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Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: BachQ on April 07, 2007, 12:21:26 PM
A thread to celebrate Henningmusick!  Karl's blog can be found  HERE.  8)  (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/)

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Bogey on April 07, 2007, 12:23:29 PM
Excellent.  Would there happen to be a photograph of the actual headquarters D?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: BachQ on April 07, 2007, 12:40:44 PM
Quote from: Bill on April 07, 2007, 12:23:29 PM
Excellent.  Would there happen to be a photograph of the actual headquarters D?

I just happen to have a picture:

(http://cse.unl.edu/~bkell/st-petersburg.jpg)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: knight66 on April 07, 2007, 12:48:51 PM
I take it that is somewhere in St Petersburg?

Mike
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: BachQ on April 07, 2007, 12:53:41 PM
Quote from: knight on April 07, 2007, 12:48:51 PM
I take it that is somewhere in St Petersburg?

Mike

Yessir . . . . . .  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 09, 2007, 04:47:25 AM
Quote from: knight on April 07, 2007, 12:48:51 PM
I take it that is somewhere in St Petersburg?

Mike

Yes, the Cathedral of the Savior on the Spilt Blood, on the Griboyedova Canal.

Thanks for inaugurating the thread, lads!

Nothing of great moment to report, what with all the choirly activity of Holy Week. Worked a bit on White Nights on this morning's bus ride.  Tomorrow I get the music over to the organist for the 22 May recital (on which I'll take Irreplaceable Doodles out for a fresh spin, too).  It will be a week before I can sound Ed out as to when/if either Nuhro or the Magnificat is happening this side of summer.

Longer-term (i.e., after the ballet is done) . . . the combination of a fellow chorister (from Calgary) who has occasionally beat the Pärt drum, and the recent experience of a (not-quite-up-to-past-levels) performance of a plainchant setting of the Passion according to St John, has gotten me thinking of writing a setting myself.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Bogey on April 09, 2007, 02:16:24 PM
Quote from: D Minor on April 07, 2007, 12:40:44 PM
I just happen to have a picture:

(http://cse.unl.edu/~bkell/st-petersburg.jpg)

And if one looks very carefully in the background, one can see the bus that Karl rode in as he composed the majority of Out in the Sun (http://www.good-music-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,764.1230.html) .  This bus was taken apart piece by piece and shipped to "The Pulse" where it was reconstructed and now serves as Karl's St. Petersburg connection. :)  He would of taken the cathedral, but Harry needed it to store his new shipment of cds. ;D

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Bogey on April 09, 2007, 03:06:44 PM
Some behind the scenes shots, an a GMG exclusive granted by Karl:

Shot of the inside of Karl's bus:

(http://media.jlsc.com/schedule/2005/foto2005/01/fRearStudio.jpg)

(http://media.jlsc.com/schedule/2005/foto2005/01/cFrontStudiohigh.jpg)

Shot of the outside:

(http://www.used-buses.net/publ/bw419.jpg)

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 09, 2007, 03:10:55 PM
(I hope Andy doesn't mind that I borrowed his guitar for this tour . . . .)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 11, 2007, 12:00:24 PM
After the ballet is done, Ed Broms will have me compose a setting of the St John Passion for Good Friday next year.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on April 12, 2007, 09:52:39 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 11, 2007, 12:00:24 PM
After the ballet is done, Ed Broms will have me compose a setting of the St John Passion for Good Friday next year.

Yay Team!   (HEY! What happened to the Angel emoticon???  And the Policeman?)

Which language?  The highly theological languages of Latin, German, or even Ancient Greek (!?) or something from Petrograd?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on April 13, 2007, 06:48:11 AM
Quote from: D Minor on April 07, 2007, 12:40:44 PM
I just happen to have a picture:

(http://cse.unl.edu/~bkell/st-petersburg.jpg)
sweeeeeeet!!!
i knew all along that was his secret hideout
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on April 13, 2007, 06:52:11 AM
Quote from: Cato on April 12, 2007, 09:52:39 AM
Yay Team!   (HEY! What happened to the Angel emoticon???  And the Policeman?)

Which language?  The highly theological languages of Latin, German, or even Ancient Greek (!?) or something from Petrograd?

And if you are thinking of English, which translation?

Decisions, decisions!   :o
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 13, 2007, 06:52:38 AM
Quote from: Cato on April 12, 2007, 09:52:39 AM
Yay Team!   (HEY! What happened to the Angel emoticon???  And the Policeman?)

Which language?  The highly theological languages of Latin, German, or even Ancient Greek (!?) or something from Petrograd?

No, it will serve as the Gospel reading, and so really ought to be in Ingrish.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 13, 2007, 06:54:24 AM
Quote from: Cato on April 13, 2007, 06:52:11 AM
And if you are thinking of English, which translation?

Decisions, decisions!   :o

Zowie!  how we crossed just then.

We have been singing an edition of a plainchant delivery of the Passion.  I will probably use that as a base, and may make informed adjustment.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on April 13, 2007, 07:39:32 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 13, 2007, 06:54:24 AM
Zowie!  how we crossed just then.

We have been singing an edition of a plainchant delivery of the Passion.  I will probably use that as a base, and may make informed adjustment.

Of course, you could be multi-cultural and use all of them!     8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Don Giovanni on April 13, 2007, 11:13:39 AM
Is there anywhere where I can listen to some of your music, karl. I'm intrigued.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 13, 2007, 11:30:10 AM
Thank you for your kind interest, Don!  I will have a couple of links for you tomorrow . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Don Giovanni on April 13, 2007, 12:22:31 PM
Much appreciated.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Maciek on April 13, 2007, 03:56:02 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 13, 2007, 06:52:38 AM
No, it will serve as the Gospel reading, and so really ought to be in Ingrish.

You seriously mean Ingrish? If that's the same as Engrish (http://www.engrish.com/), then that doesn't sound good... :o
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 13, 2007, 04:51:15 PM
No, Maciek, I was mashing English . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Maciek on April 13, 2007, 05:02:50 PM
Too bad. On second thought - the effect could have been interesting. ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on April 14, 2007, 06:14:49 AM
Quote from: MrOsa on April 13, 2007, 03:56:02 PM
You seriously mean Ingrish? If that's the same as Engrish (http://www.engrish.com/), then that doesn't sound good... :o
i still remember that time in Japanese class when my teacher had that site on the overhead projector- my favorite one was Tickle Me Elmo. Instead of reading "Clap Your Hands", it said "Crap Your Hands."
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on April 25, 2007, 10:24:00 AM
Hi Karl!

Your fans want an update!

And so does your air conditioner: summer's coming!   >:D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 25, 2007, 10:38:51 AM
Practicing for the 22 May recital.  Will play the unaccompanied Irreplaceable Doodles again (whatever my faults, I do not lack for nerve) and three pieces with Heinrich Christensen, music director of King's Chapel, at the console:  Prelude on « Kremser » (actually a piece for trumpet and organ, but no matter), Handeliana and the Canzona & Gigue.

Still trying to get firm commitments from a pair of stringists for the June recital.  No, rather:  I already have a firm commitment from the violist, and I want to know from the cellist if she is game to put Terpsichore in Marble together.  The violist and his wife will sing my old three-part Song of Mary together, too.

Two of the sopranos in the St Paul's Choir want to do Shepherd on the Rock.  As long as one of them turns up a part for me to play from (— I must have one somewhere in the apartment, but I'll never find it, not at a time when I need it —) that will be fun;  haven't played it since the dark days of Buffalo.

Choir rehearsal tonight!  Which means that I may learn from Ed when he may be thinking of doing Nuhro, or the Magnificat (again), or (as the composer should prefer) both.

A very interesting project has arisen, a commission (prospect of performance and recording) for a Christmas piece for three voices and percussion.  Texts in Portuguese have been furnished, and they are beauties.  I need to ask a discreet question or two so that I know what limitations the percussionist may have, and then I think this piece will write quite quickly.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on April 25, 2007, 10:58:11 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 25, 2007, 10:38:51 AM

Choir rehearsal tonight!  Which means that I may learn from Ed when he may be thinking of doing Nuhro, or the Magnificat (again), or (as the composer should prefer) both.

Both!  That's the kind of thinking we like to see!   0:)

Thanks for the update!  The piece with Portuguese texts sounds intriguing!  3 voices and percussion: I assume you will ask if the latter means things like vibraphone, tubular bells, celesta, etc.  Or just a few snare drums?!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 25, 2007, 11:14:42 AM
That's why I need to ask.  If I have complete freedom, I'd probably include a marimba.  But this is a group which tours a lot, so the percussionist may only use small, easily portable noisemakers.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on April 26, 2007, 06:01:14 AM
Quote from: Cato on April 25, 2007, 10:58:11 AM
Both!  That's the kind of thinking we like to see!   0:)

Thanks for the update!  The piece with Portuguese texts sounds intriguing!  3 voices and percussion: I assume you will ask if the latter means things like vibraphone, tubular bells, celesta, etc.  Or just a few snare drums?!
Actually, he should have all 3 of them sing in a different language.
How about Portuguese, Thai, and Turkmen?  :o
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 26, 2007, 08:03:16 AM
Ed wants to do both Nuhro and the Magnificat for an evening service on the Feast of the Ascension (Thursday, 17 May).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on April 26, 2007, 09:58:30 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 26, 2007, 08:03:16 AM
Ed wants to do both Nuhro and the Magnificat for an evening service on the Feast of the Ascension (Thursday, 17 May).

Great!  Sounds like your bank account just keeps on rockin' !
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mark G. Simon on May 08, 2007, 04:46:44 AM
I had a great time listening to Karl's Out in the Sun, which naturally sounds much better played by real instruments than by the MIDI version which I heard earlier.

There's a lot of bustling activity, though not much harmonic motion. It reminds me of Torke (which is a compliment in my book). The first and third sections are devoted to various permutations of B flat major. Eventually the E flats fall away, and there's a short period of mixolydian-ness before the contrasting 2nd section, which has a passage for contrabass clarinet (or bass clarinet in its extended low register) and bari sax which reminds me of the saxophone break in Stevie Wonder's "Sir Duke". A slow coda brings things to a restful close.

It's an enjoyable piece.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Maciek on May 08, 2007, 01:41:23 PM
For the past 2 days I've been listening to my latest acquisition - a wonderful disc of Karl Henning's music recently released by the "Henning's Classics" label (in the "Charles Disques" series). And what a pleasant addition to my collection it is! Some truly remarkable music. I was expecting some strong Shostakovitch influences but to my surprise found none to speak of (if there is anything noticeable of that sort, then it is a faint Stravinskyan streak ;)). I'm especially fond of Hodie Christus natus est, where the sound of the clarinet beautifully blends with the sound of the choir, I Sang to the Sky, and Day Broke with some great interplay between percussion and wind ensemble, and also Murmur of Many Waters with a very colorful percussion. The opening of Nuhro is also quite striking and very beautiful, as is the whole piece, and in fact every piece on the CD I'm speaking of.

My wife was mightily impressed too. As for my daughter, many of you may already know that she has very discerning tastes. She will only dance to the music of Xenakis and Norgard, and so far was not given to the absent minded art of humming. However, this all changed the minute the afore mentioned CD started playing. For some unfathomable reason, Rose wanted to sing along with the choir the moment she heard it (and for the first time too!), and kept this up for quite a while. So I am pleased to report that she adores the music as well.

Listening to all these wonderful pieces I became curious of the composer himself and so conducted a google search, hoping for a decent image. The following 2 came up quite high in the results (check for yourselves!), so I gather they're a good likeness (presumably the first shows him with a member of his family):

(http://www.dvdenlared.com/data/docs/20041130104133/phantom_opera%201925.jpg) (http://www.ballade.no/nmi.nsf/pic/nosferatus/$file/nosferatus.jpg)

Cheers,
Maciek
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on May 09, 2007, 04:09:38 AM
Those are pictures of Karl before he got married!  Thanks to marital bliss, he now resembles Charlton Heston.

(http://www.celebopedia.com/heston/images/charlton_heston.jpg)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 09, 2007, 04:25:59 AM
Many thanks, Mark & Maciek!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 09, 2007, 04:26:11 AM
Quote from: Cato on May 09, 2007, 04:09:38 AM
Those are pictures of Karl before he got married!  Thanks to marital bliss, he now resembles Charlton Heston.

If I may quote Karl Friedrich Hieronymous Baron von Munchausen: Beautiful ladies! But other than that, it's all wrong!

Separately, and truly:

My name in pixels once again. (http://www.kings-chapel.org/music2.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 17, 2007, 05:41:37 AM
Music of Karl Henning

Terpsichore in Marble, Op. 9 (clarinet and cello)
Canzona & Gigue, Op. 77a (clarinet, viola and cello)
Three Things that Begin with 'C', Op. 65a (clarinet and viola)
Song of Mary, Op. 29 (three mixed voices)
Mirage, Op. 79a (clarinet, viola and piano)

Karl Henning, clarinet (& bass)

Assisted by:
Rachel Cama-Lekx, alto
Sara Richardson, cello
Peter Cama-Lekx, viola & tenor
Ed Broms, piano

Wednesday, 20 June
12:15pm

Cathedral Church of St Paul
138 Tremont St, Boston
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on May 17, 2007, 05:50:17 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 17, 2007, 05:41:37 AM
Music of Karl Henning

Terpsichore in Marble, Op. 9 (clarinet and cello)
Canzona & Gigue, Op. 77a (clarinet, viola and cello)
Three Things that Begin with 'C', Op. 65a (clarinet and viola)
Song of Mary, Op. 29 (three mixed voices)
Mirage, Op. 79a (clarinet, viola and piano)

Karl Henning, clarinet (& bass)

Assisted by:
Rachel Cama-Lekx, alto
Sara Richardson, cello
Peter Cama-Lekx, viola & tenor
Ed Broms, piano

Wednesday, 20 June
12:15pm

Cathedral Church of St Paul
138 Tremont St, Boston
wow, you're going all the way back to op.9? is that a type (90) or not?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 17, 2007, 06:02:00 AM
No, that isn't a typo.  It's a piece I wrote back while doing my Master's in Charlottesville.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: toledobass on May 17, 2007, 10:29:55 AM
Good luck maestro!!!!!!!!!

Out of curiousity where all did you study?  I've heard Buffalo mentioned as well as Wooster. 


Allan
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 17, 2007, 11:33:09 AM
Thanks, Allan!

B.Mus. in composition & clarinet performance, College of Wooster
M.A. in composition, University of Virginia
Ph.D. in composition, University at Buffalo (SUNY)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Maciek on May 17, 2007, 02:41:58 PM
Looks like a nice concert! Wish I could be there. Good luck, Karl!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 18, 2007, 05:36:07 AM
Thanks, Maciek!  That Song of Mary, BTW, is an earlier setting than you have on the disc I sent . . . in fact, this will at last be this canticle's premiere . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 18, 2007, 05:42:44 AM
And, more immediately, of course:

Music of Karl Henning

Prelude on « Kremser », Op. 66 (clarinet and organ)
Canzona & Gigue, Op. 77 (clarinet and organ)
Irreplaceable Doodles, Op. 89 (clarinet unaccompanied)
Handeliana, Op. 83 (clarinet and organ)

Karl Henning, clarinet
Heinrich Christensen, organ

Tuesday, 22 May
12:15pm

King's Chapel
Tremont and School Streets, Boston
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on May 18, 2007, 06:48:05 AM
I have just spent some time with a new CD with music by Prof. Karl Henning!

Irreplaceable Doodles and Out in the Sun are what I listened to this morning: I had seen the opening page of the first work, for solo clarinet, and so had some idea of the opening, which is fun and spritely and matches the title.

What I was not prepared for were the fascinating monologues or soliloquies in the heart of the piece.  I fear to present my personal program, lest other potential listeners be biased, but I imagined the melancholy clown as a symbol for the work.  While zipping around to entertain you, the clown has a serious story inside for you to hear, and he stops, in between his leaping dancing moments, to tell you this story.  If it is not quite melancholy, it is at least serious, and its expressivity of various emotions allows you to understand his light-heartedness even better. I listened to Irreplaceable Doodles 3 times in a row, and was ever more charmed by those mysterious monologues.  The composer is the performer, and the echoing effect of where it was performed helped maintain this arcane atmosphere.

If transcribed for violin, I can see where world-class violinists would want to play it, perhaps as an encore.

Out in the Sun is for a wind orchestra, including saxophones, and partially shows the composer's version of a kind of pointillistic minimalism.  Chattering, hectic and insectic, the work intersperses calmer, lazier moments "out in the sun" for contemplation, sometimes with the same kind of marvelous monologues mentioned above, but also of course multi-voiced conversation.  The funky saxophone dialogue sticks in my mind, and of course there are clarinet sections of great beauty.  The composer also gives the tuba a good work-out toward the end!  And then apparently the sun sets unwillingly on this illuminated and illuminating scene. 

There were war whoops of approval from the audience!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 18, 2007, 06:52:23 AM
Yes, and the whoops did not originate from my own guests in the hall!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 22, 2007, 03:53:54 AM
T minus four hours 22 minutes.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on May 22, 2007, 04:30:07 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 22, 2007, 03:53:54 AM
T minus four hours 22 minutes.

Yay Team!   Go Go Go!    8)

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on May 22, 2007, 05:34:19 AM
I have listened to Sonatina Sopra ("Veni Emmanuel") and to Studies in Impermanence twice: both are for solo clarinet.

Both works have a wonderfully mysterious vox clamans in deserto atmosphere.  The Sonatina uses hints of the Christmas hymn throughout, and represents a kind of meditation on the theme, rather than a specific theme and variations style.

Studies in Impermanence is the longer work, at first full of long, longing phrases which are occasionally punctuated by little figurations, triplets or melismata.  These latter figures turn out to be a major voice as the work progresses, and one hears that there is a gentle struggle between the slow, wandering lines and the faster, happier figures (triplets grow to quintuplets and so on), and the tension builds as one wonders which voice will dominate, or if some sort of compromise or equilibrium will be reached.  Occasionally one hears the slightest scent of Russia or "the East" in it, coming mainly from the little triplets now and then.  ("Vox clamans in Siberia" might be more appropriate occasionally!) Toward the end there is also a jazzy flavor, but it is fleeting...impermanent.

Certainly the work remains fascinating throughout: composing with just one line might seem easy, but try keeping the ear entertained with it for more than a few minutes!

There is no doubt that Karl deserves a contract with a CD company!  And I don't mean Burpee!   :o

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 22, 2007, 06:21:36 AM
T minus one hour 55 minutes.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 22, 2007, 06:22:15 AM
(Just got the Burpee reference! Color me slow today! Concentrating on The Music!)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on May 22, 2007, 06:41:36 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 22, 2007, 06:22:15 AM
(Just got the Burpee reference! Color me slow today! Concentrating on The Music!)

Here in Hotlanta we are concentrating on breathing: southern breezes have brought up smoke from swamp wildfires from Georgia and Florida, where people are usually concentrating oranges instead of music.

And somewhere in there you can find a joke about an orangutan!   8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 22, 2007, 09:45:31 AM
Recital went very well, and we had 48 out in the audience (which is excellent turnout for this sort of thing).

And of course, now I can play even better for next month's recital.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on May 22, 2007, 09:58:26 AM
Yay!
Maybe next time you can get 50 in there!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 22, 2007, 09:59:35 AM
You could have been 49, and then maybe Harry could have been 50!  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 22, 2007, 10:00:47 AM
You know, I think the last time I played at King's Chapel, The Bend of Time was on the program  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on May 22, 2007, 10:18:29 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 22, 2007, 10:00:47 AM
You know, I think the last time I played at King's Chapel, The Bend of Time was on the program  :)
wow, it's been over a year, hasn't it?
i still have those programs you sent me  ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Maciek on May 22, 2007, 10:36:42 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 22, 2007, 09:45:31 AM
Recital went very well, and we had 48 out in the audience (which is excellent turnout for this sort of thing).

And of course, now I can play even better for next month's recital.

Great! :D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 22, 2007, 10:37:24 AM
Well, Maciek, and (for good or ill) tape wil be running at next month's recital.

(Is Rose ready?)  ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Maciek on May 22, 2007, 11:16:22 AM
Oh, yes she is - she absolutely loves your clarinet playing! :D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on May 22, 2007, 12:58:45 PM
Quote from: MrOsa on May 22, 2007, 11:16:22 AM
Oh, yes she is - she absolutely loves your clarinet playing! :D

Great picture of the baby, "Mr. Osa."  (Which makes me think of Mr. Moto, the Japanese detective, played by German actor Peter Lorre: how politically incorrect was that?!) 

Anyway, great to hear about the turnout!

Did they pass the hat and dig so deep it hurt?   $:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 22, 2007, 01:04:53 PM
The hat was my biggest "haul" to date.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on May 22, 2007, 05:23:03 PM
Well, if the hat fits, wear it!   $:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 25, 2007, 04:36:42 AM
No "hot" news by me.

Very pleased with how this week's recital went at King's Chapel.

Getting music rehearsed for a 20 June recital at St Paul's;  still waiting for word on the new and well-reputedly excellent cellist's availability.

May at long last have found a brass quintet to play Moonrise.

And I am cooking up a piece for three soli voices and light percussion, for a Cambridge-based ensemble;  they provided the texts, exquisite old Portuguese Christmas ballads.

— Cambridge, Massachusetts, Guido & Luke  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: lukeottevanger on May 26, 2007, 04:53:53 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 25, 2007, 04:36:42 AM
No "hot" news by me.

Very pleased with how this week's recital went at King's Chapel.
...
And I am cooking up a piece for three soli voices and light percussion, for a Cambridge-based ensemble;  they provided the texts, exquisite old Portuguese Christmas ballads.

— Cambridge, Massachusetts, Guido & Luke  8)

Don't worry; I've long ago gathered that your 'King's Chapel' isn't our real one as well.... ;) :-*
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 29, 2007, 06:26:08 AM
Quote from: lukeottevanger on May 26, 2007, 04:53:53 PM
Don't worry; I've long ago gathered that your 'King's Chapel' isn't our real one as well.... ;) :-*

I guess, had I thought about it, I should have known there was a King's Chapel otherwheres than on Tremont Street!  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 30, 2007, 03:58:37 AM
More work done on Castelo dos anjos for three soli voices and percussion, on antique Christmas texts (three in Portuguese, one in Spanish).

All the texts are so lovely, I didn't have the heart to reject any of them, so I figured I'd make a 'mini cantata' of it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 30, 2007, 04:03:01 AM
Also, in timing of rightness on a cosmic scale, the three of us are going to visit a Museum of Russian Icons in Clinton, Massachusetts for a private tour led by the museum's founder this afternoon.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Guido on May 30, 2007, 04:59:53 AM
What's the cellists' name?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 30, 2007, 05:07:06 AM
Rachel.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 30, 2007, 05:13:52 AM
(Not being coy; that's all I know so far!)  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Maciek on May 30, 2007, 05:39:21 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 30, 2007, 03:58:37 AM
More work done on Castelo dos anjos for three soli voices and percussion, on antique Christmas texts (three in Portuguese, one in Spanish).

All the texts are so lovely, I didn't have the heart to reject any of them, so I figured I'd make a 'mini cantata' of it.

Sounds very exciting, Karl! :D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 05, 2007, 08:16:20 AM
Peculiarly, wound up with an unexpected day off, so I'm keen at work on Castelo dos Anjos.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Bogey on June 05, 2007, 11:23:58 AM
Karl,
Not to get too sidetracked, but was just wondering what classical category you would place your music in, or a better question, if someone else were to categorize your classical music, what heading might they use that you would give at least an affirmative nod to.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: BachQ on June 05, 2007, 11:26:37 AM
Quote from: Bogey on June 05, 2007, 11:23:58 AM
just wondering what classical category you would place your music in,

Breakbeat hardcore
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 05, 2007, 01:11:18 PM
Well, right now, Bill, this piece . . . Maria has described as "African or Middle Eastern."  (This is essentially for this first of four texts, and the character will change imminently.)

The performers for whom I'm writing have asked for something with 'a Sephardic flair' . . . I'm just hoping this flair may serve :-)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Steve on June 05, 2007, 04:50:26 PM
Henning's Headquarters...

The composer's batcave, perhaps.  ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 06, 2007, 03:45:24 AM
Only it's never quite the same bat-time-signature . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 06, 2007, 03:52:08 AM
Very pleased with progress on Castelo dos Anjos.

Worked some more on the bus this morning, too.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: PSmith08 on June 06, 2007, 02:32:14 PM
I must say, I've been into Karl's Evening Service lately, particularly the Magnificat. For all the world, and I pray (insofar as I can) that Karl won't take offense, but this is the only way I can phrase this: It reminds me of De Staat. But, you know, joyful and convivial (as opposed to grinding and oppressive). The whole Evening Service is really nice, but the Magnificat is the one piece that sticks with me.

Just my two cents.

Edit: Blasted italics.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 06, 2007, 02:33:58 PM
Thank you, indeed, Patrick!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Bogey on June 06, 2007, 02:46:14 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 05, 2007, 01:11:18 PM
Well, right now, Bill, this piece . . . Maria has described as "African or Middle Eastern."  (This is essentially for this first of four texts, and the character will change imminently.)

The performers for whom I'm writing have asked for something with 'a Sephardic flair' . . . I'm just hoping this flair may serve :-)

Throw down all other projects, ban yourself from this forum, and work by candlelight if need be.....(drat, if I only had the funds and pull to be Prince Nikolaus Esterházy for a month or two.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: PSmith08 on June 06, 2007, 02:50:08 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 06, 2007, 02:33:58 PM
Thank you, indeed, Patrick!

You're welcome, Karl.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 10, 2007, 06:16:45 AM
I had a dream . . . no, it was a patch of clear waking in the middle of the night, and I know now what I want to do about the 20 June recital.

More later.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 11, 2007, 04:19:38 AM
Clarity has been achieved, as mentioned.  The violist and his wife are both involved in the now-in-progress BEMF (and I've been on a sixty-hour weekly schedule), so we haven't been in touch to arrange things with The New Cellist, among other occasions we might have to be in contact.  Yet, the recital is in ten days.

So I am dropping pieces which require cello, dropping too the vocal trio (didn't sightread as easily as I'd hoped when we were last all together, gosh, three Wednesdays ago, maybe?).

More anon.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 14, 2007, 04:14:51 AM
Gosh, this has so been The Week That Harry Goes to the Opera, I've all but forgot . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 14, 2007, 04:15:21 AM
Wednesdays in the Cathedral, Lunchtime Concerts, 12:15-12:45 pm.

20 June 2007:

Music of Karl Henning

Mirage, Opus 79, clarinet, viola & piano (2004)
Blue Shamrock, Opus 63, clarinet solo (2002)
The Mousetrap, Opus 91, clarinet & viola (2007, premiere)
Three Things that Begin with 'C', Opus 65, clarinet & viola (2002)

Karl Henning, clarinet
Peter Cama-Lekx, viola
Ed Broms, piano

Cathedral Church of St Paul
138 Tremont Street, Boston, Massachusetts
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on June 14, 2007, 04:52:57 AM
You should be getting some press with these concerts!  But since in Boston most of the reporters are down at Duffy's, well...

Does The Mousetrap have anything to do with the mystery play?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 14, 2007, 04:57:55 AM
'Tis a knavish piece of work: but what o' that? Your majesty and we that have free souls, it touches us not . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 14, 2007, 05:10:40 AM
Had to drop two pieces involving cello, long story.

An especially nervy touch, I think, rescheduling Blue Shamrock  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: BachQ on June 14, 2007, 05:12:22 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 14, 2007, 05:10:40 AM
Blue Shamrock  8)

Does the title Blue Shamrock bear any relationship whatsoever to the music ?......... ?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 14, 2007, 05:14:31 AM
Quote from: D Minor on June 14, 2007, 05:12:22 AM
Does the title Blue Shamrock bear any relationship whatsoever to the music ?......... ?

But of course!  I assure you, mon vieux, none of my titles is gratuitous . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 14, 2007, 05:19:03 AM
Though the piece is too busy to allow the clarinetist to vegetate, to be sure . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 20, 2007, 05:28:15 AM
Change in plan . . . .

Wednesdays in the Cathedral, Lunchtime Concerts, 12:15-12:45 pm.

20 June 2007:

Music of Karl Henning

Mirage, Opus 79a, clarinet, viola & piano (2004)
Lutosławski's Lullaby, Opus 25, piano solo (1994)
Petersburg Nocturne, Opus 11 No. 5, piano solo (1994)
Three Things that Begin with 'C', Opus 65a, clarinet & viola (2002)

Karl Henning, clarinet & piano
Peter Cama-Lekx, viola
Ed Broms, piano

Cathedral Church of St Paul
138 Tremont Street, Boston, Massachusetts

Timing (as much a matter of rehearsal with Pete as of composition) suggested holding off on The Mousetrap until the autumn.  I quickly decided on these early piano pieces as a substitution, and decided to postpone Blue Shamrock as well, lest my plate overflow.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 20, 2007, 05:32:45 AM
And, Maciek, I hear that a Polish citizen will be in attendance :-)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 20, 2007, 10:18:21 AM
At eleven this morning, the three of us sat down to read through Mirage, just to hear how it sounds in the space, and to spot-rehearse. Before we started, though, Ed (who generally plays jazz evenings) goes, "I don't remember the last time I played chamber music without drums." So I said, I could write in a vibraslap part.

The recital went reasonably well. It started pouring just before the recital began, though, so turnout was light, but appreciative.

And, Maciek, a significant portion of the audience was in fact Polish  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Maciek on June 21, 2007, 04:11:11 PM
The janitorial staff had a day off, eh? But being musicians and all, they decided to spend their free time at work anyway...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: lukeottevanger on June 22, 2007, 04:33:57 AM
 Speaking of which...ticks all the right stereotypes, I think. (http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/article-23401116-details/Polish%20pianist%20working%20as%20a%20cleaner%20gets%20chance%20to%20shine/article.do)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Maciek on June 22, 2007, 05:00:27 AM
That's exactly what I had in mind (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,1647.0.html), Luke! 8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: lukeottevanger on June 22, 2007, 05:17:16 AM
Quote from: Maciek on June 22, 2007, 05:00:27 AM
That's exactly what I had in mind (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,1647.0.html), Luke! 8)

I must try to keep up... :-[
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 05, 2007, 03:58:20 AM
Back to work on Castelo dos Anjos (thank heavens for Independence Day!)  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 05, 2007, 05:01:25 AM
Revisiting Lost Waters just for fun.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 05, 2007, 05:10:32 AM
Well, and now Radiant Maples.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 10, 2007, 05:30:00 AM
Just heard from the group for whom I'm (in the midst of) writing Castelo dos Anjos.  They like it a lot so far.

Now, to finish it . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on July 10, 2007, 05:44:51 AM
are you gonna put more music up for us to listen to, Karl?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 10, 2007, 06:09:16 AM
Hmm . . . not this morning;  the file I've got is too big.  I'll export a more-compressed file this evening.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on July 10, 2007, 06:12:14 AM
cool......

i was about to hold you up for all of your music.

"This is a stick up! Gimme all your music!"  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 10, 2007, 07:18:52 PM
As a bonus (if you like), Greg, I've gotten a good lick of work in on the piece, and this sound-file is substantially more of the music than I had this morning.

This chunk of Castelo dos Anjos sounds like it ends completely.  But it doesn't yet, really.  There'll be another six minutes to it.

(The clarinet, oboe and English horn sounds are actually three soli voices.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 11, 2007, 03:39:01 AM
One notable loss in this zealously compressed file (the things we do to keep it under half a meg) is, in the Vivo section (beginning at 1:47), the (rather engaging, I hope) tambourine seems to be completely gone . . . ah, well.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 12, 2007, 06:03:34 AM
The ensemble for whom I am writing Castelo dos Anjos furnished four texts (three in Portuguese, one in Spanish) and a number of snippets of folksong, a few of which pertained to one of the Portuguese texts.  The texts and music were offered freely as a point d'appui, and I was invited to make of them what I would.

I found that liked all four of the texts so well, I didn't want to be parted from any of them;  so I decided to compose a sort of seamless suite.  Two of the texts are Christmas narratives, and I decided they would occupy the interior of the suite.  As 'bookends' to frame these, I arranged the two texts which describe a marvelous castle, attended by angels singing God's praises.

(A kindly friend furnished the translations.)


[1.] No céu está um castelo

No céu está um castelo lavrado de mil maravilhas;
Jacob apanhava a pedra, Abraão a componia.
Entre as árvores e o castela doze mil anjos havia,
Dando graças e louvores, e o Senhor ainda mais queria.

Glórias ao Senhor no céu,
paz entre nós na terra
para sempre, sem fim.
Amén, Senhor.  Ao céu vá.

[In heaven there is a castle built of a thousand wonders
Jacob bore the stone, Abraham the mortar.
Through the trees and in the castle there were twelve thousand angels
Giving thanks and praises, and the Lord deserved even more.

Glory to our Lord in heaven,
Peace among us on earth
Forever, without end
Amen, Lord. To heaven you go.]


[2.] Noite de Natal (a)

Pela noite de Natal, noite de tanta alegria,
caminhando vai José, caminhando vai Maria.
Ambos os dois p'ra Belém, mais de noite que de dia,
e chegaram a Belém, já toda a gente dormia.
—Abri a porta, o porteiro, porteiro de portaria!
Não deu resposta o porteiro porque também já dormia.

Só encontraram pousada dentro duma estrebaria;
ali ficaram os dois até ao romper do dia.
Buscou lume São José porque a noite estava fria;
lá ficou ao desamparo, sozinha, a Virgem Maria.
Quando voltou São José, já viu a Virgem Maria
c'o Deus Menino nos braços que todo o mundo alumia.

E veio um anjo do céu cantando: —Ave Maria!
Agora mesmo em Belém nasceu Jesus de Maria.
Veo ao mundo esta noite dentro duma estrebaria,
entre um boi e uma mula e sem outra companhia.
Demos graças a Deus Padre e a Jesus Cristo também.
Que sejam ambos louvados para todo o sempre, amén.

[Through Christmas night, night of such joy,
Joseph walks along, Mary walks along.
Both of them to Bethlehem, already all the people slept.
"Open the door, doorman, doorman of this entryway!"
No answer gave the doorman because he also slept.

Rest they found within a stable;
There the two remained until the break of day.
Joseph sought a flame because the night was cold;
There remained, helpless and alone, the Virgin Mary.
When Saint Joseph returned, he found the Virgin Mary
Holding in her arms the heavenly Child that lights the whole world.

And from heaven there came an angel singing: Ave Maria!
Just now in Bethlehem was Jesus born of Mary.
He came to this world this night in the stable,
Between a cow and a mule and without other company.
We give thanks to our Lord the Father and also to Jesus Christ,
That both be praised forever, amen.]


[3.] Noite de Natal (b)

Caminando iba la Virgen, con los rigores del invierno,
con la barriga a la boca, preñada del Padre Eterno.
—Se vas cansada, Señora, ya vamos llegando al pueblo.
¿Se das posada, señores, para un reina del cielo?
—En mi casa no hay aposento para tan alta señora;
allá arriba hay un corral batido de l'aire certo,
onde durmen las ovejas por el rigor del invierno.
Al cantar el gallo tinto, al cantar el gallo negro,
y al cantar los pajaritos, ha nacido el rey del cielo.
No ha nacido en vama de rosas, ni tampoco de romero;
nació en un percebito, entre la paja y el heno.
La mula l'atiró coces, la vaca l'echó el aliento.
—Bendita seas tú, vaca, de ti salga buen ternero,
para labrar buenas tierras del buen trigo y del buen centeno.
Maldita seas tú, mula, de ti no salga provecho,
para andares en la estrada entre dos varas y un freno.

[Along the path went the Virgin, in the rigor of winter,
With the stomach and mouth, silvered by the Eternal Lord.
Do you feel tired, Lady, we are coming to the town.
"Is there a place to rest, gentlemen, for the queen of heaven?"
"In my house there is no bed for so heavenly a lady;
Out there, yonder is a beaten stable with the right airs,
Where the sheep sleep through the rigors of winter.
At the crow of the red rooster, at the crow of the black rooster,
With the song of all the birds, there is born the King of heaven.
He was not born in a bed of roses, neither of rosemary
Born in a manger, between the straw and the hay
The mule kicks, the cow breathes loudly
Blessed you are, cow, from you comes a healthy calf,
To work in the good earth for good wheat and good rye.
Damnation to you, mule, for you there comes no pleasure,
But to walk between two sticks and a brake.]


[4.] Rosaflorida

Lá no céu está um castilho
pintado à maravilha;
lá mandaram fazer um mosteiro
todo de pedra ladrilha.
O ferrolho era d'ouro,
a armela de prata fina;
entre o ferrolho e a armela
doze mil anjos havia.

Lá no meio do castilho
está uma rosa florida,
e no meio dessa rosa,
está a Virgem Maria.

[In heaven there is a castle
painted in a marvelous way
There they ordered a monastery
all of stone tile worked.
The bolts made of gold,
latches of finest silver;
between the bolt and the latches,
there were twelve thousand angels.

There in the middle of the castle
there is a rose in bloom,
and in the middle of this rose,
is the Virgin Mary.]
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 17, 2007, 04:46:04 AM
Over the years (gosh, what a fogey I'm sounding) I've wondered if I should re-score Radiant Maples, to try to get it performed. I wrote the piece for a service at the Jefferson Ave Presbyterian Church in Detroit, where the music director had arranged to use some three or four pieces of mine. He was going to have the harpist there anyway, and his organist was also a crack pianist; so, watch my smoke, I wrote a piece which demanded a fine pianist.

By the time I landed in Detroit, though, the pianist had fallen ill; and at any event, the piece would have defeated the harpist. In a way characteristic of my work, Maples requires counting and agility which are something of a stretch for your average harpist.

And otherwise, the unusual scoring meant that this piece has been even harder than most of my music to find a group of players for.

I've recently made the virtual acquaintance of a sextet, so . . . as long as their percussionist doesn't mind breaking out a marimba, this combination falls within their toolbox.

Last night I also got the "finishing" done on the score of Irreplaceable Doodles. The composition itself has long been finished (after all, I've performed it in public three times already) . . . but a lot of expression detail (a forte or pianissimo here, a diminuendo there) was still in my head and not yet on the page. But if I wanted other clarinetists to play it, of course, I had to get all that other stuff on the page to be read.

That also means, to be sure, that the piece is that much further along the Lux Nova Press pipeline . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: The Emperor on July 21, 2007, 11:47:40 AM
Nice to read Portuguese in here. ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 25, 2007, 09:39:08 AM
Quote from: The Emperor on July 21, 2007, 11:47:40 AM
Nice to read Portuguese in here. ;D

O prazer foi meu.

Separately:

No One Sets Out to Be a Smooth Jazz Musician (http://www.theonion.com/content/opinion/no_one_sets_out_to_be_a_smooth)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 28, 2007, 05:23:01 PM
More work, thank goodness, on Castelo dos Anjos this evening.  All it took was 14 hours of sleep.

I had an idea for the third text, but I suppose it wasn't quite the right idea, because with steady consistency nothing was coming of it.  Today, I discovered what the text wants, and I think it's the best part of the piece so far.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 30, 2007, 07:08:34 AM
Twittery rhythms on the bus-ride this morning, befitting the text:

Al cantar el gallo tinto, al cantar el gallo negro,
y al cantar los pajaritos, ha nacido el rey del cielo.
No ha nacido en vama de rosas, ni tampoco de romero;
nació en un percebito, entre la paja y el heno.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 06, 2007, 04:22:58 AM
Closing in on Castelo.  This afternoon on the bus I need to draw up what in Boston we should call a "wicked exciting" bongo accompaniment to the A' recap of Text III;  this morning I worked on adapting the two-voice-&-bongo ostinato accompanying Text I, for Text IV;  and either tonight or tomorrow morning I will see to the florid solo line for Text IV.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 06, 2007, 04:24:07 AM
Quote
Al cantar el gallo tinto, al cantar el gallo negro,
y al cantar los pajaritos, ha nacido el rey del cielo.
No ha nacido en vama de rosas, ni tampoco de romero;
nació en un percebito, entre la paja y el heno.


This sorted out very nicely, at last, on Saturday morning.  Our parakeets helped a great deal, naturally.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 06, 2007, 10:02:29 AM
Just back from a "composing lunch break" at the Borders Café. Wrote up a wicked bongo accompaniment for the two last strophes of Text III. And since I don't really want simply to copy the alto-duo ostinato from Text I, for use in accompanying Text IV, I worked on adapting the ostinato a bit. I will, though, make the bongo pattern for Text I serve for Text IV, as well; and the slight adjustment to the two-voice ostinato, plus the identical bongo rhythm, will be something largely-familiar-but-partly-new.

Should be able to finish that 'accompaniment layer' before I reach home on the bus; in which case all that remains is plugging the new material into Finale, and then composing the florid solo for the first part of Text IV.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on August 06, 2007, 10:16:04 AM
Yay!

As you know, a good number of people want to hear the performance! 

Who will handle this "wicked" percussion?  Is that already arranged?

If not, I know somewhat soiled Beatnik with a gray goatee who has some bongos...    8)     :o
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: BachQ on August 06, 2007, 10:18:48 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 06, 2007, 10:02:29 AM
I will, though, make the bongo pattern for Text I serve for Text IV,

That would have been my suggestion as well .........
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 06, 2007, 10:29:16 AM
Quote from: D Minor on August 06, 2007, 10:18:48 AM
That would have been my suggestion as well .........

Yes, your memo arrived, thanks!

Quote from: Cato on August 06, 2007, 10:16:04 AM
Who will handle this "wicked" percussion?  Is that already arranged?

Oh, that's already arranged.

And will he ever be sorry he didn't take my calls!  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 07, 2007, 06:44:26 AM
(1) Okay, the bongos were probably a bit too wicked for the first strophe (one singer); had to pare them back.

(1a) I pared the bongos back for both strophes, but this morning I think that I do, after all, need the bongos wickeder for the second strophe (two singers).

(2) No trouble with the bongo work for the first two-thirds of Rosaflorida.

(3) After finding (see 1. above) that I needed to radically adjust the bongos, I started second- and third-guessing myself last night; I added my MS. sketch of the two-voice ostinato last night, but then wasn't sure I liked it.

(3a) After a night's rest, and going back to the tape this morning, I think the ostinato is probably fine, it certainly isn't the disaster I was afraid (at eleven of last night's clock) it might be.  I'll go cautiously beyond that:  I think I actually do like the ostinato as it stands.  I might drop the percussion for the first two measures of the voice-ostinato.

(4) Today's work, then, is the last of the composing proper, the florid solo 'delivering' the actual text of the first two-thirds of Rosaflorida, a variation of the first text. Also, 'fixing' the bongos in mm. 273-286, which I can probably make a relatively easy matter of salvaging 'the wicked stuff' from yesterday which I had to scrap for mm. 260-272.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 08, 2007, 03:32:45 AM
Finished Castelo dos Anjos last night.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 08, 2007, 09:36:37 AM
Yesterday, happily, I was able to make fairly quick work of 'repairing' all the bits of which I entertained second thoughts from Monday evening's labors.

QuoteI pared the bongos back for both strophes, but this morning I think that I do, after all, need the bongos wickeder for the second strophe (two singers).

QuoteAlso, 'fixing' the bongos in mm. 273-286, which I can probably make a relatively easy matter of salvaging 'the wicked stuff' from yesterday which I had to scrap for mm. 260-272.

The increased activity in the bongos seemed even to demand a 'bongo break-out' before starting Rosaflorida proper.  Don't know just where my head was at 11:30pm Monday . . . the ostinato-canon between the mezzo and the alto works very nicely indeed, I find.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 08, 2007, 09:43:29 AM
[1.] "Lá no céu está um castelo" — The accompaniment is a kind of rhythm game of interlocking patterns;  the percussion and the voices cycle at different rates.  Additionally, there are some 'breathing' departures from the mechanical repetition in the percussion;  and though the canonical relation of the two lower voices is fairly strict, the pattern which begins by fairly regular repetition gradually 'blossoms' a bit in counterpoint to the solo.  The florid writing for the soprano here is not literal folk music, but (I hope) something of a 'musical lens' upon folk music.  I wanted to take musical advantage of the fact that the texts of both [1.] and [2.] closed with doxologies;  so for the Glórias here I changed musical gears, not only in the 'Picardy third' shift to the major from the Phrygian mode, but in something of a sonic homage to the ritornello-like Lyke-Wake Dirge of Stravinsky's Cantata.  The doxologies also serve as a break for the percussionist to change instruments.

[2.] "Noite de Natal (a)" — As [1.] started out as a kind of 'dancing ritual', with this setting I wanted something brilliant and lively.  The combination of the rapid tempo and the nimble meter changes make this a practicing challenge (I have a knack, it seems, for writing music which resists sight-reading), but I hope there is a musical reward which compensates the labor.  The doxology is a loose inversion of that from [1.] It ends on a half-cadence in a new key, which waits until m. 188 to take tonal effect.

[3.] Intermezzo — I wrote this so that the percussionist has the responsibility of setting the new tempi at mm. 148, 167 & 188.  The overall effect of the changing tempi is a kind of accelerando, and yet (paradoxically, because of the reorientation of the pulse) to set up [4.] which is the slowest tempo of the piece.

[4.] "Noite de Natal (b)" — Overall an A-B-A' shape;  the A material is a strophic ballad with gradual variation (mostly in the accompaniment).  The opening A consists of three strophes;  the accompaniment at first continues the clapping from the Intermezzo, then the two accompanying voices join essentially as sustaining tones with momentary ornament . . . loosely in rhythmical canon, and with a gradual 'accelerando' suggested by gradually briefer note durations.  One of the first ideas I had for the overall piece was tied to the lines where the gallos and pajaritos are singing;  I've always known that I should want twittery music for those lines.  On the surface it feels like a change to a quicker tempo, but of course the 16th-note pulse is constant.  Since so much of the piece heretofore has centered on the same pitch as a home, the birds here also serve as a kind of pivot, in inviting us to different keys.  With the return to the A ballad, the bongos return as well;  one strophe is a solo, the next a duet, and the bongos increase in rhythmic intensity.  To contrast with the doxologies which served as tempo transitions and 'breaths' after [1.] and [2.], tempo remains constant between [4.] and [5.], though the impassioned bongo solo 'masks' that continuity somewhat.

[5.] "Rosaflorida" — To reflect the similarity of the texts, I wanted "Rosaflorida" to be both a clear echo of "Lá no céu está um castelo," and yet, to make itself distinct, too.  The bongo pattern is a literal return (in fact, if anything more relentlessly exact in its repetition than the bongos of [1.]).  Generally, where "Lá no céu está um castelo" carries itself as tightly regulated ostinati contrasting with quasi-improvisatory solo, "Rosaflorida" instead creates an impression of a denser mesh of more communal improvisation among the three voices (notwithstanding that the mezzo and alto are again in relatively strict canon).  In the soprano line, the literal gestural borrowings from "Lá no céu está um castelo" sneak in with (I think) a little subtlety, and the 'chemistry' between the solo and the accompaniment is a bit like a new creation with similar elements.  The contrapuntal coda, I hope, appears as a logical 'destination' plotted from the doxologies which close [1.] and [2.]

In a kind of 'global reflection' of the Phrygian mode which dominates [1.] and [5.], the general progression of keys in the piece – A in [1.], G in [2.], F at the start of [4.] but moving to E (which then sets up a return to A for [5.]) – is a descending tetrachord suggesting the Phrygian mode.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: BachQ on August 08, 2007, 09:45:40 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 08, 2007, 03:32:45 AM
Finished Castelo dos Anjos last night.

Congrats!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 08, 2007, 09:52:17 AM
:-)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on August 08, 2007, 10:50:54 AM
I have quickly imagined the opening page of Castelo and will comment that Karl Henning fulfills Schoenberg's famous comment that there is still a good deal of great music to be written (for this work) in minor modes (Phun with Phrygian), not just C major.

Yay team!   0:)

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 12, 2007, 08:03:00 AM
Summer and all, so communication has been slow with folks out of town, and then catching up on all the accumulation on returning to town.  But I have now spoken to two of the singers, and response to Castelo dos Anjos is gratifyingly enthusiastic.
Title: White Nights
Post by: karlhenning on August 12, 2007, 10:37:21 AM
In shuffling things around to open up space on the home PC, at random I revisited the MIDI of Intermezzo II from the ballet.  Back when I had been working on it, I wondered if I needed to re-work some of it;  but now, with the musical palate cleared by the flame of Castelo dos Anjos, it just sounds good to me.

So, once I get all the i's dotted and the T's crossed in the score for Tapestry, the iron is probably hot for the remainder of White Nights.
Title: Re: White Nights
Post by: greg on August 12, 2007, 11:03:09 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 12, 2007, 10:37:21 AM
In shuffling things around to open up space on the home PC, at random I revisited the MIDI of Intermezzo II from the ballet.  Back when I had been working on it, I wondered if I needed to re-work some of it;  but now, with the musical palate cleared by the flame of Castelo dos Anjos, it just sounds good to me.

So, once I get all the i's dotted and the T's crossed in the score for Tapestry, the iron is probably hot for the remainder of White Nights.
so you think you'll get it done by the end of the year?
and........ will you have it all in MIDI for us?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 13, 2007, 03:34:15 PM
Completely finishing with the proofing of Castelo dos Anjos.

Tomorrow, I'll prepare the percussionist's part.
Title: Re: White Nights
Post by: karlhenning on August 13, 2007, 03:39:58 PM
Quote from: greg on August 12, 2007, 11:03:09 AM
so you think you'll get it done by the end of the year?
and........ will you have it all in MIDI for us?

We shall see.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Bogey on August 13, 2007, 09:55:15 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 05, 2007, 01:11:18 PM
Well, right now, Bill, this piece . . . Maria has described as "African or Middle Eastern."  (This is essentially for this first of four texts, and the character will change imminently.)

The performers for whom I'm writing have asked for something with 'a Sephardic flair' . . . I'm just hoping this flair may serve :-)

Is this Castelo dos Anjos Karl?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 14, 2007, 02:02:14 AM
It is, indeed, Bill.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 14, 2007, 03:54:50 AM
My Muse sounds ready to work up the Passion setting.

I didn't plan it, but then, you may plan, and your Muse does just as she lists.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Bogey on August 14, 2007, 04:25:03 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 14, 2007, 02:02:14 AM
It is, indeed, Bill.

Then there is much to celebrate....well done!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 14, 2007, 04:58:56 PM
Percussion part for Castelo dos Anjos is done.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 14, 2007, 04:59:52 PM
And I've started the sketches for the next piece.  Watch This Space
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: vandermolen on August 16, 2007, 02:17:17 AM
I have followed your contributions to this Forum with interest and I'd be interested to hear your music. I found your informative website but how does one get to hear your music?

Apologies if you're bored with answering this question.

Kind regards

Jeffrey
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: BachQ on August 16, 2007, 03:09:30 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 14, 2007, 04:59:52 PM
And I've started the sketches for the next piece.  Watch This Space

I've been watching for 2 hours ........... still nothing ..........
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 16, 2007, 03:33:59 AM
Quote from: D Minor on August 16, 2007, 03:09:30 AM
I've been watching for 2 hours ........... still nothing ..........

Well, I was just sketching some more on the bus this morning, you know . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 16, 2007, 07:08:01 AM
My Muse bids me work up the Passion setting.

I didn't plan it, but then, you may plan, and your Muse does just as she lists.

Having got the proofing of the Castelo dos Anjos score, and the percussion part, entirely in the can, there is the elation of the Job Done at last.

And the arrival of the Stravinsky box has maddened my ears like wine; these recordings are sounding so good, my enthusiasm for Igor Fyodorovich (which has never been inactive, mind you) has been restored to a pitch I have not experienced since my heady student days when each new Stravinsky score was a delightful discovery.

Of course, my Passion will not be especially Stravinskyan . . . but, howsoever that might be . . . .

As I laid my head on the pillow, musical ideas for the Passion setting came to me. And my sleep last night was unusually restful, so that I was awake at around 4:30, and couldn't go back to sleep (didn't feel in great need to, either) for all the musical thoughts of the Passion.

Ed Broms sent a "pre-season" message out to the St Paul's choir this past weekend, and among the highlights he alerted the choir to, he mentioned my Passion setting (yes, if anyone asks you if it is nice to have a music director who has such respect for your compositional work, you tell him that the adjective "nice" doesn't begin to cover it).  When Ed mentioned that I would be writing this, at one of the last choir rehearsals last season, the choir responded very warmly.

Anyway, this message of Ed's this past weekend 'remindered' me;  and, I don't know, the combination of having wrapped up Castelo, of having my musical mind open to the next fit of inspiration, and not least the earnest welcome from Ed and the choir – I'm just ready to write it.

Since composers such as Arvo Pärt and Ivan Moody have already creatively addressed a "back to the pristine beauty of traditional Orthodox chant" sensibility in their lovely Passion settings, I feel I want to do something a bit otherwise (not otherwise than lovely, I don't mean).  On the opposite end of the spectrum (maybe), the Bach Passions feel from our perspective (perhaps) a bit less like liturgical devotion and a bit more like concert monument (I do not mean by this simplification to cast aspersion on Bach, who was certainly devout, and who wrote the music as devotional).  So my feeling is (and I think this is conditioned not only by the need to suit the St Paul's performing forces, but musically) to use a discreet instrumental accompaniment;  this is also probably something of a seed planted by Liszt's Via Crucis.  There will be plenty of unaccompanied singing, and probably the instruments will never all play at the same time, but I am using viola, Baroque cello, organ and drum;  possibly also some medieval harp;  this will make use of instrumentalists of the choir, and yet will leave a manageable mixed choir to sing.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 16, 2007, 07:12:13 AM
On consulting with the instrumentalists/fellow choristers, the scoring of the (sparse, discreet, mysterious) accompaniment will be:

Baroque viola
bass viol
harp
organ
djembe
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on August 16, 2007, 09:28:51 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 16, 2007, 07:12:13 AM
On consulting with the instrumentalists/fellow choristers, the scoring of the (sparse, discreet, mysterious) accompaniment will be:

Baroque viola
bass viol
harp
organ
djembe
wow
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 21, 2007, 06:36:11 AM
I wrote Castelo dos Anjos for the group Tapestry (http://www.tapestryboston05.com/).

An example of their music-making (with sound samples) is here: The Fourth River (http://www.amazon.com/Tapestry-Fourth-River-Millennium-Revealed/dp/B000035X5C/ref=sr_1_1/002-4800350-8486427?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1187203966&sr=1-1).

I had e-mail from Tapestry this morning, and have just spoken with one of the singers to sort out some details;  and I am very pleased to say that the group like the piece, and will include it in a program they are singing in Denver on 1 Dec 07.  I will post details as I learn them!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 21, 2007, 06:55:27 AM
The Passion setting has gotten off to a good start, too.  With a little luck, this should go quite smoothly.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Maciek on August 21, 2007, 03:55:39 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 21, 2007, 06:36:11 AM
I wrote Castelo dos Anjos for the group Tapestry (http://www.tapestryboston05.com/).

An example of their music-making (with sound samples) is here: The Fourth River (http://www.amazon.com/Tapestry-Fourth-River-Millennium-Revealed/dp/B000035X5C/ref=sr_1_1/002-4800350-8486427?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1187203966&sr=1-1).

I had e-mail from Tapestry this morning, and have just spoken with one of the singers to sort out some details;  and I am very pleased to say that the group like the piece, and will include it in a program they are singing in Denver on 1 Dec 07.  I will post details as I learn them!

Great news! 8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 22, 2007, 10:38:47 AM
Thanks, Maciek!

Some more work on the Passion on the morning bus ride, and during my lunch break today.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 23, 2007, 04:48:00 AM
And a bit more work again last night and on the bus this morning.  In general, I am looking for a quiet, 'non-dramatic' declamation of the text (leaving, you might say, the drama in the text).  I've composed a plainchant psalm-tone which I am both employing, and varying, so that it is not simply a matter of "pointing" the text.  Also making use of different styles of four-part writing to highlight different passages (though without 'getting loud' . . . almost I could imagine the entire performance residing at around mezzo-piano).  And lightly punctuating the 'seams' between episodes of the narrative with spare instrumental statements;  as I think of the use of instruments here, I imagine them used so lightly, as almost not to be a presence, serving more to emphasize that it is a choral work.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 27, 2007, 05:28:57 AM
More work, both on the Passion, and on the clarinet/viola duet I started back in June, The Mousetrap, this weekend.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on August 28, 2007, 03:51:01 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 27, 2007, 05:28:57 AM
More work, both on the Passion, and on the clarinet/viola duet I started back in June, The Mousetrap, this weekend.

I missed that last one because of everything happening this summer!

Is Agatha Christie somehow involved?    $:)

Or Tom and Jerry?    0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 28, 2007, 04:05:50 AM
Quote from: Cato on August 28, 2007, 03:51:01 AM
Is Agatha Christie somehow involved?    $:)

Or Tom and Jerry?    0:)

Nay. 'Tis a knavish piece of work: but what o' that? your majesty and we that have free souls, it touches us not . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 29, 2007, 05:11:07 PM
Further progress on the Passion in the morning, and on the knavish piece o' work this eventide.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 30, 2007, 05:16:56 AM
The compositional weave of The Mousetrap is snaring the odd fragment of classics . . . the Royal Theme from the Musical Offering, the accompaniment triplets from the first movement of the Moonlight Sonata, the opening of the Brahms E-flat Major Clarinet (or Viola) Sonata, and other things more recent.

About the first five minutes of the piece are in (what I consider, anyway) very good shape.  My violist is preparing for qualifying exams anyway, so it isn't as though he needs the music to practice just yet.  This and the Passion are pacing very nicely.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Maciek on August 30, 2007, 07:45:55 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 28, 2007, 04:05:50 AM
Nay. 'Tis a knavish piece of work: but what o' that? your majesty and we that have free souls, it touches us not . . . .

That explains one of the rare film threads you've started, Karl. ;D

Is the piece to be performed in some sort of enacted version then?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 30, 2007, 08:49:58 AM
Quote from: Maciek on August 30, 2007, 07:45:55 AM
Is the piece to be performed in some sort of enacted version then?

No, it's just a plain piece of musick :-{)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Maciek on August 30, 2007, 10:11:59 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 30, 2007, 08:49:58 AM
:-{)
That's a great piece of smiley art.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on August 30, 2007, 10:41:40 AM
Quote from: Maciek on August 30, 2007, 10:11:59 AM
That's a great piece of smiley art.

Almost Hitchcockian! 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 30, 2007, 11:24:59 AM
I cannot take credit for it.  While I don't have any source that I took it directly from today, I feel sure I've seen it around somewhere.

Pretty much unlike The Mousetrap, the sources of whose quirky borrowings are a matter of public musical record  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 03, 2007, 10:38:17 AM
A violinist in town has kindly expressed interest in a violin version of Irreplaceable Doodles, which involves among other things a judicious transposition.  I've finished the initial draught of this adaptation today.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on September 03, 2007, 05:58:50 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 03, 2007, 10:38:17 AM
A violinist in town has kindly expressed interest in a violin version of Irreplaceable Doodles, which involves among other things a judicious transposition.  I've finished the initial draught of this adaptation today.

Karl you know what you need?  A blog. :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on September 04, 2007, 05:52:18 AM
hm...... have you written anything for acoustic or electric guitar, Karl?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 04, 2007, 02:19:56 PM
No, although Andy has shredded his way into the Doodles, I understand :-)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 06, 2007, 10:55:57 AM
Last night was the first choir rehearsal of the new season. We're some 17 strong, of whom we had five new singers last night; so there is good 'institutional continuity' (where so much of the choir was brand-new last year, we were two or three months basically learning to sing together). The new bass seems a good addition to the section.

First off, and quite flattering, one of the pieces we are singing this coming Sunday, the first of the choir's return, is my Alleluia in D. Also in this initial sheaf of music for the choir's folders are Nuhro and Bless the Lord, O My Soul. Not sure when Ed is planning to do the latter, but he mentioned All Saints as the occasion for the Nuhro (and since the Cathedral will not have a full service on Thursday, 1 November, we will observe the Feast of All Saints on Sunday, 4 November).

Violist Peter Cama-Lekx (http://www.cama-lekx.com/peter.html) (who has now been officially 'migrated' from the bass to the tenor section) and I will play a lunchtime recital on Wednesday, 5 December. In the tradition of presenting All Henning, All the Time, Whenever the Traffic Will Bear It, the program will be:

Sonatina sopra Veni, Emmanuel, viola sola
Blue Shamrock, clarinet solo
The Mousetrap, clarinet & viola

(Blue Shamrock was approvingly labeled "funky jungle music" by one listener at the piece's premiere.)

We'll also play The Mousetrap as the Prelude for the 9 December service; for that auspicious occasion, I have already devised a theological alternate title: Meister Eckhardt, or, The Cheese Which Baits the Divine Mousetrap.

So far, The Mousetrap contains (apart from genuinely original material) allusions to the music of Bach, Beethoven, Brahms & Shostakovich (you know: all the religious composers). Aye, 'Tis a knavish piece of work, but what o' that? your majesty and we that have free souls, it touches us not . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 07, 2007, 03:35:40 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 06, 2007, 10:55:57 AM


We'll also play The Mousetrap as the Prelude for the 9 December service; for that auspicious occasion, I have already devised a theological alternate title: Meister Eckhardt, or, The Cheese Which Baits the Divine Mousetrap.


Eckhardt!  (With a T!)  Verrrry interesting!    8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 08, 2007, 06:03:47 AM
Recital: John Rasmussen
Saturday, 15 September 2007, 7:30pm

Program:

Karl Henning: Studies in Impermanence for English horn solo
Richard Rodney Bennett: Sonata for oboe and piano
Eugene Hartzell: Workpoints 4 for flute and oboe
Francis Poulenc: Sonata for oboe and piano
John Rasmussen: Dissolution (for soprano and piano)
Antal Doráti: Cinq pièces pour le hautbois (unaccompanied)


St Barnabas Episcopal Church
1280 Vine Street
Denver CO 80206
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Bogey on September 08, 2007, 06:07:52 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 08, 2007, 06:03:47 AM
Recital: John Rasmussen
Saturday, 15 September 2007, 7:30pm

Program:

Karl Henning: Studies in Impermanence for English horn solo
Richard Rodney Bennett: Sonata for oboe and piano
Eugene Hartzell: Workpoints 4 for flute and oboe
Francis Poulenc: Sonata for oboe and piano
John Rasmussen: Dissolution (for soprano and piano)
Antal Doráti: Cinq pièces pour le hautbois (unaccompanied)


St Barnabas Episcopal Church
1280 Vine Street
Denver CO 80206

Looking very forward to the concert Karl.  I will post here upon my return from it. 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 09, 2007, 04:42:12 PM
Splendid, Bill!

And this morning the St Paul's choir did a creditable job with the Alleluia in D.  I hope to learn that it will be used for next week's broadcast. So Watch This Space.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 13, 2007, 11:01:40 AM
Choir rehearsal again last night.  We had a no-frills read-through of Bless the Lord, O My Soul (which I think we may be singing on 7 October).  We also had a good twenty minutes of solid rehearsal on Nuhro, culminating in an read-through, with no train-wrecks of note;  the piece is slated for 4 November.  I was really pleased with how good it sounded, even last night . . . it sounds more like a piece we worked on a lot last year, and not so much like a piece we haven't sung together for several months.

Composition has taken a smaller slice of the time-pie lately;  but I am still making progress on The Mousetrap . . . got a good jump on a passage described in my notes simply as "unison dance";  and I have been crunching pre-compositional notions for an abstract arabesque section of some three minutes.  Formally (in abstract terms) it is not at any great remove from the Studies in Impermanence, a fanciful composition-qua-stage-improv.  I suppose that what these pieces are for me, is something like this:  with a number of other pieces I've written, I have often had a very clear 'global' design of the piece, and in a number of these cases, one of the first sections (or at any not, not the last section) of the piece that I've composed, was the end, so that I knew 'where to go'.  So in The Mousetrap, as in the Studies in Impermanence, instead I am engaging in a 'working from inside the narrative' perspective, playing with the relation of the parts, keeping a not-entirely-drooping eye on the whole, but largely trusting the 'formative' powers of the parts and of the narration.

And, of course, the English horn version of the Studies in Impermanance is on John's program this Saturday evening. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,3289.0.html)

This past Sunday's performance of the Alleluia in D, although Ed approves and will use it for the radio, will not go on this week!  Stand By . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 13, 2007, 06:23:18 PM
Yay team!   

You have some good company in that recital, Poulenc, et al.!

Let the Gospel of Karl   0:)   spread across the land!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 15, 2007, 12:16:42 PM
Working on The Mousetrap today;  I've got the "unison dance" section wrapped up to my satisfaction.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Bogey on September 15, 2007, 12:51:36 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 15, 2007, 12:16:42 PM
Working on The Mousetrap today;  I've got the "unison dance" section wrapped up to my satisfaction.

Well it is no Castelo dos Anjos , but all composers heve their Rodeo to deal with on a daily basis.  ;D  But in all seriousness Karl, I quite enjoyed this.  The one thing that I am always amazed at when it comes to the compositions I have heard of yours is their freshness....there I believe lies your true connection with the likes of Copland.

And speaking of Castelo dos Anjos, has that hit the stores yet?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: bhodges on September 15, 2007, 12:55:29 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 15, 2007, 12:16:42 PM
Working on The Mousetrap today;  I've got the "unison dance" section wrapped up to my satisfaction.

Delightful, Karl!   :D

--Bruce
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 15, 2007, 12:55:38 PM
Daily rodeo! No wonder I'm so sore!  ;D

Castelo hitting the stores has some timeframe to step through erewhile;  but as soon as I know anything, Bill!  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Kullervo on September 15, 2007, 03:58:30 PM
Good job, Dr. K!  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Daidalos on September 16, 2007, 12:31:50 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 15, 2007, 12:16:42 PM
Working on The Mousetrap today;  I've got the "unison dance" section wrapped up to my satisfaction.

Very nice!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Haffner on September 16, 2007, 05:17:02 AM
Excellent Karl!

I can't help but remember the movie "Mouse Trap" (love it)!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Lethevich on September 16, 2007, 08:45:03 AM
Well, this certainly ranks as the first piece I've heard for solo clarinet and viola :P :P :P

It was worth listening to several times over, and will be cool to hear it in context eventually - I assume that each movement will be a sort of character piece, to contrast with each other?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 16, 2007, 10:48:25 AM
Thank you, all!

Yes, Lethe, the piece unfolds as a series of passages of contrasting character, with some 'material references' to other sections.  When it winds towards the end, it will return to some of the "unison dance" material;  but I've got more to compose before I quite get there :-)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: BachQ on September 16, 2007, 01:40:09 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 15, 2007, 12:16:42 PM
Working on The Mousetrap today;  I've got the "unison dance" section wrapped up to my satisfaction.

More!  More!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Bogey on September 16, 2007, 01:43:48 PM
Quote from: D Minor on September 16, 2007, 01:40:09 PM
More!  More!

More! More!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: BachQ on September 16, 2007, 02:04:39 PM
Quote from: Bogey on September 16, 2007, 01:43:48 PM
More! More!

More! More!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Bogey on September 16, 2007, 02:05:53 PM
Quote from: D Minor on September 16, 2007, 01:40:09 PM
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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Szykneij on September 16, 2007, 02:49:08 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 15, 2007, 12:16:42 PM
Working on The Mousetrap today;  I've got the "unison dance" section wrapped up to my satisfaction.

Bravo, Karl! I just got a chance to listen today.

(http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:f-YiyPaAXxL3vM:http://www.dotolearn.com/picturecards/images/imageschedule/thumbsup_l.gif)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 20, 2007, 05:09:37 AM
Thank you all! Still laying in some work on The Mousetrap every day, planning on reaching the Big Double-Bar this Saturday.

In other news . . . .

There is now a chance for even those beyond the Boston pale to listen to some Henningmusick.

The 9 September performance at St Paul's of my Alleluia in D for mixed choir unaccompanied will be part of this week's radio broadcast.  Granted, it is but a four-minute piece and I don't know just where in the half-hour program it will be fitted, but such details as I can furnish, do here follow:

Sunday, 23 September
7:30am (Chowder Time)
WCRB, 99.5 FM Boston
Streaming live on the web at: http://wcrb.com/


Please send them an e-mail message complaining that the composer Henning is not represented in their "Boston's Top 100 Classical Pieces of All Time"!!  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 20, 2007, 06:24:51 AM
WCRB: the playlist also serves as a way to have you buy the CD from the station!

Does that mean they might want to sponsor a recording of Henningmusik? Maybe you can make them a deal! 

Especially after all the e-mails come in on Sunday demanding more playtime for K.H!     8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on September 20, 2007, 06:32:53 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 20, 2007, 05:09:37 AM

Please send them an e-mail message complaining that the composer Henning is not represented in their "Boston's Top 100 Classical Pieces of All Time"!!  8)
i'm assuming we should do that after the program?
and which piece, specifically- you mean, say that "Allelulia in D" is not in one of Boston's top 100 classical pieces of all time?" i'd be happy to send an e-mail to them.

i'm not sure if i'll get to listen, maybe.... i'd have to get up early and hope my mom gets up in time to turn on the internet, we'll see
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 20, 2007, 06:38:23 AM
Quote from: greg on September 20, 2007, 06:32:53 AM
i'm assuming we should do that after the program?

Oh, I don't think you need wait that long :-)

Quoteand which piece, specifically- you mean, say that "Allelulia in D" is not in one of Boston's top 100 classical pieces of all time?

No, no, I must admit that this would be overselling the merits of this admittedly modest piece, Greg  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 23, 2007, 04:07:31 PM
All right, well . . . I made my way to the final double-bar of The Mousetrap yesterday.  It is such a wayward work (and a "tale that grew in the telling"), that I wanted to 'live with it' a bit, but I think it really is where I want it, and I feel good about the line, the parts, and the sum of the parts.  I will take a couple of days to do some finishing, and then prepare the clarinet and viola parts.  The violist has now heard the 'unison dance' snippet, and his response was very encouraging.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Kullervo on September 23, 2007, 05:45:54 PM
Of course the MIDI file is to the finished piece as the plaster mould is to the marble statue. Looking forward to hearing it, Karl.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 02, 2007, 04:57:50 AM
Working on that, Corey!  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 04, 2007, 07:15:55 AM
Bless the Lord, O My Soul is on for this Sunday, 7 October.

Nuhro has been bumped week, from 4 November to 11 November

If Pete takes to the piece, we may add Steve Hicken's The Rings of Saturn to our 5 December recital program.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 11, 2007, 12:36:44 PM
The choir sang Bless the Lord, O My Soul very well, indeed, this Sunday past.  But the mics and/or levels were snafued, so while the choir's performance sounds most agreeably sumptuous, it competes (often at a disadvantage) with background noise which recalls "America Drinks and Goes Home" from Absolutely Free.

The good news is, though, that we sang through the piece twice at last night's rehearsal with tape running, and Ed has approved that recording for the airwaves.  The production lag means, though, that we are looking at the broadcast for Sunday the 21st.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 13, 2007, 10:30:15 AM
It took me a bit more than two hours, and it invoklved 'cheats' on a couple of the bottom right corners, but I've got the clarinet part for The Mousetrap more or less done.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 18, 2007, 09:14:20 AM
The St Paul's Choir singing my Bless the Lord, O My Soul (informally known within the choir as Bless the Lord, O Henning) for mixed choir unaccompanied will be part of this week's radio broadcast.

Sunday, 21 October
7:30am (Chowder Time)
WCRB, 99.5 FM Boston
Streaming live on the web at: http://wcrb.com/

I spoke with violist Peter Cama-Lekx at choir rehearsal last night, and he does not find anything to object to in The Mousetrap (apart from the piece being neither easy nor brief).  So that's a go.

Last night after choir, I attended a wonderful organ recital at First Lutheran Church in Boston, played by Sietze de Vries (http://www.sietzedevries.nl/).  The bulk of the program was all Baroque, which while it suited the instrument very well, was just a little too monochrome for me.  But the finale to the concert was an improvisation on a given tune, and the tune Sietze was given was Ein' feste Burg.  This was pure delight to witness;  his immersion in the style was manifest in the seamless fluidity of a series of variations, the larger number of them contrapuntal, in contrasting character;  and for someone who only started to work with that instrument the day before, his voicing was expert and varied in a most ear-friendly fashion.  Harry (if you're there), this is a performer you want to make sure to hear when he heads back home!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Harry on October 19, 2007, 08:46:30 AM
Even better my friend I know well his skills, and you are most fortunate to hear him.
:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 23, 2007, 04:45:12 PM
Quote
The St Paul's Choir singing my Bless the Lord, O My Soul (informally known within the choir as Bless the Lord, O Henning) for mixed choir unaccompanied will be part of this week's radio broadcast.

Sunday, 21 October . . . .

Listening to the radio myself was the first I heard the recording of this reading (from the rehearsal two weeks ago?).  Turned out splendidly;  it is the best document I have heard yet of the piece.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 23, 2007, 04:50:06 PM
I should resume work on the Passion, I should.  Yet my Muse somehow has tickled my ear with a new other piece, and the thought of getting it down rapidly.  We shall see.  I made sketches on yesterday's and today's bus-rides;  I've settled on a text.  Three soli voices, viola, cello & piano, something quick and bubbly.

Also, the choir may possibly read my unaccompanied setting of the Advent Responsory I Look from Afar at tomorrow night's choir rehearsal.  When I talked with Ed this Sunday past, I sounded him out delicately, and he seems actually to want to put it on;  so I asked if he would mind just having a read of it tomorrow, so it will have been under everyone's eyes at an early stage.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 30, 2007, 04:25:35 AM
Did no actual composing on the bus this morning, but I revisited at last the substantial chunk of the Passion composed so far.  I've needed this distance from it, and now that I return to it, I'm a little less harsh of it.  I'm going to take a week off in December, and will use that time to finish up the Passion.

For now, it will be enough to find the time to draw the viola part from The Mousetrap, and decide what I want to make of O Rex Gentium.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 30, 2007, 02:46:32 PM
Tapestry will perform Castelo dos Anjos as part of their "In the Company of Angels" program at 7:30pm, December 1st at Denver's Newman Center for the Performing Arts (http://www.du.edu/newmancenter/newmanCenterPresents.html).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: BachQ on October 30, 2007, 02:49:06 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 30, 2007, 02:46:32 PM
Tapestry will perform Castelo dos Anjos as part of their "In the Company of Angels" program at 7:30pm, December 1st at Denver's Newman Center for the Performing Arts (http://www.du.edu/newmancenter/newmanCenterPresents.html).

Where is the Newman Center for the Performing Arts in relation to St. Barnabas Episcopal Church (1280 Vine)?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 30, 2007, 02:54:04 PM
For that information, we must apply to our esteemed jochanaan or Bill.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on October 31, 2007, 03:33:25 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 23, 2007, 04:50:06 PM


Also, the choir may possibly read my unaccompanied setting of the Advent Responsory I Look from Afar at tomorrow night's choir rehearsal.  When I talked with Ed this Sunday past, I sounded him out delicately, and he seems actually to want to put it on;  so I asked if he would mind just having a read of it tomorrow, so it will have been under everyone's eyes at an early stage.

(My emphasis above)

8)   I have known far too many such musicians!   :o   Especially connected to churches!   0:)

I hope he turns out to be reliable!  Otherwise, call the Music Police for fraud!   $:)

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 31, 2007, 04:04:45 AM
This is Ed's second year at St Paul's, Cato, and he is still somewhat 'out of his element' with such a choir, in such repertory.  Part of his 'scheduling-chaos' and base-level-frazzle issues are a matter of his not having a grasp of (a) his own learning-curve with some of the pieces he schedules, but plans to learn on the fly, (b) what the choir is capable of, and (c) what he needs to do to guide the choir into a state of finished preparation.  An apt (though perforce overemphasised) analogy that one chorister proposed is:  when you hire a blindman as a traffic cop, it isn't the blindman's fault that he underperforms at the job.

Now, since the Dean (there is no point in saying "the Cathedral," it was all the Dean's decision, and all the apprearances of communal input were just that: appearances) turned me down for the job of choir director, it just is not my part on a volunteer to train Ed to the job I know much better how to do.  But also, since Ed seems genuinely to like my work, he deserves some support from my quarter (and again, my 'quarrel' is with the Dean, not with Ed).  I am walking a peculiar balance of being as helpful as I believe is right, in an odd tangle of circumstances.  By and large, I don't mind.

Tying in with your thread on the challenges of being a composer:  if my own situation is imperfect, nonetheless I have a sense of gratitude for much positive reinforcement that even my imperfect situation yields me, for I know there are many composers who get less blood from their respective stones.  In a broad sense, I wonder if your own situation is not a little like Schoenberg's, Cato, in that what your musical impulses drive you to create finds no resonance (and some hostility) in your environment.

In comparison to Schoenberg, Stravinsky's situation seems perfect (premieres in Paris, a composer in Dyagilev's 'stable');  yet the lesson from reading Stephen Walsh's excellent account of Stravinsky's career, is that even in that celebrated hey-day, Stravinsky's situation had its share of imperfections.  Even the greatest of us, it seems, doesn't really have it 'made in the shade' to the degree that it may appear to our removed optics.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on October 31, 2007, 05:54:34 AM
Yes, a delicate situation, when the person whose help you need is not on the same level of competence!

It sounds like most of the school administrators I have dealt with in my career, where the general rule is that they are mainly failed teachers who could not pass the grocery-bagging test down at Kroger's!

And at least gaining renown in Boston is a start for greater things!   0:)  Let's hope Denver will be added soon!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 05, 2007, 11:24:03 AM
And this week, the question is: Will Nuhro, or will it not?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 08, 2007, 09:46:57 AM
It seems that Nuhro will.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 08, 2007, 11:56:14 AM
Why compose? Well, sometimes, your fellow musicians might like what you write.

The President of the New England chapter of the American Composers Forum just called to say that the chamber ensemble Brave New Works (http://www.bravenewworks.org/) has accepted my quartet (fl/cl/hp/pf) Radiant Maples for their reading on the 15th.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on November 08, 2007, 01:50:06 PM
that's cool, how'd you get that arranged?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: locrian on November 08, 2007, 01:52:04 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 08, 2007, 11:56:14 AM
Why compose? Well, sometimes, your fellow musicians might like what you write.

The President of the New England chapter of the American Composers Forum just called to say that the chamber ensemble Brave New Works (http://www.bravenewworks.org/) has accepted my quartet (fl/cl/hp/pf) Radiant Maples for their reading on the 15th.

Congratulations!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 08, 2007, 03:57:12 PM
Yay Team!

When the band breaks,
The crescendo will rock!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: BachQ on November 08, 2007, 07:48:37 PM
Quote from: G...R...E...G... on November 08, 2007, 01:50:06 PM
that's cool, how'd you get that arranged?

His agent hired an arranger .........
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 09, 2007, 04:22:03 AM
Quote from: G...R...E...G... on November 08, 2007, 01:50:06 PM
that's cool, how'd you get that arranged?

I submitted a blind score, and other people did the rest.

(a) There was a call for scores (http://www.acfnewengland.org/BraveNewWorks.html);  (b) I saw right away that Radiant Maples, a piece for whose premiere I have always been keen to find some occasion, fit within the instrumentation;  (c) I sent the score;  (d) they liked it.

(a) and (d) were dumb-luck breaks which happened to fall my way;  (b) and (c) were readiness on my part.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: BachQ on November 09, 2007, 06:39:02 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 09, 2007, 04:22:03 AM
I submitted a blind score, and other people did the rest.

(a) There was a call for scores (http://www.acfnewengland.org/BraveNewWorks.html);  (b) I saw right away that Radiant Maples, a piece for whose premiere I have always been keen to find some occasion, fit within the instrumentation;  (c) I sent the score;  (d) they liked it.

(a) and (d) were dumb-luck breaks which happened to fall my way;  (b) and (c) were readiness on my part.

(e) they notified you of their fondness for and acceptance of the score .........
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 09, 2007, 06:51:32 AM
(f) Now I've got to think details for the harp pedaling, and page-turns for the harpist . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 09, 2007, 10:55:23 AM
This week's Cathedral newsletter includes the following advisory (not composed by, erm, the composer, nota bene):

QuoteKarl Henning's Nuhro (Hymn of Light) will open the 10 am service early. Come ten minutes before the hour to enjoy this sacred offering. Listen, reflect—hear the glory!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 10, 2007, 09:03:02 AM
All right, now to extract and spiff up some parts . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: BachQ on November 10, 2007, 09:06:23 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 10, 2007, 09:03:02 AM
All right, now to extract and spiff up some parts . . . .

(g) Extracting and spiffing up ........
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 11, 2007, 12:22:36 PM
Nuhro went very well indeed this morning;  the choir did me proud.

The bad news is, Ed did not restore the mics in the loft;  so my strong suspicion is that the document will not meet QC standards.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Bogey on November 11, 2007, 03:20:06 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 30, 2007, 02:46:32 PM
Tapestry will perform Castelo dos Anjos as part of their "In the Company of Angels" program at 7:30pm, December 1st at Denver's Newman Center for the Performing Arts (http://www.du.edu/newmancenter/newmanCenterPresents.html).

Just caught this Karl....I will see if I can make it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 11, 2007, 03:27:27 PM
Wonderful, Bill!  The group will impress mightily, I fully expect.

Quote from: Herzog Lipschitz on November 10, 2007, 09:06:23 AM
(g) Extracting and spiffing up ........

Spiffing is now complete.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Bogey on November 11, 2007, 03:31:20 PM
Quote from: Herzog Lipschitz on October 30, 2007, 02:49:06 PM
Where is the Newman Center for the Performing Arts in relation to St. Barnabas Episcopal Church (1280 Vine)?

About a 15 minute (4.5 miles) drive from the church....I am guessing a lot of traffic lights along the way.  (From the Star to No. 1) 


(http://map.web.mapquest.com/?e=9&GetMapDataDirect=Gme5diw%2cr%3a9u12%3b%40%24xh%2dt5uu2l%26%3d22q%2d1gqr80%264%402u672u%40b%26qzal10%24aqf1w%26u2gu%2cb%3a9672%3bu%24xuzz%3a%26%40%24%3alf%4000wy2u%40%5fnuw%40wdf8nu%40%24%3a9672%3b0%24xuzz%3a%26%40%24%3alf%40w5azwh%40%5fnuw%40ahf1xq%40%24%3a9672%3b%40b20w%24%3a%26%40%24xh%2dt5uu2l%26%3d22q%2d1gqr80%26%40%24ngy7%7ctpf3fjq%3a%26u859%2c7%3a1xz3%26u859%2c25%26ry29utal%40awlatldr%24w0z125y%24xd0750u%24nd6r504%24auuagh%40blqzza%26u85h47%3a0w1wh%40b0u67%3a9r72u%4012u6%245067%3a1472%26ubwu%2da%7c%26%4022q6%40n%3b6%24%3a%26ur2u%2da%7c%26yt29%40%24&rand=7028.391743625131)


From my house, about 30 minutes.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 12, 2007, 02:49:09 PM
(h) New & improved harp part with ergonomic page-turns (ultra-spiffed)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: BachQ on November 12, 2007, 03:04:36 PM
Harpists will love you ....... and flock to your composition in droves ........
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 12, 2007, 03:45:42 PM
Luckily, we are prepared for droves of harpists . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 12, 2007, 03:48:01 PM
Well, I've got (at a rough guess) 40-ish % of the viola part laid out (with cues).  I'll do the remainder tomorrow;  and then Pete and I will start hashing it all out on Wednesday . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 13, 2007, 04:56:29 PM
The viola part to The Mousetrap is now done;  both parts run to 16pp., liberally larded with rhythmic cues.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 19, 2007, 03:39:00 PM
The choir of First Lutheran Church in Boston (Bálint Karosi, organist & director) will sing Hodie Christus natus est in Boston for the first Sunday of Advent (2 Dec 07).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: BachQ on November 19, 2007, 04:58:11 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 19, 2007, 03:39:00 PM
Bálint Karosi, organist & director

(http://www.kremnickyhradnyorgan.sk/kho06/images/gallery/19.jpg)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 20, 2007, 03:21:50 AM
Oh, and he's a clarinetist, too.

This morning, look across the Charles at Cambridge:

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: BachQ on November 20, 2007, 03:29:30 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 20, 2007, 03:21:50 AM
Oh, and he's a clarinetist, too.

But can he compose?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 20, 2007, 03:38:40 AM
Quote from: D Minor on November 20, 2007, 03:29:30 AM
But can he compose?

I will have occasion to find out;  in a few weeks I will play clarinet for an anthem he has written for choir, clarinet & organ.  I will report.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 20, 2007, 12:16:20 PM
[ maybe no one will notice the double-post . . . . ]

Levine conducts Carter premiere, Haydn & Mahler (http://www.berkshirelinks.com/berkshires-news/bso-haydn-carter-mahler/)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: BachQ on November 20, 2007, 01:31:07 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 20, 2007, 12:16:20 PM
[ maybe no one will notice the double-post . . . . ]

Levine conducts Carter premiere, Haydn & Mahler (http://www.berkshirelinks.com/berkshires-news/bso-haydn-carter-mahler/)

What a wonderful and rare occasion!

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 20, 2007, 05:27:35 PM
Tapestry rehearsed Castelo dos anjos at noon today, and I visited further with them much of this evening over tea.

Bill, I think you will be pleased with the performance in Denver!

Quote from: D Minor on November 20, 2007, 01:31:07 PM
What a wonderful and rare occasion!

The composer really did autograph my program, God bless him.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Bogey on November 20, 2007, 08:22:16 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 20, 2007, 05:27:35 PM
Tapestry rehearsed Castelo dos anjos at noon today, and I visited further with them much of this evening over tea.

Bill, I think you will be pleased with the performance in Denver!

The composer really did autograph my program, God bless him.

Are you in Denver Karl!?  Or was it a virtual conference?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 21, 2007, 03:48:27 AM
I assure you, Bill, if ever I am in Denver, I will not keep you in the dark about it!  ;D

Yesterday's rehearsal was here in Boston (in Cambridge, actually).  The group will be flying to Denver Friday a week from today.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 30, 2007, 04:07:07 AM
Quote from: D Minor on November 12, 2007, 03:04:36 PM
Harpists will love you ....... and flock to your composition in droves ........

The droves! Where are they!?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Bogey on December 01, 2007, 10:39:13 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 20, 2007, 05:27:35 PM
Tapestry rehearsed Castelo dos anjos at noon today, and I visited further with them much of this evening over tea.

Bill, I think you will be pleased with the performance in Denver!

Let's get to the review:

Tapestry's "In the Company of Angels" program was nothing short of wondrous.  Starting out with Rachmaninoff's Tebye Poyem took me totally by surprise and I was locked in from the first note.  The performance was at a level where half way through I started to look around the hall praying to spot some sort of recording equipment in the hopes that what I was hearing was being captured.  Before the show started I thought that I would be  witness to performers that could be easily compared to the likes of The Anonymous 4.  However, as they continued, it became clear that I had yet to hear anyone comparable to them.  These talented ladies each have a uniqueness about them that truly separates each of their performances, yet together these unique qualities work beautifully.  We are talking "rare air" here folks.   One could have easily spent hours listening to these ladies sing without accompaniment.  However, another highlight of the show for me were talents Shira Kammen (harp and vielle) and Takkaki Masuko (percussion) who added layers to the music that in short were pure joy to be witness to.  It is one thing to play an instrument well and with passion.  It is another, in my opinion, to play at a level where one compliments the human voice and brings the performance to a height rarely witnessed.  These two folks accomplished both.  This level of performance was maintained throughout, and prior to intermission the performances of Catalata ala Spagnola (Dalza) and Chacona (Arañés) made me feel as though my applause was below standard for recognition of what I just witnessed.

