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Karl Henning

Well, there are now five measures of a duet for flute and alto sax. Not sure yet if it's actual music or throwing vermicelli at the wall.
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: Karl Henning on March 27, 2023, 07:30:01 AMWell, there are now five measures of a duet for flute and alto sax. Not sure yet if it's actual music or throwing vermicelli at the wall.
I've built it out to 20 mm. and think we may just keep it. I'll use throwing vermicelli at the wall as an alternate title.
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: Karl Henning on March 27, 2023, 07:30:01 AMWell, there are now five measures of a duet for flute and alto sax. Not sure yet if it's actual music or throwing vermicelli at the wall.
The nephew of my friend and staunch supporter, flutist Peter H Bloom is part of the duo for whom I wrote I Dreamt of Harmony and Reconciliation:
I perceive now that the video is bad (sound cuts out ... gotta do something about that)


The nephew lives on the West Coast, and Peter recently went over to visit. On P.'s return, I asked if he thought they would tolerate another piece.
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: Karl Henning on March 28, 2023, 09:36:30 AMThe nephew of my friend and staunch supporter, flutist Peter H Bloom is part of the duo for whom I wrote I Dreamt of Harmony and Reconciliation:
I perceive now that the video is bad (sound cuts out ... gotta do something about that)


The nephew lives on the West Coast, and Peter recently went over to visit. On P.'s return, I asked if he thought they would tolerate another piece.
I think I need to delete this video and create a fresh one. Meantime, I'm at a point in the new piece where a) I'm remembering the fun of composition and b) wondering if I really need to move into a contrasting section, or if I should play a bit more with this material. Anyway, it's time for a break. The score is in C.
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

Pohjolas Daughter

Quote from: Karl Henning on March 27, 2023, 08:21:46 PMI've built it out to 20 mm. and think we may just keep it. I'll use throwing vermicelli at the wall as an alternate title.
;D

PD
Pohjolas Daughter

Crudblud

Quote from: Karl Henning on March 28, 2023, 09:36:30 AM
This is funky and attractive. I really appreciate how much you get out of two monophonic instruments in terms of harmony and counterpoint.

Karl Henning

Quote from: Crudblud on March 29, 2023, 12:48:15 PMThis is funky and attractive. I really appreciate how much you get out of two monophonic instruments in terms of harmony and counterpoint.
Many thanks, Dan!
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: Crudblud on March 29, 2023, 12:48:15 PMThis is funky and attractive. I really appreciate how much you get out of two monophonic instruments in terms of harmony and counterpoint.


The current work under construction (Italian Paperwork/Vermicelli) shows the same skill and ear-tickling interest!
"Meet Miss Ruth Sherwood, from Columbus, Ohio, the Middle of the Universe!"

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

Karl Henning

Quote from: Karl Henning on March 28, 2023, 09:44:36 AMMeantime, I'm at a point in the new piece where a) I'm remembering the fun of composition and b) wondering if I really need to move into a contrasting section, or if I should play a bit more with this material. Anyway, it's time for a break. The score is in C.
Quote from: Cato on March 29, 2023, 04:41:43 PMThe current work under construction (Italian Paperwork/Vermicelli) shows the same skill and ear-tickling interest!
Thanks @Cato ... I've written some 6mm. more, and I like 'em, but I'll let the ideas cure a bit before I continue.
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

JBS

The vermicelli you're cooking sounds very tasty.

Hollywood Beach Broadwalk

Karl Henning

Quote from: JBS on March 29, 2023, 06:11:59 PMThe vermicelli you're cooking sounds very tasty.
Hah! It seems to be sticking to the wall. 
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

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

relm1


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

May not resume work until Tuesday. Historically, that suggests that I may get rather a bit of work in, when I do get back to work. I'm interested to see, as it may betoken emergence out of the swamp. I  even have an idea for how to proceed with the brief organ solo piece I started. Ideas are percolating, at any rate. 
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

Pohjolas Daughter

Quote from: Karl Henning on April 02, 2023, 12:22:11 PMMay not resume work until Tuesday. Historically, that suggests that I may get rather a bit of work in, when I do get back to work. I'm interested to see, as it may betoken emergence out of the swamp. I  even have an idea for how to proceed with the brief organ solo piece I started. Ideas are percolating, at any rate.
Yes!  Hurrah!

PD
Pohjolas Daughter

Karl Henning

42°, and the cooler side of 42°, at that.
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: Pohjolas Daughter on April 02, 2023, 01:12:25 PMI even have an idea for how to proceed with the brief organ solo piece I started.
About that ... sometimes in this set, I've introduced a secondary tune, sometimes I've kept the piece monothematic. The present piece (Opus 169 № 8) is based on the tune "Hamburg," and has been stalled for at least a couple of months. In need of getting something easy together for our handbell ringers (few as they are, thanks in large part to the pandemic) I whipped up a minimalist arrangement of "What Wondrous Love Is This." As a result, I thought to get on with the Opus 169 № 8 by inserting a bit of  "What Wondrous Love Is This." Now, what is at best mildly amusing or at worst pathetic is, the tune which is the basis of the  Opus 169 № 6 which I composed in March of 2021 is, erm,  "What Wondrous Love Is This." In fact, I don't really think this any problem. The subconscious redundancy and second-guessing rigmarole notwithstanding, I'm starting to feel like a composer again.
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

Luke

I like the look of these a lot  8)

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