night.  Very good meeting, we have a new President, and one of our latest singer-members has stepped in to fill the Secretary's office (since it is our former Sec. who has "upgraded" to President).  The goals for the next season include:  increased publicity, more fundraising, securing venues so that we sing each program at least twice, and to pay the singers.


I've agreed to serve as a sort of co-chair with Julian of the Composer/Repertory Committee.  Keen to begin to incorporate some Ottevanger beginning this next season, perhaps with The Lamb for starters.

[Karl Henning]

Frank Grimes (of Ensemble Aubade) has now written, and he is enthusiastic about The Mousetrap!  The plans for the 21 June concert having changed, I am hoping he may be game to put the piece on for 18 October.  Looks like I may have more clarinet practicing in my future, and this may be a driver for proceeding with the Clarinet Sonata.

A serious (if as yet only speculative) note has come in viz. HTUMC.  The church is running a $40K deficit at present, and so there is the vivid possibility that there will be reductions in staff compensation.  Nothing will be known for certain until December.  But this is a stark data point which supports a cautionary word which was spoken in my ear a couple of months ago;  and clearly I must plan for the worst.

[Karl Henning]

Another bit of Ensemble Aubade news is, I am officially invited to compose a seven-minute piece for them, to be premièred in November.  Their management has already begun publicizing the event and piece, so I was asked for a title . . . I settled on Oxygen Footprint.

[Karl Henning]

Just a bit of (sonic) fun:

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

Hey! This has garnered a Dislike!

[North Star]

Hey! This has garnered a Dislike!

Someone was looking for something different, perhaps.  0:)

[Karl Henning]

Cannot make everyone happy, I suppose   

[Karl Henning]

Frank Grimes (of Ensemble Aubade) has now written, and he is enthusiastic about The Mousetrap!  The plans for the 21 June concert having changed, I am hoping he may be game to put the piece on for 18 October.  Looks like I may have more clarinet practicing in my future, and this may be a driver for proceeding with the Clarinet Sonata.

A serious (if as yet only speculative) note has come in viz. HTUMC.  The church is running a $40K deficit at present, and so there is the vivid possibility that there will be reductions in staff compensation.  Nothing will be known for certain until December.  But this is a stark data point which supports a cautionary word which was spoken in my ear a couple of months ago;  and clearly I must plan for the worst.

Frank is in for 18 October.  We shall start reading the piece together in June, after the present King's Chapel performance.

[Karl Henning]

David Hoose confirms having received a courtesy score of the Op.92 Passion from Lux Nova.  We shall see . . . .

[Karl Henning]

Cross-post:

This Saturday evening, I'm singing with the Cantata Singers for the first time (just off in the bass section, nothing outstanding).

http://www.cantatasingers.org/

Bach motet, Komm, Jesu, komm, BWV 229
Bach Mass in A, BWV 234
Pärt, Adam's Lament

I've known of the group forever, various friends of mine over the years have sung in the group (for example, two members of the Libella Quartet are also singing this concert).  My present participation is something of an accident:  fellow composer Charles Turner sings in the group, but needed to find a substitute as a conflict arose in his schedule, for the concert (he's going to Seattle to visit his son, who has recently moved out there to work).

[Karl Henning]

The fact that I speak Russian made my participation in the Pärt much easier than for most of the choir.

[Karl Henning]

The rough week (every weeknight occupied) is drawing to a close, and I am still breathing!  Tonight is the Cantata Singers concert, and tomorrow, I sleep late . . . .

[Karl Henning]

Before tonight's concert.



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[Mirror Image]

Just a bit of (sonic) fun:

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

This was really cool sounding, Karl. Could you expound on the origins of this work and the time frame it was written? The last minutes or so remind of parts of Vangelis' Blade Runner soundtrack.

[Karl Henning]

They do, don't they?  Will enlarge on that question, soon.

[Mirror Image]

I look forward to your response, Karl.