Upon returning to my seat after intermission, my thoughts were focused on one point.  What would they do with your Castelo dos Anjos Karl, that was slated for the later part of the show?  I had only heard little snippits of it, but remembering telling you based on these samples to throw down all other projects, ban yourself from this forum, and work by candlelight if need be...., so my hopes were high when they began the piece.  I was not let down.  Their performance of your composition Karl alone was well worth my ticket price and for that matter, all those who attended the concert.  Though you did compose this piece Karl, you may want to consider sending flowers, gift cards, new automobiles, etc. for their effort here.  I only wish you could of been in the audience.  You would have been most proud of their performance and the crowd's reaction to it. 

The show ended with a piece by James Falzone who also did a short lecture before the show that set up the music nicely.  This last composition ended the show not only on reverent note (folks you really need to see these ladies perform....their stage presence is simply awesome), but one of just plain fun.  I hope he enjoyed seeing his piece performed as much as I did. 

After the show the ladies took time to sign cds and programs.  I was able at this time to let them know that I knew you Karl and the conversation went something like this, and I paraphrase:

Bill: Hello.  Just wanted to say hello from my friend Karl Henning.
Ladies: Is Karl a friend of yours?
Bill: Yes.
Ladies: Are you a composer also?
Bill: Oh, no....not even close.
Laurie (one of the performers): You know, I thought you might be his brother when I saw you sitting in the front row (That's right folks, front row, dead center  ;D).  You two look a lot alike.
Bill: Hmmm, I am not sure who the unfortunate one is here.  8)
Etc....

They were very kind and gracious Karl and really took time to visit with people that stayed after to meet them.  I mean took the time.

Here is the bottom line where I come from.  For me to take a Saturday evening and to head out on my own and miss time with my wife and two little ones when they are at home so I can enjoy something solo, it had better be damn good and worth while.  Karl, this concert was just that.  I cannot wait for the family to get up tomorrow morning and tell them all about the wonderful time I had.  I also bought one of their cds and I am sure all here will enjoy listening to it tomorrow.  Thanks again for the heads up and I can only imagine what it must feel like to write music, have it performed half way across this continent, and know that all enjoyed your creation and the performance of it.  Well done my friend. 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: BachQ on December 02, 2007, 03:53:43 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 30, 2007, 04:07:07 AM
The droves! Where are they!?

Be careful what you wish for .......

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on December 02, 2007, 03:52:51 PM
Very pleased that you enjoyed the concert, Bill; but then, knowing their work, I knew well that as long as you arrived at the concert, you would enjoy Tapestry's performance!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Bogey on December 05, 2007, 06:12:31 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 02, 2007, 03:52:51 PM
Very pleased that you enjoyed the concert, Bill; but then, knowing their work, I knew well that as long as you arrived at the concert, you would enjoy Tapestry's performance!

Any chance that your commissioned piece will end up on their next cd Karl.  They seem to record recent compositions, no?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on December 08, 2007, 03:50:43 PM
Quote from: Bogey on December 05, 2007, 06:12:31 PM
Any chance that your commissioned piece will end up on their next cd Karl.  They seem to record recent compositions, no?

I think it's a good chance, Bill, though I don't know when such a disc will actually materialize.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on December 08, 2007, 04:50:53 PM
i've forgotten to check up on this thread for a while!  :P

Quote from: karlhenning on November 09, 2007, 04:22:03 AM
I submitted a blind score, and other people did the rest.

(a) There was a call for scores (http://www.acfnewengland.org/BraveNewWorks.html);  (b) I saw right away that Radiant Maples, a piece for whose premiere I have always been keen to find some occasion, fit within the instrumentation;  (c) I sent the score;  (d) they liked it.

(a) and (d) were dumb-luck breaks which happened to fall my way;  (b) and (c) were readiness on my part.
excellent.
Is this how you get all of your music performed? Would there be a similar "call for scores" for orchestras? Is this something this group does regularly, so would you advise me to write a work with the following instrumentation to submit to them so they can play it if they like? that was a long sentence.


QuotePerformers:
Steven Miahky, Violin
Maria Sampen, Violin
Tim Christie, Viola
Norbert Lewandowski, Cello
Sarah Brady, Flute
Kevin Schempf, Clarinet
Amy Ley, Harp
Winston Choi, Piano
Chris Kim, Conductor
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on December 09, 2007, 09:52:59 AM
Quote from: G...R...E...G... on December 08, 2007, 04:50:53 PM
i've forgotten to check up on this thread for a while!  :P
excellent.
Is this how you get all of your music performed?

No, thankfully :-)

QuoteWould there be a similar "call for scores" for orchestras?

ASCAP has an annual call for orchestral scores, for instance;  I think it's called the Nissim Prize.

QuoteIs this something this group does regularly, so would you advise me to write a work with the following instrumentation to submit to them so they can play it if they like? that was a long sentence.

Although this specific occasion was a one-off deal co-sponsored with the American Composers Forum, the group does have an annual call for scores (whose deadline for this year, I think, may recently have passed).  But I'd certainly encourage you to compose something for their instrumentation, and send it in for next year.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on December 12, 2007, 03:52:12 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 09, 2007, 09:52:59 AM
No, thankfully :-)

ASCAP has an annual call for orchestral scores, for instance;  I think it's called the Nissim Prize.

Although this specific occasion was a one-off deal co-sponsored with the American Composers Forum, the group does have an annual call for scores (whose deadline for this year, I think, may recently have passed).  But I'd certainly encourage you to compose something for their instrumentation, and send it in for next year.
sweeeeeeet
ok, just bookmarked ascap.com

i'm assuming a call for scores would be in the "news" section when it comes up, right?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on December 13, 2007, 06:29:39 AM
The music director at First Lutheran Church in Boston's Back Bay, Bálint Karosi, asked me to play in a piece he's written for his choir, a benediction for three-part choir, clarinet and organ, for this coming Sunday.  So after rehearsal at St Paul's last night, I went to an 'extra' choir rehearsal, clarinet in hand.  The choir is quite cosy (perhaps shorter-handed than normal – most of them seem to be students, and so there may be choristers who have already begun vacating for the Christmas holiday), 3-3-3, and a young organist named Andreas.  Bálint's setting of the classic Old Testament benediction, "The Lord bless you," is perhaps a four-minute piece, much of the choral writing is the sort of color-play of the voices using the same group of pitches, though in different rhythmic values, of a sort which I put to different effective use in Nuhro, for instance.  The clarinet part has an agile, quasi-improvisatory character, floating rapidly between widely separated registers, which often 'shines through' the choral texture.  Bálint's piece is very well done, and is a pleasure both to play, and to sing (he rehearsed the choral lines separately at first, so I sang along with the men, for fun).  Hopefully, I'll be able to snag a copy of the tape which will be running on Sunday.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on January 02, 2008, 06:49:07 AM
Quote from: Bogey on January 02, 2008, 06:41:49 AM
I am just keeping fingers crossed for an eventual Denver premiere!

It is a piece which has waited a few years for completion, so I cannot at all begrudge Allan his mirth.

But this is the compositional plan for 2008:

a.)  Finish the St John's Passion for St Paul's
b.)  A little wedding music for July
c.)  Complete White Nights

I will not even look at anything else compositionally.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Bogey on January 02, 2008, 06:58:59 AM
And for Castelo dos Anjos to be recorded by Tapestry?  You never know Karl.  Like I pointed out, with their past repertoire on their cds this could very well happen if they should record this year.  Speaking of which.....
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on January 02, 2008, 07:00:32 AM
Quote from: Bogey on January 02, 2008, 06:58:59 AM
And for Castelo dos Anjos to be recorded by Tapestry?  You never know Karl.

True, that could possibly happen this year.

But from a compositional standpoint, my work is already done on Castelo dos anjos!  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on January 02, 2008, 07:02:29 AM
Well, and since Castelo dos anjos was one of the occasional projects which have "interrupted" completion of the ballet, it's a good example of a piece which it was right to drop other things, and compose.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 03, 2008, 10:45:39 AM
Quote from: Bogey on January 02, 2008, 06:58:59 AM
And for Castelo dos Anjos to be recorded by Tapestry?  You never know Karl.  Like I pointed out, with their past repertoire on their cds this could very well happen if they should record this year.  Speaking of which.....

...whom do we need to "influence" to make this happen?   8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on January 04, 2008, 12:01:38 PM
St Jude, perhaps :-)

I am out a-vacationing starting tomorrow (Saturday), and will be pretty much unplugged for a week (and they said it couldn't be done! Tchah!)

Listen, play and write beautifully!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: BachQ on January 04, 2008, 02:33:12 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 04, 2008, 12:01:38 PM
I am out a-vacationing starting tomorrow (Saturday), and will be pretty much unplugged for a week

Cool ....... Now that Karl's away, let's trash the place ........
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on January 04, 2008, 02:49:25 PM
Uh.

-Oh.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Bogey on January 04, 2008, 02:57:30 PM
Alright if a few of my old friends drop by while you are gone Karl?

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on January 08, 2008, 07:15:40 AM
Making great progress on the St John's Passion setting for St Paul's. Posting from an undisclosed roadside location, waiting for my bicycle to emerge from under the knife (or the wrench and sprockets, as it may be . . . .)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on January 10, 2008, 03:00:10 PM
Hmm . . . Edmund Hillary was a beekeeper . . . so, If Bach Had Climbed Everest?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: BachQ on January 10, 2008, 04:07:27 PM
Bees generate awesome vibrational fields .......
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on January 11, 2008, 12:30:54 PM
Within forty measures of the close of this Passion setting!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on January 12, 2008, 02:48:11 PM
Thanks to the especially awesome vibrational fields generated by Florida bees, anoles & box turtles, I finished the St John Passion setting for St Paul's, late this morning.  It's the largest-scale choral music I've written to date, and although I originally thought of making (some, spare) use of instruments, I wound up concentrating on writing it purely as an unaccompanied delivery of the text.  Which means that, for this inaugural performance at least, I'm scrapping some curious noodly writing which, actually, I rather like.  The ink on the final double-bar is still fresh, so I will see what my thoughts are like in a couple of days . . . for this Good Friday, maybe I will leave it as a purely choral piece . . . or maybe just have some brief harp bits as a kind of understated punctuation.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on January 12, 2008, 04:34:18 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 12, 2008, 02:48:11 PM
Thanks to the especially awesome vibrational fields generated by Florida bees,
you're in Florida?.... looks like you must've found out my favorite beehive to go to for absorbing great vibrational fields....

just try to be careful for the wild Pikachus
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: BachQ on January 12, 2008, 05:11:17 PM
Quote from: 僕はグレグ (Greg) on January 12, 2008, 04:34:18 PM
you're in Florida?.... looks like you must've found out my favorite beehive to go to for absorbing great vibrational fields....

We will be expecting a bevy of beehive pix to incorporate into Sean's special beehive thread .......... to further heighten the vibrational fields generated therefrom ........
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: BachQ on January 13, 2008, 03:15:47 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 12, 2008, 02:48:11 PM
purely as an unaccompanied delivery of the text. 

Congrats, Karl ........ even sans instrumental accompaniment  .......
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on January 13, 2008, 05:22:31 AM
Quote from: 僕はグレグ (Greg) on January 12, 2008, 04:34:18 PM
you're in Florida?.... looks like you must've found out my favorite beehive to go to for absorbing great vibrational fields....

just try to be careful for the wild Pikachus

Had an interesting conversation with a Gopher Tortoise yesterday . . . .

(At first I thought he was a very large Box Turtle; he took no apparent offense.)

Quote from: Dm on January 13, 2008, 03:15:47 AM
Congrats, Karl ........ even sans instrumental accompaniment  .......

Merci, mon vieux! I sang through the piece quietly, start to finish, earlier this morning to get a notion of overall duration.  Thinking right now that instruments would only be interference, in the case of this setting.

I will find another use for the noodling . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on January 15, 2008, 05:41:18 PM
All right, I've plunged into the Finalification of the new 32 pp. of MS.

And have discovered (what I had somehow forgot) that I still need to import most of the text, with hyphenated syllable-breaks, into Finale.

Not a serious setback, since I have already worked on this more than I was planning to, for this evening.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on January 16, 2008, 05:44:49 PM
Up to p. 14 of the draught finished score.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: BachQ on January 16, 2008, 08:12:22 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 16, 2008, 05:44:49 PM
Up to p. 14 .....

Our dear Karl. without any reference point, that statement has limited meaning for us .........
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on January 17, 2008, 03:57:07 AM
It seems to mean significant progress from p. 1.

How much progress to the end, neither of us knows.  The final score will run to at least 40 pages, I should think.

So, at all events, much work yet to do.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on January 17, 2008, 08:37:36 AM
MS. baking in the Florida sun:

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 18, 2008, 03:35:10 AM
I don't know, it's hard to tell, but have you "used too many notes" ???   8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on January 18, 2008, 03:58:19 AM
Any extraneous notage, I relied upon the Florida sun to bake off . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on January 23, 2008, 10:56:49 AM
Quote from: Dm on January 16, 2008, 08:12:22 PM
Our dear Karl. without any reference point, that statement has limited meaning for us .........

It runs to 50 pages, total, mon vieux.

Quote from: Cato on January 18, 2008, 03:35:10 AM
I don't know, it's hard to tell, but have you "used too many notes" ???   8)

I wound up needing to add notes (the text which I've been carrying in my notebook for months, was missing six verses, the Burial).  Mostly composed this Real Ending last night.

And, BTW, YHM, Cato!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: toledobass on January 23, 2008, 11:34:09 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 18, 2008, 03:58:19 AM
Any extraneous notage, I relied upon the Florida sun to bake off . . . .

mmmmmm.....yummy.......sun dried notes.


Allan
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on January 23, 2008, 11:35:45 AM
Sweeter, more concentrated.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on January 29, 2008, 04:20:54 AM
Got a very nice message from Paul Cienniwa (http://paulcienniwa.blogspot.com/), director of First Church in the Back Bay. The ladies of his choir sang the SSA version of the Alleluia in D this Sunday past, and Paul said that, "not surprisingly, it was a big hit."
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Harry on January 29, 2008, 08:38:46 AM
Reading the fine score of the St John passion written by our own Karl Henning, and send to me out of his kindness.
I am playing it on the piano, and singing along.
I had not so much pleasure reading a modern score since ages.
Well done Karl.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on January 29, 2008, 08:54:00 AM
Many thanks, Harry!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: lukeottevanger on January 29, 2008, 09:16:24 AM
Yes, I was also kindly sent a copy of the score - I've told Karl how impressed I was with it in private, but I should also put my praise out here too! I haven't had a chance to play through it yet, but I am really looking forward to it, as the piece looks elegantly conceived and beautifully executed.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Harry on January 29, 2008, 09:35:13 AM
Quote from: lukeottevanger on January 29, 2008, 09:16:24 AM
Yes, I was also kindly sent a copy of the score - I've told Karl how impressed I was with it in private, but I should also put my praise out here too! I haven't had a chance to play through it yet, but I am really looking forward to it, as the piece looks elegantly conceived and beautifully executed.

It is, it is! :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 29, 2008, 09:46:37 AM
Add another emphatic and enthusiastic vote for Karl's St. John's Passion .

I have still not been able to perform the score mentally in one sitting, and have not really looked at the middle or end unfortunately, (that will happen tonight for sure!)but the first part contains some marvelous moments: (those of you with the score can chime in here, if you wish) e.g. the E major chord for Peter's denial (bar 139) I find highly ironic with Jesus' E major chord on the word "voice" in the line "Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice." (bar 226)

Pilate's music for "truth" consists, however, of the chord E/A/Bb. (bar 231)  

Also, I can imagine the open fifth of bar 253 on the word "man" ("Here is the man!") echoing medievally throughout the church: no dynamics are given in my copy, but I would think this would be forte with a long pause afterward.

See?!  I am already interpreting the work   :o    as if I am the conductor!   0:)

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on January 29, 2008, 11:26:39 AM
Thank you, all, gents!

Quote from: Cato on January 29, 2008, 09:46:37 AM
. . . no dynamics are given in my copy . . . .

Oh, we've got to get you an up-to-date score :-)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on February 01, 2008, 10:38:53 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 29, 2008, 11:26:39 AM
Thank you, all, gents!

Oh, we've got to get you an up-to-date score :-)

Many thanks!  I was able to download it today, thanks to a snow day, where everything melted by 9:00 A.M!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 04, 2008, 05:38:52 AM
The Alleluia in D was part of yesterday's broadcast; and if Ed hews to his stated intention, we will sing May God Be Merciful to Us on Ash Wednesday, and my Nunc dimittis from the Evening Service in D this coming Sunday. So all in all, an unusual (but agreeable) density of Henning performances at the Cathedral this week  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 04, 2008, 05:41:04 AM
Quote from: Cato on February 01, 2008, 10:38:53 AM
Many thanks!  I was able to download it today, thanks to a snow day, where everything melted by 9:00 A.M!

I've still found some four-five little graphic 'nudges' which want making, but once I etch those in, I am done, I tell you . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 06, 2008, 04:33:19 AM
Today is Ash Wednesday;  I have an idea that we may be singing one of my anthems at the noon service, May God Be Merciful to Us.

At tonight's rehearsal, I am told, we will begin reading my setting of the Passion.

And in yesterday's mail, there came a demo of Tapestry's (http://www.shuppartists.com/Shupp/Artists/Tapestry.htm) Denver performance of Castelo dos anjos, to which I will try to listen this afternoon.

Or, if time allows, this morning . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: toledobass on February 06, 2008, 05:11:48 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 06, 2008, 04:33:19 AM
Today is Ash Wednesday;  I have an idea that we may be singing one of my anthems at the noon service, May God Be Merciful to Us.

At tonight's rehearsal, I am told, we will begin reading my setting of the Passion.

And in yesterday's mail, there came a demo of Tapestry's (http://www.shuppartists.com/Shupp/Artists/Tapestry.htm) Denver performance of Castelo dos anjos, to which I will try to listen this afternoon.

Or, if time allows, this morning . . . .

Nice about the recording showing up.  Lately, I've been wondering how composers deal with the discrepancy between the minds ear and a live performance.  When do you know it's your writing that may be a problem vs some thing else like the performers' unfamiliarity with where the piece is going etc.  Just curious about any part of this process of your craft.

Allan
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 06, 2008, 05:27:37 AM
With Castelo, the singers 'plugged into' most of the piece readily.  Even when they invited me to their rehearsal before the Cambridge 'preview' in November, the only comment I had to make, which at all bordered on significance, was that they were still cautiously under tempo for the Vivo section.  Happily for me, in this case no question of faults in my writing arose, as they all agreed that my preferred tempo was achievable, and simply a matter of their own increased familiarity and comfort with (e.g.) all the meter changes, and the 'interlocking parts' texture.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 06, 2008, 10:56:48 AM
Well, among other things, at this afternoon's Ash Wednesday service we sang a de Victoria anthem, Nobis datus, the lovely Sing, My Soul by Ned Rorem, and my own, very easy May God Be Merciful to Us.

One might almost say, mercifully easy.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Bogey on February 06, 2008, 05:42:54 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 06, 2008, 04:33:19 AM
Today is Ash Wednesday;  I have an idea that we may be singing one of my anthems at the noon service, May God Be Merciful to Us.

At tonight's rehearsal, I am told, we will begin reading my setting of the Passion.

And in yesterday's mail, there came a demo of Tapestry's (http://www.shuppartists.com/Shupp/Artists/Tapestry.htm) Denver performance of Castelo dos anjos, to which I will try to listen this afternoon.

Or, if time allows, this morning . . . .

Excellent that it was recorded Karl.  Did the rest of the show get recorded as well?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 07, 2008, 03:53:37 AM
I should guess so, Bill; I've only got Part II here, though.  Haven't listened yet;  I'll wait until I'm at home, no distractions!

Last night at choir, we read the Nunc dimittis (which we're going to sing on Sunday);  went much better than when we gave it a go last season (fall of '06, somehow I am thinking).

And we read the Passion.  A group of singers sight-reading a piece running somewhere in the 30- to 40-minute range . . . the first pass is certainly a great deal shy of perfection;  and (regrettably) this 'mush' of the piece is the first impression for most of the singers, who don't yet see the piece in the finished, attractive state in which the composer envisions it.  Still, some very positive reaction.

The Very Good News is, that we have read every note of all 50 pages, and if the choir did not execute the piece last night with all their musical in tell y-gence, they've now got an idea of the piece's measure;  and we've got six weeks to pull it into graceful and grand shape.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on February 08, 2008, 02:49:15 PM
 ???
what's up with the name?

played through some of the St.John's Passion. I see now, it's more like a chant-type thing, Gregorian chant or something? But really, the way you wrote it, all the notes seem to fit in place- in fact, everything does. I even like how the score looks.  ;D


Quote from: George Leroy Tirebiter on February 07, 2008, 03:53:37 AM
and we've got six weeks to pull it into graceful and grand shape.
good luck, i hope they can do it justice.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 10, 2008, 01:49:29 PM
Glad you like it, Greg;  more positive feedback has been filing in from sundrie choristers :-)  A bunch of people look like they will be gone missing this next rehearsal, so progress may not be what I might hope;  will report.

And the St Paul's Choir did a fine job with my Nunc dimittis this morning.  May be on the broadcast next Sunday; will advise.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on February 10, 2008, 03:53:34 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 10, 2008, 01:49:29 PM
Glad you like it, Greg;  more positive feedback has been filing in from sundrie choristers :-)  A bunch of people look like they will be gone missing this next rehearsal, so progress may not be what I might hope;  will report.
yes, please do keep us informed.....

one of these days i'm going to have to see an actual Henning performance in Boston, i swear i will!  $:) ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 14, 2008, 12:39:15 PM
WCRB Alert!


Ed has had a full plate, and he hasn't gotten around to The Latest Sunday. So the Nunc dimittis must needs wait. However, there will be Henningmusick on this coming Sunday (17 Feb), Bless the Lord, O My Soul. The Cathedral's half-hour program begins at 7:30am (Eastern), and at some point within that half hour, you may hear the choir singing my music.

http://wcrb.com/
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 17, 2008, 04:34:54 AM
Bless the Lord, O My Soul began ca. 07:36 Chowder Time.  Choir sounded good, the composer is well content.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: toledobass on February 17, 2008, 05:52:55 AM
That's great Karl! When are you gonna put your CD together?

Allan
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Bogey on February 17, 2008, 06:15:57 AM
Quote from: toledobass on February 17, 2008, 05:52:55 AM
That's great Karl! When are you gonna put your CD together?

Allan

And will there be liner notes?  (Do not even think about a rebuttal here Allan  :D)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 22, 2008, 07:07:09 PM
Allan, have I not yet sent you aught of my music?

. . . separately, I am quickly, oh so quickly, adapting the brass compliment of my roof-raising Easter anthem, Pascha nostrum, to a tp(2)/tn(2) quartet.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: BachQ on February 22, 2008, 07:18:56 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 22, 2008, 07:07:09 PM
Allan, have I not yet sent you aught of my music?

. . . separately, I am quickly, oh so quickly, adapting the brass compliment of my roof-raising Easter anthem, Pascha nostrum, to a tp(2)/tn(2) quartet.
Why isn't "nostrum" capitalized?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 22, 2008, 07:22:47 PM
I had been writing quite a few pieces for the choir of the First Congregational Church in Woburn, Massachusetts, of generally modest dimensions.  Pascha nostrum was the first piece I wrote which sort of 'tested' the outer limits of duration for use in the service.  In those days, organist Bill Goodwin would engage a brass quintet for Easter Sunday, and the Sunday before Christmas (or, the Sunday on which Christmas should fall).  I did actually write Pascha nostrum in 'layers';  I began with writing the choral passages (and already aimed for a choir larger and more capable than at First Congo, which even at that time could not really sustain full four-part writing), knowing where I wanted instrumental 'punctuation';  and then I added the brass quintet and organ.  At which point I thought of the piece in this tout ensemble fashion.

A few years later, when I was serving as the Interim Choir Director at the Cathedral Church of St Paul, I thought it a shame that the piece should not be sung in Boston, simply because of the impracticality of hiring a quintet (Easter Sunday, of course, brass quintets command enormous fees, demand and supply, and all that, and good on 'em, says I).  So I 'rediscovered' how I had originally composed the piece, and realized that it would fly perfectly well as an unaccompanied anthem.  We sang it back then (Easter of 2003), and actually, time enough has passed that I believe we will sing it in Easter season at St Paul's again this year.

The original brass scoring is for quintet, but I now need to accomodate a tp(2)/tn(2) quartet.  Losing the tuba is no great problem, as the organ can speak the bottom of the chords;  and the gist of the brass is the brilliant fanfares, which just see the tuba puffing a bit on the side.  So I just need to convert the horn part to trombone;  may possibly need to make just a few minor adjustments in making the original trombone part into Trombone II.

If it all works out, I believe this will be the first my music will be played within the five boroughs of New York City.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 22, 2008, 07:25:36 PM
Quote from: Dm on February 22, 2008, 07:18:56 PM
Why isn't "nostrum" capitalized?

In Latin sacred music titles, normally only the first word and names are capitalized.

Hence, e.g.:

Benedicta et venerabilis
Christe, qui lux es et dies
Missa O magnum mysterium
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 22, 2008, 07:26:41 PM
Hodie Christus natus est
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: toledobass on February 22, 2008, 08:40:27 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 22, 2008, 07:07:09 PM
Allan, have I not yet sent you aught of my music?


no scores,  no performances,  no midi, none, zip, zero, zilch. I keep thinking a DVD of White Nights will just arrive to surprise me one day and that could be 1) my introduction to Henning and, maybe better for you, 2) the end of any ammunition I have against you. :P

Allan 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 23, 2008, 08:48:51 AM
Well, I am in disgrace by you, Allan.  I must do something about that . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 23, 2008, 08:58:03 AM
Hm. Didn't complete a thought . . . .

Quote from: karlhenning on February 22, 2008, 07:22:47 PM
I had been writing quite a few pieces for the choir of the First Congregational Church in Woburn, Massachusetts, of generally modest dimensions.  Pascha nostrum was the first piece I wrote which sort of 'tested' the outer limits of duration for use in the service . . .

With the instrumental accompaniment, the piece clocks at about eight and a half minutes.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Bogey on February 23, 2008, 09:35:46 AM
Quote from: toledobass on February 22, 2008, 08:40:27 PM
no scores,  no performances,  no midi, none, zip, zero, zilch. I keep thinking a DVD of White Nights will just arrive to surprise me one day and that could be 1) my introduction to Henning and, maybe better for you, 2) the end of any ammunition I have against you. :P

Allan 

With Karl's music Allan, this quote came to mind:

Willy Wonka: But Charlie, don't forget what happened to the man who suddenly got everything he he always wanted.
Charlie Bucket: What happened?
Willy Wonka: He lived happily ever after.  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 23, 2008, 11:19:38 AM
Thank you indeed, Bill, for a most kind and gracious thought!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 23, 2008, 11:57:44 AM
All right, the reconfigured brass parts for Pascha nostrum are now ready.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on February 24, 2008, 06:49:48 AM
Quote from: Bogey on February 23, 2008, 09:35:46 AM
With Karl's music Allan, this quote came to mind:

Willy Wonka: But Charlie, don't forget what happened to the man who suddenly got everything he he always wanted.
Charlie Bucket: What happened?
Willy Wonka: He lived happily ever after.  ;)

lol, that's more or less a point i made on another thread.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 03, 2008, 09:18:46 AM
Review of Boston Symphony Orchestra performance of The Dream of Gerontius, conducted by Sir Colin Davis (http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BerkshiresCultureAndEntertainment/~3/242408708/)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 03, 2008, 09:20:31 AM
Boston Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Charles Dutoit, performs works by Martin, Prokofiev, Saint-Saëns (http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BerkshiresCultureAndEntertainment/~3/242418456/)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 03, 2008, 09:21:20 AM
Review of Boston Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Mark Elder, performing works by Sibelius and Shostakovich (http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BerkshiresCultureAndEntertainment/~3/242418455/)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 04, 2008, 08:00:38 AM
Quote from: Dm on June 05, 2007, 11:26:37 AM
Quote from: Bogeyjust wondering what classical category you would place your music in

Breakbeat hardcore

Proof! The breakbeat hardcore sensation, Out in the Sun

[mp3=200,20,0,center]http://www.gesprek.net/hendrik/Henning/Instrumental/09%20-%20Track%20%209.mp3[/mp3]
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Guido on March 04, 2008, 08:52:55 AM
I like it Karl!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 04, 2008, 08:58:25 AM
Many thanks, Guido!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on March 04, 2008, 09:46:20 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 04, 2008, 08:00:38 AM
Breakbeat hardcore


Proof! The breakbeat hardcore sensation, Out in the Sun

[mp3=200,20,0,center]http://www.gesprek.net/hendrik/Henning/Instrumental/09%20-%20Track%20%209.mp3[/mp3]
wow, i love it!  :D
such a refreshing work...... to me, very original sounding- i can hardly think of any music that sounds like it at all.

I also liked the review of Shosty's 4th, too.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 04, 2008, 10:43:01 AM
Thanks, Greg!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 04, 2008, 10:45:10 AM
Quote
20 June 2007:

Three Things that Begin with 'C', Opus 65, clarinet & viola (2002)

Karl Henning, clarinet
Peter Cama-Lekx, viola

Cathedral Church of St Paul
138 Tremont Street, Boston, Massachusetts

[mp3=200,20,0,center]http://www.gesprek.net/hendrik/Henning/Instrumental/07%20-%20Track%20%207.mp3[/mp3]
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on March 04, 2008, 11:00:14 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 04, 2008, 10:45:10 AM
[mp3=200,20,0,center]http://www.gesprek.net/hendrik/Henning/Instrumental/07%20-%20Track%20%207.mp3[/mp3]
thanks for posting audio files of your works!

that one sounds like it has more of a detectable influence of Stravinsky and Shostakovich in some parts.... though Out in the Sun (later work, right?) sounds basically, your own.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 04, 2008, 11:11:23 AM
Quote from: GGGGRRREEG on March 04, 2008, 11:00:14 AM
that one sounds like it has more of a detectable influence of Stravinsky and Shostakovich in some parts....

The Cats and the Clouds had as (none the closest) models Bartók and Debussy, respectively.  For the Canaries I just wanted to write something of an Italianate tarantella.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 04, 2008, 11:12:41 AM
Though, of course, Stravinsky is no great distance from the Cats, I suppose.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 05, 2008, 05:20:48 AM
Music of Karl Henning

Canzona & Gigue, Op. 77 (clarinet and organ)

[mp3=200,20,0,center]http://www.gesprek.net/hendrik/Henning/Instrumental/03%20-%20Track%20%203.mp3[/mp3]
[mp3=200,20,0,center]http://www.gesprek.net/hendrik/Henning/Instrumental/04%20-%20Track%20%204.mp3[/mp3]

Karl Henning, clarinet
Mark Engelhardt, organ


Irreplaceable Doodles, Op. 89 (clarinet unaccompanied)

Karl Henning, clarinet

[mp3=200,20,0,center]http://www.gesprek.net/hendrik/Henning/Instrumental/08%20-%20Track%20%208.mp3[/mp3]
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: BachQ on March 05, 2008, 07:09:41 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 05, 2008, 05:20:48 AM
Music of Karl Henning

Canzona & Gigue, Op. 77 (clarinet and organ)

A brilliant performance of a brilliant composition! ........ 0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: BachQ on March 05, 2008, 07:15:37 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 04, 2008, 08:00:38 AM
Breakbeat hardcore


Proof! The breakbeat hardcore sensation, Out in the Sun

[mp3=200,20,0,center]http://www.gesprek.net/hendrik/Henning/Instrumental/09%20-%20Track%20%209.mp3[/mp3]

Awesome!  Thanks for posting, Karl ........  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 05, 2008, 07:24:03 AM
An even more impressive aspect of the performance by the NEC winds is, that the last section actually should be a bit slower 'recap' . . . and I varied the recap with busier note-age, figuring on a slower tempo.  In the event, they didn't slow it down 'enough', but they're still all negotiating those notes.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: BachQ on March 05, 2008, 07:30:09 AM
Quote from: GGGGRRREEG on March 04, 2008, 09:46:20 AM
wow, i love it!  :D
such a refreshing work...... to me, very original sounding- i can hardly think of any music that sounds like it at all.

As to Out in the Sun:

If I were to pinpoint one possible influence ........... perhaps John Adams ..........
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on March 05, 2008, 07:42:20 PM
Quote from: Dm on March 05, 2008, 07:30:09 AM
As to Out in the Sun:

If I were to pinpoint one possible influence ........... perhaps John Adams ..........
ok, i was thinking Adams...... still, i don't think Adams could've written it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: BachQ on March 05, 2008, 08:10:12 PM
Quote from: GGGGRRREEG on March 05, 2008, 07:42:20 PM
ok, i was thinking Adams...... still, i don't think Adams could've written it.

Whether composer X "could have written" composer Y's piece isn't the question ...... The issue is detecting possible  upstream compositional influences..

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on March 05, 2008, 08:17:32 PM
Quote from: Dm on March 05, 2008, 08:10:12 PM
Whether composer X "could have written" composer Y's piece isn't the question ...... The issue is detecting possible  upstream compositional influences..


hmmmmmm what do you think, Karl?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 06, 2008, 03:52:36 AM
That no particular minimalist was any specific influence;  but yes, generally, the idea of the piece was, to take elements from minimalism, and to fashion a composition as I think of composition.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 06, 2008, 04:19:28 AM
I think I've brought this forward before (maybe more than once), but this is a good time to recall it:

Quote from: Lukas FossThe musicologists are so happy, in a self-indulgent way, when they can point out the influences. But that's not what's important. What's important is that the composer transforms those influences, and makes them his own. Which reminds me of a wonderful Stravinsky statement. He once said, "You must always steal, but never from yourself." What he meant by that is quite obvious. When you steal from yourself you learn nothing. When you steal from others, you enrich your vocabulary.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ephemerid on March 06, 2008, 06:14:51 AM
Wow, Karl!  Is this the first time you've posted audio files here before, because I couldn't find any before?  (I noramlly use Firefox, maybe something wasn't installed? I dunno...)

Anyway, I'll stick to just to comment on for now, with Out in the Sun.  How big of a wind ensemble is that anyway? 

I love how it starts off all "chattery" over that drone-- it makes me think of chattering birds and humans and general morning busy-ness.  I know you may not have had any very specific imagery in mind, but that's what I'm getting out of it.  :)

I love how it strats off rather upbeat, but gets very contemplative halfway through... I love those rich kind of low chords.  It just occurred to me, there's no flute!  I could just listen to those rich chords all day long. 

I really love the sound of the piece, Karl-- I defintely want to listen to it again!  :)  Thanks for putting that up!

~~~

I suppose the reason Stravinsky comes to mind is the wind instruments and the type of sonorities you're getting in some places brings his Symphonies of Wind Instruments.  And there's lots of neat shiffting little melodic fragments floating around, but beyond that, the comparison easily stops I think.  There's a certain kind of humour and a "sunniness"  ;) that is not in Stravinsky's work.

As far as the minimalist element, it is an *element* in the piece, but it isn't WHAT the piece is about, if that makes any sense.  What I mean is, minimalist music seems to me to be very self-referential, whereas in this piece it is used as a textural element, rather than actually determining the actual course the music should take (don't get me wrong, I love Steve Reich and other minimalists, but because the means and the ends are identical, there's only so much you can do with it-- then again, I suppose that's the point LOL).  John Adams isn't really a strict minimalist either, but again, I think that Adams' utilisation of minimalistic *elements* (rather than hardcore minimalism ala Reich, Glass, Palestine, et al) is about as far as that comparison goes.

p.s. excellent and appropriate quote from Foss!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 06, 2008, 06:27:21 AM
Quote from: just josh on March 06, 2008, 06:14:51 AM
Anyway, I'll stick to just to comment on for now, with Out in the Sun.  How big of a wind ensemble is that anyway?

Ten pieces: 2 cl (2nd = b cl), 4 sx (s/a/t/bar), 2 tn, b tn, ta

Thanks, Josh!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: BachQ on March 06, 2008, 06:32:46 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 06, 2008, 06:27:21 AM
Ten pieces:

Dectet?

Double quintet?

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 06, 2008, 06:37:17 AM
Dixtuor  ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ephemerid on March 06, 2008, 07:34:55 AM
Quote from: just josh on March 06, 2008, 06:14:51 AM
Anyway, I'll stick to just to comment on for now, with Out in the Sun

Jeez, I was in a rush typing that nonsensical statement (though I know you know what I meant LOL):

"Anyway, I'll just stick to one comment for now..."

Interesting that its all lower-end wind instruments. 

I'll take a listen to more later on today & I want to hear Out in the Sun more loudly on better speakers tonight.  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 07, 2008, 04:26:11 AM
Quote from: Dm on March 05, 2008, 07:09:41 AM
A brilliant performance of a brilliant composition! ........ 0:)

I hoped you would like that, especially with the D minor passage in the middle of the Gigue!  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: BachQ on March 07, 2008, 04:29:02 AM
(http://www.thirstforknowledge.ca/images/Cheers.jpg)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Greta on March 07, 2008, 01:23:23 PM
Lovely to see all discovering the sunny joy!  :D

I love the instrumentation (great use of saxophones), and waxed lyrical to Karl about this piece before...I would love to perform it if we had the players at our school...

I wouldn't say John Adams comes to mind, more Reich or to me Michael Torke, there was a piece I was looking at for our quartet that I remembered that it reminds me of, it's called "July".

Here is a clip.

[mp3=200,20,0,center]http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/4/13/981279/torke-julyclip.mp3[/mp3]

I like Karl's piece better though, because I love the chorales, and the way the brass trio plays off the woodwinds (and it is less repetitive)!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Catison on March 07, 2008, 01:51:43 PM
I've been away from the forum too long.  I'm listening to the music you uploaded Karl.  This is great stuff!  You have really made my Friday!

I would agree with Greta, that the composer that most immediately came to mind was Torke in Out in the Sun.  I must get the fiancee to listen to this.  She'll love it!  You're clarinet playing is wonderful, btw.

I will keep you posted about the Sinfionetta.  My quintet isn't as good as I would like it to be, and we have some problems counting the time changes.  I have assured them that if we practice, these will come very naturally.  I still really want to play your music.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Szykneij on March 08, 2008, 04:30:24 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 06, 2008, 06:37:17 AM
In New Hampshire, of course, E-flat is the key of the Piscataqua.
 
Then why didn't Walton write Portsmouth Point in that key?   ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ephemerid on March 08, 2008, 05:22:03 AM
Karl, the Canzona & Gigue is my favourite so far-- something I wasn't expecting really because I'm not much a fan of the organ-- a lovely piece (I'm going to have to listen to it again after posting this).

I love the contemplative moments in Irreplaceable Doodles

Each of these pieces you've posted are really wonderful, refreshing and new.  Please post more!   :)

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on March 08, 2008, 05:28:58 AM
Quote from: Greta on March 07, 2008, 01:23:23 PM
Lovely to see all discovering the sunny joy!  :D

I love the instrumentation (great use of saxophones), and waxed lyrical to Karl about this piece before...I would love to perform it if we had the players at our school...

I wouldn't say John Adams comes to mind, more Reich or to me Michael Torke, there was a piece I was looking at for our quartet that I remembered that it reminds me of, it's called "July".

Here is a clip.

[mp3=200,20,0,center]http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/4/13/981279/torke-julyclip.mp3[/mp3]

I like Karl's piece better though, because I love the chorales, and the way the brass trio plays off the woodwinds (and it is less repetitive)!
July...... the month or the name?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 10, 2008, 04:59:59 AM
Thanks again, Greta, Brett & Josh.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: springrite on March 10, 2008, 05:23:56 AM
Gave your work a first run though while intermittently doing some chores such as cooking, so the concentration is on and off. The first impressions:

Choral works are wonderful. I like the use of the trombones in those works.

My favorites so far are the works with clarinets in them. It is only after I finished listening that I realised that you play the clarinet! Wonderful playing! And it showed, obviously, that the composer know this instrument the best and really brings out the best in this wonderful but much under-utilized instrument!

I will listen again this week, and will give Kimi his first taste of your music.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Catison on March 10, 2008, 07:12:44 AM
Quote from: springrite on March 10, 2008, 05:23:56 AM
Choral works are wonderful. I like the use of the trombones in those works.

I absolutely agree.  I immediately thought of Wuorinen's Mass.  You should have seen how excited I was to click through those links of music, and after searching through Karl's list of works, I followed along with op. 87.  The Magnificant is quite amazing, and the trombone writing is very well done.  Good service music has a quality of being a little bit extraterrestrial, as if listening to the Trinity converse amoung itself.  The trombones in Wuorinen's Mass have always sounded that way to me, and I have to say, I enjoyed Karl's music just as much.

Now I am cut off and can't access the music anymore.  I must have cause too much trouble by downloading a lot!

It makes a difference that the music being played by very skilled players.  It was hard for me to fully grasp Karl's music as my brass quintet struggles through the Sinfonietta, the amateurs that we are.

So Karl, you have to keep us updated with more recordings.  Not all of us can make it to Boston.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Saul on March 10, 2008, 07:53:58 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 05, 2008, 05:20:48 AM
Music of Karl Henning

Canzona & Gigue, Op. 77 (clarinet and organ)

[mp3=200,20,0,center]http://www.gesprek.net/hendrik/Henning/Instrumental/03%20-%20Track%20%203.mp3[/mp3]
[mp3=200,20,0,center]http://www.gesprek.net/hendrik/Henning/Instrumental/04%20-%20Track%20%204.mp3[/mp3]

Karl Henning, clarinet
Mark Engelhardt, organ


Irreplaceable Doodles, Op. 89 (clarinet unaccompanied)

Karl Henning, clarinet

[mp3=200,20,0,center]http://www.gesprek.net/hendrik/Henning/Instrumental/08%20-%20Track%20%208.mp3[/mp3]

I imagine this scene when I listen to this music, Karl...

(http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2007/images/usns-capable2.jpg)

Some kind of a sailors song.

Its not beautiful or sad or happy, its just music that evokes certain images.

Nice work.

Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 12, 2008, 03:52:13 AM
Easter is a-coming (early this year).  Ed sent me the sound-file for a Georgian (i.e., the country in the Caucasus) Alleluia, with the request that I transcribe it so that we can sing it for Easter.  It is a lovely little piece, and will go well with a transcription I made much earlier of a Russian Liturgical Easter Stikheron.

Apart from those 'slight distractions' I've been working on the Prelude for some wedding music, organ, brass quintet, and we'll see :-)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: BachQ on March 12, 2008, 04:22:18 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 12, 2008, 03:52:13 AM
Easter is a-coming (early this year).  Ed sent me the sound-file for a Georgian (i.e., the country in the Caucasus) Alleluia, with the request that I transcribe it so that we can sing it for Easter.  It is a lovely little piece, and will go well with a transcription I made much earlier of a Russian Liturgical Easter Stikheron.

Apart from those 'slight distractions' I've been working on the Prelude for some wedding music, organ, brass quintet, and we'll see :-)

We've always harbored a certain fondness for Russian Liturgical Easter Stikhera ........... so it's nice of you to resurrect this (pun intended) .........

EDIT: amended stikherons to stikhera ......
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 12, 2008, 04:31:04 AM
Tasos, what is the proper plural for stikheron?

Paging Tasos . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on March 12, 2008, 04:33:17 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 12, 2008, 04:31:04 AM
Tasos, what is the proper plural for stikheron?

stikheroni?
stikheron?
stikherons?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 12, 2008, 04:36:28 AM
For some reason I'm thinking stikhera, but my awareness of Greek is most distant . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: BachQ on March 12, 2008, 05:51:29 AM
My money is on stikhera ........ and I amend my post accordingly ........
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 12, 2008, 05:52:15 AM
Let the post be amended!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Szykneij on March 12, 2008, 06:14:54 AM
Quote from: GGGGRRREEG on March 12, 2008, 04:33:17 AM
stikheroni?

I thought that was something Michel was going to to when he got old ...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on March 12, 2008, 06:38:08 AM
Quote from: Szykniej on March 12, 2008, 06:14:54 AM
I thought that was something Michel was going to to when he got old ...
only if he's smart enough to figure it out, maybe.....
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: BachQ on March 12, 2008, 08:46:11 AM
Quote from: GGGGRRREEG on March 12, 2008, 04:33:17 AM
stikheroni?

Quote from: Szykniej on March 12, 2008, 06:14:54 AM
I thought that was something Michel was going to to when he got old ...

I thought Michel was debating between smokeheroni and IVheroni .......
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 19, 2008, 09:33:00 AM
Just learnt that, in fact, Pascha nostrum will be sung as part of the service Sunday morning at St Gabriel's Episcopal Church in Brooklyn (http://www.sgec-brooklyn.org/index.php?pr=Home_Page).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 20, 2008, 03:53:33 AM
Rehearsal of the Passion last night was not bad.  We've officially risen to the condition of serious, but not hopeless.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 22, 2008, 10:24:57 AM
On the whole, yesterday's premiere of the Passion went well.  Of course, I could readily draw up a list of 50 items which want improvement, or modification, or just plain wanted happening, and I wish there had been the opportunity to address these (in many cases, preventively) in rehearsal -- and the opportunity simply was not made available to me. But nothing that went amiss was 'fatal'.  And considering it was the first public performance of a 40-minute piece for unaccompanied choir, and that it did not get started until the choir had already been singing off-&-on for 3 hours (the call was 11, and the Good Friday service started as 12), and that it was scheduled in Holy Week when there's a lot else on the choir's plate . . . truly, the composer is well content to say, "on the whole, good."

One added bonus is, that a friend of mine kindly agreed to operate a video camera, so that in addition to the audio recording, there is a visual document of the event.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: lukeottevanger on March 22, 2008, 10:29:48 AM
That's wonderful Karl! Must have been a tense time for you. I look forward to hearing or seeing something soon.  :D :D :D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Bogey on March 22, 2008, 01:58:42 PM
Glad it went well Karl.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: BachQ on March 22, 2008, 02:08:06 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 22, 2008, 10:24:57 AM
so that in addition to the audio recording, there is a visual document of the event.

You know where to post the audio/video ..........
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 22, 2008, 04:46:14 PM
Luke & Bill, thanks!

Quote from: Dm on March 22, 2008, 02:08:06 PM
You know where to post the audio/video ..........

I do; what I do not know, is when either will be in my possession, mon vieux  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: BachQ on March 22, 2008, 05:28:22 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 22, 2008, 04:46:14 PM
I do; what I do not know, is when either will be in my possession, mon vieux  8)

Karl, if you need instructions on how to post audio or video clips, GMG's best authority on that subject is Jochanaan! (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,3289.msg105258.html#msg105258)  :D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 01, 2008, 03:27:02 PM
I stopped in at the Cathedral today. No idea yet when a recording of the Passion will be had; Ed looked pretty wiped out, and his wife was just appointed a vice president of some board or other, very exciting but it's also a big drain on her time and attention. Anyway, Ethel the Cathedral administrator is having a most productive week, since the clergy are away this week, and therefore do not badger her.   She reports that the Dean liked the Passion a great deal, doubly surprising, as he appears generally not to care for sung settings of the Passion Gospel. The Dean had not given me quite that strong an impression of liking, but then, it wasn't quite the time for exchanging that sort of chat, at the end of the Good Friday Liturgy. The longer-term effect is, we have the go-ahead to sing 'er again next Holy Week. So this seems, at least, not to be the last we've heard of the Henning Opus 92.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 01, 2008, 03:40:03 PM
Alas, I learn that no recording was made of Pascha nostrum on Easter.  Wish I had known earlier;  you never know, arrangements might have been made.

Ah, well.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Lilas Pastia on April 01, 2008, 05:54:39 PM
First time I notice this thread  ::) :-[. I posted yesteday about some Henning works I've listened to recently. So, for the benefit of Mr Kite, here is a copy and paste:
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More Karl Henning works (sacred vocal and instrumental-clarinetal). A collection of short vocal works is absolutely enchanting. The more festive and 'pastoral' events seem to elicit from Dr. Henning some particularly felicitous vocal writing. Everything I hear here is worth singling out, but the last items on the disc (as per Henning's own ordering) are particularly beautiful, life affirming pieces: Mary's Song, Simeon's Song and the concluding Nativity work, (Hodie), where ethereal voices chant high above a solo clarinet intoning the Christmas story in its baritone register. Magical!.

The other collection of instrumental works features the clarinet in various combinations (including a cl quartet!). Although I'd be hard put to call them memorable, each has a distinct character that quietly grabs the attention. IOW these are quality  musical moments that don't need any throat clearing to make themselves noticed and invite repeated exposure - which they're getting as my 'in car listening' program of the week  ;D.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 02, 2008, 03:18:29 AM
Cruising music! Je suis arrivé!  ;D

Delighted that you are enjoying the music, André, thank you.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Lilas Pastia on April 02, 2008, 05:20:06 PM
My pleasure, Karl. One feature of your music that I find constant - and constantly satisfying - is your refusal to dawdle. You get to the point and when it's made, it's over. This helps give a clear shape and character to your works. Modern composers have a tendency to get lost in the proceedings and as a consequence shape and structure are compromised, and listener interest is lost. 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 04, 2008, 03:38:06 AM
Well, as sometimes it will happen this way . . .

Yesterday I received word from Brett that he and his affianced have decided on the Psalm for the wedding.  And, after sleeping on it, this morning I composed the Antiphon and Psalm-tone, and also set down at last an Alleluia which was one of the first things I thought up, back when we were first discussing the music.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Bogey on April 05, 2008, 06:15:12 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 01, 2008, 03:40:03 PM
Alas, I learn that no recording was made of Pascha nostrum on Easter.  Wish I had known earlier;  you never know, arrangements might have been made.

Ah, well.

That is too bad Karl.  Will it get another run in the near future?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: BachQ on April 05, 2008, 06:22:24 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 01, 2008, 03:40:03 PM
Alas, I learn that no recording was made of Pascha nostrum on Easter.  Wish I had known earlier;  you never know, arrangements might have been made.

Ah, well.

:'(  :'(
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Bogey on April 05, 2008, 07:23:52 PM
Technology is to blame here gentlemen.  Whatever happened to the good ol' days when some punk would sit in the front row and tape the show with his taperecorder under his winter jacket and then make poor quality copies for all his friends....and then ten years later, these recordings are selling for a mint.   What we need is more Henning boot-legs! 8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on April 06, 2008, 05:41:05 AM
Quote from: Bogey on April 05, 2008, 07:23:52 PM
Technology is to blame here gentlemen.  Whatever happened to the good ol' days when some punk would sit in the front row and tape the show with his taperecorder under his winter jacket and then make poor quality copies for all his friends....and then ten years later, these recordings are selling for a mint.   What we need is more Henning boot-legs! 8)

That punk is called sidoze. ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 06, 2008, 03:34:00 PM
Tchah, why's David 'gone guest'?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: BachQ on April 06, 2008, 06:23:54 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 06, 2008, 03:34:00 PM
Tchah, why's David 'gone guest'?

He waited all morning and afternoon for you to respond to his witty post ........ but alas ..........
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 07, 2008, 03:27:12 AM
Oh, go on, make a chap feel awful . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Catison on April 07, 2008, 04:32:17 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 06, 2008, 03:34:00 PM
Tchah, why's David 'gone guest'?

Patience and calmness are not of his virtues.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Lilas Pastia on April 09, 2008, 05:25:03 PM
I'm sure he has others. We all do ;).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Haffner on April 14, 2008, 08:26:17 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 04, 2008, 08:00:38 AM
Breakbeat hardcore


Proof! The breakbeat hardcore sensation, Out in the Sun

[mp3=200,20,0,center]http://www.gesprek.net/hendrik/Henning/Instrumental/09%20-%20Track%20%209.mp3[/mp3]


This is really interesting. The score must be fascinating.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 14, 2008, 08:34:49 AM
Quote from: Haffner on April 14, 2008, 08:26:17 AM

This is really interesting. The score must be fascinating.

You are kind, Andy.  I shall send a score.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 15, 2008, 05:55:32 AM
Working on a passage along a sort of "construction' methodology which I sometimes find both useful and instructive.  I'm about four minutes into a piece which has already established the Lydian mode as one of its tonal ambits.  I decided I wanted to putter with some block chords, so I started with a pentachord which is a subset of the Lydian mode, and a chord with which I've worked more than once in the past: D, E, G#, B, F#

Perhaps as I putter this may change downstream, but to start I want to see what I can do with a series of pentachords which are all either transpositions of this, or inversion.  And I want the chord sequence to hinge on a bass line.  I wrote a bass line, fairly wilfully chromatic . . . and indeed (as it befell) eleven of the twelve pitch-classes turn up: D, E-flat, F, F#, A, B-flat, C, C#, E, G, A-flat . . . not octatonic, of course (since we've got eleven pitches represented) but 'locally octatonic,' we might say.

Then, I made a game of 'building' a series of pentachords which include the bass notes.

Now (or rather, on the bus this morning) I took back up the matter of rhythm . . . and work goes on . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on April 15, 2008, 03:11:25 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 15, 2008, 05:55:32 AM
Working on a passage along a sort of "construction' methodology which I sometimes find both useful and instructive.  I'm about four minutes into a piece which has already established the Lydian mode as one of its tonal ambits.  I decided I wanted to putter with some block chords, so I started with a pentachord which is a subset of the Lydian mode, and a chord with which I've worked more than once in the past: D, E, G#, B, F#

Perhaps as I putter this may change downstream, but to start I want to see what I can do with a series of pentachords which are all either transpositions of this, or inversion.  And I want the chord sequence to hinge on a bass line.  I wrote a bass line, fairly wilfully chromatic . . . and indeed (as it befell) eleven of the twelve pitch-classes turn up: D, E-flat, F, F#, A, B-flat, C, C#, E, G, A-flat . . . not octatonic, of course (since we've got eleven pitches represented) but 'locally octatonic,' we might say.

Then, I made a game of 'building' a series of pentachords which include the bass notes.

Now (or rather, on the bus this morning) I took back up the matter of rhythm . . . and work goes on . . . .
Which piece is this for?


"Locally octatonic"... interesting. Is this somewhat similar or the opposite?


My idea:


(ascending) A C - D F - G Bb - C Eb etc.   

it's sort of like an infinite scale, the closest thing I can think of are certain uses of Xenakis' scale. It's something I've thought of (maybe you remember?) from playing the same two notes on the guitar and going up the next string in a pattern- the unique thing is that it doesn't connect at the octave.

Someone pointed out it's actually the circle of 4ths or 5ths with an added note (or two).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on April 15, 2008, 03:48:26 PM
Could you explain certain techniques that you have used for Out in the Sun? (or refer to previous posts)?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 15, 2008, 05:53:46 PM
Quote from: GGGGRRREEG on April 15, 2008, 03:11:25 PM
"Locally octatonic"... interesting. Is this somewhat similar or the opposite?

Well, what I mean is that the tetrachord D, E-flat, F, F# [0,1,3,4] is characteristic of the octatonic scale;  to finish it (as an octatonic scale), you would compliment it with a transposition of the same [0,1,3,4] tetrachord, in this case at the tritone: G#, A, B, C . . . but I transpose it "wrong" (wrong for the octatonic scale, I mean), to A, B-flat, C, C# . . . then the line continues E, G, A-flat which is a transposition of a subset of the same tetrachord.

Quote from: Greg
My idea:

(ascending) A C - D F - G Bb - C Eb etc.   

it's sort of like an infinite scale, the closest thing I can think of are certain uses of Xenakis' scale. It's something I've thought of (maybe you remember?) from playing the same two notes on the guitar and going up the next string in a pattern- the unique thing is that it doesn't connect at the octave.

Someone pointed out it's actually the circle of 4ths or 5ths with an added note (or two).

Or, even more accurately, two interlocking circles of fifths:  [ A - D - G - C - F ... ] + [ C - F - B-flat - E-flat - A-flat ... ]
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 15, 2008, 06:00:04 PM
Quote from: GGGGRRREEG on April 15, 2008, 03:48:26 PM
Could you explain certain techniques that you have used for Out in the Sun? (or refer to previous posts)?

Did you have any specific questions?  Otherwise, I'm apt to just gab about the piece, of course.  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 16, 2008, 03:51:38 AM
Quote from: GGGGRRREEG on April 15, 2008, 03:11:25 PM
Quote from: karlWorking on a passage along a sort of "construction' methodology which I sometimes find both useful and instructive.  I'm about four minutes into a piece which has already established the Lydian mode as one of its tonal ambits.  I decided I wanted to putter with some block chords, so I started with a pentachord which is a subset of the Lydian mode, and a chord with which I've worked more than once in the past: D, E, G#, B, F#

Perhaps as I putter this may change downstream, but to start I want to see what I can do with a series of pentachords which are all either transpositions of this, or inversion.  And I want the chord sequence to hinge on a bass line.  I wrote a bass line, fairly wilfully chromatic . . . and indeed (as it befell) eleven of the twelve pitch-classes turn up: D, E-flat, F, F#, A, B-flat, C, C#, E, G, A-flat . . . not octatonic, of course (since we've got eleven pitches represented) but 'locally octatonic,' we might say.

Then, I made a game of 'building' a series of pentachords which include the bass notes.

Which piece is this for?

Prelude for Brett's wedding;  this section is organ and brass quintet.  I worked some more on the rhythm of this section, on the bus ride this morning.  In general what happens (in this section) is, the organ and brass start out together, both rhythmically and in terms of harmonic content; then the two elements split apart, and are in a kind of counterpoint.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on April 16, 2008, 10:46:26 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 15, 2008, 05:53:46 PM
Well, what I mean is that the tetrachord D, E-flat, F, F# [0,1,3,4] is characteristic of the octatonic scale;  to finish it (as an octatonic scale), you would compliment it with a transposition of the same [0,1,3,4] tetrachord, in this case at the tritone: G#, A, B, C . . . but I transpose it "wrong" (wrong for the octatonic scale, I mean), to A, B-flat, C, C# . . . then the line continues E, G, A-flat which is a transposition of a subset of the same tetrachord.

Or, even more accurately, two interlocking circles of fifths:  [ A - D - G - C - F ... ] + [ C - F - B-flat - E-flat - A-flat ... ]
This sounds similar to Xenakis' sieve technique, although I can't remember the details about how he constructs it.


Quote from: karlhenning on April 16, 2008, 03:51:38 AM
Which piece is this for?


Prelude for Brett's wedding;  this section is organ and brass quintet.  I worked some more on the rhythm of this section, on the bus ride this morning.  In general what happens (in this section) is, the organ and brass start out together, both rhythmically and in terms of harmonic content; then the two elements split apart, and are in a kind of counterpoint.
Hmmmmmm i think i can imagine it, vaguely



Quote from: karlhenning on April 15, 2008, 06:00:04 PM
Did you have any specific questions?  Otherwise, I'm apt to just gab about the piece, of course.  8)
I see that it's heavily contrapuntal, especially in the beginning. Are there other really important subjects besides the first (which the alto sax begins with) that aren't quite as easily seen?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 24, 2008, 03:46:17 AM
Rehearsal last night at St Paul's was pretty good. Ideally (and, mind you, not at all the impossible sort of ideally, for the record) I should have liked for us to read Nuhro from start to finish, at some point last night. We did not do that, but instead took various challenging sections of the piece in turn, not quite looking at all the piece, even piecemeal. As it turned out, there was enough 'institutional memory' of the piece among the choir, that as we focused on the more rhythmically challenging passages, they fell into place quite readily. (Hey! Seems I don't write such impossible music, after all!)

I mean, I knew that the piece would be much easier to put together (put back together) now, with a choir who have sung the piece before (even so long ago, at this point) than teaching it to a choir new to the piece, and 'cold'; but actually experiencing this 'enhanced aptitude' for the piece, and the ease of re-acquisition, was very stimulating. The choir, too, got a charge out of this; one of the sopranos right away chimed in, "It is so nice coming back to this." And perhaps two of the choristers were completely new to the piece (and its counting demands) last night, but within the fold of a choir who pretty much knew it, they in turn were acquiring the piece rapidly . . . and after all, the piece is (I may say without immodesty, I think) an attractive bit of choral writing, and everyone at last night's rehearsal were immediately 'into' it.

I am still going to want to run it from start to finish at next Wednesday's rehearsal; which (come to think of it) I will discreetly mention to Ed . . .

We also made fairly quick (if, as yet, still unpolished) work of Pascha nostrum last night; that will fall into place much more readily, of course, than the subtle intricacies of Nuhro.

All in all, the composer is pleased.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 02, 2008, 10:24:48 AM
It seems that a quintet in LA may read my Moonrise tomorrow.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on May 02, 2008, 11:16:41 AM
hopefully they play it, too  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 02, 2008, 11:26:56 AM
Well, I think that will happen, if they take a liking to it in the reading.  The trombonist of the quintet seemed enthusiastic about the piece from the look of the score.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Lilas Pastia on May 04, 2008, 05:44:28 AM
Hopefully a tape will be made  :D.

In the mood for Henning's Hodie, my favourite piece so far 0:).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Catison on May 04, 2008, 06:12:58 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 02, 2008, 11:26:56 AM
Well, I think that will happen, if they take a liking to it in the reading.  The trombonist of the quintet seemed enthusiastic about the piece from the look of the score.

That's good news.  My quintet has put the Sinfonietta on the back burner for now.  I hope we can pick it back up for our Fall concert.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Harry on May 04, 2008, 07:20:30 AM
Dear friends and Karl, let it be known that through some small effort on my side, Karl's Magnificat will be performed in Holland on the 24 and 31 of May 2008, by a very good Choir.
I have played many times through the score of this piece, and my admiration is growing every time. A fine and well written choir work, of great dimensions, so congratulations Karl, well done.
It will be recorded and possibly filmed, and I am sure copies will be available either through Karl, or me. :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Lilas Pastia on May 04, 2008, 06:59:58 PM
Bravo! I'm impressed... :o
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 05, 2008, 03:29:48 AM
With characteristic modesty, Harry has understated his considerable and vital efforts.  André, too, knows how easy a piece the Magnificat is not  8)

Dank u wel, mijn vriend!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on May 05, 2008, 04:23:20 AM
Hi!  Cato's back in action!

Karl: After quickly skimming the last pages, I wonder if you had Rimsky-Korsakov's use of the octatonic scale in your corpus callosum.

Also, the discussion reminded me of Avenir de Monfred's ideas in his book The New Diatonic Modal Principle of Relative Music.

Yay team!  Performances from California    8)     to Holland!    0:)

(To be sure, some people would put   :o     after California, but...)   ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 05, 2008, 04:27:31 AM
Quote from: Lilas Pastia on May 04, 2008, 05:44:28 AM
In the mood for Henning's Hodie, my favourite piece so far 0:).

And you know, curiously, that recording is (IIRC) of a Mother's Day performance . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 05, 2008, 04:44:13 AM
At yesterday's service at the Cathedral, the St Paul's choir sang Nuhro as an extended choral prelude, and Pascha nostrum at the communion. Overall they went very well. The 'perfect' performance of Nuhro continues to elude us; still, yesterday's performance made some gains on earlier performances. This makes the fourth public performance of the piece; and given the difficulties of the piece, and the length (which together have been at odds with rehearsal logistics/conditions), the composer must be grateful that such a 'bar' of a piece has been given so many chances. Tape was running, though I do not know yet how it's come out. I am curious to hear how Pascha nostrum came across . . . I made a decision earlier that I would leave interpretation to Ed. On one hand, I was largely satisfied with the choir's performance of this two Easters past; on the other, I've wanted to resist the idea that specifics of that outing should be lastingly (or, better said, restrictively) normative. Thus Ed's general tempo was a shade slower than I paced the choir through two years ago, for instance; but I think it was still musical and apt.

In the case of Pascha nostrum, too, this was the fourth performance.  It has been sung twice each as an unaccompanied anthem, and with the organ-&-brass accompaniment;  and in contrast to Nuhro, which has yet to find another choir to give it a shot, Pascha nostrum has been sung now in Woburn, in Boston, and in Brooklyn.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on May 05, 2008, 05:46:40 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 05, 2008, 04:44:13 AM
At yesterday's service at the Cathedral, the St Paul's choir sang Nuhro as an extended choral prelude, and Pascha nostrum at the communion. Overall they went very well. The 'perfect' performance of Nuhro continues to elude us;

So the choir has the talent to attain that perfect performance, and it's just a matter of more practice, or...?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 05, 2008, 05:57:27 AM
Well, mind you, 'perfection' here is a modest enough goal.  There are things which did not go quite right (though none fatal), which this choir are capable of doing right.  Ed kept bumping rehearsal of this piece later;  and while he agreed to my request of having (at least) one run-through before the performance, (a) we were missing many people at that run-through rehearsal, and (b) we did not have the run-through in the Cathedral space.  So there was a tricky passage which we sang fine up in the rehearsal room, which went funky yesterday;  and a couple of the people who had not been there Wednesday made slight errors (easily recoverable) in rhythm/counting yesterday.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 06, 2008, 03:17:03 AM
Spent downtime yester even by revisiting music already wrapped up for White Nights.

I still find it musically agreeable, and am confirmed in wishfully desiring to complete it  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on May 06, 2008, 03:39:17 AM
Quote from: Harry on May 04, 2008, 07:20:30 AM
Dear friends and Karl, let it be known that through some small effort on my side, Karl's Magnificat will be performed in Holland on the 24 and 31 of May 2008, by a very good Choir.
I have played many times through the score of this piece, and my admiration is growing every time. A fine and well written choir work, of great dimensions, so congratulations Karl, well done.
It will be recorded and possibly filmed, and I am sure copies will be available either through Karl, or me. :)

It's a pity the concert venues are not within easy reach (I live in the southwest of the country, and the performances are in the northeast), otherwise I would have attended. But I'll certainly buy a CD through Harry.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 06, 2008, 04:12:13 AM
Here in New England, Johan, there is a traditional caution: You can't get there from here  :(
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on May 06, 2008, 06:03:06 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 06, 2008, 04:12:13 AM
Here in New England, Johan, there is a traditional caution: You can't get there from here  :(

After our year in Atlanta, we discovered that this statement is literally true too often down there!

Thanks for the update on White Nights!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 06, 2008, 06:04:51 AM
Thanks, Cato! Not really an update, as resumption of work on the ballet awaits the completion of some wedding music!  But all of it (wedding music, and the conclusion of the ballet) is a contrast in affect from the Passion  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 07, 2008, 03:24:46 AM
Worked on recessional music this morning on the bus. Fun, really  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 08, 2008, 04:26:33 AM
All right, just to get this out of my system.

There was a guest ensemble who played a concert at the Cathedral Saturday night.  They tampered with the sound system, made sure they got their own precious recording, didn't bother restoring the Cathedral sound system after they were done.  Didn't bother to inform anyone, either.

The result?

Ed thought he was recording my two pieces in Sunday morning's performance, but thanks to our selfish, piggish "guests" of Saturday night, the "recording" is blank. Dead silence. No record of the choir's performance.

Damned asses.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: BachQ on May 08, 2008, 04:33:17 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 08, 2008, 04:26:33 AM
Ed thought he was recording my two pieces in Sunday morning's performance, but thanks to our selfish, piggish "guests" of Saturday night, the "recording" is blank. Dead silence. No record of the choir's performance.

Perhaps, unbeknownst to you, Ed was recording a performance of 4'33" instead ...........
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 08, 2008, 04:44:16 AM
Ed was himself unaware of the iron hand that Fate was slipping into the velvet catcher's mitt . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 08, 2008, 04:50:32 AM
On the brighter side, continued work on a bride's entrance, on the bus-ride this morning.

Perhaps the bride should be brought down the aisle on wheels? (Note to self . . . .)

[ I first wrote: On the brighter side, continued work on a bride's entrance on the bus-ride this morning . . . but felt that a judicious comma might be in order. ]
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Catison on May 08, 2008, 04:54:12 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 08, 2008, 04:50:32 AM
On the brighter side, continued work on a bride's entrance, on the bus-ride this morning.

Perhaps the bride should be brought down the aisle on wheels? (Note to self . . . .)

[ I first wrote: On the brighter side, continued work on a bride's entrance on the bus-ride this morning . . . but felt that a judicious comma might be in order. ]

I will make the suggestion, but if I get in trouble, I'm going to blame you!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on May 08, 2008, 04:58:14 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 08, 2008, 04:50:32 AM

[ I first wrote: On the brighter side, continued work on a bride's entrance on the bus-ride this morning . . . but felt that a judicious comma might be in order. ]
i don't think i'd wanna go to THAT wedding :D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 08, 2008, 05:08:19 AM
Quote from: Catison on May 08, 2008, 04:54:12 AM
I will make the suggestion, but if I get in trouble, I'm going to blame you!

You might wait until after the knot is tied, then!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on May 08, 2008, 05:58:03 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 08, 2008, 04:50:32 AM
[ I first wrote: On the brighter side, continued work on a bride's entrance on the bus-ride this morning . . . but felt that a judicious comma might be in order. ]

Commas are a force for good.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 08, 2008, 06:07:58 AM
That's just what the chap on the MBTA said, Johan!  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on May 08, 2008, 06:17:25 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 08, 2008, 06:07:58 AM
That's just what the chap on the MBTA said, Johan!  ;)

A very literate bunch, those public transport guys in Boston!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 13, 2008, 04:37:04 PM
Turns out that Ed was responsible for the breakdown of the soundboard.  No comment.

Ed also gave away my 21 May recital date;  he simply promised it to another group without checking the calendar.  Hoping that the violist can find a Wednesday clear to reschedule.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on May 14, 2008, 07:28:02 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 13, 2008, 04:37:04 PM
Turns out that Ed was responsible for the breakdown of the soundboard.  No comment.

:D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 14, 2008, 07:31:02 AM
No, no. I still forbear to comment.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: BachQ on May 14, 2008, 07:32:19 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 13, 2008, 04:37:04 PM
Turns out that Ed was responsible for the breakdown of the soundboard.  No comment.

Quote from: karlhenning on May 14, 2008, 07:31:02 AM
No, no. I still forbear to comment.

Karl, while it may be true that you have "no comment," we know what you're thinking: (http://www.training.sfahq.com/images_train/sere_machinegun_fire.jpg)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on May 14, 2008, 07:34:21 AM
(http://www.sfgate.com/c/pictures/2002/06/09/csp_hydrogen-bomb.jpg)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 15, 2008, 05:33:05 AM
Violist Peter Cama-Lekx (http://cama-lekx.com/), who has just completed a Master's in viola performance at Boston University, and whose steady-state for as long as I've known him as been about two or three orders too busy (for he is trying to accomplish much) . . . Pete and I have rescheduled our duo recital for Wednesday, 18 June. Not only is it that this gives us ample calendar space for rehearsal, Pete's life over the next few weeks allows him to rehearse a lot. And, as I'm taking next week off from the various jobs, I will be able both to get the wedding music wrapped up, and get the clarinet into fighting trim.

The program:

Obsession & Digression || Duologue & Monologue
[ Listening to the Early 21st Century ]


Steve Hicken, The Rings of Saturn (2005) (cl/va duet; premiere)
Joshua Sellers, Dithyramb (1992, rev. 2008) (cl solo; premiere)
Karl Henning, Irreplaceable Doodles (2007) (cl solo)
Henning, Blue Shamrock (2002) (cl solo)
Henning, The Mousetrap (2007) (cl/va duet; premiere)

Karl Henning, clarinet
Peter Cama-Lekx, viola

Wednesday, 18 June 2008
12:15pm
The Cathedral Church of St Paul
138 Tremont Street, Boston


Blue Shamrock and the Irreplaceable Doodles are intense technical challenges, the kind of music which forces me to practice, rather than coast into a performance. The new duet, The Mousetrap, has difficulties of a similar order; knowing Pete for a crack violist, I wrote a part that he can really dig into . . . and sure enough, he has muttered things like, "Evil!," "You're crazy, you know," &c. as we've worked on the piece.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on May 15, 2008, 01:51:53 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 15, 2008, 05:33:05 AM
and sure enough, he has muttered things like, "Evil!," "You're crazy, you know," &c. as we've worked on the piece.
oh, we all knew that......
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 20, 2008, 07:16:27 AM
And now, per Brett's suggestion, some noodly organ toccata-ish bits  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 20, 2008, 01:08:59 PM
Weird, but entirely good, news: there is a CD with the 4 May performances of Pascha nostrum & Nuhro.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 20, 2008, 01:10:47 PM
Quote
And now, per Brett's suggestion, some noodly organ toccata-ish bits  ;)

And a kind of staggering brass chorale which practically wrote itself.  Weird.  But nice.

"Staggering" as in gradual entrances;  I wasn't being self-congratulatory  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Harry on May 23, 2008, 02:46:31 AM
The piece you send me, Prelude for Organ is quite a fascinating work, that kept me listening. :)
I will have to listen much more to it, and somehow relate the sounds to a real organ, but its certainly spellbounding.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 23, 2008, 10:13:42 AM
Thanks, Harry; and I hope that all is going well in preparation for tomorrow's performance!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Harry on May 23, 2008, 03:37:33 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 23, 2008, 10:13:42 AM
Thanks, Harry; and I hope that all is going well in preparation for tomorrow's performance!

Yes, all is going well!
It will be a success. :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 23, 2008, 04:34:41 PM
Just as I knew to expect: splendid!

I do have a special fondness for that Magnificat, you know!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 24, 2008, 04:38:33 PM
There's a lot that is 'untrue' to the piece in this MIDI . . . the organ patch is weird;  and because I'm not really happy with the solo string patches, I've here used a 'String Ensemble' patch for the string quartet, so that the quartet, too, sound much bigger in the mix than they ought.  Oh, and did I mention that the organ patch is weird? -- the final A in the organ is actually notated an octave lower than it sounds.  All the same, the surging energy of the piece comes across.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on May 24, 2008, 05:55:54 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 24, 2008, 04:38:33 PM
There's a lot that is 'untrue' to the piece in this MIDI . . . the organ patch is weird;  and because I'm not really happy with the solo string patches, I've here used a 'String Ensemble' patch for the string quartet, so that the quartet, too, sound much bigger in the mix than they ought.  Oh, and did I mention that the organ patch is weird? -- the final A in the organ is actually notated an octave lower than it sounds.  All the same, the surging energy of the piece comes across.
wait....... now which one is op.93?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on May 24, 2008, 06:19:46 PM
Karl, my 4000th post is coming up..... any ideas?

and when your 10,000th post comes up.... we'll have to make a thread for that!  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on May 25, 2008, 01:45:05 AM
Quote from: GGGGRRREEG on May 24, 2008, 06:19:46 PM
Karl, my 4000th post is coming up..... any ideas?

and when your 10,000th post comes up.... we'll have to make a thread for that!  :)

Harry will be there first...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on May 25, 2008, 03:49:39 AM
Quote from: Jezetha on May 25, 2008, 01:45:05 AM
Harry will be there first...
ok, then we should maybe start a single thread for everyone who reaches 10,000 maybe?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 25, 2008, 04:43:45 AM
Quote from: GGGGRRREEG on May 24, 2008, 05:55:54 PM
wait....... now which one is op.93?

The Wedding Music
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on May 25, 2008, 04:48:01 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 25, 2008, 04:43:45 AM
The Wedding Music
wow, you're actually playing that at a wedding?!
ok, how much for a plane ticket to?......
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 25, 2008, 05:07:29 AM
In this case, I am writing, not playing  :)

(But, I don't write clarinet parts which I cannot play.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 25, 2008, 05:12:18 AM
Quote from: GGGGRRREEG on May 25, 2008, 04:48:01 AM
ok, how much for a plane ticket to?......

Now, if you were thinking of coming to the recital in Boston, though . . . JetBlue flies direct to Boston from Ft Myers and Jacksonville.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on May 25, 2008, 05:41:22 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 25, 2008, 05:12:18 AM
Now, if you were thinking of coming to the recital in Boston, though . . . JetBlue flies direct to Boston from Ft Myers and Jacksonville.
If I could afford the plane tickets, stay, and actually get days off......
well, one day i should :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Harry on May 25, 2008, 07:18:52 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 23, 2008, 04:34:41 PM
Just as I knew to expect: splendid!

I do have a special fondness for that Magnificat, you know!

Nana brought me up to date, concerning the first performance of your Magnificat. It was a resounding success. The concert started with it, and was again performed at the end of the concert, lots of applause, lots of compliments.
It will again be performed coming Saturday in Groningen, and I will take pictures, and a video recording will be made.
Henning's name is resounding through our parts of the Netherlands. :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on May 25, 2008, 07:22:04 AM
I had been wondering how it went. Good for Karl (and for you, Harry!)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Harry on May 25, 2008, 07:24:56 AM
Quote from: Jezetha on May 25, 2008, 07:22:04 AM
I had been wondering how it went. Good for Karl (and for you, Harry!)

Thanks, but I did little enough, its Karl's writing, and Nana's choir. :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 25, 2008, 07:26:57 AM
Thank you most kindly, Harry; it is a very great pleasure when one's work is so generously received.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Harry on May 25, 2008, 07:30:12 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 25, 2008, 07:26:57 AM
Thank you most kindly, Harry; it is a very great pleasure when one's work is so generously received.

They demanded a second hearing of your work, so yes it was received with great enthusiasm!  :)
Nana wrote a Stabat Mater, and a Ave Maria for this concert, haven't seen the score, but Nana is lyrical about them, obviously! :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 26, 2008, 02:04:08 PM
Done composing the last of the wedding music!

(No, not quite; there's a hymn-setting yet to write.  But that is for another day.)

Now to get the parts prepared over the coming week . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 28, 2008, 09:55:57 AM
The entire compliment of instruments for the July Wedding Music is:  organ, clarinet quintet (i.e., clarinet and string quartet) and brass quintet.  Brett very helpfully furnished details of the course of the service/ceremony, especially where music was wanted, rough duration of music required, and even a few remarks on character or instrumentation.  At first the organist was apparently a bit nervous, and quite understandably.  Responsibility for a wedding's music normally rests squarely on the organist's shoulder;  then too, so much of the music prepared for most weddings comes from the same folder of a relatively small sampling of music . . . any organist worth his salt masters all this repertory in a couple of years' time . . . and the idea of having to prepare, from scratch, a substantial amount of music newly written for the occasion (and the composer an unknown to the organist), and that smoldering pile over there in the corner is all that remains of the organist's Comfort Zone : - )  But the restoration of the organist's equanimity was, for me, the work of but a moment . . . .

Apart from, say, an organist's paradigm-shift from "I've already got most of whatever music may be required in my fingers already" to "I've got to learn new music, and I don't have the music yet, nor do I even know yet just how much music I have to learn," such a project is a classic instance of the practical need to harmonize the composer's artistic freedom, with the perfectly natural expectations of music which is suited to the occasion.  What we don't want (neither the composer, nor the bride or groom) is anything on the order of the Pope demanding that Michelangelo explain his decision to include three Christs, a kangaroo and a mariachi band on the canvas of The Last Supper.

Thus, (and even though I didn't compose the numbers in order, see below) I thought of the music's unfolding in roughly these terms:  the music's character starting out in something of a stylistically 'free' vein, reflecting the gradual gathering of the guests from 'the world without';  and gradually adopting a more solemn (though not sombre) tone befitting the beautiful and elevated purpose of the Sacrament of Matrimony;  and at the last a cheerful (though still 'formal') Recessional to send everyone forth into the world in joy over the happy occasion.

Although I did not write the music in 'service order' (apart from getting an early start on the Prelude), it turned out (without having drawn up any 'instrumentation scheme' beforehand) that I composed for different combinations of the instruments (loosely speaking, on the model of, say, Pierrot lunaire and the Quatuor pour la fin du temps) number by number, so there is over the course of the service a built-in timbral variety.

№ 1 :: Prelude (clarinet in A, string quartet, brass quintet, organ)
Written as a kind of gradual crescendo, introducing the instrumental compliment choir by choir, so to speak.  It begins with organ solo, then the brass join.  In a generally minimalist vein, it begins with simple ostinato, the two hands in a kind of canon whose rhythmic patterns are a counterpoint to the metrical framework of 3/2.  There'll be a key change, and a modification of the canonic imitation, so that there is registral and character variety as the piece slowly unfolds.  First the string quartet, and later the clarinet, are introduced very simply, a chord (or in the case of the clarinet, a sustained tone) which adds a layer to a brief moment of the organ-VS.-brass game.  Then, per a suggestion from Brett, there is a passage of energetic organ doodling which then yields to a jaunty clarinet quintet.  This yields in turn to a long-breathed brass chorale, a series of transpositions all of the same pentad (a 'chord progression' which is in fact borrowed from one of the earlier brass-&-organ passages).  At length there is a (transposed and re-scored) return to earlier material which, I think, manages to feel like a new arrival.  The number ends quietly and unassumingly.

№ 2 :: Seating of the Parents (clarinet in A, string quartet, organ)
Rather than thinking in terms of ceremonially finding the parents their seats, I wrote this as at once a sort of 'extension' of the Prelude (tempo and meter are the same;  and the musical materials come in part straight from the Prelude), and yet as a stylistic variation, a playful scherzo perhaps reminiscent of Prokofiev's toccata mode . . . in which, as well as in its instrumentation, it forms a ready contrast to –

№ 3 :: Introitus (brass quintet)
[Brett: The audience should know something is beginning]  Thus, some big, austere brass, which will sound all the more striking as they've sat silent for the past two minutes.  Since there are more-nearly-traditional fanfarish elements in Nos. 4 & 5, I went Stark Modern with this.  Actually, one of those sketches I drew up for the Prelude, but which didn't make it in, was a patch of bustling Hindemithian two-part counterpoint;  I drew this out rhythmically, and (since registrally, it was more a string-or-clarinet thing, originally) split each line between a pair of instruments.  Musically (not thematically) I was thinking on the lines of some trumpet sennets in Shostakovich's music for the Kozintsev King Lear.  At all events, I think it reasonably effective as an attention-getter.

№ 4 :: Processional:  The Bridal Party (string quartet, brass quintet, organ)
A brief fanfare figure, then directly into straightforward (thought, I believe, not banal) procession music.  Eight years ago, I had fun drawing up an original harmonization for the hymn-tune Danby;  this mini-project briefly became almost an idée-fixe of mine, different instrumentations, expanding the solo voice part to a four-part choir arrangement, &c.  Anyway, in poking through old Finale files, I found a different accompaniment I drew up, some forgotten time ago, without making finalized use of it in anything, then;  and, in fact, it was perfectly suited to this new purpose, with the tune adapted to duple meter.

№ 5 :: Processional:  Entrance of the Bride (clarinet in B-flat, string quartet, brass quintet, organ)
This is set off from the Bridal Party Processional by a brief, wispy clarinet solo introduction which echoes one of the melodic notions in № 2 (which, actually, is something of a touching idea, perhaps).  Fanfarish bits here are more elaborate than in № 4;  I composed the processional melody proper, a double-period with phrases of six, five, five and five measures, respectively.  As with № 4, I vary the scoring as the tune returns.

№ 6a :: Psalm
№ 6b :: Alleluia

(Both in unison and unaccompanied.)
Apart from the Prelude, which was a work-in-progress for rather a while, this is the first music composed for the wedding.  I'd actually had the basic idea for the Alleluia at about the time when Brett first 'taped out' the service for me;  not all that surprising, perhaps, since I have had occasion to set the text Alleluia several times in the past, and I like to do something new with it each time.  For the Psalm, I composed a Psalm-tone (probably on the bus ride in to Boston one morning), and then merged text and music.  It is a flexible method of traditional sacred text-setting which I find very apt;  it never stales for me, never deteriorates into mere 'formula'.

№ 7 :: Unity Candle (clarinet in B-flat, string quartet, brass quintet)
Probably for no more cosmic reason than that it followed the Psalm and Alleluia on the page of the outline of the Service from which I was working, this was the second number completed.  I wonder if I omitted the organ from the scoring simply because I was thinking 'no organ' from the unaccompanied service-music of № 6;  as it turned out, though, I think that reserving the organ's return for the Recessional works very nicely.  Here, I just turned my hand to trying to write a sweetly gracious melody and bass-line;  and when I had these shaped to my liking, adding an inner voice or two, one of them at times gently florid.  The writing is thus quite simple, with lots of doublings;  and the contrasting middle section began as a clarinet-&-trumpets trio, for the simple reason that timbrally I had decided to leave them out from the A section.

[ When I was playing back the music (via MIDI, of course) to my wife and mom-in-law, they liked everything, to my great pleasure;  it was the Entrance of the Bride and the Unity Candle which they especially liked, though.  What above all was gratifying, was to hear my wife say, "Too bad we couldn't have you write music for our wedding" . . . because part of my preparing to write the several numbers of this piece, was reflecting on the hypothetical question, If this were my wedding, what music would I write, to touch my bride at this uniquely solemn moment? ]

№ 8 :: Recessional (clarinet in B-flat, string quartet, brass quintet, organ)
Here I wanted cheerful and lively music, with sprightly antiphonal call-&-answer of phrases, and with some fluidity of phrase-length as part of the rhythmic liveliness of the piece.

Actually, there does remain one bit of service-music yet to write, a strophic hymn-setting.  The groom is necessarily busy with many tasks preparing for the Big Day, but sometime soon he is to advise me of the text . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 28, 2008, 09:57:43 AM
To recapitulate:  I set out this year with three compositional goals: 1.  To complete the St John's Passion (which I had begun writing last summer, and for which there was the performance opportunity in March);  2.  To complete the music for Brett's wedding (complete rather than start; Brett and I had gotten the conversation going on this back in September);  3.  To complete, at last, White Nights.

So, with 1. and 2. accomplished before the end of 1H08 (and clocking in together at a bit more than 70 minutes of music), it does not seem at all unreasonable to manage the 20-25 minutes of music yet to compose, so that the ballet will at last see completion by the end of 2008.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on May 28, 2008, 10:42:16 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 28, 2008, 09:55:57 AM
What we don’t want (neither the composer, nor the bride or groom) is anything on the order of the Pope demanding that Michelangelo explain his decision to include three Christs, a kangaroo and a mariachi band on the canvas of The Last Supper.

;D

Will someone record your Wedding Music?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Harry on May 28, 2008, 01:50:04 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 28, 2008, 09:57:43 AM
To recapitulate:  I set out this year with three compositional goals: 1.  To complete the St John's Passion (which I had begun writing last summer, and for which there was the performance opportunity in March);  2.  To complete the music for Brett's wedding (complete rather than start; Brett and I had gotten the conversation going on this back in September);  3.  To complete, at last, White Nights.

So, with 1. and 2. accomplished before the end of 1H08 (and clocking in together at a bit more than 70 minutes of music), it does not seem at all unreasonable to manage the 20-25 minutes of music yet to compose, so that the ballet will at last see completion by the end of 2008.

Send me the St John passion, and I will try to program it with a choir as soon as I can.
Just send it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Catison on May 30, 2008, 09:20:40 PM
Quote from: Jezetha on May 28, 2008, 10:42:16 AM
;D

Will someone record your Wedding Music?

I would definitely like to, but I have to clear it with the musicians, who will be professional, and the church and organist.  And if I can, I will definitely put the event on YouTube.

Its going to be awesome.

Now to that hymn...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Catison on May 30, 2008, 09:27:00 PM
And let me add that I had been taking a small break from the forum to concentrate on work.  What a pleasant surprise to find your post here.  I really enjoyed reading your notes Karl.  If it would be possible, I would like to include something in the program about your thoughts on the music.  I am sure there will be many people who would love to read about the music, and then there will be others who will need some help figuring out what we are doing.

Listening to the Prelude now.  Your music keeps growing on me.  I have to admit that at first I didn't know exactly what to think, but now I am quite sure it is exactly what the bride and I want, and that is all that should matter.  If anything, we are having a live blue grass band during the reception, so if they don't like the music, it's their fault!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on May 30, 2008, 11:11:35 PM
Quote from: Catison on May 30, 2008, 09:20:40 PM
I would definitely like to, but I have to clear it with the musicians, who will be professional, and the church and organist.  And if I can, I will definitely put the event on YouTube.

Its going to be awesome.

Now to that hymn...

I hadn't realized it was your wedding, Catison... So, a bit belatedly - Congratulations! I hope you and your bride-to-be will have a day to remember.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on May 31, 2008, 06:33:44 AM
Quote from: Jezetha on May 30, 2008, 11:11:35 PM
I hadn't realized it was your wedding, Catison... So, a bit belatedly - Congratulations! I hope you and your bride-to-be will have a day to remember.
Same here.... didn't realize it was Catison's wedding (and Congratulations!)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Catison on May 31, 2008, 09:20:04 AM
Quote from: Jezetha on May 30, 2008, 11:11:35 PM
I hadn't realized it was your wedding, Catison... So, a bit belatedly - Congratulations! I hope you and your bride-to-be will have a day to remember.

Thanks for the good wishes.  We are at the tail end of wedding planning, and everything is coming together.  Working with Karl has been awesome.  Honestly, the idea of him composing music for our wedding was one of my first thoughts I had when I decided I was going to propose.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 01, 2008, 05:24:45 AM
Quote from: Harry on May 25, 2008, 07:18:52 AM
Nana brought me up to date, concerning the first performance of your Magnificat. It was a resounding success. The concert started with it, and was again performed at the end of the concert, lots of applause, lots of compliments.
It will again be performed coming Saturday in Groningen, and I will take pictures, and a video recording will be made.
Henning's name is resounding through our parts of the Netherlands. :)


How did the choir do last night, Harry?  Was the program well received?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Harry on June 01, 2008, 05:45:34 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 01, 2008, 05:24:45 AM
How did the choir do last night, Harry?  Was the program well received?

Even better my friend, your work was a complete success, and well received, and the choir performed excellently. Voices blend well, and your music fits the voices. There was a video made, and a recording, but the video is pal of course, so I hope you have a way to switch that back to NTSC, it is possible!
This Magnificat of yours is really something very special Karl.
No doubt Nana will send you her comments, and both audio/video registrations.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 02, 2008, 12:52:29 PM
Thank you very kindly, Harry.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 04, 2008, 11:44:58 AM
My name in pixels (http://www.stpaulboston.org/CalendarDetail.asp?id=7340)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: mn dave on June 04, 2008, 12:05:54 PM
Is it going to be on Youtube?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 04, 2008, 12:12:32 PM
Quote from: mn dave on June 04, 2008, 12:05:54 PM
Is it going to be on Youtube?

If I can find someone to man the video camera, maybe.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: mn dave on June 04, 2008, 12:27:38 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 04, 2008, 12:12:32 PM
If I can find someone to man the video camera, maybe.

I'd do it, but...you know...  :-\
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 04, 2008, 02:22:23 PM
Come on over, Boston is lovely in June!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: mn dave on June 04, 2008, 02:23:47 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 04, 2008, 02:22:23 PM
Come on over, Boston is lovely in June!

I've never been out East.

Though I did stop in Miami 20 years ago on my way to the Virgin Islands and my honeymoon.  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 04, 2008, 04:47:43 PM
Yee-haw! The score for the Opus 93 is all laid out!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on June 04, 2008, 06:29:44 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 04, 2008, 04:47:43 PM
Yee-haw! The score for the Opus 93 is all laid out!
is it a bluegrass score?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 15, 2008, 06:55:31 PM
Quote
Obsession & Digression || Duologue & Monologue
[ Listening to the Early 21st Century ]


Steve Hicken, The Rings of Saturn (2005) (cl/va duet; premiere)
Joshua Sellers, Dithyramb (1992, rev. 2008) (cl solo; premiere)
Karl Henning, Irreplaceable Doodles (2007) (cl solo)
Henning, Blue Shamrock (2002) (cl solo)
Henning, The Mousetrap (2007) (cl/va duet; premiere)

Karl Henning, clarinet
Peter Cama-Lekx, viola

Wednesday, 18 June 2008
12:15pm
The Cathedral Church of St Paul
138 Tremont Street, Boston


Rehearsal tonight with Peter
went very well; The Mousetrap will go very well indeed.

Now, if only I had time to practice my clarinet solo numbers  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 17, 2008, 03:11:16 AM
Just for the record, Pete is still calling me "evil."

Few enough have earned the right to sling that adjective at me . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 18, 2008, 03:27:11 AM
Well, today is the day.

Here goes . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 18, 2008, 03:32:45 AM
In rehearsing The Mousetrap, Pete and I have found that it runs a bit longer than I'd expected earlier on. And it's a lunchtime recital, and quite a few fellow workers here at the office will turn out . . . so we can't have the concert running long. Regrettably, then, I'll strike Blue Shamrock from today's program, and figure on including it in a program later in the year.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on June 18, 2008, 04:01:47 AM
Good luck, Karl!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidRoss on June 18, 2008, 04:06:01 AM
Wish I were there.  This reminds me that I've not listened to any Henning for awhile!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 18, 2008, 04:19:51 AM
Thanks, lads!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 20, 2008, 09:13:47 AM
Now it can be told:  I had a blast on Wednesday.  Pete is such a damned good player!  The performance of The Mousetrap, nothwithstanding its distance from Strict Perfection, amply justified my speculation in writing such a behemoth of a chamber work.

I hadn't thought about it in a while;  yet when I was asked the inevitable question, yesterday, about what tie-in the title has with the piece, my former thoughts had settled into something approaching coherence.

The title comes from Hamlet.  The play-within-the-play is The Murder of Gonzago, and yet when Claudius asks, Hamlet tells him the name is The Mousetrap.  Generally, in the background of the composition, were thoughts of how Shakespeare on one level, drew frankly from existing dramatic sources, but created something of excellence which is all his own;  and on another level, has a distinct dramatic event which is an organic piece of the whole.  Part of my thinking in the piece was, a new (for myself) approach to including 'found objects', and also variation in representing the object.

Now, I started writing a piece for Pete and me to play together almost exactly a year ago.  Originally it was going to be a relatively brief piece . . . and sparse and atmospheric.  But there wasn't the time to wrap up composition and get even an easy piece rehearsed in time for the recital, so I set the MS. down.

By the time I took it back up, I had decided on a somewhat grander plan.  Part of this may simply have been, that in my mind, it was a slow-sustained piece for a long time now, and compositionally I wanted to write a burst of activity to contrast.  Even in the early stages of the composition, I had included an 'organic quotation', though something pretty obscure and with sentimental value here at home, to make Maria and Irina smile . . . an allusion (though not, in The Mousetrap, in waltz-time) to a waltz used in the Gary Cooper / Audrey Hepburn movie Love in the Afternoon, called "Fascination."  Soon I was not only broadening the compositional scope, but making a game of composing an environment whose 'orbit' might capture various bits from the literature.  Part of what was going on, too, was likely the fact that in writing for viola, I had in mind Shostakovich's references elsewhere in both the Viola Sonata and the Fifteenth Symphony.  And my own fascination with enlarging the piece was partly a matter of building on the Studies in Impermanence . . . thinking that, having managed a block of 20 minutes with a solo wind instrument, it must after all be an even easier accomplishment with two instruments.

Imperfections of execution notwithstanding, response was warm, from listeners with a variety of musical background.

A friend of mine has served as a recording engineer intern at Symphony Hall this past season (and she is going to go back to school for more studies this fall).  She very graciously fetched in her gear and recorded the recital;  she sounds confident in the quality of the resulting production.  Before I actually get my own hands on the recording, she is going to clean up such things as, the rumble of the Red Line trains regularly passing underneath the Cathedral . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 20, 2008, 09:17:15 AM
Oh! And on a separate matter, while she cannot guarantee anything until she has the disc before her, there is the possibility that the recording of the premiere of the Passion that Ed gave me, might conceivably be cleaned up a bit.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 27, 2008, 07:04:56 AM
Artist at play:

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3043/2616174528_15d9ae45a7_m.jpg)

Artist at work:

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3188/2616175836_4477f87715_m.jpg)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: lukeottevanger on June 27, 2008, 11:40:38 AM
Sorry, posted in wrong thread...  :-[
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on June 27, 2008, 01:52:57 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 27, 2008, 07:04:56 AM
Artist at play:

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3043/2616174528_15d9ae45a7_m.jpg)

wait, what is she playing? Hide and go seek? Who's better, you or her?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: lukeottevanger on June 27, 2008, 02:00:25 PM
Evidently he is - that's him, disguised as a bush; she walked straight past him.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on June 27, 2008, 02:01:46 PM
Quote from: lukeottevanger on June 27, 2008, 02:00:25 PM
Evidently he is - that's him, disguised as a bush; she walked straight past him.
"Oh, I'm not really married to her, this is just the lady I spy on and take pictures of from time to time".
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 27, 2008, 02:46:10 PM
I was a teenage shrubbery
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 28, 2008, 09:26:47 AM
Although timing and the graphic result all worked out, preparation of the parts for Brett's wedding music surprised me by how much time the end-game consumed . . . far 'hairier' an experience than the prep of the parts for (say) Out in the Sun.  And, as I am gearing up now to wrap up the ballet (I think I hear Allan chuckling, but then, one is pleased to incite some mirth in so fine a chap), the experience with the parts for the Opus 93 indicates that post-production of White Nights will be sixfold hairier.

This sober consideration has prompted me to take seriously, for the first time, a switch from Finale to Sibelius.

And what the demo for Sibelius shows me about the interface between parts and scores, looks very good indeed.  Honestly, it makes me wish I'd switched before work on the Opus 93.

For this weekend, though, it is still 'pre-compositional' refamiliarization with the project, and allowing the intuitive musical notions accumulate.

Well, and finding the sketches for Scene viii, which it will be about time soon to write out in proper scoring.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on June 29, 2008, 06:26:19 AM
So, you already have both Finale and Sibelius?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 29, 2008, 11:34:20 AM
I'm awaiting delivery of Sibelius . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on June 29, 2008, 06:50:07 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 29, 2008, 11:34:20 AM
I'm awaiting delivery of Sibelius . . . .
wow, seriously?
you'll have to specifically tell me what the advantage is- what is it about the interface between the parts and scores? Is it just a much better, quicker, more efficient system?

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 30, 2008, 01:46:30 AM
Rest assured, I shall report.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 30, 2008, 05:37:55 PM
QuoteWell, and finding the sketches for Scene viii, which it will be about time soon to write out in proper scoring.

Found 'em! Full speed ahead!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 05, 2008, 05:15:45 AM
Today is The Day, you know  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on July 05, 2008, 05:25:47 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 05, 2008, 05:15:45 AM
Today is The Day, you know  :)

Really?! I hope all things matrimonial and musical are perfect today.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Harry on July 05, 2008, 05:28:32 AM
Think of four marriages and one, well what was it......
Fun film, fun complications. ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 05, 2008, 05:29:16 AM
Quote from: Jezetha on July 05, 2008, 05:25:47 AM
Really?! I hope all things matrimonial and musical are perfect today.

A beautiful, neighborly thought, Johan!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 05, 2008, 05:30:21 AM
Harry! Any word on video or other recording of Magnificat? I'm in the dark, here  ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Harry on July 05, 2008, 05:33:38 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 05, 2008, 05:30:21 AM
Harry! Any word on video or other recording of Magnificat? I'm in the dark, here  ;D

Not yet, Nana has gone on vacation to Georgia, but she said it was done, but it needs to get from PAL to NTCS, and that will pose problems.
Pictures are also made, but as yet nothing came my way. Nana is simply to busy I guess.
But it will go your way, I promise.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 05, 2008, 05:39:13 AM
No worries; I figured that it was a matter of Nana being busy. Dank je wel!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Harry on July 05, 2008, 05:41:45 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 05, 2008, 05:39:13 AM
No worries; I figured that it was a matter of Nana being busy. Dank je wel!

Geen probleem Karl, het komt wel goed! ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 07, 2008, 07:32:56 AM
Quote from: GGGGRRREEG on June 29, 2008, 06:50:07 PM
wow, seriously?
you'll have to specifically tell me what the advantage is- what is it about the interface between the parts and scores? Is it just a much better, quicker, more efficient system?

I'm still learning.  Good news is that a chum at the MFA has an extra copy he was sent of the big Sibelius manual.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 08, 2008, 04:19:26 AM
Word from Brett on the ceremony is all most gratifying.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 08, 2008, 11:06:19 AM
And, coincidentally, the Wedding Palace on the banks of the River Neva in St Petersburg where Maria and I were joined in holy matrimony:

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3008/2649854735_dfc02532ea.jpg?v=0)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on July 08, 2008, 11:51:54 AM
Beautiful, Karl! (And it's good to know everything went well at the other wedding.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on July 15, 2008, 08:42:53 AM
So what is the status of White Nights, probably the only Dostoyevsky ballet in existence, or at least one composed by an American, albeit a Russophile in more ways than one!   ;)

There is also that highly curious story about the non-Russian Moscow!   :o
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 15, 2008, 08:46:57 AM
In a holding pattern while I learn Sibelius.

Good news is, a chum at the Museum who recently bought Sibelius was sent an extra copy of the Comprehensive Guide to Sibelius . . . he graciously made me welcome to this, and I started reading it on the train this morning.

I realized at an early stage that I was not simply going to learn what is different in Sibelius by keeping at work on the ballet;  I've got to make my way along the learning curve, first.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on July 15, 2008, 09:03:19 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 15, 2008, 08:46:57 AM
In a holding pattern while I learn Sibelius.

Good news is, a chum at the Museum who recently bought Sibelius was sent an extra copy of the Comprehensive Guide to Sibelius . . . he graciously made me welcome to this, and I started reading it on the train this morning.

I realized at an early stage that I was not simply going to learn what is different in Sibelius by keeping at work on the ballet;  I've got to make my way along the learning curve, first.

Frustrating to some extent: you want to spend time directly on the composition rather than the mechanical tool to write it down.  But I suppose all composers had to spend time buying ink and nibs and paper, and occasionally it took months to do all that: ask Liadov!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on July 15, 2008, 11:57:25 AM
Quote from: Cato on July 15, 2008, 09:03:19 AM
ask Liadov!
well, he could, but i don't think he'd answer back  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 18, 2008, 07:27:43 AM
Not really news, but I was reading through the scores of the Sinfonietta and of Moonrise for brass quintet this morning.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on July 18, 2008, 11:51:45 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 18, 2008, 07:27:43 AM
Not really news, but I was reading through the scores of the Sinfonietta and of Moonrise for brass quintet this morning.

Any second thoughts, or third thoughts, or even bird thoughts...for flights of fancy...or fancy flights?!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 18, 2008, 11:57:10 AM
The Sinfonietta I hadn't looked at in . . . a long time.  One group, outside the Commonwealth, once performed it and made cuts which they only informed me of after the fact;  they wanted to excise some of the 'repetition'.  Though it is an "old" piece of mine, I don't seem to find any faulty repetition in it.

Anyway, the new thoughts are all pleasant;  I still like both scores, and gladly own them.  I am sorry that Moonrise is still waiting for performance;  parts of it ring with especial sweetness.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Szykneij on August 02, 2008, 06:39:44 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 15, 2008, 08:46:57 AM
In a holding pattern while I learn Sibelius.

Karl, the BSO gives workshops every year on Sibelius that you might want to look into. They're usually held at Berklee's midi-lab and are relatively inexpensive. I've taken a couple, but unfortunately I didn't retain much because I didn't have an immediate need to use what was covered. Here is a link to last season's offerings. They should be posting workshops for the 2008-9 school year soon.

http://bso.org/bso/mods/toc_01_gen_images.jsp;jsessionid=LQMIP2X4ZEU3WCTFQMGCFEQ?id=bcat5220083
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 03, 2008, 06:15:29 AM
Thanks, Tony! Will investigate.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 16, 2008, 07:02:46 AM
I was searching for something else, but stayed to re-read this:

Quote from: 22 March 08
On the whole, yesterday's premiere of the Passion went well.  Of course, I could readily draw up a list of 50 items which want improvement, or modification, or just plain wanted happening, and I wish there had been the opportunity to address these (in many cases, preventively) in rehearsal -- and the opportunity simply was not made available to me. But nothing that went amiss was 'fatal'.  And considering it was the first public performance of a 40-minute piece for unaccompanied choir, and that it did not get started until the choir had already been singing off-&-on for 3 hours (the call was 11, and the Good Friday service started as 12), and that it was scheduled in Holy Week when there's a lot else on the choir's plate . . . truly, the composer is well content to say, "on the whole, good."

One added bonus is, that a friend of mine kindly agreed to operate a video camera, so that in addition to the audio recording, there is a visual document of the event.

Unfortunately, I doubt that the video record will ever be made available to me.  No further comment.

Except that in no case would the sound on the video have been as good as the audio recording (with its particular shortcomings), anyway.

If anyone would like a copy of the Passion, send word.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 16, 2008, 07:04:29 AM
A fellow former chorister at St Paul's (indeed, a fellow bass) is heading up to Ithaca next week where he will be doing his doctoral work (musicology). Yesterday after work we took dinner (and curiously light Thai beer) to catch up and compare notes. He will be visiting Boston again from time to time; for one thing, he's been part of an editorial team in Cambridge working on a C.P.E. Bach edition. Intelligent and affable fellow; he has a future.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 18, 2008, 06:50:35 PM
There's a Russian saying, If you want to make God laugh, tell Him your plans.

I was hoping to spend this evening burning discs, but for 4-1/2 hours now (and counting) my computer has been taken up with security and systems updates.  I got two discs burnt in that time, but they're both just four of the five tracks.  What a discomfiture in the botty.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on August 19, 2008, 01:33:44 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 18, 2008, 06:50:35 PM
There's a Russian saying, If you want to make God laugh, tell Him your plans.

I was hoping to spend this evening burning discs, but for 4-1/2 hours now (and counting) my computer has been taken up with security and systems updates.  I got two discs burnt in that time, but they're both just four of the five tracks.  What a discomfiture in the botty.

You seem to be the first mortal, Karl, whose posterior needs regular security and systems updates.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 19, 2008, 04:41:13 AM
( Oh my . . . . )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 19, 2008, 04:46:34 AM
I elected to be more pig-headed than usual yester night, and I was determined to wait out the various (or, serial, rather) modifications/updates which were commandeering my PC, and burn the number of discs which I had planned.  Normally I am abed between 9 and 10 in order to be well rested for the next day's work;  I did at last get the work done at the computer, which I wished to have done, but it was almost two in the morning by the time I hit the hay.  Sort of running on fumes this morning, but it's going to be all right.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 21, 2008, 08:30:30 AM
(http://engrishfunny.wordpress.com/files/2008/08/confusedchanting-copy1.jpg)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on August 22, 2008, 07:10:24 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 21, 2008, 08:30:30 AM
(http://engrishfunny.wordpress.com/files/2008/08/confusedchanting-copy1.jpg)
Ha, you need to show that to all of your singers!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Szykneij on August 22, 2008, 11:42:26 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 21, 2008, 08:30:30 AM
(http://engrishfunny.wordpress.com/files/2008/08/confusedchanting-copy1.jpg)


"For every battle of the warrior is with confused noise, and garments rolled in blood; but this shall be with burning and fuel of fire."

... although Im sure that isn't what the sign is referencing.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: M forever on August 22, 2008, 04:06:31 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 08, 2008, 11:06:19 AM
And, coincidentally, the Wedding Palace on the banks of the River Neva in St Petersburg where Maria and I were joined in holy matrimony:

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3008/2649854735_dfc02532ea.jpg?v=0)

Are you sure that was in St.Petersburg? Looks more like Las Vegas to me  $:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 26, 2008, 05:43:54 AM
Just this morning heard from Steve Hicken, who has received the disc.  He seems pleased with the performance.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: lukeottevanger on August 26, 2008, 02:43:05 PM
I've just had the immense pleasure of listening to Karl's Passion and I'm simply staggered by it. I've just overloaded Karl's PM box with a series of missives as I ponder on just some of the many and various striking qualities of the  piece, but essentially I think it is a consummately realised, perfectly paced, and above all hauntingly beautiful piece which Karl must be immensely proud of. The large-scale structure is underpinned with the most wonderful sense of harmony and harmonic type, and an ability to slip between these types completely naturally. The spellbinding chorus during the crucifixion is almost unbearable, with its aching augmented intervals, its melismas, its softly droning lower voices - I expected it would be when I first saw the score a few months ago. The restrained and sonorous beauty of the closing pages, though, really only comes home listening to a recording, and again it's bursting with subtle touches - like the soprano/alto doubling on the last page - which passed me by when I read the score but which seem inspired now I hear the music in the flesh. Which puts me to shame somewhat, I feel.

Thanks for sharing this piece, Karl - it's one of the very very few 'pieces-by-a-bloke-I-know-off-the-internet' that I've acquired which is worthy of a much, much greater hearing. Most of the others are by Henning too, FWIW.....  ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Guido on August 26, 2008, 03:57:06 PM
And where or how might we share in this pleasure?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 26, 2008, 04:04:04 PM
Check PM, Guido
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on August 26, 2008, 04:04:45 PM
The Passion is a beautiful piece. Wringing harmonies. The last section is hypnotic in a Pärt-like way (Fratres sprang to mind). I think you have created a very effective and affecting piece of music.

(Looking at your list of works, Karl, I was fascinated by one work-in-progress for large orchestra, opus 75 - White Nights. Ballet in Four Nights & a Morning. I wonder whether your Wagnerian interest has anything to do with it...)

And now I'm off to bed!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 26, 2008, 04:07:31 PM
Oh, but the ballet is to be performed in a single evening, Johan, not over five days  ;)

Many thanks, gents!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Lilas Pastia on August 26, 2008, 06:06:27 PM
Sunday should be ok for me to listen to it. Karl, what structure did you adopt? Can you describe how you have allotted the roles / voices ?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on August 27, 2008, 07:54:52 AM
A few statistics:

Henning, Irreplaceable Doodles, downloaded 20 times

Henning, The Mousetrap, downloaded 23 times

Henning, The Passion according to St John, downloaded 36 times
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 27, 2008, 08:31:59 AM
Quote from: Lilas Pastia on August 26, 2008, 06:06:27 PM
Sunday should be ok for me to listen to it. Karl, what structure did you adopt? Can you describe how you have allotted the roles / voices ?

I owe you an answer, André, only I need a day which is a bit less of a blur than today.  I crave your patience.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Lilas Pastia on August 27, 2008, 05:55:13 PM
Your cravings are mine, Karl!

As you have surmised, I want to listen with a modicum of preparation, since there are no proper notes to accompany a download!  :D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters (Passion, Opus 92)
Post by: karlhenning on August 28, 2008, 06:34:36 AM
For several years, the Good Friday tradition at St Paul's (the Episcopal Cathedral in Boston) has included the choir's singing of an edition (prepared by the prior music director) of a plainchant setting of the St John Passion.  It's nice enough, and was an appropriately solemn musical reflection for that annual occasion.  Apart from the crowd bits (parallel organum with full choir), we always sang it with individual voices for the personages, and of course far the greatest burden rested on the Narrator, a former alto unusually comfortable in the top of her range.  In truth, the whole "lie" of the setting was high-ish (the role of Pilate especially came off as rather a squealey tenor) . . . but, as I say, musically satisfactory.

Without going into the details of the nearly-unqualified disaster which was the performance of this Passion setting the first year of the new music director's tenure — nothing went wrong with it which could not have been avoided by (a) proper rehearsal and (b) assigning the roles to voices suited to the tessitura — this new m.d. took an irrational and irreversible dislike to this lovely traditional Passion setting.  (It apparently has never occurred to that new m.d. that there are things — indeed, that there is much — which he, personally, ought to have done musically otherwise in that experience.)

Anyway, as quondam Interim Choir Director, I did not see any good outcome to a hypothetical attempt to restore that traditional plainchant Passion to the new m.d.'s graces.  So, as then Composer-in-Residence, I essentially seized the opportunity, and suggested to the new m.d. that I compose a new setting, tailored to our choir.

Originally, I had the idea of spare use of some instruments, though mostly for interludes, hardly at all for accompaniment, strictly speaking.  And in fact, I began by composing an instrumental introduction.  But even so, my early thoughts were to basically compose the choral setting, and fit in interludes after;  but before long, I decided on a purely unaccompanied piece.

Another early decision (especially considering how ill-suited the solo voices which the new m.d. had employed in the 'old Passion' were for this musical environment) was that there would be no solo voices;  the whole choir would (for the most part) sing through the whole thing.

At the start, I knew that for the Crucifixion I wanted to write something in the harmonically rich, rhythmically supple vein of my anthem Nuhro;  that much of the text before would be delivered in a plainchant Psalm-tone (something not all that technically removed from the 'old Passion' we had used);  and that I wanted polyphonic-ish passages to break things up from time to time ('wrong-note Monteverdi', if you like).

With that much pre-compositional notion settled, I started by writing an original plainchant Psalm-tone one morning while riding the bus into Boston.  And for probably almost a month, I would chip away at the task of setting the text on the morning commute (including the imitative material for the sections, "I told you that I am he ..." and "Now Simon Peter was standing ...").  When I had gotten a good start on the piece (perhaps a quarter of the text taken care of), I set the piece down to see to other pieces (the Nativity mini-cantata Castelo dos anjos for Tapestry, and the completion of the clarinet/viola duet, The Mousetrap).  This was perhaps late May of 2007

Time and events interposed, and it wound up being some while before I could take up composition again.  My weekly schedule got rather too hectic for me to find musical purchase in order to resume the task;  and a friend (and the unfailing patience and support of my family) made it possible for me to spend a week down in Florida, when I should be at complete liberty to compose, and do nothing else (nothing else obligatory, at any rate).

Honestly, then, I don't really have a clear, conscious bead on how I got from that one-quarter 'torso' of the piece, and the final result.  I flew to Florida, had dinner with my friends, went to bed, woke up the next morning, and got back to work.  There was a lot of work yet to do, and I was not conscious of any 'this is what I'll do at this point in the text . . . and this is what I'll do at this other point . . . .'  Enough time had passed that I simply had to get the piece finished;  I had 'lived with' the text and project long enough that I just felt that I could write it, if I had time to dedicate to the work.  And I wrote;  I just kept writing until I got to the end of the text.  One of my own favorite passages, the Descent from the Cross, I started writing one morning;  but the musical idea for that bit of the text only came to me the evening before.

One amusing post-script to that is:  once I got to the end of the text as my friend at the Cathedral had sent it to me, I realized that the end was missing a few verses.  I had written the double-bar (p. 45 of the score), and I was elated at having finished at last!  And I went for a swim.  But through that blur of delight in the accomplishment, there gradually came the (obvious, it ought to have been, really, as I've sung it God knows how many times) realization that we're supposed to sing a bit more.  I didn't do anything about it right away, since my stay in Florida was about drawn to an end, anyway.  It was a Sunday night when I returned to Boston;  Monday morning I got up, went in to the office, searched the on-line Lectionary, and found my "missing" text.  On the train-ride home that night, I composed the melody to set the text, and over that evening and the next, composed the accompaniment 'underneath' the text.

One thing I should add, especially since I've stated that I composed this setting not for solo voice(s):  in this first performance, we do hear solo voices for most of the rhythmically demanding soprano and alto lines.  It's not what I wanted;  but the music director had not rehearsed this music properly, and then time was running short.  So his "solution" was to let soloists sing.

Ah, well.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on August 28, 2008, 07:36:52 AM
Current statistics:

Henning, Irreplaceable Doodles, downloaded 25 times

Henning, The Mousetrap, downloaded 29 times

Henning, The Passion according to St John, downloaded 44 times
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 28, 2008, 08:48:56 AM
And Steve Hicken logs a note of thanks on his blog. (http://listen101.blogspot.com/2008/08/workshop-x.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: SonicMan46 on August 28, 2008, 11:36:32 AM
Karl - thanks for alerting me to the downloads of your pieces that Johan has been tracking in recent posts in this thread!  :)

So far, Irreplaceable Doodles, Op. 89 - mesmerizing w/ the clarinet just floating & caressing the notes - great playing on your part!  Listening via Windows Media Player - the 'visualization' that I was using seem just a perfect combination -  :)

The Mousetrap, Op. 91 - enjoy the clarinet & viola together; a much longer work - loved the interaction of the two instruments; again, congrats on both of these compositions - my first listenings of Henning's music -  :D

Passion According to St. John, Op. 92 - coming up next - thanks again for providing these experiences - Dave  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Wanderer on August 29, 2008, 12:54:46 AM
I must have missed the announcement or something.
Karl, where can I find the new pieces?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on August 29, 2008, 01:16:44 AM
Tasos, YHM.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 29, 2008, 04:37:50 AM
Tasos, I was sure I'd sent you a PM!  Deep apologies for my befuddlement!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: mn dave on August 29, 2008, 09:59:39 AM
Please, sir. May I have some more?  ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 29, 2008, 12:11:05 PM
Breaking news . . . Watch This Space.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: lukeottevanger on August 29, 2008, 12:20:59 PM
What? This one?  ???
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: mn dave on August 29, 2008, 12:22:13 PM
A Naxos contract?  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 29, 2008, 12:27:58 PM
Luke!  :D

Quote from: mn dave on August 29, 2008, 12:22:13 PM
A Naxos contract?  ;)

Oh, not that I've heard . . . .

Brett advises me that mp3's are uploaded for the Grand Festival Suite, Opus 93 (https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/btstewart/Music/Henning/)

I know the composer can hardly wait to listen (but he's at the MFA tonight . . . .)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: mn dave on August 29, 2008, 12:30:24 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 29, 2008, 12:27:58 PM
Luke!  :D

Oh, not that I've heard . . . .

Brett advises me that mp3's are uploaded for the Grand Festival Suite, Opus 93 (https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/btstewart/Music/Henning/)

I know the composer can hardly wait to listen (but he's at the MFA tonight . . . .)

Ooo. I think that's in my inbox already. Eager to hear later.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 29, 2008, 12:33:49 PM
Quote from: mn dave on August 29, 2008, 12:30:24 PM
Ooo. I think that's in my inbox already. Eager to hear later.

Splendid, splendid!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 29, 2008, 12:41:01 PM
(I just hope that Luke has watched The Right Space . . . .)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: lukeottevanger on August 29, 2008, 12:44:45 PM
I think I have, yes....
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 29, 2008, 12:47:13 PM
Is any space The Right Space? That could be a question, of course.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: lukeottevanger on August 29, 2008, 12:48:15 PM
The question mark implies that it is, certainly.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 29, 2008, 12:49:46 PM
Hmm. I don't remember ever furnishing you the score for the wedding music, Luke . . . apart from your guessing the brass quintet number (Introitus).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on August 29, 2008, 12:58:23 PM
Update:

Henning, Irreplaceable Doodles, downloaded 28 times

Henning, The Mousetrap, downloaded 34 times

Henning, The Passion according to St John, downloaded 52 times
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: lukeottevanger on August 29, 2008, 01:11:38 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 29, 2008, 12:49:46 PM
Hmm. I don't remember ever furnishing you the score for the wedding music, Luke . . . apart from your guessing the brass quintet number (Introitus).

No, I haven't seen it - would be very interested to do so, of course.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on August 29, 2008, 01:57:36 PM
Hey, Karl, I just got your e-mail today and have finished listening to all that you've sent me/what Jezetha uploaded. Very glad to get the link.

My favorite out all of those is either Irreplaceable Doodles or Mousetrap, though i can't decide. One is jumpy and rhythmic while the other is very mellow and meditational (yeah, i made up that word). Very good to listen to side by side!  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: M forever on August 29, 2008, 02:00:30 PM
Quote from: Jezetha on August 29, 2008, 12:58:23 PM
Update:

Henning, Irreplaceable Doodles, downloaded 28 times

Henning, The Mousetrap, downloaded 34 times

Henning, The Passion according to St John, downloaded 52 times

Where are the links for these downloads?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 29, 2008, 04:02:35 PM
Quote from: M forever on August 29, 2008, 02:00:30 PM
Where are the links for these downloads?

M, check PM
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 29, 2008, 04:05:50 PM
Quote from: lukeottevanger on August 29, 2008, 01:11:38 PM
No, I haven't seen it - would be very interested to do so, of course.

You are most kind;  it will likely be Saturday evening (Chowder Time) before I can mash the links you kindly furnished, and I can also e-mail you a pdf file . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: M forever on August 29, 2008, 04:16:44 PM
Quote from: GGGGRRREEG on August 29, 2008, 01:57:36 PM
meditational (yeah, i made up that word)

No, I think that's an actual word.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: lukeottevanger on August 29, 2008, 11:28:01 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 29, 2008, 04:05:50 PM
You are most kind;  it will likely be Saturday evening (Chowder Time) before I can mash the links you kindly furnished, and I can also e-mail you a pdf file . . . .

That would be great, thank you!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Wanderer on August 30, 2008, 12:56:51 AM
Johan and Karl:
Thank you both. I downloaded the pieces and will be listening to them during the weekend.  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on August 30, 2008, 07:41:27 AM
Quote from: M forever on August 29, 2008, 04:16:44 PM
No, I think that's an actual word.
interesting....... i guess it would be the adjective form, but i can't remember the last time seeing it, so writing it felt like i was just making it up.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on August 30, 2008, 07:44:06 AM
Hey, did anyone catch the theme from Petrushka at the end of Mousetrap? It hard to miss......

btw, is that from a Russian folksong?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 30, 2008, 09:28:56 AM
A waltz by Lanner . . . so a quotation of a quotation.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on August 31, 2008, 03:02:40 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 30, 2008, 09:28:56 AM
A waltz by Lanner . . . so a quotation of a quotation.
i bet you wouldn't have used it if it weren't in Petrushka  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 31, 2008, 04:14:40 PM
Well . . . I used other things that aren't in Petrushka . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on August 31, 2008, 10:49:38 PM
Current statistics:

Henning, Irreplaceable Doodles, downloaded 30 times

Henning, The Mousetrap, downloaded 37 times

Henning, The Passion according to St John, downloaded 55 times
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 03, 2008, 03:55:25 PM
Thank you, everyone, for taking the time to listen.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on September 03, 2008, 04:06:39 PM
Latest statistics:

Henning, Irreplaceable Doodles, downloaded 31 times

Henning, The Mousetrap, downloaded 41 times

Henning, The Passion according to St John, downloaded 58 times
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 03, 2008, 04:13:14 PM
Quote from: Jezetha on September 03, 2008, 01:28:14 PM
It's between the 49th and 55th second... DSCH is also present at one point, as another poster already remarked. I like the sonority of viola plus clarinet.

(The same Tristan allusion returns between 18:51-18:58)

I'll check into that, Johan.  Your question takes me aback, a little, for I did make something of a compositional game (though the piece is not all gaming) of including references to several composers . . . only Wagner wasn't really one of them.

The Royal Theme from the Musical Offering assumes fairly regular importance in The Mousetrap, it crops up in a variety of guises and textures.  At one point, its inversion flirts with becoming almost a Debussy allusion.  One section is a game on the triplet ostinato from the Moonlight Sonata, which winds up stubbornly hewing to the Bach/Frederick motive.  There's a lilting idea which actually refers to what Gary Cooper's character calls "a sentimental Viennese schmaltz" in Love in the Afternoon, "Fascination";  although I borrow its characteristic gesture, I don't allow it to be itself, a waltz . . . so in a way, the citation of the Lanner waltz later, ties in with that (in my curious thinking).  There's a fleeting Brahms reference, which is a pun on the scoring, from the E-flat clarinet sonata (which violists also play).  And references to two Shostakovich symphonies, the first movement of the Tenth, and the last movement of the Fifteenth (itself a return to the opening theme of the first movement).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 03, 2008, 04:25:59 PM
Now, the fact is that I don't yet know Tristan particularly well.  And, ironically, in Love in the Afternoon, when Audrey Hepburn hums the tune "Fascination," and her father asks her what that is . . . and she had told her father that she was going to the opera . . . she fibs, and replies, "Tristan and Isolde, Papa."

"Funny, I have a feeling I've heard it before," responds Maurice Chevalier, "and it wasn't at the Opera."
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Michael on September 04, 2008, 09:28:44 AM
Quote from: Jezetha on September 03, 2008, 04:06:39 PM
Latest statistics:

Henning, Irreplaceable Doodles, downloaded 31 times

Henning, The Mousetrap, downloaded 41 times

Henning, The Passion according to St John, downloaded 58 times

May I ask where it is possible to download this music?(Maybe there is a problem with my eyes  ;D ) I am very curious about it.  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on September 04, 2008, 09:33:22 AM
Quote from: Michael on September 04, 2008, 09:28:44 AM
May I ask where it is possible to download this music?(Maybe there is a problem with my eyes  ;D ) I am very curious about it.  ;)

I think the composer himself will help you out. And no, there is nothing wrong with your eyes....
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: lukeottevanger on September 04, 2008, 09:34:40 AM
Be careful, though, Michael. This thread is evidently its very own mousetrap, baited with fresh Henning compositions. There's a few of us ensnared at the moment...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 04, 2008, 09:36:09 AM
(Uh-oh.)

Check PM, Michael!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Lethevich on September 05, 2008, 06:42:07 AM
Is it ok to share these files outside of GMG (publically, rather than friend to friend), or are they being kept under wraps for now?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 05, 2008, 06:44:14 AM
Quote from: Lethe on September 05, 2008, 06:42:07 AM
Is it ok to share these files outside of GMG (publically, rather than friend to friend), or are they being kept under wraps for now?

None of the pieces are contracted to a publisher, so for my part, that's all right.  It's Johan's "space," so meseems his permission is needed, too.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on September 05, 2008, 06:58:06 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 05, 2008, 06:44:14 AM
None of the pieces are contracted to a publisher, so for my part, that's all right.  It's Johan's "space," so meseems his permission is needed, too.

I am only hosting the pieces, so - permission granted, of course.

By the way - the downloading has been so tremendous, the more than 4 GB of 'direct downloads' I still had is now gone. It will take a few seconds more, I think, to download. I am thinking of opening a new account - then I'll start with 10 GB of 'direct downloads' again! If I do, I'll re-upload the pieces.

Latest statistics:

Irreplaceable Doodles, downloaded 32 times

The Mousetrap, downloaded 42 times

The Passion according to St John, downloaded 59 times
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Lethevich on September 05, 2008, 06:59:37 AM
Oh, I'll rehost it so it doesn't leech direct dl bandwidth from GMG users - the strangers will have to put up with the countdowns ;D

Danke, Karl.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 05, 2008, 07:03:00 AM
Many thanks, Sara & Johan!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on September 05, 2008, 07:10:10 AM
Quote from: Lethe on September 05, 2008, 06:59:37 AM
Oh, I'll rehost it so it doesn't leech direct dl bandwidth from GMG users - the strangers will have to put up with the countdowns ;D

Okay. But it was a pleasure to help and to host...  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on September 05, 2008, 08:03:47 AM
Quote from: lukeottevanger on August 26, 2008, 02:43:05 PM
I've just had the immense pleasure of listening to Karl's Passion and I'm simply staggered by it. I've just overloaded Karl's PM box with a series of missives as I ponder on just some of the many and various striking qualities of the  piece, but essentially I think it is a consummately realised, perfectly paced, and above all hauntingly beautiful piece which Karl must be immensely proud of. The large-scale structure is underpinned with the most wonderful sense of harmony and harmonic type, and an ability to slip between these types completely naturally. The spellbinding chorus during the crucifixion is almost unbearable, with its aching augmented intervals, its melismas, its softly droning lower voices - I expected it would be when I first saw the score a few months ago. The restrained and sonorous beauty of the closing pages, though, really only comes home listening to a recording, and again it's bursting with subtle touches - like the soprano/alto doubling on the last page - which passed me by when I read the score but which seem inspired now I hear the music in the flesh. Which puts me to shame somewhat, I feel.

Thanks for sharing this piece, Karl - it's one of the very very few 'pieces-by-a-bloke-I-know-off-the-internet' that I've acquired which is worthy of a much, much greater hearing. Most of the others are by Henning too, FWIW.....  ;D

After listening to the piece a second time with the score I cannot but agree with your excellent 'review', Luke. What a wonderful piece. Can't get it out of my head... A good performance = not a dry eye in the house.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Lilas Pastia on September 05, 2008, 06:10:46 PM
I listened to the Henning works once and wanted to share my views with Karl privately, but his PM box is full. So, for the benefit of ell, here's the message he'll never get:

I'll listen a second time this weekend. I have very litlle listening time, there always seems to be some errand to do, most of them for others, but I'll sit down and concentrate. First impression is :

Doodles sounds both sophisticated and saucy, with a "messiaenesque influence" which I like). I also like its length.

Mousetrap
surprised me. I didn't hear most of the quotations (the Lanner-Petrushka pretty much leaps out though, with spendid effect).  But its length is one of its most intriguing aspects. I never for a moment felt any fuzziness of structure, no aimless rambling. I really liked the piece.

The Passion proved tougher, at least for the first 20 minutes. I was puzzled by all the seemingly identical 'secco' repetitions of the same short quasi-gregorian phrase. It creates an impression of monotony and gradually instils a sense of pain and resignation. Then with the crucifixion, there's a subtle change of atmosphere. The men's droning tones create a 'heaviness' that carries resignation and pain to much deeper levels. But I don't want to say more at this point because these are just first impressions.

Be patient with me my friend, I don't laud or criticize lightly. I have to live with the works some more to get at the 'communication', or 'reviewing' stage.  ;)

Edit to correct typos and the spellin in Karl's name, which I had written without its proper capital H :D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 06, 2008, 12:13:41 PM
No worries, André, take your time (and thank you, for taking the time!)

I am delighted that The Mousetrap has found such a simpatico audience!  A number of occasions, I've listened to it several times in a row, at first to sort of pick the performance apart, so that I know what to repair for next time (if I can find another violist bold enough to undertake the work, or, perhaps more likely, to play again with Pete when he visits Boston).  So it started as intensive diagnostics . . . but I do keep listening to the piece.  I do think that the music works, and that I am not merely indulging in a proprietary fondness for the piece.

(That's my hope, anyway!)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Wanderer on September 08, 2008, 12:25:59 PM
Karl, I haven't listened to your new pieces with the concentration I'd like, but, even so, my first impressions are very positive. I reserve further comments for later on. Thanks again for making these available to us.  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 08, 2008, 05:02:43 PM
Thanks, Tasos!

Separately . . . tonight I found a MS. piano piece which I have been missing . . . for years, really.

Cheers!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on September 08, 2008, 10:40:18 PM
Latest statistics:

Irreplaceable Doodles, downloaded 35 times

The Mousetrap, downloaded 45 times

The Passion according to St John, downloaded 63 times
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 09, 2008, 04:28:16 AM
A few listeners have asked after the version of the text used in the Passion;  it was a 'given', and not the version I should have selected on my own.  (One old friend responded, "Do I hear you singing police? Puh-leeeeze.")

Barbarisms and all, here is the text which was given me to set. (http://divinity.library.vanderbilt.edu/lectionary/AHolyWeek/aGoodFriday.htm#john)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 09, 2008, 04:31:03 AM
Thanks to a friend's kind inquiry, I rooted through papers last night and at last scared up a piano solo MS. which I'd been missing for years.  It's an easy-ish piece, and I wanted (actually) to play it, when there was a need for Plan B for a recital in the spring of last year.  (Couldn't find it at the time, and thus was born Plan C  ;))
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: lukeottevanger on September 09, 2008, 04:44:57 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 09, 2008, 04:31:03 AM
Thanks to a friend's kind inquiry, I rooted through papers last night and at last scared up a piano solo MS. which I'd been missing for years.  It's an easy-ish piece, and I wanted (actually) to play it, when there was a need for Plan B for a recital in the spring of last year.  (Couldn't find it at the time, and thus was born Plan C  ;))

Interesting...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Lilas Pastia on September 09, 2008, 05:45:16 PM
I found that listening with the text enhanced my response to the music. The verse by verse chanted narrative, seemingly simple and predictable during the first few minutes becomes poignant as the story progresses and prepares the ground for a crucifixion/entombment that is almost wrenching. The tessitura widens markedly, modulations and vocal effects (droning voices ) are introduced for the first time to quite dramatic effect. All the while keeping an almost distantiated stance. Very moving. I certainly wish it will be taken up by professional ensembles.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 10, 2008, 03:45:18 AM
Thank you indeed, André.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 10, 2008, 04:47:37 AM
Quite an old piano piece in MS:

The Sleep-Pavane at the Foot of Frozen Niagara, Opus 11/4
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Catison on September 10, 2008, 05:04:55 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 10, 2008, 04:47:37 AM
Quite an old piano piece in MS:

The Sleep-Pavane at the Foot of Frozen Niagara, Opus 11/4

You should add, "To be played 897 times".
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 10, 2008, 05:24:27 AM
Oh, that would be vexatious, wouldn't it?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 10, 2008, 05:35:48 AM
Hmm, revisiting old piano pieces . . . Sitting down to the task of scanning these pages, is the first I've sat still in the company of these pieces for, well, some years.  I'm relieved to say that it got me to thinking.  The distance in time from the actual creation of the pieces may help me see some things more clearly, or it may indulge me in some fictionilization.  Whichever the case, this is what I've been thinking . . . .

When I went first to Tallinn (and thence to St Petersburg), I had finished my coursework and my doctoral qualification exams at Buffalo.  To wrap up the doctorate, the only task remaining was to finish composing my dissertation (a large piece for three soli voices and symphonic band, some 40 minutes of music, on five texts of my own writing, some of them even presentable to some degree).  Before going abroad, I had finished composing two of the middle movements, setting the briefest of the five texts.  I had a start on the actual work, I had a plan for the entire piece, I was confident, I was not in any worry or urgency;  and I had the confidence of a very patient and 'hands-off' dissertation advisor, who was content to let me write what I pleased, how I pleased.

There I found myself, suddenly in an invigoratingly different day-to-day culture (and in St Petersburg, in one of the artistic and cultural marvels of the world).  I gradually realized (what my head knew to some degree as I physically left Buffalo) that my days in composition studios were done;  that I no longer needed to write at all under the consideration of how this or that instructor wished me to write (though that was never an entirely bad thing, to be sure), but that I now suddenly had the freedom to write however and whatever I liked, for whatever reasons I found personally plausible and applicable.

Now, it is possible that the practically negligible volume of composing I did during my first year in Tallinn was a matter of laziness;  or a matter of just sitting, absorbing and observing the foreign environment in which I was delighted to have found myself.  Both these must be true to a degree.

But another dynamic at work was:  all through my higher schooling, there was in my composition tutelage some degree of tension (seldom a "negative" sort of tension, just what it was) between the instructor's encouragement that I write more quickly, and write more;  and my own desire, not simply to absorb indiscriminately the various bits of musical information, but to work a little deliberately, and to find out what I wanted to do with it all (or even, to decide if with some of it I did not want to have much to do).  I don't have any quarrel with that tension;  I learnt a lot through those years.

But now I was discovering that I was in a changed state;  that there was not this tension referring to anyone outside;  and musically I felt I was 'settling' a bit.

In general, then . . . I was writing these piano pieces (and the "Barbara Allen" variations, Gaze Transfixt) at a time when I ought to have been finishing my dissertation;  and eventually I reached a point where I set aside some incomplete piano sketches, when I understood that it had stopped being an 'orientation exercise', and had perhaps become a 'distraction'.  (And apart from it being the first large piece I had attempted, and therefore my 'workday' was a little tentative, I think I remember the continuing work on the dissertation going at a reasonable speed, and with reasonable efficiency . . . I don't remember tossing out many sketches.)

I continue to be musically fond of these pieces.  It was a time when I wrote most of them to fall more or less under my own fingers (limited though my piano technique has always been . . . and "limited" may well be putting it charitably).  Most of these pieces I have never managed to interest a proper pianist in;  perhaps for the very reason that they must offer scarcely any technical challenge.  One exception is Lutosławski's Lullaby, which was once played in San Diego, though before I knew anyone there (I think).  And that is partly why I wound up undertaking composition of the "Barbara Allen" variations . . . and yet, not all that unlike my much later organ Toccata, I seem to have overshot technically, and written a piece — not at all impossible, of course — but requiring enough application and practice, that no proper pianist has embraced it, either.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 10, 2008, 05:59:36 AM
Quote from: Catison on September 10, 2008, 05:04:55 AM
You should add, "To be played 897 times".

Here's another aspect of that time in my musical life which I haven't thought about for years . . . but I had to teach myself how to use repeat signs.  I don't mean notationally, but compositionally.  Much though I learnt in my years in the composition studio, I do not remember being encouraged to use repeat-signs  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 17, 2008, 05:43:50 AM
Okay, the dead past is dead.  At last I feel I am over the mourning period for St Paul's having slapped me silly.  I can get back to work.

I'm starting to sketch music to get to finishing the ballet.  And a trumpeter has re-established contact, and asked me for an unaccompanied piece.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on September 17, 2008, 06:10:55 AM
Latest statistics:

Irreplaceable Doodles, downloaded 35 times

The Mousetrap, downloaded 47 times

The Passion according to St John, downloaded 66 times
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 17, 2008, 06:12:55 AM
mahler10 has likely tried a second time on the Passion;  it seems that his earlier download cut the file off before the end.

I wonder if anyone else had trouble?

And Sara seemed to have some click issues (did I send you a bad disc, Johan?)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on September 17, 2008, 06:23:00 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 17, 2008, 06:12:55 AM
mahler10 has likely tried a second time on the Passion;  it seems that his earlier download cut the file off before the end.

I wonder if anyone else had trouble?

And Sara seemed to have some click issues (did I send you a bad disc, Johan?)

No, the disc is fine, I haven't had any 'click issues'... Which piece(s)?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 18, 2008, 05:09:51 AM
Quote from: Jezetha on September 17, 2008, 06:23:00 AM
No, the disc is fine, I haven't had any 'click issues'... Which piece(s)?

Sara? . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 18, 2008, 05:12:45 AM
Started composing a new piece on the train out of Boston last night, and on the bus ride back into town this morning.  Trumpet solo.  Probably as a result of the new Assyrian exhibit about to open at the MFA, my working title is The Angel Who Bears a Flaming Sword.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on September 18, 2008, 05:21:58 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 18, 2008, 05:09:51 AM
Sara? . . .

To be more precise - I ripped the CD immediately and have listened only to the mp3s. Those haven't given me any trouble. The disc is now with Harry...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 18, 2008, 05:28:55 AM
I do remember, mijn vriend.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: mn dave on September 18, 2008, 06:18:40 AM
I'm writing a piece of fiction in which the building the town orchestra plays at is called "Henning Hall."

:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 18, 2008, 06:25:21 AM
 :D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Lethevich on September 18, 2008, 08:01:13 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 18, 2008, 05:09:51 AM
Sara? . . .

Oopsie haha, I keep forgetting this section :) Danke!

I don't think it's a digital audio glitch from the mp3ing process, it's just the ambient sounds in the passion - for example one is at 14:44. another at 21:51 - it is totally lame to even care, but my brain would not let it go :P
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 18, 2008, 08:05:56 AM
Quote from: Lethe on September 18, 2008, 08:01:13 AM
Oopsie haha, I keep forgetting this section :) Danke!

I don't think it's a digital audio glitch from the mp3ing process, it's just the ambient sounds in the passion - for example one is at 14:44. another at 21:51 - it is totally lame to even care, but my brain would not let it go :P

No, not lame to care . . . there's a lot of background noise especially from 13:30 to 14:30, lots of indeterminate clacking, page shuffling.  The composer cares, too;  would love for there to be another and a better performance and recording  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: mn dave on September 18, 2008, 08:11:50 AM
Yes, we need fine studio versions. Digital recorders are pretty cheap.

Set it up. ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on September 18, 2008, 08:11:52 AM
Quote from: Lethe on September 18, 2008, 08:01:13 AM
Oopsie haha, I keep forgetting this section :) Danke!

I don't think it's a digital audio glitch from the mp3ing process, it's just the ambient sounds in the passion

That's a relief... more or less.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: John Copeland on September 18, 2008, 02:53:59 PM
Quote--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
mahler10 has likely tried a second time on the Passion;  it seems that his earlier download cut the file off before the end.

I wonder if anyone else had trouble?

And Sara seemed to have some click issues (did I send you a bad disc, Johan?)

I downloaded it again and to my fury it was cut even earlier...so balls, I'm downloading it again as soon as I finish this post and will get back to you, obvioulsy something to do with my connection!  I have the libretto from an earlier link in here, which is fabulous, will aid in the listening of the full thing (!), and in fact I'm VERY MUCH looking forward to appreciating it in it's entireity.  I'm away now to give the download another bash.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: John Copeland on September 18, 2008, 03:09:37 PM
I got it in full! ;D ;D
Now to print the libretto and follow it through... ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on September 18, 2008, 03:11:26 PM
Quote from: mahler10th on September 18, 2008, 03:09:37 PM
I got it in full! ;D ;D
Now to print the libretto and follow it through... ;D

Excellent. I saw that you had downloaded it at 00:58:35 (CEST)...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: John Copeland on September 18, 2008, 05:20:45 PM
The Passion according to St John
by Karl Henning, Ph.D
The text of this Anthem comprises of the verses John 18:1 – 19:42


After Jesus had spoken these words, he went out with his disciples across the Kidron valley to a place where there was a garden, which he and his disciples entered.
Now Judas, who betrayed him, also knew the place, because Jesus often met there with his disciples.
So Judas brought a detachment of soldiers together with police from the chief priests and the Pharisees, and they came there with lanterns and torches and weapons.
Then Jesus, knowing all that was to happen to him, came forward and asked them, "Whom are you looking for?"
They answered, "Jesus of Nazareth." Jesus replied, "I am he." Judas, who betrayed him, was standing with them.
When Jesus said to them, "I am he," they stepped back and fell to the ground.
Again he asked them, "Whom are you looking for?" And they said, "Jesus of Nazareth."
Jesus answered, "I told you that I am he. So if you are looking for me, let these men go."
This was to fulfill the word that he had spoken, "I did not lose a single one of those whom you gave me."
Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it, struck the high priest's slave, and cut off his right ear. The slave's name was Malchus.
Jesus said to Peter, "Put your sword back into its sheath. Am I not to drink the cup that the Father has given me?"
So the soldiers, their officer, and the Jewish police arrested Jesus and bound him.
First they took him to Annas, who was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, the high priest that year.
Caiaphas was the one who had advised the Jews that it was better to have one person die for the people.
Simon Peter and another disciple followed Jesus. Since that disciple was known to the high priest, he went with Jesus into the courtyard of the high priest,  but Peter was standing outside at the gate. So the other disciple, who was known to the high priest, went out, spoke to the woman who guarded the gate, and brought Peter in.
The woman said to Peter, "You are not also one of this man's disciples, are you?" He said, "I am not."
Now the slaves and the police had made a charcoal fire because it was cold, and they were standing around it and warming themselves. Peter also was standing with them and warming himself.
Then the high priest questioned Jesus about his disciples and about his teaching.
Jesus answered, "I have spoken openly to the world; I have always taught in synagogues and in the temple, where all the Jews come together. I have said nothing in secret.
Why do you ask me? Ask those who heard what I said to them; they know what I said."
When he had said this, one of the police standing nearby struck Jesus on the face, saying, "Is that how you answer the high priest?"
Jesus answered, "If I have spoken wrongly, testify to the wrong. But if I have spoken rightly, why do you strike me?"
Then Annas sent him bound to Caiaphas the high priest.
Now Simon Peter was standing and warming himself. They asked him, "You are not also one of his disciples, are you?" He denied it and said, "I am not."
One of the slaves of the high priest, a relative of the man whose ear Peter had cut off, asked, "Did I not see you in the garden with him?"
Again Peter denied it, and at that moment the cock crowed.
Then they took Jesus from Caiaphas to Pilate's headquarters. It was early in the morning. They themselves did not enter the headquarters, so as to avoid ritual defilement and to be able to eat the Passover.
So Pilate went out to them and said, "What accusation do you bring against this man?"
They answered, "If this man were not a criminal, we would not have handed him over to you."
Pilate said to them, "Take him yourselves and judge him according to your law." The Jews replied, "We are not permitted to put anyone to death."
(This was to fulfill what Jesus had said when he indicated the kind of death he was to die.)
Then Pilate entered the headquarters again, summoned Jesus, and asked him, "Are you the King of the Jews?"
Jesus answered, "Do you ask this on your own, or did others tell you about me?"
Pilate replied, "I am not a Jew, am I? Your own nation and the chief priests have handed you over to me. What have you done?"
Jesus answered, "My kingdom is not from this world. If my kingdom were from this world, my followers would be fighting to keep me from being handed over to the Jews. But as it is, my kingdom is not from here."
Pilate asked him, "So you are a king?" Jesus answered, "You say that I am a king. For this I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice."
Pilate asked him, "What is truth?" After he had said this, he went out to the Jews again and told them, "I find no case against him.
But you have a custom that I release someone for you at the Passover. Do you want me to release for you the King of the Jews?"
They shouted in reply, "Not this man, but Barabbas!" Now Barabbas was a bandit.
Then Pilate took Jesus and had him flogged.
And the soldiers wove a crown of thorns and put it on his head, and they dressed him in a purple robe.
They kept coming up to him, saying, "Hail, King of the Jews!" and striking him on the face.
Pilate went out again and said to them, "Look, I am bringing him out to you to let you know that I find no case against him."
So Jesus came out, wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe. Pilate said to them, "Here is the man!"
When the chief priests and the police saw him, they shouted, "Crucify him! Crucify him!" Pilate said to them, "Take him yourselves and crucify him; I find no case against him."
The Jews answered him, "We have a law, and according to that law he ought to die because he has claimed to be the Son of God."
Now when Pilate heard this, he was more afraid than ever.
He entered his headquarters again and asked Jesus, "Where are you from?" But Jesus gave him no answer.
Pilate therefore said to him, "Do you refuse to speak to me? Do you not know that I have power to release you, and power to crucify you?"
Jesus answered him, "You would have no power over me unless it had been given you from above; therefore the one who handed me over to you is guilty of a greater sin."
From then on Pilate tried to release him, but the Jews cried out, "If you release this man, you are no friend of the emperor. Everyone who claims to be a king sets himself against the emperor."
When Pilate heard these words, he brought Jesus outside and sat on the judge's bench at a place called The Stone Pavement, or in Hebrew Gabbatha.
Now it was the day of Preparation for the Passover; and it was about noon. He said to the Jews, "Here is your King!"
They cried out, "Away with him! Away with him! Crucify him!" Pilate asked them, "Shall I crucify your King?" The chief priests answered, "We have no king but the emperor."
Then he handed him over to them to be crucified. So they took Jesus; and carrying the cross by himself, he went out to what is called The Place of the Skull, which in Hebrew is called Golgotha.
There they crucified him, and with him two others, one on either side, with Jesus between them.
Pilate also had an inscription written and put on the cross. It read, "Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews."
Many of the Jews read this inscription, because the place where Jesus was crucified was near the city; and it was written in Hebrew, in Latin, and in Greek.
Then the chief priests of the Jews said to Pilate, "Do not write, 'The King of the Jews,' but, 'This man said, I am King of the Jews.'"
Pilate answered, "What I have written I have written."
When the soldiers had crucified Jesus, they took his clothes and divided them into four parts, one for each soldier. They also took his tunic; now the tunic was seamless, woven in one piece from the top. 
So they said to one another, "Let us not tear it, but cast lots for it to see who will get it." This was to fulfill what the scripture says, "They divided my clothes among themselves, and for my clothing they cast lots."
And that is what the soldiers did. Meanwhile, standing near the cross of Jesus were his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene.
When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing beside her, he said to his mother, "Woman, here is your son."
Then he said to the disciple, "Here is your mother." And from that hour the disciple took her into his own home.
After this, when Jesus knew that all was now finished, he said (in order to fulfill the scripture), "I am thirsty."
A jar full of sour wine was standing there. So they put a sponge full of the wine on a branch of hyssop and held it to his mouth.
When Jesus had received the wine, he said, "It is finished." Then he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.
Since it was the day of Preparation, the Jews did not want the bodies left on the cross during the sabbath, especially because that sabbath was a day of great solemnity. So they asked Pilate to have the legs of the crucified men broken and the bodies removed.
Then the soldiers came and broke the legs of the first and of the other who had been crucified with him.
But when they came to Jesus and saw that he was already dead, they did not break his legs.
Instead, one of the soldiers pierced his side with a spear, and at once blood and water came out.
(He who saw this has testified so that you also may believe. His testimony is true, and he knows that he tells the truth.)
These things occurred so that the scripture might be fulfilled, "None of his bones shall be broken."
And again another passage of scripture says, "They will look on the one whom they have pierced."
After these things, Joseph of Arimathea, who was a disciple of Jesus, though a secret one because of his fear of the Jews, asked Pilate to let him take away the body of Jesus. Pilate gave him permission; so he came and removed his body.
Nicodemus, who had at first come to Jesus by night, also came, bringing a mixture of myrrh and aloes, weighing about a hundred pounds.
They took the body of Jesus and wrapped it with the spices in linen cloths, according to the burial custom of the Jews.
Now there was a garden in the place where he was crucified, and in the garden there was a new tomb in which no one had ever been laid.
And so, because it was the Jewish day of Preparation, and the tomb was nearby, they laid Jesus there.

THE END

Johns Notes:  This is an outstanding piece of work, in itself a musical manifestation of Corpus Christi, being full and melodic in the Western Christian tradition and quoting directly from the gospel of St. John.  It can be heard in two parts.  The denial of Peter and Jesus's trial are contained in the first part of this sacred anthem which lasts for 20 minuites, and gives the listener a deep religious understanding of events through beautifully structured vocal harmonics.  The second part opens with deep and resonant male voices overlayed by a clear, lower register female voice announcing:  "There they crucified him, and with him two others, one on either side, with Jesus between them."  The harmonics throughout this part are considerably different from what went before, and we come to appreciate the gravity and horror of what is happening unto the end of St. Johns gospel.

To paraphrase a decree on Litany by The Council of Vaison in 529;  "Let that beautiful custom of all the provinces of the East and of Italy be kept up, viz., that of singing with great effect and compunction the 'Kyrie Eleison' Hennings St. Johns Passion at Mass, Matins, and Vespers, because so sweet and pleasing a chant, even though continued day and night without interruption, could never produce disgust or weariness". 

Christian music performers and publishers out there should do more than take note with this one.  It should be pressed to CD immediately and both released and performed in time for Lent so practicing Christians can listen and come to understand with every fibre of their being the holiness and reverence Paschal Time demands.


Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 18, 2008, 05:56:47 PM
Thank you so very much for your kind reception of my work, John.

I do hope we may hear it sung better still.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Lilas Pastia on September 18, 2008, 08:31:58 PM
What I crave most about you Passion, Karl, its its closeness with Johns' unique writing style. He, alone among the Evangelists, wrote in a repetitive-accretive idiom. And that's where that Firste Parte really hits it : the increasingly hypnotic manner in which John brings us into the Passion narrative. And then that break of emotional/writing style for a more emotional, broken, "quavering" response to the Crucifixion and Entombment. And how the initial "archaic" musical style comes back in places in that last third of the work. Mixing the old with the new is particularly relevant here.

I've always preferred Bach's St-John Passion to his St-Matthew one - even though the latter has a more 'spiritual' bent. No wonder he was called St-John The Divine. Karl has grasped this essential - unique - character about John's writing. I'm not comparing Henning to Bach, but the artist's response to his subject. And it's fully worthy of It.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 19, 2008, 08:48:29 PM
I have been editing, at long last, a piano piece I wrote long since in St Petersburg. An improbably easy piece, which probably means it will never be professionally performed . . . easy enough even for me to have the cheek to play it on my recital of 18 months ago.

I no longer have regular access to a piano; should even strike the adjective regular, there. I've really needed to add all sorts of local detail, so that the score should reflect a fair degree of the nuances I've always played into the piece. And so my work now has been all a matter of reading the pages, and memory.

And it is a strikingly vivid memory-engendering piece for me. Maria and I have been married now for fourteen years, a lot has happened (and a lot has not happened) over that time, and things are very different in some ways. Yet, concentrating on how I remember this piece 'feels' in my hands and arms (without actually playing it now, mind you), I am brought back, and I almost believe I am sitting at the upright piano in our apartment in Petersburg, and it is our first year of wedded life. It is fresher than looking at a snapshot, nor have I ever known such a sensation in my life ever before. It's very nearly like a youth elixir.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 20, 2008, 03:06:40 PM
Here's something a bit odd. I've found the MS. of a (piano) Toccata which, somehow, I've thought for years that I still needed to finish.  I find, though, that it is an almost entirely fair draught, and I've clearly reached the final double-bar.

? ? ?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 20, 2008, 04:59:30 PM
Further blastness-from-the-past . . . ran across the piano jury sheets for Luk Vaes, who played the premiere of a set of three pieces called Little Towns, Low Countries, and who later played the third of the pieces for the jury.

And, a pencil sketch Maria did of me way back then in Petersburg.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: zamyrabyrd on September 21, 2008, 08:11:33 AM
Nice drawing but were you a teenager 14 years ago?

ZB
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 21, 2008, 02:44:58 PM
No, no.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Bogey on September 21, 2008, 04:22:15 PM
Two incredible artists under one roof.  I know some have appeared, but would love to see other works by her when possible Karl.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 21, 2008, 04:50:50 PM
Thanks much, Bill!  And I am delighted that you are enjoying Doodles & The Mousetrap.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 22, 2008, 04:17:09 AM
Just found this on a friend's blog:

Quote from: Russell ShawBeware of people who say that they know nothing about opera — or poetry or painting or whatever other form of artistic expression is in question — but they do know what they like. No doubt they do. But ignorance of the genre itself makes it all too probable that what they happen to like isn't terribly good.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: lukeottevanger on September 22, 2008, 04:18:52 AM
Karl, I may not know much about blogging, but I know I like that!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 22, 2008, 04:19:30 AM
 ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 22, 2008, 04:27:49 AM
It looks like I got to the end, and not under any duress . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 22, 2008, 04:55:20 AM
Since only a select fraction even of the membership of GMG visit here, I shall post something without fearing for it being terribly immodest.

A Belgian (IIRC) pianist named Luk Vaes came to Buffalo to study with Yvar Mikhashoff (and how many Europeans came to Buffalo for that purpose, thinking, How bad could Buffalo be? and . . . finding themselves surprised one way or another, I don't like to think).  Luk very gamely permitted me to write him a set of three pieces, Little Towns, Low Countries, which he played very nicely on a recital.  I felt further honored when he also selected one of my pieces to play on his piano jury.

Anyway, in my latest scanning-fest, I ran into the copies of Luk's jury-sheets which he passed on to me, and these were Yvar's comments:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on September 22, 2008, 05:29:34 AM
That's cool. I hope he actually kept it in his repertoire.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 22, 2008, 05:38:25 AM
Hi Karl!

I just quickly skimmed through the past days, since the Internet is FINALLY working here at school!

Is the Toccata a cousin to the piano piece you showed me?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 22, 2008, 05:43:04 AM
Yes, composed at roughly the same time, and like it, originally intended for a greatly expanded Little Towns, Low Countries suite.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on September 22, 2008, 06:51:38 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 22, 2008, 04:55:20 AM
Since only a select fraction even of the membership of GMG visit here, I shall post something without fearing for it being terribly immodest.

Your fearlessness is warranted. Nice commentary!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: M forever on September 22, 2008, 08:16:43 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 22, 2008, 04:55:20 AM
to study with Yvar Mikhashoff

Did you tell Yvar that his name should really be spelled Mikhashov?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: lukeottevanger on September 22, 2008, 08:17:43 AM
 >:D 0:)  What on earth could you be referring to?  ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 22, 2008, 01:29:36 PM
Quote from: bhodges on September 22, 2008, 01:24:20 PM
I should add that I've heard the Tenth live at least twice that I can recall, by two conductors who make a very good case for it: Chailly and Rattle.  The latter, especially, makes it sound incredibly modern, really emphasizing its weird sonorities and structure. 

Just saw Karl's post... ;D

--Bruce

I didn't want to derail the Mahler Mania thread (further) with a tangent . . . but this reminded me of a Montreal Thing which a fellow I knew in Buffalo (playing whose music was the only occasion I have had to use sponge baffles in my ears while performing on clarinet) was always raving about, called PoMo CoMo.  From time to time, I try to search it up on the Interweb, but I wonder if (in a curious irony which some might consider delicious) it's already a thing of the past . . . ?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 23, 2008, 03:26:02 AM
A kind of milestone today.  I must have composed the earliest in the day I have ever composed on a moving vehicle.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: lukeottevanger on September 23, 2008, 03:42:41 AM
Congratulations, Karl! Details, please...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 23, 2008, 03:57:06 AM
Well, not the most exciting of details, I'm sure, though it is kind of you to enquire, Luke.

A trumpeter friend I hadn't heard from in a couple of years is now back in Boston, and no longer part of a quintet;  he asked if I had anything for trumpet solo, but I don't have much.  So he's agreed to have a look if I punch out an unaccompanied trumpet piece.  I probably started this last Wednesday, and I'm doing most of the work on the bus or train either into or out of Boston.  This morning, I was on an unusually early bus (the first on the schedule, actually) . . . so there it is.

There was a fellow chatting a couple of seats behind me, and at first I wondered if that might prove a distraction.  But I got focused surprisingly quickly, reaching that 'state' in which I 'hear' only the piece I'm working on, and not 'outward sounds'.

Wrote up some eleven and two-thirds measures . . . not an enormous patch of music, to be sure.  But, making some slight gains twice a day each day, it is not only that the piece itself makes some definite progress, but my 'grasp' of the piece gets firmer, and the drive to the end actually picks up excellent energy.

Plucked out of the air, really, my working title for the piece is The Angel Who Bears the Flaming Sword.  That would be the angel who bars humanity's return to Eden, and this was a thought at the end of a chain inspired by a documentary on ancient Mesopotamia which is available at the Exhibition Shop at the MFA, now that the Assyrian exhibit has opened.

Just another little illustration of how inspiration can come from anywhere; the trick is being attuned to it, and having one's hands at the ready.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: lukeottevanger on September 23, 2008, 04:05:12 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 23, 2008, 03:57:06 AM
Well, not the most exciting of details, I'm sure, though it is kind of you to enquire, Luke.

A trumpeter friend I hadn't heard from in a couple of years is now back in Boston, and no longer part of a quintet;  he asked if I had anything for trumpet solo, but I don't have much.  So he's agreed to have a look if I punch out an unaccompanied trumpet piece.  I probably started this last Wednesday, and I'm doing most of the work on the bus or train either into or out of Boston.  This morning, I was on an unusually early bus (the first on the schedule, actually) . . . so there it is.

There was a fellow chatting a couple of seats behind me, and at first I wondered if that might prove a distraction.  But I got focused surprisingly quickly, reaching that 'state' in which I 'hear' only the piece I'm working on, and not 'outward sounds'.

Wrote up some eleven and two-thirds measures . . . not an enormous patch of music, to be sure.  But, making some slight gains twice a day each day, it is not only that the piece itself makes some definite progress, but my 'grasp' of the piece gets firmer, and the drive to the end actually picks up excellent energy.

[wistful sigh]

Quote from: karlhenning on September 23, 2008, 03:57:06 AM
Plucked out of the air, really, my working title for the piece is The Angel Who Bears the Flaming Sword.  That would be the angel who bars humanity's return to Eden, and this was a thought at the end of a chain inspired by a documentary on ancient Mesopotamia which is available at the Exhibition Shop at the MFA, now that the Assyrian exhibit has opened.

Just another little illustration of how inspiration can come from anywhere; the trick is being attuned to it, and having one's hands at the ready.

A great title! I've noticed that you have quite a way with titles in general, though...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 23, 2008, 04:08:56 AM
Thank you indeed!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 23, 2008, 04:45:57 AM
Well, and I've just had e-mail from Chris (the trumpeter), and he remains eager to see some of the music.

After I get more work done on this draught, I may just draw up fair MS. in ink, rather than risk slowing things down with needing to master Sibelius.

(OTOH, mastering Sibelius is what I'll need to get done, at some point, all the same.)

Also had a very nice e-mail from another colleague (a conductor) who responded warmly to Doodles, The Mousetrap & the Passion.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Lilas Pastia on September 23, 2008, 05:09:43 AM
QuoteNo, no.

Karl, that's a bit short. Here's a proper reply:

Quand'ero paggio Ero un miraggio
          Vago,leggero, gentile, gentile.
          Quello era il tempo
          Del mio verde Aprile,
          Quello era il tempo
          Del mio lieto Maggio,
          Tant'ero smilzo, flessibile e snello
          Che avrei guizzato attraverso un anello.

Falstaff, Act II, Second Part. ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 23, 2008, 05:15:43 AM
Quote from: Lilas Pastia on September 23, 2008, 05:09:43 AM
Karl, that's a bit short. Here's a proper reply:

Quand'ero paggio Ero un miraggio
          Vago,leggero, gentile, gentile.
          Quello era il tempo
          Del mio verde Aprile,
          Quello era il tempo
          Del mio lieto Maggio,
          Tant'ero smilzo, flessibile e snello
          Che avrei guizzato attraverso un anello.

Falstaff, Act II, Second Part. ;)

;D

Thanks, I think . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Catison on September 23, 2008, 07:02:17 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 23, 2008, 04:45:57 AM
After I get more work done on this draught,

Drinking on the job?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 23, 2008, 07:25:15 AM
Guess I picked the wrong week to give up 7AM Turbo-Happy Hour
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 24, 2008, 03:42:15 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 23, 2008, 07:25:15 AM
Guess I picked the wrong week to give up 7AM Turbo-Happy Hour

And as if to illustrate the point . . . .

This was doggerel I drew up some four years ago, and had clean forgot about:

When Elvis slept, the angels sang,
"How Great Thou Art" in churches rang,
And lesser session-men cried "Dang!".

When Elvis woke he oped his lids,
He feasted with his neighbors' kids
On prawns and cuttlefish and squids.

When Elvis' stomach breakfast bore,
He saw that he could eat no more,
And entered a convenience store.

And customers the whole store through
Beheld the Elvis whom they knew,
And loved him tender, loved him true.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 24, 2008, 03:42:37 AM
So, yes, there's probably a reason I had clean forgot about it  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ugh! on September 24, 2008, 05:14:57 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 23, 2008, 04:45:57 AM
Well, and I've just had e-mail from Chris (the trumpeter), and he remains eager to see some of the music.

After I get more work done on this draught, I may just draw up fair MS. in ink, rather than risk slowing things down with needing to master Sibelius.

(OTOH, mastering Sibelius is what I'll need to get done, at some point, all the same.)


Am I to understand you ink all your scores? You sent me a score some years back that was printed - how do you transfer them to print eventually (i.e. do you do it yourself or deliver them to some other agency?)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 24, 2008, 05:31:09 AM
Gosh, Eugene, I had forgotten sending you (Nuhro, was it?) when you were thinking about choral music.  How did that go?  Do we get to see a score?

Nuhro is a Lux Nova imprint, which the press modified from a Finale file I had sent.  I've been using Finale for ten years and more, but decided this summer to switch to Sibelius.  I haven't given anyone a hand-drawn MS. in all that time;  but I may in the case of this trumpet piece, since I doubt I'll learn Sibelius so rapidly as I wish.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ugh! on September 25, 2008, 03:14:18 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 24, 2008, 05:31:09 AM
Gosh, Eugene, I had forgotten sending you (Nuhro, was it?) when you were thinking about choral music.  How did that go?  Do we get to see a score?

Nuhro is a Lux Nova imprint, which the press modified from a Finale file I had sent.  I've been using Finale for ten years and more, but decided this summer to switch to Sibelius.  I haven't given anyone a hand-drawn MS. in all that time;  but I may in the case of this trumpet piece, since I doubt I'll learn Sibelius so rapidly as I wish.

Ah, thanks for clearing that up. I understand that both have their pros and cons, although I've only fiddled around with Finale Notepad myself, which did not serve me much.

Yes, that's right it was the choral score. In the end I decided not to go for the choral score for that film. It was a funny process actually, because I composed some music before seeing any actual footage of the film, just imagining scenes of war. I was listening quite a lot to Shostakovich at the time, you know the Execution of Stepan Razin, violent snare drums, etc. But when I eventually was shown footage, it was all old people sitting quitely in a living room reminiscing about their experiences during the war :D  :'( So as you might imagine, neither violent snare drums or pompous choral passages served the film much. In the end the director seemed to want me to become Glass ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 25, 2008, 03:20:55 AM
And you said (and rightly, too), I've gotta be me . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 25, 2008, 03:57:19 PM
I hopped on the Red Line to Harvard Square for a rendezvous with the wife of my bosom.  While standing around Harvard Square waiting, I brought out my notepad, and penned another couple of measures of the trumpet solo.

The geographical extent of work on this piece is expanding significantly.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: lukeottevanger on September 25, 2008, 05:19:14 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 25, 2008, 03:57:19 PM
I hopped on the Red Line to Harvard Square for a rendezvous with the wife of my bosom.  While standing around Harvard Square waiting, I brought out my notepad, and penned another couple of measures of the trumpet solo.

The geographical extent of work on this piece is expanding significantly.

Moondog lives again, evidently.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on September 25, 2008, 10:38:01 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 24, 2008, 03:42:15 AM
And as if to illustrate the point . . . .

This was doggerel I drew up some four years ago, and had clean forgot about:

When Elvis slept, the angels sang,
“How Great Thou Art” in churches rang,
And lesser session-men cried “Dang!”.

When Elvis woke he oped his lids,
He feasted with his neighbors’ kids
On prawns and cuttlefish and squids.

When Elvis’ stomach breakfast bore,
He saw that he could eat no more,
And entered a convenience store.

And customers the whole store through
Beheld the Elvis whom they knew,
And loved him tender, loved him true.


This is appreciated in Delft.  ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 26, 2008, 05:13:35 AM
Quote from: lukeottevanger on September 25, 2008, 05:19:14 PM
Moondog lives again, evidently.

He taught me everything I know about Urban Composition.

Quote from: Jezetha on September 25, 2008, 10:38:01 PM
This is appreciated in Delft.  ;D

Here in Boston, I am delighted to know it!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Bogey on September 26, 2008, 04:12:37 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 24, 2008, 05:31:09 AM
Gosh, Eugene, I had forgotten sending you (Nuhro, was it?) when you were thinking about choral music.  How did that go?  Do we get to see a score?

Nuhro is a Lux Nova imprint, which the press modified from a Finale file I had sent.  I've been using Finale for ten years and more, but decided this summer to switch to Sibelius.  I haven't given anyone a hand-drawn MS. in all that time;  but I may in the case of this trumpet piece, since I doubt I'll learn Sibelius so rapidly as I wish.

See PM Karl.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Szykneij on September 27, 2008, 02:42:30 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 25, 2008, 03:57:19 PM
I hopped on the Red Line to Harvard Square for a rendezvous with the wife of my bosom.  While standing around Harvard Square waiting, I brought out my notepad, and penned another couple of measures of the trumpet solo.

The geographical extent of work on this piece is expanding significantly.

Karl, I would expect the Red Line to have a much more legato influence on your writing as compared to the Green?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 27, 2008, 04:05:23 PM
For practically the first time since I first installed it, I'm trying to create a score in Sibelius.  It's painfully frustrating, to be this incompetent in a program, when I used to be very nicely functional in Finale.  It's vexatious, even that I don't know where to turn immediately when I have a question, and even, trying to figure out how to form the question, so I can find the answer in the on-line manual, for instance.

It's fortunate that the piece I'm working on is rather an optional piece, and there's no deadline.

OTOH, it does mean that, production-wise, I feel like my feet are in concrete.

There; just had to get it off my chest.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Szykneij on September 27, 2008, 06:46:12 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 27, 2008, 04:05:23 PM
For practically the first time since I first installed it, I'm trying to create a score in Sibelius.  It's painfully frustrating, to be this incompetent in a program, when I used to be very nicely functional in Finale.  It's vexatious, even that I don't know where to turn immediately when I have a question, and even, trying to figure out how to form the question, so I can find the answer in the on-line manual, for instance.

It's fortunate that the piece I'm working on is rather an optional piece, and there's no deadline.

OTOH, it does mean that, production-wise, I feel like my feet are in concrete.

There; just had to get it off my chest.


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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 27, 2008, 06:52:27 PM
Thanks, Tony! I do remember you mentioning such a thing.  I'll see how much I can 'teach myself' meanwhile.

("Teach myself" includes pinging better-experienced Sibelius users . . . I've already reduced the questions I posted over by Luke . . . .)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 27, 2008, 07:39:35 PM
A few hours of work, actually largely presentable . . . .

[ old version of score 'detached' to save forum space ]
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 29, 2008, 04:51:01 AM
More work on the bus this morning;  the piece is taking some turns I hadn't strictly foreseen, but then, there is room in the 'plan' for such things.

[ old version of score 'detached' to save forum space ]
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 29, 2008, 06:37:41 AM
Johan, the opening of The Angel Who Bears a Flaming Sword is a fleeting allusion to Tristan, if you like  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on September 29, 2008, 06:40:08 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 29, 2008, 06:37:41 AM
Johan, the opening of The Angel Who Bears a Flaming Sword is a fleeting allusion to Tristan, if you like  ;)

I already noticed it when I saw the earlier version, but didn't want to ask...  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 29, 2008, 06:40:53 AM
Quote from: Jezetha on September 29, 2008, 06:40:08 AM
I already noticed it when I saw the earlier version, but didn't want to ask...  ;)


It hadn't occurred to me earlier  ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on September 29, 2008, 06:43:10 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 29, 2008, 06:40:53 AM
It hadn't occurred to me earlier  ;D

;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 29, 2008, 06:47:14 AM
I was really thinking the two trumpet (fanfare-ish) gestures, here slowed down:  ascending major sixth;  ascending perfect fifth.  And 'joining' the two non-tonally (i.e., not in any accord with Common Practice) via a minor second.

Somehow this morning, as I was listening to the sound-file, I heard the 'connection' with bars 3-5 of the famous Prelude (and although the cellos keep descending to an F#, there is a D in oboe II & bassoon I, of course).  Although, I probably had Shostakovich's many allusions more immediately in my ear  :D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 29, 2008, 07:26:44 AM
Well, either I'm on the right tack, or I am hopelessly out of it.  I've listened some four times in immediate succession to the sound-file of piannerfied trumpet, and I do like it.

Must be the Wagner reference  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on September 29, 2008, 08:16:02 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 29, 2008, 07:26:44 AM
Well, either I'm on the right tack, or I am hopelessly out of it.  I've listened some four times in immediate succession to the sound-file of piannerfied trumpet, and I do like it.

Must be the Wagner reference  8)

Some Bayreuth magic always comes in handy.  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 29, 2008, 10:22:56 AM
A friend in No Carolina asked to see some of the MS., so why not tack it on here, too?

The bottom three staves are what I wrote this morning on the bus.

Viz. the crossed-out, incompletely-notated final bar of the fourth staff from the bottom: the crossings-out were actually my first task this morning. The half-note C and the six unstemmed noteheads following it, I had actually scribbled while standing at Harvard Square on Friday, waiting for Maria to finish waiting on her customer at the boutique. The pitches of those six noteheads are faithfully preserved in this morning's first bar of proper work (start of third staff from the bottom), but then, that D# which begins the second bar? I had no idea on Friday, that that was where I was going with that.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 29, 2008, 11:08:12 AM
It's got, I think, a sort of Erik Satie sipping Cointreau at the Apocalypse vibe.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: lukeottevanger on September 29, 2008, 11:56:49 AM
I take it you know Satie's Sonnerie pour reveiller le bon gros Roi des Singes (lequel ne dort toujours que d'un oeil), for two trumpets  8) 8) 8) 8) :

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 29, 2008, 12:05:06 PM
I did not know it, but am delighted to make its acquaintance, and I thank you, Luke!

Août has always been my favorite French month-name.  I wonder if the air was especially close that August?  ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 29, 2008, 05:27:04 PM
Must be making progress with Sibelius;  to most of my questions, answers have been found (many thanks to Luke), and the Sibelius file has 'caught up' with my MS.

Not that the piece is done yet, no . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 29, 2008, 05:42:59 PM
Word has come from the trumpeter (who has seen the first two pages now):

QuoteI'm liking what I am seeing so far! The random pianissimo high Cs are a bitch, but overall, good stuff!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: M forever on September 29, 2008, 05:47:46 PM
"Random" high Cs? What an insult. Does he not see the genius logic at work behind the notes?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 29, 2008, 05:49:18 PM
If that's the harshest insult tossed at me, I'll consider myself well ahead of the game  8)

I think, M, you're reading overmuch in that adjective;  but I appreciate your swift defense of my pitch-world probity!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on September 29, 2008, 07:40:48 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 29, 2008, 05:49:18 PM
If that's the harshest insult tossed at me, I'll consider myself well ahead of the game  8)

I think, M, you're reading overmuch in that adjective;  but I appreciate your swift defense of my pitch-world probity!
What a graceful post!

I just finished reading through it from beginning to end with guitar......... I'm often surprised at the choice of notes you have. Very distant-sounding strings of notes are pulled together with such little spacing..... you go from a line that sounds almost Mixolydian to another line that's purely atonal..... but you keep on mixing it up. Even at the end, you have a sus2 chord outline, which i don't recall playing much (if at al throuhg the piece). It seems like you have "everything" in there, in terms of harmony. And I've seen this before with your scores. Is this just how you work sometimes?

As for the high Cs, they're almost like a motif themselves, since they seem to come from nowhere and just hang on, but they're kinda "developed", because each time I played those Cs, they sounded complete different because of context!  :o ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: M forever on September 29, 2008, 08:00:07 PM
Quote from: GGGGRRREEG on September 29, 2008, 07:40:48 PM
I'm often surprised at the choice of notes you have. Very distant-sounding strings of notes are pulled together with such little spacing..... you go from a line that sounds almost Mixolydian to another line that's purely atonal..... but you keep on mixing it up. Even at the end, you have a sus2 chord outline, which i don't recall playing much (if at al throuhg the piece). It seems like you have "everything" in there, in terms of harmony. And I've seen this before with your scores. Is this just how you work sometimes?

Yes, it is. It is all just totally random.


Quote from: GGGGRRREEG on September 29, 2008, 07:40:48 PM
each time I played those Cs, they sounded complete different because of context

Or maybe your cheapo guitar simply doesn't hold its tuning? Real men don't play the guitar anyway. Real men play the bass.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 30, 2008, 04:51:38 AM
Quote from: GGGGRRREEG on September 29, 2008, 07:40:48 PM
I just finished reading through it from beginning to end with guitar......... I'm often surprised at the choice of notes you have. Very distant-sounding strings of notes are pulled together with such little spacing..... you go from a line that sounds almost Mixolydian to another line that's purely atonal..... but you keep on mixing it up. Even at the end, you have a sus2 chord outline, which i don't recall playing much (if at al throuhg the piece). It seems like you have "everything" in there, in terms of harmony. And I've seen this before with your scores. Is this just how you work sometimes?

I do like 'blurring categories' harmonically;  it's perhaps a sort of concrete application of the questions we've raised various times in the past:  'atonal' obviously means "other than Common Practice";  but is there really such a thing as "atonal"?  Is it a question of 'sonic gravity/attraction', and therefore is the composer at liberty to 'manage' varying degrees of that 'gravitation'?  Are the question and nature of the importance of that 'gravitation' creatively negotiable?

Quote from: GregAs for the high Cs, they're almost like a motif themselves, since they seem to come from nowhere and just hang on, but they're kinda "developed", because each time I played those Cs, they sounded complete different because of context!  :o ;D

It's a simple device, but it surprises you with how different the same musical "fact" can sound.  I became a bit more compositionally 'alive' to this partly by listening to (say) Feldman, and partly by thinking of painting, how the same article from our daily experience (an apple, a watermelon, a crystal goblet) can look, not merely similar to the object in my hand because it is obviously a representation of it, but can "appear" different.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 30, 2008, 04:52:01 AM
Or, I can just be bonkers.

I don't overlook that possibility.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 30, 2008, 05:02:47 AM
A tragi-comic MIDI to go with this (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg232480.html#msg232480).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 30, 2008, 05:57:52 AM
Got more pen-work on The Angel done on this morning's bus ride.  And, from last night's session with Sibelius, I am enjoying a feeling of greater confidence in the new software environment.  Of course, I am going to find yet other questions when I get to work on an orchestral score (thinking ahead to resumption of work on White Nights), questions which would not arise when working on a piece for solo wind instrument.  We'll see, but I'm inclined (when I've finished The Angel) to make an orchestral-score-in-Sibelius exercise of the Overture to White Nights.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 30, 2008, 12:06:42 PM
Okay . . . the first two measures were where I had left off yesterday (and the pdf file uploaded last night reflects the fact that the Sibelius file 'caught up' with the MS.)

So, from the third bar at the top (the measure beginning with a quarter-rest) down to the sixth line, the fourth bar of 6/8, was the work I got done on the bus ride into Boston this morning.  All the music from the 32nd-notes starting the fifth bar of 6/8, I wrote with the assistance of the Boston Common squirrels, at around two of this afternoon's clock, which probably accounts for the skittish rhythmic activity.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on September 30, 2008, 01:09:04 PM
Quote from: M forever on September 29, 2008, 08:00:07 PM

Or maybe your cheapo guitar simply doesn't hold its tuning? Real men don't play the guitar anyway. Real men play the bass.
Yeah, I know, and everyone who has ever gotten into music has gotten into it because of all the famous bassists. Geddy Lee and Billy Sheehan, now THEY'RE the ones who inspired me to pick up bass, but I decided I didn't have the skills to play repeated note bass lines, so I took up the less challenging instrument, learning how to play lead guitar. But oh well, maybe one day I'll figure out how to play bass and become a real man  ;).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on September 30, 2008, 01:42:15 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 30, 2008, 04:51:38 AM
I do like 'blurring categories' harmonically;  it's perhaps a sort of concrete application of the questions we've raised various times in the past:  'atonal' obviously means "other than Common Practice";  but is there really such a thing as "atonal"?  Is it a question of 'sonic gravity/attraction', and therefore is the composer at liberty to 'manage' varying degrees of that 'gravitation'?  Are the question and nature of the importance of that 'gravitation' creatively negotiable?

Cool. I don't think there really is a true "atonality", but if you play a series of even rhythmed chromatic notes, like A A# B C C# etc., which note will have the most gravitational force? To me, first place is C# while second place is A. This is a good test for that, being lined up that way, because in "atonal" music, there's always going to be a push or a pull, with occasional 3rds and 5ths- if you've got just semitones w/out repeating notes, i don't see how it can get closer to true "atonality", if there is one......

I think this also could relate to memory- if I say 5 completely random words, what will stick in your mind when I'm done? The last one, maybe? I don't know, what do you think?

btw, Thanks for the posting the sound file. The beginning reminds me of The Bend of Time...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 30, 2008, 04:00:48 PM
Folded in some detail, which I notated to the printout on the bus ride home, into the Sibelius file.

Now for the rest of the MS.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 30, 2008, 05:48:01 PM
Close. Very close.

But not there just yet.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 01, 2008, 04:09:03 AM
As I review the work-in-progress this morning, I find it even closer to finished than I'd allowed myself to think last night (end of a long day, and all that).

1.  On the bus ride this morning, I drew up an 'insert' to improve one particular seam.

2.  I want to think the whole thing over a bit, because in the back of my mind, I've wanted to throw in some flutter-tongue.  Won't need much.  And I need to check with Chris to see about flutter-tongue while using a certain mute.

3.  Off the cuff, I had told Chris (the piece as yet not even started, let alone written) the piece would run 12 minutes.  While in the process of composition, I didn't insist to myself on that;  but was content if I should find the piece running 9-10 minutes.  In the event, though, allowing for 'breathing' (and breathing), phrasing, relaxations of tempo in live performance which will not actually seem like 'slowing' the music . . . I think it is probably a 12-minute piece.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on October 01, 2008, 04:51:34 AM
Good news, Karl.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 01, 2008, 06:38:56 AM
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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 02, 2008, 10:31:33 AM
Just back from a walk on the Common. Had a nice soft-spoken chat with my buddy, Vasya:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: M forever on October 02, 2008, 08:50:48 PM
That's a squirrel, Karl. Have you been drinking?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 03, 2008, 05:01:25 AM
Quote from: M forever on October 02, 2008, 08:50:48 PM
That's a squirrel, Karl.

Good!

QuoteHave you been drinking?

Darjeeling tea.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on October 03, 2008, 03:24:20 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 02, 2008, 10:31:33 AM
Just back from a walk on the Common. Had a nice soft-spoken chat with my buddy, Vasya:
He looks yummy. I wonder what he tastes like.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 03, 2008, 03:35:40 PM
Quote from: GGGGRRREEG on October 03, 2008, 03:24:20 PM
He looks yummy. I wonder what he tastes like.

Odd. He said just the same about you.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on October 03, 2008, 03:41:18 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 03, 2008, 03:35:40 PM
Odd. He said just the same about you.
Probably average. I mean, the humans I've tried can vary from being nasty to not bad.......

(oh, i've already leaked that secret, btw, not just on my signature, so I'm comfortable talking about it. )  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 03, 2008, 06:53:08 PM
At this point, just adding finishing detail to The Angel Who Bears a Flaming Sword.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: lukeottevanger on October 04, 2008, 04:10:44 AM
...The Squirrel who Bares his Flaming Nuts......
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on October 04, 2008, 04:13:32 AM
Quote from: lukeottevanger on October 04, 2008, 04:10:44 AM
...The Squirrel who Bares his Flaming Nuts......

hehe
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 04, 2008, 04:36:35 AM
Oof! Visions of outraged homeless persons wielding matchbooks . . . .

Freunde! Nicht diese what-have-you!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 04, 2008, 04:39:12 AM
Luke, thanks largely to your great help, and even just your willingness to rally 'round with help, at this point in the end-game I have hardly any question.

One thing, though, is . . . how do I alter the length of the final staff?  Is it possible to do that, so that the note spacing there at the end is not so improbably, well, spacious?  Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: lukeottevanger on October 04, 2008, 04:51:36 AM
Easiest and quickest would be to select a fuller line earlier on and force its final bar[ s] onto a lower line, thus filling up all lower lines (do this by selecting the barline you wish to force and pressing enter). You could also change the stave size or margins (Layout -> Document Settings) or any combination of the above.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: lukeottevanger on October 04, 2008, 04:52:40 AM
....for instance, try forcing the final bars on the fourth and/or fifth lines from the end...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 04, 2008, 05:08:47 AM
Very good; thanks!

Done with bringing the parts (mostly the clarinet part, which mysteriously was missing a lot of the dynamics . . . I even found that I had missed hand-writing many of them into my ad hoc corrected part for playing the piece with Pete) into compliance.

Looking at the difference between the score and the clarinet part that I played from . . . I marvel that Pete had patience with my apparent failure to adhere to my own dynamic markings . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 04, 2008, 05:30:52 PM
And now done with the score for The Mousetrap.  Too big a file to attach here.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 05, 2008, 12:52:38 PM
I have so many good & deserving flute-playing friends, that it does not much surprise me that as I was putting the finishing touches to The Angel Who Bears a Flaming Sword, it occurred to me that it would sound quite handsome on the flute, as well.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 05, 2008, 12:55:03 PM
Just revisited a high-octane arrangement I did up for brass quintet and organ to accompany an old favorite among Christmas carols, God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: M forever on October 05, 2008, 02:14:59 PM
What's the point of the comma there?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Szykneij on October 05, 2008, 02:28:13 PM
Quote from: M forever on October 05, 2008, 02:14:59 PM
What's the point of the comma there?

It's used because the gentlemen aren't merry. The title means "may God rest ye (you) merry (merrily), gentlemen."
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: M forever on October 05, 2008, 02:29:08 PM
Ah!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 05, 2008, 05:10:04 PM
"Gentlemen" is vocative; they're being addressed.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 05, 2008, 05:10:33 PM
(Is vocative the right word for that case? . . .)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 06, 2008, 05:28:35 AM
Harry! How did the MonumentenDag go?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Harry on October 06, 2008, 05:32:19 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 06, 2008, 05:28:35 AM
Harry! How did the MonumentenDag go?

Very well, Karl, I wonder about it you know that festivity. Our church was open also, a great manifestation of all the beautiful monuments and churches in Holland. And music from the Choir of Nana of course............................with your music performed........... :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 06, 2008, 05:38:34 AM
Quote from: Harry's corner on October 06, 2008, 05:32:19 AM
Very well, Karl, I wonder about it you know that festivity. Our church was open also, a great manifestation of all the beautiful monuments and churches in Holland. And music from the Choir of Nana of course............................with your music performed........... :)

I must confess, I never knew of the festivity, until I got a message from Nana  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Joe_Campbell on October 06, 2008, 04:35:18 PM
Happy Birthday, sir! Compose a birthday Theme & Variations set for us! :) ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 08, 2008, 09:33:40 AM
My composition teacher from undergrad days has a new web-site running:

http://www.jackgallaghermusic.com/
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 08, 2008, 09:46:22 AM
I admit that, of the tantalizingly toothsome sound-file excerpts on Jack's site, I especially enjoy the Symphony in One Movement, and Proteus Rising from the Sea.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 09, 2008, 06:47:37 AM
Started sketching a fresh number of White Nights on the bus this morning.

And I got a call to sub in a goodly choir on Sunday the 19th. It will be my first Sunday of singing since . . . May somethingth.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Lethevich on October 10, 2008, 11:47:43 AM
After some covert sneaking, I stumbled across this page:

http://www.gesprek.net/hendrik/Henning/

Which I am gonna leech, but could you give track names to replace the default ones with?  0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 10, 2008, 11:55:21 AM
Quote from: Lethe on October 10, 2008, 11:47:43 AM
After some covert sneaking, I stumbled across this page:

http://www.gesprek.net/hendrik/Henning/

Which I am gonna leech, but could you give track names to replace the default ones with?  0:)

Could, can, and will  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 13, 2008, 02:59:11 PM
Today was more work on creating a Sibelius file for the White Nights Overture from scratch.  Between ease of use of (and learning) the program, the excitement of learning it so that my fluency is increasing, and excitement at getting back into the 'sneaky inner workings' of the Overture, I am just having a ton of fun.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 14, 2008, 04:03:32 PM
I've gotten pages and pages done, and in excellent time!  I'm on p. 17 now.

. . . I don't think I quite understand notating different 'voices' on the same staff in Sibelius.  (In general, of course, I am trying to run run, and finding the odd instance where I don't even know how to walk.)  Need to sort it out before I can move on!

No more tonight, anyway . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: lukeottevanger on October 14, 2008, 04:10:31 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 14, 2008, 04:03:32 PM
I've gotten pages and pages done, and in excellent time!  I'm on p. 17 now.

. . . I don't think I quite understand notating different 'voices' on the same staff in Sibelius.  (In general, of course, I am trying to run run, and finding the odd instance where I don't even know how to walk.)  Need to sort it out before I can move on!

No more tonight, anyway . . . .

Tell me the specific problem.

The basic idea, though, is to select your voice from the keypad - they are colour-coded. I assume you'd got that far. You can then write in them in the usual way. You can also swap them around if necessary, after you've written them.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 14, 2008, 04:13:49 PM
Basically, I've got that.  But a rest dropped.  I shall explain . . .

I have a bar of 3/4, the first clarinet has two quarter-rests and plays two eighth-notes on the third quarter-value.  Second clarinet has quarter-rest, two two eighth-notes, and quarter-rest.  Everything 'entered' as I was expecting, only there is no quarter-rest in the upper part of the staff for cl. 1.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Guido on October 14, 2008, 04:15:33 PM
The voices thing on Sibelius is my least favourite feature of the program (which I otherwise enjoy using) - it's generally a pain to get right. Basically you select which voice you want (each one is represented by a different colour which is displayed when a note is selected) on the note in put pad then write the notes you want. I haven't found a way of:
1. deleting just one voice's notes without selecting each single note of that voice individually.
2. pasting stuff onto only one voice, whilst leaving the other voice intact
3. completely getting rid of a voice if a note is put there accidentally in that voice, without deleting the whole contents of the bar. Even if you delete the rests in the unused voice, their ghosts are still there.

There are other more subtle frustrations too. But maybe Luke knows a way round these things...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 14, 2008, 04:22:03 PM
Voices took some 'managing' in Finale, too;  this clarinet measure is comparatively simple . . . I've got some horn and bassoon measures in which the rest-&-note dance is more involved, so I'd like to get it right the first time  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: lukeottevanger on October 14, 2008, 04:23:17 PM
I don't understand how that problem could have arisen. How (what order etc.) did you input the notes?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 14, 2008, 04:24:50 PM
Quote from: lukeottevanger on October 14, 2008, 04:23:17 PM
I don't understand how that problem could have arisen. How (what order etc.) did you input the notes?

I put in cl 2 first; the three quarter-rests, the two-eighth-notes on beat 2 (in voice 2).  Then cl 1.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Szykneij on October 14, 2008, 05:07:30 PM
I had a lot of music I needed to rearrange for my orchestra (treble clef/c parts transposed to bass clef for celli or  viola clef, up an octave for flute, up a whole step for B-flat instruments, etc.) . I gave up on Sibelius and went back to an old program I bought for my IBM 486! For simple things, I find it so much easier. At the moment, I can't figure out why my Sibelius plays back what I input as random unpitched percussion sounds or how to fix it  :(  .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 14, 2008, 05:14:16 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 14, 2008, 04:24:50 PM
I put in cl 2 first; the three quarter-rests, the two-eighth-notes on beat 2 (in voice 2).  Then cl 1.

Well, I managed to 'fix' it, and at last figured out how I should do this properly.

Where I went wrong is:

I have gotten used to a shortcut to start a measure off with the right rest-value (then to be converted, if needed, to a note), by selecting the whole measure, and then (e.g.) tapping 4 on the number pad, which fills the measure with quarter rests.

So, where went wrong was:  I was entering voice 2, and then selecting the whole measure, and clicking the '1' on the keypad module on-screen, thinking then that I was 'moving' to voice 1, but it seems I was shifting (some of) what I had entered as v. 2 TO v. 1, and then the program was creating incomplete rests for the actual v. 1, and the result was a mess.

I figured out the right way;  everything seems to be healing nicely  8)

I did at last get that page done, properly . . . another hurdle overcome.  Thanks, Luke & Guido!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 14, 2008, 05:15:26 PM
Quote from: Szykniej on October 14, 2008, 05:07:30 PM
I had a lot of music I needed to rearrange for my orchestra (treble clef/c parts transposed to bass clef for celli or  viola clef, up an octave for flute, up a whole step for B-flat instruments, etc.) . I gave up on Sibelius and went back to an old program I bought for my IBM 486! For simple things, I find it so much easier. At the moment, I can't figure out why my Sibelius plays back what I input as random unpitched percussion sounds or how to fix it  :(  .

Hmm.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 17, 2008, 06:56:06 PM
Well, here's the state of the Sibelius file thus far.  Thanks again to Luke for all sorts of ready advice!

Probably the five things I wish I knew before printing out this torso of the Sibelius-file-in-progress:

1.  I added a trumpet III staff, and I don't know why the program didn't brace the two trumpet staves together, nor do I know how to do that 'manually'.  (Of course, I should probably look ahead through the rest of the Overture . . . possibly I could as well put the three trumpets on a single staff all together . . . not much independence of writing in this number.)

2.  I think I specified legal size (8-12 x 14 inches) for the document, but Sibelius didn't communicate that to the pdf writer (likely User Error rather than any flaw in Sibelius, I am guessing).

3.  Bottom system of p. 14, m. 145 cl 2 begins clearly underneath cl 1, but I should have rests for cl 1 in mm. 146ff., and stems directed downward for cl 2 in those measure.

4.  Trivial playback thing . . . but on the first page I have a measure's rest held for five measures' duration;  I haven't figured out how I can have the playback (which in any case remains flawed in other respects) reflect that.

5.  Of course there are a couple of scrunched pages there (10, 12) which have to be fixed.

6.  Gosh, I seem to have dropped the "Triangle" indication for Percussion I on the first page, don't I have?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: mn dave on October 17, 2008, 07:05:38 PM
Don't forget the cowbell.  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 17, 2008, 07:07:55 PM
Cowbell's later; first there must be sorrow . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: lukeottevanger on October 18, 2008, 09:24:29 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 17, 2008, 06:56:06 PM
Well, here's the state of the Sibelius file thus far.  Thanks again to Luke for all sorts of ready advice!

Probably the five things I wish I knew before printing out this torso of the Sibelius-file-in-progress:

1.  I added a trumpet III staff, and I don't know why the program didn't brace the two trumpet staves together, nor do I know how to do that 'manually'.  (Of course, I should probably look ahead through the rest of the Overture . . . possibly I could as well put the three trumpets on a single staff all together . . . not much independence of writing in this number.)

2.  I think I specified legal size (8-12 x 14 inches) for the document, but Sibelius didn't communicate that to the pdf writer (likely User Error rather than any flaw in Sibelius, I am guessing).

3.  Bottom system of p. 14, m. 145 cl 2 begins clearly underneath cl 1, but I should have rests for cl 1 in mm. 146ff., and stems directed downward for cl 2 in those measure.

4.  Trivial playback thing . . . but on the first page I have a measure's rest held for five measures' duration;  I haven't figured out how I can have the playback (which in any case remains flawed in other respects) reflect that.

5.  Of course there are a couple of scrunched pages there (10, 12) which have to be fixed.

6.  Gosh, I seem to have dropped the "Triangle" indication for Percussion I on the first page, don't I have?


Are any of these problems that you aren't sure how to fix (other than the five-bars pause one which I hope has been solved), or are they just oversights?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 18, 2008, 10:04:14 AM
5. & 6. are oversights; the rest, I need to learn how to mend.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: lukeottevanger on October 18, 2008, 10:23:57 AM
Just to deal with number 3:

1) delete the clarinet part you have here, to leave a normal empty bar.

2) select voice 2

3) enter the notes again. A rest for voice 1 will automatically be inserted above the notes, whose stems will be downwards. (And if at any time you want to flip the stems on a note, press X)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 18, 2008, 04:02:30 PM
Quote from: lukeottevanger on October 18, 2008, 10:23:57 AM
Just to deal with number 3:

1) delete the clarinet part you have here, to leave a normal empty bar.

2) select voice 2

3) enter the notes again. A rest for voice 1 will automatically be inserted above the notes, whose stems will be downwards. (And if at any time you want to flip the stems on a note, press X)

Again, hearty thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on October 22, 2008, 03:56:20 AM
All of these things mentioned above make me wonder: did the programmers consult composers while designing the program?    :o

Or, dudes, did they just consult the local garage band down the street?   8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 22, 2008, 04:44:35 AM
Actually, the work is going much, much smoother with Sibelius than it went back when I was using Finale (when I first composed the Overture).  Especially with the benefit of Luke's experience, which is a great help in my conquering the learning curve.

I may just wind up re-doing the entirety of what I've already composed of the ballet, in Sibelius.  But, after finishing the Overture as an étude, of course;  my task is to compose to the end of the ballet, first.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: lukeottevanger on October 22, 2008, 05:35:48 AM
Quote from: Cato on October 22, 2008, 03:56:20 AM
All of these things mentioned above make me wonder: did the programmers consult composers while designing the program?    :o

Or, dudes, did they just consult the local garage band down the street?   8)

No, Sibelius is a fine tool - but notating music properly, is a complex business, and so that tool has to be pretty powerful and flexible to cope with it all. Once one is used to it, there's not much it can't do. Though they refuse to consider making irrational time signatures possible, apparently. It seems they don't believe such things exist, even though zillions of examples are out there in print!

However, even something like this can be got-around, once one knows how.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 25, 2008, 09:28:53 AM
Just heard from Paul Cienniwa (http://paulcienniwa.blogspot.com/) that he intends to play my Three Short Pieces, Opus 34 (Canzona Semplice, O Beauteous Heavenly Light, Fancy on Psalm 80 from the Scottish Psalter) for the Prelude to the 11/9 service.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on October 26, 2008, 06:37:19 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 25, 2008, 09:28:53 AM
Just heard from Paul Cienniwa (http://paulcienniwa.blogspot.com/) that he intends to play my Three Short Pieces, Opus 34 (Canzona Semplice, O Beauteous Heavenly Light, Fancy on Psalm 80 from the Scottish Psalter) for the Prelude to the 11/9 service.
Just make sure he does it on prepared piano.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ugh! on October 28, 2008, 03:55:13 AM
Just became aware of your signature, Karl

"I wanna be different, like everybody else I wanna be like"
John S. Hall, King Missile

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 28, 2008, 04:04:07 AM
 ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 01, 2008, 06:09:38 PM
Quote from: Lethe on October 10, 2008, 11:47:43 AM
After some covert sneaking, I stumbled across this page:

http://www.gesprek.net/hendrik/Henning/

Which I am gonna leech, but could you give track names to replace the default ones with?  0:)

Sorry I took so long with this, Sara!

In the Instrumental folder:

01 - Track  1.mp3 :: Square Dance, Opus 72 for clarinet quartet, Ezra Clarinet Quartet, Mark Simon director & bass clarinet

02 - Track  2.mp3 :: Murmur of Many Waters, Opus 57 for percussion ensemble. [will check performance info Monday, IIRC it's the Ithaca Percussion Ensemble]

03 - Track  3.mp3
04 - Track  4.mp3 :: Canzona & Gigue, Opus 77;  Karl Henning, clarinet;   Mark Engelhardt, organ

05 - Track  5.mp3 :: Fragments of "Morning Has Broken", Opus 64;  Karl Henning, clarinet;   Stephen Symchych, violin;  Mark Engelhardt, piano

06 - Track  6.mp3 :: I Sang to the Sky, and Day Broke, Opus 55;  New England Conservatory Wind Ensemble, Charles Peltz director

07 - Track  7.mp3 :: Three Things that Begin with 'C', Opus 65;  Karl Henning, clarinet;   Peter Cama-Lekx, viola

08 - Track  8.mp3 :: Irreplaceable Doodles, Opus 89;  Karl Henning, clarinet

09 - Track  9.mp3 :: Out in the Sun., Opus 88;  New England Conservatory Wind Ensemble, Charles Peltz director
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 01, 2008, 06:35:21 PM
In the Sacred folder:

Evening Service in D, Opus 87
Choir of the Cathedral Church of St Paul, Boston, MA
Karl Henning, director

01 Track 01.mp3 :: Prelude (two trombones)
02 Track 02.mp3 :: Preces (officiant & choir)
03 Track 03.mp3 :: Preface to O Gracious Light (two trombones)
04 Track 04.mp3 :: O Gracious Light (choir)
05 Track 05.mp3 :: Preface to the Magnificat (two trombones)
06 Track 06.mp3 :: Magnificat (choir)
07 Track 07.mp3 :: Preface to the Nunc dimittis (two trombones)
08 Track 08.mp3 :: Nunc dimittis (choir)
09 Track 09.mp3 :: Suffrages (officiant & choir)
11 Track 11.mp3 :: Benedicamus (officiant & choir)
12 Track 12.mp3 :: Postlude (two trombones)

=============

13 Track 13.mp3 :: Bless the Lord, O My Soul, Opus 32a (Karl Henning, director)

15 Track 15.mp3 :: Nuhro (Hymn of Light), Opus 74 (Mark Engelhardt, director)

16 - Track 16.mp3 :: Psalm 150, Psalm-tone composed for the 2003 Evensong at St Paul's (Mark Engelhardt, director)

17 - Track 17.mp3 :: Song of Mary, Opus 39b (Mark Engelhardt, director)

18 - Track 18.mp3 :: Song of Simeon, Opus 71 (Mark Engelhardt, director)

19 - Track 19.mp3 :: Alleluia in A-flat, Opus 33 (Mark Engelhardt, director)

20 - Track 20.mp3 :: Hodie Christus natus est, Opus 76 (Mark Engelhardt, director; Karl Henning, clarinet)

=============

21 - Track 21.mp3 :: I Sang to the Sky, and Day Broke, Opus 55 (duplicate of track 09 from Instrumental folder)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 01, 2008, 06:49:51 PM
Bit of nostalgia, the first piece of mine which then-director at St Paul's, Mark Engelhardt, had the choir sing, an Alleluia in A-flat which I wrote in dedication to my wonderful mom-in-law, Irina Pisarenko:

[mp3=200,20,0,center]http://www.gesprek.net/hendrik/Henning/Sacred/19%20-%20Track%2019.mp3[/mp3]
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Lethevich on November 01, 2008, 11:22:17 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 01, 2008, 06:09:38 PM
Sorry I took so long with this, Sara!

Yay :D Thank you very much!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 07, 2008, 03:23:12 AM
Organist Paul Cienniwa will play Three Short Pieces at First Church in Boston this Sunday. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2008/11/three-short-pieces.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on November 07, 2008, 03:36:35 AM
I like your blog, Karl, an essential companion to this thread. I have added the RSS feed to Bloglines.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 07, 2008, 03:38:28 AM
I am grateful for your kindness, Johan.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 08, 2008, 07:06:53 AM
Alternate version of a trumpet piece. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2008/11/alternate-angel.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 08, 2008, 06:53:20 PM
Tomorrow is a special day for me . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on November 09, 2008, 12:17:36 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 08, 2008, 06:53:20 PM
Tomorrow is a special day for me . . . .

Phone call from the White House to become Obama's National Music Advisor?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 09, 2008, 04:55:44 AM
Quote from: Jezetha on November 09, 2008, 12:17:36 AM
Phone call from the White House to become Obama's National Music Advisor?

Even better: Two years of the sun. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2008/11/solar-anniversary.html)
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Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on November 09, 2008, 05:14:57 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 09, 2008, 04:55:44 AM
Even better: Two years of the sun. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2008/11/solar-anniversary.html)

I am going to listen to Out in the Sun again later today in celebration.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 10, 2008, 02:22:06 PM
I stole the title from a Lukas Foss quote . . . . (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2008/11/never-steal-from-yourself.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: toledobass on November 11, 2008, 07:56:14 AM
Quote from: Jezetha and Allan on November 07, 2008, 03:36:35 AM
I like your blog, Karl, an essential companion to this thread. I have added the RSS feed to Bloglines.
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Post by: Catison on November 11, 2008, 09:39:19 AM
Quote from: toledobass on November 11, 2008, 07:56:14 AM

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Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on November 11, 2008, 01:02:12 PM
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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 11, 2008, 01:04:36 PM
I think this a very fitting tribute to Luke whose company we no longer enjoy . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 12, 2008, 05:33:03 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 05, 2008, 05:15:45 AM
Today is The Day, you know  :)

This evening I revisited the score & MIDI (as I happened to be at the computer) of the Prelude and the Parental Seating Music . . . it's always good, when revisiting a piece which has had time to 'cool off', to feel that one still likes one's work  8)
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Post by: karlhenning on November 13, 2008, 06:07:14 AM
And, with thanks to Harry! (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2008/11/peering-past-premiere.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 15, 2008, 08:28:53 AM
Word from Paul is good, more anon.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 16, 2008, 04:05:45 PM
Another anniversary: Nuhro (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2008/11/five-light-years.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 18, 2008, 05:04:08 PM
Three Short Pieces for organ, Opus 34 (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2008/11/opus-34.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 21, 2008, 04:40:26 AM
QuoteThree Short Pieces for organ, Opus 34 (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2008/11/opus-34.html)

The composer & the organist:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 21, 2008, 04:54:04 AM
A friend in Missouri informs me that alpacas hum:

http://www.youtube.com/v/iV7gwExQH40
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on November 21, 2008, 05:37:53 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 21, 2008, 04:40:26 AM
The composer & the organist:

The personal relationship between composer and organist looks great, but that between composition and organist - I still have to find out (downloaded the Three Short Pieces for organ for a listen later today)...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 21, 2008, 05:40:05 AM
Those pieces predate our acquaintance[, though].
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on December 01, 2008, 11:25:17 AM
Quote from: Dm on April 07, 2007, 12:21:26 PM
A thread to celebrate Henningmusick!  Karl's blog can be found  HERE.  8)  (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/)

Thanks for adding the link to the blog, mon vieux!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on December 01, 2008, 11:26:08 AM
Just back from singing the Vivaldi Gloria. I was impersonating a tenor.  Good time.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: c#minor on December 07, 2008, 08:19:37 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 11, 2008, 01:04:36 PM
I think this a very fitting tribute to Luke whose company we no longer enjoy . . . .

Okay i know that i am way out of the loop. But what happened to Luke?? Is he not on the board anymore? Or am i even thinking of the same Luke? Or am i even making a relevant post?  ???  ;D

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on December 07, 2008, 01:55:27 PM
Quote from: c#minor on December 07, 2008, 08:19:37 AM
Okay i know that i am way out of the loop. But what happened to Luke?? Is he not on the board anymore? Or am i even thinking of the same Luke? Or am i even making a relevant post?  ???  ;D

Look here:

http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,220.msg241416.html#msg241416

Luke is still sorely missed.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: c#minor on December 07, 2008, 03:51:22 PM
Quote from: Jezetha on December 07, 2008, 01:55:27 PM
Look here:

http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,220.msg241416.html#msg241416

Luke is still sorely missed.


wow... that is really unfortunate. I always enjoyed hearing Luke's input and he always had valuable things to say. I am sorry to here of these recent events.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on December 08, 2008, 03:39:20 AM
Quote250000 Posts in 5249 Topics by 894 Members.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on December 10, 2008, 07:43:29 AM
And now, a bit of fun. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2008/12/pythonic-bayreuth.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: bhodges on December 10, 2008, 07:48:23 AM
That is pretty hilarious, Karl...

Meanwhile, you are taking to the blogosphere like the proverbial fish!  I know a number of people who have "tried out" blogging but you are one of the most successful to date.

--Bruce
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on December 10, 2008, 07:49:05 AM
Grazie tante, Bruce!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on December 10, 2008, 01:02:58 PM
Quote from: bhodges on December 10, 2008, 07:48:23 AM
That is pretty hilarious, Karl...

Meanwhile, you are taking to the blogosphere like the proverbial fish!  I know a number of people who have "tried out" blogging but you are one of the most successful to date.

--Bruce

In agreement there.

(Suggestion, Karl - make it Fischedämmerung, and it's immaculate German - Gott-Götter, Fisch-Fische..)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on December 11, 2008, 06:24:31 AM
Done, and thanks for the erratum!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on December 18, 2008, 12:37:49 PM
(Anyone notice that this (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,10253.msg255889/topicseen.html#msg255889) does not include C.D., or Sir E.E.?)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on December 19, 2008, 04:01:45 AM
(Partly seen to here (http://=http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2008/12/on-twelfth-day-of-christmas.html).)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on December 22, 2008, 03:59:31 PM
Admittedly, a little nostalgic. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2008/12/from-archives-8xii06.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on December 26, 2008, 07:47:25 AM
Rather a roundabout answer to Johan's question. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2008/12/reflections-on-matisse.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on December 26, 2008, 02:45:41 PM
For all interested parties (and You Know Who You Are), I heard from Luke just before Christmas hit.  With which fact I am all the better pleased, knowing what a vigorous time of year this is for him.  He has written another piece for the girls at his school to sing at their Nine Lessons and Carols service, and which they sang again a week later, too. Once the Christmas turkey is digested, he will be preparing parts for Elegy & Ascent for rehearsals in January.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on December 29, 2008, 06:05:31 AM
QuoteOnce the Christmas turkey is digested, he will be preparing parts for Elegy & Ascent for rehearsals in January.
Good to hear...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on December 30, 2008, 01:01:19 AM
Quote from: G$ on December 29, 2008, 06:05:31 AM
Good to hear...

Indeed!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on December 30, 2008, 09:05:30 AM
If I got anyone's name wrong, please advise (I will mend), and pray accept my abjectest appy polly loggies. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2008/12/words-of-passion-after.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on December 30, 2008, 10:05:10 AM
(Thanks, Johan!)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: SonicMan46 on December 30, 2008, 05:30:47 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 30, 2008, 09:05:30 AM
If I got anyone's name wrong, please advise (I will mend), and pray accept my abjectest appy polly loggies. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2008/12/words-of-passion-after.html)


Karl, no problem here - good luck - would love to see this recorded for you - Dave  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on January 01, 2009, 12:45:18 PM
To Whom It May Concern -

Irreplaceable Doodles, downloaded 39 times

The Mousetrap, downloaded 51 times

The Passion according to St John, downloaded 83 times
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on January 02, 2009, 07:40:05 AM
Quote from: Jezetha on January 01, 2009, 12:45:18 PM
To Whom It May Concern -

Irreplaceable Doodles, downloaded 39 times

The Mousetrap, downloaded 51 times

The Passion according to St John, downloaded 83 times


Some of that traffic must be the Board of Sine Nomine;  Paul wrote yesterday, "Your Passion is 80% approved . . . ."

Edit :: typo
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on January 03, 2009, 12:35:14 PM
In a most curious turn of Fate, some music of mine is to feature in a state funeral.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: PSmith08 on January 03, 2009, 12:51:39 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 03, 2009, 12:35:14 PM
In a most curious turn of Fate, some music of mine is to feature in a state funeral.

That's a high compliment. Where, if I may be so bold?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on January 03, 2009, 01:03:44 PM
The Prelude to the funeral service for former Senator Claiborne Pell in Newport, Rhode Island this Monday.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: PSmith08 on January 03, 2009, 01:06:13 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 03, 2009, 01:03:44 PM
The Prelude to the funeral service for former Senator Claiborne Pell in Newport, Rhode Island this Monday.

That is quite a compliment indeed.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on January 04, 2009, 04:51:42 PM
Former Pres Clinton, Vice Pres-elect Biden and Sen Ted Kennedy to deliver eulogies at the service tomorrow. (http://www.projo.com/news/content/pell_01-04-09_6LCRER8_v3.1bdae8e.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on January 05, 2009, 07:30:14 AM
Paul's playing the Widor Toccata now: http://cspan.org/Watch/C-SPAN2_wm.aspx
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on January 05, 2009, 07:37:31 AM
People still exiting from the balcony, so he's playing further Exit Musick.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on January 05, 2009, 07:42:14 AM
C-Span has at last faded out to other programming . . . pity they didn't include (* ahem *) any of the Prelude, though.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on January 05, 2009, 12:25:12 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 05, 2009, 07:42:14 AM
C-Span has at last faded out to other programming . . . pity they didn't include (* ahem *) any of the Prelude, though.

Well, those dignitaries present have heard you, Karl. But the whole wide world would have been nicer, of course...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: premont on January 05, 2009, 03:26:04 PM
Quote from: Jezetha on January 01, 2009, 12:45:18 PM
To Whom It May Concern -

Irreplaceable Doodles, downloaded 39 times

The Mousetrap, downloaded 51 times

The Passion according to St John, downloaded 83 times


If only I knew where you can download these, the number of downloads would be one higher for each of them.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on January 05, 2009, 03:39:25 PM
Quote from: premont on January 05, 2009, 03:26:04 PM
If only I knew where you can download these, the number of downloads would be one higher for each of them.

http://rapidshare.com/files/140041368/3_Karl_Henning_-_Irreplaceable_Doodles__Opus_89.mp3

http://rapidshare.com/files/140041369/4_Karl_Henning_-_The_Mousetrap__Opus_91.mp3

http://rapidshare.com/files/140041370/5_Karl_Henning_-_The_Passion_According_to_St_John__Opus_92.mp3

I don't think Karl will mind...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on January 05, 2009, 03:41:15 PM
Thank you, gentlemen both!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Dr. Dread on January 05, 2009, 07:01:09 PM
Good to see this thread still getting a thorough workout.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: premont on January 06, 2009, 08:59:54 AM
Well, thanks to Karl as well as to Jezetha. :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on January 06, 2009, 09:03:36 AM
Quote from: premont on January 06, 2009, 08:59:54 AM
Well, thanks to Karl as well as to Jezetha. :)

I apologize that we inadvertently left you out of the loop the first go!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: premont on January 06, 2009, 10:55:04 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 06, 2009, 09:03:36 AM
I apologize that we inadvertently left you out of the loop the first go!

My own fault, since I should have cried out earlier. :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on January 06, 2009, 01:04:25 PM
I can furnish scores, if you wish.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: premont on January 06, 2009, 03:17:30 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 06, 2009, 01:04:25 PM
I can furnish scores, if you wish.

Many thanks, Karl, I would certainly be very interested. :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on January 06, 2009, 03:42:23 PM
Hmm;  performance could be improved upon, of course . . . but this has been an interesting piece to revisit after . . . five years: Timbrel & Dance, choir SATB & percussion

[mp3=200,20,0,center]http://members.tripod.com/~Karl_P_Henning/timbrel.mp3[/mp3]
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Daidalos on January 08, 2009, 12:57:57 PM
By the way Karl, I just began reading your blog. Extremely interesting, I've already added it to my favourites.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on January 09, 2009, 04:56:52 AM
Thank you, indeed, Bjorn.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on January 13, 2009, 02:15:03 PM
Quote
Former Pres Clinton, Vice Pres-elect Biden and Sen Ted Kennedy to deliver eulogies at the service tomorrow. (http://www.projo.com/news/content/pell_01-04-09_6LCRER8_v3.1bdae8e.html)

Partial Order of Service (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/01/music-in-state.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on January 14, 2009, 10:36:07 AM
Back-story. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/01/over-beer-in-bar-in-dedham.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on January 27, 2009, 04:34:51 AM
'Cellos-in-progress. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/01/pushing-lullaby-along.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on January 27, 2009, 04:45:19 PM
Hushed trumpet in the night. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/01/stanza-meanwhile.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 04, 2009, 05:03:02 AM
Met with a flautist last night to talk about the alto flute version of The Angel Who Bears a Flaming Sword.  Well, we talked about it, in the midst of his reading through it.  Even while he has yet to learn the notes and the rhythms, I recognize the piece, and am pleased to have composed it.  He likes it, too, and seems to think we should take steps to publish the piece among the flute community (The National Flute Association, e.g.).  Sign me up;  at worst, it will be the 50th time that something which seemed a reasonable hope fizzled out over time.

On the bus this morning, did some work on the new piece (or, one of two new pieces, perhaps) for cello ensemble.  The basic ideas for this passage, I threw down on a page some time ago, so they've been percolating a bit.  So these 25-ish bars this morning, are a mixture of spontaneous reflection, and a stretch of music I first 'envisioned' maybe a month or so ago.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Haffner on February 04, 2009, 05:06:33 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 27, 2009, 04:34:51 AM
'Cellos-in-progress. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/01/pushing-lullaby-along.html)


This is a really interesting blog, especially considering that the distorted electric guitar is closest related to the cello in terms of "classical" instuments. My only problem is that I'm having alot of trouble reading the music. It's a fascinating look into the mechanics of composition, so I'm very very interested.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on February 05, 2009, 03:57:22 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 04, 2009, 05:03:02 AM
  Sign me up;  at worst, it will be the 50th time that something which seemed a reasonable hope fizzled out over time.


Hey Karl!  That means you're in the club!!!  8)

I once composed a sonata for a complete choir of recorders, including a contrabass recorder   :o   which resembled a pedal pipe for a church organ.  It was for a German group in Bavaria, or should I say, a Bavarian group in Bavaria.  They had made a tape or two, and seemed legitimate enough.  This was way back when communication was by mail only.  The director gave me enthusiasm and lots of blah-blah, but nothing ever happened.

But we will stay optimistic for you!   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 05, 2009, 05:07:34 AM
We're keepin' hope alive!

Except that Allan has given up hope on White Nights  ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on February 05, 2009, 11:14:37 AM
I think I have, too. Maybe you could get bits from it and turn into into Henning's 1st Symphony.  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 05, 2009, 12:50:56 PM
No, the first symphony is musically distinct from the ballet.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on February 06, 2009, 06:58:01 PM
is? Are you saying you're working on one now?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 07, 2009, 05:22:01 AM
Quote from: G$ on February 06, 2009, 06:58:01 PM
is? Are you saying you're working on one now?

Not actively at work on it;  I have some ten pp. of sketches for a symphony.  I shall finish the ballet before resuming work on the symphony.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Haffner on February 07, 2009, 05:23:11 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 07, 2009, 05:22:01 AM
Not actively at work on it;  I have some ten pp. of sketches for a symphony.  I shall finish the ballet before resuming work on the symphony.



But..a SYMPHONY, Karl. YES!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on February 07, 2009, 05:28:33 AM
Quote from: AndyD. on February 07, 2009, 05:23:11 AM


But..a SYMPHONY, Karl. YES!!!!!!!!
Same feelings here. But just try not to pull a Brahms on us.... (unless you have to)  ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 07, 2009, 08:08:45 AM
Happily, in my case, the problem is just time.  When I have time to write, I have music ready to write.

And in a year or so, my weekly schedule will open up a bit.  And in all events, even in my present, rather busy schedule, I am getting music written.  Thus, even though in absolute terms I am not writing as much as I should like, I feel pretty good about it all.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on February 07, 2009, 08:22:09 AM
You know, Karl, I could understand what appealed to you in Pettersson's Ninth - it has the sort of elastic movement and spaciousness I know from your own work. I really can imagine a Henning symphony...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Haffner on February 07, 2009, 09:25:52 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 07, 2009, 08:08:45 AM
Happily, in my case, the problem is just time.  When I have time to write, I have music ready to write.

And in a year or so, my weekly schedule will open up a bit.  And in all events, even in my present, rather busy schedule, I am getting music written.  Thus, even though in absolute terms I am not writing as much as I should like, I feel pretty good about it all.


One thing I've noticed, is that composition takes ALOT of time. I get into writing, then I look at the clock and see it's almost time for bed (and my girl upset).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on February 07, 2009, 07:42:09 PM
Quote from: AndyD. on February 07, 2009, 09:25:52 AM

One thing I've noticed, is that composition takes ALOT of time. I get into writing, then I look at the clock and see it's almost time for bed (and my girl upset).
Oh yeah, that's the bad part. I have to schedule a half an hour each day just for composing (well, at least I try at that, but usually fail  ::)).
For me, it requires intense concentration- much more than when just a few years ago, when it was so much easier to "discover" things. Half the time I can't even concentrate enough to really get into it, though what helps the most is to warm up to it all day long by playing around with ideas and then writing in the evening. Then, when I'm finally able to concentrate, I play all those awesome ideas on the keyboard, but then it ends up being too spontaneous to be able to write down, or even fit anywhere in a piece, so I'm usually able to get a good 8 bars in, then get bored with it and stuck in 2 days. Happens every time.  :P
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 08, 2009, 05:35:55 AM
The trick is forming (and getting into the reliable habit of forming) composed environments wherein spontaneous ideas retain their spontaneity.

And believe me, if it were as easy as a few bullet-points, I should share them immediately  8)

Since Maria and Irina are both artists, and have their own creative work that they are often about, I get plenty of 'space' when I am doing work.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Haffner on February 08, 2009, 07:00:35 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 08, 2009, 05:35:55 AM
The trick is forming (and getting into the reliable habit of forming) composed environments wherein spontaneous ideas retain their spontaneity.

And believe me, if it were as easy as a few bullet-points, I should share them immediately  8)

Since Maria and Irina are both artists, and have their own creative work that they are often about, I get plenty of 'space' when I am doing work.


My girl and I have a similar relationship. Plus, it's always nice when one's mate knows exactly when to leave the composer alone for a little while. Still, I can't blame her for wanting more time with me, I obsess over music way to much.

I noticed also that I'll have plenty of "inspired" music coming to me, but I (think) Schubert is the one whom said that there's a big difference between getting inspired and getting to work on it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Haffner on February 08, 2009, 07:01:49 AM
Quote from: G$ on February 07, 2009, 07:42:09 PM
Oh yeah, that's the bad part. I have to schedule a half an hour each day just for composing (well, at least I try at that, but usually fail  ::)).
For me, it requires intense concentration- much more than when just a few years ago, when it was so much easier to "discover" things. Half the time I can't even concentrate enough to really get into it, though what helps the most is to warm up to it all day long by playing around with ideas and then writing in the evening. Then, when I'm finally able to concentrate, I play all those awesome ideas on the keyboard, but then it ends up being too spontaneous to be able to write down, or even fit anywhere in a piece, so I'm usually able to get a good 8 bars in, then get bored with it and stuck in 2 days. Happens every time.  :P


This sounds like a very well thought out and practical time schedule.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Bogey on February 08, 2009, 07:03:04 AM
Quote from: AndyD. on February 08, 2009, 07:00:35 AM

I noticed also that I'll have plenty of "inspired" music coming to me, but I (think) Schubert is the one whom said that there's a big difference between getting inspired and getting to work on it.

Line of the day year.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Haffner on February 08, 2009, 07:06:06 AM
Quote from: Bogey on February 08, 2009, 07:03:04 AM
Line of the day year.

(laughing) My girl told me once that she has had ideas for all kinds of creative outlets, too many to count. But so many ideas just fall by the wayside when one is trying to get just that one idea worked through.

Edison paraphrase: "10% INspiration, 90% PERSpiration"!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 08, 2009, 07:10:15 AM
We've been meaning to talk to you about all that perspiration . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Haffner on February 08, 2009, 09:30:33 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 08, 2009, 07:10:15 AM
We've been meaning to talk to you about all that perspiration . . . .


;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on February 08, 2009, 05:27:39 PM
One way to lose your inspiration is to hear your wife/girlfriend crying in the other room and wondering what they are supposed to do, while you create your next masterpiece for the ages!   :o
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 08, 2009, 05:37:44 PM
Yes, many things to balance!

One of life's mysteries (separately):  Just got a message from a trumpeter friend hinting at demand for a piece for flugelhorn and high-school level band, a message including the tantalizing phrase commission fee.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 08, 2009, 05:38:57 PM
Andy, remember the rule: one's sweat is one's own affair;  don't let 'em see you sweat!

(Probably, the rule is a little different on Planet Death Metal . . . .)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on February 08, 2009, 06:07:13 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 08, 2009, 05:35:55 AM
The trick is forming (and getting into the reliable habit of forming) composed environments wherein spontaneous ideas retain their spontaneity.

And believe me, if it were as easy as a few bullet-points, I should share them immediately  8)

Since Maria and Irina are both artists, and have their own creative work that they are often about, I get plenty of 'space' when I am doing work.
I think you're better at concentrating in general, too- i mean, you said you compose on the bus sometimes!  :o


Quote from: AndyD. on February 08, 2009, 07:01:49 AM

This sounds like a very well thought out and practical time schedule.
If you don't organize anything,  you'll have a hard time finding anything.  8)

Quote from: Cato on February 08, 2009, 05:27:39 PM
One way to lose your inspiration is to hear your wife/girlfriend crying in the other room and wondering what they are supposed to do, while you create your next masterpiece for the ages!   :o
;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 09, 2009, 06:18:26 AM
It's time I organized another recital, and the fact that Peter H. Bloom is game to put together the alto flute version of The Angel Who Bears a Flaming Sword is a big incentive.  My friend Shauna, who did such a fantastic job with recording the June '08 recital, will be back in Boston in May, and has generously agreed to twiddle knobs again.  I just had a lovely chat with Bill Goodwin, organist at the First Congregational Church in Woburn (a beautiful space to play in), and he is enthusiastic about hosting an all-Henningmusick concert at that time.

I am still waiting to hear from Peter Cama-Lekx, who has moved to Cleveland but whom I expect to visit Boston at least once in the May-June stretch of the calendar.  It would be great to have another swing at The Mousetrap, and there are two or three other pieces for which his services could be enlisted, too.

This would be the time, also, to get Blue Shamrock in good trim. The readiness is all.

Peter Bloom regularly concertizes with a harpist-&-pianist, Mary Jane Rupert.  I should be keen to get Radiant Maples together at last, though Mary Jane could not play both harp and piano for that . . . need to collar a (second) pianist if that is to work.

Here's something of a wishful-tentative program:

I.

The Angel Who Bears a Flaming Sword (a fl solo)
Fragments of "Morning Has Broken" (cl/va/pf)
The Mousetrap (cl/va)

(intermission)

II.

Terpsichore in Marble (cl/vc)
Blue Shamrock (cl solo)
Night of the Weeping Crocodiles (cl/va/pf)
Radiant Maples (fl/cl/hp/pf) or Canzona & Gigue (fl/cl/va/vc)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 09, 2009, 08:15:50 AM
Quote from: Jezetha on February 07, 2009, 08:22:09 AM
You know, Karl, I could understand what appealed to you in Pettersson's Ninth - it has the sort of elastic movement and spaciousness I know from your own work. I really can imagine a Henning symphony...

Thanks, Johan! I didn't mean to leave your kind remark unacknowledged so long!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 10, 2009, 06:10:53 AM
Quote from: Jezetha on January 05, 2009, 03:39:25 PM
http://rapidshare.com/files/140041368/3_Karl_Henning_-_Irreplaceable_Doodles__Opus_89.mp3

http://rapidshare.com/files/140041369/4_Karl_Henning_-_The_Mousetrap__Opus_91.mp3

http://rapidshare.com/files/140041370/5_Karl_Henning_-_The_Passion_According_to_St_John__Opus_92.mp3

I don't think Karl will mind...

Thank you again for all your kind assistance, Johan!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on February 10, 2009, 06:31:39 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 10, 2009, 06:10:53 AM
Thank you again for all your kind assistance, Johan!

Glad to be of assistance! Btw, the current tally is:

Irreplaceable Doodles                    44
The Mousetrap                            56
The Passion According to St. John  89

The latest downloads were all on 30.01.2009.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 10, 2009, 11:53:48 AM
Anyone going to be in Boston in July?  I'll play a recital at King's Chapel on the 28th.

.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Guido on February 14, 2009, 11:47:27 AM
Karl: You will recall that I expressed reservations bout the quality of the scores produced by Finale, preferring the ones produced in Sibelius. I know why now. It's because the PDFs created by Finale do not have consisten line thickness unless one zooms in very close - this is extremely jarring on the eye and just looks horrible. The printed parts look great! So it's a psychological one on computer screens only, but an important thing I think - I wonder if this has been fixed?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 14, 2009, 12:46:58 PM
Don't know if Finale have fixed that, Guido. And I've since switched over to Sibelius, though I'm still learning.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Haffner on February 14, 2009, 02:01:58 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 14, 2009, 12:46:58 PM
Don't know if Finale have fixed that, Guido. And I've since switched over to Sibelius, though I'm still learning.


I'm still using my Finale 2007c. I'm curious as to the plug-ins in Sibelius. Anything sound better than the Garritan? Or do you use the East West Quantum Leap, Karl?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 24, 2009, 04:48:07 AM
Baby steps . . . but at long last, I've found a harpist who is game to sit down and read Lost Waters with me.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 24, 2009, 04:48:54 AM
Quote from: AndyD. on February 14, 2009, 02:01:58 PM

I'm still using my Finale 2007c. I'm curious as to the plug-ins in Sibelius. Anything sound better than the Garritan? Or do you use the East West Quantum Leap, Karl?

You're using a later Finale than I ever have, Andy, so I canna answer!  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: John Copeland on February 24, 2009, 05:08:04 AM
Quote from: AndyD. on February 14, 2009, 02:01:58 PM
I'm still using my Finale 2007c. I'm curious as to the plug-ins in Sibelius. Anything sound better than the Garritan? Or do you use the East West Quantum Leap, Karl?

;D
I am interetsed in this stuff.
Which one is best value for money, Garritan or East West?  And are they as good as they say on the tin?  Do you really get full orchestral sound and colour from your compositions using one of these titles?  How difficult is it to map midi channels to instruments - is Sibelius or is Finale a greater portal for these Orchestral Soundbanks.  I'm very interested to find out stuff like this because I have some little melodies and movements I want to translate into something that sounds like music.
;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: sul G on February 24, 2009, 05:26:35 AM
Quote from: John on February 24, 2009, 05:08:04 AM
Which one is best value for money, Garritan or East West?  And are they as good as they say on the tin?  Do you really get full orchestral sound and colour from your compositions using one of these titles? 

Judging by my own recent experience (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,44.msg278791.html#msg278791), sometimes even a real orchestra doesn't sound much like a real orchestra  ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 24, 2009, 05:36:56 AM
Oh, I can laugh about it, now . . . .

;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: John Copeland on February 24, 2009, 05:51:20 AM
Quote from: sul G on February 24, 2009, 05:26:35 AM
Judging by my own recent experience (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,44.msg278791.html#msg278791), sometimes even a real orchestra doesn't sound much like a real orchestra  ;D

LOL  Been reading through some of that. ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 24, 2009, 04:55:23 PM
QuotePeter Bloom regularly concertizes with a harpist-&-pianist, Mary Jane Rupert.  I should be keen to get Radiant Maples together at last, though Mary Jane could not play both harp and piano for that . . . need to collar a (second) pianist if that is to work.

More on that piece here (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/02/unfinished-tale-of-radiant-maples.html).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 25, 2009, 04:49:49 AM
Regaining some musical optimism. (Momentum as augury.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 27, 2009, 04:40:57 AM
Getting started on stars & guitars (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/02/making-start.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Dr. Dread on February 27, 2009, 04:44:02 AM
Any new downloads I should know about?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 27, 2009, 04:45:10 AM
Not just at present, Dave, but thanks for enquiring!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Dr. Dread on February 27, 2009, 04:46:04 AM
I'm waiting for your prog rock album.  ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: John Copeland on February 27, 2009, 05:48:45 AM
I'm waiting on Karls Clarinet Concerto with Woodwind and Bass.
Might be a long wait...Opus.987 perhaps.. ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Dr. Dread on February 27, 2009, 05:49:30 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 27, 2009, 04:45:10 AM
Not just at present, Dave, but thanks for enquiring!

What was the last download available?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 27, 2009, 06:00:46 AM
These, courtesy of Johan:

Quote from: Jezetha on January 05, 2009, 03:39:25 PM
http://rapidshare.com/files/140041368/3_Karl_Henning_-_Irreplaceable_Doodles__Opus_89.mp3

http://rapidshare.com/files/140041369/4_Karl_Henning_-_The_Mousetrap__Opus_91.mp3

http://rapidshare.com/files/140041370/5_Karl_Henning_-_The_Passion_According_to_St_John__Opus_92.mp3

I don't think Karl will mind...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Dr. Dread on February 27, 2009, 06:02:05 AM
I have those. Thanks.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 27, 2009, 06:03:41 AM
Earlier, there were these (http://www.gesprek.net/hendrik/Henning/), courtesy of a chap named Henry.

Track explication here (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg242908.html#msg242908) and here (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg242911.html#msg242911).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: John Copeland on February 27, 2009, 06:31:03 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 27, 2009, 06:03:41 AM
Earlier, there were these (http://www.gesprek.net/hendrik/Henning/), courtesy of a chap named Henry.

Track explication here (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg242908.html#msg242908) and here (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg242911.html#msg242911).

;D
Lordy!!  More Henning!  Downloading it now.  Thanks a lot.  That'll be another Henning CD put to press.  8)

Curses!  I want it NOW...slow server...still getting it though.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Dr. Dread on February 27, 2009, 06:33:33 AM
Quote from: John on February 27, 2009, 06:31:03 AM
;D
Lordy!!  More Henning!  Downloading it now.  Thanks a lot.  That'll be another Henning CD put to press.  8)

Curses!  I want it NOW...slow server...still getting it though.

Yeah. I'll be getting that as well.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 27, 2009, 06:48:32 AM
Thanks, gents!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 05, 2009, 04:49:30 PM
Indecent haste, sorry. (http://"http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/03/just-quick-note.html")
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 08, 2009, 11:17:28 AM
Cannot help feeling that this is over-selling Billings:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Haffner on March 08, 2009, 02:47:12 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 08, 2009, 11:17:28 AM
Cannot help feeling that this is over-selling Billings:


Who ::)?


I wonder how far off I'd be if I asserted that Aaron Copland was America's first great composer.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: sul G on March 08, 2009, 02:48:04 PM
Ives a feelin' that some would disagree with you....
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Haffner on March 08, 2009, 02:50:35 PM
Quote from: sul G on March 08, 2009, 02:48:04 PM
Ives a feelin' that some would disagree with you....


I was asserting. I really don't listen to many American composers.

Ives doesn't particularly move me. But that's just me.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 10, 2009, 08:54:49 AM
Most improbably, Henning appears on BSO website! (Details to follow . . . .)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Haffner on March 10, 2009, 10:31:54 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 10, 2009, 08:54:49 AM
Most improbably, Henning appears on BSO website! (Details to follow . . . .)



Hey! Coooool!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Lilas Pastia on March 12, 2009, 05:50:23 PM
Quote from: John on February 27, 2009, 06:31:03 AM
;D
Lordy!!  More Henning!  Downloading it now.  Thanks a lot.  That'll be another Henning CD put to press.  8)

Curses!  I want it NOW...slow server...still getting it though.

Burning Henning CDs is a very welcome  :D rarity  :-[. Many happy returns, Karl !!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 12, 2009, 06:26:37 PM
Merci, mon ami!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: sul G on March 13, 2009, 12:54:28 AM
Is it really? Many happy returns from me too, then. Or am I a day late....  :-\
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Guido on March 13, 2009, 04:54:33 AM
Quote from: AndyD. on March 08, 2009, 02:50:35 PM
Ives doesn't particularly move me. But that's just me.

:'( This is sad to read.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 13, 2009, 04:55:58 AM
(Maybe a nice flame-war would pick this thread up . . . .)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Dr. Dread on March 13, 2009, 05:01:08 AM
Flame on!

(http://media.comicvine.com/uploads/0/402/77849-3430-human-torch_super.jpg)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 13, 2009, 05:08:47 AM
Your grandmother listens to Pierrot lunaire!

And dances to it.

In a muu-muu.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Haffner on March 13, 2009, 01:41:45 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 13, 2009, 05:08:47 AM
Your grandmother listens to Pierrot lunaire!

And dances to it.

In a muu-muu.


Actually, that's kind of cool.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 13, 2009, 01:57:28 PM
Aye, but it sent Dave into shock.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Dr. Dread on March 13, 2009, 02:01:46 PM
Poor grandma.  :'(




;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on March 14, 2009, 03:38:13 AM
(http://zippythepinhead.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/other/images/ziporig2big.jpg)

Speaking of someone who wears a muu-muu, the best comic-strip character anywhere!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 14, 2009, 04:23:00 AM
(In the spirit of the flame-war)

So that's your grandma, Dave!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 14, 2009, 05:16:46 AM
</ flame mode>

Keepin' on truckin' (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/03/bass-flute-ruminations.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: John Copeland on March 14, 2009, 03:00:21 PM
In the not too distant future...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on March 14, 2009, 05:42:18 PM
Quote from: John on March 14, 2009, 03:00:21 PM
In the not too distant future...

How did you do that?!  :o

Zippy would rock with Karl!

Here is how Zippy helped the career of somebody who is famous now:


(http://www.otal.umd.edu/~mgk/courses/spring2004/668/zippy022804.gif)

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: John Copeland on March 15, 2009, 02:35:36 AM
Quote from: Cato on March 14, 2009, 05:42:18 PM
How did you do that?!  :o
Zippy would rock with Karl!
Here is how Zippy helped the career of somebody who is famous now:
(http://www.otal.umd.edu/~mgk/courses/spring2004/668/zippy022804.gif)

I don't know anything about Zippy.  It's just that there was an empty speech balloon - in the same way a sign that says keep off the grass makes some of us want to stomp all over it instead, I wanted to fill that empty balloon!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 15, 2009, 03:48:47 AM
Let the Zipster speak!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on March 15, 2009, 06:25:51 PM
"Sergei Ozawa"

That must be the coolest name I've ever heard in my life. I might have to legally change my name to that one day.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 16, 2009, 04:22:04 AM
"Over-googling" . . . I done a few . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: sul G on March 16, 2009, 04:55:48 AM
...but then again, too few to mention. You did what you had to do etc. etc.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: John Copeland on March 16, 2009, 03:09:43 PM
Well, for Mr. Henning I have created an MP3 album under my classical label 'Athena Classics'.  I'm only posting the front cover (had to reduce quality to post it, so it looks much better than it does here), and each MP3 has been carefully tagged (with cover picture too.)  It also has a back cover, etc. :o

Karl will have to view it before it's released here - I just think the downloading of his files deserve a little more pizazz and loving than simple downloadables. ;D

Athena Classics, of course, does not exist, but it might very soon! ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 16, 2009, 03:15:27 PM
Wow! Do I dream?

Wonderful, John, many thanks!  Looks sharp.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: sul G on March 16, 2009, 03:23:33 PM
Surely something on these lines, complete with ambiguous apostrophe, would be simpler:

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Dr. Dread on March 16, 2009, 03:31:47 PM
Maybe something like this...

(http://penguindevil.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/bloom.jpg)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 16, 2009, 06:19:26 PM
Quote from: sul G on March 16, 2009, 03:23:33 PM
Surely something on these lines, complete with ambiguous apostrophe, would be simpler:

Too Blond-on-Blond-ish, perhaps . . . .

Separately:

Some mischievous scribbling in the margins, maybe. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/03/on-naming-of-stars.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Bogey on March 16, 2009, 06:30:28 PM
(http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=92.0;attach=16445;image)

Kind of a Mark Cohn look to it:

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/312P0juCplL._SL500_AA240_.jpg)

By the way, great album by Cohn.  Believe he took a Grammy for best new artist that year.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: John Copeland on March 17, 2009, 12:48:24 AM
Here is the full Henning cover...I forgot to put timings in it, but if Karl likes it, the timings will be there.

For the Jpg file, fonts did not transfel well, so it looks a bit ragged.  The .pdf is the master.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 17, 2009, 02:39:20 AM
Looks very nice, John. (Elegy? . . . o'course it's just ha' past six and my brain hasn't fully waked yet . . . .)

And:

Quote
If I got anyone's name wrong, please advise (I will mend), and pray accept my abjectest appy polly loggies. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2008/12/words-of-passion-after.html)

Low-impact update:  A new spring '10 'production' of the Passion looks to have a 96% likelihood.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on March 17, 2009, 03:47:17 AM
Quote from: John on March 16, 2009, 03:09:43 PM
Well, for Mr. Henning I have created an MP3 album under my classical label 'Athena Classics'.  I'm only posting the front cover (had to reduce quality to post it, so it looks much better than it does here), and each MP3 has been carefully tagged (with cover picture too.)  It also has a back cover, etc. :o

Karl will have to view it before it's released here - I just think the downloading of his files deserve a little more pizazz and loving than simple downloadables. ;D

Athena Classics, of course, does not exist, but it might very soon! ;)

Where do I buy stock?!   8) 

And how much does it cost?  Better than CitiBank?   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 17, 2009, 04:10:05 AM
I think it will trade on the GMG 400  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 18, 2009, 03:11:28 AM
Blomstedt will be 82 in July, you know. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/03/athens-in-boston.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 20, 2009, 07:51:24 PM
Yet more quiet progress, in a noisy space. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/03/stars-in-transit.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 21, 2009, 04:31:07 PM
And there was evening, and there was morning . . . . (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/03/more-of-just-usual-really.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 22, 2009, 04:40:22 PM
Day 2 of the reconquista . . . just the beginning (and still very draught-ly, of course)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 23, 2009, 09:24:19 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 22, 2009, 04:40:22 PM
(and still very draught-ly, of course)

I mean (and just for starters): Instruments? Hello? Which instruments, Karl?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 23, 2009, 03:36:18 PM
Reconquista, Day 3
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 24, 2009, 03:56:22 AM
The cross-staff notes (and consequent beam adjustments) in the harp were delightfully easy and intuitive in Sibelius . . . would have required more 'micro-managing' in Finale.  I am very happy with Sibelius.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 25, 2009, 07:41:43 PM
End of long day, sober reflection. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/03/yes-its-such-ballad-at-this-tempo.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Bogey on March 25, 2009, 07:48:13 PM
And never stop, Karl.  My son came downstairs right about the time you got off your last stop.  He composed his first piece of music on our piano (which none of us can play).  He has had not had lessons, but is not intimidated by its presence and experiments away from time to time.  He had two four note pieces and was very proud of his accomplishment.  I listened to the composition and then told him that next time that he should be the one to talk to you.

Have a restful evening.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 26, 2009, 04:43:24 AM
It can start that way, you know: four notes, and not being particularly afraid of the piano, and thinking (at some level), "You know, I think I like these four notes . . . ."
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 26, 2009, 03:00:39 PM
Not really a rant, though there's material for a rant in there. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/03/diallers-for-truth.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Bogey on March 26, 2009, 03:04:20 PM
Paragraph 5 is key....
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 27, 2009, 09:03:32 AM
And . . . after Day 4 of the Reconquista:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Haffner on March 27, 2009, 01:11:52 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 26, 2009, 04:43:24 AM
It can start that way, you know: four notes



The "Jupiter".
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 28, 2009, 10:45:58 AM
When a project such as this (stars & guitars) stretches further and further across the calendar, and I make slow progress, as much (or even more, it seems) by dogged persistence as by inspiration . . . at times I reach point where I'm not sure I know what my own piece is about, or what it is like.  And then . . . today in continuing to putter in Sibelius, I reset the playback to the start (and because of playback issues I probbaly mentioned, I have to sing the lower octave of the bass flute myself).

Quote. . . "You know, I think I like these four notes . . . ."

The piece is really surprising me on the upside (as my office-mates would put it).  This score won't embarrass me, I don't think.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 28, 2009, 01:03:20 PM
Reconquista, Day 5 (and with special thanks to Luke):
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 30, 2009, 10:34:26 AM
The M.D. of a Congregational Church just west of Boston heard the St Paul's broadcast of the choir singing Bless the Lord, O My Soul . . . and asks for the score.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on March 30, 2009, 04:08:59 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 30, 2009, 10:34:26 AM
The M.D. of a Congregational Church just west of Boston heard the St Paul's broadcast of the choir singing Bless the Lord, O My Soul . . . and asks for the score.

Yay team!  "Baby steps," to quote Bill Murray.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 30, 2009, 05:43:17 PM
He inquired of a publisher/distributor first, but nobody carries it yet. Just one of those things. Of course, I sent the pdf file. It isn't as though giving this one away free will impact revenues  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 31, 2009, 06:26:26 AM
QuoteReconquista, Day 5 (and with special thanks to Luke)

There is much detail to be added, of course;  but for the raw material (notes, e.g.) the Sibelius file has caught up to vertically-finished MS.  So, what next?

The harp accompaniment which will run through the alborada is thrumming . . . I've plotted it all, but need for the MS. to catch up with that schema.

I could just input that straight into Sibelius, and that would be arguably an economizing of effort.  But I want to compose the flute 'monologue' on paper, with the harp there.

I could still economize the effort, input the harp accompaniment directly into Sibelius, and print it out with blank staves for the flute, and compose it that way.

There is still something ineffable I derive from the process of manually scrawling the harp, which will inform (and, I think, benefit) my composition of the flute 'monologue'.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 31, 2009, 06:49:16 PM
Thrum-tee tum-tee thrum
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: sul G on April 01, 2009, 01:17:02 AM
Aha! I see chords split across staves! - did you follow my method or did you manage to find a better one?

This all looks wonderful Karl - thanks for the day-by-day insight into your creative process. So much more ordered than mine!! The whole thing looks like typical Henning - finding highly inventive, expressive ways to use simple building blocks (I'm thinking of the harp accompaniment to 'love awakes', for instance - it looks so simple and yet so expressively appropriate; the name Britten springs to mind here). It will be a real winner, by the look of it.  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 01, 2009, 02:49:28 AM
I followed your method, thanks!  Why re-invent the wheel?  ;D  I haven't determined the rhyme or reason to it, but sometimes when I copy a split-staff chord elsewhere, the elongated stem makes it as pert of the copy, sometimes I need tomake the adjustement afresh.  But that is only an observation, not any complaint!  I love Sibelius to pieces . . . I did this whole section (the harp thrumming) in perhaps a third of the time it would have taken me in Finale (and, again, it already looks passably good on the page, where that alone would be another evening's work in Finale).

Many thanks for your kind remarks!

And now, the Day of the April Fool: no more approprite day, methinks, for sketching a bass flute alborada del gracioso . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 01, 2009, 06:28:39 AM
Ha! I've got a dumb mistake right at the start:  the harp pedal diagram indicates an E-flat, and yet the very first note the harp plays is an E-natural.  I thank my good angels that I haven't sent this to Mary Jane, yet!

What happened is, the harp note in m.4 was originally a D# in MS.  A week or two later, when I actually thought about how the pedaling should work, I decided (rightly or wrongly, who knows) that I wanted the D strings to start out natural, and I enharmonically changed the m.4 pitch to E-flat . . . but there's less time to change the E-natural to E-flat (two measures) than to change the D# to D-natural (three). (Of course, at this tempo, and with this relaxed rate of activity, there's just ample time all over.)

So . . . five minor clean-up adjustments to make in the first two systems alone  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 01, 2009, 06:46:25 AM
QuoteDanish Cheese is Bleu | Even Finns Grill Asiago
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 02, 2009, 11:51:50 AM
As mentioned here (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,44.msg294165.html#msg294165), I have splurged my way to a kind of final double-bar.  I'll be a day or four taking stock, and making certain that everything is quite as I want it.  And in all events, today is a long day . . . and it won't be until Friday evening that I can fold the new material into the Sibelius file.  All the same, the heavy construction is done, and it's just a matter of (relative) tinkering.

One oddity (and I admit that I find it more amusing than aught otherwise):  as indicated on the second system of p.10, I've changed the A strings to A# before the end of the [F] section (vi. a dream of antique navigation).

Yet, when I composed the chords for the harp thrumming of [G], I used A-natural.

(a) I like both notions → (b) I don't wish to 'deselect' either, entirely → (c) there are plenty of pauses composed into the pacing of the thrumming harp → (d) perhaps I may make a major/minor game out of the course of the harp accompaniment of the alborada.

pp. 10 & 11
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 02, 2009, 11:59:06 AM
pp. 14 & 17

Two trivial documentary details . . . I started to scribble in the harp accompaniment on the bottom of p. 10 on the bus, and I miscounted.  So I cannabilized paper from the bottom of p. 17 (which I had all ruled out, but yet blank). [That's why the bar-lines don't align properly on the bottom system of p. 10. As if anyone cares . . . . ]

On p. 17, third system there is a correction, because I had miscounted and drawn in the final double-bar too early (that's why I have the word single hastily scribbled above the blacked-in double-bar before m. 445).  However, the bottom system still had the measure remaining from my p. 10 -oplasty, which I needed to correct my final double-bar error.

So, it all worked out.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: sul G on April 02, 2009, 12:22:45 PM
This is all fascinating stuff - thanks for all these insights!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 04, 2009, 11:51:18 AM
Okay . . . the Sibelius file has now 'caught up' with the MS., although not yet with all the notation 'fixes' I have scrawled onto hard copy of pdf files past.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 04, 2009, 03:53:36 PM
Sundry news-lets. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/04/divers-items-4-apr-09.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 05, 2009, 06:43:07 AM
QuoteOkay . . . the Sibelius file has now 'caught up' with the MS. . . .

Although I had always intended rather a busy bass flute 'driving' the overall section, while working on the harp 'thrumming' for the last section, I 'thought' a tempo only related to the harp.  So, now that I've composed the flute 'monologue', the tempo is too fast . . . an easy adjustment, really.

Another adjustment required by everything now being 'in place' was, the ending needed a bit more 'relaxing/expansion', I thought.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 06, 2009, 10:06:55 AM
In the inaugural post of the latest anti-modernist thread, there is the following citaton:

Quote from: Kyle GannIt's not that the late 20th century didn't produce great music. Any era that can boast Nancarrow, Feldman, Ashley and Scelsi can hold its head up with the best. But while bad 17th century music is merely dull, and bad 19th century music is tediously grandiose, the late 20th century's bad music was pervasively ugly, pretentious, and meaningless, yet backed up by a technic apparatus that justified it and even earned it prestigious awards. Twelve-tone technique -- the South Sea Bubble of music history, to which hundreds and perhaps thousands of well-intended composers sacrificed their careers like lemmings, and all for nothing -- brought music to the lowest point in the history of mankind. Twelve-tone music is now dead, everyone grudgingly admits, yet its pitch-set manipulating habits survive in far-flung corners of musical technique like residual viruses.

Gosh.  I probably tinkered with pitch-sets a fair deal in stars & guitars . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: toledobass on April 06, 2009, 11:10:22 AM
I think you should write an encore piece called Blues Harp....

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 06, 2009, 11:12:02 AM
Quote from: toledobass on April 06, 2009, 11:10:22 AM
I think you should write an encore piece called Blues Harp....

For double-bass and vibraphone, I think, Allan. You game?  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 06, 2009, 03:52:34 PM
(Dropped the last edition of s&g, may get a fresher one back up tonight.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 06, 2009, 05:03:10 PM
And here goes.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: sul G on April 07, 2009, 12:11:53 AM
Well, as I said before, this looks fantastic - it has all the makings of another Henning Hit. And seeing the whole thing confirms this feeling in me. Such a glorious, and gloriously simple, combination of instruments, and, as I said before, the musical imagery looks perfectly judged. [continuing to be jealous at your ability to speak with both clarity and sanity in your music!  :) ]

One small question? Why have you chosen individual bar lines for the two staves of the harp part, rather than the usual single continuous line spanning both?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 07, 2009, 03:31:34 AM
Thank you for your kindness!  And for your (not at all unkind ; ) question!  I didn't choose . . . at least, when I set the document up, I chose the two instruments, but I didn't do anything specific viz. barlines in the harp grand staff . . . how may I amend that?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: sul G on April 07, 2009, 03:35:58 AM
Odd that they came out like that! The default ought to be the normal 'across two staves' line (it always has been for me!). Anyway, if you click at the bottom end of any barline in the upper of the two staves, you ought to be able to drag it down to meet the one directly underneath; at which point all its fellows should follow suit. Which last feature makes things like this nice and easy, but it's a little annoying when for some reason was does want only barlines of choice to be joined
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 07, 2009, 04:23:59 AM
Sounds an easy fix, and I shall eagerly put it in place when I get home this evening!

Had a quietly wonderful experience last night.  Maria and Irina came upstairs to hear [what the PC can make of] the piece.  There have been many times when the 'playback' has been such a poor 'portrait' of the piece, that when the girls have made the occasional objection to a bit of music about which I was not (actually) suffering any particular doubt, I have been in the delicate situation of hearing perfectly reasonable, intelligent, and artistic objections, yet seeming rather obdurate and unyielding, as I claimed that, really, I think the piece is all right, but there are some 'wrong impressions' given out by the playback.  And then subsequently, the girls would hear the piece played by actual musicians, and they conceded that I hadn't been merely pig-headed, but that the pieces were fine.  (This was the case with 'pre-performance playback' of both Out in the Sun, and The Mousetrap . . . the latter especially suffering from mechanized 'realization'.)

So when the artists in my life took the time last night to come up and listen, again, to a 20-minute 'noise' out of the PC, it was impressed upon me anew how patient they are with this sort of experience.  We talked about a few things, all three of us, and they wanted to go back and listen to a couple of passages with a slight modification . . . and the two of them together agreed on a couple of minor changes.

Force of habit inclined me to dig heels in, but I stopped and waited.  It's only happened perhaps a dozen times that someone has commissioned music from me, in the sense of offering money in exchange for a piece of certain specs.  And I thought, in those cases, I've given people a degree of 'say' in my music in exchange for something material (and nothing untoward in any of that, from either side of the transaction);  in all cases, the result has been music which is in all essentials just as I wished to write it.

Well, here I have two fine, accomplished and experienced artists who uncomplainingly give me their time to listen to imperfect pinball-machine 'snapshots' of sometimes quite long stretches of music.  Am I going to shut them down, brush aside their request, where I should pretty much say "Sure" to [a reasonable suggestion from] a fellow who has offered me $250 for a short choral anthem?

The process of being sought out for feedback is no 'fun' for them, if they're always wrong, and if Karl is just going to keep everything the way he's first jotted it down anyway.  But from my perspective, more importantly, what's the harm in entertaining a reasonable (and artistic) suggestion?  I've been writing enough, that I hardly have the need to bolster my ego with any requirement to preserve all particulars of a score as "mine, all mine."

Besides, I am really enjoying the greater flexibility of, and overall the reduced 'flight-time' required by Sibelius.  (One diary-ish aspect of my blog which I am taking both instruction and enjoyment from is, the beginning of this piece is fixed in the calendar . . . and I am both pleased and astonished that I have gotten to this point – the point of Practically Done – in such a short span.)  Incorporating the suggestions will not involve anything approaching the name of labor.

So:  Maria and Irina have doubts about the broad pace of the very first section.  And they may be right.  My own sense of it is, fine, fine . . . but then, I've also been listening to Feldman a fair amount (and that first section in particular is a nod to Why Patterns?)  Since the rest of the piece, after all, does Very Different Things . . . perhaps that degree of breadth in the beginning needs consideration.  In all events, I entertain the idea that this section can withstand either tempo.

They also wish 'an event' at the start.  Now, this is something which superficially looks like Red Pen, change this bit utterly.  And I might smile, and bid them patience at the beginning (though such a long piece is already a bid for patience, one may say).  But when they made this request, I realized that a lot of my chamber works in the past several years start out quietly.  A rut?  A rut!  Maybe.  Far from Red Pen, I actually took that suggestion as a comradely slap on the cheek.

Anyway, I'm very happy with the suggestions, and (along with taking care of the harp barlines) I shall see to those tonight.

Largely, I hope to make good progress on the all-new Sibelius file of Bless the Lord, O My Soul tonight.  Importing the XML file from Finale made for an apparent mess . . . .

Going to St Paul's at lunchtime, as word on the street is that they're singing my Nunc dimittis for a Blessing of the Oils service.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Maciek on April 07, 2009, 05:06:16 AM
Not that these threads are not interesting in themselves. But watching the exchanges between you, Karl and Luke, makes the experience even more fascinating...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 07, 2009, 09:56:54 AM
This composer is laughing . . . a task at the office kept me from leaving early, so I got to the service about 15 minutes after the start. I check the bulletin, and my piece is still a good deal further along. Discreetly, I do manage to figure out how to operate the digital camera to record video. The service follows the bulletin line by line — until they reach my Nunc dimittis . . . they don't sing my piece, some fellow sings a soulful solo instead, very nice, of course . . . the choir file past me downstairs, and a soprano who knew me says, "Oh, did you know your piece was in the service today? I hope you didn't come here just to hear your music. I think Ed just chose too much music."
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on April 07, 2009, 10:42:41 AM
Apparently Divine Forces wanted you in that church for a good laugh!   0:)

Concerning the opening of Stars and Guitars: I have also wondered about how those long notes for the harp might resonate with an audience, but given the meditative nature of the piece (Stars: long and faraway and moving slowly) I think - if given a chance - everything will come together (in the way my mental ear has put the score together).



Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 07, 2009, 10:57:21 AM
That laugh was indeed good for the soul!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 07, 2009, 04:38:37 PM
Quote from: sul G on April 07, 2009, 03:35:58 AM
Odd that they came out like that! The default ought to be the normal 'across two staves' line (it always has been for me!). Anyway, if you click at the bottom end of any barline in the upper of the two staves, you ought to be able to drag it down to meet the one directly underneath; at which point all its fellows should follow suit. . . .

And bingo!  Just as easy as suggested. Yow!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 07, 2009, 06:22:29 PM
More detail, more (nearly) finished.  I think I can show it like this to the players.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 08, 2009, 07:32:31 AM
Quote from: springrite on April 08, 2009, 07:29:03 AM
Now we expect some Satie-esque composition titles out of you.  ;D

The title that came to me last night (before my Satie binge) was Scholar Glare.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on April 08, 2009, 12:14:22 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 08, 2009, 07:32:31 AM
The title that came to me last night (before my Satie binge) was Scholar Glare.

Sounds like my main teaching technique!   $:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 09, 2009, 03:57:38 AM
Pixie Dust on Huntington Avenue. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/04/fairy-stories-castanets-puppetry.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on April 10, 2009, 05:05:19 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 09, 2009, 03:57:38 AM
Pixie Dust on Huntington Avenue. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/04/fairy-stories-castanets-puppetry.html)
I'm assuming Dutoit is a guest conductor...  ???
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 10, 2009, 05:09:17 AM
Quote from: Bahamut on April 10, 2009, 05:05:19 AM
I'm assuming Dutoit is a guest conductor...  ???

Correct;  we have him here at Symphony about once per year.  Hope he may still have time to do that with the new appointment in Phila.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on April 10, 2009, 03:52:53 PM
Awesome!
I like the review, btw- especially the last line.  ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 10, 2009, 07:21:26 PM
Just one of those sudden inspirations . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on April 11, 2009, 11:19:52 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 09, 2009, 03:57:38 AM
Pixie Dust on Huntington Avenue. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/04/fairy-stories-castanets-puppetry.html)

Excellent!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 13, 2009, 11:18:34 AM
Earlier today I spoke with the flutist, who is keen to progress to Stage II:  the three of us (flutist, harpist, composer) meeting to play/chat stars & guitars.  He sounds enthusiastic (practically the first thing he said when he answered the phone and learnt that I was the caller, was "the piece looks fantastic").
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on April 13, 2009, 11:39:51 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 13, 2009, 11:18:34 AM
Earlier today I spoke with the flutist, who is keen to progress to Stage II:  the three of us (flutist, harpist, composer) meeting to play/chat stars & guitars.  He sounds enthusiastic (practically the first thing he said when he answered the phone and learnt that I was the caller, was "the piece looks fantastic").

Why, yes it is, looks and sounds fantastic, if my mental ears have not lost their acuity!   :o

Stars and Guitars is no Augenmusik, boys and girls!   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 13, 2009, 11:46:53 AM
(* blush *)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 18, 2009, 05:38:48 AM
Mark, Moondi & I heard some Schoenberg & Wuorinen last night.  Moondi is holding up very well after an unusual concentration of dissonant music!  No sissy ears, his!  8)

Flutist, harpist & composer will meet to read and chat over stars & guitars this coming Thursday.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 18, 2009, 09:03:25 AM
Crunchy cello counterpoint. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/04/marginalia.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 23, 2009, 05:20:16 PM
Step 2: further success (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/04/say-see-bone.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 24, 2009, 04:51:32 PM
That stray quintuplet may seem gratuitous, but I assure you, it was what I felt at the time . . . .

Made in Maryland. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/04/on-task.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 26, 2009, 05:47:28 PM
Audrey is rushing the Marginalia onto her students' stands. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/04/hot-off-press.html)

Tomorrow is another long day (the last day of the annual Art in Bloom at the MFA, good time).  Tuesday, hopefully, (a) I'll get the alto flute Angel properly paginated for Peter, and (b) I'll make a few minor tweaks to Lost Waters for Mary Jane.

Paul is still thinking of a Sunday suitable for the Exaltabo te, Deus.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 28, 2009, 04:15:51 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 28, 2009, 04:00:15 AM
Most interesting, Sarge.

Once on a time, I owned the Norrington. (I mean that purely informationally, not as comment.  Used to own his Symphonie fantastique, which was one of his first recordings, I think . . . and hearing that one over the radio illumined the piece for me.)

Rather than derail Gurn's perfectly fine thread, I took this here . . . .

The Norrington is in fact the first recording of the Beethoven Ninth that I remember owning . . . so there is some other recording which I owned, but don't remember owning, at the time when I first studied the symphony thoroughly . . . I still have visual memory of scanning the score page by page, my first semester at UVa . . . but I did not own the Norrington until two-ish years later . . . I still have auditory memory of being transfixed at home one Saturday morning listening to Norrington's Berlioz recording over WXXI FM in Rochester.

No way now of knowing which Ninth I was listening to at UVa.  Much as I was inclined to like the Norrington, not long after drinking in his Berlioz disc, I remember wishing the Adagio molto e cantabile didn't rush so.

Or, maybe that's revisionist, a trick of memory. Cannot tell at this point.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 29, 2009, 08:34:17 AM
Bullish Upticks (I)

The Irrationally Exuberant Music of Karl Henning

Blue Shamrock, Opus 63 (2002) clarinet solo
Lost Waters, Opus 27 (1994-95) harp solo – Premiere
stars & guitars, Opus 95 (2009) bass flute & harp – Premiere

The Angel Who Bears a Flaming Sword, Opus 94a (2008) alto flute solo – Premiere
Fragments of  « Morning Has Broken », Opus 64a (2002) flute, clarinet & piano
Radiant Maples, Opus 59 (2001) flute, clarinet, harp & piano – Premiere

Peter H. Bloom (http://phbloom.home.comcast.net/~phbloom/nm/bio.html), flutes of divers varieties
Paul Cienniwa (http://paulcienniwa.blogspot.com/), piano
Mary Jane Rupert (http://phbloom.home.comcast.net/~phbloom/rupert2bio.html), harp
Karl Henning (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/), clarinet

Wednesday, 24 June 2009
7:30pm
First Congregational Church in Woburn
322 Main Street
Freewill donation;  all proceeds to benefit Organ Restoration Fund.


When the going gets tough, the tough get composing.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 29, 2009, 10:41:14 AM
And, the following month . . . .

Bullish Upticks (II)

The Irrationally Exuberant Music of Karl Henning

The Angel Who Bears a Flaming Sword, Opus 94a (2008) alto flute solo – Premiere
Irreplaceable Doodles, Opus 89 (2007) clarinet solo
stars & guitars, Opus 95 (2009) bass flute & harp – Premiere

Peter H. Bloom (http://phbloom.home.comcast.net/~phbloom/nm/bio.html), grand flutes
Mary Jane Rupert (http://phbloom.home.comcast.net/~phbloom/rupert2bio.html), harp
Karl Henning (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/), clarinet

Tuesday, 28 July 2009
12:15pm
King's Chapel
Corner of School & Tremont Streets, Boston
Freewill donation.


When the going gets tough, the tough get composing.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 01, 2009, 05:01:26 PM
Here's a nifty Adventure in Sibelius.

The fl/cl/pf trio, Fragments of « Morning Has Broken » was a 17-page score in Finale.  It was something of a tricky matter to transfer the Finale file into Sibelius (largely because of peculiarities required in laying out the Finale score) . . . but it didn't take all that long, and the visual result speaks for itself, I think.

Here is the Finale score:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 01, 2009, 05:03:19 PM
And the Sibelius, below.

A very minor matter, but Sibelius seems to justify right down to the bottom of the page, so that I cannot fit the date and place of completion of composition, at the very end of the score.

I mean, there must be some fix, but I haven't lit on it yet.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 03, 2009, 05:55:17 AM
Swapping Dmitri for Igor. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/05/shining-sub.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on May 03, 2009, 05:58:58 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 03, 2009, 05:55:17 AM
Swapping Dmitri for Igor. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/05/shining-sub.html)

Your reviews are a joy to read, Karl.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 03, 2009, 06:21:03 AM
Many thanks, Johan!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 04, 2009, 02:17:14 PM
Puttering on: When softwares collide. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/05/funny-feeling.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 05, 2009, 02:54:24 PM
And Berlioz closes out the season at Symphony! (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/05/te-deum-vitae.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 20, 2009, 07:06:16 AM
Just received outstanding service at the post office. I needed to mail off Mamochka's application, and I was prepared to go Priority Mail™ so as to get Delivery Confirmation™ . . . but the clerk says to me, "Just send it first class and certified; that way, you've got the paper trail you want, and you save $2."

(Not exactly composing, was it?)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on May 20, 2009, 07:08:43 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 20, 2009, 07:06:16 AM
(Not exactly composing, was it?)

No. Only when you set the whole dialogue to music.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 20, 2009, 07:19:36 AM
Quote from: Jezetha on May 20, 2009, 07:08:43 AM
No. Only when you set the whole dialogue to music.

Hold that thought . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 20, 2009, 07:20:08 AM
Could be a topical interlude in The Magician of Moscow . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on May 20, 2009, 07:50:36 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 20, 2009, 07:20:08 AM
Could be a topical interlude in The Magician of Moscow . . . .

As they say down south, "Ah'll hafta study on that!"   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 21, 2009, 05:59:42 PM
Quote from: Cato on May 20, 2009, 07:50:36 AM
As they say down south, "Ah'll hafta study on that!"   0:)

Do, I pray  8)

And . . . Rare opportunity to hear Henningmusick in real time. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/05/to-be-sung-in-back-bay.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on May 21, 2009, 06:52:27 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 21, 2009, 05:59:42 PM
Do, I pray  8)

And . . . Rare opportunity to hear Henningmusick in real time. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/05/to-be-sung-in-back-bay.html)
Now, does this start right at 11:00?- because I have to leave the house at 11:30 pretty much every Sunday. :-\
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 21, 2009, 06:56:20 PM
Quote from: Bahamut on May 21, 2009, 06:52:27 PM
Now, does this start right at 11:00?- because I have to leave the house at 11:30 pretty much every Sunday. :-\

The service itself starts right at 11:00.  I'll try to get a sense this Sunday, of where in the hour my piece will fall the following Sunday.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on May 21, 2009, 06:58:06 PM
Cool.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 24, 2009, 03:04:08 PM
Quote from: Catison on May 23, 2009, 01:54:12 PM
I have been a little careful to go posting this around, because I never got Karl's permission, but here is a link to the recording of the wedding music.  And just to forewarn you, the organist was sweating bullets about playing it, so take that into consideration before judging Dr. Henning himself.

https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/btstewart/Music/Henning/

And I assure you Karl was very reasonable with the commission.  It was a true wedding gift!

It was a great pleasure, Brett; mamny thanks for the invitation to be a musical part of so special an occasion!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 24, 2009, 03:07:39 PM
Quote from: Bahamut on May 21, 2009, 06:52:27 PM
Now, does this start right at 11:00?- because I have to leave the house at 11:30 pretty much every Sunday. :-\

It's a tight fit, but I was told today that my piece will be the Anthem (earlier in the service than the Offertory, and these two are the special musical contributions by the choir at First Church Boston).  We will be singing Bless the Lord, O My Soul somewhere between 11:10 and 11:25.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on May 24, 2009, 08:37:52 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 24, 2009, 03:07:39 PM
It's a tight fit, but I was told today that my piece will be the Anthem (earlier in the service than the Offertory, and these two are the special musical contributions by the choir at First Church Boston).  We will be singing Bless the Lord, O My Soul somewhere between 11:10 and 11:25.
Excellent! 
I'll make sure to listen, even if I have to remind myself a thousand times this week.  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 29, 2009, 05:08:14 AM
QuoteRare opportunity to hear Henningmusick in real time. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/05/to-be-sung-in-back-bay.html)

Quote. . . my piece will be the Anthem (earlier in the service than the Offertory, and these two are the special musical contributions by the choir at First Church Boston).  We will be singing Bless the Lord, O My Soul somewhere between 11:10 and 11:25.

(Just a reminder to any what may desire such a reminder.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidRoss on May 29, 2009, 05:48:42 AM
Any idea when we might be able to hear Stars & Guitars?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 29, 2009, 05:57:12 AM
The players will perform it in June and July;  just received confirmation yesterday that my friend Shauna will be in town to record the June recital.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidRoss on May 29, 2009, 06:07:03 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 29, 2009, 05:57:12 AM
The players will perform it in June and July;  just received confirmation yesterday that my friend Shauna will be in town to record the June recital.
Terrific!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on May 29, 2009, 04:12:30 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 29, 2009, 05:57:12 AM
The players will perform it in June and July;  just received confirmation yesterday that my friend Shauna will be in town to record the June recital.

Yay team!  'Tis high time for a Henningmusick compilation!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on May 31, 2009, 02:01:14 PM
Just heard from my good friend Michiel Schuijer, professor of music theory at the Conservatory of Amsterdam - a female student of his, Uzbek composer Polina Medyulyanova (http://www.composers21.com/compdocs/medyulyp.htm), seems to be preparing her Ph.D. ('seems', because things might still change). The subject: contemporary settings of St. John's Passion. Michiel has suggested she should also take into account Karl's setting and has given her his email address.

I hope she'll be in touch, Karl!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 31, 2009, 02:25:07 PM
Thanks, Cato & Johan!

My small piece this morning went quite well; the performance was an impressive gain on the rehearsal earlier today.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on May 31, 2009, 07:24:59 PM
Ah, man, I completely forgot...... :'(
thanks for figuring out the timing for me, though, Karl.

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 01, 2009, 01:54:14 AM
Quote from: Bahamut on May 24, 2009, 08:37:52 PM
Excellent! 
I'll make sure to listen, even if I have to remind myself a thousand times this week.  ;D ;D

Must have needed two or three thousand, eh?  ;) 8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 02, 2009, 02:39:44 PM
QuoteMy small piece this morning went quite well; the performance was an impressive gain on the rehearsal earlier today.

Order of service from Sunday the 31st (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/06/order-of-service-31v09.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on June 02, 2009, 07:19:07 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 01, 2009, 01:54:14 AM
Must have needed two or three thousand, eh?  ;) 8)
yeah  ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Catison on June 04, 2009, 01:34:39 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 02, 2009, 02:39:44 PM
Order of service from Sunday the 31st (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/06/order-of-service-31v09.html)

Congratulations on your upcoming 4th birthday!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 04, 2009, 04:56:26 PM
Mozart ain't got nothin' on me!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 05, 2009, 03:12:13 AM
My own private antiquities. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/06/revisiting-old-work.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on June 05, 2009, 04:03:41 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 05, 2009, 03:12:13 AM
My own private antiquities. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/06/revisiting-old-work.html)

1997?!

Oy!   ;D

Wait until the work has aged another 30 years!   :o

A melancholy experience, visiting early works!  In one sense an artist's output is all connected: the earliest, most immature, most incompetent works are linked genetically to the masterpieces of today and the future.  So this work with its curious title (and those have continued!) is being played through today's echoes.

Or one could say that an artist has only one work to produce, which can never be actually be experienced except through its multi-varied manifestations.  Just as one cannot actually show anybody a "tree," since only specific trees (maple, oak, cherry, etc) are manifested in nature, so the artist has within himself a "work" and all of his paintings, poems, compositions, etc. are variations on that one ultimately mysterious and inaudible Grundton .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 08, 2009, 04:36:23 AM
Quote from: Cato on June 05, 2009, 04:03:41 AM
1997?!

Oy!   ;D

Wait until the work has aged another 30 years!   :o

A melancholy experience, visiting early works!  . . . .

Not too bad, really, in this case;  but then, my backlog of other old (but newer than the dissertation, of course) works still waiting for performance (some of which we shall see to later this very month) helps to dispel any cumulative melancholia.

Separately, Paul Cienniwa (http://paulcienniwa.blogspot.com/) gave me a disc with last week's performance of Bless the Lord, O My Soul (a good thing), but, it's a single hour-long track with the entire service on it, and the freeware audio editor I have on the home PC seems unequal to the task for editing this down (an annoyance, but hopefully temporary).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on June 08, 2009, 06:12:03 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 08, 2009, 04:36:23 AM
Not too bad, really, in this case;  but then, my backlog of other old (but newer than the dissertation, of course) works still waiting for performance (some of which we shall see to later this very month) helps to dispel any cumulative melancholia.

Separately, Paul Cienniwa (http://paulcienniwa.blogspot.com/) gave me a disc with last week's performance of Bless the Lord, O My Soul (a good thing), but, it's a single hour-long track with the entire service on it, and the freeware audio editor I have on the home PC seems unequal to the task for editing this down (an annoyance, but hopefully temporary).

"Delays! Delays!" says the Vincent Price-ish Evil Scientist in the Bugs Bunny cartoon ("Water, Water, Every Hare").

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3232/2872954301_eb1404361f.jpg?v=0)

It is the curse of genius to be sabotaged by delays!  But an axe can cut through them!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 08, 2009, 06:19:42 AM
Delays; in my experience, it's normal  ;D 0:) 8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 10, 2009, 09:32:14 AM
Coming up in two weeks:

Bullish Upticks (I)

The Irrationally Exuberant Music of Karl Henning

Blue Shamrock, Opus 63 (2002) clarinet solo
Lost Waters, Opus 27 (1994-95) harp solo – Premiere
stars & guitars, Opus 95 (2009) bass flute & harp – Premiere

The Angel Who Bears a Flaming Sword, Opus 94a (2008) alto flute solo – Premiere
Fragments of  « Morning Has Broken », Opus 64a (2002) flute, clarinet & piano
Radiant Maples, Opus 59 (2001) flute, clarinet, harp & piano – Premiere

Peter H. Bloom (http://phbloom.home.comcast.net/~phbloom/nm/bio.html), flutes of divers varieties
Paul Cienniwa (http://paulcienniwa.blogspot.com/), piano
Mary Jane Rupert (http://phbloom.home.comcast.net/~phbloom/rupert2bio.html), harp
Karl Henning (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/), clarinet

Wednesday, 24 June 2009
7:30pm
First Congregational Church in Woburn
322 Main Street
Freewill donation;  all proceeds to benefit Organ Restoration Fund.


When the going gets tough, the tough get composing.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Catison on June 10, 2009, 10:05:33 AM
Wish I could be there...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 10, 2009, 10:08:29 AM
 :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on June 10, 2009, 04:59:24 PM
Yay Team!

If anyone here on GMG has connections to an impresario/agent/producer/conductor/etc., get them to this concert!!!   $:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on June 11, 2009, 12:53:06 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 10, 2009, 09:32:14 AM
Coming up in two weeks:

The Irrationally Exuberant Music of Karl Henning

Great news! This is the sort of 'irrational exuberance' I like: the sort that doesn't lead you into a crisis, but improved mental sanity.  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 15, 2009, 05:49:37 AM
(Flyer)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on June 15, 2009, 12:18:23 PM
4 Premieres in one night!  :o
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 15, 2009, 04:51:21 PM
Well, quite a backlog has accumulated . . . and then, I both prepared the alto flute edition, and composed stars & guitars, specifically for these players.

I think that this is likely the premiere of the fl/cl/pf version of Fragments, too;  but didn't want to belabor the point . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 15, 2009, 06:07:28 PM
About one tough piece. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/06/five-little-pages.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: secondwind on June 15, 2009, 06:30:12 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 15, 2009, 06:07:28 PM
About one tough piece. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/06/five-little-pages.html)
Ouch!  Looks like the worst possible combination of brutal finger exercises and impossible articulation etudes!  Sorry I won't be able to hear it this week.  Why don't you come to DC to play it next time?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 16, 2009, 04:39:51 AM
All right!  Have a venue in mind?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: secondwind on June 16, 2009, 08:22:19 AM
I was just thinking anything in driving distance for me!  I can check out some venues that sponsor concert series and send you contact info.  It probably will come down to how much money you are willing to lose to play here. . . There should be a composer exchange program to pick up expenses for you guys to take your show on the road! 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 16, 2009, 09:01:05 AM
Quote from: secondwind on June 16, 2009, 08:22:19 AM
I was just thinking anything in driving distance for me!  I can check out some venues that sponsor concert series and send you contact info.  It probably will come down to how much money you are willing to lose to play here. . . .

Well, if the space is available gratis, we can take it from there.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 17, 2009, 03:41:08 AM
Rehearsal tonight with Peter, Paul & Mary Jane.  I am pumped!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on June 17, 2009, 05:20:09 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 17, 2009, 03:41:08 AM
Rehearsal tonight with Peter, Paul & Mary Jane.  I am pumped!

I think I've heard of them!   8)   "Beatniks" of some sort? 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 17, 2009, 05:22:45 AM
Quote from: Nick DangerFar out, Catherwood. Just roll a couple of bombers and leave them on the side-table.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 17, 2009, 07:22:57 AM
Small fires to be put out:  harpist just rang to say, yes, she would like a harp part, please (wish I had known last night!)  Also, she cannot seem to locate the Lost Waters suite.

Happily, I can dash home at lunch and see to these matters, and be back in fair time for all the rest of the day.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 18, 2009, 04:44:31 AM
Terrific rehearsal last night. Going back for more tonight.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Catison on June 18, 2009, 09:44:34 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 18, 2009, 04:44:31 AM
Terrific rehearsal last night. Going back for more tonight.

I have a comment about your notation I would like to share with you.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 18, 2009, 09:56:05 AM
Quote from: C Forever on June 18, 2009, 09:44:34 AM
I have a comment about your notation I would like to share with you.

Please.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Catison on June 18, 2009, 10:00:29 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 18, 2009, 09:56:05 AM
Please.

Needs more wind machine.

I've got a fever.  And the ONLY prescription.  IS MORE WIND MACHINE!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 18, 2009, 10:19:50 AM
Well, just lay off my harmonics notation, bud!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on June 18, 2009, 01:31:13 PM
I like the new name and avatar.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: secondwind on June 18, 2009, 02:04:10 PM
Karl, you've. . .you've. . .changed?  Gee, you think you're getting to know someone, then suddenly. . .  ???
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Scarpia on June 18, 2009, 02:31:03 PM
Quote from: secondwind on June 18, 2009, 02:04:10 PM
Karl, you've. . .you've. . .changed?  Gee, you think you're getting to know someone, then suddenly. . .  ???

Yes, he started getting the night-sweats after the idea occurred to him that some of us haven't noticed that he knows the Cyrillic alphabet.   ::)

-Скарпя
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on June 18, 2009, 03:34:37 PM
He knows a bit more than just the alphabet, Скарпя.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 19, 2009, 03:11:35 AM
Put the appliance down and use your ears. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/06/bang-on-tweet.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Catison on June 19, 2009, 05:38:23 AM
I am now listening to Canticum Sacrum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,9.msg322538.html#msg322538).  Wow?!  And if I may say so, I finally see Stravinsky's influence on Charles Wuorinen, especially in the Mass.

And, from my own experience with Henning, Op. 93, I sense some influence here as well.  But this is probably more evident in Opp. 87 & 92, which I have come to enjoy quite a lot.

Once I get to Requiem Canticles, I am sure there will be a little bit more to write.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 19, 2009, 05:48:53 AM
Yes, I freely own that I learnt much from Igor Fyodorovich!

Meanwhile, back in Cambridge . . . .

I've now enjoyed two rehearsal hearings of stars & guitars complete.  It is one wild ride.  I feel a bit about it, as Maria (http://www.geocities.com/maria_bablyak/) at times seems to feel, fresh from finishing a canvas:  not completely sure what I think of it, but at this point, I cannot (nor would) change a note of it.  Overall, I think I like it a good deal.  What is gratifying (setting aside my own je ne sais quoi) is how enthusiastic the flautist is for the piece, and his infectious excitement for performing it next week.  The harpist is (simply by temperament, I think) more reserved.  Before they started to play it last night, Mary Jane asked me if she was playing her solo cadenza all right (and sure she is).  I returned that it was entire cheek on my own part, as someone who doesn't play the harp, to compose such a cadenza.  But then, Peter and I immediately followed with the observation that many composers must have written harp cadenzas, who were not themselves harpists.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 20, 2009, 07:49:18 AM
Of trios, a quartet & a sextet. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/06/fresh-scent-of-maybe.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 22, 2009, 05:14:10 PM
Program notes. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/06/program-notes.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on June 22, 2009, 05:22:18 PM
Nice notes.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 22, 2009, 05:23:48 PM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 23, 2009, 05:08:21 AM
TOMORROW!!

Bullish Upticks (I)

The Irrationally Exuberant Music of Karl Henning

Blue Shamrock, Opus 63 (2002) clarinet solo
Lost Waters, Opus 27 (1994-95) harp solo – Premiere
stars & guitars, Opus 95 (2009) bass flute & harp – Premiere

The Angel Who Bears a Flaming Sword, Opus 94a (2008) alto flute solo – Premiere
Fragments of  « Morning Has Broken », Opus 64a (2002) flute, clarinet & piano
Radiant Maples, Opus 59 (2001) flute, clarinet, harp & piano – Premiere

Peter H. Bloom (http://phbloom.home.comcast.net/~phbloom/nm/bio.html), flutes of divers varieties
Paul Cienniwa (http://paulcienniwa.blogspot.com/), piano
Mary Jane Rupert (http://phbloom.home.comcast.net/~phbloom/rupert2bio.html), harp
Karl Henning (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/), clarinet

Wednesday, 24 June 2009
7:30pm
First Congregational Church in Woburn
322 Main Street
Freewill donation;  all proceeds to benefit Organ Restoration Fund.


When the going gets tough, the tough get composing.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 23, 2009, 05:44:34 AM
How about those little spidery automata on the InterWeb?

Last night in my blog post, one of the 1,961 words was Estonia, and today we find:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: secondwind on June 23, 2009, 08:04:24 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 23, 2009, 05:08:21 AM
TOMORROW!!

Bullish Upticks (I)

The Irrationally Exuberant Music of Karl Henning

Blue Shamrock, Opus 63 (2002) clarinet solo
Lost Waters, Opus 27 (1994-95) harp solo – Premiere
stars & guitars, Opus 95 (2009) bass flute & harp – Premiere

The Angel Who Bears a Flaming Sword, Opus 94a (2008) alto flute solo – Premiere
Fragments of  « Morning Has Broken », Opus 64a (2002) flute, clarinet & piano
Radiant Maples, Opus 59 (2001) flute, clarinet, harp & piano – Premiere

Peter H. Bloom (http://phbloom.home.comcast.net/~phbloom/nm/bio.html), flutes of divers varieties
Paul Cienniwa (http://paulcienniwa.blogspot.com/), piano
Mary Jane Rupert (http://phbloom.home.comcast.net/~phbloom/rupert2bio.html), harp
Karl Henning (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/), clarinet

Wednesday, 24 June 2009
7:30pm
First Congregational Church in Woburn
322 Main Street
Freewill donation;  all proceeds to benefit Organ Restoration Fund.


When the going gets tough, the tough get composing.
Here's wishing you all success, a good reed, and a large and appreciative audience.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 24, 2009, 03:30:56 AM
Thanks!

It's tonight!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on June 24, 2009, 03:34:26 AM
Karl!  Make sure those recorders and back-up recorders and back-back-up recorders are running!

Too bad the local classical station(s) (?) in Boston have not seen fit to broadcast such concerts!  Might help their audience ratings!  Light-years better than another aural bon-bon like Afternoon of a Faun, or Morning, Noon, and Night in Vienna.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 24, 2009, 03:42:34 AM
Quote from: Cato on June 24, 2009, 03:34:26 AM
Karl!  Make sure those recorders and back-up recorders and back-back-up recorders are running!

Shauna . . . courtesy white telephone, please . . . .  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 24, 2009, 06:24:38 AM
Some playing yesternight. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/06/penultimate-rehearsal.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on June 24, 2009, 06:56:58 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 24, 2009, 03:30:56 AM
Thanks!

It's tonight!

Good luck, Karl! Break a leg...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: owlice on June 24, 2009, 06:57:52 AM
Karl, break a reed tonight!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: bhodges on June 24, 2009, 07:12:17 AM
Yes, please add my good wishes for all the irrational exuberance one can handle tonight.  Hope it goes very well!

--Bruce
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on June 24, 2009, 07:20:20 AM
Quote from: bhodges on June 24, 2009, 07:12:17 AM
Yes, please add my good wishes for all the irrational exuberance one can handle tonight.  Hope it goes very well!

--Bruce

And don't forget the exuberant irrationality, not to mention the irruberant exactionality, and especially the exüberalles!   $:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: bhodges on June 24, 2009, 07:27:46 AM
Quote from: Cato on June 24, 2009, 07:20:20 AM
...not to mention the irruberant exactionality...

I especially vote for this one.  ;D

--Bruce
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 24, 2009, 09:12:11 AM
Just heard from Shauna. I'm off now to fetch a recording engineer . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on June 25, 2009, 03:15:21 AM
SOOOO.... tell us about last night's concert!  


(http://www.simswyeth.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/ears.jpg)

Everybody wants to ear about it!   :o
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on June 25, 2009, 03:20:09 AM
Quote from: Cato on June 25, 2009, 03:15:21 AM
SOOOO.... tell us about last night's concert!  


(http://www.simswyeth.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/ears.jpg)

Everybody wants to ear about it!   :o


That's right!  At times Cato has no qualms or shame about anything!   0:)

SOOO...Karl, give us that report!  I gave away all my qualms to the poor, so I have nothing to lose!   $:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidRoss on June 25, 2009, 03:31:30 AM
Yep. First place I turned this am.  Wuz duh buzz, cuz?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 25, 2009, 03:33:40 AM
In brief, went very well.  More later;  going back for some more sleep  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on June 25, 2009, 04:01:50 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 25, 2009, 03:33:40 AM
In brief, went very well.  More later;  going back for some more sleep  8)

We are panting in anticipation...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: secondwind on June 25, 2009, 08:02:27 AM
Karl, Karl, WAKE UP!  How'd it go?  Inquiring minds want to know! :D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 25, 2009, 09:44:59 AM
You are all kind, and I warmly thank you!

Here goes. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/06/upticks-i-recap.html)

I don't mind knowing such a large percentage of the audience, when (a) so many of them do come, and (b) there are several people I don't know (yet).  Five people from the office came (one of them bringing his two children, who are both studying music) . . . which, even if not everyone came who said that he would try to make it, is a pleasingly strong showing, since the venue is a bit off the beaten track from Boston.

The organist at a church where I was almost hired as a choir director came, which was a delightful surprise, too.  Between this organist, and the visiting clarinetist mention above, my performance may just have drummed up some sales at my publisher.

Although I do not have my hands yet on either, there will be both an audio recording and a videotape of the event.  Shauna advised me right away at the end that her computer 'hiccoughed' during Blue Shamrock, so that we lost "a couple of seconds."  I should feel worse about that (not at all directed at Shauna, of course) if I had played the piece better  0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 25, 2009, 09:50:37 AM
There also came a chap I know, who frequently comes to the MFA shop, is very friendly and chatty, and who occasionally schedules concerts at his home.  He was one of the first to arrive at the concert, and he apologetically cautioned me that he would probably need to leave a little early . . . so I have not had the chance to speak with him to see if I "passed"  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: secondwind on June 25, 2009, 09:58:02 AM
Congratulations!  It sounds like a great success all around!  It is good that you are not overly concerned by minor imperfections in your performance.  For one thing, you were probably the only person in the room who heard them!  And new music, performed live by the composer, is sufficiently compelling to outweigh a few blips, in my book at least.  I hope there will be a way for you to share the audio. . . (hint, hint) 0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: bhodges on June 25, 2009, 10:05:02 AM
Yes, congratulations!  And I add my opinion that you were no doubt the most aware of any imperfections than anyone else.  Also, one nice advantage of hearing something new for the first time: the audience doesn't know any better!

But the reactions sound genuine, and how nice that you got a response from your mom.

--Bruce
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Dr. Dread on June 25, 2009, 10:07:30 AM
Congratulations from me too.  ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 25, 2009, 10:10:06 AM
Thank you all!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidRoss on June 25, 2009, 10:15:10 AM
That's great, Karl, that it went so well and that you were pleased, despite the inevitable glitch or two.  Drop us a note when Shauna's recording is available, svp.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: owlice on June 25, 2009, 10:17:05 AM
Karl, congratulations!!!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on June 25, 2009, 10:45:36 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 25, 2009, 09:50:37 AM
There also came a chap I know, who frequently comes to the MFA shop, is very friendly and chatty, and who occasionally schedules concerts at his home.  He was one of the first to arrive at the concert, and he apologetically cautioned me that he would probably need to leave a little early . . . so I have not had the chance to speak with him to see if I "passed"  8)

Yay Team!

How large must his place be to hold even a Kammerkonzert?   :o

It sounds like we have a Patron of the Arts here!  Is his name von Meck?   0:)

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 25, 2009, 11:40:52 AM
Thank you, lady & gentlemen!

Separately: Opinions solicited. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/06/ticklish-uptick-timing-issues.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidRoss on June 25, 2009, 01:16:46 PM
Drop angel, give Peter a rest by telling a funny story or two between pieces  >:D  Better yet, make it a stand up routine with Peter:

Peter:  So, Karl, I understand you've written a string quartet.
Karl: That's right, Peter.
And you have a quartet that's going to premiere it soon.
That's right.
And you already know the members of the quartet.
Right again, Peter.
So who's the first violin?
That's right.
No, what I mean to say is who is the guy playing first violin?
Yes.
I mean the fellow's name.
Who.
The guy on first.
Who.
The first violinist.
Who.
The guy playing...
Who is on first violin!
(Peter makes as if to break something.)
Peter: I'm asking YOU who's on first.
That's the man's name.
That's who's name?
Yes.
Well go ahead and tell me.
That's it.
That's who?
Yes.

Pause while Peter gathers himself.

Peter: Look, you gotta first violin?
Certainly.
Who's playing first?
That's right.
When the first violin gets paid, who gets the money?
Every dollar of it.
All I'm trying to find out is the fellow's name on first violin!
Who.
The guy that gets...
That's it.
Who gets the money...
He does, every dollar. Sometimes his wife collects it.
Whose wife?
Yes.

PAUSE

Peter: Look, I just wanna know what's the guy's name on first violin.
No. What is on second violin.
I'm not asking you who's on second.
Who's on first.
One fiddle at a time!
Well, don't change the players around.
I'm not changing nobody! I'm just asking who's the guy on first violin?
That's right.
I mean what's his name?
Who's his name.  What's the name of the second violin.   

And so on.
;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on June 25, 2009, 02:26:32 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch/v/BlXjIg4fH74
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: SonicMan46 on June 25, 2009, 02:44:51 PM
Karl - great news & glad that all went well!  Dave  :)

(http://www.myspacechamp.com/graphics/congratulations/congratulations_myspace_graphics_02.gif)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on June 25, 2009, 03:30:00 PM
I am glad all went well for you, Karl. Congrats!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 25, 2009, 07:28:45 PM
Muchas gracias, amigos!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 26, 2009, 07:42:33 PM
Revising Bullish Upticks II to IIb. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/06/forestalling-gong.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 27, 2009, 05:49:09 AM
Plan B in formation. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/06/back-of-envelope.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 27, 2009, 10:39:46 AM
Official word on revival of the St John Passion. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/06/resurrection-of-passion-so-to-speak.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 29, 2009, 03:17:43 AM
Very peculiar dream last night.

Dreamt I was visiting a friend in New York; or, more accurately, that I was playing part of a brief recital of my own music in New York, and my friend was at hand to assist.

I started to play Blue Shamrock.  It's a piece (a) which yields no time to turn pages, so you spread the music out on two or three stands, and you go; and (b) whose music goes by so quickly, that you practice it so that you've nearly memorized it, and the pages (which pass by mickle quickly) are more a visual 'place-keeper' than anything you are reading in real-time.  That said (and this being a dream) I am playing the Shamrock, and I see the first two pages before me.  An unseen hand removes those two pages for me;  but now, instead of seeing the next two pages of the piece, they're missing, and I see two pages of random newsprint.  Of course, I just keep playing.  (That has the look of a dream of anxiety, perhaps;  but in fact, I rejoiced to react so quickly and smoothly to the surprise.)

I finish playing, and a 'virtual acquaintance' (who in real life is actually a pianist) is about to play a piece of mine, running twenty minutes, for unaccompanied English horn.  My New York friend shepherds me away to a Green Room while the recital proceeds;  and thence directly to an empty hall, where I suppose there is going to be an informal reception at the recital's conclusion.  I ask if anyone is there to review the event, and my cell phone jingles (I never, never dream of my cell phone) to indicate that a text message has arrived . . . and of course my first thought is, if they've reviewed it this quickly, they must have been "typing" during the performance. Bad form  8)

Anyway, daftest dream I've had in an age.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 29, 2009, 02:28:35 PM
Launch of a new duet. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/06/one-reckless-berry.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on June 30, 2009, 07:13:58 PM
Maybe it was really you writing the review while you're listening to the English Horn solo, then you sent it to yourself, and repressed the fact that you wrote it from your mind.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 01, 2009, 11:22:28 AM
Quote from: DavidW on July 01, 2009, 11:15:43 AM
Do you have recordings lying around?  If they're studio recordings you should totally sell them! :)

I have nine discs, nine against the rings for mortal men doomed to die, sitting here in the cubicle.  Most of them are promised out already.

My engineer has some space she can upload these to, but it's much easier for her to see to when she returns to school next week.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 03, 2009, 10:42:42 AM
Quote
Launch of a new duet. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/06/one-reckless-berry.html)

This is cooking along very nicely.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: John Copeland on July 03, 2009, 11:16:19 AM
Blue Shamrock?  Sounds very interesting indeed, the title has so many celtic connotations and even conflicts that somewhere along the line I've got to hear it!  :D

Karl, I also want to know what Mung beans are.   ???
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 03, 2009, 11:33:06 AM
Behold, the bean itself! (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mung_bean)  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 05, 2009, 05:39:32 AM
Quote from: Jezetha on May 31, 2009, 02:01:14 PM
Just heard from my good friend Michiel Schuijer, professor of music theory at the Conservatory of Amsterdam - a female student of his, Uzbek composer Polina Medyulyanova (http://www.composers21.com/compdocs/medyulyp.htm), seems to be preparing her Ph.D. ('seems', because things might still change). The subject: contemporary settings of St. John's Passion. Michiel has suggested she should also take into account Karl's setting and has given her his email address.

I hope she'll be in touch, Karl!

Yes, she has (in sporadic touch);  but I have now sent her the score (which should arrive soon.  [And Johan has kindly interrupted his packing-&-moving in order to send our doctoral candidate a CD of the premiere!]
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 05, 2009, 05:45:48 AM
Happy anniversary, Brett!

Grand Festival Suite: Music for the Wedding of Heather & Brett Stewart. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/07/anniversary.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 05, 2009, 05:24:43 PM
More progress on the Watermelon.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 05, 2009, 05:48:04 PM
The clavecinist and the composer.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Bogey on July 05, 2009, 08:03:50 PM
That is a very cool shot, Karl!  Make a great page in a liner note section.  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 06, 2009, 03:24:11 AM
Thanks, Bill! Shot was taken by a cellist  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 06, 2009, 03:32:46 AM
And what is more important: les très jolies femmes
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on July 06, 2009, 06:09:02 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 05, 2009, 05:48:04 PM
The clavecinist and the composer.

In that picture there is an angelic  0:)  glow around you, Karl

But the beatific visions of that feminine trinity in the next picture explain why!   8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 06, 2009, 06:09:55 AM
Yes, I am in a state of near-constant transport  0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 06, 2009, 02:23:13 PM
Upticks are nearing final revision, and they remain bullish!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 06, 2009, 05:36:46 PM
Progress, you know. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/07/still-no-heed.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 07, 2009, 08:12:02 AM
NEW!! IMPROVED!!

Bullish Upticks (IIa)

The Irrationally Exuberant Music of Karl Henning

Irreplaceable Doodles, Opus 89 (2007) clarinet solo
stars & guitars, Opus 95 (2009) bass flute & harp – Premiere
Tropes on Parasha's Aria, from White Nights, Opus 75 (2006?) flute, clarinet & harp

Peter H. Bloom (http://phbloom.home.comcast.net/~phbloom/nm/bio.html), flutes
Mary Jane Rupert (http://phbloom.home.comcast.net/~phbloom/rupert2bio.html), harp
Karl Henning (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/), clarinet

Tuesday, 28 July 2009
12:15pm
King's Chapel
Corner of School & Tremont Streets, Boston
Freewill donation.


When the going gets tough, the tough get composing.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 07, 2009, 08:17:39 AM
ADDITIONAL ENGAGEMENT!! CAVING IN TO POPULAR DEMAND!!

Bullish Upticks (IIb)

The Irrationally Exuberant Music of Karl Henning

Blue Shamrock, Opus 63 (2002) clarinet solo
The Angel Who Bears a Flaming Sword, Opus 94a (2008) alto flute – Premiere
Irreplaceable Doodles, Opus 89 (2007) clarinet solo
Heedless Watermelon, Opus 97 (2009) flute & clarinet – Premiere

Peter H. Bloom (http://phbloom.home.comcast.net/~phbloom/nm/bio.html), flutes
Karl Henning (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/), clarinet

Wednesday, 29 July 2009
12:15pm
West End Branch, Boston Public Library
151 Cambridge Street, Boston
Free & Open to the Public.


When the going gets tough, the tough get composing.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Bogey on July 07, 2009, 12:46:36 PM
Looks as though Mr. Bloom has a busy tour schedule as well.  Do you ever sit in to play someone's music besides your own like he does, Karl?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 07, 2009, 12:48:26 PM
Quote from: Bogey on July 07, 2009, 12:46:36 PM
Looks as though Mr. Bloom has a busy tour schedule as well.  Do you ever sit in to play someone's music besides your own like he does, Karl?

Played a couple of premieres (Hicken, Sellers) last June, Bill.  Last month was my first public performance since.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on July 07, 2009, 06:24:09 PM
Not to mention he premiered a piece of mine once...
if you ever had the urge to write something for guitar, Karl, remember me. Can't say I'm a performer yet, though... :P
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: SonicMan46 on July 08, 2009, 03:10:03 PM
Quote from: Bogey on July 07, 2009, 12:46:36 PM
Looks as though Mr. Bloom has a busy tour schedule as well.  Do you ever sit in to play someone's music besides your own like he does, Karl?

Bill - great avatar!  :D  If you have a larger pic & some information, please put a post in my 'old instruments' thread - needs to be brought back TTT!  Dave  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 08, 2009, 07:16:13 PM
Welcome, Dave!  :D ;) 0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 09, 2009, 04:18:11 AM
Cari amici,

My excellent friend Shauna has uploaded the recording (http://www.music.mcgill.ca/~sbarra/Karl%20Henning/) from the 24 June event.  Notwithstanding the fact that the composer wishes that all might have been better still, it is my great pleasure to make this available to you.  I place only the following conditions (which I have no way of enforcing, and regarding which I therefore rely completely on your discretion):

a.  I earnestly hope that you may enjoy listening.
b.  Whether you enjoy the listening or (heaven forfend) not, the composer appreciates any feedback the listener may offer.
c.  If you have enjoyed listening, I hope you may consider supporting the musicians in any way you find appropriate and feasible.
d.  If you have any comments on the technical aspects of the recording, good or bad, Shauna welcomes any and all feedback.  Contact me if you wish her e-mail address.
e.  If you enjoy the music, please send Shauna an e-mail message thanking her for her generosity of spirit (and time, and labor) to the composer.
f.  Of the following pieces, only Blue Shamrock is under contract to a publisher, Lux Nova Press.  Technically, I probably do not have the right to distribute the recording of this piece freely;  realistically, I do not think that this gesture will run afoul of Lux Nova.  All that said, I encourage you (if you like the piece) to let Lux Nova know (http://www.luxnova.com/).
g.  If you feel inclined (and if any of the pieces on the program so inspire you), encourage Lux Nova to carry and promote more Henningmusick (http://www.luxnova.com/).
h.  Track list:

1. Blue Shamrock, Opus 63 — clarinet solo

Lost Waters, Opus 27 — harp solo
2. Irving's Hudson
3. Thoreau's Walden
4. Whitman's Ontario
5. Carlos Williams's Passaic

6. stars & guitars, Opus 95 — bass flute & harp
7. The Angel Who Bears a Flaming Sword, Opus 94a — alto flute solo
8. Fragments of « Morning Has Broken », Opus 64a — flute, clarinet & piano
9. Radiant Maples, Opus 59 — flute, clarinet harp & piano

========

10. Fragments of « Morning Has Broken », Opus 64a — rehearsal
11. Radiant Maples, Opus 59 — rehearsal excerpt

========

I wish you all good listening, and I thank you for all your kind support.

Cheers,
~Karl
Title: Henning's a fraud?
Post by: karlhenning on July 09, 2009, 06:53:40 AM
(* whistles in the corner *) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg330575.html#msg330575)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: John Copeland on July 09, 2009, 09:25:58 AM
Downloading "Blue Shamrock" which I'm keen to listen to first beause of its title...   ;D
Karl, In some ways the pic of you sitting with the clavecinist reminds me of a liesurely Sinopoli!  
I will certainly let Lux Nova know what I think - there are other works which many of us have of yours which should have been pressed to CD so we could buy them instead.  :-[
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 09, 2009, 09:32:10 AM
I await, with some trepidation, John, the new av: My features on hearing Blue Shamrock

8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 09, 2009, 11:04:05 AM
We are now on the West End branch BPL website calendar (http://bpl.org/branches/we_calendar.htm).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: John Copeland on July 09, 2009, 11:28:55 AM
On Listening to BLUE SHAMROCK by Karl Henning

This is marked 'Clarinet Solo.'
But there is a two-way dialogue going on here.  The Clarinet is talking to itself, asking questions, finding answers.  
Blue Shamrock sounds to me to be in three seamless parts, the first taking us to around 01:20, up to which we are introduced to a quick internal Q&A session, like a child clarinet asking questions and the parent clarinet providing patient replies.  
At around 1:20 (second part) the questions become one word and one answer exchanges.  Its [the parent voice] responses are sometimes tempramental and often quick to pick up.
At 02:30 the third part begins.  Here I think the parental Clarinet gets tired of the small talk and launches into painting a picture of itself and just how great it is to be a Clarinet.  At the end, it warns it's younger self of imroprieties on it's journey.  :D

This is of course complete corned beef  :o, not at all what you intended I expect, but thats how this short piece comes to me after a couple of listens.  Without the technical jargon, it's like hearing a Clarinet 'coming of age' piece, a clarinet coming to a greater understanding of itself by questioning, answering and expressing.

Well, it occured to me also that it may be the Clarinet dialogue is an expression of the clash between 'Blue' and'Shamrock', two words which when put togeher in some parts of the World represent a severe conflict.

There is something to be learned from this piece, but it is not in its title.  

Fabulous Karl, thanks for making this available to us.   ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 09, 2009, 11:32:05 AM
Thanks, John! And I am glad that your av is related to another matter entirely  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 10, 2009, 07:20:42 AM
To repeat, in case some missed it (who prefer not to miss it).

Cari amici,

My excellent friend Shauna has uploaded the recording (http://www.music.mcgill.ca/~sbarra/Karl%20Henning/) from the 24 June event.  Notwithstanding the fact that the composer wishes that all might have been better still, it is my great pleasure to make this available to you.  I place only the following conditions (which I have no way of enforcing, and regarding which I therefore rely completely on your discretion):

a.  I earnestly hope that you may enjoy listening.
b.  Whether you enjoy the listening or (heaven forfend) not, the composer appreciates any feedback the listener may offer.
c.  If you have enjoyed listening, I hope you may consider supporting the musicians in any way you find appropriate and feasible.
d.  If you have any comments on the technical aspects of the recording, good or bad, Shauna welcomes any and all feedback.  Contact me if you wish her e-mail address.
e.  If you enjoy the music, please send Shauna an e-mail message thanking her for her generosity of spirit (and time, and labor) to the composer.
f.  Of the following pieces, only Blue Shamrock is under contract to a publisher, Lux Nova Press.  Technically, I probably do not have the right to distribute the recording of this piece freely;  realistically, I do not think that this gesture will run afoul of Lux Nova.  All that said, I encourage you (if you like the piece) to let Lux Nova know (http://www.luxnova.com/).
g.  If you feel inclined (and if any of the pieces on the program so inspire you), encourage Lux Nova to carry and promote more Henningmusick (http://www.luxnova.com/).
h.  Track list:

1. Blue Shamrock, Opus 63 — clarinet solo

Lost Waters, Opus 27 — harp solo
2. Irving's Hudson
3. Thoreau's Walden
4. Whitman's Ontario
5. Carlos Williams's Passaic

6. stars & guitars, Opus 95 — bass flute & harp
7. The Angel Who Bears a Flaming Sword, Opus 94a — alto flute solo
8. Fragments of « Morning Has Broken », Opus 64a — flute, clarinet & piano
9. Radiant Maples, Opus 59 — flute, clarinet harp & piano

========

10. Fragments of « Morning Has Broken », Opus 64a — rehearsal
11. Radiant Maples, Opus 59 — rehearsal excerpt

========

I wish you all good listening, and I thank you for all your kind support.

Cheers,
~Karl
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 11, 2009, 09:45:46 AM
Quote from: owlice on June 25, 2009, 10:17:05 AM
Karl, congratulations!!!

Thanks, owlice!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 11, 2009, 03:50:18 PM
Canonic transformation of a Maternal theme. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/07/subject-operation.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 11, 2009, 07:07:28 PM
Another shot of Drs C & H
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on July 11, 2009, 07:11:23 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 11, 2009, 07:07:28 PM
Another shot of Drs C & H
Heeeeeelllllllllllll yeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaahhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Seriously, one day I gotta visit you, Karl- and it'd be one of the happiest days of my life when I do! (and then we gotta do a picture in a similar style).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 11, 2009, 07:17:35 PM
You are kind, Greg!

Do you feel like writing a short duet for flute and clarinet? (Or even, alto flute and clarinet?)

Quote from: hautbois on July 11, 2009, 06:21:43 AM
Absolutely. Do it!

What approx. duration (or range of duration) would be of interest to you, Howard?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on July 11, 2009, 07:37:38 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 11, 2009, 07:17:35 PM
You are kind, Greg!
And I'm dead serious!  :)
We have to do that sometime in the future- just spend a day chilling out... You can show me the highlights of Boston, go to a concert, the museum, go to your church, play clarinet for me, show your wife's paintings, throw rocks at people in the park, etc.
Really, that'd be an awesome day, wouldn't it?  ;D 



Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 11, 2009, 07:17:35 PM
Do you feel like writing a short duet for flute and clarinet? (Or even, alto flute and clarinet?)
Maybe. Why do you ask?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 12, 2009, 04:56:57 AM
Peter Bloom & I have another recital date in September.  If you want to draw up something (and if Peter gives it the go-ahead), we can play it then.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on July 12, 2009, 06:27:27 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 12, 2009, 04:56:57 AM
Peter Bloom & I have another recital date in September.  If you want to draw up something (and if Peter gives it the go-ahead), we can play it then.
Cool! I'll go ahead and write something short and fun, then.  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Joe_Campbell on July 12, 2009, 07:36:27 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 11, 2009, 07:07:28 PM
Another shot of Drs C & H
When I lived with my parents, we had the EXACT SAME chairs! Funny!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 13, 2009, 04:45:08 AM
Quote from: Joe_Campbell on July 12, 2009, 07:36:27 PM
When I lived with my parents, we had the EXACT SAME chairs! Funny!

Uh-oh. I shall ask Paul discreetly where he found the chairs . . . .

Quote from: Greg on July 12, 2009, 06:27:27 PM
Cool! I'll go ahead and write something short and fun, then.  8)

Do, please!  If we can have it sometime mid-next-month, 'twould be lovely.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 13, 2009, 08:11:05 AM
Maria in "the cello shed"

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3612/3694022426_8334662da2.jpg)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on July 13, 2009, 08:26:09 AM
Karl, that is the cleanest shed I have ever seen! :o
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 13, 2009, 08:28:20 AM
That's why we were speculating that Audrey must practice the cello in that shed!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Père Malfait on July 13, 2009, 09:13:41 AM
I just had the opportunity to listen to a sampling of HenningsMusik (Blue Shamrock, Lost Waters, Stars & Guitars, The Angel Who Bears a Flaming Sword, Morning Has Broken, Radiant Maples) and I am VERY impressed! I especially enjoyed Stars & Guitars - haunting and evocative. Jolly good show, Karl! Continuer comme ça!  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 13, 2009, 09:14:32 AM
Merci beaucoups!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Père Malfait on July 13, 2009, 09:15:11 AM
You're most welcome, sir! Have you ever written anything for harpsichord or organ?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 13, 2009, 09:17:25 AM
Quote from: Pére Malfait on July 13, 2009, 09:15:11 AM
You're most welcome, sir! Have you ever written anything for harpsichord or organ?

Nothing directly for harpsichord, though my friend Paul is working with me to adapt Lost Waters for harpsichord.

Quite a bit for organ, including a daunting Toccata.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Père Malfait on July 13, 2009, 11:59:28 AM
I'm sure Lost Waters will be very interesting on harpsichord!

I'd love to check out your Toccata - is it available on your blog, or has it been published? 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 13, 2009, 03:36:31 PM
Quote from: Pére Malfait on July 13, 2009, 11:59:28 AM
I'm sure Lost Waters will be very interesting on harpsichord!

I'd love to check out your Toccata - is it available on your blog, or has it been published? 

Thank you!  The Toccata is in production at Lux Nova Press;  your kind query reminds me that I should ask if there is a roll-out date!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: SonicMan46 on July 13, 2009, 04:46:16 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 09, 2009, 04:18:11 AM

Lost Waters, Opus 27 — harp solo
2. Irving's Hudson
3. Thoreau's Walden
4. Whitman's Ontario
5. Carlos Williams's Passaic


Hello Karl - listened to the work above in my office today - wonderful playing on the harp and quite 'atmospheric' compositions - enjoyed much!  Thanks for giving us this opportunity -  :D

Dave  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: secondwind on July 13, 2009, 06:40:01 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 10, 2009, 07:20:42 AM
To repeat, in case some missed it (who prefer not to miss it).

Cari amici,

My excellent friend Shauna has uploaded the recording (http://www.music.mcgill.ca/~sbarra/Karl%20Henning/) from the 24 June event.  Notwithstanding the fact that the composer wishes that all might have been better still, it is my great pleasure to make this available to you.  I place only the following conditions (which I have no way of enforcing, and regarding which I therefore rely completely on your discretion):

a.  I earnestly hope that you may enjoy listening.

h.  Track list:

1. Blue Shamrock, Opus 63 — clarinet solo

Lost Waters, Opus 27 — harp solo
2. Irving's Hudson
3. Thoreau's Walden
4. Whitman's Ontario
5. Carlos Williams's Passaic

6. stars & guitars, Opus 95 — bass flute & harp
7. The Angel Who Bears a Flaming Sword, Opus 94a — alto flute solo
8. Fragments of « Morning Has Broken », Opus 64a — flute, clarinet & piano
9. Radiant Maples, Opus 59 — flute, clarinet harp & piano

========

10. Fragments of « Morning Has Broken », Opus 64a — rehearsal
11. Radiant Maples, Opus 59 — rehearsal excerpt

========

I wish you all good listening, and I thank you for all your kind support.

Cheers,
~Karl
I've been enjoying listening to these, bit by bit, getting my first taste of Henningmusik. (Perhaps it is my antiquated computer system at fault, but it takes an inordinate amount of time for the music to transfer to my computer so I can listen to it!  Nevertheless, I persevere.)  What a varied feast so far!  I have very much enjoyed The Angel--the alto flute has a very cool sound, and this is a lovely performance.  The harp pieces, Lost Waters, were lovely and intriguing.  And I liked the playfulness and inventiveness of Blue Shamrock.  I see that Stars and  Guitars is quite a large file, so it will have to wait for another day.  Bravo! :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 13, 2009, 06:44:01 PM
Thank you, indeed!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on July 14, 2009, 10:30:35 AM
I thought of a title for the clarinet/alto flute duet- "op.13 Prelude to Everything and Nothing." Now I just gotta write it.  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 14, 2009, 10:33:20 AM
I like the title.

Now, get writing  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on July 14, 2009, 10:54:57 AM
Aye aye, Kaptain!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 15, 2009, 11:53:51 AM
What overall duration are you aiming for?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on July 15, 2009, 12:26:44 PM
At first, I had in mind something short and playful, maybe only 2 minutes long.
Yesterday, I wrote the first 30 seconds, which is the alto flute solo at extremely slow tempo. It's beautiful. I'm looking to include some good counterpoint, maybe a canon, if it comes to mind.
So, I really don't know... maybe 5 minutes at least?  ??? (if it continues with this tempo)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 15, 2009, 12:33:07 PM
5 minutes is good.

Keep up the work!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 16, 2009, 01:50:55 AM
A surfeit of seeming good tidings. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/07/blur.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidRoss on July 16, 2009, 01:09:24 PM
BTW, Karl, I succeeded in getting adequate streaming performance to listen to the QuickTime files Shauna posted.  In general I liked them, some quite a bit--particularly Radiant Maples and Lost Waters.  My wife in the next room overheard several of the pieces and kept asking me who the composer was, because she liked them all very much.  She wondered if you might consider a transcription of Lost Waters for guitar.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 17, 2009, 04:00:37 AM
Quote from: DavidRoss on July 16, 2009, 01:09:24 PM
BTW, Karl, I succeeded in getting adequate streaming performance to listen to the QuickTime files Shauna posted.  In general I liked them, some quite a bit--particularly Radiant Maples and Lost Waters.  My wife in the next room overheard several of the pieces and kept asking me who the composer was, because she liked them all very much.  She wondered if you might consider a transcription of Lost Waters for guitar.

Delighted that you & Mrs Dave are enjoying the music!  Over the years, I've actually gone back and forth on the question of a guitar transcription . . . early on I had just the same idea (Irving's Hudson should work practically unchanged, for instance) . . . but the other three would need some re-thinking, and I need a bit of guitar-education, so that I can re-think smarter rather than more.  It was an idea I left un-acted-upon for long enough, that my volition abandoned it.  Now with the alternative re-thinking (relatively minor) involved in a harpsichord adaptation for Paul Cienniwa, probably I should consider again a guitar adaptation.

Separately . . . anyone else know what "purposeful incoherence" means? (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/07/limits-and-all.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: secondwind on July 17, 2009, 04:09:56 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 17, 2009, 04:00:37 AM
Separately . . . anyone else know what "purposeful incoherence" means? (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/07/limits-and-all.html)
It's pretty hard to give a definition, but I'm sure that, to paraphrase a Supreme Court opinion on another hard-to-define concept, we'd all know it when we see/hear it! ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 17, 2009, 04:11:25 AM
No doubt; hah!  ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 17, 2009, 05:06:45 AM
Rhapsody in Carotene (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/07/finer-more-creative-vegetables.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 17, 2009, 10:21:41 AM
Going to play Irreplaceable Doodles on Sunday.

For this occasion, I think: not the carrot.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 17, 2009, 10:57:36 AM
Quartal harmonies, &c. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/07/fourths-mr-jefferson-irony-of-opening.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 19, 2009, 07:17:47 AM
A couple of acquaintances (one of them, from way back), who are fervent champions of new music, have been out of contact for a spell.  What to do?  (I had not much been thinking about it, either . . . busy with my own affairs.)

Inspiration came out of the blue to take the new fl/cl duet, Heedless Watermelon, and adapt it for va/vc.  And yes, that's a better idea than writing for the third or fourth time, Have you possibly, maybe, please, had a chance to look at a score I sent you, gosh, eighteen months ago?

Of course, nothing may come of it — or, more accurately, nothing may continue to come of it.  But at least, now I have a fresh item in the catalogue.

Playing Irreplaceable Doodles later today.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 20, 2009, 08:28:50 AM
QuotePlaying Irreplaceable Doodles later today.

Had great fun with this.  The music program was actually a pianist and mezzo (Ishmael Wallace and Hayden DeWitt), Vienna circa 1911: Ecstatic Vision, Intimations of Dissolution (Ishmael opened with the Berg Sonata, Opus 1).  The host had come to the June recital in Woburn, where Blue Shamrock had made such an impression, he extended a very warm invitation to come play at yesterday's event.  Huge house, and I counted eight pianos (one of them an upright) . . . so the two halves of the Viennese program were split between the two floors.  I was told I would play at the end of the first half (it was all very casual).  I was made welcome to play the Shamrock;  but the casual semi-organization of the affair left me doubtful that there would be stands available (for one needs to spread the music for Blue Shamrock over two or three stands) . . . I brought my own stand "in case," though I fully expected it to be the only stand available.  For this reason (and also as rehearsal for 29 July), I elected to play Irreplaceable Doodles instead, which I can play from a binder and pretty much manage page-turns myself.  Went very well. 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 20, 2009, 05:22:04 PM
At the scene. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/07/unused-organ-pipes-in-background.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Haffner on July 21, 2009, 05:35:42 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 20, 2009, 05:22:04 PM
At the scene. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/07/unused-organ-pipes-in-background.html)



I was messing around with your adagietto on the guitar this morning, Karl. Really cool stuff.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 21, 2009, 05:36:13 AM
Many thanks, Andy!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 21, 2009, 05:45:58 PM
The 'melon is a hit with my fellow performer. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/07/first-steps-towards-premiere.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on July 21, 2009, 07:11:32 PM
yo, Karl, check pm.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 22, 2009, 04:48:57 AM
Yo, sorry for the delay, lad, yo.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 25, 2009, 05:59:18 PM
Out in the Sun (for ten lively winds) is out on the market. (http://redirectingat.com/?id=593X1004&url=http%3A//www.luxnova.com/lnpwebstore/pi/lnp/0210.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on July 25, 2009, 06:04:26 PM
congrats! :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 27, 2009, 04:28:51 AM
Thanks!

In a bit of a press, as production for the Lux Nova imprint of the Opus 88 has mutated insanely  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 27, 2009, 05:03:07 PM
Substitutions for Phase II Upticks. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/07/program-notes-supplementary-for-iia-iib.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 28, 2009, 02:17:28 AM
Recital today:

Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 07, 2009, 08:12:02 AM
NEW!! IMPROVED!!

Bullish Upticks (IIa)

The Irrationally Exuberant Music of Karl Henning

Heedless Watermelon, Opus 97 (2009) flute & clarinet – Premiere
stars & guitars, Opus 95 (2009) bass flute & harp
Tropes on Parasha's Aria, from White Nights, Opus 75 (2006?) flute, clarinet & harp

Peter H. Bloom (http://phbloom.home.comcast.net/~phbloom/nm/bio.html), flutes
Mary Jane Rupert (http://phbloom.home.comcast.net/~phbloom/rupert2bio.html), harp
Karl Henning (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/), clarinet

Tuesday, 28 July 2009
12:15pm
King's Chapel
Corner of School & Tremont Streets, Boston
Freewill donation.


When the going gets tough, the tough get composing.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: secondwind on July 28, 2009, 02:56:02 AM
Have fun!  I'm looking forward to an eventual recorded version of Seedless...oops, HEEDLESS, Watermelon.  (So much neater, without all those heeds.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 28, 2009, 03:55:53 AM
Thanks! Fun is exactly what I expect to have ; )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 28, 2009, 09:49:30 AM
Good crowd, some 53 people out in the audience.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 28, 2009, 11:32:51 AM
Well, I still need to try to burn the sound files to a disc, and see how the recording sounds at home . . . but it seems to have come out.  Or, there is some sort of document, anyway  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Bogey on July 28, 2009, 12:21:45 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 28, 2009, 09:49:30 AM
Good crowd, some 53 people out in the audience.

Congrats, Karl.  We need another Denver Henning event!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 28, 2009, 12:34:20 PM
That would be lovely!  jo and I can play the Heedless Watermelon  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 28, 2009, 03:05:54 PM
In the kitchen. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/07/weekend-fix-it-list.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 28, 2009, 05:30:39 PM
Sneak mp3 listen to the (a bit rougher than might have been) premiere of Heedless Watermelon earlier this very day:

[mp3=200,20,0,center]http://members.tripod.com/~Karl_P_Henning/opus9728july09.mp3[/mp3]
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on July 28, 2009, 05:39:48 PM
That was quite charming Karl. 8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 28, 2009, 05:41:29 PM
Thanks, Davey!  We'll play it better tomorrow (and I'll figure out how to raise the input levels on this nifty device that Bill Goodwin lent me . . . .)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: secondwind on July 28, 2009, 05:50:00 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 28, 2009, 09:49:30 AM
Good crowd, some 53 people out in the audience.
But did you have FUN, man? I just listened to Heedless Watermelon, and I had fun! (Spits watermelon heeds across the cyberspace.) ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 28, 2009, 05:59:21 PM
We all had fun, but I must have had the most!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: ChamberNut on July 28, 2009, 06:52:41 PM
That is fun piece Karl!  J'aime bien le melon d'eau.  0:)

*Hucks heeds
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on July 28, 2009, 07:04:51 PM
I think the most striking section in it was around the middle, with the repeated two-note staccato flute and the clarinet playing a quiet, smooth, Lydian-ish melody, mostly "under" it. That one made my eyes wide.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 29, 2009, 02:18:26 AM
Merci, lads!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 29, 2009, 05:03:04 AM
Recital today, too:

Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 07, 2009, 08:17:39 AM
ADDITIONAL ENGAGEMENT!! CAVING IN TO POPULAR DEMAND!!

Bullish Upticks (IIb)

The Irrationally Exuberant Music of Karl Henning

Blue Shamrock, Opus 63 (2002) clarinet solo
The Angel Who Bears a Flaming Sword, Opus 94a (2008) alto flute – Premiere
Irreplaceable Doodles, Opus 89 (2007) clarinet solo
Heedless Watermelon, Opus 97 (2009) flute & clarinet – Premiere

Peter H. Bloom (http://phbloom.home.comcast.net/~phbloom/nm/bio.html), flutes
Karl Henning (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/), clarinet

Wednesday, 29 July 2009
12:15pm
West End Branch, Boston Public Library
151 Cambridge Street, Boston
Free & Open to the Public.


When the going gets tough, the tough get composing.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on July 29, 2009, 05:46:30 AM
Playing at a library eh?  Won't they ask to quiet down? ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 29, 2009, 05:47:30 AM
 :D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: zamyrabyrd on July 29, 2009, 06:37:03 AM
Just stumbled on HH...what a delightful sounding program!!
Have a nice time, y'all!!
ZB
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 29, 2009, 06:38:33 AM
Thanks, ZB!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Brian on July 29, 2009, 12:07:22 PM
Karl, I listened to the Watermelon Sans Heed last night during a baseball game ( :P ) and then afterwards to give it a fairer chance ... maybe, just maybe, my favorite Henning so far; I actually could hear a full symphony orchestra in my head asking if they could please play the first minute or so - although the rest of the work might not work so well arranged for the "big band"...

Wonderful and hope you had a marvelous time at the library!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on July 29, 2009, 12:31:04 PM
Any chance you could upload the score?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 31, 2009, 04:25:14 AM
With pleasure (and thanks to Davey & Brian for taking so affectionately to the piece, too!)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: ChamberNut on July 31, 2009, 04:39:50 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 31, 2009, 04:25:14 AM
With pleasure (and thanks to Davey & Brian for taking so affectionately to the piece, too!)

Man, I really need to take a full music theory course, so I understand scores better!  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 03, 2009, 06:16:22 PM
May wind up tossing it all out, but it is still progress upon the circularity of 'considering notes'. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/08/passion-lullaby.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Dr. Dread on August 04, 2009, 09:11:55 AM
Hundreds of highways head to Henning Hall.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 04, 2009, 09:21:44 AM
 :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 04, 2009, 06:16:25 PM
One of the highways, was the thought of Lutosławski, on a train out of St Petersburg. (Cello ensemble version, now finished.) (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/08/and-now-to-bed-end-of-lullaby.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 05, 2009, 04:23:37 AM
QuoteOne of the highways, was the thought of Lutosławski, on a train out of St Petersburg. (Cello ensemble version, now finished.)

May need some fine-tuning . . . I have to double-check to see if I missed any expression-mark 'transfers' from the Ur-text; and in all events, I breathlessly await word from Audrey. The Marginalia (back in April) she immediately confirmed as perfectly suitable. One of the doubts I entertained in proposing an ensemble arrangement of Lutosławski's Lullaby, was the metrical agility (for a student ensemble), but Audrey reassured me on that point. I think the unanimity of gesture through the group for most of the piece will largely assist them in learning to feel the various subdivisions . . . 7/8 not simply as [ 4/8 + 3/8 ], but as [ 7/16 + 7/16 ] . . . and then, where it begins by establishing:

[ [ 4/16 + 3/16 ] + [ 4/16 + 3/16 ] ]

. . . this gives way at times both to a 7/8 which is [ 4/16 + 6/16 + 4/16 ], and to 11/16 = [ 4/16 + 4/16 + 3/16 ].

The long and the short of it, I think, is that they won't be able to sight-read it, but with a little rehearsal, they'll all get the knack of it, and it will all lock into place.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 08, 2009, 07:09:33 PM
Rolling with Wolferl, Carl & Kurt. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/08/company-for-sun-in-november.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 10, 2009, 06:11:31 AM
Quote from: Tapkaara on August 08, 2009, 05:05:32 PM

Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ngThe seven composers who have been my strongest overall influences, from the days I was studying the craft of composition, have been:  Bach, Beethoven, Berlioz, Chopin, Sibelius, Hindemith & Stravinsky.  Three pop artists whose influence upon my musical outlook is at times nearly as pervasive are:  Genesis, King Crimson & Zappa.

(Not to derail the thread too much, but I cannot resist...)

What elements of these 7 composers that you have listed do you you think influence you the most? (For example, the orchestration of Berlioz? The rhythms of Stravinsky?) And why these 7 in particular, do you think?

For the most part, I don't have a tidy, helpful answer to the "what elements" query.  One general thing I particular get from Chopin, is the simultaneous presence of classical nerve/infrastructure, and Romantic "apparent impetuosity."  On the whole, same idea (although his era and overall sensibilty are entirely different) with Hindemith.

Contrariwise, the "why these 7 in particular" is an easy question to answer:  they were part of my curriculum.  Several works of Bach, Beethoven, Chopin & Stravinsky were the subject of extended, in-depth analysis in the composition studio — and it was work which withstood the sustained scrutiny.  I always liked a good deal of Berlioz, Sibelius & Hindemith, and although their works were not assigned to me, I applied the same scrutiny on my own initiative.

To those seven composers & three pop artists, I should add Five Works:

Debussy, Sonate pour flûte, alto et harpe
Nielsen, Clarinet Concerto
Messiaen, Quatuor pour le fin du temps
Shostakovich, Tenth Symphony
Reich, The Desert Music
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Tapkaara on August 10, 2009, 10:48:34 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 10, 2009, 06:11:31 AM
(Not to derail the thread too much, but I cannot resist...)

What elements of these 7 composers that you have listed do you you think influence you the most? (For example, the orchestration of Berlioz? The rhythms of Stravinsky?) And why these 7 in particular, do you think?

For the most part, I don't have a tidy, helpful answer to the "what elements" query.  One general thing I particular get from Chopin, is the simultaneous presence of classical nerve/infrastructure, and Romantic "apparent impetuosity."  On the whole, same idea (although his era and overall sensibilty are entirely different) with Hindemith.

Contrariwise, the "why these 7 in particular" is an easy question to answer:  they were part of my curriculum.  Several works of Bach, Beethoven, Chopin & Stravinsky were the subject of extended, in-depth analysis in the composition studio — and it was work which withstood the sustained scrutiny.  I always liked a good deal of Berlioz, Sibelius & Hindemith, and although their works were not assigned to me, I applied the same scrutiny on my own initiative.

To those seven composers & three pop artists, I should add Five Works:

Debussy, Sonate pour flûte, alto et harpe
Nielsen, Clarinet Concerto
Messiaen, Quatuor pour le fin du temps
Shostakovich, Tenth Symphony
Reich, The Desert Music


Thank you very much for your answer.

As you know, I am a big-time Sibeliophile, so, I am curious what elements of his idiom you admire and that you have tried to incorporate in to your own works. Do you believe his music also "withstands sustained scrutiny?"
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 10, 2009, 10:52:18 AM
I don't think I've deliberately incorporated specific Sibelian elements into my work;  which maybe sounds as though there's no influence.  There is, really, but it's tough to pin down.

Yes, I certainly find that his music holds up under the limelight  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 13, 2009, 09:45:45 AM
The Opus 32a is now available at Lux Nova Press. (http://www.luxnova.com/lnpwebstore/pi/lnp/0211.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 14, 2009, 09:01:39 PM
Repeated thanks to Mark, Stephen, Mike, Davey & Pepper! (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/08/tree-no-one-heard-fall-in-forest.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on August 15, 2009, 05:38:47 AM
Congrats dude! :)

Well I mean on the warm reception, not on the critic not even mentioning you in the article. ::)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 15, 2009, 02:56:28 PM
 ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 15, 2009, 05:38:09 PM
A view upon the kitchen. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/08/messy-pages.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 18, 2009, 05:18:18 PM
Evolution of a short anthem. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/08/bless-lord-o-my-soul.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 27, 2009, 05:00:50 PM
Fingers crossed.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: secondwind on August 27, 2009, 07:14:57 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 27, 2009, 05:00:50 PM
Fingers crossed.
Because. . . ? ???  Sorry, what am I missing?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 28, 2009, 04:12:23 AM
Oh, I was perfectly elliptical.  I promise later enlargement.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 28, 2009, 09:39:41 AM
Separately, earlier this summer I had e-mail out of the blue from an organist in the Pacific Northwest;  we exchanged a few messages, and then he was off for vacation.  I am glad he's having a good stretch of vay-cay . . . though I'm a bit on tenterhooks w/r/t ma musique.

C'est la vie.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 28, 2009, 09:40:07 AM
So fingers are crossed for those purposes, too.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on August 28, 2009, 11:46:56 AM
Have you written organ music?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 28, 2009, 11:51:53 AM
Well, including that toccata (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg345486.html#msg345486)  8)

Chap was actually asking mostly after choral music, including Pascha nostrum with brass.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on August 28, 2009, 11:54:13 AM
Oh sorry I didn't remember.  Giving Bach and Messiaen a run for their money eh? :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 28, 2009, 12:01:23 PM
 ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 31, 2009, 05:30:02 AM
No reason to have taken so awfully long about it . . . but yes, I have finally decided on the program for 17 Sept.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 31, 2009, 03:36:02 PM
What to play at the library? (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/08/memo-and-envelope-verso.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 01, 2009, 05:33:28 AM
On the library calendar. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/09/on-library-calendar.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 01, 2009, 06:52:53 AM
Flyer
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 02, 2009, 04:38:29 AM
Have I offended the librarians among us?  8) 0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on September 02, 2009, 05:21:36 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 02, 2009, 04:38:29 AM
Have I offended the librarians among us?  8) 0:)

I'm afraid that the lions at the library might eat the performers. :'(
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 02, 2009, 05:49:11 AM
I get on very well with lions. Maria's a Leo, you know  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on September 02, 2009, 06:08:26 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 02, 2009, 05:49:11 AM
I get on very well with lions. Maria's a Leo, you know  8)

She who must be obeyed... ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 02, 2009, 06:11:18 AM
She is most reasonable, and disarmingly charmante.  So that at the last, you want to obey  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on September 02, 2009, 06:23:25 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 02, 2009, 06:11:18 AM
She is most reasonable, and disarmingly charmante.  So that at the last, you want to obey  8)

Ah one of those clever, charming, persuasive types.  I bet she even made you think that it was your decision to shave your beard. ;D jeje
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 02, 2009, 06:27:21 AM
Quote from: DavidW on September 02, 2009, 06:23:25 AM
I bet she even made you think that it was your decision to shave your beard. ;D jeje

And that it was my idea to grow it back in  8)

I cherish her!  Like Mrs Rock, she likes a beautiful timepiece.
Title: weirdears Report
Post by: karlhenning on September 02, 2009, 09:19:58 AM
Just had a very nice chat with Chris (weirdears) . . . hadn't succeeded in reaching him for the longest time.  He's doing well, keeps busy at his day-job . . . as a result of the latter, he's needed to be selective with his non-work-hours energy expenditure.  He hasn't been composing, but as been concentrating on his jazz, with which he is well content;  in a nutshell, he fells that his musical life is right where it ought to be.

(This isn't really the right thread . . . but it didn't seem appropriate for a "blast" to the larger readership of the more general threads.  And I think that the thread devoted to his music was probably on the old GMG.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 02, 2009, 12:18:59 PM
I owe some of you (using owe in a broad sense) a disc.  Production should resume later this month.

Thank you for your patience, and for your support.
Title: Re: weirdears Report
Post by: SonicMan46 on September 02, 2009, 01:53:30 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 02, 2009, 09:19:58 AM
Just had a very nice chat with Chris (weirdears) . . . hadn't succeeded in reaching him for the longest time.  He's doing well, keeps busy at his day-job . . . as a result of the latter, he's needed to be selective with his non-work-hours energy expenditure................

Karl - thanks for the update on Chris; I use to enjoy him on the old forum, and we exchanged a number of posts - glad that he's doing well and liking his musical choices.  I still come across some of his reviews on Amazon, but doubt that he's doing that much any more - Dave  :)
Title: Re: weirdears Report
Post by: karlhenning on September 02, 2009, 04:09:01 PM
Quote from: SonicMan on September 02, 2009, 01:53:30 PM
Karl - thanks for the update on Chris; I use to enjoy him on the old forum, and we exchanged a number of posts - glad that he's doing well and liking his musical choices.  I still come across some of his reviews on Amazon, but doubt that he's doing that much any more - Dave  :)

Overall, Chris has been a bit Internet-challenged (access, not savvy) . . . he's on sketchy dial-up at home, &c.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 02, 2009, 04:09:38 PM
Well, I've gone and got my feet wet here. (http://www.reverbnation.com/karlhenning)

I know: gotta throw some music up there.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on September 02, 2009, 04:14:32 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 02, 2009, 04:09:38 PM
Well, I've gone and got my feet wet here. (http://www.reverbnation.com/karlhenning)

I know: gotta throw some music up there.

A message has been sent to Karl to upload some music. ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 02, 2009, 04:21:31 PM
Hah! Thanks!

Gotta practice first; recital coming up, and all.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on September 02, 2009, 04:24:16 PM
Good luck man! :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 02, 2009, 05:36:56 PM
Thanks!  Just had a good clarinet workout, exactly per plan.

And . . . now working on loading up some music there on ReverbNation.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 02, 2009, 06:19:32 PM
Got some numbers up there.

Now, to bed . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 03, 2009, 05:29:09 AM
QuoteWell, I've gone and got my feet wet here. (http://www.reverbnation.com/karlhenning)

After I Add Band Members, I shall be 47% complete!

Pity there are no Band Members to Add . . . .

I need Fans:  THEY WILL COMPLETE ME!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 03, 2009, 06:38:13 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 02, 2009, 12:18:59 PM
I owe some of you (using owe in a broad sense) a disc.  Production should resume later this month.

Thank you for your patience, and for your support.

I hope I am still on that list!

I am on several other lists, but you really do not want to know about them!   $:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 03, 2009, 07:25:00 AM
Quote from: Cato on September 03, 2009, 06:38:13 AM
I hope I am still on that list!

Mais oui!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 06, 2009, 02:23:49 PM
Reflections on an apparent waste of time. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/09/nod-to-sisyphus.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on September 06, 2009, 03:31:56 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 06, 2009, 02:23:49 PM
Reflections on an apparent waste of time. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/09/nod-to-sisyphus.html)

So many churches want to get hip and have rock bands play, and shun more refined music.  And the ones that are steeped in tradition, you would expect them to stick to the oldies.  Well heck I don't know, maybe you need a different way to get your music out there. :-\
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 06, 2009, 08:01:21 PM
And even choral groups who concertize independent of actual church services . . . similarly, far the greater part either do new music which is a lot 'sexier' than mine, or they're devoted to musical curatorship.  Not much of a slice for me to target . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on September 07, 2009, 05:56:54 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 06, 2009, 08:01:21 PM
And even choral groups who concertize independent of actual church services . . . similarly, far the greater part either do new music which is a lot 'sexier' than mine, or they're devoted to musical curatorship.  Not much of a slice for me to target . . . .

Well even Bach found it difficult to compete with the sexier Telemann, but we know the winner was there in the long run. 8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 08, 2009, 06:18:00 AM
Just sent a disc with the NEC recording of Out in the Sun to the gent in Ann Arbor who will be conducting the piece this November.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 08, 2009, 11:33:20 AM
Anyone in or near Atlanta, game for some mid-November Henningmusick?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 10, 2009, 09:05:15 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 08, 2009, 11:33:20 AM
Anyone in or near Atlanta, game for some mid-November Henningmusick?

Well, we moved a few years ago from there, back to Ohio!  You could have stayed with us, across from Oglethorpe University!

And we could have driven with you down all of the 317 streets with "Peachtree" in the name!   :o
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 13, 2009, 03:25:52 PM
Quote from: Cato on September 10, 2009, 09:05:15 AM
Well, we moved a few years ago from there, back to Ohio!  You could have stayed with us, across from Oglethorpe University!

And we could have driven with you down all of the 317 streets with "Peachtree" in the name!   :o

Timing!  :D

Wish I had more energy this evening;  it would be well to practice . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 14, 2009, 04:45:03 AM
I did practice last night, you know.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on September 14, 2009, 06:21:38 AM
Why the old avatar Karl, did your beard return to you after it's brave voyage around the world? :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 14, 2009, 06:26:44 AM
I had to lose Danger Mouse, and this was an av I had right to hand  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on September 14, 2009, 06:30:55 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 14, 2009, 06:26:44 AM
I had to lose Danger Mouse, and this was an av I had right to hand  8)

I like the avatar of you sans beard more. ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 14, 2009, 06:44:44 AM
It's not accurate anymore, though . . . the facial hair has been coming back in.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on September 14, 2009, 08:11:55 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 14, 2009, 06:44:44 AM
It's not accurate anymore, though . . . the facial hair has been coming back in.

Yeah you see you kind of have to shave daily to keep it smooth. ;D ;D jeje
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 14, 2009, 08:17:26 AM
Shave?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 15, 2009, 04:55:53 AM
Notes on Heedless Watermelon, to a flautist new to the piece

1.   At the Lo stesso tempo (m. 21ff.) Peter 'conducts' the beats . . . with the switch from unison to the 'freely' different rhythms between the two parts that starts at m.21, having the beat marked helps keep things in order.
2.   m.50ff. takes a lot of ironing;  the combination of 1. the flute being rhythmically all over the place, 2. the clarinet providing nearly a moto perpetuo backdrop, and 3. the rapid tempo, has meant that we worked that section out many times, in hopes of ensuring that we reach the unison at the double-bar at m.63 together.
3.   After so much unison writing, the close canon beginning with the final eighth-note of m.81 requires a little extra 'awareness'.
4.   For the most part, the section beginning at m.86 falls readily into place;  the 11/8 of m.88 is a little tricky.
5.   Same note as note (3.), viz. m.124ff.
6.   Material from note (2.) returns at m.194
7.   The last bar should last the equivalent of about five measures 'in time' . . . Peter & I have been holding the forte steady for three bars' worth, and then decrescendo-ing (which must be a duplicate present participle) for two bars' worth.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 15, 2009, 04:38:51 PM
Very good Watermelon rehearsal tonight.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 16, 2009, 11:45:32 AM
Re-charging the Microtrack II, which will likely be the instrument recording the proceedings tomorrow.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 17, 2009, 05:08:00 AM
A little, just a little nervous about tonight.  Feeling good.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 17, 2009, 05:09:05 AM
Yeesh, I've got to throw a program together.  They won't have anything at the library.  Won't need many . . . if I do up 40 of 'em, we'll have ample left over.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: ChamberNut on September 17, 2009, 05:25:42 AM
Best of luck this evening, mon ami!  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on September 17, 2009, 05:28:09 AM
Where's Karl's lucky beard when he needs it? :)

Play that watermelon heedlessly Karl!!! ;D  Oh wait on second thought, perhaps not altogether heedlessly... :-\

:D

:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 17, 2009, 06:47:16 AM
Quote from: DavidW on September 17, 2009, 05:28:09 AM
Where's Karl's lucky beard when he needs it? :)

Play that watermelon heedlessly Karl!!! ;D  Oh wait on second thought, perhaps not altogether heedlessly... :-\

:D

:)

That beard was lucky?   ???

Grow beard, grow!  Last night my wife and I strolled through The Asian Supermarket, where we saw tea "guaranteed hair to grow!"

Since it did not tell exactly where the hair would grow, maybe Karl can chug-a-lug some this afternoon.  I think it had ginger in it.

Of course, if Ginger from Gilligan's Island came with it, well...

0:)  The joke stops here!   $:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 17, 2009, 06:57:13 AM
Thanks, lads!

Program came out very nicely.  I'll mail one to anyone who asks  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 17, 2009, 06:58:03 AM
Quote from: DavidW on September 17, 2009, 05:28:09 AM
Where's Karl's lucky beard when he needs it? :)

It's a-growing in very nicely, thank 'ee!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on September 17, 2009, 07:27:23 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 17, 2009, 06:58:03 AM
It's a-growing in very nicely, thank 'ee!

Do you need any help from that tea Cato mentioned?  Probably made from tiger claws. ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 17, 2009, 07:28:32 AM
Never met a tea I didn't like . . . .

Hmm, ginger, eh?  Yes, I've got some lemon & ginger tea here!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on September 17, 2009, 07:35:58 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 17, 2009, 07:28:32 AM
Never met a tea I didn't like . . . .

Hmm, ginger, eh?  Yes, I've got some lemon & ginger tea here!

You know lemon & ginger tea is not exactly what I think of when I think "puts hair on your chest". ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 17, 2009, 07:41:48 AM
Well, that can only be because you have not yet had some nice hot ginger tea  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Franco on September 17, 2009, 07:43:46 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 17, 2009, 06:57:13 AM
Thanks, lads!

Program came out very nicely.  I'll mail one to anyone who asks  ;)

Glad to hear things went well. 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 17, 2009, 07:45:12 AM
Oh, that was just the print run.  The event is this evening.  Thank you for your good wishes!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Franco on September 17, 2009, 08:04:06 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 17, 2009, 07:45:12 AM
Oh, that was just the print run.  The event is this evening.  Thank you for your good wishes!

Oops, I read "program" less literally ...

Well, split a reed or something.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on September 17, 2009, 08:04:40 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 17, 2009, 07:41:48 AM
Well, that can only be because you have not yet had some nice hot ginger tea  8)

Oh no I haven't. :'(  But I have had ginger beer before, and that's wicked good, a favorite of mine. :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: secondwind on September 17, 2009, 11:07:14 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 17, 2009, 06:57:13 AM
Thanks, lads!

Program came out very nicely.  I'll mail one to anyone who asks  ;)
Here's hoping that you have a full house and no programs left to mail!  I hope all goes well.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 17, 2009, 11:16:11 AM
Thanks!  And I can always print up a fresh one for mailing.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 18, 2009, 04:16:41 AM
Enormously pleased at last night's concert.

Long version to follow.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Franco on September 18, 2009, 04:32:30 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 18, 2009, 04:16:41 AM
Enormously pleased at last night's concert.

Long version to follow.

Yay!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: ChamberNut on September 18, 2009, 04:33:55 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 18, 2009, 04:16:41 AM
Enormously pleased at last night's concert.

Long version to follow.

Excellent news, look forward to hearing about it!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 18, 2009, 08:17:05 PM
Of a library, and of the controlled noise therein. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/09/library-echo-noise-that-was.html)

(Psst! There's a link to photos.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: secondwind on September 18, 2009, 09:03:21 PM
Congratulations! ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 19, 2009, 03:05:54 AM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 19, 2009, 03:46:33 AM
Quote from: secondwind on August 27, 2009, 07:14:57 PM
Because. . . ? ???  Sorry, what am I missing?

It's been confirmed; we're going to Symphony for 20 concerts this season.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 20, 2009, 05:19:50 PM
I've taken a dialectical liberty with this (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,4934.msg357060.html#msg357060), and am spelling the possessive pronoun yore (http://members.tripod.com/~Karl_P_Henning/op100.html).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 22, 2009, 02:47:36 AM
Hey! I was in The Boston Phoenix, I learn after the fact ; ) (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/09/some-erstwhile-publicity.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on September 22, 2009, 05:00:04 AM
Oh wait I thought you played in the main library, you played in the west branch (never been)?  There are no lions there, are there? :'(
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 22, 2009, 06:20:29 AM
No, no lions there.

But my music is unafraid of the lions, if I were to play at Copley Square!  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 22, 2009, 06:28:41 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 22, 2009, 06:20:29 AM
No, no lions there.

But my music is unafraid of the lions, if I were to play at Copley Square!  8)

Sounds like a great title for a new work:

UNAFRAID OF LIONS!   :o
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 22, 2009, 06:52:48 AM
Hah!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 22, 2009, 12:14:14 PM
One or two borderline quackly moments in the performance of the Studies . . . but overall, I am very pleasantly surprised at how well I managed to play the piece. (Yes, that means that I shall need to try again to better it, but still . . . .)

One thing is, I didn't feel that I was 'lagging' at all through the course of the piece; nor that any pause was 'trending pregnant'.  Pace felt good, and I felt that the audience was 'with' me.  Bottom line, though, is that the performance ran just over 24 minutes.

The Tropes on Parasha's Aria from White Nights, though, got to a strangely deliberate start.  It works, but it feels a little dirge-ey.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 24, 2009, 02:18:10 AM
When the artist's work inspires this degree of enthusiasm, it is a light which must not be kept under a bushel. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/09/first-returns.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 26, 2009, 04:40:23 AM
Though, in fact, all the Birds are in by now. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/09/ink-barely-dry.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 26, 2009, 04:49:06 AM
Quote from: Cato on September 22, 2009, 06:28:41 AM
Sounds like a great title for a new work:

UNAFRAID OF LIONS!   :o

For 9 Trombones    :o   and English Horn   0:)  .

There!  Now it is public!   8)

So how many birds are in your new aviary?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 26, 2009, 05:04:10 AM
I haven't decided if each instrument is a bird, or each interval . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 26, 2009, 05:06:37 AM
Not sure how long the mails will take, Cato;  hoping a disc may land by you today.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 26, 2009, 05:26:50 AM
Got the corrected proof of the Hodie Christus natus est from Lux Nova;  that shoud be available soon . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 28, 2009, 05:31:03 PM
Waves of the Waters. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/09/jeu-deaux.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on September 28, 2009, 05:35:24 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 28, 2009, 05:31:03 PM
Waves of the Waters. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/09/jeu-deaux.html)

You might as well cut out the first seven minutes, nothing loud going on. >:D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 29, 2009, 02:07:33 AM
sssshhhhh!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 01, 2009, 02:52:17 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 29, 2009, 02:07:33 AM
sssshhhhh!

Speaking of which . . . crickets are quite serenely undisturbed in these parts of late  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 04, 2009, 06:05:27 AM
I did ask Kathy (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/10/in-afternoon.html) how much rehearsal she thought the Carter would require.  She said she's still learning her part, and (what is not a surprise) it's hard.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: secondwind on October 04, 2009, 03:41:10 PM
Where were you playing, Karl?  It sounds like a house concert?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 04, 2009, 04:14:34 PM
Yes, a fellow who has 15 pianos in his house.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: secondwind on October 04, 2009, 05:52:30 PM
15 pianos.  I have to take that in.  It took a lot of figuring and rearranging to fit our one Steinway Model M into our house.  A house with 15 pianos. . . .   Was the host of the party Jay Gatsby, by any chance?  Did you see a green light at the end of the pier across the water?  Be careful about these parties, Karl, a nice boy like you could get hurt/disillusioned/disenchanted. . . I'd hate to see that happen!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 04, 2009, 07:30:34 PM
Meh;  if I'm not resilient to some of life's buffeting now, . . .

Separately . . . Angelic alterations. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/10/angelic-alterations.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 05, 2009, 03:38:45 PM
And here is The Angel with the ossia passages for the easement of nervous trumpeters . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 05, 2009, 03:39:34 PM
And, while I need yet to add some detail, the composition per se of the last of the Opus 96 set for cello ensemble is done:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 05, 2009, 03:40:21 PM
(Not bad for the first day of vacation, I think.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Bogey on October 05, 2009, 03:40:27 PM
How do the names for your compositions evolve or come to be, Karl?  Maybe a few examples if they differ form one to another.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 05, 2009, 03:42:24 PM
Many of them are just a happy discovery, Bill.  Sometimes if I have to think too hard about a title, it never really takes off.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 05, 2009, 08:14:04 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 05, 2009, 03:39:34 PM
And, while I need yet to add some detail, the composition per se of the last of the Opus 96 set for cello ensemble is done:

More on that. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/10/done.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 07, 2009, 06:16:35 AM
An invitation to listen on-line this Sunday. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/10/advisory-and-instructions-for-use.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 09, 2009, 07:31:32 AM
Mondrian & music. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/10/for-birds.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 11, 2009, 05:59:42 PM
This morning in Boston. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/10/ths-mornings-sing.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 12, 2009, 06:54:22 AM
Paul Cienniwa will play it again, in November. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/10/opus-34-go-to-mit.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 14, 2009, 03:27:28 AM
Two recent nights at Symphony. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/10/two-hot-nights-early-in-season.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 14, 2009, 06:17:41 AM
State of the Desk. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/10/muttering.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Bogey on October 14, 2009, 06:24:41 PM
Quote from: DavidW on September 07, 2009, 05:56:54 AM
Well even Bach found it difficult to compete with the sexier Telemann, but we know the winner was there in the long run. 8)

Formula for comparing other composers to Bach:
[Name of composer]...he's better than you are.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on October 14, 2009, 06:30:55 PM
Quote from: Bogey on October 14, 2009, 06:24:41 PM
Formula for comparing other composers to Bach:
[Name of composer]...he's better than you are.

jejeje ;D  Yeah my mind kinda runs that way.  But since he did not write operas... there is always Handel... 0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 16, 2009, 04:25:52 AM
QuoteTwo recent nights at Symphony. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/10/two-hot-nights-early-in-season.html)

I sent in that review of the 10 Oct concert, really before the dust of my composing it had fair settled, and I wondered if it might be a horrific mess.

I think it may be all right, after all.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Cato's Little Review of "Noise in the Library"
Post by: Cato on October 19, 2009, 10:47:21 AM
Allow me to share my thoughts on some of Karl's works which were performed in Boston at the library a few weeks ago.

GMG members have read my comments in the past years about how chamber music is not my favorite thing, in general, although there are exceptions: Borodin's and Ravel's quartets, the Bartok Sixth,  the frustrated symphony in the Bruckner Quintet, and Bernard Herrmann's Echoes are the main ones.  

Karl's works join this august group with no problem!

Heedless Watermelon shows an abundance of imagination: one measure of a work's worth for me is how much did it surprise me, e.g.  could I guess the next note(s)?  Heedless Watermelon was a fun maze to hear, always intriguing and expressive. Irreplaceable Doodles (solo clarinet) strikes me as being more meditative and serious than its title, and therefore on the CD led nicely into  The Angel Who Bears a Flaming Sword (solo flute).  Since a flute always has a certain slight melancholy in its timbre, I wonder if the instrument does not express the idea behind the work even better than a trumpet.  Studies in Impermanence must by definition show a meditative nature: mysterious, ebullient, sad, and almost every other mood appears.  I find the work a Gregorian Chant summary of life.  Lost Waters is a perfect work for solo harp: the music contains an Americana flavor and provides the image from and for its inspiration without clichés.  (Passaic was particularly dramatic in a subtle way.)

And the Tropes on Pasha's Aria from White Nights – although under 3 minutes long – must enthuse every listener to want the completed ballet performed!  

To paraphrase Rex Harrison's Pope Julius to Charlton Heston's Michelangelo: "When will you make an end of it, Karl?"   0:)

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 19, 2009, 10:54:35 AM
Many thanks, from my heart.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 19, 2009, 11:00:26 AM
There's certainly some more chamber music in my immediate future:  now that I have met a cellist (and one whose husband, most conveniently, plays keyboard) my dear Maria is pressing for action on a promise I made her long since to write a cl/vc/pf trio . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Cato's Little Review of "Noise in the Library"
Post by: greg on October 19, 2009, 03:08:11 PM
Quote from: Cato on October 19, 2009, 10:47:21 AM
To paraphrase Rex Harrison's Pope Julius to Charlton Heston's Michelangelo: "When will you make an end of it, Karl?"   0:)


Probably 3-5 years from now.  :-\
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 19, 2009, 05:34:41 PM
I'll accept the short end of that range. That is, if I haven't finished it in three years (by the end of 2012, say) I'll officially consider the project jettisoned.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 20, 2009, 04:09:53 PM
Got a little warm in Symphony Saturday night. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/10/frescoes-caprice-dancing-in-sun-hell.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 22, 2009, 04:46:16 AM
As to this (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,8955.msg364778.html#msg364778) (thanks, Luke & Guido!) . . .

It'll be Saturday before I have time to work in the Sibelius environment again, to incorporate that improvement in the score.  By which time, there will also be more MS. to be folded into the Sibelius score.

Maybe I'll throw it all out later;  but I'm having fun with it now!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 23, 2009, 10:25:19 AM
To build a sort-of-chorale. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/10/sheet-upon-sheet.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on October 23, 2009, 11:00:45 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 23, 2009, 10:25:19 AM
To build a sort-of-chorale. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/10/sheet-upon-sheet.html)

But where are the quarter-tones?  8)

Having perused what I could of the sketch here at school, I was reminded of a type of "double-minor" effect a la quarter-tones by the 8-tone scale sketched in the middle on B and containing F minor: using parallel fifths in the bass  :o   you can create a kind of quarter-tonal "double-minor" effect, e.g. Eb-Bb  to Ab-Eb droning in the bass with trills on B/C  or C/D or Db/D or a melodic figure of some sort using C and F.

I know: write yer own work!   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 23, 2009, 11:14:43 AM
Quote from: Cato on October 23, 2009, 11:00:45 AM
But where are the quarter-tones?  8)

Hah!  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on October 23, 2009, 03:08:44 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 23, 2009, 11:14:43 AM
Hah!  :)

Well, if not quarter tones, then I hope you use some quarter notes!   8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on October 23, 2009, 04:20:23 PM
Karl doesn't write quarter notes- he only writes hundred dollar notes.  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 23, 2009, 05:56:40 PM
Quote from: Cato on October 23, 2009, 03:08:44 PM
Well, if not quarter tones, then I hope you use some quarter notes!   8)

There's one right there in the banner of the blog  8)

Of course, that is an old MS., though  $:)

I'm sure I notated a quarter-note today . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 24, 2009, 06:03:59 PM
Pleased with the progress, though it does seem slow (piece not quite at the two-minute mark).

I need to clean up some of the spacing -- again, since I was at p. 15 when I realized that, yes, I should set up separate staves for all the woodwinds at need, and so that created staves back where I had already tidied up the format (Luke and Guido must know this drill already).

The question now, see, is:  don't I want separate staves for all the horns and trumpets, too?  (I have a couple of passages like that in White Nights, e.g.)  Suppose I should do that now, and then go back and tidy the layout of pp. 2-14.

Does make the as-yet-unwritten pages impossibly crowded, since some few of the staves will necessarily be unwanted on every page.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 24, 2009, 06:05:42 PM
That octave jump in sixteenth-notes in the bassoons in m. 17 (which was a whimsical modification) may well be impossible.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on October 24, 2009, 06:21:27 PM
Without permission, eh?
You got Wuorinen's cell phone number? Give him a call and ask!  :D

That's a pretty complex-looking score you got there... i'll be looking forward to hearing it.  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 24, 2009, 06:45:36 PM
He's gotta be busy on his opry . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on October 25, 2009, 04:23:19 PM
Quote from: Cato on October 23, 2009, 11:00:45 AM
But where are the quarter-tones?  8)


Of course, Karl would like the work to be performed with an audience that stays in the concert hall!   8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: MN Dave on October 25, 2009, 04:28:23 PM
I'm listening to atonal squonking.  ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 26, 2009, 05:44:04 AM
Quote from: MN Dave on October 25, 2009, 04:28:23 PM
I'm listening to atonal squonking.  ;D

Nice break from Chopin (whose music I love, too, of course) . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: MN Dave on October 26, 2009, 05:48:42 AM
Unfortunately, I was interrupted.  :-\
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 26, 2009, 06:05:27 AM
Quote from: Greg on October 24, 2009, 06:21:27 PM
That's a pretty complex-looking score you got there...

I'm trying to keep 'er clear, actually . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 26, 2009, 06:06:05 AM
Quote from: MN Dave on October 26, 2009, 05:48:42 AM
Unfortunately, I was interrupted.  :-\

Well, and I do hope your own work goes well, mon ami!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: MN Dave on October 26, 2009, 06:08:51 AM
Thanks.

There will be further listening to Henning this evening!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 26, 2009, 09:33:09 AM
. . .

I think that there Ayatollah just called me a drug trafficker.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 27, 2009, 04:27:36 AM
Out in the Sun comes to Ann Arbor. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/10/5-november-in-ann-arbor.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Bogey on October 27, 2009, 07:31:26 PM
A Henning-Mozart tandem.  Very nice, Karl!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: MN Dave on October 29, 2009, 05:04:31 AM
There has been much squonking in the vehicle.  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 29, 2009, 05:17:07 AM
Splendid!

Anyone going to be in Atlanta on 17 Nov?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: MN Dave on October 29, 2009, 05:17:40 AM
Who are the performers on that disc?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 29, 2009, 05:20:12 AM
Peter H. Bloom, flutes
Mary Jane Rupert, harp
and myself
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Bogey on October 29, 2009, 06:15:44 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 29, 2009, 05:20:12 AM
Peter H. Bloom, flutes
Mary Jane Rupert, harp
and myself

Is this the "library crew", Karl?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 29, 2009, 06:16:25 AM
Aye, Bill.  Hope you are enjoying the disc!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on October 29, 2009, 06:38:01 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 27, 2009, 04:27:36 AM
Out in the Sun comes to Ann Arbor. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/10/5-november-in-ann-arbor.html)

Karl: the Imperial High Command (aka Mrs. Cato    :o  ) has approved our presence at the Ann Arbor concert next week! 

I just wish I had some stereo recording equipment!  At the least I will take some pictures of everything for you!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 29, 2009, 06:53:49 AM
Quote from: Cato on October 29, 2009, 06:38:01 AM
Karl: the Imperial High Command (aka Mrs. Cato    :o  ) has approved our presence at the Ann Arbor concert next week!

That is wonderful!

Quote from: CatoI just wish I had some stereo recording equipment!  At the least I will take some pictures of everything for you!

That will be wonderful!  :)

(As for recording, I am sure they'll record at the house.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 29, 2009, 07:46:57 PM
Perfecting the Shamrock . . . . (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/10/blue-shamrock-emendations.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 31, 2009, 09:31:36 AM
Tidier than the draught, really. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/10/canonical-rhythms.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 01, 2009, 04:58:48 PM
A birthday of a sort. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/11/bloggiversary.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 03, 2009, 05:57:44 AM
An early foray into dance. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/11/son-of-ambiguous-strategies.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 05, 2009, 07:14:40 PM
I do hope that Cato made it to the performance . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Review of "Out In The Sun" by Karl Henning
Post by: Cato on November 06, 2009, 04:28:43 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 05, 2009, 07:14:40 PM
I do hope that Cato made it to the performance . . . .

Yes, we made it!

Out In The Sun is one of Karl's best works: trombones and a tuba provide a kind of slow, "warm and glowing" basso continuo, (although the tuba does get a moderate workout), while sparks of driving energy are provided by a quartet of saxophones and two clarinets (one alternating on a bass clarinet).

The "sparks" are intriguing melodic fragments passed around by the clarinets and saxophones, and they build to various climaxes: for an image, you could envision a partly sunny day, when clouds at times "tame" the rays and at other times release them to flash around.  (This is not to imply that Karl had such a tone-poetic idea in mind, but given the title he chose, it would seem appropriate.)

Eventually the work slows down to emphasize those "warm" and, to my ear, rather mysterious, meditations in the brass, whose music has maintained a detached, almost Olympian tone, although for a few moments the tuba does attempt to dance with the winds.

The student orchestra gave a nice reading, and the players were obviously very engaged and enthusiastic about the work.  The conductor (Rodney Dorsey) kept everything in balance, and the lines were usually clear.  A few errors here and there (e.g. the one clarinetist working on the bass clarinet was having trouble with the mouthpiece at the beginning) ultimately did not detract from the performance.  The response from the audience, numbering around 75 to 100, was equally enthusiastic: a very mixed group consisting of parents, elderly college-town types, and of course assorted students, including the curious 21st-century types, who feel they must be seen sporting scarves (even though the weather was not cold (40's)) to proclaim sort of personal statement.

I will comment later on the other works on the program!  And I hope the recording turns out well!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 06, 2009, 05:08:17 AM
Delighted to hear so, many thanks, Cato!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 06, 2009, 07:41:19 PM
Finished the impromptu choral piece for Paul.  I had essentially finished it Tuesday, but needed to "fix" three or four places;  so in an hour, got it locked up.  As it was, the piece sounded a bit of a hash because of the flawed passages. Now . . . well, I don't think it's one of my twenty personal best pieces, but I own it entirely.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Review of "Out In The Sun" by Karl Henning
Post by: Cato on November 07, 2009, 02:51:15 AM
Quote from: Cato on November 06, 2009, 04:28:43 AM
Yes, we made it!

Out In The Sun is one of Karl's best works: trombones and a tuba provide a kind of slow, "warm and glowing" basso continuo, (although the tuba does get a moderate workout), while sparks of driving energy are provided by a quartet of saxophones and two clarinets (one alternating on a bass clarinet).

The "sparks" are intriguing melodic fragments passed around by the clarinets and saxophones, and they build to various climaxes: for an image, you could envision a partly sunny day, when clouds at times "tame" the rays and at other times release them to flash around.  (This is not to imply that Karl had such a tone-poetic idea in mind, but given the title he chose, it would seem appropriate.)

Eventually the work slows down to emphasize those "warm" and, to my ear, rather mysterious, meditations in the brass, whose music has maintained a detached, almost Olympian tone, although for a few moments the tuba does attempt to dance with the winds.

The student orchestra gave a nice reading, and the players were obviously very engaged and enthusiastic about the work.  The conductor (Rodney Dorsey) kept everything in balance, and the lines were usually clear.  A few errors here and there (e.g. the one clarinetist working on the bass clarinet was having trouble with the mouthpiece at the beginning) ultimately did not detract from the performance.  The response from the audience, numbering around 75 to 100, was equally enthusiastic: a very mixed group consisting of parents, elderly college-town types, and of course assorted students, including the curious 21st-century types, who feel they must be seen sporting scarves (even though the weather was not cold (40's)) to proclaim sort of personal statement.

I will comment later on the other works on the program!  And I hope the recording turns out well!

Here is the University of Michigan building, the Walgreen Center, where the concert with Out In The Sun took place.

(http://uuis.umich.edu/ts-uploads/buildingSearch-uploads/Walgreen%20Drama%20Center.JPG)

Conductor Rodney Dorsey

(http://www.music.umich.edu/faculty_staff/pictures/Dorsey.Rodney.jpg)

From the University of Michigan website:

"Rodney Dorsey is currently the Associate Director of Bands at the University of Michigan where he conducts the Concert Band, teaches undergraduate conducting, and conducts the Michigan Youth Band.  Prior to this appointment, Dorsey served on the faculties of DePaul and Northwestern Universities.  He received the Bachelor of Music Education degree from the Florida State University and the Masters and Doctor of Music degrees in conducting from Northwestern University.  He studied conducting with Dr. James Croft, Mr. John P. Paynter, and Dr. Mallory Thompson.  He was a clarinet student of Mr. Fred Ormand and Dr. Frank Kowalsky.  Dorsey gained extensive experience teaching in the public schools of Florida and Georgia.  Ensembles under Dr. Dorsey's direction have performed at several state and national events including the Bands of America National Concert Band Festival.  He is active as a guest conductor, clinician, and adjudicator in the United States and Hungary."


Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 07, 2009, 08:27:17 AM
Now I feel I was almost there  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 08, 2009, 04:42:53 AM
For some impressions of the other works on the program of the Ann Arbor concert, see:

http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,429.msg368810.html#msg368810 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,429.msg368810.html#msg368810)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 08, 2009, 04:18:44 PM
Paul wants a melismatic Amen. And why not?, says I.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 09, 2009, 03:29:47 PM
Amen served right up . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 10, 2009, 04:07:09 AM
Parellel fifths between the S and T I in m. 25, which I think should be an easy fix.

Between mm. 52 & 53, some parallel fifths crept in at some point of revision;  which I am nearly inclined not to worry about with the five-part texture.  But I may just tweak the bass line.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 10, 2009, 01:28:56 PM
Fixed the parallelisms, made 4-5 minor tweaks besides, ranging from one typographical fix, to a few elisions further smoothed out.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 12, 2009, 11:05:54 AM
Paul Cienniwa plays a little Henningmusick at M.I.T.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: secondwind on November 13, 2009, 07:19:41 AM
Nice picture, but awfully quiet. . . And btw I'm checking my mailbox daily for a certain cd. . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 13, 2009, 08:05:53 AM
Aiyee! CD production ground to a halt while (among other things) I gear up for the Atlanta trip.  Soon!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: springrite on November 13, 2009, 08:09:38 AM
Southern Greeting (Chinese style)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: secondwind on November 13, 2009, 08:26:51 AM
Quote from: ^ on November 13, 2009, 08:05:53 AM
Aiyee! CD production ground to a halt while (among other things) I gear up for the Atlanta trip.  Soon!
Have fun in Atlanta.  I'll be patient.  Good things are worth waiting for.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 13, 2009, 08:44:06 AM
Thank you for your kind interest!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 13, 2009, 08:44:59 AM
And thanks, Paul!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 14, 2009, 06:11:46 PM
Quote from: ^ on November 10, 2009, 04:07:09 AM
Parellel fifths between the S and T I in m. 25, which I think should be an easy fix.

Between mm. 52 & 53, some parallel fifths crept in at some point of revision;  which I am nearly inclined not to worry about with the five-part texture.  But I may just tweak the bass line.

From the Braveheart Fair Play for Parallel Fifths Society: "Freeedommm!!!"    $:)

Messiaen and Scriabin did not discriminate against Parallel Fifths!   8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 14, 2009, 06:50:17 PM
In principle, I was prepared to leave 'em be.  Only I found an easy way to fix them.

In other pieces, I exult in the parellelisms, of course . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 15, 2009, 02:05:24 PM
And, about to head off to rehearse, actually. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/11/arrival.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 16, 2009, 07:52:21 AM
Rehearsing Heedless Watermelon with Nicole. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/11/heedless-rehearsal.html)

Nicole prepared fabulously well, and our initial rehearsal was already a matter of finishing.  And, we've got another rehearsal this afternoon.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 17, 2009, 06:53:21 AM
(* kicks the tumbleweeds around a bit *)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 17, 2009, 07:42:58 AM
Remembering, a bit. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/11/shamrock-antiquities.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: secondwind on November 17, 2009, 09:55:35 AM
Have fun tonight! :D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 17, 2009, 11:25:06 AM
Quote from: ^ on November 17, 2009, 07:42:58 AM
Remembering, a bit. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/11/shamrock-antiquities.html)

Best Wishes on the concert, and maybe the Rota Fortunae will turn in your favor!   8)

CD's?  CD's?  CD's?   :o
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: SonicMan46 on November 17, 2009, 06:03:13 PM
Karl - good luck on the concert in Atlanta!  :D  Susan & I wish you the best - Dave  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 18, 2009, 09:30:26 AM
Quote from: secondwind on November 17, 2009, 09:55:35 AM
Have fun tonight! :D

Oh, we did, great fun, thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 18, 2009, 09:32:21 AM
Quote from: Cato on November 17, 2009, 11:25:06 AM
Best Wishes on the concert, and maybe the Rota Fortunae will turn in your favor!   8)

CD's?  CD's?  CD's?   :o

There's talk of having the concert available on Instant Encore.

Nor does it just seem Crazee Talk™
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 20, 2009, 04:51:51 AM
Last week at Symphony. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/11/lise-de-la-salle-fabio-luisi-in-boston.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 20, 2009, 06:21:54 AM
For those of you who have patiently waited for the capacity to download the program of Noise in the Library . . .

Now available. (http://www.gesprek.net/hendrik/Henning/NITL/)

I hope you may enjoy!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on November 23, 2009, 04:49:38 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 20, 2009, 06:21:54 AM
For those of you who have patiently waited for the capacity to download the program of Noise in the Library . . .

Now available. (http://www.gesprek.net/hendrik/Henning/NITL/)

I hope you may enjoy!

Downloading now. Thanks for making this available, Karl.

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 23, 2009, 05:00:52 AM
My pleasure, Sarge!

Separately . . . per the choir's official site (http://sinenominechoir.org/sinenominechoir/calendar_Sine_Nomine.html), the dates and locations for the spring performances of the Henning Opus 92 are:

Quote
Friday Night, March 19, 2010
Saint Mary's Church, 327 Second Street, Fall River, MA

Sunday Afternoon, March 21, 2010
Good Shepherd Parish, 1598 S Main Street, Fall River, MA
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Bogey on November 23, 2009, 05:17:18 AM
Always hoping for another Colorado spill-over, Karl.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 23, 2009, 05:23:32 AM
Depending upon A Doughty Denver Flautist's availability, Bill . . . in principle, we could transport the Irreplaceable Doodles program which Nicole and I just played in Atlanta to a venue or two in your area.  This is a notion to pursue, methinks . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Brahmsian on November 23, 2009, 05:28:35 AM
*Ahem*

I am curious and interested in the status of Opus 75?   8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 23, 2009, 05:30:29 AM
: )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on December 06, 2009, 04:49:40 AM
The choir at First Church Boston will sing the premiere of a five-part unaccompanied choral piece of mine at an ordination this afternoon.  As it is not part of the morning service, it will not be broadcast;  but it seems likely that they will sing the piece again at a morning service sometime.

And Sine Nomine (http://sinenominechoir.org/sinenominechoir/about_Sine_Nomine.html) begin rehearsing the Passion tomorrow evening.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on December 17, 2009, 05:37:16 AM
Oh, it's been a while, I see. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/12/sputter-and-lurch.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: MN Dave on December 17, 2009, 05:38:10 AM
I've been out a'henning...
Title: Save the Passion!
Post by: karlhenning on December 17, 2009, 07:20:34 AM
All right, the headline is de trop . . . but here's the dish:

The text of the Passion I was given to set was that approved for use at the Cathedral &c., but of course it is not a PD text:

Scripture texts are from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright © 1989 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA. All rights reserved.

Not yet sure if getting permission for this text will be either easy or free;  so I am morally prepared to 'swap in' a PD text.

Who here might point me to a handsome PD English version of John 18:1 - 19:42 . . . ?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on December 17, 2009, 10:35:44 AM
May make slight modifications to this (http://www.sacredbible.org/catholic/NT-04_John.htm#18) 'un.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on December 21, 2009, 07:49:09 AM
Probably the last Henningmusick of the year. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/12/seasonal-cheer.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on December 22, 2009, 05:16:22 AM
A loved teacher passes. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/12/so-hallowd-and-so-gracious-is-time.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on December 25, 2009, 12:24:30 PM
Merry Christmas!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on December 30, 2009, 03:57:29 AM
Audio for the 17 Nov 09 concert is on line. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/12/look-back-look-ahead.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Bogey on December 30, 2009, 07:27:54 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 30, 2009, 03:57:29 AM
Audio for the 17 Nov 09 concert is on line. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/12/look-back-look-ahead.html)

When I have a prolonged time near my computer area, Karl, I will take it in.  Thanks for the link.  Was there an intermission and is the order the same as you played them?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on December 30, 2009, 07:32:29 AM
We played without intermission, Bill;  and that menu is indeed concert order.

Just heard from Nicole yesterday, and she will be coming to Boston in June.  So we are plotting a couple of performances to coincide with her visit . . . and I should write the last movement of the suite I started out with Heedless Watermelon.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on January 09, 2010, 03:43:12 PM
Brett has most bravely had his quintet do some reading of Moonrise (with cornets rather than flugelhorns).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on January 12, 2010, 01:40:08 PM
An appearance of being back to work. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/01/slouching-towards-work.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Bogey on January 15, 2010, 04:26:04 PM
Have not looked through all the threads, Karl as I have cropped my time here and replaced it with family time (been schooling my kiddos in the art of Battleship ;)).  I only visit on Friday's as of now and caught your bit about being under the weather.  Hope all is well my friend.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on January 16, 2010, 08:05:51 AM
Many thanks, Bill!  Things are improving, thanks to a little device.  Miraculous little contraption, really.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on January 26, 2010, 11:28:16 AM
Progress on Lunar Glare is simply smokin'.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on January 27, 2010, 12:31:37 PM
A classmate from Wooster and I have recently gotten into a state of re-confirmed contact.  Back when I was in Buffalo, Jeff came to UB to do an interpretive dance to a performance of Ambiguous Strategies by The Fires of Tonawanda (six of us graduate composers who also – and in spite of official discouragement from the head of the composition faculty – continued to play).  That was long ago, of course, but Jeff still does dance;  in fact, he recently went on something of a mini-tour of Ireland, an experience he found both enjoyable and encouraging.

So, in a recent phone chat, Jeff and I agreed that we should try to combine some dance event with live Henningmusick.  Status quo is, I've sent him two discs of a variety of stuff, and his wife Sally (the choreographer between them) already wants to try to use some ten numbers.  This could well happen.

In attempts to pull out of a mentality of inertia (still a good couple of weeks of healing to go with the wound), I started drawing up Lunar Glare, clarinet and harpsichord.  Paul is very taken with the idea in general, and particularly because it seemed to him that the piece could work either with modern tuning, or with the Baroque tuning which he is apt to use most often – thanks to the very easy swap between B-flat (which will work with modern tuning) and A clarinets.

I just started flinging notes onto the page, morally prepared to throw any and all of it out, but in hopes that some of it, at least, might stick.  Perhaps I am susceptible because I haven't been quite myself medically for a while – but I'm actually pretty much liking all of it, and it's reached a point where it feels to me that it is writing itself (one of my favorite experiences).  I told Paul the piece was likely to run to 16 minutes, and he responded very favorably to that.

Paul has also been rehearsing the Passion with Sine Nomine, and after their latest rehearsal (this Monday evening past), he reports that enthusiasm for the piece is running very high.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on January 28, 2010, 10:56:19 AM
It seems I freaked out my Sibelius playback with recently added tuplets . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 01, 2010, 05:56:17 AM
My ears have been hungrily listening to both Messiaen and Britten this morning . . . which must in some mysterious way(s) be related to my musical occupations in Lunar Glare . . . .

I sent the current state of the draught score to the harpsichordist, Paul, who will read it this week.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 01, 2010, 02:17:03 PM
The news is . . . harpsichordist Paul has read the 16-page draught I sent him of [the current state of] Lunar Glare.  His response has been most gratifyingly enthusiastic.  Musically, he likes it, likes the range of 'stuff' from dry to 'juicy';  technically, it all lies well in the hands.  Quotha: "There isn't anything terribly difficult technically, but it's counting.  Which is fun."

If I finish the piece completely sometime this week, it will be plenty of time.

The Lux Nova Press website (http://www.luxnova.com/ (http://www.luxnova.com/)) has seen some serious overhaul recently.  And (as a result partly of the November recital, and its audio being listenable on-line at Instant Encore) LNP are keen to get the various versions of The Angel Who Bears a Flaming Sword, Heedless Watermelon & All the Birds in Mondrian's Cage in the pipeline.  So part of my afternoon was spent 'back-saving' those Sibelius files to a version in use by the Press.

Also had a very nice catch-up chat with Cato.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 06, 2010, 05:30:32 AM
First post in a while. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/02/ice-breaker.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: secondwind on February 06, 2010, 07:13:35 AM
"a long, slow recovery" . . .

What have I missed?  Sorry to have been oblivious or to seem unconcerned, I just obviously missed something.  Are you okay?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 06, 2010, 12:30:44 PM
You are not oblivious, nor do you seem unconcerned.  Nothing serious, but a post-surgery wound which has been a slow time a-healing.  More weeks of waiting ahead.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 06, 2010, 12:31:37 PM
Largely finished; may need to add some little detail.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: secondwind on February 06, 2010, 01:26:59 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 06, 2010, 12:30:44 PM
You are not oblivious, nor do you seem unconcerned.  Nothing serious, but a post-surgery wound which has been a slow time a-healing.  More weeks of waiting ahead.
Best wishes for full recovery as soon as realistically possible.  Glad to hear it is not more serious.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 06, 2010, 03:39:19 PM
Thank you, indeed!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 07, 2010, 04:42:54 AM
Having finished, I walk around the pond. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/02/glare-in-rear-view.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Luke on February 08, 2010, 03:35:52 AM
Karl, Lunar Glare looks wonderful! I can't wait to hear it! It seems to be vintage Henning - your usual rhythmic playfulness, your usual way with a sequence of well-imagined and memorable textural ideas. A juicy treat indeed! I was intruiged by the page for solo harpsichord  (bottom of page 4 and most of page 5) where - or am I imagining this - you seem to be playing with various 'shapes' of baroque improvisation, appogiature, turns, mordents inverted and otherwise all abounding here...delightful. And further on, those pages in furious rhythmic unison (from page 11) - did I read somewhere that you'd been listening to Messiaen and had been wondering if any of it had leaked into your piece? In which case, I can't be alone in seeing shades of the 'Danse de la fureur, pour les sept trompettes' from the Quartet for the End of Time here, can I? Though rather than Messiaen's octaves/unisons, your line looks like it is fourths throughout - what a marvellous sound that will make, like the some of the synthesizer patches in Adams' Chamber Symphony, I imagine, which thicken up the keyboard's funky lines into giddy parallel triads....I'm rambling. Anyway, it looks just great!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 08, 2010, 06:10:45 AM
Many, many thanks!

Although most of my Messiaen listening lately has been Et exspecto resurrectionem mortuorum . . . the Quartet made an early and seminal impact, and the Danse de la fureur . . . in particular (there's a 'unison dance' section of The Mousetrap which is a similar nod). I had a lot of fun with the mensural canon in inversion game (it is probably too fudged to be 'strictly accurate', but . . . it's come out the way I like it).


Got to get back to the salt mines, but I wanted to thank you;  I greatly appreciate having so sharp-eyed and sympathetic a reader/listener!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 09, 2010, 06:33:01 AM
With Lunar Glare pretty much off my desk now . . . yesterday & today I've been puttering at a new passage for Discreet Erasures . . . a section which is at once a partial follow-through on my initial "mission statement" to nod towards Martinů, and yet is more immediately a response to the disc I've been listening to of Scelsi string ensemble music.  I am taken a bit with how similarly the two composers' music is striking my ear, all their differences (some quite fundamental) notwithstanding.

Of course, I had really wanted to get Discreet Erasures wrapped up by year-end 2009, but Other Things happened (as they are apt to).  My pleasure at how Lunar Glare has turned out is driving enthusiasm to burn through Discreet Erasures to its thrilling conclusion.

The piece itself is something of a funny feeling . . . no orchestra is anywhere near in line to play, nor even to consider, the Erasures . . . I'm just writing it to get a short orchestral piece stamped out and in the portfolio (partially an exorcism, to pave the way for eventual completion of White Nights).  In a Cageian way, it is liberating to write such a piece without feeling heavily 'invested' in it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: G#-A-Bb
Post by: Cato on February 09, 2010, 03:47:01 PM
Karl!

How fascinating that I saw the notes G#-A-Bb in the opening of your work: in the 1970's I had a piano work which, in the Adagio, used them as a cluster (resolving to the A in the middle): the theme was a series of similar 3-note clusters, always resolving to the middle note.

But G#-A-Bb were the centerpiece.

Tomorrow I will listen to your work: I only was able to skim through the opening pages today.

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 09, 2010, 07:36:26 PM
!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: G#-A-Bb
Post by: Cato on February 11, 2010, 01:18:20 PM
Quote from: Cato on February 09, 2010, 03:47:01 PM
Karl!

How fascinating that I saw the notes G#-A-Bb in the opening of your work: in the 1970's I had a piano work which, in the Adagio, used them as a cluster (resolving to the A in the middle): the theme was a series of similar 3-note clusters, always resolving to the middle note.

But G#-A-Bb were the centerpiece.

Tomorrow I will listen to your work: I only was able to skim through the opening pages today.

I have been able to listen to your work today, but only down to the clarinet cadenza at Bar 83.

"Piquant" is the word which kept coming to mind to describe what I was hearing, not to mention mysterious and occasionally melancholy.

Besides the dialogue between clarinet and harpsichord, of great interest was the Piu Mosso section at Bar 59.  It contained a triplet figure, where the triplet leads to a longer note on the middle tone of the triplet, used subtly here and there, and - for me at least - an echo of Mahler's opening movement for his Seventh Symphony and of various sections of Wagner.   :o

I was interrupted, twice, so I hope to start over and listen later to the entire work!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 14, 2010, 05:28:06 AM
Thanks, Cato!

Incidentally, the disc arrived at last, yesterday, of the Michigan performance of Out in the Sun.  Haven't listened just yet.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 15, 2010, 11:47:02 AM
On with the Erasures. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/02/discreet-update.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 17, 2010, 02:20:30 AM
Rehearsal and growing pains. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/02/snow-for-composition.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 17, 2010, 02:52:10 AM
Johan, there may be a fresh ping on the Passion sound-file;  an acquaintance in nearby Rhode Island expressed interest in hearing the piece.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on February 17, 2010, 05:02:15 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 17, 2010, 02:52:10 AM
Johan, there may be a fresh ping on the Passion sound-file;  an acquaintance in nearby Rhode Island expressed interest in hearing the piece.


Excellent! The score at the moment:


The Passion According to St. John, Opus 92 - 111 downloads


The Mousetrap, Opus 91 - 87 downloads


Irreplaceable Doodles, Opus 89 - 60 downloads
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: G#-A-Bb and LUNAR GLARE!
Post by: Cato on February 19, 2010, 11:59:56 AM
Quote from: Cato on February 11, 2010, 01:18:20 PM
I have been able to listen to your work today, but only down to the clarinet cadenza at Bar 83.

"Piquant" is the word which kept coming to mind to describe what I was hearing, not to mention mysterious and occasionally melancholy.

Besides the dialogue between clarinet and harpsichord, of great interest was the Piu Mosso section at Bar 59.  It contained a triplet figure, where the triplet leads to a longer note on the middle tone of the triplet, used subtly here and there, and - for me at least - an echo of Mahler's opening movement for his Seventh Symphony and of various sections of Wagner.   :o

I was interrupted, twice, so I hope to start over and listen later to the entire work!

Okay class, get out your copies of the score and pay attention!   :o
More remarks about Karl Henning's latest home run, Lunar Glare for clarinet and harpsichord.

And yes, a quiz is always possible...even with no warning!!!   0:)

In addition to what I wrote earlier about the nature of the piece seeming piquant, I do like how the fast semitone triplets turn into elongated 7th and 9th lines for the clarinet (bars 107, 113) or elongated triplets (bar 147) or both (162-165).  Bar 208 is a shocker!  And then using the cluster notes spread out into chords (bar 230 ff. Grazioso section) adds to the connectivity in the subconscious of the work, so to speak. Using the lower register of the clarinet at the end seems enigmatic, "dark side of the moon" conclusion!

Karl: have you considered a version for bass or alto flute?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: G#-A-Bb and LUNAR GLARE!
Post by: Cato on February 21, 2010, 03:42:03 AM
Quote from: Cato on February 19, 2010, 11:59:56 AM

Karl: have you considered a version for bass or alto flute?

While running your work through my head and working in the kitchen, I began changing the harpsichord to a celesta.  That might be interesting also, given the longer duration of the instrument's notes!

I know!  "Write your own piece!"   ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 22, 2010, 04:11:33 AM
Hah!  Timbrally interesting suggestions, to be sure . . . since I had not long before written a piece for bass flute and harp, when I set to work on Lunar Glare, I kept all thoughts of bass flutes off my desk . . . and perfectly effortlessly . . . just wanted to give the Glare its own musical space.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on February 22, 2010, 07:02:46 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 22, 2010, 04:11:33 AM
Hah!  Timbrally interesting suggestions, to be sure . . . since I had not long before written a piece for bass flute and harp, when I set to work on Lunar Glare, I kept all thoughts of bass flutes off my desk . . . and perfectly effortlessly . . . just wanted to give the Glare its own musical space.

I wondered about whether BASS flutes (Homer Simpson moment: "MMMM, Baaaass....fluuuutes!")  had perhaps tempted you over to the DARK SIDE!   :o

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on February 22, 2010, 06:09:48 PM
You have my deepest symphony, Karl.  :D

Quote
The Lux Nova Press website (http://www.luxnova.com/ (http://www.luxnova.com/)) has seen some serious overhaul recently.
"Your web browser type is Firefox 3.5. "
Looks like a Javascript exercise... lol


Anyways, Lunar Glare is a really cool-sounding title... any way I can listen?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 23, 2010, 04:24:50 AM
Quote from: Greg on February 22, 2010, 06:09:48 PM
Anyways, Lunar Glare is a really cool-sounding title... any way I can listen?

I just bought a Microtrak II, the handheld recording device which I borrowed from my friend Bill Goodwin for the September recitals last year.  So in all events there will be some kind of recording of the premiere this May.

I wanted to make sure I had this device on hand as a last resort, to ensure that I get some document of this week's performance of the De profundis.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: John Copeland on February 23, 2010, 07:36:06 AM
Lunar Glare.
That has got to be good.  Can't wait to hear it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 23, 2010, 07:48:38 AM
Thanks, John!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 24, 2010, 06:17:03 AM
Tonight there will be a rehearsal of the De profundis, in preparation for Friday's concert;  in case I haven't furnished it before, here is the Instant Encore stub (http://instantencore.com/concert/details.aspx?PId=5055040) of the event.  My friend and colleague Jaya has basically organized the whole shebang;  and I am greatly flattered that she rooted through the Henning catalogue and all on her own took a liking to the De profundis, sufficient to include it for this solemn occasion.

The piece will be sung by a very small choir, in the Baroque-HIP style.  It's a smaller group than (strictly speaking) that for which I envisioned the piece . . . but as long as Paul voices the organ so that it doesn't drown out the voices (and I have every confidence in him), there is no real argument . . . and I am actually excited to hear it in this 'stripped-down' version.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: John Copeland on February 24, 2010, 08:55:18 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 24, 2010, 06:17:03 AM
Tonight there will be a rehearsal of the De profundis, in preparation for Friday's concert;  in case I haven't furnished it before, here is the Instant Encore stub (http://instantencore.com/concert/details.aspx?PId=5055040) of the event.  My friend and colleague Jaya has basically organized the whole shebang;  and I am greatly flattered that she rooted through the Henning catalogue and all on her own took a liking to the De profundis, sufficient to include it for this solemn occasion.

The piece will be sung by a very small choir, in the Baroque-HIP style.  It's a smaller group than (strictly speaking) that for which I envisioned the piece . . . but as long as Paul voices the organ so that it doesn't drown out the voices (and I have every confidence in him), there is no real argument . . . and I am actually excited to hear it in this 'stripped-down' version.

Is the concert being recorded?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 24, 2010, 09:10:50 AM
Quote from: John on February 24, 2010, 08:55:18 AM
Is the concert being recorded?

I'll have my device.  Not sure if it's being recorded otherwise.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 24, 2010, 08:27:04 PM
Rehearsal was very nice.  The performance is unlikely to be perfect, but then (a) if I had wanted to hear it done perfectly right the first or second time, I should have written an easier piece, and (b) it's an honor to have the piece selected for this special event, and there are practical reasons why rehearsal time has been limited.

My own wee Microtrack II made a nice debut, and I have sound.  I'll need to perform slight operations in order to make it available . . . will try to see to that tomorrow.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 25, 2010, 05:57:50 AM
I've been updating the concert event at Instant Encore (http://instantencore.com/concert/details.aspx?PId=5055040).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Elgarian on February 25, 2010, 06:31:17 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 24, 2010, 08:27:04 PM
Rehearsal was very nice.  The performance is unlikely to be perfect, but then (a) if I had wanted to hear it done perfectly right the first or second time, I should have written an easier piece, and (b) it's an honor to have the piece selected for this special event, and there are practical reasons why rehearsal time has been limited.

My own wee Microtrack II made a nice debut, and I have sound.  I'll need to perform slight operations in order to make it available . . . will try to see to that tomorrow.

Just wanting to wish you good luck for the performance tomorrow, Karl. And if you do get a recording up and running somehow, I'd be very glad of the chance to listen.

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 25, 2010, 07:48:52 AM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: John Copeland on February 25, 2010, 07:55:48 AM
QuoteMy own wee Microtrack II made a nice debut, and I have sound.  I'll need to perform slight operations in order to make it available . . . will try to see to that tomorrow.

This is great news.  I hope the slight operations are successful.
:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 25, 2010, 12:54:47 PM
Do I remember how this is done?
No, maybe it's code that has changed . . . but here's the URL:

http://members.tripod.com/~Karl_P_Henning/op78feb10rehearsal.mp3
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: John Copeland on February 25, 2010, 01:32:00 PM
Thanks.  I am having a listen.   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 25, 2010, 02:17:44 PM
Thank you for listening gently!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Elgarian on February 26, 2010, 03:54:32 AM
Listening to it now for the third time. Bear in mind that I don't know what I'm talking about, won't you?

I'm surprised by how readily I'm willing to accept it - so far out of my usual listening ruts. What I find most difficult is the organ, but I wonder if that's a recording problem: the bass notes seem to be unpleasantly obtrusive sometimes. But the singing is something else again. There's a sort of hypnotic, tidal, wavelike quality to it, with the sound of the voices sweeping in and out like ripples of water on a beach. Some of the things the female voices are doing are really quite thrilling - there's a passage of just a few notes at about 2.00 minutes which quite makes me catch my breath, it's so beautiful. Unearthly.

For someone like me, the length is just right. It's long enough to become immersed in it, and short enough to be able to keep replaying it in the hope of digging deeper. Thanks a lot for this Karl,- I'm rather cheered up to find I can actually listen to music like this and really get something worthwhile out of it instead of just being baffled.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 26, 2010, 05:21:30 AM
Thank you, from my heart, Alan.

The recording may well be at fault . . . it's threadbare equipment in whose use I am not expert.  Could partly be that the group of singers is smaller than I should normally expect for the piece (though they are a good group of singers, and their sound is larger than you expect for six people).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 26, 2010, 12:43:47 PM
Quote from: John on February 25, 2010, 01:32:00 PM
Thanks.  I am having a listen.   0:)

Did I lose one? ; )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Lethevich on February 26, 2010, 12:56:59 PM
It's awesome - I'll be the first to put some money down if a professional CD of your choral music is released. The setting I most admire is Pärt's, but this is a nice foil to that - the Pärt dirges quite impressively, this floats in a late Renaissance way, but with a more interesting tonality.

It's quite cool how some of your music takes that I like about John Tavener (anti-plush choral music), but not what I dislike (the poppy qualities, the sentimentality).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 26, 2010, 01:02:52 PM
Thank you, Sara!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 26, 2010, 02:50:21 PM
There IS a chap here to record the concert. I can just relax & enjoy myself!  I may take a "field recording" anyway, for the sake of instant gratification
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: MN Dave on February 26, 2010, 04:19:10 PM
You go, maestro.  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Elgarian on February 26, 2010, 10:53:20 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 26, 2010, 02:50:21 PM
There IS a chap here to record the concert.

Excellent news. Hope it went well!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 27, 2010, 12:25:45 PM
Visually, I am surely no James Cameron, but . . . .

http://www.youtube.com/v/IITjZueQOBw
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on February 27, 2010, 12:47:02 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 25, 2010, 12:54:47 PM
Do I remember how this is done?
No, maybe it's code that has changed . . . but here's the URL:

http://members.tripod.com/~Karl_P_Henning/op78feb10rehearsal.mp3

Listened to this on a friend's computer--I'm still dealing with 56k dialup on mine, so it's not worth trying to listen to extended files like this on it.  Unfortunately the friend's computer's tiny speakers didn't give me much of the organ pedal, so I'm afraid I can't give you an adequate response just yet...but what I heard sounded very nice. :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on February 28, 2010, 08:19:14 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 27, 2010, 12:25:45 PM
Visually, I am surely no James Cameron, but . . . .

Karl, beautiful piece...and moving. Love your cinematic minimalism too  ;)

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 28, 2010, 10:34:19 AM
Thanks, gents!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: John Copeland on February 28, 2010, 10:43:35 AM
De Profundis.
It will be necessary for me to turn it up, put on the headphones, put the lights out, and EXPERIENCE this...awesome.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Elgarian on February 28, 2010, 01:02:25 PM
After two listenings, I'm finding the first half (which was new to me of course) a lot tougher than the second half (which I've listened to 4 more times). Whether this is because the second half is now safe and familiar, while the first half remains scary and new, I'm not sure. I still think that very short passage starting about 6.15 when they sing (I think) "speret Israel in Domino/Quia apud Dominum misericordia etc" is spine-shiveringly beautiful ... is it OK for me to wish there were more moments like that? I seem to phase in and out of touch with the piece as I'm listening.

I'm not at all sure whether I'm 'getting' this in any musically valid way, but it's a fascinating exercise.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 28, 2010, 03:47:37 PM
Well, so far as I can tell, you're getting it to some degree, and getting it in as musically valid a fashion as any of us.

I am serenely of two minds in the matter.  Firstly, any composer would be grateful for any of his music shivering a listener's spine, I should think;  and I am indeed humbly grateful.  I don't think I should tempt the Fates by agreeing that there should be more such moments in the piece (as who knows if I could write any piece thus) . . . but I affirm the okay-ness of your wanting more moments like that.

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Elgarian on February 28, 2010, 11:51:54 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 28, 2010, 03:47:37 PM
Well, so far as I can tell, you're getting it to some degree, and getting it in as musically valid a fashion as any of us.

I am serenely of two minds in the matter.  Firstly, any composer would be grateful for any of his music shivering a listener's spine, I should think;  and I am indeed humbly grateful.  I don't think I should tempt the Fates by agreeing that there should be more such moments in the piece (as who knows if I could write any piece thus) . . . but I affirm the okay-ness of your wanting more moments like that.

Well ... I think I must indeed be 'getting it' in some measure. I  was pottering about doing little jobs last night, and quite often, you know, I have pieces of music playing in my head, perhaps only semi-consciously, as I go about doing things. Well, while I was drying up some pots, there was this music, this singing, going on in my head, and I put down the tea-cloth and thought 'gosh that's lovely - what is it?' And it was your 'speret Israel in Domino' passage!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: John Copeland on March 01, 2010, 10:05:37 AM
Quote from: Elgarian on February 28, 2010, 11:51:54 PM
Well ... I think I must indeed be 'getting it' in some measure. I  was pottering about doing little jobs last night, and quite often, you know, I have pieces of music playing in my head, perhaps only semi-consciously, as I go about doing things. Well, while I was drying up some pots, there was this music, this singing, going on in my head, and I put down the tea-cloth and thought 'gosh that's lovely - what is it?' And it was your 'speret Israel in Domino' passage!

Spot on.  It is the after effects of Karls music that I pick up too.  There is something in his music which is not settling, but quite memorable...I am another in the masses who would buy a commercially available Henning CD, because he's reflecting something that becomes like a mirror after a GOOD hearing.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 01, 2010, 12:06:41 PM
I am honored, gents; many thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Elgarian on March 01, 2010, 12:54:52 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 01, 2010, 12:06:41 PM
I am honored, gents; many thanks!

Oh no, we're thanking you. But the point is - we now have excellent music to listen to in our heads while we dry the dinner pots. What we want now is suitable similar accompaniments for dusting the shelves, vacuuming the carpets, hanging out the washing .... So there's no time to lose! ('More!' they cried, ironing their shirts. 'More!' they yelled, mashing the spuds....)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 01, 2010, 12:57:13 PM
Working on some good spud-mashing music this very month . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on March 01, 2010, 05:58:50 PM
Well, I subscribed.  ;)
And as Elgarian said, thank you for the awesome music- really enjoyed this one.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Elgarian on March 02, 2010, 12:34:25 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 01, 2010, 12:57:13 PM
Working on some good spud-mashing music this very month . . . .
All spud-mashing activity is here suspended, while we wait.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 05, 2010, 03:30:16 AM
Last night I had one last task to fulfill in obligation to the upcoming performances of the Passion.  The other piece on the program is some Bach, and Paul had the idea (which would both give employment to the instrumentalists he's hiring, and keep the choir's pitch from sagging) of adding (very quiet) instrumental support to the bass line during the extended sostenuto passages.  Paul trod very delicately with the question (not wishing to interfere with Artist's Vision, and all that), but I told him, "Actually when I first schemed the Passion, I did have a small instrumental ensemble in mind, though I later abandoned the idea.  So, let's do."

Anyway, at that time I did promise to provide a "continuo part" for the instrumentalists to read from.  This, I finally got 'round to preparing last night.  Since it was a matter of taking the score files (in Finale) and adapting them, I got a refreshed sense of what a nuisance Finale is to work in, and of why I made the switch to Sibelius.  Took two hours, but I got it done.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 08, 2010, 07:05:33 AM
Paul had a couple of minor changes to request, partly springing from my own misunderstanding.  There will be organ and violone helping out with low parts, beginning with the Crucifixion.  The "continuo part" I prepared on Thursday evening was essentially the baritone and bass lines, transposed half a step higher (is the organ pitched Baroquely? must be a portative).  Somehow I thoght there would be a second string instrument, so I just prepared that one part (one part for all), but Paul asked (a) that I drop the baritone line for the violone player (to aid page-turns), and strike the continuo from two measures where he wanted them to drop out.  Got this done Saturday morning.

This evening is the first rehearsal of the choir with the continuo . . . so I am looking forward to hearing reports of an excellent and unusually focused rehearsal by the choir.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 09, 2010, 02:44:28 PM
And the envelope, please. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/g-man-chorosity-flowers-onto-canvas.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 13, 2010, 04:46:34 PM
This will have a Where's Waldo? feel to it, but . . . a fresh edition of the Opus 98:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 14, 2010, 03:45:22 PM
Paul and I are going to give this its first rehearsal tomorrow.  Which, come to think of it, is the new moon, isn't it?

Coincidence?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 15, 2010, 09:50:39 AM
And, of course, after Paul and I have flailed at Lunar Glare a bit, and had a bite of subsequent dinner, it's Sine Nomine's rehearsal of the Passion.  A full day!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 16, 2010, 02:32:45 AM
A quick taste of last night's dress rehearsal:

http://www.youtube.com/v/IZhhSYyCZro
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 16, 2010, 05:52:06 AM
Dress rehearsal. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/dress-rehearsal.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 17, 2010, 02:40:04 AM
. . . and some more. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/shut-up-n-let-music-do-talkin-some-more.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 17, 2010, 05:30:33 AM
In the Crucifixion & the Deposition, the organ in particular is just too much.  (The thinking at first, a couple of months ago, was that it would be helpful to reset the pitch and then prevent pitch-sag.)   Paul picked up on this, and thinking on his feet, had the organ drop out (around 04:20).

At 04:26, he is so pleased with how the choir are singing, and the goosebumply sound, Paul looks back at the composer with a near-beatific smile.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on March 17, 2010, 08:22:16 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 16, 2010, 02:32:45 AM
A quick taste of last night's dress rehearsal:

It's sounding really good, Karl. I wish I were rich...so I could hop on my private jet and fly over to hear the concert.

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 17, 2010, 08:24:48 AM
Thanks, Sarge!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 18, 2010, 05:17:11 AM
Wow! The first of the Passion performances is tomorrow! I am jazzed!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 18, 2010, 01:29:29 PM
Oops-a-daisy! In yesterday's post, this video (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/corrivideum.html) was missing.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 18, 2010, 01:36:18 PM
In which case, the following post would have mystified anyone . . . .

Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 17, 2010, 05:30:33 AM
In the Crucifixion & the Deposition, the organ in particular is just too much.  (The thinking at first, a couple of months ago, was that it would be helpful to reset the pitch and then prevent pitch-sag.)   Paul picked up on this, and thinking on his feet, had the organ drop out (around 04:20).

At 04:26, he is so pleased with how the choir are singing, and the goosebumply sound, Paul looks back at the composer with a near-beatific smile.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 19, 2010, 05:04:43 AM
Maria and Irina will come to Sunday's singing of the Passion, so they are excused from attendance tonight ; )  And Maria needs the car to return home from her work, so I've rented a vehicle to convey me from Boston to Fall River this evening.  Perhaps the car will have a CD player?  What will be the perfect optional entertainment for both hour-long trips?  Zappa's Guitar, I think . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Franco on March 19, 2010, 05:44:24 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 18, 2010, 05:17:11 AM
Wow! The first of the Passion performances is tomorrow! I am jazzed!

Congratulations!  Hope all goes well.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 19, 2010, 05:45:16 AM
Thanks, Franco!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: John Copeland on March 20, 2010, 10:05:13 PM
How did it go?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 21, 2010, 05:54:24 AM
Thank you so much, John, for asking!  I shall enlarge hereafter, but for now: from Friday's performance. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/1-of-2.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 22, 2010, 04:00:40 AM
Two exquisite performances of the Passion this heavenly weekend. And as far as I'm concerned, having a large group of musicians deliver a beautiful performance of a major Henning score is the perfect way to celebrate Bach's birthday!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: secondwind on March 22, 2010, 11:02:53 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 22, 2010, 04:00:40 AM
Two exquisite performances of the Passion this heavenly weekend. And as far as I'm concerned, having a large group of musicians deliver a beautiful performance of a major Henning score is the perfect way to celebrate Bach's birthday!
Of course!  What better tribute than to continue the tradition?  Congratulations on the performances.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 23, 2010, 02:38:54 AM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Franco on March 23, 2010, 05:45:54 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 22, 2010, 04:00:40 AM
Two exquisite performances of the Passion this heavenly weekend. And as far as I'm concerned, having a large group of musicians deliver a beautiful performance of a major Henning score is the perfect way to celebrate Bach's birthday!

I am listening to the video from Friday's performance right now - and am enjoying it very much.   Your composition is striking and the choir sounds wonderful - a hearty back slap is in order!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 23, 2010, 08:09:25 AM
Many thanks, Franco!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Elgarian on March 23, 2010, 08:58:21 AM
I always feel as if I have to begin with all sorts of caveats about my incompetence as a listener with regard to this kind of music, and so I still do in this case, and yet - if I ask myself if I find this any more 'difficult' than - let's say, Tallis - then I have to answer no, I don't.

So I listen to this and it moves around and over and some of it goes through me and there are certainly passages that I find beautiful; and some of them make me think 'I'll replay this and pick this bit up again'; but by the end of the 7 minutes I'm feeling a bit lost, unsure of where I've been, or where I'm going. However, this is pretty well exactly how I respond to Tallis too, after about 7 minutes - so what it all means is hard to say. I could be in danger of becoming a fan of Henning snippets - and what worries me is that that might mean I'm close to missing the point, or becoming attached only to the bits I can whistle .... This post-post-modern anxiety really is the very dickens.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Guido on March 23, 2010, 09:12:38 AM
Is this a new passion from the one your wrote last year or two years ago? I've somehow misplaced my recording of that - is it available online anywhere?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 23, 2010, 09:31:44 AM
Quote from: Guido on March 23, 2010, 09:12:38 AM
Is this a new passion from the one your wrote last year or two years ago? I've somehow misplaced my recording of that - is it available online anywhere?

It's a new performance of the one I wrote in 2007-08, Guido.  I think Jezetha has the recording of the premiere uploaded . . . let me see if I can scare up the URL.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 23, 2010, 09:33:22 AM
AND, this performance was made possible, in part, thanks to the many kind remarks of you all here.  So again, a hearty thank you!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Guido on March 23, 2010, 03:52:34 PM
I see. How time flies! I'd love to hear it again!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Bogey on March 24, 2010, 04:43:33 AM
As each Easter approaches, one of my Bible study groups reads through the four Passions, Karl.  Your music adds yet another layer of emotion to the events leading up to and through Good Friday.  Simply, thank you.

See PM.

   
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 24, 2010, 08:00:44 AM
Mulling, Bill. Will be back to you!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Elgarian on March 24, 2010, 09:03:15 AM
Listening to this piece a second time, I found myself curious to know, Karl, how the music comes to you? Do you have some idea like Elgar's, where it seems already present in the air, and you just take it? Or is it hard graft, nose to the grindstone, like hacking out number sequences step by step on a woodblock, until the thing is chiselled out?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 24, 2010, 09:13:21 AM
Closer to the Elgar . . . more presently.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 24, 2010, 10:16:31 AM
Referring to the Passion, Bill delicately asks:

What was it like, emotionally speaking, writing music to underscore this event?
Emotionally rich;  finding the right 'tone' for the music was a process of reflecting on Good Friday devotions in years past.  My setting was not going to be heart-on-sleeve dramatization;  but I did think about the plainchant Passion setting which had been in use at St Paul's for some 4-5 years prior . . . and while I appreciate the musical 'detachment' of singing the text of the Passion story to a plainchant Psalm-tone — and I was well content to utilize that musical method and dynamic in part of my own setting — the character of the traditional Psalm-tone we had been using is in major-ish mode, Lydian in bits as I recall, and one of my immediate thoughts was to compose my own Psalm-tone in the more 'keening' Phrygian mode.

It's not a very technical thing to say about the composition, nor does it offer a clear answer to the emotional question, but in some ways the overarching determinative musical factor for my Passion, was musical memory of a different component of the traditional Good Friday service at St Paul's:  the plainchant Psalm-tone to which we would sing Psalm 22 for the stripping of the altar at the service's end.

Emotionally, I did not need to micro-manage the narrative;  that was an aspect which I simply knew I should find ready as I got to that measure in the score, you might say.  Compositionally on the 'granular' scale, I felt that I would discover the right materials as I was embarked.  Compositionally from the architectural angle, I felt directly ready for most of the task, as I knew that I wanted to start out with a Psalm-tone (whose 'base form' I composed almost in a breath), that I would drive toward a Nuhro-like method for the Crucifixion, and that in between I would employ 'wrong-note-Monteverdi' polyphony for select passages, in a manner I had well explored in the Nunc dimittis which I had composed for the 2006 Evening Service in D.  With those 'structural supports' established, I expected that I could manage fairly improvisationally . . . and that if I just found the time to work, the work of composition would about perform itself.

As with many a piece I've written, I did some of the creative work on the bus ride to or from work, and if anything, in the case of the Passion, I found it even easier than usual to 'zone in' on the task.  Most of the chant and organum and polyphony modules of the first part, I had in place from 'commuter composing', when I set the task aside in (I think) August.  I was well ahead of schedule, and there was another composition or arrangement, or two, which wanted attention sooner.  Even so, the Passion must have been 'slow-cooking' in the back of my mind.

When in January 2008 I was vacationing, visiting friends in Florida, the environment was perfect.  My friends were most hospitable, and gave me plenty of space to do as I liked, and when I liked;  the weather was clement – clement even for Dayton Beach at that season, and so, in comparison to Boston in January, perfectly paradisal;  and my musical mind was, simply, ready to be focused entirely on the task of writing out the remainder of the Passion.  Although in my thinking before the trip, I had budgeted on the first full day in Florida as non-work, recuperative time, in the event, my spirit was already refreshed, and before the first day was done, I had finished up the chant section entirely, and I was now waiting at the foot of the cross at Golgotha.

Again, I did not especially concentrate on the emotional aspect, that was a matter of memory, and musically, I knew what tools I had selected for that passage . . . it wasn't nose-to-the-grindstone, nor was it unimpeded outflow:  it was something in between, looking at the palette, and knowing when I had found the right color, and sometimes, the slightly additional effort of blending two paints together for the right hue.

"Then he bowed his head and gave up his spirit."

When I got to this point, I had not really considered what I should do musically.  The texture and the harmonies (or, the almost game-like means by which I arrived at the harmonies) just came to me at the time when I needed to write this passage . . . and yet, it feels to me as if all the piece before was written in order to arrive at this.  The Burial, too, emerged as a kind of improvisation (months before, I had probably thought no more sophisticatedly than that, I would continue to do 'something like' the Crucifixion passage — but of course, if I had done simply that, it would have grown wearisome, I should think).  So for me, in the writing, there was a special immediacy in my awareness of the task as I was fulfilling it, which I think has made something of an imprint on the music itself;  and the music always feels fresh to me when I hear it, because I remember how it did not occur to me, until practically when I needed to set it to paper.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Elgarian on March 24, 2010, 01:06:36 PM
I think that answers my question. I think .... Thank you.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 03, 2010, 07:03:19 PM
Now at entire peace with the idea of an 'abbreviated' optional version of The Angel Who Bears a Flaming Sword . . . I sliced and diced, and a just-over-7-minutes version has emerged, which I think flows reasonably well.  It feels short to me, but of course, it would.

My thoughts are these:

1. Let the original version remain available;  you never know.
2. Hopefully, getting the 'abbreviated' version actually performed will get things in motion for the trumpet version.
3. I'm less anxious about the idea of the changes, since the piece as originally composed lives on in all events as a flute solo work.


More work tonight on Angular Whimsies, too.  Might actually get that close-to-finished before Monday!


Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 05, 2010, 08:46:31 AM
Closing in on the end of the Whimsies . . . this morning's spot of work on the bus:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 08, 2010, 05:10:25 PM
And, what may well be the final draught of the score:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 08, 2010, 06:07:30 PM
This (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg404031.html#msg404031) stretch of the bass clarinet part corresponds to mm. 174-205 of the score.

Working on Wednesday evening I wrote out both the rest of the bass cl, and devised a bongo 'dialogue' against it.  I made my way to the end, felt that the piece was largely done, but was dissatisfied with the effect of the last three-four pages.  It was not so much a matter of doubting the material, as wondering what adjustment(s) needed making . . . I felt strongly that I still had some work, but intuitively I felt that if I discovered the right path, I could erase my dissatisfaction with those pages, with efficiency of effort.

Essentially, I managed a series of tempo changes, added the 32nd-note gestures which are now interspersed through the bass clarinet's sustained notes in mm. 243-283, and either simplified or removed (the most radical simplification, I suppose) perhaps 5-6 measures strewn through the bongo part.  Those modest steps took me from dissatisfaction with the last four pages, to . . . well, I like it very nicely now.

I can own the piece ; )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 09, 2010, 06:23:47 AM
It's something of a 'Debussy trick', but Angular Whimsies includes a bit of bass clarinet flair that I wound up getting some mileage out of.  I started with writing it just as a frenetic solo outburst (mm. 119-129).  Later, I thought it would be fun as a duet with the vibes . . . and I decided that I wanted a somewhat slower tempo, so that we can enjoy the intervals between the two, and the interaction of the timbre.  Even at the slower tempo (mm. 152-162) I think it gives a sufficient impression of exciting velocity.

I might almost have left it there, but then I thought that if the material comes back, with the bongos, it will practically sound new (mm. 285-295), and I get the compositional benefit that it neatly ushers in the ending.

The other (obvious?) benefit is, that the bass clarinetist practices that one passage (and, it will want a little practice, you know) and gets good use for that practicing time.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 09, 2010, 09:05:59 AM
And now that Angular Whimsies is in the can, I can concentrate on finishing Swivels & Bops.

Almost immediately — while Peter Bloom and I were first rehearsing Heedless Watermelon — I knew I wanted to expand on the 'melon, and write a three-number suite for flute & clarinet.  The 'slow second movement,' All the Birds in Mondrian's Cage, came to me with gratifying rapidity.  Since then, it has been partly a matter of work on other things, partly an uncertainty that my initial sketches for Sw & B are really what I wish to do with the piece.

So I essentially started out anew this week, and I won't be long about it.  (Apart from my having rather a full weekend just coming up . . . .)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Elgarian on April 11, 2010, 12:44:30 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 09, 2010, 09:05:59 AM
I can concentrate on finishing Swivels & Bops.
Can any piece of music possibly live up to such a scrumptious title, I wonder? This is one I want to hear!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 11, 2010, 07:42:05 AM
Quote from: Elgarian on April 11, 2010, 12:44:30 AM
Can any piece of music possibly live up to such a scrumptious title, I wonder? This is one I want to hear!

I shall assay it, and thanks!  Your post serves as a timely reminder, that more bops are wanted . . . .

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Elgarian on April 11, 2010, 01:04:09 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 11, 2010, 07:42:05 AM
more bops are wanted . . . .
Always.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: John Copeland on April 11, 2010, 01:39:02 PM
Next thing we know...next Thursday night...

LIVE AT BOSTON SYMPHONY HALL
Sergei Slatkin conducts
John Adams - Shaker Loops
Karl Henning - Swivels and Bops
Sibelius - Nightride and Sunrise
with the Boston Symphony Orchestra
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 11, 2010, 04:55:26 PM
I did some writing on the train going in to Boston;  and later this afternoon, some more on the Green Line train;  and then some more in the North Station lobby.

These swivels are getting around.  I was careful to attend to some boppage, too.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Elgarian on April 12, 2010, 12:17:14 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 11, 2010, 04:55:26 PM
These swivels are getting around.  I was careful to attend to some boppage, too.
It'll be interesting to see how you proportion the relative amounts of swivelment and boppage in the piece. I suspect it takes only one false swivel to set the bops in disarray. Likewise, vice versa.

(Sometimes, as you see, even I have to resort to technical language.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 12, 2010, 03:35:15 AM
Dude, that's cool.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 20, 2010, 05:49:40 AM
Ah the marvels of the Internet(s).

My ol' clarinet teacher posts rarely to fb, but she did recently, about upcoming concerts she is playing with a trio (cl/vn/pf).  So, I pinged her with an e-mail message asking if I'd sent her any Henningmusick of that scoring.

She wrote back (with marvelous economy), No. Can you?  So, last night I managed to find pdf files I had already prepared of Night of the Weeping Crocodiles & Mirage.  I don't know why I don't already have pdf's of Fragments of « Morning Has Broken » . . . but I quickly found the source Finale files both for Fragments, and for my arrangement of the Sibelius Valse triste.  Sent them all to Nancy last night.

Got word from her this morning that she will be meeting with the Gang of Three on Friday, and they'll do some reading.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 27, 2010, 09:22:15 AM
Wednesday, May 12, 2010, 12:15pm

WEDNESDAYS AT THE CATHEDRAL PRESENTS
Out in the Moon:  The k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble

Peter H. Bloom (http://phbloom.home.comcast.net/~phbloom/nm/bio.html), flute
Paul Cienniwa (http://paulcienniwa.blogspot.com/), harpsichord, piano
Karl Henning (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/), clarinet
The Cathedral Church of St Paul
138 Tremont St., Boston, MA 02111

Karl Henning:  Lunar Glare, Opus 98
Henning:  All the Birds in Mondrian's Garden, Opus 97 № 2
Henning:  Swivels & Bops, Opus 97 № 3
Henning:  Fragments of « Morning Has Broken », Opus 64a

Free will donation
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 27, 2010, 09:29:02 AM
KING'S CHAPEL PRESENTS (http://kings-chapel.org/music2.html (http://kings-chapel.org/music2.html))
Music of Karl Henning

Peter H. Bloom (http://phbloom.home.comcast.net/~phbloom/nm/bio.html), flute
Karl Henning (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/), clarinet
King's Chapel
Corner of School & Tremont Streets, Boston, MA 02108

Karl Henning:  Irreplaceable Doodles, Opus 89
Henning:  Here You Go / Hear You Go, Opus 101
Henning:  Heedless Watermelon, Opus 97 № 1
Henning:  All the Birds in Mondrian's Garden, Opus 97 № 2
Henning:  Swivels & Bops, Opus 97 № 3

A suggested donation of $3 is requested at the door. These programs are supported by individual donations.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Elgarian on April 27, 2010, 12:36:57 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 27, 2010, 09:29:02 AM
Henning:  Swivels & Bops, Opus 97 № 3
This is the one that will bring the house down.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on April 27, 2010, 05:52:29 PM
Man, I wish I could be there.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 28, 2010, 03:53:12 AM
Quote from: Elgarian on April 27, 2010, 12:36:57 PM
This is the one that will bring the house down.

The flutist, Peter Bloom, has responded very warmly to it . . . we had a great time rehearsing it yesterday.  He said, leaving the sentence open-ended, "If the audience doesn't have as much fun listening to this as we have, playing it . . ."

". . . Jack, they dead," I offered.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Elgarian on April 28, 2010, 11:55:44 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 28, 2010, 03:53:12 AM
The flutist, Peter Bloom, has responded very warmly to it . . . we had a great time rehearsing it yesterday.  He said, leaving the sentence open-ended, "If the audience doesn't have as much fun listening to this as we have, playing it . . ."

". . . Jack, they dead," I offered.

As a famous man once said: 'As long as I have blood in my veins and breath in my lungs, I shall continue to swivel and bop with the best of them.'

Is there any chance of a recording, Karl?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 28, 2010, 12:14:52 PM
I'll have my shoestring field recorder, Alan.

For the 21 June concert, though, my friend Shauna is available to make a proper recording.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Franco on April 28, 2010, 12:46:35 PM
Good to see more Henningmusick is being performed. 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Elgarian on April 28, 2010, 01:32:29 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 28, 2010, 12:14:52 PM
I'll have my shoestring field recorder, Alan.

For the 21 June concert, though, my friend Shauna is available to make a proper recording.


Hoorah!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 29, 2010, 07:22:47 AM
Hearty thanks, Franco & Alan!

Rehearsing again with Peter this afternoon . . . more swivelling and bopping is indicated.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 30, 2010, 05:27:39 AM
A short piece suited to a contemplative opening voluntary, my Canticle of St Nicholas (http://luxnova.com/lnpwebstore/catalog.php?pcode=LNP-0113) for organ solo is now available at Lux Nova Press.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 04, 2010, 04:47:20 AM
Rehearsing Lunar Glare and the Fragments of « Morning Has Broken » this afternoon.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 04, 2010, 03:40:32 PM
Rehearsal went very nicely.  I still need to practice some passages, though . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Elgarian on May 06, 2010, 12:36:50 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 04, 2010, 03:40:32 PM
Rehearsal went very nicely.  I still need to practice some passages, though . . . .
I sincerely hope that swivels will not be in short measure, and that allocation of bops will be generous.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 07, 2010, 08:14:03 AM
Quote from: Elgarian on May 06, 2010, 12:36:50 PM
I sincerely hope that swivels will not be in short measure, and that allocation of bops will be generous.

We'll do what in musical jargon is known as our darnedest!

Out in the Moon

The k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble

Peter H. Bloom, flute
Paul Cienniwa, harpsichord, piano
Karl Henning, clarinet


Music of Karl Henning:

Lunar Glare, Opus 98 — première
All the Birds in Mondrian's Cage, Opus 97 № 2
Swivels & Bops, Opus 97 № 3 — première
Fragments of « Morning Has Broken », Opus 64a


Wednesday, 12 May
12:15PM

The Cathedral Church of St Paul
138 Tremont Street, Boston
(near the Park St 'T')
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 08, 2010, 05:50:42 AM
Great news is just in yesterday & today.  Having reviewed the MIDI sound-files of both Mirage & Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, the crack violinist (friend of a friend) has signed on for the 21 June concert.  And my friend Shauna is available and on board for recording the proceedings.

Now that all the desired pieces of the puzzle are in alignment, the Henningmusick to be featured at this gala event will be:

Gaze Transfixt (pf solo)
Lutosławski's Lullaby (pf solo)
Heedless Watermelon (fl/cl)
All the Birds in Mondrian's Cage (fl/cl)
Swivels & Bops (fl/cl)
Lunar Glare (cl/hpschd)
Mirage (cl/vn/pf)
Night of the Weeping Crocodiles (cl/vn/pf)

. . . and a scene from White Nights arranged for the six of us (fl/cl/vn/gtr/hpschd/pf).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on May 08, 2010, 05:55:50 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 08, 2010, 05:50:42 AM
Great news is just in yesterday & today.  Having reviewed the MIDI sound-files of both Mirage & Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, the crack violinist (friend of a friend) has signed on for the 21 June concert.  And my friend Shauna is available and on board for recording the proceedings.

Great news indeed for those of us who can't attend the concert. A recording!  8)

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 08, 2010, 06:00:06 AM
: )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Elgarian on May 08, 2010, 08:38:53 AM
During the last few days, I have managed to gather together a small swatch of swivels and a big batch of bops - purely to meet any emergency that might arise on the run up to the first performance, you understand. They are not, I must admit, of the highest quality, but should there be even the slightest doubt about the sufficiency of s- and b- items, let me know and I'll email them to you (provided I can find suitable swivel and bop compressing software).

Signed on behalf of
The Elgarian We-Are-Determined-To-Help Service
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: secondwind on May 08, 2010, 03:30:13 PM
Elgarian
E.W.A.D.T.H.S.

Dear Sir,

Would you be able to supply swivels and bops (in any quantity) to us at the School for the S & B Impaired?  Thanking you in advance,

Nonswiv Bopless, PhD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 08, 2010, 04:55:21 PM
Can't compress these bops; I don't advise anyone even to try.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Elgarian on May 09, 2010, 01:02:12 AM
Quote from: secondwind on May 08, 2010, 03:30:13 PM
Would you be able to supply swivels and bops (in any quantity) to us at the School for the S & B Impaired?  Thanking you in advance,

Nonswiv Bopless, PhD

Dear Dr Bopless,

We are of course willing to supply such swivels and bops as you require, depending upon receipt of your assurance (and the necessary documention) that appropriate safety features are in place on the premises where the swivels and bops will be released. Our swivels and bops are indeed of the compressible variety (at least in principle), but they are still almost as dangerous as those which Dr Henning will shortly be unleashing upon the World.
Yours faithfully,
Bopling Swivelton,
Sales and Safety Manager, E.W.A.D.T.H.S.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 09, 2010, 05:10:50 AM
Busy morning. I might have practiced the clarinet (something I certainly need to do), but Maria was up late painting, so I mustn't disturb the slumbering artists. Sent clarinet/organ music to Bill Goodwin (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/05/for-week-hence.html) for us to play next week;  sent Gaze Transfixt & Lutosławski's Lullaby to two different pianists . . . maybe one of them will actually play the pieces, who knows;  sent "Pasha's motet" (Love Is the Spirit) to a friend who (I too seldom remember) is assistant music director of a Unitarian parish on the North Shore, so this text is (or, should be) an easy pitch.

(And I will practice when I get back home this evening.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: secondwind on May 09, 2010, 04:44:40 PM
Quote from: Elgarian on May 09, 2010, 01:02:12 AM
Dear Dr Bopless,

We are of course willing to supply such swivels and bops as you require, depending upon receipt of your assurance (and the necessary documention) that appropriate safety features are in place on the premises where the swivels and bops will be released. Our swivels and bops are indeed of the compressible variety (at least in principle), but they are still almost as dangerous as those which Dr Henning will shortly be unleashing upon the World.
Yours faithfully,
Bopling Swivelton,
Sales and Safety Manager, E.W.A.D.T.H.S.
Dear Mr. Swivelton,

Our current safety procedures require hard hats, safety goggles, and hearing protection with special S & B filters for anyone within 50 feet of S & B activity.  Do you think full body armor should be added?  Nervous system surge protectors?  Melatonin-reducing joy-inhibitors?  It is hard to know where to draw the line.  Do you know what safety procedures are standard for the notoriously dangerous Henningmusick events?

Respectfully yours,

Dr. Bopless
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on May 09, 2010, 05:43:39 PM
I don't know what in the world you two are talking about, but somehow I find it hilarious.

Sincerely,

Dr. Swivelbop
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Elgarian on May 10, 2010, 12:04:52 AM
Quote from: secondwind on May 09, 2010, 04:44:40 PM
Dear Mr. Swivelton,

Our current safety procedures require hard hats, safety goggles, and hearing protection with special S & B filters for anyone within 50 feet of S & B activity.  Do you think full body armor should be added?  Nervous system surge protectors?  Melatonin-reducing joy-inhibitors?  It is hard to know where to draw the line.  Do you know what safety procedures are standard for the notoriously dangerous Henningmusick events?

Respectfully yours,

Dr. Bopless
Dear Dr Bopless,

My understanding (based on extended consultation with Dr Henning's representatives lasting for at least five minutes, including the teabreak) is that we are in uncharted territory here. Our own experiments suggest that an initial release of 50 megabops (far less than the estimated impact of Dr Henning's proposed release on 12 May) will result in the total flattening of countryside across a radius of several kilometres. If we add in to this the likely effect of SSA (significant swivel activity), then total evacuation of the surrounding area seems to be the minimum requirement (always excepting, of course, the audience itself, who will be shielded from these effects by Dr Henning's Patented Personal Bop Protector and Swivel Guard).

Be assured of our best attention always,
Yrs, etc.
Bopling Swivelton, B.Mus. (failed)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 10, 2010, 03:52:27 AM
Bop management continues unfettered (let alone uncompressed) this afternoon.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: secondwind on May 10, 2010, 08:01:15 PM
Dear Mr. Swivelton,

in light of your most recent communication, we have concluded that we have badly underestimated the potential impact of the upcoming May 12 event.  Has any consideration been given to the possible disruption of air travel in and around the northeastern United States?  Have there been studies of the impact of swivels and bops of such intensity and duration on wireless communications?  Satellite transmissions?

Yours truly,

Dr. Bopless

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Scarpia on May 10, 2010, 08:27:21 PM
I'm having flashbacks to Ionia.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Elgarian on May 11, 2010, 02:54:45 AM
Quote from: secondwind on May 10, 2010, 08:01:15 PM
Dear Mr. Swivelton,

in light of your most recent communication, we have concluded that we have badly underestimated the potential impact of the upcoming May 12 event.  Has any consideration been given to the possible disruption of air travel in and around the northeastern United States?  Have there been studies of the impact of swivels and bops of such intensity and duration on wireless communications?  Satellite transmissions?

Yours truly,

Dr. Bopless
Dear Dr Bopless,

I have passed your questions to our scientific advisors, who are anxious to reassure you that swivels and bops are acoustic phenomena, and will therefore have no direct effect on wireless communication and satellite transmissions (other than the total destruction, by purely mechanical vibration, of all radio aerials, installations, and indeed all physical constructions of any kind whatsoever within the destruction zone).

To those who already have tickets for the May 12 event, we advise that they may experience difficulties finding traditional transportation to their homes afterwards, and should make appropriate alternative arrangements. (This will not of course be a problem for those whose homes lie within the destruction zone, for there will no longer be anywhere for them to go.)

Assuring you of our best attention at all times,

B. Swivelton, A.S.O.S.C. (Advisor to the Snake Oil Salesmen's Confederation)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 11, 2010, 04:01:20 AM
Program notes for tomorrow. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/05/notes-for-tomorrow-from-moon.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Elgarian on May 11, 2010, 12:37:35 PM
All kidding aside for the moment - here's wishing you all the very best for tomorrow's performance, Karl.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: secondwind on May 11, 2010, 02:03:54 PM
Yes, Karl.  Break a . . . well, reed or whatever. . . you know, good luck!  I wish you a large and attentive audience.  Wish I could be there.  One of these days, maybe I'll make it up to Boston.  Until then, I'm looking forward to the recording!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 11, 2010, 05:24:27 PM
Thanks! We had a smokin' dress rehearsal this afternoon. Tomorrow should be good.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 11, 2010, 05:46:19 PM
Tuesday, May 18, 2010, 12:15pm

KING'S CHAPEL PRESENTS
Cool Breezes:  Music of Karl Henning

Peter H. Bloom, flute
Karl Henning, clarinet
King's Chapel
Corner of School & Tremont Streets, Boston

Irreplaceable Doodles, Opus 89
Here You Go / Hear You Go, Opus 101 (première)
Heedless Watermelon, Opus 97 № 1
All the Birds in Mondrian's Garden, Opus 97 № 2
Swivels & Bops, Opus 97 № 3

Free will donation
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 12, 2010, 12:07:46 PM
We came, we saw, we bopped.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Elgarian on May 12, 2010, 12:21:03 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 12, 2010, 12:07:46 PM
We came, we saw, we bopped.
Well it can hardly be a coincidence: all your swivels and bops have swooshed across the Atlantic and seem to have transformed our leading politicians into real people with a sense of hope and fairness, imbued with a new spirit of helpful collaboration. Not a bad outcome by any means - thanks Karl.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: secondwind on May 12, 2010, 02:08:13 PM
Quote from: Elgarian on May 12, 2010, 12:21:03 PM
Well it can hardly be a coincidence: all your swivels and bops have swooshed across the Atlantic and seem to have transformed our leading politicians into real people with a sense of hope and fairness, imbued with a new spirit of helpful collaboration. Not a bad outcome by any means - thanks Karl.
Veni, swivi, bopi. . .
I felt the blast from here.  I can only hope for the effect on US politicians to be half as good!  Congratulations, Karl.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Bogey on May 12, 2010, 07:05:46 PM
(http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:b9iIjqpynfnR3M:http://jazzstudiesonline.org/files/images/Bop%2520Features%25207.jpg)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Elgarian on May 13, 2010, 12:54:21 AM
Quote from: secondwind on May 12, 2010, 02:08:13 PM
Veni, swivi, bopi. . .
Glorious!

This raises the possibility of a whole new level of Latin bopswivistic discourse! I've almost completely forgotten the little Latin I knew, but for some reason I've always remembered a completely inconsequential sentence from a Latin primer about a cock crowing, and 'the boy Sextus' getting out of bed. I now see that this had a purpose after all, waiting for completion and fulfilment thus:

"Mane gallus canit et swivit, et puer Sextus e lecto surgit, et bopit."
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: secondwind on May 13, 2010, 04:22:06 AM
Swiveto ergo sum. :D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 13, 2010, 05:19:04 AM
In a ponderously improbable turn of events, the pianist who will be taking part in the 21 June Henningmusick event has asked if I am available to play a recital this Sunday, and if I'd like to play Brahms.  I've played both sonatas, but it's been some little while.  The idea of playing both sonatas on the same program is too delicious not to take up.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Elgarian on May 13, 2010, 06:16:10 AM
Quote from: secondwind on May 13, 2010, 04:22:06 AM
Swiveto ergo sum. :D
I think Descartes would be proud of this new development of his conclusions, though I believe current philosophical thinking would be less certain of deducing the existence of a swiveller, and would replace that with something along the lines of 'There is swivelling going on'. (Similarly the existence of bopping doesn't, I suppose, imply the existence of bopsters as entities, per se.)

See what infinite fields of inquiry we've been led into, by a piece of music we haven't even heard yet?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Elgarian on May 13, 2010, 06:18:53 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 13, 2010, 05:19:04 AM
The idea of playing both sonatas on the same program is too delicious not to take up.
We want to hear them, and we want it NOW.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: secondwind on May 13, 2010, 08:05:55 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 13, 2010, 05:19:04 AM
In a ponderously improbable turn of events, the pianist who will be taking part in the 21 June Henningmusick event has asked if I am available to play a recital this Sunday, and if I'd like to play Brahms.  I've played both sonatas, but it's been some little while.  The idea of playing both sonatas on the same program is too delicious not to take up.
What wonderful music!  Lucky audience!  And Karl, you've got three whole days to get them ready--what will you do with all that time?   I assume that since the pianist suggested Brahms, she must know the sonatas well.  Have fun.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Scarpia on May 13, 2010, 08:50:44 AM
Quote from: secondwind on May 13, 2010, 08:05:55 AM
What wonderful music!  Lucky audience!  And Karl, you've got three whole days to get them ready--what will you do with all that time?   I assume that since the pianist suggested Brahms, she must know the sonatas well.  Have fun.

Have the viola sonatas been transcribed for clarinet?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 13, 2010, 11:32:42 AM
Quote from: Scarpia on May 13, 2010, 08:50:44 AM
Have the viola sonatas been transcribed for clarinet?

You've got it reversed. (Or, good jest!)
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Post by: karlhenning on May 13, 2010, 11:34:22 AM
Quote from: secondwind on May 13, 2010, 08:05:55 AM
What wonderful music!  Lucky audience!  And Karl, you've got three whole days to get them ready--what will you do with all that time?   I assume that since the pianist suggested Brahms, she must know the sonatas well.  Have fun.

Had a great time rehearsing today.  I feel that it is a triumph, that I can play the two sonatas through, and still have chops ; )
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Post by: secondwind on May 13, 2010, 11:56:56 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 13, 2010, 11:34:22 AM
Had a great time rehearsing today.  I feel that it is a triumph, that I can play the two sonatas through, and still have chops ; )
Chops and bops!  Multi-talented!
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Post by: Elgarian on May 13, 2010, 01:09:32 PM
Quote from: secondwind on May 13, 2010, 11:56:56 AM
Chops and bops!  Multi-talented!
Not to mention swivels and swonatas.
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Post by: karlhenning on May 13, 2010, 04:34:13 PM
Yes, even after a full afternoon (as it felt) of rehearsing both of the Brahms Opus 120 sonatas . . . I practiced again later this afternoon with Peter Bloom, and we coasted through the Swivels & Bops very tidily.
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Post by: greg on May 14, 2010, 04:57:05 PM
Cool, Karl!  8)
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Post by: secondwind on May 15, 2010, 05:09:27 PM
Happy Brahmsing tomorrow, Karl.
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Post by: karlhenning on May 15, 2010, 07:10:31 PM
Thanks!  Rehearsal today was great fun, yet again.
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Post by: karlhenning on May 16, 2010, 04:32:25 AM
And now, to play along as part of a service (music to include my Canzona & Gigue, though).
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Post by: karlhenning on May 16, 2010, 09:50:13 AM
Brahms in 10 mins.
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Post by: Elgarian on May 16, 2010, 01:26:20 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 16, 2010, 09:50:13 AM
Brahms in 10 mins.
Sounds like you're going to be playing it way too fast ....
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Post by: secondwind on May 16, 2010, 01:38:58 PM
Was it a breakfast recital? 
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Post by: secondwind on May 16, 2010, 01:46:12 PM
No, I see I've led astray by a time zone difference.  So, how did it go?
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Post by: karlhenning on May 17, 2010, 05:55:39 AM
Quote from: Elgarian on May 16, 2010, 01:26:20 PM
Sounds like you're going to be playing it way too fast ....

Hah! My pianist would have something to say about that design.

Quote from: secondwind on May 16, 2010, 01:46:12 PM
No, I see I've led astray by a time zone difference.  So, how did it go?

Not to suggest that anything was perfect — it wasn't — but this must be the best I've been playing in many a year. Feels really good, and I've got a [some kind of] recording of both the Out in the Moon program this past Wednesday, and the two Brahms sonatas yesterday.

Much to do today, though, as Peter Bloom & I play at King's Chapel tomorrow. Hard to think ahead enough to guess when I may be able to slap the sound files into uploadable form. Miraculously handy device, this Microtrak II. For both programs, though, it wasn't practical for me to do otherwise than hit 'Record' at the beginning and leave it run the whole time. So I've got three humongo tracks which I need to unpack.

Great problem to have, though. Beats those many occasions I played when there was no recording capability.
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Post by: Scarpia on May 17, 2010, 08:01:42 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 17, 2010, 05:55:39 AMMiraculously handy device, this Microtrak II. For both programs, though, it wasn't practical for me to do otherwise than hit 'Record' at the beginning and leave it run the whole time. So I've got three humongo tracks which I need to unpack.

What sort of microphones do you use?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 17, 2010, 08:55:23 AM
Quote from: Scarpia on May 17, 2010, 08:01:42 AM
What sort of microphones do you use?

Just a small set that came with the device.
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Post by: Elgarian on May 17, 2010, 11:03:30 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 17, 2010, 05:55:39 AM
Not to suggest that anything was perfect — it wasn't
Just as well. (Remember what Ruskin said.)

Delighted to hear about the recordings.

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Post by: secondwind on May 17, 2010, 08:43:08 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 17, 2010, 05:55:39 AM
Hah! My pianist would have something to say about that design.
 
Not to suggest that anything was perfect — it wasn't — but this must be the best I've been playing in many a year. Feels really good, and I've got a [some kind of] recording of both the Out in the Moon program this past Wednesday, and the two Brahms sonatas yesterday.

Much to do today, though, as Peter Bloom & I play at King's Chapel tomorrow. Hard to think ahead enough to guess when I may be able to slap the sound files into uploadable form. Miraculously handy device, this Microtrak II. For both programs, though, it wasn't practical for me to do otherwise than hit 'Record' at the beginning and leave it run the whole time. So I've got three humongo tracks which I need to unpack.

Great problem to have, though. Beats those many occasions I played when there was no recording capability.

I'm looking forward to hearing the recordings whenever they are available.  And I am envying you the Microtrak II!
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Post by: karlhenning on May 18, 2010, 04:48:48 AM
Peter & I will meet at King's Chapel at 11.  We don't need to do much ahead of the recital itself, just work out some choreography for Here You Go / Hear You Go. (The Microtrak II is charged and ready.)
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Post by: karlhenning on May 19, 2010, 04:27:58 AM
The flawless performance (hoy, Ruskin!) of Irreplaceable Doodles still eludes me, but yesterday's was probably the best I've played it yet, lots of nerve, very musical.  Heedless Watermelon is in a reliable groove.  Yesterday was the first time that Peter & I played All the Birds in Mondrian's Cage together (I first played it with Nicole down in Atlanta) . . . went beautifully.  Swivelocity & Boppage went nicely, though perhaps last Wednesday's performance was a bit tighter.

Haven't checked any of the recordings yet . . . probably this coming Saturday.
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Post by: karlhenning on May 20, 2010, 05:10:14 AM
Bulletins arrived in yesterday's mail attesting to the use of my Three Short Pieces for organ at a parish in Newton, Mass on Saturday the 15th.

And I shall have lunch today with the conductor who created the première of Out in the Sun.
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Post by: karlhenning on May 20, 2010, 05:47:30 AM
Nice e-mail message just in from a friend here in Boston, who is an assistant director at a Unitarian parish (chap named Dan). I sent him the setting which I had written for Paul and the FCB choir (and who have performed the motet very nicely) of a classic Unitarian text ("Love is the spirit of this church . . .") Dan is sure they will make use of it (far better than the dippy setting that we currently have, he writes).

As always, my music has legs in a small, obscure way.
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Post by: karlhenning on May 22, 2010, 08:42:24 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 16, 2010, 04:32:25 AM
And now, to play along as part of a service (music to include my Canzona & Gigue, though).

Images here (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/05/guest-in-woburn.html).
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Post by: karlhenning on May 22, 2010, 10:04:06 AM
Quote from: secondwind on May 12, 2010, 02:08:13 PM
Veni, swivi, bopi. . .

At King's Chapel, too. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/05/at-kings-chapel.html)
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Post by: karlhenning on May 23, 2010, 11:51:18 AM
At St Martin's in Providence, enjoying the dress rehearsal
What a beauty the Vaughan Williams mass is!
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Post by: karlhenning on May 25, 2010, 05:59:36 AM
Word is official: DMC Duo are going to take Angular Whimsies on tour.
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Post by: karlhenning on May 29, 2010, 03:44:22 PM
Here be brief video snippets. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/05/rehearsal-day-of.html)
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Post by: greg on May 29, 2010, 03:51:11 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 29, 2010, 03:44:22 PM
Here be brief video snippets. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/05/rehearsal-day-of.html)
They is cool!  8)
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Post by: karlhenning on May 29, 2010, 03:53:07 PM
Yo thanks.
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Post by: karlhenning on June 03, 2010, 04:07:36 AM
The ladies of the FCB choir will sing the Alleluia in D this Sunday (http://firstchurchbostonmusic.blogspot.com/2010_05_01_archive.html#3759932636388361083).  The service streams live on the radio, WERS 88.9FM Boston (http://wers.org/), and begins at 11AM (Eastern).
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Post by: greg on June 06, 2010, 10:01:20 AM
Last night I dreamed I was at your church, and could see you and your choir in the background. I've forgotten the details, though, but do remember it was great.

(the dream I had after that was a little less pleasant- I was with my teacher and classmates in a hallway, and something alerted us. My teacher walked around and came back and told us that there are people screaming and bleeding, and that it was some school shooter. Then we just locked ourselves in the elevator).
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Post by: karlhenning on June 07, 2010, 05:26:00 AM
What I dreaded most of all was:

Quote. . . Then we just locked ourselves in the elevator. And your music started playing.)
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Post by: greg on June 07, 2010, 02:31:21 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 07, 2010, 05:26:00 AM
What I dreaded most of all was:

LOL
If it did, I'd be wondering why they're actually playing good music in an elevator. And I think if it was something like Out in the Sun, I'd forget there was someone with a gun outside the elevator...
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Post by: Saul on June 08, 2010, 06:23:15 PM
Karl,

When are we going to see a video of yourself performing?

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Post by: karlhenning on June 08, 2010, 06:36:31 PM
Soon.
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Post by: Saul on June 09, 2010, 12:05:44 PM
Soon is good.
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Post by: karlhenning on June 09, 2010, 02:35:51 PM
This is not of my own performing, but it is this past Sunday's performance of the Alleluia in D (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/06/alleluia-again.html).
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Post by: PaulR on June 09, 2010, 05:27:02 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 09, 2010, 02:35:51 PM
This is not of my own performing, but it is this past Sunday's performance of the Alleluia in D (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/06/alleluia-again.html).
Hey Karl,

wonderful piece!  I noticed on the description, that this was op. 48b, and I was wondering, besides the personnel (I saw the opus listings on your website and configurations and stuff) what kind of differences there were in between the different versions.  Do you by chance have a video of op. 48a or just plain op. 48?
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Post by: karlhenning on June 09, 2010, 06:36:31 PM
Thanks!

No,  no video of any of the other versions.  Audio recordings of a few performances of the SATB version.  I don't believe I have any document of the original two-part choir version.
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Post by: Saul on June 09, 2010, 06:40:18 PM
Quote from: Ring of Fire on June 09, 2010, 05:27:02 PM
Hey Karl,

wonderful piece!  I noticed on the description, that this was op. 48b, and I was wondering, besides the personnel (I saw the opus listings on your website and configurations and stuff) what kind of differences there were in between the different versions.  Do you by chance have a video of op. 48a or just plain op. 48?
Thanks Karl.

While the original theme is interesting and delightful, it kind of gets repetitious in my opinion. I would like to see more modulation and an introduction of a new idea and a voice within the music.  I heard basically the same theme repeated many times, perhaps you were aiming for this kind of feeling, but the ear gets bored and searches for something new to hear.


You don't have to take my criticism if you don't want to, but this is what I feel about it.


Cheers,

Saul
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 09, 2010, 06:57:54 PM
Quote from: Saul on June 09, 2010, 06:40:18 PM
Thanks Karl.

While the original theme is interesting and delightful, it kind of gets repetitious in my opinion. I would like to see more modulation and an introduction of a new idea and a voice within the music.  I heard basically the same theme repeated many times, perhaps you were aiming for this kind of feeling, but the ear gets bored and searches for something new to hear.

You don't have to take my criticism if you don't want to, but this is what I feel about it.

I appreciate that you are explaining how your ear is bored with the piece, Saul.  I will only point out that the piece has been sung now by about ten different choirs, and none of them have suffered boredom with the piece.  In fact, they have found the purposeful concentration on the single motive engaging and satisfying (the conductor on this occasion called the piece "An instant classic."  Possible overstatement, of course, but at the least it denotes sincere professional admiration.).  The afternoon which followed this very performance, one of the sopranos wrote to me: "I heart your tunes!"  Those are not the words of a bored performer.

Cheers,
~Karl
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Post by: Saul on June 09, 2010, 07:27:19 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 09, 2010, 06:57:54 PM
I appreciate that you are explaining how your ear is bored with the piece, Saul.  I will only point out that the piece has been sung now by about ten different choirs, and none of them have suffered boredom with the piece.  In fact, they have found the purposeful concentration on the single motive engaging and satisfying (the conductor on this occasion called the piece "An instant classic."  Possible overstatement, of course, but at the least it denotes sincere professional admiration.).  The afternoon which followed this very performance, one of the sopranos wrote to me: "I heart your tunes!"  Those are not the words of a bored performer.

Cheers,
~Karl


You're right, music is subjective, and thanks for understanding that I didn't criticize the 'professionalism' of the piece. We know that you know what you're doing, Karl.
But my feeling is that it can become from been ' a good composition' into a 'great one', and you can do it if you wanted to. You just need to add  the element of variation and modulation that will capture the imagination and the attention of the listener and will add depth an charm to your work.

Imagine how the piece will be if after a minute and a half into the piece you will have a voice entering, totally unexpectedly, with a soothing phrase to join in harmony to the piece, it will add color and excitement.

I know you're not going to like it, but the only example that I could think of that might demonstrate to you what I mean is this section of Mendelssohn's Elijah: Lift Thine Eyes.

In this piece, there is one basic theme that spreads around and reveals and hides itself very interestingly, a simple melody, so clear and fine yet my ear never gets tired of listening to it.

http://www.youtube.com/v/YA0MiEkxVWg&feature=related

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Bogey on June 09, 2010, 08:11:38 PM
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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Saul on June 09, 2010, 08:25:38 PM
Quote from: Bogey on June 09, 2010, 08:11:38 PM
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Haha!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 10, 2010, 05:33:51 AM
Quote from: Saul on June 09, 2010, 07:27:19 PM
Imagine how the piece will be if after a minute and a half into the piece you will have a voice entering, totally unexpectedly, with a soothing phrase to join in harmony to the piece, it will add color and excitement.

Saul, the piece is four minutes long, and it is written for a choir divided into three voices.  If I leave one of those three voices out for the first 90 seconds of the piece, I should be writing poorly for a 3-part choir.

And if the great "problem" with my piece is that it doesn't sound the same as Mendelssohn would have written it, I am well content.  I write my own music, and not Mendelssohn's.


Quote from: Bogey on June 09, 2010, 08:11:38 PM
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I perceive what Saul is at, Bill.  Consider this advice he gave Greg recently:

Quote from: Saul on June 08, 2010, 04:22:43 PMLike everything of value, one needs an audience.
The composers of  the past , had people who appreciated and loved their work, there was real interest.
So the composers found within them the strength to compose to satisfy the demand, and give back to the people.

But today, you will have one of two:
Either an ignorant audience who just doesn't understand classical music, and therefore wont be interested in your work.
Or an audience of Critics. Those who know something about classical music,  right away look for gaps, flaws and 'weak points' in your work, instead of actually enjoying the piece, they carefully examine it, that takes out the entire fun of the whole experience.
Case in point, look at my own thread of compositions and performances.
Does somebody care?
Absolutely nothing.

To which I responded:

Quote from: [font=verdana]k a rl h e nn i ngThis does not hold true at all, in my experience.  I play/sing (or others play/sing my music) to audiences several times through the course of the year.  In the first place, the audience is a composite of people with greatly varying musical experience & sophistication.  In the second, a solid majority of the audience have always responded positively — even when (in many instances) the response includes the phrase "I'm not sure I understood all of your music."  In the third, the critical component of the response is, far more frequently than not, respectful and interactive — never dismissive.

Saul probably felt that I wasn't getting a sufficiently broad pool of response, so he agreed (with tongue-in-cheek, I am sure) to serve as one of the Critics he mentions, who right away look for gaps, flaws and 'weak points' in your work, instead of actually enjoying the piece.
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Post by: Bogey on June 10, 2010, 11:36:07 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 10, 2010, 05:33:51 AM

I perceive what Saul is at, Bill.  Consider this advice he gave Greg recently:
 

Nothing of the sort, Karl.  Smiley intended for choral music that accompanies landscape shots.  Said smiley (http://serve.mysmiley.net/confused/confused0050.gif)  indicates:

A. Confusion
B. Bewilderment
C. An oncoming migraine caused by choral accompiament
D. All of the above
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Saul on June 10, 2010, 01:31:59 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 10, 2010, 05:33:51 AM
Saul, the piece is four minutes long, and it is written for a choir divided into three voices.  If I leave one of those three voices out for the first 90 seconds of the piece, I should be writing poorly for a 3-part choir.

And if the great "problem" with my piece is that it doesn't sound the same as Mendelssohn would have written it, I am well content.  I write my own music, and not Mendelssohn's.


I perceive what Saul is at, Bill.  Consider this advice he gave Greg recently:
 
To which I responded:
 
Saul probably felt that I wasn't getting a sufficiently broad pool of response, so he agreed (with tongue-in-cheek, I am sure) to serve as one of the Critics he mentions, who right away look for gaps, flaws and 'weak points' in your work, instead of actually enjoying the piece.

Well an opinion of another composer is not the same as of an audience.

Anyways,  all I'm saying is that I would have done things a little different.
I just imagine what the entrance of an unexpected voice and theme can do to this piece, I believe it can make it much better then it is now. If you are happy and pleased with the way it is now, that's absolutely fine, after all its your composition, not mine.

There is no fault in learning from the greats, and how they might have done things with similar motifs in music. I didn't ask you to compose like Mendelssohn or Bach, but perhaps to see how they handled similar material in music.

I gave your piece another listen, and I must say that in most compositions there is a sense of beginning lets call it A and then there is a sense of Arriving,  lets call it B. In your work, it sounds as thought the theme of A just revolves within itself and there is no sense of going somewhere.

In my opinion, if you want to achieve a feeling 'arriving' you need to use modulation, and fugal development. That adds a certain complexity and generates interest.

But maybe  its entirely possible that you didn't want to achieve this, and wanted to sort of revolve around this theme, that's your choice, but to me personally its sounds boring. I need to hear something else going on within the piece to find interest to want to continue listening time after time.


Here's an example of what I mean from some modern music.


Howard shore wrote a work called Lothlorien for the film 'The Lord of the Rings', this is basically a chant. Look how cleverly he used modulation to generate interest in the piece. Every time I hear this work its like listening for the first time.

If you listen carefully, the main theme (or introductory theme) ends 1: 15 and a second later at 1:16 a totally unexpected voice enters that gives enormous contrast and beauty to the main opening theme.
No one ever had expected this new theme to come almost out of nowhere, but it did. The ear is so curious and wants to stay along, because who knows what other new surprises are waiting to reveal themselves.

http://www.youtube.com/v/x2Y5EzvaybY

I promise you, that if the same theme would have repeated itself on 1:16 then the piece would have been just like another piece, boring, and uninteresting, I wouldn't even bother listening to it so many times.

I believe that even within simplicity, a certain sense of complexity must exist in order to generate interest.
Look at Bach's first Keyboard Prelude In C major. The motif and the melody is very simple, but he goes through and adventure of keys and modulations, its really amazing, how he was able to achieve complexity within simplify, and I believe that this is the key that separates 'Good compositions' from' Great Compositions'.

Regards,

Saul
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 10, 2010, 01:52:39 PM
Quote from: Bogey on June 10, 2010, 11:36:07 AM
Nothing of the sort, Karl.  Smiley intended for choral music that accompanies landscape shots.  Said smiley (http://serve.mysmiley.net/confused/confused0050.gif)  indicates:

A. Confusion
B. Bewilderment
C. An oncoming migraine caused by choral accompiament
D. All of the above

Ah! ; )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 10, 2010, 01:53:11 PM
Quote from: Saul on June 10, 2010, 01:31:59 PM
Well an opinion of another composer is not the same as of an audience.

Anyways,  all I'm saying is that I would have done things a little different.

Very well.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Franco on June 10, 2010, 03:36:05 PM
My, my.

:-X
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Elgarian on June 11, 2010, 12:50:55 AM
this past Sunday's performance of the Alleluia in D. (http://this%20past%20sunday's%20performance%20of%20the%20Alleluia%20in%20D.)

I'm an audience, not a critic - albeit an audience of one, who is often frustratingly slow on the uptake. But by 2 minutes in, I found I was getting the hang of what was going on, so the rest became more intelligibly enjoyable. So then I listened to the whole piece again, and found it lovelier than the first time. I expect there'll be a lot more going on than I've yet picked up on, but even so, that smoothly running, even quality that it has seems to be part of the story it's telling, to me. The lack of 'startling' or 'dramatic' developments strikes me as a key aspect of its character.

Obviously one could introduce elements to interrupt the smooth running, but then it would be a different piece, and some distance removed from what seems to be the composer's intention.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 11, 2010, 06:27:04 AM
Behind the scenes (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/06/white-nights-in-due-season.html).
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Post by: Scarpia on June 11, 2010, 06:35:52 AM
Quote from: Elgarian on June 11, 2010, 12:50:55 AM
this past Sunday's performance of the Alleluia in D. (http://this%20past%20sunday's%20performance%20of%20the%20Alleluia%20in%20D.)

I'm an audience, not a critic - albeit an audience of one, who is often frustratingly slow on the uptake. But by 2 minutes in, I found I was getting the hang of what was going on, so the rest became more intelligibly enjoyable. So then I listened to the whole piece again, and found it lovelier than the first time. I expect there'll be a lot more going on than I've yet picked up on, but even so, that smoothly running, even quality that it has seems to be part of the story it's telling, to me. The lack of 'startling' or 'dramatic' developments strikes me as a key aspect of its character.

Obviously one could introduce elements to interrupt the smooth running, but then it would be a different piece, and some distance removed from what seems to be the composer's intention.

Reminds me of a perhaps apocryphal story.   Toscanini conducted Ravel's Bolero and, unknown to him, Ravel himself was in the audience.   After the concert Toscanini is discussing the piece with another person, with Ravel within earshot.  Toscanini remarks, "yes, I conduct the piece somewhat faster, if you follow the metronome mark it is simply insufferable."  Ravel is fuming,  "That Idiot!  It is supposed to be insufferable!"   

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 12, 2010, 01:27:17 PM
Great story!  Safe-as-milk, as a musical virtue, is overrated.

First thing this morning, I got e-mail from the pianist for the 21 June concert, Eric Mazonson.  I had sent him the best-yet draught of the sextet arrangement of Scene vii of White Nights.  "When are we doing this?" he queried.

"On the 21st, please," I replied.

"When are we going to rehearse it?" Immediate practicality to that question. One of the things I like about Eric.

"When we may," replied The Zen Composer.

Later this morning we rehearsed Mirage and Night of the Weeping Crocodiles with violinist Alexey Shabolin.  Good rehearsal, and our next rehearsal we should have everything in fine shape.  I suppose Eric must have looked at the sextet, for he agreed that we should have no great difficulty putting it together the day of the concert (which is, after all, the only time all six of us will be in the same place this month).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Elgarian on June 12, 2010, 01:51:25 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 12, 2010, 01:27:17 PM
Safe-as-milk, as a musical virtue, is overrated.
Hang on a minute (he said, while swallowing a sword, taming three lions, and walking along a tightrope over a vast chasm while shakily raising a glass of white liquid to his lips): 'You're saying ... milk is safe?'
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on June 12, 2010, 02:11:52 PM
It better be. I drink a half a gallon a day...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Scarpia on June 12, 2010, 03:36:18 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 12, 2010, 01:27:17 PM
Great story!  Safe-as-milk, as a musical virtue, is overrated.

I was poking around to see if I could confirm my memory of this anecdote.  I came up with this, on the Wikipedia page for Ravel's Bolero

QuoteOn May 4, 1930, Toscanini performed the work with the New York Philharmonic at the Paris Opéra as part of that orchestra's European tour. Toscanini's tempo was significantly faster than Ravel preferred, and Ravel signaled his disapproval by refusing to respond to Toscanini's gesture during the audience ovation.  An exchange took place between the two men backstage after the concert. According to one account Ravel said "It's too fast", to which Toscanini responded "It's the only way to save the work".  According to another report Ravel said "That's not my tempo". Toscanini replied "When I play it at your tempo, it is not effective", to which Ravel retorted "Then do not play it".

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bol%C3%A9ro

Exactly what was said is a matter of hearsay, but the language in my recollection is the most colorful, I think.  (In any case, the remarks were presumably in French anyway.)

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 14, 2010, 07:43:01 AM
Quote from: Elgarian on June 12, 2010, 01:51:25 PM
Hang on a minute (he said, while swallowing a sword, taming three lions, and walking along a tightrope over a vast chasm while shakily raising a glass of white liquid to his lips): 'You're saying ... milk is safe?'

It will certainly douse that flaming sword tidily.

An interesting (I think) footnote to proposals to emend the Alleluia in D . . . fellow composer Nigel Harvey sent me a nice note via e-mail, and in classic English deadpan remarked: "No, I think it would take quite some exposure before anyone would cringe on hearing repetitions of Alleluia in D, Karl."

(This was in ignorance of the present thread, of course;  the remark of mine to which Nigel is responding was: You've read some of my scores, so you know that my work spans something of a range. In many ways, I think the greatest challenge is to make music which is both simple, and built to last. I don't know if I have quite achieved the latter with the Alleluia in D, but at least I do not yet cringe upon hearing it, time and again.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 14, 2010, 09:12:14 AM
Monday, 21 June 2010, 7:30pm

VOLCANIC AIRBORNE EVENT

The k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble
& Special Guests in Concert

Nicole Chamberlain, flute
Brian Chamberlain, guitar
Alexey Shabalin, violin
Paul Cienniwa, harpsichord
Eric Mazonson, piano
Karl Henning, clarinet

First Congregational Church
322 Main Street, Woburn, MA  01801

Nicole Chamberlain, Toxicodendron (fl/cl/gtr) – première
N. Chamberlain, Maraschino (fl/cl) – première
Karl Henning, three for two, Opus 97 (fl/cl)
N. Chamberlain, Smörgåsbord (fl solo)
Brian Chamberlain, Chasing the Storm – III. The Storm (gtr solo)
B. Chamberlain, Lost Hollow Road – II. Reflections (fl/gtr)
Henning, Mirage, Opus 79 (cl/vn/pf)
Henning, Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, Opus 16 (cl/vn/pf)
Henning, Lunar Glare, Opus 98 (cl/hpschd)
Henning, Lutosławski's Lullaby, Opus 25 (pf solo)
Henning, Gaze Transfixt, Opus 23 (pf solo) – première
Henning, Nastenka's Story, Opus 75 № 10, Scene vii from the ballet White Nights, (sextet) – première

Free-will donation: All proceeds to benefit the Building Fund
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on June 14, 2010, 02:46:27 PM
"The k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble
& Special Guests in Concert

Nicole Chamberlain, flute
Brian Chamberlain, guitar
Alexey Shabalin, violin
Paul Cienniwa, harpsichord
Eric Mazonson, piano
Karl Henning, clarinet"

That should sound like a group that NAXOS needs to sign, along with their composer.   8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on June 14, 2010, 07:17:26 PM
*proceeds to track down this "Brian Chamberlain" fellow, take his guitar, and smash him over the head with it


Quote from: Cato on June 14, 2010, 02:46:27 PM
"The k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble
& Special Guests in Concert

Nicole Chamberlain, flute
Brian Chamberlain Greg Cook, guitar
Alexey Shabalin, violin
Paul Cienniwa, harpsichord
Eric Mazonson, piano
Karl Henning, clarinet"
Ah, that's better... and yes, we record for Naxos.  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 17, 2010, 05:27:14 AM
Notes on the program (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/06/notes-to-program.html).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Saul on June 17, 2010, 07:09:48 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 14, 2010, 09:12:14 AM
Monday, 21 June 2010, 7:30pm

VOLCANIC AIRBORNE EVENT

The k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble
& Special Guests in Concert

Nicole Chamberlain, flute
Brian Chamberlain, guitar
Alexey Shabalin, violin
Paul Cienniwa, harpsichord
Eric Mazonson, piano
Karl Henning, clarinet

First Congregational Church
322 Main Street, Woburn, MA  01801

Nicole Chamberlain, Toxicodendron (fl/cl/gtr) – première
N. Chamberlain, Maraschino (fl/cl) – première
Karl Henning, three for two, Opus 97 (fl/cl)
N. Chamberlain, Smörgåsbord (fl solo)
Brian Chamberlain, Chasing the Storm – III. The Storm (gtr solo)
B. Chamberlain, Lost Hollow Road – II. Reflections (fl/gtr)
Henning, Mirage, Opus 79 (cl/vn/pf)
Henning, Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, Opus 16 (cl/vn/pf)
Henning, Lunar Glare, Opus 98 (cl/hpschd)
Henning, Lutosławski's Lullaby, Opus 25 (pf solo)
Henning, Gaze Transfixt, Opus 23 (pf solo) – première
Henning, Nastenka's Story, Opus 75 № 10, Scene vii from the ballet White Nights, (sextet) – première

Free-will donation: All proceeds to benefit the Building Fund

Karl, are you performing anywhere outside the church perhaps in a more mainstream setting like a concert hall, or something?

For example, can someone hear your music in Carnegie Hall?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 18, 2010, 03:07:50 AM
This performance is "outside the church";  it is a concert, not a part of any service.

To my knowledge, none of my music is to be performed at Carnegie Hall this season.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Scarpia on June 18, 2010, 04:11:03 AM
Quote from: Saul on June 17, 2010, 07:09:48 PM
For example, can someone hear your music in Carnegie Hall?

Maybe you can perform some Henning at your next Carnegie Hall recital!   ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Saul on June 18, 2010, 06:19:50 AM
Quote from: Scarpia on June 18, 2010, 04:11:03 AM
Maybe you can perform some Henning at your next Carnegie Hall recital!   ;D

I have never been inside Carnegie Hall  :'(
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 19, 2010, 07:41:53 AM
Artwork by Maria Bablyak
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Luke on June 19, 2010, 07:46:04 AM
Very nice, Karl! And, as an aside, so good to see the words 'The karlhenning Ensemble' in print! (what is it with the lower-casing and the idiosyncratic spacing, Mr H?)

Been following, btw, even if not contributing. Haven't been around much, as you might have noticed. It's been all go over here at the Headquarters, though, and it all makes for very exciting reading!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 19, 2010, 11:03:29 AM
Quote from: Luke on June 19, 2010, 07:46:04 AM
(what is it with the lower-casing and the idiosyncratic spacing, Mr H?)

Whim!  It gets mixed reactions . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 22, 2010, 01:31:03 PM
Lunar Glare, and the sextet version of the scene from White Nights
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Luke on June 22, 2010, 01:35:00 PM
Lovely photos, Karl. Nice to be able to imagine these things from across the Atlantic...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 22, 2010, 01:36:29 PM
Shauna was there to make (what I am sure will be) a fine audio recording of the event. And there is video, which the m.d. of the church is threatening to have shown on a local cable station.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: bhodges on June 22, 2010, 01:38:35 PM
Yes, congrats, Karl!  Nice photos--definitely brings the event to life for those of us who couldn't be there. 

And hey, Karl + Cable TV sounds like a good idea!

--Bruce
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 22, 2010, 01:39:52 PM
A couple of pics which were taken after the concert.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 22, 2010, 01:44:38 PM
And . . . (blurry)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 26, 2010, 11:11:01 AM
At long last, I am listening to the 'shoestring' recording I made of Lunar Glare at the 12 May performance. While I am not mistaken in my wish that I might have played it rather better, it comes off better than I remember daring to hope.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Elgarian on June 26, 2010, 11:21:35 AM
Enjoying the photos Karl. Thanks.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 26, 2010, 08:01:19 PM
Thanks, Alan!

I am close to having (at last) audio ready to upload.  Or rather, I've goit it ready to upload, and now I need to create the events in Instant Encore and get uploading 'em.

Watch This Space.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 27, 2010, 06:43:14 AM
Among the hours (it's fun to write that, perhaps I transferred two hours and a quarter worth of sound files from my MicroTrack II) of music I puttered with yesterday, is the recital Eric Mazonson and I played at the Newton Free Library on 16 May, the two Brahms sonatas Opus 120, and for an encore, the Tropes on Parasha's Aria from my White Nights.

Eric has yet to review the mp3s I sent him, but he cautioned me that his recollection of the day is that he "made too many mistakes" for him to feel comfortable with having the files out in cyberspace.  (I made my share of mistakes and/or "mistakes," too . . . a key went weird on me in the very first phrase of the f minor sonata . . . c'est la vie.)


Other recordings (12 May at St Paul's, 18 May at King's Chapel, 22 June at the West End Branch of the BPL) I shall upload in stages.  And of course the major Henningmusick do of 21 June, whenever Shauna has a chance to make that available to us.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Luke on June 27, 2010, 11:59:01 AM
Looking forward keenly! In the meantime, are there scores and things floating about that you wouldn't mind sharing that I won't have seen? It's been a while since I downloaded any new Henning PDFs.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Elgarian on June 27, 2010, 01:06:51 PM
Still watching the space. I thought I saw a flicker out of the corner of my eye just then, but I think it was a mouse, and not an audio upload.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 27, 2010, 05:39:49 PM
I am touched by your swift and gracious interest, gents!  I wound up being called in to the shop for a shift this afternoon, so my upload schedule is pushed out a day.

Luke, I may indeed have a pdf or two which you haven't yet downloaded . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 28, 2010, 03:46:54 AM
Quote from: Luke on June 27, 2010, 08:38:05 AM. . . Except not tea, please, I don't like tea, that's where Karl and I do not see eye to eye. That could easily become a much more heated issue than anything discussed in recent days here, I imagine...  8)

Our friendship would likely stale if we agreed on everything ; )

Nor would I ever impose tea on anyone against his will!

Anyway, I am sure we will find some mutually agreeable beverage, on any occasion when we shall meet.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 30, 2010, 12:06:05 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 25, 2010, 05:59:36 AM
Word is official: DMC Duo are going to take Angular Whimsies on tour.

Only, not here to Boston (Cambridge, really) . . . they were planning to, but found that they didn't have time enough to prepare it for the tour.

Still, they like the piece, and the percussionist tells me they should be bringing it to the West Coast in December.

I don't think I've posted the score here . . . I don't think this file is quite the final version, but it's close.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Luke on June 30, 2010, 12:48:04 PM
...but I'm sure I recall seeing that, or something like it, before. I remember the pleasant surprise of seeing those bongos appear! And the bowed section, too... it all looks ear tingling, Karl! In the most basic of ways, before I even think about the notes and just look at the gestures and try to imagine the sonorities, I love these instrumental combinations you come up with, and the inventive ways you find to explore them. Rather, the possibilities you unearth in them. Reminds me of Wuorinen, that fabulous trio for bass instruments, for instance, which gives so much more than the title promises. Would love to hear this piece....among others!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 30, 2010, 02:37:54 PM
Here's an imperfect reduction for the ad hoc sextet of Scene vii of White Nights.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 01, 2010, 06:02:37 AM
Some more work on the viola sonata yesterday morning, evening, and this morning.  The three movements will bear the titles:

i. Fair Warning
ii. Suspension Bridge
iii. Tango in Boston
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Franco on July 01, 2010, 06:13:55 AM
Nice stuff, Karl - I am overwhelmed by the amount of great work being posted on GMG - this is a talented group of folks posting here!

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 01, 2010, 07:16:06 AM
Many thanks, Franco!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 01, 2010, 07:18:07 AM
Quote from: Luke on June 30, 2010, 12:48:04 PM
...but I'm sure I recall seeing that, or something like it, before. I remember the pleasant surprise of seeing those bongos appear! And the bowed section, too... it all looks ear tingling, Karl! In the most basic of ways, before I even think about the notes and just look at the gestures and try to imagine the sonorities, I love these instrumental combinations you come up with, and the inventive ways you find to explore them. Rather, the possibilities you unearth in them. Reminds me of Wuorinen, that fabulous trio for bass instruments, for instance, which gives so much more than the title promises. Would love to hear this piece....among others!

Fingers are tightly crossed that the Duo will take this with them to the West Coast;  they're making documents of all their performances.

And thanks for reminding me of that Wuorinen Trio, which (strange to tell) I don't think I've ever heard!  Must rectify that instanter.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 02, 2010, 06:40:07 AM
Holiday weekend!  Looking forward to intensive work on the viola sonata . . . will post.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 05, 2010, 02:44:54 PM
A little bit of audio vérité . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 05, 2010, 03:34:39 PM
First Bops are up. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/revisiting-moon.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 06, 2010, 03:24:20 AM
(Strange, I thought I had linked ReverbNation . . . try again.)

At this point I do not expect that Eric Mazonson will wish me to make the Brahms Sonatas available publicly.  So rather than create an event at Instant Encore just for the encore we played that Sunday (the Tropes on Parasha's Aria from White Nights), I have added that mp3 to my ReverbNation profile (http://www.reverbnation.com/#/karlhenning).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Elgarian on July 06, 2010, 01:26:09 PM
Listening to Swivels and Bops now for the second time, as I write this. Initial reaction is strange, as if there are two listeners rather than one. The first listener panics a bit and keeps saying, wait, wait, that's out of tune and this is out of tune, and in any case where is the tune? I need something to hang onto. But the second listener, who seems to be the one who controls my smiling muscles, finds it all pretty good fun, and finds himself conjuring up images of people on busy streets, dodging traffic. Then in the closing half minute there's a feeling of descent ending with a plop - similar sort of feeling to that Enigma Variation about the bulldog jumping into the water, but more gently humorous.

So it's strange, having these two responses running parallel to each other. Is it normal, I wonder? Which one is me? Whatever the answer is, I think this is good for me, Karl. And it's a great title.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 06, 2010, 02:51:03 PM
I often have parallel listeners, so you aren't alone, Alan -- whether it's normal . . . .

Glad you're enjoying the piece!  It's the one piece which was included on all four programs, so (and we already know not to be worried that none of the four outings yet was perfect) there will be observations of swivels from several swivelling angles.

Many thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 06, 2010, 03:16:08 PM
I should probably fear to publish these performances, rough as they are in (many) spots . . . but we played enough events these past two months, that I can let a few roughs stride alongside the smooth.  Audio from the 18 May event (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/later-at-kings.html) is up.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 06, 2010, 03:32:15 PM
Peter & I rushed the Birds . . . not a fatal misstep, perhaps . . . wonder what running time Nicole & I brought it in at? . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 06, 2010, 04:42:06 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 01, 2010, 07:18:07 AM
And thanks for reminding me of that Wuorinen Trio, which (strange to tell) I don't think I've ever heard!  Must rectify that instanter.

Done.  Great piece!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Saul on July 07, 2010, 01:45:19 PM

Karl, I saw a few clips of you on youtube playing  the clarinet with a woman in someone's house.

Must have been loads of fun...

It sure looked like it was...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 07, 2010, 03:50:36 PM
It's always fun to play.  Possibly the reason we use the verb play.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Saul on July 07, 2010, 04:21:25 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 07, 2010, 03:50:36 PM
It's always fun to play.  Possibly the reason we use the verb play.

You're a playa... :) :D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 08, 2010, 02:20:56 AM
Audio from 22 June at the BPL (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/ande-then-there-was-library.html) is up.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 08, 2010, 06:45:15 AM
Tolerable degree of consistency in the pace of Swivels & Bops, really.  Timings for three of the four performances are:

3:38 (12 May)
3:27 (18 May)
3:40 (22 June)

We do not yet have audio for the 21 June concert.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 08, 2010, 07:08:39 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 08, 2010, 06:45:15 AM
Tolerable degree of consistency in the pace of Swivels & Bops, really.  Timings for three of the four performances are:

3:38 (12 May)
3:27 (18 May)
3:40 (22 June)

We do not yet have audio for the 21 June concert.


Not surprised that Peter & I were able to take it on the faster side (12 & 18 May) than Nicole & I;  Peter & I had had the benefit of at least three rehearsals (and the 18 May performance, the additional benefit of the previous performance).  Nicole & I didn't rehearse the piece until th day of our first performance together (21 June).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 09, 2010, 11:32:00 AM
Sign My Snarling Movie is on its way!

(All right, that was OT.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 11, 2010, 07:23:32 AM
Standing here on 34th St, waiting for the Bolt Bus which will ferry me back to the Town of the Pulse. Just had a lovely breakfast with Bruce.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: bhodges on July 11, 2010, 07:27:55 AM
I enjoyed it, too, Karl!  (And glad you made it on time!)  I hope all the degenerate music we listened to didn't turn your brain into mush.  ;D

--Bruce
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 11, 2010, 07:36:50 AM
If it did, I rely on you gents to alert me (with all possible discretion). And now I am on board!  Was a long queue, but my ticket turned out to be a sort of priority seating. Sweet!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 12, 2010, 11:28:32 AM
Even while I am at work on the viola sonata, I am plotting the next piece . . . I've about done selecting texts for a cantata for soprano, mezzo, recorder, alto flute & harpsichord.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Luke on July 12, 2010, 11:47:18 AM
Well, the instrumentation sounds enchanting! - will you divulge the texts?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 12, 2010, 12:27:48 PM
Probably tomorrow . . . still mulling one matter . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 13, 2010, 03:39:33 AM
Some work on the viola sonata on the bus ride in. Slow and steady . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 13, 2010, 06:20:49 AM
The texts which I have (probably entirely too ambitiously)  selected for the Cantata are:

I.  "The Crystalline Ship" — Leo Schulte

And so the crystalline ship has sailed,
Where you feasted on the soul's hard bread,

With the winds in league
With the seas calm or gale
The crystalline ship must sail
Somewhere
You rested in the soul's long bed,
And dreamed you were alive
On the crystalline ship
With the fish and the birds
And the cook in the galley
Sings to her ears
That water is a three-edged sword,
One for the skin and one for the bone
And one for the spirit all alone,
Who is tempted to splash and thrash
The Pacific of your mind's distress
That the crystalline ship has sailed
Somewhere
You bested the sea and split the shell
With a three-edged sword
Of pain and smiles and a wondering blue,
And now launch a vessel found only in you
Left behind by the crystalline ship.

II.  from "On the Morning of Christ's Nativity (Hymn)" — Milton

No War, or Battails sound
Was heard the World around:
The idle spear and shield were high up hung;

The hooked Chariot stood
Unstain'd with hostile blood,
The Trumpet spake not to the armed throng,
And Kings sate still with awfull eye,
As if they surely knew their sovran Lord was by.

But peacefull was the night
Wherin the Prince of light
His raign of peace upon the earth began:
The Windes, with wonder whist,
Smoothly the waters kist,
Whispering new joyes to the milde Ocean,

Who now hath quite forgot to rave,
While Birds of Calm sit brooding on the charmed wave.

III.  "A Cradle Song" — Blake

Sweet dreams form a shade,
O'er my lovely infants head.
Sweet dreams of pleasant streams,
By happy silent moony beams

Sweet sleep with soft down.
Weave thy brows an infant crown.
Sweet sleep Angel mild,
Hover o'er my happy child.

Sweet smiles in the night,
Hover over my delight.
Sweet smiles Mothers smiles,
All the livelong night beguiles.

Sweet moans, dovelike sighs,
Chase not slumber from thy eyes,
Sweet moans, sweeter smiles,
All the dovelike moans beguiles.

Sleep sleep happy child,
All creation slept and smil'd.
Sleep sleep, happy sleep.
While o'er thee thy mother weep

Sweet babe in thy face,
Holy image I can trace.
Sweet babe once like thee.
Thy maker lay and wept for me

Wept for me for thee for all,
When he was an infant small.
Thou his image ever see.
Heavenly face that smiles on thee,

Smiles on thee on me on all,
Who became an infant small,
Infant smiles are His own smiles,
Heaven & earth to peace beguiles.

IV.  "My Symphony" — Wm Henry Channing

To live content with small means;
To seek elegance rather than luxury,
and refinement rather than fashion;
To be worthy, not respectable, and wealthy, not rich;

To study hard, think quietly,
Talk gently,
Act frankly;
To listen to stars and birds, to babes and sages, with open heart;
To bear all cheerfully,
Do all bravely,
Await occasions,
Hurry never.
In a word, to let the spiritual, unbidden and unconscious, grow up through the common.

This is to be my symphony.

V.  "These, I singing in spring" — Whitman

THESE, I, singing in spring, collect for lovers,

(For who but I should understand lovers, and all their sorrow and joy?
And who but I should be the poet of comrades?)

Collecting, I traverse the garden, the world—but soon I pass the gates,
Now along the pond-side—now wading in a little, fearing not the wet,
Now by the post-and-rail fences, where the old stones thrown there, pick'd from the fields, have accumulated,
(Wild-flowers and vines and weeds come up through the stones, and partly cover them—
Beyond these I pass,)
Far, far in the forest, before I think where I go,
Solitary, smelling the earthy smell, stopping now and then in the silence,
Alone I had thought—yet soon a troop gathers around me,
Some walk by my side, and some behind, and some embrace my arms or neck,
They, the spirits of dear friends, dead or alive—thicker they come, a great crowd, and I in the middle,
Collecting, dispensing, singing in spring, there I wander with them,
Plucking something for tokens—tossing toward whoever is near me;
Here! lilac, with a branch of pine,
Here, out of my pocket, some moss which I pull'd off a live-oak in Florida, as it hung trailing down,
Here, some pinks and laurel leaves, and a handful of sage,
And here what I now draw from the water, wading in the pondside,
(O here I last saw him that tenderly loves me—and returns again, never to separate from me,
And this, O this shall henceforth be the token of comrades—this Calamus-root shall,
Interchange it, youths, with each other! Let none render it back!)
And twigs of maple, and a bunch of wild orange, and chestnut,
And stems of currants, and plum-blows, and the aromatic cedar:
These, I, compass'd around by a thick cloud of spirits,

Wandering, point to, or touch as I pass, or throw them loosely from me,
Indicating to each one what he shall have—giving something to each;
But what I drew from the water by the pond-side, that I reserve,
I will give of it—but only to them that love, as I myself am capable of loving.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 13, 2010, 06:31:15 AM
On one level, I feel mildly conflicted about the Milton . . . About a year ago, perhaps, I came across the stanza beginning "But peacefull was the night," all on its own, and immediately knew that I wanted to set it to music at some point.

In assembling the five texts together, and fetching electronic copies off'n the Internet, of course I discovered that the Milton Ur-text is nowhere near so brief.  At a cursory glance, it all looks worth setting — but in its entirety, it would burst the scale of the proposed piece.

I am content to just take an excerpt for my present purposes . . . I'm still thinking about maybe adding another 8 or 16 lines.

All the text there at once, it sure does look daunting.

But then, I remember that I did, with patient application, manage to set the Passion; and so my spirit is becalmed.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on July 13, 2010, 09:54:20 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 13, 2010, 06:31:15 AM
On one level, I feel mildly conflicted about the Milton . . . About a year ago, perhaps, I came across the stanza beginning "But peacefull was the night," all on its own, and immediately knew that I wanted to set it to music at some point.

In assembling the five texts together, and fetching electronic copies off'n the Internet, of course I discovered that the Milton Ur-text is nowhere near so brief.  At a cursory glance, it all looks worth setting — but in its entirety, it would burst the scale of the proposed piece.

I am content to just take an excerpt for my present purposes . . . I'm still thinking about maybe adding another 8 or 16 lines.

All the text there at once, it sure does look daunting.


But then, I remember that I did, with patient application, manage to set the Passion; and so my spirit is becalmed.


The Whitman especially seems daunting!  To paraphrase a famous line the poem seems to have "too many words."    $:)

But should one dare to second-guess Whitman?    :o

I know that I would not like to be second-guessed in such things.   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 13, 2010, 09:57:25 AM
From one angle, the sequence of poems could be seen as a kind of life-cycle.  And, perhaps to suggest the cyclical nature, the Cantata does not open with the beginning of the cycle.

From another angle, the poems themselves are in roughly chronological harmony with the life-cycle idea . . . the birth poems from the 17th and 18th centuries, the poems of 'vivid adulthood' from the 19th century, and the poem with resonance of "The undiscover'd country from whose bourn / No traveller returns" from the 21st.


Footnotely, the birth-poems come from English poets, and the after poems from American, which reflects America as a sort of cultural offspring of England.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 13, 2010, 10:01:35 AM
Quote from: Cato on July 13, 2010, 09:54:20 AM
The Whitman especially seems daunting!  To paraphrase a famous line the poem seems to have "too many words."    $:)

He does have a tendency to riff!  I'm not so worried about that, of itself, since I am planning a fairly energetic delivery for that one . . . but this consideration does incline me to leave the Milton excerpt as here displayed, and maybe not expand the text of the Cantata any more.

I've long loved Whitman, but I haven't set anything since a student work at UVa (gosh, wonder if I have that MS. anywhere?)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Scarpia on July 13, 2010, 10:27:39 AM
Those texts are so old!  Far be it for me to interfere, but mostly great composers in the past have set texts which were more contemporary to them.  If I were going to try to write a piece with voices, I'd want to try to set something like this (which I have referred to before on this board).

http://www.poetryconnection.net/poets/Nazim_Hikmet/2369

Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 13, 2010, 06:20:49 AM
The texts which I have (probably entirely too ambitiously)  selected for the Cantata are:

I.  "The Crystalline Ship" — Leo Schulte
...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Luke on July 13, 2010, 10:41:12 AM
Quote from: Scarpia on July 13, 2010, 10:27:39 AM
Those texts are so old!  Far be it for me to interfere, but mostly great composers in the past have set texts which were more contemporary to them.  If I were going to try to write a piece with voices, I'd want to try to set something like this (which I have referred to before on this board).

http://www.poetryconnection.net/poets/Nazim_Hikmet/2369

That Schulte guy especially....
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Franco on July 13, 2010, 10:47:11 AM
Quote from: Scarpia on July 13, 2010, 10:27:39 AM
Those texts are so old!  Far be it for me to interfere, but mostly great composers in the past have set texts which were more contemporary to them.  If I were going to try to write a piece with voices, I'd want to try to set something like this (which I have referred to before on this board).

http://www.poetryconnection.net/poets/Nazim_Hikmet/2369

I assume you are joking.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Scarpia on July 13, 2010, 10:51:14 AM
Quote from: Franco on July 13, 2010, 10:47:11 AM
I assume you are joking.

Why would I be joking?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Franco on July 13, 2010, 11:08:59 AM
Quote from: Scarpia on July 13, 2010, 10:51:14 AM
Why would I be joking?

Oh, sorry. 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 13, 2010, 11:12:01 AM
Quote from: Scarpia on July 13, 2010, 10:27:39 AM
Those texts are so old!  Far be it for me to interfere, but mostly great composers in the past have set texts which were more contemporary to them.

I see no objection to setting old texts.  I am sorry that my selection offends you.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Scarpia on July 13, 2010, 11:12:25 AM
Quote from: Luke on July 13, 2010, 10:41:12 AM
That Schulte guy especially....

Never heard of him, but he sounds like he should have lived 200 years ago, even if he didn't.   8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Scarpia on July 13, 2010, 11:14:02 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 13, 2010, 11:12:01 AM
I see no objection to setting old texts.  I am sorry that my selection offends you.

Never said it offended me.  It's just that those old texts have been around a long long time and lots of composers have had the chance to set them.  It strikes me that if you set something written recently, at least you don't have to compete with Beethoven.   8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 13, 2010, 11:15:44 AM
Quote from: Scarpia on July 13, 2010, 11:12:25 AM
Never heard of him, but he sounds like he should have lived 200 years ago, even if he didn't.   8)


You know, an interesting parenthesis here . . . after the service at which the First Church Boston choir first sang my setting of "Love is the spirit of this church," one of the parishioners told the choir director that she was astonished, on looking the bulletin over, to find that the composer of that piece was yet living.

I'm not sure that sounds quite right, but I'll leave it . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 13, 2010, 11:16:51 AM
Quote from: Scarpia on July 13, 2010, 11:14:02 AM
Never said it offended me.  It's just that those old texts have been around a long long time and lots of composers have had the chance to set them.  It strikes me that if you set something written recently, at least you don't have to compete with Beethoven.   8)

I don't recall Beethoven setting either of the texts which would in principle been available to him ; )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on July 13, 2010, 12:45:55 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 12, 2010, 11:28:32 AM
Even while I am at work on the viola sonata, I am plotting the next piece . . . I've about done selecting texts for a cantata for soprano, mezzo, recorder, alto flute & harpsichord.

The instrumentation seems appropriate for such old poems!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Scarpia on July 13, 2010, 12:49:56 PM
Quote from: Cato on July 13, 2010, 12:45:55 PM
The instrumentation seems appropriate for such old poems!

No viola da gamba? 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 13, 2010, 12:56:16 PM
No pleasing you here, is there, Scarps? ; )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Scarpia on July 13, 2010, 01:05:19 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 13, 2010, 12:56:16 PM
No pleasing you here, is there, Scarps? ; )

I'm just keeping my fingers crossed that it will be pantonal.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on July 13, 2010, 01:08:56 PM
Quote from: Scarpia on July 13, 2010, 12:49:56 PM
No viola da gamba?

Why not go all the way with a 14-string viola d'amore ?

(http://www.orpheon.org/oldsite/Fotos/Fotos-Instr/vda_salomon-hdbk.jpg)

(http://www.springersmusic.co.uk/Library/Instruments/Violins/V%20viola%20d%20amore2%20F.JPG)

Scarpia wrote:

QuoteI'm just keeping my fingers crossed that it will be pantonal.

I suspect it must be Zeus-tonal: Karl would not fool around with such minor deities!   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Scarpia on July 13, 2010, 01:39:01 PM
If you do go pantonal, here's my suggested tone row (I take a strict interpretation of the rules).

C G F# C  F E C D# C# G# A C# A# B C# D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 13, 2010, 03:16:25 PM
This is early in the process, so I pray you think kindly . . . I'm having fun with it, though.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Scarpia on July 13, 2010, 03:19:17 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 13, 2010, 03:16:25 PM
This is early in the process, so I pray you think kindly . . . I'm having fun with it, though.

The last page shows a certain lack of inspiration.  Do we really have to sit through all those measures of rests?  ::)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 13, 2010, 03:39:42 PM
Well, when you're right, you're right; I'd better fill out that space.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 14, 2010, 05:26:24 AM
The bus this morning was a little more rumbly than usual. And my pen was starting to dry up. Still got some music written, though.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 17, 2010, 04:31:35 PM
I'm covering more ground without tidying up what's come before . . . again, practice mercy . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Luke on July 17, 2010, 11:33:44 PM
Is this a fugato I see before me.....?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 18, 2010, 04:53:59 AM
Don't know what came over me ; )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 19, 2010, 04:29:06 AM
Well, I got a very little more work done on Fair Warning this weekend; but largely I took the weekend off.  Sketched some more on the bus ride in; will see if I cannot build up a head of steam here.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 19, 2010, 05:22:03 AM
Now, here's kind of a funny thought.  While I am warmly interested in a disc mentioned elsewhere, of some Martinů cantatas with chamber accompaniment, I know that I want to write my own cantata (mentioned here (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg429615.html#msg429615)) before I listen to them.  OTOH, I have ordered in probably about eight discs of other Martinů music, to which I may well listen before I have completed the viola sonata with scarcely a concern.  Perhaps because I already have a sufficiently strong notion of the viola sonata, and this because I am currently at work on it (even when I am an apparent dud over the weekend). Who knows?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 19, 2010, 05:24:34 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 19, 2010, 03:52:21 AM
Brahms
Chorale Preludes, Opus 122
Nicholas Danby

Recorded at the Church of the Immaculate Conception
Mayfair, London

I love music and performances like this, for listening makes me want to write more organ music.  It's an impulse I must resist, or rather, re-channel into the pieces on my writing-desk at present.  But all the same, a great feeling.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 20, 2010, 03:43:55 AM
The twisty, noodly viola passage which I sketched over three brief sessions yesterday (morning bus ride, part of lunch break, afternoon bus ride) works every bit as well as I imagined it;  and I added light-touch piano gloss here and there.  Color me inordinately pleased with the result.

This morning I started the next section, peaceful dissonant chords in the piano at a relaxed tempo.  The piece has at last taken on its own existence, and it seems all I need to do is . . . show up.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 20, 2010, 03:15:24 PM
Okay, noodly notes and beyond . . . just past half finished with this first movement of the viola sonata (which is to say, that big double-bar at the bottom of page 9 is a lie . . . .) ::
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Saul on July 20, 2010, 04:43:41 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 20, 2010, 03:15:24 PM
Okay, noodly notes and beyond . . . just past half finished with this first movement of the viola sonata (which is to say, that big double-bar at the bottom of page 9 is a lie . . . .) ::

A Mp3 can do wonders you know...

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Luke on July 20, 2010, 10:02:39 PM
Saul, pay attention - it's only in a half-finished state, Karl's 'baring all' in showing us the piece in this condition, but he's not going to be able to have a recording of it yet. Use your eyes and your internal ear!  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on July 21, 2010, 04:06:41 AM
Quote from: Luke on July 20, 2010, 10:02:39 PM
Saul, pay attention - it's only in a half-finished state, Karl's 'baring all' in showing us the piece in this condition, but he's not going to be able to have a recording of it yet. Use your eyes and your internal ear! :)


:o    ???    :o    ???    :o    ???   

0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 21, 2010, 04:10:09 AM
Yes, Luke, it does feel strange "publishing" a work-in-(halting)-progess, but then, most of us are mates here : )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Luke on July 21, 2010, 04:15:19 AM
Quote from: Cato on July 21, 2010, 04:06:41 AM

:o    ???    :o    ???    :o    ???   

0:)

Where's the smiley for 'my thoughts exactly'?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Luke on July 21, 2010, 04:17:46 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 21, 2010, 04:10:09 AM
Yes, Luke, it does feel strange "publishing" a work-in-(halting)-progess, but then, most of us are mates here : )

Absolutely - the same reason I don't feel shy about putting up my deeply flawed early efforts: because (IMO) these threads oughtn't to be merely a composer's shop window - mentioning no names - but a glimpse into his workshop and a chance for him to explore and explain and ramble.... That's why I value mine so much, anyway.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Saul on July 21, 2010, 02:08:01 PM
Quote from: Luke on July 20, 2010, 10:02:39 PM
Saul, pay attention - it's only in a half-finished state, Karl's 'baring all' in showing us the piece in this condition, but he's not going to be able to have a recording of it yet. Use your eyes and your internal ear!  :)


Got it...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on July 21, 2010, 07:04:07 PM
Quote from: Luke on July 21, 2010, 04:17:46 AM
Absolutely - the same reason I don't feel shy about putting up my deeply flawed early efforts: because (IMO) these threads oughtn't to be merely a composer's shop window - mentioning no names - but a glimpse into his workshop and a chance for him to explore and explain and ramble.... That's why I value mine so much, anyway.
Yes, we all like to look inside and analyze the details of Karl's soul together. I once found a miniature clarinet keychain inside of it, with Stravinsky's autograph.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 24, 2010, 05:15:49 AM
This week I was puttering with a passage in Fair Warning, a non-retrogradeable rhythm which does not round out to an even beat, thus repetition of the pattern provides fresh relations against the underlying meter. Not that this rhythmic game is The Thing (though it is, I think, playfully cool). It's one element which serves as a 'binding'. Both structural, and yet generating surface interest as well.

So, the non-ret. rhythm will 'round out' to the even crotchet after the fourth iteration. Decided to set a contrapuntal voice in the bass augmented by a factor of 3 (16th-note = dotted-eighth), and entering some eleven-ish bars in. So we've got (drumroll, please) . . . contrast (the two voices moving at different paces); unity (the two voices adhere to the same pattern); & convergence upon the same goal.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Scarpia on July 24, 2010, 09:27:38 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 24, 2010, 05:15:49 AM
This week I was puttering with a passage in Fair Warning, a non-retrogradeable rhythm which does not round out to an even beat, thus repetition of the pattern provides fresh relations against the underlying meter.

Is it obvious how a rhythm can be non-retrogradeable?  Is it like Scriabin's Mysterium, if you retrograde it, the world comes to an end?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 24, 2010, 10:38:05 AM
Hasn't come to an end yet (the world, I mean).  Basically a series of rhythmic values such that, in reversing the series, you again yield the series itself.  A kind of Augenmusik, I suppose . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Scarpia on July 24, 2010, 01:19:29 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 24, 2010, 10:38:05 AM
Hasn't come to an end yet (the world, I mean).  Basically a series of rhythmic values such that, in reversing the series, you again yield the series itself.  A kind of Augenmusik, I suppose . . . .

Well, I must say "non-retrogradable" is very strange nomenclature for something that is it's own retrograde. 

In math, the inverse of 2 is 1/2, the inverse of 3 is 1/3, and the inverse of 1 is 1/1 =  1.  So 1 is its own inverse, but that doesn't mean 1 is non-invertible.  If you want something that is non-invertible you can consider zero.  The inverse of 0 is 1/0, which is undefined.  Therefore 0 is non-invertible. 1 isn't non-invertible.

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 24, 2010, 01:23:31 PM
Perhaps, like "atonal," we can note the insufficiency of the term, while acknowledging that historic use makes it nevertheless the clearest term.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Scarpia on July 24, 2010, 01:31:06 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 24, 2010, 01:23:31 PM
Perhaps, like "atonal," we can note the insufficiency of the term, while acknowledging that historic use makes it nevertheless the clearest term.

Ok, then, it seems like it is exceedingly easy to write rhythmically non-retrogradable melodies.  I guess we can claim that Mozart pioneered non-retrogradable rhythm in the theme of his symphony No 41, finale.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7b/MozartJupiterFinaleTheme.PNG)

Maybe I'll try putting that claim in the Wikipedia page and see how long it stays in there.   8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on July 24, 2010, 02:11:10 PM
Quote from: Scarpia on July 24, 2010, 01:31:06 PM
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7b/MozartJupiterFinaleTheme.PNG)

Maybe I'll try putting that claim in the Wikipedia page and see how long it stays in there.   8)
I want to see it there!  :D
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-retrogradable_rhythm
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Scarpia on July 24, 2010, 02:32:36 PM
Quote from: Greg on July 24, 2010, 02:11:10 PM
I want to see it there!  :D
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-retrogradable_rhythm

No dice.  Can't edit that page unless you are part of some sort of music theory project.

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on July 24, 2010, 03:05:18 PM
I don't know... it looks like you can. I'm working on it right now.


EDIT: I can't figure it out. I can get it to link to the image, but not display the image, so I didn't change it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 24, 2010, 05:25:28 PM
Four instances of the same rhythmic duration, reversed, is also four instances of the same rhythmic duration: amazing! ; )

The term, BTW, comes from Messiaen's Technique de mon langage musical (http://oliviermessiaen.net/musical-language/rhythmic-language#a3).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Scarpia on July 24, 2010, 05:37:26 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 24, 2010, 05:25:28 PM
Four instances of the same rhythmic duration, reversed, is also four instances of the same rhythmic duration: amazing! ; )

That is the point (two, actually).  1)  It is not accurate, because these the rhythms involved are perfectly retrogradable, they have the (perhaps) interesting property that they are the same as their retrograde.  The rest of the universe refers to this as a palindrome.  If you insist on using the word retrograde, they are self-retrogrades.  2)  There is nothing particularly unique or subtle about such rhythms since the dullest rhythmic figures have this property.

Quote
The term, BTW, comes from Messiaen's Technique de mon langage musical (http://oliviermessiaen.net/musical-language/rhythmic-language#a3).

Which tends to reinforce my prejudice that Messiaen was not too bright.

Now, I'm starting to sense you wishing I had never come back.   8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 24, 2010, 05:44:39 PM
Well, your prejudices are not my contract, could not be.  But Messiaen not troubling himself to find a term which would be consistent with mathematics, hardly maps onto Messiaen not being too bright.  He was a composer, and spent his energies elsewhere.

Of the 16-year-old Martinů, Wikipedia notes:


QuoteIn 1906 he became a violin student at the Prague Conservatory, where he studied briefly before being dismissed for "incorrigible negligence".

I suppose he wasn't very bright, either? Or, in this specific case, that he mustn't have had much aptitude for music.  We cannot expect artists to conform to pigeonholes.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 24, 2010, 05:46:07 PM
Quote from: Scarpia on July 24, 2010, 05:37:26 PM
Now, I'm starting to sense you wishing I had never come back.

Not a bit of it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Scarpia on July 25, 2010, 02:53:34 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 24, 2010, 05:44:39 PM
I suppose he wasn't very bright, either? Or, in this specific case, that he mustn't have had much aptitude for music.  We cannot expect artists to conform to pigeonholes.

I don't blame Martinu for getting kicked out.  Rebelliousness led to his unconventional style.  I'm not concerned with whether Messiaen got along with his teachers either.  I'm concerned with the fact that he came up with definitions which lack insight.  His "modes of limited transposition" are a similar case.  In both cases it is much more straightforward to describe the patterns as being symmetrical or periodic.  He also claimed that he had enunciated all possible modes of limited transposition, after which others were found.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 25, 2010, 02:59:06 PM
The insights which concern (and inspire) me are Messiaen's musical insights.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Franco on July 25, 2010, 03:45:41 PM
Since the whole point of performing an operation such as retrograde on a phrase is to yield a related but different version of a motive, then a motive which was a rhythmic palindrome, in effect, would be a non-candidate for that kind of operation.  Non-retrogradeable is a term that may have limited usefulness, but is a useful term for music composition (btw, Scarpia, my spell checker does like it either).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Scarpia on July 25, 2010, 04:00:30 PM
Quote from: Franco on July 25, 2010, 03:45:41 PM
Since the whole point of performing an operation such as retrograde on a phrase is to yield a related but different version of a motive, then a motive which was a rhythmic palindrome, in effect, would be a non-candidate for that kind of operation.  Non-retrogradeable is a term that may have limited usefulness, but is a useful term for music composition (btw, Scarpia, my spell checker does like it either).

I'm not saying the distinction isn't useful.  It may very well be useful.  It is poorly formulated.  The "nonretrogradable" rhythm certainly is retrogradable, it just transforms back to itself under retrograde.  Is it reasonable to say the number 1 is unsquareable because the square of 1 is still 1?  To say that it can't be retrograded is false.  It is an auto-retrograde, perhaps.  Or to use words already in the dictionary, it is symmetric, or a palindrome.

And since Messiaen wrote a fancy book on composition in which he declared that he discovered all possible "modes of limited transposition" after which numerous other modes were immediately found, I feel justified in stating that Messiaen wasn't the sharpest tool in the shed.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Luke on July 26, 2010, 02:53:17 AM
Whilst I can see exactly the point Scarps is making - and I had the same problem with Messiaen's terminology myself at one point - the crux of it is, Messiaen was a composer, not a mathematician. Which doesn't = me trying to excuse him for mathematical error, but which fact explains perfectly adequately, to my mind (which works similarly when it comes to musical matters, I think), how to him everything, and especially everything with a musical application, such as these rhythms and modes, was filtered through composition. The rhythms might be retrogradable, but for compositional purposes they aren't: 'this is one of those rhythms I can't use backwards' is how he would have thought of it, hence the terminology.

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 26, 2010, 04:33:49 AM
Quote from: Luke on July 26, 2010, 02:53:17 AM
Whilst I can see exactly the point Scarps is making - and I had the same problem with Messiaen's terminology myself at one point - the crux of it is, Messiaen was a composer, not a mathematician. Which doesn't = me trying to excuse him for mathematical error, but which fact explains perfectly adequately, to my mind (which works similarly when it comes to musical matters, I think), how to him everything, and especially everything with a musical application, such as these rhythms and modes, was filtered through composition. The rhythms might be retrogradable, but for compositional purposes they aren't: 'this is one of those rhythms I can't use backwards' is how he would have thought of it, hence the terminology.

Ditto, ditto.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on July 26, 2010, 06:18:07 AM
Quote from: Luke on July 26, 2010, 02:53:17 AM
Whilst I can see exactly the point Scarps is making - and I had the same problem with Messiaen's terminology myself at one point - the crux of it is, Messiaen was a composer, not a mathematician. Which doesn't = me trying to excuse him for mathematical error, but which fact explains perfectly adequately, to my mind (which works similarly when it comes to musical matters, I think), how to him everything, and especially everything with a musical application, such as these rhythms and modes, was filtered through composition. The rhythms might be retrogradable, but for compositional purposes they aren't: 'this is one of those rhythms I can't use backwards' is how he would have thought of it, hence the terminology.

Precisely: therefore, the ultimate questions always are, "How does this sound?" and "Does this sound in this work make sense to me as a composer?"  The mathematical balances might work out, but not result in the sound that seems right to the composer.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Scarpia on July 26, 2010, 06:35:25 AM
Quote from: Luke on July 26, 2010, 02:53:17 AM
Whilst I can see exactly the point Scarps is making - and I had the same problem with Messiaen's terminology myself at one point - the crux of it is, Messiaen was a composer, not a mathematician. Which doesn't = me trying to excuse him for mathematical error, but which fact explains perfectly adequately, to my mind (which works similarly when it comes to musical matters, I think), how to him everything, and especially everything with a musical application, such as these rhythms and modes, was filtered through composition. The rhythms might be retrogradable, but for compositional purposes they aren't: 'this is one of those rhythms I can't use backwards' is how he would have thought of it, hence the terminology.

My problem with Messiaen is precisely that he seems to get twisted up in these numerological puzzles, which don't make for compelling music.   The "modes of limited transposition" for instance.  What person who has dabbled with composition has not discovered and been fascinated by the whole tone scale...for a day or so.  That's how long it takes to exhaust it's possibilities and realize how limiting it is. 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on July 26, 2010, 06:41:34 AM
Quote from: Scarpia on July 26, 2010, 06:35:25 AM
My problem with Messiaen is precisely that he seems to get twisted up in these numerological puzzles, which don't make for compelling music.   The "modes of limited transposition" for instance.  What person who has dabbled with composition has not discovered and been fascinated by the whole tone scale...for a day or so.  That's how long it takes to exhaust it's possibilities and realize how limiting it is.
I kind of felt the same way about the blues scale (and power chords in general) when I first starting learning the guitar.  :D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Franco on July 26, 2010, 06:44:48 AM
Quote from: Scarpia on July 26, 2010, 06:35:25 AM
My problem with Messiaen is precisely that he seems to get twisted up in these numerological puzzles, which don't make for compelling music.   The "modes of limited transposition" for instance.  What person who has dabbled with composition has not discovered and been fascinated by the whole tone scale...for a day or so.  That's how long it takes to exhaust it's possibilities and realize how limiting it is.

Your opinion that Messiaen's music is not compelling is not an opinion I share. 

Concerning the whole tone scale, Debussy used this scale to great effect, leading me to deduce that the problem is not with the scale.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Scarpia on July 26, 2010, 06:45:29 AM
Quote from: Greg on July 26, 2010, 06:41:34 AM
I kind of felt the same way about the blues scale (and power chords in general) when I first starting learning the guitar.  :D

Quite so, but real blues players don't limit themselves to a scale.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 26, 2010, 06:50:58 AM
Quote from: Scarpia on July 26, 2010, 06:35:25 AM
My problem with Messiaen is precisely that he seems to get twisted up in these numerological puzzles, which don't make for compelling music.   The "modes of limited transposition" for instance.  What person who has dabbled with composition has not discovered and been fascinated by the whole tone scale...for a day or so.  That's how long it takes to exhaust it's possibilities and realize how limiting it is.

It's a resource (and one which, as Franco notes, Debussy and others have used effectively) not a limitation.

Similarly, I have no trouble with Messiaen detailing these various resources of which he makes use.  It is clear what use he makes of them in the Quatuor, but equally clear (to my ears, at any rate) that the composer has made expert artistic use of them, and that they did not prove in any way a limitation.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 26, 2010, 06:54:48 AM
Quote from: Scarpia on July 26, 2010, 06:35:25 AM
. . . What person who has dabbled with composition has not discovered and been fascinated by the whole tone scale...for a day or so.  That's how long it takes to exhaust it's possibilities and realize how limiting it is.

Well, this sounds as if we should take the fact that Teresa and Saul "tried to write a twelve-tone piece," the result of which exercise was twaddle, as somehow 'defining' the exercise (or even twelve-tone writing) as inartistic.

I cannot credit the illustration, sorry
: )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Scarpia on July 26, 2010, 07:35:40 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 26, 2010, 06:54:48 AM
Well, this sounds as if we should take the fact that Teresa and Saul "tried to write a twelve-tone piece," the result of which exercise was twaddle, as somehow 'defining' the exercise (or even twelve-tone writing) as inartistic.

Fine, Debussy put some whole-tone froth on some of his works.   Are you seriously claiming that you can write a substantial body of music using the whole tone scale?  Every note is the same as every other note.  What is there to do with it, after you've gotten tired of running up and down the scales?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 26, 2010, 07:48:09 AM
Quote from: Scarpia on July 26, 2010, 07:35:40 AM
Fine, Debussy put some whole-tone froth on some of his works.   Are you seriously claiming that you can write a substantial body of music using the whole tone scale?  Every not is the same as every other note.  What is there to do with it, after you've gotten tired of running up and down the scales?

Well, your exaggeration is not quite what I am claiming, is it?

Nonetheless, your caricature curiositizes my compositional mind: Can one make a piece work, using [only one or the other transposition of] the whole-tone scale, and nought else?  Say, I might just try that for one number of the Cantata . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 26, 2010, 07:48:31 AM
Is your av a Hopper, BTW?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Scarpia on July 26, 2010, 07:55:04 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 26, 2010, 07:48:31 AM
Is your av a Hopper, BTW?

Yes, as was the previous.  Eventually I'll cycle around to some of the the indecent ones.   8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Luke on July 26, 2010, 09:06:45 AM
Quote from: Scarpia on July 26, 2010, 06:35:25 AM
My problem with Messiaen is precisely that he seems to get twisted up in these numerological puzzles, which don't make for compelling music.   The "modes of limited transposition" for instance.  What person who has dabbled with composition has not discovered and been fascinated by the whole tone scale...for a day or so.  That's how long it takes to exhaust it's possibilities and realize how limiting it is.

Well, that's not an opinion I share - the very different uses the whole-tone scale is put to by Debussy (as already attested - but when he uses it, Scarps, it's hardly surface froth, it's a central part of his language - check out Voiles as the locus classicus of his use of it) and e.g. Janacek (who uses it as a kind of skewing of the major-minor scales, a way of inflecting the externalised vernacular of his his folk-like melodies with an expressive, human, internal life) attest to its effectiveness and the variety of its application. But it's a strawman argument in any case, because a) there are no pieces by Debussy or any other major composer I can think of which are entirely in the whole tone scale (the afore-mentioned Voiles is as close as Debussy gets but even here there is a central section which is pentatonic), and b) the whole tone scale is that rare thing, a single-interval scale, hence the potential lack of variety, and - NB - Messiaen almost never uses it. The other 'modes of limited transposition', the ones he actually used, contain at least two intervals, just like the major and minor scales.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Scarpia on July 26, 2010, 09:07:06 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 26, 2010, 07:48:09 AMNonetheless, your caricature curiositizes my compositional mind: Can one make a piece work, using [only one or the other transposition of] the whole-tone scale, and nought else?  Say, I might just try that for one number of the Cantata . . . .[/font]

What have I done?   :o
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 26, 2010, 09:15:22 AM
You see, Scarps, where you see impossibility, I see a challenge ; )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 26, 2010, 09:16:46 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 26, 2010, 07:48:09 AM
Well, your exaggeration is not quite what I am claiming, is it?

Nonetheless, your caricature curiositizes my compositional mind: Can one make a piece work, using [only one or the other transposition of] the whole-tone scale, and nought else?  Say, I might just try that for one number of the Cantata . . . .


I mis-typed!  Should read using only [one or the other transposition of] the whole-tone scale.  Placement of that opening bracket is everything : )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 26, 2010, 09:36:55 AM
I changed a couple of the chords from this draught (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg432027.html#msg432027) (in the mm. 83-90 passage).  That's not all the work I've done, but I haven't generated a fresh pdf file lately.  I've got the end of the first movement in my sights.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 26, 2010, 09:42:41 AM
Quote
I changed a couple of the chords from this draught (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg432027.html#msg432027) (in the mm. 83-90 passage).  That's not all the work I've done, but I haven't generated a fresh pdf file lately.  I've got the end of the first movement in my sights.

In the light of recent discussion, I might mention that as that version of the piece stands, all the chords from m. 83 to m. 107 (with the exception of some activity in m. 102) are transpositions of the same tetrachord.  I don't think I had a large problem with the two which I wound up changing . . . but I felt I did want a change in those two places.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on July 26, 2010, 10:54:42 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 26, 2010, 09:15:22 AM
You see, Scarps, where you see impossibility, I see a challenge ; )
I think it would have to be extremely interesting rhythmically (or, if not that, thematically?) I'm thinking, for example, of a typical Meshuggah riff- sometimes using only 2 notes, but somehow endlessly fascinating, probably because of the rhythmic technique involved.

And do you have in mind just one whole scale, with no transposition to the other whole tone scale? It would be really hard to maintain interest for several minutes with just 6 notes, though I'm sure it could be done somehow (you might need percussion!)  :D.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 26, 2010, 01:41:53 PM
Most improbably, I found I did not need a catnap on the bus home, and got some more work done on two different sections of the first movement.  Now I'm waiting for the home PC to run its scan, and I should have some sort of pdf uploaded later this evening.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 27, 2010, 03:56:09 AM
Well, I worked at it for some three hours last night, which felt great.  I cannot claim that it was the most efficient three hours' composing I've ever done, but I did get a lot of good work in.

I got more work done than is on display in the attached, which is eleven pages (bringing the piece out to m. 149);  I've actually got material plugged into the Sibelius file through to m. 176.  I expect to make some few modifications (as well as obviously adding detail) to p. 11 as it is . . . but there is so much work I shall yet apply to the subsequent measures, that it seemed like 'false advertising' if I posted that much here today.

Anyway . . . on the bus ride in this morning, I both did some 'expansive' composing, and some long-needed editing to the first nine pages.  Looking forward to continuing work this evening . . . the most serious risk will be, that I get so keen upon the task that I stay at it past my bed-time.  Shouldn't be too groggy at the office . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 27, 2010, 06:57:06 AM
I have been encouraged to prepare an index for the HQ, and it is a most sound idea . . . for now, at least, an index for this year's audio and/or video:

26 February De profundis (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg396045.html#msg396045) [ Jaya Lakshminarayan & friends ]

15 March Passion rehearsal A (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/dress-rehearsal.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal B (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/shut-up-n-let-music-do-talkin-some-more.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal C (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/corrivideum.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

12 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/revisiting-moon.html) [ k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble (Bloom/Henning/Cienniwa) ]

18 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/later-at-kings.html) [ Bloom/Henning ]

23 May pre-concert rehearsal (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/05/rehearsal-day-of.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

22 June recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/ande-then-there-was-library.html) [ N. Chamberlain/B. Chamberlain/Henning ]
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on July 27, 2010, 01:28:04 PM
Karl: What kind of pedaling do you plan on using for bars 20-23?  You might consider a sustain pedal there.

Most impressive perhaps is the interweaving of the 5:4 figure throughout the work! 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 27, 2010, 05:09:39 PM
Quote from: Cato on July 27, 2010, 01:28:04 PM
Karl: What kind of pedaling do you plan on using for bars 20-23?  You might consider a sustain pedal there.

Yes! : )

More work tonight, and I am really pleased with how the "development proper" has played out.  Very excited about the piece.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 28, 2010, 04:44:02 PM
I've decided that (is it too funny of me to make these decisions so seemingly on the fly?) since the slow movement (Suspension Bridge) will be 'the relaxation', I don't want the end of the first movement to 'wind down'.  I know exactly what I want to do for the rest of Fair Warning, it's just costing some sweat to realize it.  Which I suppose is good, because it doesn't mean that I always coast . . . .

So, I've decided to keep up the velocity through to the end.  Of course, as you recall from last night's instalment, I hadn't quite reached the beginning of the end.  And I've been a couple of hours getting the 20-mm retransition of my dreams (as it were) realized.  Took me a chunk of time to do so, but . . . it is everything I plotted.

I'll attach just the new stuff from this evening.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 28, 2010, 04:52:36 PM
Do you know, I actually don't like how sudden that last measure of 7/16 (m.196) feels . . . I'm going to change it to 5/8 and add another three 16th-notes.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 29, 2010, 03:45:18 AM
Heard this morning from a European violist who cast a kindly eye upon the 27 July draught. She says everything is playable,  though in a few places it will be a challenge to find the best fingering. The only emendation she suggested was to break up one particular four-note slur into two slurs,two notes each — for fingering.considerations. It's a change I'll make gladly;  I really think it nigh unto a miracle that so much of what I have tried to make a challenging piece, lies reasonably well in the hand.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 30, 2010, 06:08:29 AM
Today is a long one (museum tonight) . . . so I 'anticipated' by taking last night off.  I did some sketching on my lunch break yesterday, but I also have had in mind some hoops I want to have the violist jump through, keeping in view:

Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 28, 2010, 04:44:02 PM
So, I've decided to keep up the velocity through to the end.

I may sketch a measure or two during the odd break today, and perhaps after tonight's rest (and then some grocery shopping) I may burn & slash my way to the end of Fair Warning.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 31, 2010, 07:11:37 PM
Still mulling, but I've reached more or less the end of the movement.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 31, 2010, 07:14:07 PM
An mp3 would be far too large to attach . . . maybe I can manage a link . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 31, 2010, 07:47:55 PM
MIDI (http://members.tripod.com/%7EKarl_P_Henning/fairwarning.mp3) of Fair Warning, the first movement of the viola sonata.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Elgarian on August 01, 2010, 08:31:52 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 31, 2010, 07:47:55 PM
MIDI (http://members.tripod.com/%7EKarl_P_Henning/fairwarning.mp3) of Fair Warning, the first movement of the viola sonata.
Gosh, Karl, this one is a tough nut to crack for someone like me....  :o
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Scarpia on August 01, 2010, 10:30:31 AM
Quote from: Elgarian on August 01, 2010, 08:31:52 AM
Gosh, Karl, this one is a tough nut to crack for someone like me....  :o

I find the work very appealing, although the electronic representation of the viola is a problem.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Franco on August 01, 2010, 10:41:47 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 31, 2010, 07:47:55 PM
MIDI (http://members.tripod.com/%7EKarl_P_Henning/fairwarning.mp3) of Fair Warning, the first movement of the viola sonata.

There is a lot there to digest - but listening to it I can say that it is a work that immediately appeals to me.  I'd like to spend more time with the score and possibly make more informed comments.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 01, 2010, 10:42:32 AM
Quote from: Elgarian on August 01, 2010, 08:31:52 AM
Gosh, Karl, this one is a tough nut to crack for someone like me....  :o

It is something of a fiery-eyed tiger of a piece, I think.

Quote from: Scarpia on August 01, 2010, 10:30:31 AM
I find the work very appealing, although the electronic representation of the viola is a problem.

Thanks!  Yes, the 'realization' has its limitations.  Nothing for it, but to hope for a good recording of the performance!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 01, 2010, 10:42:56 AM
Quote from: Franco on August 01, 2010, 10:41:47 AM
There is a lot there to digest - but listening to it I can say that it is a work that immediately appeals to me.  I'd like to spend more time with the score and possibly make more informed comments.

Thanks, Franco!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Brahmsian on August 01, 2010, 05:35:10 PM
I enjoyed Fair Warning, Karl.   :)  Similar to Scarpia, it will be great to be able to hear a performance with a standard viola.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 01, 2010, 05:47:55 PM
Thanks, Ray!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: MN Dave on August 01, 2010, 06:04:06 PM
Excellent work IMHO.  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Scarpia on August 01, 2010, 10:02:15 PM
I assume you wouldn't have written this unless a viola player has agreed to play it. 

In any case, maybe you should follow Brahms example and declare that your viola sonata may be played on clarinet.  That would at least allow you to switch your midi player from viola mode to clarinet mode, which would produce a more sane realization of the music.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 02, 2010, 02:26:06 AM
Quote from: MN Dave on August 01, 2010, 06:04:06 PM
Excellent work IMHO.  8)

Thanks, Soaring Tortiose!

Quote from: Scarpia on August 01, 2010, 10:02:15 PM
I assume you wouldn't have written this unless a viola player has agreed to play it.

Interesting assumption; how do you mean?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 02, 2010, 04:37:45 AM
Quote from: Scarpia on August 01, 2010, 10:02:15 PM
In any case, maybe you should follow Brahms example and declare that your viola sonata may be played on clarinet.  That would at least allow you to switch your midi player from viola mode to clarinet mode, which would produce a more sane realization of the music.

Even apart from the pizzicato passages (including some triple- and quadruple-stops . . . which will be rolled, of course — only one 'misrepresentation' by the MIDI) the solo part would have to be recomposed to a degree, in order to be made idiomatic for the clarinet.

That's a thought, really!  Though it may only suit this first movement;  I have some passages in mind for the subsequent movements which won't much translate to the clarinet.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 02, 2010, 05:09:52 AM
The MIDI viola is particularly vexatious from the 3:30 mark, meseems.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on August 02, 2010, 06:26:18 AM
(http://en.wikivisual.com/images/0/0f/Demuth_Charles_I_Saw_the_Figure_5_in_Gold_1928.jpg)

Charles Demuth: I Saw The Number 5 In Gold

Listening mentally to Karl's Fair Warning score, I was struck by the use of "5" throughout the score, both overtly and subtly.  Whether Karl used 5 intuitively or deliberately, or deliberately at first and then it became intuitive does not really matter.  The score itself proves it, and I find the work mystically intriguing in sound, and not just because of the 5's.

For those of you with the score, see e.g. the opening bar with a 5 for 4 figuration in the viola.  The composer gives you "fair warning" that 5 will be a key to holding the piece together.  A good number of bars in 5/8 or 5/16 time also show the use of 5 as an element. 

For "subtle examples" see bar 6, where 4 short chords lead to the 5th and single note of A in the next bar, thereby emphasizing the importance of the half-note  A, and also note bar 9, where there are 5 beats spread out between the viola and piano, 4 using the note F either singly or with the notes E and G, and one on a Gb.

See also the piano part in 35 through 37, where 5 16th notes ascend three times through the music, beginning in the bass.  The viola picks up this 5-note scale in bar 39, where the piano also has a 5-figure appoggiatura in 32-nd notes.

Other examples: Bar 127 has a 4-note cluster in the piano of B C# E F# while the viola plays a 5th note of A.  Bar 219: the piano holds 5 notes, while the viola plays a triplet and a duplet.

Once you recognize this, the danger is that you will start to find 5's everywhere, even where they are not!  $:)   :o

So   (you knew this was coming   0:)  )  high 5's    :o    to Karl for the opening movement of Fair Warning!

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 02, 2010, 06:35:14 AM
: )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Scarpia on August 02, 2010, 06:41:32 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 02, 2010, 04:37:45 AM
including some triple- and quadruple-stops

They say Coltrane could play tone clusters on an alto Sax.  Shouldn't be a problem on clarinet.   8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on August 02, 2010, 06:45:03 AM
Quote from: Scarpia on August 02, 2010, 06:41:32 AM
They say Coltrane could play tone clusters on an alto Sax.  Shouldn't be a problem on clarinet.   8)

You're right. Even beginning clarniet students squawk out tone clusters...automatically  :D

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidRoss on August 02, 2010, 11:46:26 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 31, 2010, 07:47:55 PM
MIDI (http://members.tripod.com/%7EKarl_P_Henning/fairwarning.mp3) of Fair Warning, the first movement of the viola sonata.
I like it.  I like the momentum and how it occasionally verges on some sort of deconstructed boogie.  The midi "viola" lacks the essential sense of humor.  I see a very sweet and melodic, rather nostalgic slow movement following, with piano accompanying the singing viola.  Then a raucous mashup for the finale!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on August 02, 2010, 01:11:23 PM
Quote from: DavidRoss on August 02, 2010, 11:46:26 AM
I like it.  I like the momentum and how it occasionally verges on some sort of deconstructed boogie.  The midi "viola" lacks the essential sense of humor.  I see a very sweet and melodic, rather nostalgic slow movement following, with piano accompanying the singing viola.  Then a raucous mashup for the finale!

Yes, playfulness abounds, as mentioned (indirectly)  earlier!  I cannot comment on the MIDI version yet, but the viola's Eeyore-ish, tragicomic nature seems a fine foil for the perky piano's clownish attempts to cheer things up. 

Exactly why the viola is so "nostalgic" and why the piano should care is what I find so mysterious, and even religious.   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 02, 2010, 03:37:26 PM
Not sure how melodic the middle movement will shape up . . .the title is guiding me in certain other ways.  "Suspension Bridge" makes me feel rather structural . . . and yet "suspension" (even apart from its Common Practice implications of a certain sort of rhythmically prepared non-chord-tone) seems to me to demand that I create a music which floats more effortlessly than the term structure might suggest.The movement's necessary calm notwithstanding, I see the pitch-world still as (gently) dissonant.  I settled on a symmetrical 'scale' with no perfect octave. How does that work? you may ask.  There is a perfect 15th (or should I say, 15ma?) and from either end the series of intervals is the same, but in the center, no perfect octave.

The scale spelled with C as the "root":

C - D - E - G - A# - B - C# - D - F - Ab - Bb - C

So, because of the 'non-octave' in the center, it is a scale with built-in dissonance, we might say.  Yet, it starts (and ends) with the simplicity of (four notes from) the pentatonic scale.

I've also built a periodic rhythmic pattern which takes 73 measures of 3/2 to play out.

Work continues apace . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 02, 2010, 05:54:28 PM
And you know, having said that . . . what should I do this evening, but write a minute and a quarter of unaccompanied viola line which does indeed, I think, sound tenderly lyrical. (Not in MIDI, no, no.)

So Dave called it! : )

I think this movement will emerge quite naturally.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 02, 2010, 05:56:20 PM
Should have something to show you on Wednesday or Thursday.  If I can get this in shape to send to Dana this weekend, I shall be utterly beside myself.

Looking now for the old file of the beginning of Tango in Boston, which will be the starter for the third movement . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: springrite on August 02, 2010, 05:57:52 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 02, 2010, 05:54:28 PM
And you know, having said that . . . what should I do this evening, but write a minute and a quarter of unaccompanied viola line which does indeed, I think, sound tenderly lyrical. (Not in MIDI, no, no.)

So Dave called it! : )

I think this movement will emerge quite naturally.

The Emerging Viola
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 02, 2010, 06:26:23 PM
Do you know . . . I just found the old Finale file (from 2006) of the start I made on Tango in Boston, and some smart-aleck made the page-headers read, The Viola in Someone's Life.  (This is going to work very nicely . . . all I need do is double the tempo, and I can use the whole sketch . . . on which I shall be able to improve quite nicely.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: springrite on August 02, 2010, 06:30:02 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 02, 2010, 06:26:23 PM
Do you know . . . I just found the old Finale file (from 2006) of the start I made on Tango in Boston, and some smart-aleck made the page-headers read, The Viola in Someone's Life.  (This is going to work very nicely . . . all I need do is double the tempo, and I can use the whole sketch . . . on which I shall be able to improve quite nicely.)

Too much a take on Feldman's The Viola in My Life, I am afraid. The Emerging Viola would do nicely.  :D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 02, 2010, 06:33:16 PM
Oh, agreed. 'Twas just a lark ; )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on August 03, 2010, 04:01:18 AM
Just listened to Fair Warning for the first time. Thanks for the warning  ;) --it is indeed tough and uncompromising.  It's not what I expected from a Henning piece (I haven't been following its gestation here and came to it blind, so to speak), but I really like it. The movement ends wonderfully too. I can only hope there will be a performance, and a recording, you can share for us. I want to hear it played on real instruments.

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 03, 2010, 04:06:54 AM
Many thanks, Sarge!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 03, 2010, 05:35:34 AM
I shan't post MIDI of this . . . but here is the opening of Suspension Bridge as I wrote it last night.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 03, 2010, 06:22:40 PM
More progress on the Bridge today:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 03, 2010, 06:30:10 PM
And just for kicks, here attached is the sketch for Tango in Boston as I had left it sometime in 2006.I must suppose that I really did mean it that slow, back then (crotchet = 40).  That's not how I want it today, not how it needs to be for the third movement.  The other thing (or, another thing) is that, of course, the viola is not meant to be silent from m. 54 on.I foresee making changes earlier, in all events . . . but I find that this really has the makings of the fun I crave for the final movement.

MIDI of that unfinished bit of musical business here (http://members.tripod.com/%7EKarl_P_Henning/oldtangosketch.mp3), at double the tempo, probably where I do want it at this stage.[size=-1][/size]
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on August 03, 2010, 06:47:52 PM
The connections between Fair Warning and the Tango should easily lead to a natural, organic conclusion!

It looks like the work is almost finished therefore!   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on August 03, 2010, 07:24:22 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 02, 2010, 03:37:26 PM
Not sure how melodic the middle movement will shape up . . .the title is guiding me in certain other ways.  "Suspension Bridge" makes me feel rather structural . . . and yet "suspension" (even apart from its Common Practice implications of a certain sort of rhythmically prepared non-chord-tone) seems to me to demand that I create a music which floats more effortlessly than the term structure might suggest.The movement's necessary calm notwithstanding, I see the pitch-world still as (gently) dissonant.  I settled on a symmetrical 'scale' with no perfect octave. How does that work? you may ask.  There is a perfect 15th (or should I say, 15ma?) and from either end the series of intervals is the same, but in the center, no perfect octave.

The scale spelled with C as the "root":

C - D - E - G - A# - B - C# - D - F - Ab - Bb - C

So, because of the 'non-octave' in the center, it is a scale with built-in dissonance, we might say.  Yet, it starts (and ends) with the simplicity of (four notes from) the pentatonic scale.

I've also built a periodic rhythmic pattern which takes 73 measures of 3/2 to play out.

Work continues apace . . . .

Hehe, I remember experimenting with this type of stuff before. Mainly, I'd just mess around with a simpler version, though- for example:
A-C-D-F-G-Bb-C-Eb-F-Ab-Bb-Db-etc.

which is just one interval (A-C, minor third) repeated every perfect fourth (A-D). You can get some unique progressions, although when working with more than one voice at the same time playing in a different register, it kind of loses the effect it has (having to obey the scale for its own octave, it just ends up sounding plain atonal).

I've never tried a complex scale like that, though. Do you use this as a scale for only one instrumental line or do you set this as a scale for every instrument within that 2-octave range to obey?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 04, 2010, 03:43:45 AM
Quote from: Cato on August 03, 2010, 06:47:52 PM
The connections between Fair Warning and the Tango should easily lead to a natural, organic conclusion!

It looks like the work is almost finished therefore!   0:)

Well, there is ample work for me to step through, but I do think it should go smoothly!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 04, 2010, 03:52:02 AM
Quote from: Greg on August 03, 2010, 07:24:22 PM
Hehe, I remember experimenting with this type of stuff before. Mainly, I'd just mess around with a simpler version, though- for example:
A-C-D-F-G-Bb-C-Eb-F-Ab-Bb-Db-etc.

which is just one interval (A-C, minor third) repeated every perfect fourth (A-D) [...]

Yes, you've got a pattern which essentially steps through the cycle of fifths.  I think that would be a challenge to use, partly because of the limited interval content (a three-note cell which chains).  But I suspect it's a challenge worth considering!

Quote from: GregI've never tried a complex scale like that, though. Do you use this as a scale for only one instrumental line or do you set this as a scale for every instrument within that 2-octave range to obey?

I suspect I may bring in 'external' pitch structures from the outer movements at some point . . . but maybe I shan't "need" to, I'll see how it swings.  What I've done so far is this:

Throughout this passage, I am using the scale which G as the "root." However, I have the two instruments "mis-octaved," as it were, so that (because it is a property of the scale that the G repeats not at the octave but at the fifteenth) the viola and the piano each have "their own" G's.

Nowhere have I set the scale forth as a scale, in straightforward "dictionary" form, though in another piece I might.  The viola exposes the material of the scale in the course of its opening solo . . . then when the piano comes in, its use of the same transposition reinforces the material, even while the fact that each timbre is associated with its own fifteenth in which its instance of the scale lies.  There are other octaves within the scale, so even though many of the pitches are unique to one instrument or the other in a given octave, there is a place or two where (for instance) A is doubled between the instruments at the some octave, which I find a fun 'artifact'.

The rhythm of the piano is the out-of-phase pattern set in motion;  the viola has its own independent pattern.  My idea for the rest of the piece is in part to distinguish sections by variants in rhythmic mesh, and in having the scale in the two instruments separated at different degrees of transposition.  I shall likely crank the tempo this way or that in a couple of places . . . for I found to my own curiosity that once the piano entered, the opening tempo felt too fast.

(That's why the close of the viola solo has been changed since the image I posted on the 2nd.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 05, 2010, 10:16:58 AM
(Well, and that's one way to kill off the conversation.)

; )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 05, 2010, 06:40:19 PM
These past two evenings I've been at the museum, so Suspension Bridge has not leapt or bounded. Still, some work done both days, and poised for good progress Saturday. Especially as this Henning will sleep sound & long tonight
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on August 05, 2010, 07:55:05 PM
I think... I get it...  :D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on August 06, 2010, 03:32:25 AM
Quote from: Greg on August 05, 2010, 07:55:05 PM
I think... I get it...  :D

You can create scales that span several octaves, and that do not necessarily use all 12 notes.  Gaps can be filled in by transposing the scale upward, or downward, depending on the instruments and where you started as a base/bass note.

Imagine therefore that e.g. a piano confines itself to a sort of pentatonic scale of major and minor sixths C-Ab-F-D-B-C, while a string quartet uses major and diminished fifths e.g. F#-C#-G-D-A-E-F#, where both scales are sharing the note D as a center, but then...

The two missing notes Eb and Bb could be used as a surprise conclusion - open fifths! - for the last bar!

Speaking of the last bar, it's time to drink breakfast!   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 06, 2010, 03:57:48 AM
Ah, hot tea!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on August 06, 2010, 05:11:03 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 06, 2010, 03:57:48 AM
Ah, hot tea!

Is it "Irish" tea?   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on August 06, 2010, 05:39:08 AM
Quote from: Cato on August 06, 2010, 03:32:25 AM
You can create scales that span several octaves, and that do not necessarily use all 12 notes.  Gaps can be filled in by transposing the scale upward, or downward, depending on the instruments and where you started as a base/bass note.

Imagine therefore that e.g. a piano confines itself to a sort of pentatonic scale of major and minor sixths C-Ab-F-D-B-C, while a string quartet uses major and diminished fifths e.g. F#-C#-G-D-A-E-F#, where both scales are sharing the note D as a center, but then...

The two missing notes Eb and Bb could be used as a surprise conclusion - open fifths! - for the last bar!

Speaking of the last bar, it's time to drink breakfast!   0:)
Ah, I see- that helps.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on August 06, 2010, 06:45:22 AM
Quote from: Greg on August 06, 2010, 05:39:08 AM
Ah, I see- that helps.

No problem!

In the example you could also end the work with open fourths across the octaves on Bb and Eb.  Maybe even more startling.   :o

Greg!  Get to work on this!   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on August 06, 2010, 08:03:06 PM
Quote from: Cato on August 06, 2010, 06:45:22 AM
No problem!

In the example you could also end the work with open fourths across the octaves on Bb and Eb.  Maybe even more startling.   :o

Greg!  Get to work on this!   0:)
I know there's many possibilities with this idea, but I'm not sure I like the sound of it. I guess I could experiment with this a little- may lead to something, anyways.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 07, 2010, 04:12:29 AM
You've got the idea, though: liking the sound of something should be the First Thing.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on August 07, 2010, 07:46:50 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 07, 2010, 04:12:29 AM
You've got the idea, though: liking the sound of something should be the First Thing.

Right!  As always, Greg, don't feel obligated! 

If the idea charms you, then run with it, but if not, run away from it!   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 08, 2010, 05:36:21 AM
Re-fresh:

26 February De profundis (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg396045.html#msg396045) [ Jaya Lakshminarayan & friends ]

15 March Passion rehearsal A (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/dress-rehearsal.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal B (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/shut-up-n-let-music-do-talkin-some-more.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal C (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/corrivideum.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

12 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/revisiting-moon.html) [ k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble (Bloom/Henning/Cienniwa) ]

18 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/later-at-kings.html) [ Bloom/Henning ]

23 May pre-concert rehearsal (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/05/rehearsal-day-of.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

22 June recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/ande-then-there-was-library.html) [ N. Chamberlain/B. Chamberlain/Henning ]

Score of Fair Warning (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg436558.html#msg436558)

MIDI of Fair Warning (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg436576.html#msg436576)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 09, 2010, 09:13:23 AM
Am presently downloading what Shauna is calling "preliminary mixes" of the audio for the 21 June concert.

So she says she'll tweak some yet, which I am sure will be yet lovelier. Later this afternoon, I should be able to hear some of this stuff. I may use these "preliminary mixes" for the Instant Encore uploads.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 09, 2010, 03:20:59 PM
Listening to the 12 May performance of Lunar Glare for the first time in perhaps two months.  I do still like the piece . . . sure wish I had played it better, but what are you gonna do?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 09, 2010, 03:25:17 PM
In a couple of places you can hear the rumble of the Red Line train underneath St Paul's . . . nothing to be done.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 10, 2010, 06:23:35 AM
Youch, a squawk and a half-squawk in the 21 June outing of Lunar Glare.  A pity! for there is a Più mosso section which (it is documented) I played better than I remembered . . . .

Ah, well . . . why worry, when it is only perfection which has eluded me once again? : )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Saul on August 10, 2010, 02:14:38 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 08, 2010, 05:36:21 AM
Re-fresh:

Score of Fair Warning (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg436558.html#msg436558)

MIDI of Fair Warning (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg436576.html#msg436576)

Karl, what in the world was that? are you serious?
This was very tenacious, I wish it had some charm...

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 11, 2010, 06:51:59 AM
Quote from: Saul on August 10, 2010, 02:14:38 PM
Karl, what in the world was that? are you serious?

Quite serious; what a funny question!

Quote from: SaulThis was very tenacious, I wish it had some charm...

By this, you really only mean that you wish the piece did as you might do in a piece.  I am quite content to make my own music, and not music after yours, Saul.

And in fact, I think the movement does possess its moments of charm.

Quote from: DavidRoss on August 11, 2010, 06:44:08 AM
Reminds me that I've not heard any of his music in quite some time.  Symphony #2 goes into the queue!

There's a passage in Fair Warning which (in method rather than tone) is something of a nod to Hovhaness.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Saul on August 11, 2010, 12:52:57 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 11, 2010, 06:51:59 AM

Quite serious; what a funny question!

By this, you really only mean that you wish the piece did as you might do in a piece.  I am quite content to make my own music, and not music after yours, Saul.

And in fact, I think the movement does possess its moments of charm.

There's a passage in Fair Warning which (in method rather than tone) is something of a nod to Hovhaness.
That music was a slap on the face..

All I can say is 'Outch'.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Philoctetes on August 11, 2010, 01:00:38 PM
Quote from: Saul on August 11, 2010, 12:52:57 PM
That music was a slap on the face..

All I can say is 'Outch'.

I don't personally care for a lot of thoughts that stem from the mind of Herr Henning, but he's a good composer, and I find his music highly enjoyable. (Even the religious stuff.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 21, 2010, 05:51:23 AM
What a party last night.

Just kidding. I mean, I was at a party, but I needed to drive home after.

My kind of party, too.  Touched base with three of the musicians who I hope will brave a new performance of Castelo dos anjos.  Met a singer who works in a Unitarian choir just west of Boston . . . never know if maybe her choir director may take to Love Is the Spirit.  And I refreshed acquaintance with a harpsichordist who is game to take a look at Lunar Glare.


A lot of the attendees are early music crowd.  One fellow I hadn't ever met before said he was just starting to get into early music.  I said, "I have a different angle on it. For me, early music is what I write when I'm on a six o'clock bus into Boston."
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 21, 2010, 07:02:25 AM
Just folded into the Sibelius file, ten or so measures of MS. I've composed in the past few days of Suspension Bridge (in Dave's Shed) . . . very pleased that all apperars (to me, anyway) to be on track.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 22, 2010, 08:37:01 AM
Have now fought and won my way to measure 64. A nice day of spotty rain here in Boston . . . good for both the outdoor plants and the indoor composer. Onward!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 22, 2010, 11:30:25 AM
Now I've made it to measure 80 (though the bottom of p.4 ends with m.77). Onward!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 22, 2010, 03:41:33 PM
A lot of work done today;  more yet to do, but the iron is hot.

ii Suspension Bridge 22 Aug downloaded 10 times
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Luke on August 22, 2010, 11:20:37 PM
Blimey, there's some intruiging stuff in there, Karl!  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Luke on August 22, 2010, 11:24:52 PM
This has the air of a particularly rewarding project, this viola sonata of yours. Certainly the combination of invention, play, rigour and complexity with which you are working strikes me very strongly (these are qualities which impress me in all your work, but the degree to which you are extending the performers - and yourself? - both technically and also expresively strikes me particularly strongly here).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 23, 2010, 04:38:11 AM
Thanks! Yes, something of a stretch, so there's a bit of 'labor' involved . . . but it feels great, and I am finding myself largely pleased with the result.  Onward!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 23, 2010, 01:11:02 PM
A week and more went by, and I couldn't quite find my footing again. (Part of that was the most pleasant surprise of visitors from Europe.)  When I went to some of my (verbal) notes for the rest of Suspension Bridge, I wished I had written some more detail, as at first I wondered myself what I meant . . . .

Now, though, I am graced with a Muse of fire, and even on a day like today, when I have a little time here, a little time there until evening . . . I've accomplished an astonishing bit.  Later I'll toss in a fresh draught.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 23, 2010, 04:33:16 PM
Now to rest . . . more work tomorrow!

ii Suspension Bridge 23 Aug downloaded 6 times
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on August 23, 2010, 07:55:13 PM
A few questions for you, Karl:

1. Have any orchestras commissioned any works from you?
2. Have you composed any symphonies? If yes, then what is your general approach to the symphonic form?
3. Where does your inspiration come from for your music? Are you influenced by nature, the city, philosophy, etc.?
4. Since you play clarinet, how often do you think about the woodwind section, in particular the clarinet, in your music?

Thanks for taking the time to answer these. Don't feel like you have to answer them right away. These are just some questions that maybe will help others who haven't heard your music to become familiar with your own thoughts.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Luke on August 24, 2010, 02:44:15 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 23, 2010, 04:33:16 PM
Now to rest . . . more work tomorrow!

Looking great, Karl! How far to go till the double bar?

(Seeing as we've been on the Sibelius input subject recently - are you going to join the beams on those sets of 4 straight-eighths in b 104-5, where they are split because they cross the 3/2 metre, to make them match the others?)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 24, 2010, 03:51:11 AM
Quote from: Luke on August 24, 2010, 02:44:15 AM
Looking great, Karl! How far to go till the double bar?

(Seeing as we've been on the Sibelius input subject recently - are you going to join the beams on those sets of 4 straight-eighths in b 104-5, where they are split because they cross the 3/2 metre, to make them match the others?)

They split by default for that reason;  I will join them up . . . no reason not to, I think.

And thanks!  I've got probably 50 mm. yet to cover.


Quote from: Mirror Image on August 23, 2010, 07:55:13 PM
A few questions for you, Karl:

1. Have any orchestras commissioned any works from you?
2. Have you composed any symphonies? If yes, then what is your general approach to the symphonic form?
3. Where does your inspiration come from for your music? Are you influenced by nature, the city, philosophy, etc.?
4. Since you play clarinet, how often do you think about the woodwind section, in particular the clarinet, in your music?

Thanks for taking the time to answer these. Don't feel like you have to answer them right away. These are just some questions that maybe will help others who haven't heard your music to become familiar with your own thoughts.

Thank you for your interest!  I'll marshal my thoughts . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Luke on August 24, 2010, 03:57:02 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 24, 2010, 03:51:11 AM
They split by default for that reason;

Yes, I know - Sibelius isn't very context-aware, is it! But you can't have everything
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 24, 2010, 03:58:13 AM
That's a small complaint compared to my experience with Finale!

Anyway, if I'd been on the ball, I'd have joined up those beams as I was inputting those measures : )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Guido on August 24, 2010, 04:30:26 AM
Has the sonata anything to do with this thread (and GMGer)?

http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,14980.0.html
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 24, 2010, 04:34:27 AM
Quote from: Guido on August 24, 2010, 04:30:26 AM
Has the sonata anything to do with this thread (and GMGer)?

http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,14980.0.html (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,14980.0.html)

Yes, but rather indirectly (or ethereally) ; )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Guido on August 24, 2010, 04:36:38 AM
Can't wait to hear it - have you got performers lined up?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 24, 2010, 04:45:15 AM
Dana asked me for the piece, for a recital next month (!);  we're going to meet this Friday.  I think the accompanist he originally had lined up, had to duck out.  His new accompanist will need nerves of steel, and lightning in the fingers, of course . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 24, 2010, 05:09:47 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on August 23, 2010, 07:55:13 PM
A few questions for you, Karl:

1. Have any orchestras commissioned any works from you?
2. Have you composed any symphonies? If yes, then what is your general approach to the symphonic form?
3. Where does your inspiration come from for your music? Are you influenced by nature, the city, philosophy, etc.?
4. Since you play clarinet, how often do you think about the woodwind section, in particular the clarinet, in your music?

1. The simple answer would be no; that is, no orchestra of any name, with money to commission works, even knows of me, so . . . no.  On a "local" scale . . . .

1a. The music director of a community orchestra south of Boston asked me (in late 1999) to write a piece; the result was an 11-minute piece, The Wind, the Sky, and the Wheeling Stars.  The first (and as yet only) performance was a bit shaky, but the piece made a favorable impression on the audience.  The night of the concert I was given a check for a $100 honorarium. ("Better than a kick in the head," as my sister would say.)

1b. The music director of the Clemson (So Carolina) University orchestra had a particularly strong wind section one year, and wanted a piece to showcase them (i the spring of 2001).  As with (1a.), there was no money to be had, just a promise of performance if the composer did not write technically beyond the group's capacity.  (The composer managed to push the envelope a bit there, in the case of both 1a. & 1b.)  Here the result was the 7-minute I Sang to the Sky, and Day Broke.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: MN Dave on August 24, 2010, 05:11:34 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 24, 2010, 04:34:27 AM
Yes, but rather indirectly (or ethereally) ; )

:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Luke on August 24, 2010, 05:18:12 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 24, 2010, 05:09:47 AM
The Wind, the Sky, and the Wheeling Stars.....I Sang to the Sky, and Day Broke[/i]

Interesting - would love to see scores! I've not seen much orchestral Henning on the page as yet.

Lovely titles, btw.... (echoes of the evocative subtitles of Tippett's Rose Lake in the second one)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 24, 2010, 05:19:53 AM
2.  I have plans for symphonies, and some substantial sketches for the first of them; but nobody as yet needs any such piece from me.  I have settled into the practical situation of (probably) not writing a symphony until there is some prospect of a performance.  That's not an absolute . . . but I am tending to write pieces instead for which there is an occasion, venue, & musicians.  In a perfect world, in which the conductor of an orchestra has capacity for and interest in a Henning symphony, an event which would then (hopefully) domino into further demand in that organization and elsewhere . . . I think I reasonably have juice for a dozen symphonies.  (God grant;  my calendar is not an endlessly renewable resource.)

Although I have not set myself yet to writing symphonies, quite a few of my recent projects have been large-ish scale musical designs, though mostly for chamber groupings (or, in the case of the Passion, large choir, of course).  I should feel perfectly comfortable adapting that experience for symphony orchestra. In fact, some of the scenes I have written for my ballet White Nights are of a long-breathed nature which (arguably) would be better suited to a symphony.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 24, 2010, 05:25:32 AM
Quote from: Luke on August 24, 2010, 05:18:12 AM
Interesting - would love to see scores! I've not seen much orchestral Henning on the page as yet.

Lovely titles, btw.... (echoes of the evocative subtitles of Tippett's Rose Lake in the second one)

You are too kind!  As I look at the WSWS, I almost feel I want to suppress it.  But maybe it's not genuinely bad . . . perhaps I am just writing very differently . . . and of course there are ways in which the material was driven by the occasion.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 24, 2010, 05:28:30 AM
Hm, the original PDF score is too big to attach! So, I've split it in two. First half:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 24, 2010, 05:28:54 AM
Second half:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Luke on August 24, 2010, 05:31:21 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 24, 2010, 05:25:32 AM
You are too kind!  As I look at the WSWS, I almost feel I want to suppress it.  But maybe it's not genuinely bad . . . perhaps I am just writing very differently . . . and of course there are ways in which the material was driven by the occasion.

Odd how my two performed orchestral pieces a) were performed by similarly community/university based ensembles and b) were so much geared to the performers, even though stretching them at times. (And like you, the first of mine, The Chant of Carnus, leaves me with mixed feelings which I could describe in exactly the same words as you just used - 'I almost feel I want to suppress it.  But maybe it's not genuinely bad . . . perhaps I am just writing very differently ')

I'd love to really be able to let my imagination fly with an orchestral piece at some point, unhindered by questions like '...but will the second bassoonist be able to do this?',  now that I feel I'm more capable of writing something worthwhile. Maybe I just will...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Luke on August 24, 2010, 05:31:54 AM
Oooh! Looks like I've scored, so to speak....

thanks, will download now!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 24, 2010, 05:35:04 AM
Quote from: Luke on August 24, 2010, 05:31:21 AM
I'd love to really be able to let my imagination fly with an orchestral piece at some point, unhindered by questions like '...but will the second bassoonist be able to do this?',  now that I feel I'm more capable of writing something worthwhile. Maybe I just will...

At times, you just should!

Quote from: Luke on August 24, 2010, 05:31:54 AM
Oooh! Looks like I've scored, so to speak....

thanks, will download now!

I must have the PDF of I Sang to the Sky & Day Broke back at home . . . will try to scare it up this evening.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Luke on August 24, 2010, 05:41:00 AM
Wow, I see what you mean, so many features I wouldn't associate with your music at all, rhythmically, texturally, melodically, harmonically, tonally, but the quality is apparent, and - maybe this is the advantage of hindsight - at first glance it looks like there's still the kind of logic and rigour, and the kind of playfulness and way of doing the unexpected that I associate with your music, even if in a different context. Thanks for posting it - look forward to seeing the second one.

As for 'At times, you just should!' - yes, of course! But there's always that thing called time. Life is so full, and there are so many distractions. If only there was a cave (or a shed) (or an outpost) in which I could go and hide for a few months....
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 24, 2010, 05:49:40 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on August 23, 2010, 07:55:13 PM
3. Where does your inspiration come from for your music? Are you influenced by nature, the city, philosophy, etc.?
4. Since you play clarinet, how often do you think about the woodwind section, in particular the clarinet, in your music?

3. Inspiration comes from . . . everywhere, in a sense.

My wife and mom-in-law are fabulously talented artists (really; that is not just a husband's love talking).  So one regular source of inspiration is their artwork, which surrounds me at home.

But wait, there's more.  One day I was talking to Mom (my wife is the only child of a widow, so my mom-in-law is part of our family, and I simply call her Mom) and she had spent the day at the public library.  One of the things she said is, she'll just open a magazine, and maybe there will be a full-page ad for a toilet — and that could be your inspiration.

At one time or another, I have been inspired by a piece of music which I absolutely adored (although the piece I then wrote was not just a carbon copy). Or by a piece which I found godawful dull — but in which, as I was listening, I would think, The piece as a whole is dreadful, but this texture, or this idea of using these two instruments in this way, or this thing he's doing with a certain theme . . . there must be some way I can put that to use in a much, much better piece of my own writing.  Art is wonderful: you can put even your experience of bad art to good use.

4. I don't think I "over-consider" the clarinet . . . but my awareness of how I possess the practical knowledge to "maximize" idiomatic exploitation (as it were) of the clarinet becomes a model reminding me that I shouldn't settle for routine with any of the other instruments.

Edit :: typos
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 24, 2010, 05:51:49 AM
Quote from: Luke on August 24, 2010, 05:41:00 AM
Wow, I see what you mean, so many features I wouldn't associate with your music at all, rhythmically, texturally, melodically, harmonically, tonally, but the quality is apparent, and - maybe this is the advantage of hindsight - at first glance it looks like there's still the kind of logic and rigour, and the kind of playfulness and way of doing the unexpected that I associate with your music, even if in a different context. Thanks for posting it - look forward to seeing the second one.

Thank you for your willingness to look, and for your patience and charity in reading.

Quote from: LukeAs for 'At times, you just should!' - yes, of course! But there's always that thing called time. Life is so full, and there are so many distractions. If only there was a cave (or a shed) (or an outpost) in which I could go and hide for a few months....

Balance, devoutly to be wished!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 24, 2010, 06:13:49 AM
Sometimes, too, I am inspired just by the sound of a chord or an interval.

I could groove to a major seventh for an hour
; )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on August 24, 2010, 06:51:46 AM
Thank you Karl for your answers to my questions. Always interesting to read a composer's thoughts about their music.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 24, 2010, 06:54:54 AM
Always a pleasure!  Such questions are a great opportunity to think of my work in different ways.  Keep me from going musically stale.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Luke on August 24, 2010, 07:02:47 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 24, 2010, 06:13:49 AM
I could groove to a major seventh for an hour ; )

Call it a fifth and you're getting dangerously close to plagiarising LaMonte, you know...remember this one?

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 24, 2010, 07:05:31 AM
Quote from: Luke on August 24, 2010, 07:02:47 AM
Call it a fifth and you're getting dangerously close to plagiarising LaMonte, you know...

Well, I feel I largely did that in Nuhro (and others) . . . do I owe Mr Young['s estate] royalties? ; )

Say!  Did you listern to the Hodie?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Luke on August 24, 2010, 07:39:03 AM
DId I ever - sorry, I should have got back to you as soon as - it's simply a beautiful piece, Karl, and so simple, so much a tone of its own, and your own. Though harmonically more restrained than your instrumental output, and understandably so, for a number of reasons, it's still very 'you', and the way in which you let the sopranos melismatically carry the brunt of the melodic writing whilst making those lower drones speak so meanigfully reminds me of parts of your Passion - you know the bits I mean, I suspect. Love the clarinet interjections, too, and the tonal balance of the whole, always circling around the same area in some respiects, whilst sliding away from it in others. A really great piece...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 24, 2010, 07:40:28 AM
(* blush *)

Thank you!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 24, 2010, 11:19:28 AM
Quote from: Luke on August 24, 2010, 11:07:46 AM
In the can? Surely it's not that bad....

It's funny how a piece can take on its own life or momentum, certainly.

I think it will be easier (or will take less time . . . maybe) to finish Suspension Bridge if I cool off mentally and return to my original notion of the overall span (pun intended, if you like).  Right now, I feel that the last 20 measures I composed (most of them not yet reflected in the latest PDF) are accelerating . . . somewhither.  If I don't reflect, that will sort of take over.  So . . . I need to find the right way to apply the brakes
; )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Luke on August 24, 2010, 11:28:19 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 24, 2010, 11:19:28 AM
So . . . I need to find the right way to apply the brakes ; )

Not this more traditional way to call a halt to a suspension bridge (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uJb7T7L5II&feature=related), then....

though who knows, maybe that could become a useful musical image. Would make an interesting concept...!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 24, 2010, 11:36:39 AM
Oh that was horrible!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Luke on August 24, 2010, 11:41:48 AM
True. But, divorcing things from actuality, I quite like the idea of introducing a second tempo which combines with the preceding one to cause unpredictable ripples in the music and bring things to a head...which is the musical imagery such events suggest to me.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 24, 2010, 11:43:59 AM
Quote from: Luke on August 24, 2010, 11:41:48 AM
True. But, divorcing things from actuality, I quite like the idea of introducing a second tempo which combines with the preceding one to cause unpredictable ripples in the music and bring things to a head...which is the musical imagery such events suggest to me.

Yes, very well bethought.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 24, 2010, 04:18:58 PM
The parakeets have helped me out with a section which in my notes I called "viola corkscrew" . . . wound up as a sort of moto perpetuo, and I think I've decided that I want the piano to sit that whole bit out.

I shall see if I can lay in a bit more work before posting a fresh PDF.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 24, 2010, 05:31:27 PM
Well, I have made for more work for the violist. But I think the result justifies it . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 25, 2010, 03:55:03 AM
Got a bit done on the bus not many minutes ago. (Cor, what a wet morning it is here in Boston!)

I've got three 'sections' to compose out yet, and know exactly what I want to do.  Just need to put in the time.  Very exciting!  (For me, anyway
; )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 25, 2010, 04:59:36 PM
I think I may just be done.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 25, 2010, 05:22:11 PM
I've gotten to the final double-bar.  I'm at the stage where I wonder if I'm really done (apart from adding lots of necessary detail, I mean), or if I need to tweak things.I shouldn't have gone to the Crappy Taste thread, because The Degenerate Lady's rants just make me enjoy the score as it stands, reflecting on how it would put the hoit on her ears ; )In all events, I'll sleep on it and look again, hard, in the morning . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Luke on August 25, 2010, 10:32:58 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 25, 2010, 05:22:11 PMI'll sleep on it and look again, hard, in the morning . . . .[/font]

Hope it's not too crumpled...

But.....following your little hint......I've just read the insanity that has been posted on the general board whilst I've been asleep. Teresa.  :o Josquin.  :o Toucan.  :o Where does one start?  :o :o I'm feeling a little bowled over by the obnoxiousness and idiocy of all of this stuff. Right now I think hiding out on this board, and taking shelter in the various Headquarters and Outposts is the most attractive proposition!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 26, 2010, 04:12:08 AM
; )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 26, 2010, 10:38:46 AM
Well (busy day at the office), I have at last sat down with Suspension Bridge, and have scrawled all the dynamics which have been so sharply lacking. Guido, is there enough time to remove the mute mid-m. 48? Or need I wait for a 'real break' like m. 93?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Luke on August 26, 2010, 03:28:01 PM
Let me be a stand-in Guido for a second - that's enough room, yes. There are other places in that passage where you could do it, too - anywhere with more than, say, 3 beats, I would think. Personally I might be tempted to do it over 54-55, because that's where the change of texture is too, so that could be brought into further relief...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 26, 2010, 04:16:32 PM
Thanks, Luke! (I nearly addressed the question to the two of you collectively.)  And yes to 54-55.

Do you reckon the beginning of m.151 is enough to place the mute back on?  Or maybe what will be better is: if I put a fermata over the quarter-rest at the end of the viola's m. 168, and put the mute back on then.  I do like that better . . . so the viola is at full-voice for the section before.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Luke on August 26, 2010, 04:26:04 PM
Yes, that makes sense - will be very effective!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 26, 2010, 08:43:52 PM
Maybe very close to completion, indeed.[Here's a mystery: when I go to the Document Setup page, the staff size is the same in both documents (Fair Warning & Suspension Bridge) . . . yet they are not in fact the same size . . . .]

Dana & I shall meet tomorrow.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 27, 2010, 04:17:45 AM
Weird, having The Shed boarded up.  Is the Bridge still in there?  Has it been consumed in the immolation?  What will Dave think of the Shostakovich Cello Concerti?  Have I just been watching "Captain Fantastic" on Do Not Adjust Your Set?

I did some editing of past posts, to delete outstripped PDFs of Suspension Bridge and save server space.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 27, 2010, 08:50:19 AM
What a pleasure to meet with Dana at last!  He plays beautifully, has an instrument with a splendid voice, and is enthusiastic for the piece, nearly as enthusiastic as I am, myself!

I had a dozen practical, detail-oriented questions, to sort out which it was of invaluable ease that we met in person.

Now, some little work folding that information into the scores of Fair Warning & Suspension Bridge . . . and then on to completion of Tango in Boston!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 27, 2010, 03:29:52 PM
Right ho.  Possibly the scores of Fair Warning & Suspension Bridge (In Dave's Shed) are now truly complete!

I think I'll just leave the staves at their present size for the second movement (the piano isn't too small, is it?)  My problem is that in some files (and Suspension Bridge is one of them), Sibelius freezes on me when I go to the Document Setup page (wonder how I'd search for the fix for that on their website?)

Back at the time when the Bridge acquired its Shedly mystique, I also had a new 'subtitle' for Tango in Boston . . . which I've forgotten (so it cannot be important, I suppose).  I'm vacillating between leaving it as is, and a 'new' new subtitle.

Oh, yes!  And I've got an mp3 of Suspension Bridge . . . though it's less successful than that for Fair Warning (not that I could consider that mp3 a great success, mind you).  If anyone wants a listen to that mp3, pleased advise, I am at your service.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: MN Dave on August 27, 2010, 04:10:21 PM
Me.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 27, 2010, 04:22:50 PM
Thank you, sir!

I've actually got a wav file which I need to convert to an mp3 . . . I'm just re-booting the desktop, which was a bit sluggish just now.  I shall see to that shortly.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 27, 2010, 06:29:59 PM
I'll have that mp3 tomorrow . . . I had fun re-building [much of] that old trunk of Tango in Boston in Sibelius tonight. Paul Revere at Hora Cero . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Luke on August 27, 2010, 11:43:21 PM
Me too.... btw Karl, I don't know if I could open your file on my old Sib 3, but I'd be willing to try, to see if I could do something about the stave sizes.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 28, 2010, 06:03:25 AM
I can "back-save" it to 3, and we can see how it flies . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Guido on August 28, 2010, 06:57:47 AM
Me three!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 28, 2010, 07:39:04 AM
Tweaking the wav file e'en now. Stand by. (Curiously, or not, the slowest part of the process is compression to the mp3.)

And thank you — I am grateful for you chaps' kind interest!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 28, 2010, 08:30:50 AM
Hmm, even the resulting mp3 file was (just) too large (I think) to try to upload. The "quick-&-dirty" solution seemed to be, to break it up into two "halves" . . . but then, the piece presses on practically without a break for most of its span.  (Well, there a caesura where the violist takes a 'breath' between the end of a pizz. phrase, and the start of the moto perpetuo, but . . . .)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 28, 2010, 08:32:44 AM
http://members.tripod.com/~Karl_P_Henning/sbpt1.mp3 (http://members.tripod.com/%7EKarl_P_Henning/sbpt1.mp3)


http://members.tripod.com/~Karl_P_Henning/sbpt2.mp3 (http://members.tripod.com/%7EKarl_P_Henning/sbpt2.mp3)


This false break is at m. 64
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 28, 2010, 08:34:58 AM
Latest (last?) version of Suspension Bridge:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 28, 2010, 08:35:26 AM
Latest (last?) version of Fair Warning:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 29, 2010, 06:46:13 AM
I've finished re-creating the old Tango in Boston (the old score here (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg437430.html#msg437430)) in Sibelius, and have already made emendations and additions.  Tying it in with the earlier movements has been almost effortless, even the old "raw" score had elements common to Suspension Bridge, in particular.  The attached is not finished, of course . . . I still have little more than the basso ostinato at m49ff.  But the end of the piece is near!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 30, 2010, 12:45:02 PM
I'm in that state where, I'm not sure that what it needs is just a slight adjustment here, and there, or what it needs is for me to just throw out the past two days of work . . . but I have apparently reached the final double-bar.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 30, 2010, 04:00:10 PM
So, at a quarter to five, I was in that sort of queasy doubt when the ink is not yet dry.

At eight, I've made some minor adjustments . . . I'm a bit closer to consenting that it may be done.  I'll sleep on it yet.


(I'll go ahead and delete the 4:45pm file.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 31, 2010, 06:42:47 AM
I need still to add a dynamic marking here and there, but by and large, I think I'll take it.

I almost wonder if I want to alter the very ending slightly — almost, because I am simultaneously wondering if I am "dreaming up" things that "want" changing.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 31, 2010, 07:15:12 AM
Luke, are we ready for more harmonics notation turbulence? ; )

I'm inclined to leave it as is (as Dana appeared to suffer no question about it when we met on Friday).  Another violist friend (in Belgium) suggested that (in the second movement, m.22, e.g.) I specify the note which I mean to sound . . . which I thought sufficiently clear by just that note with the small circle. (Guido, by all means feel at liberty to chime in.)

Should I bracket a G in that bar for good measure (heh)?  And how should I do that in Sibelius . . . .

Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 31, 2010, 08:04:50 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 28, 2010, 08:32:44 AM
http://members.tripod.com/~Karl_P_Henning/sbpt1.mp3 (http://members.tripod.com/~Karl_P_Henning/sbpt1.mp3)

http://members.tripod.com/~Karl_P_Henning/sbpt2.mp3 (http://members.tripod.com/~Karl_P_Henning/sbpt2.mp3)

This false break is at m. 64

To be sure, this is music which sounds much better live . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Luke on August 31, 2010, 08:56:43 AM
I think in the third movement, which I am just looking at for the first time now, because you have what looks like a mixture of natural and artificial harmonics (for instance, I'm looking at b 24-7, which I would assume starts of as naturals but would have to end as artificials) you perhaps could indicate things a little more. I'm thinking as a cellist, and transposing down an octave....perhpas this passage would be easier played as artificial harmonics throughout, rather than jumping around for the natural ones and then ending up artificial for the last ones. So if you chose that, you should notate it, I think. You can notate it in Sibelius without too much trouble (just change the note head properties as appropriate) but it will mess up your MIDI, so be prepared to make two versions of the score for that reason!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 31, 2010, 09:59:09 AM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 31, 2010, 11:52:08 AM
Intuitively, I've thought I may need to do something about the last measure.  Our Man in Belgium reports:

Quoteand then just the very last chord seems a bit too complicated, because of the two superposed fifths that have to be played with the same finger.... I tried some of my tricks using alternative fingerings, but it's never convincing, intonation is always a bit (too much) off... the only option if you want to keep those notes would be to make the 'd-b' as an appogiatura to the 'f#-c#', and even in two separate bows, and even then you would probably always have some kind of parasite sound because of the finger that has to be 'de-placed' extremely quickly 'jumping strings'

and you lose the effect of the base d resonating because you have to leave the note (as I said in the previous mail, if you can keep it 'pressed down' even when the bow is not on that string anymore, it will continue resonating somehow, if you don't/can't you completely lose the 'bass'-perfume of the chord.)

What if we switch the B and C#, so that the four notes in ascending order are D / C# / F# / B . . . and the top three notes are in fourths rather than fifths?  Is that any easier? (Is it possible?)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on August 31, 2010, 11:58:48 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 31, 2010, 11:52:08 AM
Intuitively, I've thought I may need to do something about the last measure.  Our Man in Belgium reports:

What if we switch the B and C#, so that the four notes in ascending order are D / C# / F# / B . . . and the top three notes are in fourths rather than fifths?  Is that any easier? (Is it possible?)

Karl: one solution would be to play the notes and insert the low "bass" D before each one, i.e. D-C#-D-F#-D-B. 

Another Option: have the piano play the chord pianissimo while the viola works through the same notes.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 31, 2010, 12:02:28 PM
I have been thinking of how to "activate" it rhythmically, if the sustain is impractical.

And of course, since it's the close of a large piece . . . one wants to get it right ; )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 31, 2010, 12:54:12 PM
I'm glad that this problem arose,  actually. One of my nagging doubts was the ending of the second & third movements were too similar — and that the simple fade-out was a dissatisfying indefinite close to the piece as a whole.

I'm also glad that the 4:25 bus never showed up. I spent the time at the State Street bus stop composing a fresh ending.  And the 4:45 came alobg

Now, we'll see if the new ending is any good!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Luke on August 31, 2010, 01:06:10 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 31, 2010, 11:52:08 AM

What if we switch the B and C#, so that the four notes in ascending order are D / C# / F# / B . . . and the top three notes are in fourths rather than fifths?  Is that any easier? (Is it possible?)

Yes, I'm sure it is possible; it would be a little uncomfy on the cello because of a stretch betweem the middle two notes, but on the viola I imagine it is fine.

However, I'd also have said that the original chord you have is OK, in fact much easier, so obviously the transferance from one instrument to the other isn't as direct as it might seem. With the suggestion you make here, the problem would be that the highest and lowest notes are played with the same finger. That's not inherently a problem on the cello, but if your Belgian friend says that the fingering of the first version, which on the cello would be 1 3 3 3, uses the same finger across too many strings, then I imagine that the new version, which on the cello would be 1 (extended)4 3 1, would be similarly problematic, maybe.

In general this point that your friend makes about sustaining chords is a good one, as I'm sure you had in mind as you composed - there are quite a few sustained chords in the viola which will rely on a solid and comfortable fingering to keep the lower notes resonating once the bow has left them.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Luke on August 31, 2010, 01:10:39 PM
Why not do something you haven't had in the piece yet, e.g. a left hand pizz.? You could - for example - do something like this:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Luke on August 31, 2010, 01:11:53 PM
(of course if this suggestion makes any kind of harmonic snese to you, you wouldn't need the pizz, as the open string will resonate anyway. But the pizz makes the lower note stand out more; only problem is it isn't a D!)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 31, 2010, 01:51:59 PM
Thank you for all your discussion, Luke, and a brilliantly realized suggestion! (I was trending there harmonically, myself — to that re-distribution of the D & C, I mean.)

So those stacked fifths aren't so bad with one of the four fingers free (so that only three of the four strings are stopped, I mean)?

I think I am close to a new proposal for the ending.  Just have to wait for the home desktop to do its initial start-up background whatevers . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Luke on August 31, 2010, 02:06:16 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 31, 2010, 01:51:59 PM
So those stacked fifths aren't so bad with one of the four fingers free (so that only three of the four strings are stopped, I mean)?


As I said, on the cello - at least the way I play it! - they are fine anyway, with one finger across 3 strings. But if that's not OK on the viola, as your friend says, then it would be necessary to play with slanted fingers - I think that is what your firend is saying - then that would probably be 2, 3, 4 (I'm assuming), and in turn that would drag the 1st finger away from being able to play the D. With an open string at the bottom, of course, there's no problem, the slanting itself would be OK (again, I emphasize, I am guessing, based on the cello) and presumably could be fingered 1, 2, 3.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 31, 2010, 02:09:57 PM
Thanks!  Another q.: is this problem vitiated if the chord is arpeggiated, would you guess? Without the need to have all four fingers set to stop strings at once, I mean . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Luke on August 31, 2010, 02:31:05 PM
The problem is twofold, though, as i read it - 1) that the fingering is tricky; 2) that the bottom note is hard to sustain. Arpeggiating would help with 1) but not necessarily with 2) - it depends on the details of the arpeggiation, I suppose.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 31, 2010, 03:09:22 PM
I follow, thanks!

You still there? I have a fresh page which I can shortly upload . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 31, 2010, 03:21:25 PM
How do you think this looks? . . .

(Re-voiced chord for the last cadence is courtesy of the Belgian violist.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Luke on August 31, 2010, 03:29:49 PM
Oh yes, that looks nice and meaty - and the revoicing looks very good indeed, satisfying to play, I would imagine. One thought - the crescendo in 145 will obviously only be on the top two notes - would you like to bring the bottom ones into play again?. You could rearpeggiate the chord downwards at the end of that bar, perhaps, at the peak of the crescendo (maybe even with something in the piano too, otherwise it's not contributing to the crescendo at all). That would preempt the downwards slashings in the following bars, however, which you might or might not like.... well, just a thought.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 31, 2010, 03:40:06 PM
Well bethought . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on August 31, 2010, 05:56:59 PM
Quote from: Luke on August 31, 2010, 03:29:49 PM
Oh yes, that looks nice and meaty - and the revoicing looks very good indeed, satisfying to play, I would imagine. One thought - the crescendo in 145 will obviously only be on the top two notes - would you like to bring the bottom ones into play again?. You could rearpeggiate the chord downwards at the end of that bar, perhaps, at the peak of the crescendo (maybe even with something in the piano too, otherwise it's not contributing to the crescendo at all). That would preempt the downwards slashings in the following bars, however, which you might or might not like.... well, just a thought.

I have been away for several hours: Luke's ideas are most excellent, so let me add a vote!

A final idea for the crescendo in 144-145: have the viola trill or shake the 4 tones as quarter notes ascending upward - or downward.

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 01, 2010, 04:45:24 AM
All you gents are a fabulous resource, thank you!

In the event, Cato, I had already cast the die (so to speak) and that erstwhile final measure (closing on a decrescendo sustained note . . . really didn't like the thought of that here) became instead a 17-measure wind-sprint.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 01, 2010, 04:52:34 AM
Compositionally, I'm prepared to think of it as done . . . that is, I no longer feel driven to any alteration, though as Dana works it up my ears remain open.

The only compelling unfinished business whose tug I feel is . . . I still need to add the detail in notating the harmonics.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Luke on September 01, 2010, 05:17:46 AM
Yes, that's something where, again, I'd have my own ideas, cello-founded, and I'm sure Guido would have more sophisticated ones too, but they're really something you should consult with Dana about first. My own inclination, as I said, with the harmonics in the last movement, would be to keep them all as fundamental+4th harmonics, either artificial or natural (but mostly the former), but this might be way off the mark.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 01, 2010, 05:32:53 AM
It sounds reasonable to me . . . there's no great reason why I haven't seen to that yet, apart from having gotten some work done already in the evening, and wishing to power down for the night (can't quite decide if that is sloth or energy husbandry).  I guess my timely priority was to get the piece to Dana by today, with sufficient compositional integrity that details such as the harmonics can be tweaked at ease . . . .

I've got the wav file . . . I'll compress that to an mp3 and upload tonight.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 03, 2010, 05:43:44 AM
Well, as long threatened . . . mp3 of MIDI  (http://members.tripod.com/~Karl_P_Henning/op102no3.mp3)Tango in Boston (http://members.tripod.com/~Karl_P_Henning/op102no3.mp3).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 05, 2010, 01:57:45 PM
I was thinking of doing an arrangement for this call (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,14975.msg446196.html#msg446196); but I am inclined instead to write something new.

Just got home from the museum, so I'll have a bite to eat . . . and then I'll see about applying myself musically . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 06, 2010, 02:48:58 AM
Got something of a start laid in last night, of itself not much to look at, probably.  Even that modest act, though, was a seed, and I've got some four ideas which I'll set to paper, and putter with.  Could be all the source-material I need for so compact a piece.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 06, 2010, 04:03:47 PM
As I say . . . it's a start.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 06, 2010, 04:45:24 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 06, 2010, 04:03:47 PM
As I say . . . it's a start.

And quite a start it gave me!   :o

A marimba appears!   8)   

Immediately this came to mind:







(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00005MHV8.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)




Fortunately, I recovered!   0:)

Especially excellent are the last several bars with the bass clarinet, the flute in its lower register, and the violin muted, with a trembling cello!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 06, 2010, 06:10:51 PM
Thanks!

The Baja Marimba Band . . . I remember hearing the name. Heaven alone knows if I've actually heard a note of their recordings . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 06, 2010, 06:47:36 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 06, 2010, 06:10:51 PM
Thanks!

The Baja Marimba Band . . . I remember hearing the name. Heaven alone knows if I've actually heard a note of their recordings . . . .


No doubt they were before your time!   ;D

Again, great ensemble!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 07, 2010, 01:44:59 AM
In all events, glad you recovered! : )

Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 06, 2010, 04:03:47 PM
As I say . . . it's a start.

I may re-open the top two systems on the last page there, for a couple of discreet piano (and/or marimba) accents . . . is it too static for too long?  Or, is the stasis good?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 07, 2010, 03:46:48 AM
For balance — if it's balance — I've been playing the listen-to-destruct game with the viola sonata.  Cannot really say whether it's genuinely good, or if I've just allowed myself to get used to it.  One way or the other, I do like it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 07, 2010, 03:55:58 AM
Got quite a bit of sketching for Tempus fungus done on the bus this morning.  By next week, I think, I may have this one in the tin.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 08, 2010, 04:24:55 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 07, 2010, 03:55:58 AM
Got quite a bit of sketching for Tempus fungus done on the bus this morning.  By next week, I think, I may have this one in the tin.

Got some work done last night; section needs more, so I'll spare you a document today. ; )

Wound up burning discs to send to a chap in upstate New York who proposes to do a radio show featuring my music. (I mean, he does a weekly hourlong show, and smoe fine Saturday a few weeks hence, my music will be the topic.) Scrambled to get that done last night, as tonight and tomorrow night are museum shifts.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 08, 2010, 08:04:33 AM
Just finished preparing the track-lists for the aforementioned discs; not sure if I've made it easier for him by furnishing so much material, or if I've made it harder. (Maybe he'll be inspired to feature Henningmusick for two weeks? . . .)

Staggering thought is, that the four discs carry just under four hours and a half of music.  Many of the performances and/or recordings could stand to be better, of course. (Some of them could stand to be much better.) But I blush to think what a lucky sod I am that I have so much in the way of recorded work.  (And these discs do not include the Passion, which I knew would be much too long a work for such a show.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 08, 2010, 10:18:33 AM
Great news on the radio show!

Will it be possible to listen to it via the Internet?  Most radio stations are broadcasting or "webcasting" these days.

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 08, 2010, 10:37:39 AM
Disc 1

Tr 1   Prelude, Evening Service in D (Opus 87 № 1) 6:01
Tr 2   Preface to O Gracious Light (Opus 87 № 3) 2:43
Tr 3   Preface to Nunc dimittis (Opus 87 № 8) 2:47
Tr 4   Nunc dimittis (Opus 87 № 9) 3:22
Tr 5   Suffrages (Opus 87 № 10) 2:07


Steve Bonsey, officiant
Choir of the Cathedral Church of St Paul, Boston
Dylan Chmura-Moore, tenor trombone
Chris Monte, bass trombone
Karl Henning, director
19-Mar-06


Tr 6   Pascha nostrum (Opus 62a) 5:11

Choir of the Cathedral Church of St Paul, Boston
Karl Henning, director
16-Apr-06
             
Tr 7   Nuhro (Opus 74) 10:53
Tr 8   Song of Mary (Opus 39b) 2:35
Tr 9   Song of Simeon (Opus 71) 3:24


Choir of the Cathedral Church of St Paul, Boston
Mark Engelhardt, director
16-Nov-03

             
Tr 10   Alleluia in A-flat (Opus 33) 3:48               
Tr 11   Hodie Christus natus est (Opus 76) 3:35


Choir of the Cathedral Church of St Paul, Boston
Karl Henning, clarinet
Mark Engelhardt, director
9-May-04
               
Tr 12   I Sang to the Sky, and Day Broke (Opus 55) 8:16


NEC Wind Ensemble
Charles Peltz, director
28-Feb-02

Tr 13   Out in the Sun (Opus 88) 16:15

University of Michigan Wind Ensemble
Rodney Dorsey, conductor
5-Nov-09

Total duration of disc:   71:03
               
Disc 2
               
Tr 1   Heedless Watermelon (Opus 97 № 1) 6:04
Tr 2   All the Birds in Mondrian's Cage (Opus 97 № 2) 5:12
Tr 3   Swivels & Bops (Opus 97 № 3) 3:26


Nicole Chamberlain, flute
Karl Henning, clarinet
21-Jun-10

Tr 4   Lunar Glare (Opus 98) 16:57

Karl Henning, clarinet
Paul Cienniwa, harpsichord
21-Jun-10

Tr 5   Lutosławski's Lullaby (Opus 25) 3:47
Tr 6   Gaze Transfixt (Opus 23) 12:34


Eric Mazonson, piano
21-Jun-10

Tr 7   Mirage (Opus 79) 6:02
Tr 8   Night of the Weeping Crocodiles (Opus 16) 10:04


Karl Henning, clarinet
Alexey Shabalin, violin
Eric Mazonson, piano
21-Jun-10

Total duration of disc:   64:09

Disc 3

Tr 1   The Mousetrap (Opus 91) 25:30

Karl Henning, clarinet
Peter Lekx, viola
18-Jun-08

Tr 2   Irving's Hudson (Lost Waters, Opus 27 № 1)  4:33
Tr 3   Thoreau's Walden (Opus 27 № 2) 2:03
Tr 4   Whitman's Ontario (Opus 27 № 3) 1:33
Tr 5   Carlos Williams's Passaic (Opus 27 № 4) 4:59


Mary Jane Rupert, harp
24-Jun-09
               
Tr 6   stars & guitars (Opus 95) 23:50


Peter H. Bloom, bass flute
Mary Jane Rupert, harp
24-Jun-09

Tr 7   The Angel Who Bears a Flaming Sword (Opus 94a) 11:49

Peter H. Bloom, alto flute
24-Jun-09

Total duration of disc:   74:20

Disc 4

Tr 1   Castelo dos anjos (Opus 90) 13:35

Tapestry
1-Dec-07

Tr 2   Three Things that Begin with 'C' (Opus 65a) 9:10
i. Cats
ii. Clouds
iii. Canaries

Karl Henning, clarinet
Peter Lekx, viola
18-Jun-08

Tr 3   De profundis (Opus 78) 7:42

Ad hoc choir (Jaya Lakshminarayanan, organizer)
Paul Cienniwa, organ
26-Feb-10

Tr 4   Irreplaceable Doodles (Opus 89) 7:34

Karl Henning, clarinet
7-Mar-07

Tr 5   Square Dance (Opus 72) 13:44

Ezra Clarinet Quartet
19-Oct-03

Tr 6   Murmur of Many Waters (Opus 57) 7:32

Ithaca College Percussion Ensemble (Gordon Stout, director)
11-Dec-01

Total duration of disc:   59:19
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 08, 2010, 10:38:29 AM
Quote from: Cato on September 08, 2010, 10:18:33 AM
Great news on the radio show!

Will it be possible to listen to it via the Internet?  Most radio stations are broadcasting or "webcasting" these days.

Yes, we can listen live while the show broadcasts; I don't believe there are "podcasts" for later listening.

More info as I gets it!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 08, 2010, 07:59:15 PM
Quote from: Agent 86If only he'd used his music for niceness instead of evil!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Luke on September 08, 2010, 11:27:10 PM
The box set! I love it! This all looks fabulous, Karl!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 09, 2010, 04:36:40 AM
The box set! (*chortle*)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 14, 2010, 05:28:01 AM
Re-fresh:

26 February De profundis (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg396045.html#msg396045) [ Jaya Lakshminarayan & friends ]

15 March Passion rehearsal A (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/dress-rehearsal.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal B (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/shut-up-n-let-music-do-talkin-some-more.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal C (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/corrivideum.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

12 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/revisiting-moon.html) [ k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble (Bloom/Henning/Cienniwa) ]

18 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/later-at-kings.html) [ Bloom/Henning ]

23 May pre-concert rehearsal (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/05/rehearsal-day-of.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

22 June recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/ande-then-there-was-library.html) [ N. Chamberlain/B. Chamberlain/Henning ]

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part I (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg443626.html#msg443626)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part II (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg443627.html#msg443627)

Score of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444980.html#msg444980)

MIDI of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg436576.html#msg436576)

Score of Suspension Bridge (In Dave's Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444979.html#msg444979)

MIDI of Suspension Bridge (In Dave's Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444978.html#msg444978)

Score of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg445883.html#msg445883)

MIDI of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg446478.html#msg446478)

(I need still to fill this key out with earlier material in the thread . . . .)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 14, 2010, 12:12:07 PM
Just got a call from my publisher . . . seems that someone in Bisceglie has placed an order for the string orchestra version of The Canticle of St Nicholas. There's a piece I haven't thought about in a long while.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: AndyD. on September 15, 2010, 01:47:47 AM
"Fair Warning" Movement 1

At times in this first movement there's an almost snake charmer melody in the viola. It sounds Gypsy Slav, or perhaps a tiny further bit East...Magyar?

The prickly pizzicato/piano interaction in the middle really reinforces the overall dynamics. Porcupineal. Let's do it very carefully, baby!

The ending is bordering on grotesque, but I get the feeling that's what you were aiming for.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 15, 2010, 04:02:50 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 14, 2010, 12:12:07 PM
Just got a call from my publisher . . . seems that someone in Bisceglie has placed an order for the string orchestra version of The Canticle of St Nicholas. There's a piece I haven't thought about in a long while.

Great!

Is this first performance of Henning work in Italy?

Have you called NAXOS to ready their microphones?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 15, 2010, 05:34:44 AM
Quote from: Cato on September 15, 2010, 04:02:50 AM
Great!

Is this first performance of Henning work in Italy?

Curiously, no, though possibly the first performance of a Henning instrumental work in Italia.  A girls' choir in Firenze once sang the 2-voice original version of the Alleluia in D.

Quote from: CatoHave you called NAXOS to ready their microphones?

Hah!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 15, 2010, 05:35:58 AM
Quote from: AndyD. on September 15, 2010, 01:47:47 AM
"Fair Warning" Movement 1

At times in this first movement there's an almost snake charmer melody in the viola. It sounds Gypsy Slav, or perhaps a tiny further bit East...Magyar?

The prickly pizzicato/piano interaction in the middle really reinforces the overall dynamics. Porcupineal. Let's do it very carefully, baby!

The ending is bordering on grotesque, but I get the feeling that's what you were aiming for.

Interesting, and thank you, Andy!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 20, 2010, 08:01:49 AM
Happening on 28 September (http://www.rochester.edu/Eastman/calendar/?from=28September2010&to=28September2010).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 22, 2010, 03:56:18 PM
Whew! At last I've finished the program notes!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 27, 2010, 05:05:17 AM
I'm not flying to Rochester until tomorrow, so I'm going to miss it . . . but Dana is going to give an interactive lecture/demo this afternoon.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 27, 2010, 02:38:44 PM
I misremembered the time, and actually Dana is on with his lecture/demo even now.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 28, 2010, 06:09:33 AM
Hard to believe, really. Music which I only started plotting in July, and quite challenging technically, Dana is going to play to an audience tonight.

On a less sublime note: hard to believe that I'm flying to Newark. (I'm not really, only flying through.)

At the airport, just waiting to board.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Luke on September 28, 2010, 07:15:17 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 28, 2010, 06:09:33 AM
...quite challenging technically...

Hey, Mr Understatement, good luck to all concerned tonight - can't wait to hear how it went. Wish I could be there! I may have missed a meeting but, will recordings be in the offing at any point?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 28, 2010, 09:06:49 AM
Oh, I'm expecting so! Many thanks for the kind wishes!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 28, 2010, 09:11:15 AM
In Newark airport now. Still waiting to board, and the plane is to leave in less than half an hour.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 28, 2010, 09:30:38 AM
okay, I'm  aboard.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 28, 2010, 10:52:25 AM

Le chant du Baggage Claim.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 28, 2010, 11:38:09 AM
Sitting in regal comfort, sipping peach juice chez Dana while he warms up the viola. He tells me that the pianist likes the piece, too. Very warm here in Rochester. Just having a wonderful time.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 28, 2010, 04:05:53 PM
Wow, what a wonderful performance!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 29, 2010, 07:19:31 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 28, 2010, 04:05:53 PM
Wow, what a wonderful performance!

Great to read that!

I hope the tape recorders or the Mp3's or 4's or whatever were rolling!   :D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 29, 2010, 07:49:06 AM
I am delighted to report that both audio and video documents were made of the event. I don't yet know when they may become available to me. To us. To the wide world.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 29, 2010, 09:06:40 AM
Dana cautions me that the wait for audio (since it was recorded by Eastman themselves) may be measured in months rather than weeks.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 05, 2010, 07:20:03 AM
Still catching my breath, but I need both to get back to work on Tempus fungus, and to get practicing so I can play a half hour recital in three weeks.

I sang at FCB this past Sunday morning (Byrd Ave verum corpus & Pärt Da pacem, Domine — yes, both of them a little unusually Christian for a Unitarian service). A very nice e-mail from the director subsequently. Carola asked me about the Cantata (she suggested the text which was the catalyst); told her I have this chamber concerto to knock out first.

Seeing Jaya reminded me that I do want to follow up on Alistair's suggestion of a piece for two harpsichords . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on October 05, 2010, 09:41:00 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 29, 2010, 09:06:40 AM
Dana cautions me that the wait for audio (since it was recorded by Eastman themselves) may be measured in months rather than weeks.

Maybe I will send them a loaf of my famous pumpkin bread as a small bakhshish to get them going!   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 06, 2010, 04:38:36 AM
I turn 50 today, and I am just having the greatest day!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on October 06, 2010, 05:24:41 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 06, 2010, 04:38:36 AM
I turn 50 today, and I am just having the greatest day!

Wow!  Still just a youngster!   8)

Happy Birthday! 

And stay away from the prune whip!   $:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 06, 2010, 05:30:35 AM
Quote from: Cato on October 06, 2010, 05:24:41 AM
Wow!  Still just a youngster!   8)

Happy Birthday! 

And stay away from the prune whip!   $:)

Now what was I watching last week, in which poisoned prunes figured . . . ?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Luke on October 06, 2010, 09:48:31 AM
Hey, Karl! Had no idea! Happy Birthday!  :D :D :D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on October 06, 2010, 09:54:59 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 06, 2010, 04:38:36 AM
I turn 50 today, and I am just having the greatest day!

Happy Birthday, Karl! Glad you're enjoying the day. But you know, this is the last birthday you'll want to celebrate... It's all downhill from here  ;)

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: MN Dave on October 06, 2010, 10:05:17 AM
You are three years older than me.  :P

I've already wished you happy birthday on ye Facebook.  0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 06, 2010, 10:06:36 AM
Thanks, lads!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on October 06, 2010, 10:31:56 AM
Happy b-day Karl!  Listen to some Stravinsky, Shostakovich and enjoy some hot tea. :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Père Malfait on October 06, 2010, 07:01:31 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 06, 2010, 04:38:36 AM
I turn 50 today, and I am just having the greatest day!

Happy Birthday, Karl! I turned 46 today, as it happens.    :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 07, 2010, 04:13:52 AM
Happy belated birthday, Lee!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 07, 2010, 05:24:02 AM
Quote from: DavidW on October 06, 2010, 10:31:56 AM
Happy b-day Karl!  Listen to some Stravinsky, Shostakovich and enjoy some hot tea. :)

Thanks, Davey!  Excellent advice . . . though in the event, I wound up grooving to the Liszt Rapsodies hongroises : )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 11, 2010, 01:53:50 PM
Seems I left Tempus fungus untended long enough, it's almost grown true to its name.  And I need to get practicing clarinet, too.

A little further progress . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 13, 2010, 04:19:19 AM
Dana has sent sound files of the première of the Opus 102! But I don't think I can listen to them without conversion. The game is afoot!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: bhodges on October 13, 2010, 10:10:51 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 06, 2010, 04:38:36 AM
I turn 50 today, and I am just having the greatest day!

Hi Karl, I've been so immersed in work that I missed this--belated Happy Half-Century!  Now your life can truly begin.  0:)  (Oh wait, that was 40...)

;D

--Bruce
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 13, 2010, 10:13:39 AM
Thanks, Bruce! Nice to see you at least momentarily de-immured : )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on October 13, 2010, 12:20:36 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 13, 2010, 10:13:39 AM
Thanks, Bruce! Nice to see you at least momentarily de-immured : )

"Who was that masked man?"   $:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on October 13, 2010, 02:32:36 PM
Quote from: bhodges on October 13, 2010, 10:10:51 AM
Hi Karl, I've been so immersed in work that I missed this--belated Happy Half-Century!  Now your life can truly begin.  0:)  (Oh wait, that was 40...)

;D

--Bruce
I somehow missed this too... same thoughts as well.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Saul on October 15, 2010, 06:15:10 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 06, 2010, 04:38:36 AM
I turn 50 today, and I am just having the greatest day!

With Genuine Sincerity,

Happy Birthday Karl!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: AndyD. on October 15, 2010, 06:25:09 AM
Quote from: Saul on October 15, 2010, 06:15:10 AM
With Genuine Sincerity,

Happy Birthday Karl!


Eek! I'm way late!

Happy Birthday, Karl!

Best Blessings To You and Yours!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 15, 2010, 07:24:26 AM
There's no such thing as good wishes being too late. Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 16, 2010, 10:20:53 AM
Inspired by a recent thread. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/10/breviad.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 18, 2010, 03:58:18 AM
Quote from: DavidW on October 17, 2010, 07:01:18 PM
Thanks Saul! :)  Oh man I hate midis, I'll just wait for the real thing.

Understood! MIDIs are at best a pale shadow.  The Real Thing™ should not be much longer (check PM).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on October 18, 2010, 04:52:12 AM
Awesome!! :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 18, 2010, 04:56:51 AM
The worst viola sonata in the world is rockin' now!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Luke on October 18, 2010, 04:58:00 AM
Just been listening to the so-called Worst Viola Sonata Ever for the first time in its true non MIDI glory - and I'm just bowled over. I think this is my favourite instumental piece of yours Karl (the qualification because your Passion is also Something Else IMO). You really unleashed something different here, I think. This is big, big music, real, meaty, juicy music with so much to digest, so many fabulous ideas, such terrific realisation, such a convincing trajectory (love the way ideas are never forgotten but affect and infect what comes after, culmintating in that last movement), there's intimacy and poetry here and real beauty of sound (string instruments come off particularly horribly in MIDI - this is just gorgeous music so much of the time), there's breadth and sweep, playfulness and humour, seductiveness...

I Love This Piece, Karl

(and huge kudos to Dana and his pianist, too, of course)

Oh, and I'm about to PM you with some links...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 18, 2010, 05:10:41 AM
And with mighty thanks to Luke, here are links to mp3 versions he has kindly uploaded at 192 bits:

Fair Warning (http://www.mediafire.com/?4kbfjoa35gekvac)
Suspension Bridge (In Dave's Shed) (http://www.mediafire.com/?dhj1a91fwwck1a0)
Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) (http://www.mediafire.com/?cf00311ikg1bb2l)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Maciek on October 18, 2010, 06:18:39 AM
Argh! Why does't it want to download?! >:(

(I'll try another browser presently.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 18, 2010, 06:31:52 AM
Oh! And Dave reminded me that I owe it to the excellent performers to furnish more info!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Maciek on October 18, 2010, 06:41:54 AM
Is anyone else having trouble downloading the first movement? Two and three worked fine, but one I somehow still cannot get to work... :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 18, 2010, 06:43:46 AM
Quote from: Maciek on October 18, 2010, 06:41:54 AM
Is anyone else having trouble downloading the first movement? Two and three worked fine, but one I somehow still cannot get to work... :'( :'( :'(

Can you listen to m4a, Maciek? I can email you the source file.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidRoss on October 18, 2010, 07:06:50 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 18, 2010, 06:31:52 AM
Oh! And Dave reminded me that I owe it to the excellent performers to furnish more info!
Thanks, Karl.  Dvořák, Rachmaninoff, & Rochberg--good company and not at all out of place.  Gosh, and to think we knew you when!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 18, 2010, 07:07:52 AM
Hah!

Yes, an entirely wonderful program (if I may say that without seeming immodest of my own piece).  Very nice flow.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Maciek on October 18, 2010, 07:23:45 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 18, 2010, 06:43:46 AM
Can you listen to m4a, Maciek? I can email you the source file.

Yes, Karl, I can. I'd be very grateful if you could do that! :D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 18, 2010, 07:26:42 AM
YHM
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on October 18, 2010, 07:27:50 AM
This is the best piece that you've ever written Karl.  It was melodic, atmospheric, and Dana plays with great passion!!  This will be on my to listen in heavy competition with Pettersson and Alfven for at least the next two weeks. :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 18, 2010, 07:28:44 AM
Many thanks, Davey!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on October 18, 2010, 07:32:54 AM
Yeah I only wish it was already in my ipod and not just on my pc, drats that I don't have my cable with me!! ;D  I think I'll go home at lunch to transfer it.  Anyway EVERYONE it plays in itunes (the m4a files) so just use that and you can immediately listen to this fantastic piece. :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 18, 2010, 07:59:51 AM
Quote from: Brian on October 18, 2010, 07:50:27 AM
Maiden Listen Monday

HENNING | Viola Sonata
Dana Huyge, viola
Carolyn Ray, piano

From the composer's "Minnesota period"...

In the sense that It Contains All Things, yes, I did write the piece in the Shed . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on October 18, 2010, 08:10:12 AM
You can lose your sanity in Dave's shed.  Don't stay too long. ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on October 18, 2010, 08:36:47 AM
Quote from: George on October 18, 2010, 08:12:59 AM
I'd love the m4a (for all movements) as well. I am a lossless guy.  :)

It's not lossless, it's 256k vbr. ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: springrite on October 18, 2010, 08:38:34 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 18, 2010, 07:59:51 AM
In the sense that It Contains All Things, yes, I did write the piece in the Shed . . . .

This should put any doubting Thomas'es on The Shed thread to bed once and for all.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 18, 2010, 09:21:19 AM
Quote from: George on October 18, 2010, 08:12:59 AM
I'd love the m4a (for all movements) as well. I am a lossless guy.  :)

Sent, George; let me know if the three messages land!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 18, 2010, 09:40:08 AM
I am to play a half-hour's recital next Tuesday at King's Chapel . . . and I really ought to get the music to the organist . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Maciek on October 18, 2010, 12:24:26 PM
Karl, it's an absolutely wonderful piece! And there is, at least to my ears, such an uncanny Beethovenian feeling of authority to it. It's very powerful. There's a sort of sense of certainty. And... Oh, dear, this is becoming ever more vague with each sentence. I can't really explain what I mean, but "Beethovenian authority" seems to be the right phrase. ;D And to put it shortly: I like the Viola Sonata very much. (And yes, I'll be carrying it around on my iAudio too.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Philoctetes on October 18, 2010, 02:36:31 PM
Dude, that piece is fucking sick. Dana rocked out.  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on October 18, 2010, 02:48:10 PM
I'm going to use Karl's funky face protrait (from his blog) for the album art. :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Philoctetes on October 18, 2010, 02:53:06 PM
Now we just need a cd release, and I'll set my phaser to buy.
;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on October 18, 2010, 04:32:22 PM
I listened to the work again.  Wow that Suspension Bridge movement is so moving.  I got tears in my eyes, how unmanly.  Bravo Karl!  Bravo!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 19, 2010, 02:08:40 AM
I am touched, Davey.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Szykneij on October 19, 2010, 02:44:56 AM
I was enjoying your viola sonata the other night, Karl, and my wife commented favorably on it from the other room. I can only imagine how brilliant it sounds with the resonance and warmth of a real viola.


Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 19, 2010, 03:25:08 AM
I think we crossed, Tony! I PM'd a link to this post (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg457898.html#msg457898), in which Luke kindly furnishes link to the upload of the live performance.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 19, 2010, 04:19:35 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 18, 2010, 09:40:08 AM
I am to play a half-hour's recital next Tuesday at King's Chapel . . . and I really ought to get the music to the organist . . . .

Found the music, will print out and pass on to the organist at lunchtime.

And now . . . I need to get practicing, of course . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 19, 2010, 05:00:22 AM
Did anyone else hear a mosquito?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: MN Dave on October 19, 2010, 05:06:49 AM
Saul, go away.

Karl, I will get to your music but I've been super-busy. Trying to clean up some writing for publication.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Philoctetes on October 19, 2010, 05:08:14 AM
Quote from: MN Dave on October 19, 2010, 05:06:49 AM
Saul, go away.

Karl, I will get to your music but I've been super-busy. Trying to clean up some writing for publication.

Well that's an awesome reason to be lax with your ears, but his Viola Sonata is quite a work, when you do get to it. I was quite impressed with it. (Although, that just comes from my bias in regards to 'internet' composer.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 19, 2010, 05:12:23 AM
Quote from: MN Dave on October 19, 2010, 05:06:49 AM
Saul, go away.

Karl, I will get to your music but I've been super-busy. Trying to clean up some writing for publication.

Understood. Work well!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 19, 2010, 05:24:03 AM
Quote from: Sforzando on October 18, 2010, 04:31:47 PM
[...]

(4) Because, speaking as a person with some musical education, I find work that is shoddy and amateurish to be offensive, the more so when the perpetrator clearly regards his productions as finished compositions deserving only of the highest praise. Am I under some kind of restraining order here where I cannot speak my mind? The fact is that I have frequently pulled my punches here and spoken much more mildly than I could have, under the theory that less is more (see also #1 above). But if a person presents their work on this forum, they have to be prepared for reactions both good and bad, and to learn how to accept criticism with good grace.

Excellent post.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on October 19, 2010, 05:36:45 AM
I listened to the Viola Sonata last night. Very well written- awesome piece!  8)

It has a really contemporary feel to it. The buildup in the middle movement reminds me of the buildup in the middle movement of Adams' Harmonielehre, although there are more Darmstadt-ish influences overall.

Do you have an opus number for it yet?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 19, 2010, 05:38:20 AM
Opus 102

And thanks!  I am proud to have written something which some discomforted listener calls "the worst viola sonata ever" ; )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on October 19, 2010, 06:35:14 AM
Quote from: Philoctetes on October 19, 2010, 05:08:14 AM
Well that's an awesome reason to be lax with your ears, but his Viola Sonata is quite a work, when you do get to it. I was quite impressed with it. (Although, that just comes from my bias in regards to 'internet' composer.)

Well I think that Karl has transcended the internet composer label.  I mean I don't know it would stand up if played side by side with Shostakovich's viola sonata, but if you were to program say Wuorinen and Henning side by side they would fit well.  I hope that Karl, Dana and the pianist consider selling the performance on itunes.  It might have an audience. :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 19, 2010, 06:38:21 AM
Quote from: DavidW on October 19, 2010, 06:35:14 AM
Well I think that Karl has transcended the internet composer label.  I mean I don't know it would stand up if played side by side with Shostakovich's viola sonata, but if you were to program say Wuorinen and Henning side by side they would fit well.  I hope that Karl, Dana and the pianist consider selling the performance on itunes.  It might have an audience. :)

I am struck by your mentioning the Shostakovich, because Dana was talking about possibly programming the Shostakovich Opus 147 together with my own sonata on a concert.

I thought the flow of Dana's recital last month — Dvořák, Henning [intermission] Rakhmaninov, Rochberg — worked very nicely.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Philoctetes on October 19, 2010, 06:40:37 AM
Quote from: DavidW on October 19, 2010, 06:35:14 AM
Well I think that Karl has transcended the internet composer label.  I mean I don't know it would stand up if played side by side with Shostakovich's viola sonata, but if you were to program say Wuorinen and Henning side by side they would fit well.  I hope that Karl, Dana and the pianist consider selling the performance on itunes.  It might have an audience. :)

I totally agree with that, but I think you caught the gist of my post. Henning is legit. He's elite (Hacker reference for the nerds).  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 19, 2010, 06:47:45 AM
I've got composition cred, baby.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Père Malfait on October 19, 2010, 10:07:05 AM
I've only had the opportunity to listen to "Fair Warning" so far, but I definitely like it! I especially appreciate the contrast between melodic and aleatoric moments within the whole. Very affecting. Looking forward to hearing the rest! Most impressive, Karl!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 19, 2010, 10:09:17 AM
Many thanks, Lee!

Say, do you ever have occasion to play with a clarinetist?  Unusually, I have my cl/org pieces in convenient order, as I'll be playing them next week.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 19, 2010, 10:19:59 AM
Heinrich made me smile . . . we hadn't talked yet about which of my pieces would be on next week's program, so he lists it as Favorite Works by Henning.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Père Malfait on October 19, 2010, 10:31:31 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 19, 2010, 10:09:17 AM
Many thanks, Lee!

Say, do you ever have occasion to play with a clarinetist?  Unusually, I have my cl/org pieces in convenient order, as I'll be playing them next week.


You're very welcome! No, I'm not acquainted with any local clarinetists, although some surely exist.  ;D   I *do* however, know a very fine young cellist/gambist - have you ever considered writing a viola da gamba/harpsichord sonata?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 19, 2010, 10:32:39 AM
Quote from: Pére Malfait on October 19, 2010, 10:31:31 AM
You're very welcome! No, I'm not acquainted with any local clarinetists, although some surely exist.  ;D   I *do* however, know a very fine young cellist/gambist - have you ever considered writing a viola da gamba/harpsichord sonata?

Fabulous idea! How does the gamba differ to the modern cello, please?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Luke on October 19, 2010, 10:35:27 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 19, 2010, 10:32:39 AM
Fabulous idea! How does the gamba differ to the modern cello, please?

Karl, what are you thinking, asking for information on the technical capabilities of an instrument? Haven't you learnt yet, that's simply not necessary....   ;D

Sounds a lovely idea, btw, I must add! So many delicious instrumental combinations, so little time...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 19, 2010, 10:39:28 AM
Quote from: Luke on October 19, 2010, 10:35:27 AM
Karl, what are you thinking, asking for information on the technical capabilities of an instrument? Haven't you learnt yet, that's simply not necessary....   ;D

Dang, you're right, Luke! I should just let the geeenius flow, and let the performers pick up the pieces where they may : )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 19, 2010, 10:42:09 AM
Lee, if viole da gamba are all much the same, I can consult my friend Paul, whose ex-wife played gamba. (Or did she play gamba parts on a more-or-less modern cello? . . .)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Père Malfait on October 19, 2010, 11:12:33 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 19, 2010, 10:32:39 AM
Fabulous idea! How does the gamba differ to the modern cello, please?

I'm certainly no expert, but off the top of my head, the viola da gamba has six strings, moveable frets, and the bow is held underhand. It's also totally supported by the player's legs (i.e. it doesn't have an endpin).  There are some differences in tessitura as well, I think. I'll follow up with my friend; he should be able to elucidate the practical differences, from a compositional point of view.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 19, 2010, 11:13:53 AM
That would be wonderful, thanks! I shouldn't like to write anything impossible (or even impractically difficult). What is the range of your preferred harpsichord? Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on October 20, 2010, 05:47:49 AM
Karl I think you should simply dismiss negative un-constructive criticism and not dwell.  If your music is any good you will have as many enemies as you have fans. :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 20, 2010, 06:01:37 AM
Well, that is excellent advice, Davey; and I embrace it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: MN Dave on October 20, 2010, 06:06:47 AM
There are similar quotes about more famous composers, so yeah: idiots.  ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 20, 2010, 06:09:15 AM
Got some practicing in last night; not a lot, but as much as I could manage (yes, I haven't touched the clarinet since 22 June).  The good news is that there is time to rebuild stamina for a half hour concert in time for Tuesday. So, of course, more practice tonight.

The clarinet/organ music is much easier to play than (for but two examples) Lunar Glare or The Mousetrap. It is music which could have wider semi-pro use. Distribution and publicity are perennial problems.


No use complaining; it won't change any time soon.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 20, 2010, 06:10:31 AM
Quote from: MN Dave on October 20, 2010, 06:06:47 AM
There are similar quotes about more famous composers, so yeah: idiots.  ;D

Thanks, Dave.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 20, 2010, 08:17:29 AM
Quote from: Woody AllenSome drink deeply from the river of knowledge. Others only gargle.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 20, 2010, 05:29:11 PM
KING'S CHAPEL PRESENTS (http://kings-chapel.org/music2.html)
Music of Karl Henning

Karl Henning, clarinet
Heinrich Christensen, organ

Tuesday, 26 October
12:15PM

King's Chapel
Corner of School & Tremont Streets, Boston, MA 02108

Karl Henning:  Prelude on Kremser, Opus 66 (2002)
Henning:  Handeliana, Opus 83 (2005)
Henning:  Canzona & Gigue, Opus 77 (2004)
Henning:  Fantasy on a Tallis Hymn, Opus 30 (1997)

A suggested donation of $3 is requested at the door. These programs are supported by individual donations.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 21, 2010, 09:33:41 AM
Quote from: Greg on October 19, 2010, 05:36:45 AM
I listened to the Viola Sonata last night. Very well written- awesome piece!  8)

It has a really contemporary feel to it. The buildup in the middle movement reminds me of the buildup in the middle movement of Adams' Harmonielehre, although there are more Darmstadt-ish influences overall.

Do you have an opus number for it yet?

You still in Florida?  Another friend of mine in Florida just listened, and reports back with a thumbs-up.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on October 21, 2010, 09:50:44 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 21, 2010, 09:33:41 AM
You still in Florida?  Another friend of mine in Florida just listened, and reports back with a thumbs-up.
Yep. Are they North, Central or South Florida?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 21, 2010, 09:58:03 AM
Central-ish, as I recall.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on October 21, 2010, 11:35:07 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 21, 2010, 09:58:03 AM
Central-ish, as I recall.
Hmmm... me, too. Interesting.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: MN Dave on October 23, 2010, 04:22:00 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 18, 2010, 05:10:41 AM
And with mighty thanks to Luke, here are links to mp3 versions he has kindly uploaded at 192 bits:

Fair Warning (http://www.mediafire.com/?4kbfjoa35gekvac)
Suspension Bridge (In Dave's Shed) (http://www.mediafire.com/?dhj1a91fwwck1a0)
Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) (http://www.mediafire.com/?cf00311ikg1bb2l)

Now downloading der Henningmusik.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 23, 2010, 04:23:24 AM
Woot!

Just yesterday, a lady at work called the music "Awesome!"

I am merely reporting the fact; I cannot comment on its accuracy.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Luke on October 23, 2010, 08:47:40 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 23, 2010, 04:23:24 AM
Woot!

Just yesterday, a lady at work called the music "Awesome!"

I am merely reporting the fact; I cannot comment on its accuracy.


Yeah. But what are they saying on Youtube, that's the question...

(hello, btw - been away for a few days!)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 23, 2010, 09:03:03 AM
And hello, back, lad!

At least no one on YouTube is telling me that a piece of mine, which has nothing of Chopin or of Hungarian dance to it, reminds him of Chopin or of Hungarian dances
; )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 25, 2010, 04:15:09 AM
Well, I've sent links to the sound-files to a couple of violists, both the kindly Belgian who vetted the quadruple-stops &c., and the kindly now-Ohioan with whom I once played The Mousetrap.

I've also sent them to an old friend in San Diego, who wants to show the piece to a violist in the orchestra there . . . and to an old virtual friend, a conductor who just generally expresses continued kind interest in my work.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Luke on October 25, 2010, 08:20:43 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 25, 2010, 04:15:09 AM

I've also sent them to an old friend in San Diego, who wants to show the piece to a violist in the orchestra there . . . and to an old virtual friend, a conductor who just generally expresses continued kind interest in my work.[/font]

let's conflate the two....wouldn't this piece make a spectaularly impressive viola concerto, the piano part orchestrated and inflated? I can almost hear the opening in my head now, in rather Tippett-like hues perhaps...wow!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 26, 2010, 04:18:15 AM
Hmm.  Fascinating notion!  I think I'd as soon try to write a new piece, though.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 26, 2010, 05:08:02 AM
In anticipation for this (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg458804.html#msg458804), I'm re-charging the Microtrack II
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 27, 2010, 04:14:53 AM
Went tolerably well. Depending on how well the audio took, could be the best-yet document of Kremser. Everything else had something or other go on to keep it from Preferred Document status . . . all the same, a concert in which I need feel no great shame.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 01, 2010, 04:25:01 AM
I had grand designs of finishing a piece for this (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,14975.msg446196.html#msg446196).  Didn't seem a particularly unrealistic plan, as I had plenty of time and it won't be an enormous piece.  That must all look like a preamble to making excuses, so I'd best get it done with:  things at work (while on the whole good) have been a notch or two more hectic, and my energy level hasn't been at its peak.  For another project, I might have pressed on;  for whatever reasons, this is a piece which I didn't want to force out.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 11, 2010, 09:23:36 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 27, 2010, 04:14:53 AM
Went tolerably well. Depending on how well the audio took, could be the best-yet document of Kremser. Everything else had something or other go on to keep it from Preferred Document status . . . all the same, a concert in which I need feel no great shame.

No, I still haven't attended to the audio from that recital.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 11, 2010, 09:27:50 AM
Quote from: Cato on September 08, 2010, 10:18:33 AM
Great news on the radio show!

Will it be possible to listen to it via the Internet?  Most radio stations are broadcasting or "webcasting" these days.

Don't know just when the show will be, may be in 2 or 3 weeks.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 18, 2010, 08:15:50 AM
Dana is conducting his defense tomorrow afternoon, so he asked if I had any further comment on the naming of the movements . . . and I've sent that on to him.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 25, 2010, 06:17:20 AM
Composer at rest. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/11/thanks-for.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 28, 2010, 05:31:02 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 08, 2010, 04:24:55 AM
Wound up burning discs to send to a chap in upstate New York who proposes to do a radio show featuring my music. (I mean, he does a weekly hourlong show, and smoe fine Saturday a few weeks hence, my music will be the topic.) Scrambled to get that done last night, as tonight and tomorrow night are museum shifts.

Still don't know when the show may go on. In fairness, though, the chap has been waiting for me to furnish him more text.  And (apart from program notes to this past June's concerts, which I sent him right away) I only set to serious verbiage — serious by volume, rather than by content — yesterday.

I don't want to pre-empt his show by publication elsewhere on the 'net.  Most of it is already known to folks here, and I think we can "mute" the publication aspect of it by invoking the quote function . . . .


Quote from: kh
When my family and I moved to Massachusetts, we knew hardly anyone in Boston.  It happened that many of the musicians whose acquaintance I first made, were organists and choir directors.  They were generally interested (at least politely) on learning that I am a composer, and more than one made me welcome to float by them any music which I thought might be suitable for use at their parish.  Often, the choir of such a church might be of fairly modest musicianship.

The Alleluia in A-flat (Disc 1, track 10), while not posing great demands, I did write as a piece not for any choir I then knew, but as a 'stretch', a piece for some choir, somewhere, capable of music of more technical difficulty than some of the occasional pieces I had written before.  It was the first piece of mine to be published (by Lux Nova Press, in Atlanta), and in quite a short period of time, came to be sung by choirs on three continents (North America, Europe & Australia).

It was one of the first pieces of mine which Mark Engelhardt, then music director at the Episcopal cathedral in Boston, had his choir sing.

In early 2003, Mark approached me with the idea of an Evensong which the cathedral choir would sing, featuring my music.  The canticle, the Song of Mary (Disc 1, track 8) pre-dated this proposal (I had composed the piece at St Vincent's Arch-Abbey in Latrobe, PA) but its use in the Evensong was the first thing Mark & I settled.  It also provided the musical material for the companion Song of Simeon (Disc 1, track 9).

Now, I am a performer myself, a clarinetist and often a chorister.  In my composition time and again, I seem to show a knack for making technical demands of the performers which call forth their full attention (and which require ample rehearsal), but the character of the music itself wins them over (we might say), so that they are very gracious even while they find that they have to rehearse  a piece a great deal.  One such piece in particular, is Nuhro (Disc 1, track 7), an original setting of an ancient Maronite hymn which I first heard in a monastery near the Quabbin reservoir in central Massachusetts.  I decided to set this hymn to serve as part of the November 2003 Evensong.  Mark's choir at the cathedral, all paid singers at that time, were all highly capable; yet it was a small-ish choir, three or four singers to a part.  I had been working with them some little time by then, so I knew their capabilities.  I composed Nuhro for seven-part choir, which probably pressed Mark's choir to their utmost, in terms of their handling long-breathed parts with divided sections.  Even as I was writing it, I felt that it was the finest music I had composed to that point.  I must have completed the score in July, and when I had reached the final double-bar, my family & I went to the beach.  All the time when I was playing in the surf at Rockport, the strains of my new piece were echoing in my inner ear, and I was filled with this wonderful feeling that I had accomplished something in which I could always take great artistic pride.

In fact, Mark's choir did such a beautiful job with the November 2003 Evensong, that I quickly wrote a piece in gratitude, a setting of the Christmas text Hodie Christus natus est (Disc 1, track 11) for choir in five parts and clarinet.  Mark and the choir did indeed first sing it the following month, on Christmas Eve (although the recording we have is of a later performance).

The season at the cathedral following Mark's departure in August 2005, I found that members of the choir had pressed the Dean of the cathedral to engage me as an Interim Choir Director.  One of the things I wished (and which it actually proved practical) to do was, to keep the choir's morale up by maintaining the tradition of singing a special Evensong;  and as a composer, I was eager to write new  music for the whole service.  We scheduled the service to take place in Lent (March 2006), and so the idea of the new setting was that the organ would remain silent, and the instrumental compliment I selected was a pair of trombones, with a suitably austere sound to reflect the season of penitence (Disc 1, tracks 1-5).

That Easter I directed the choir in a purely unaccompanied adaptation of my setting of Pascha nostrum (Disc 1, track 6), which originally I had composed  for organist Bill Goodwin in Woburn, Massachusetts, for choir accompanied by brass quintet and organ.

All this may give the false impression that I am primarily (or even, heaven forfend, solely) a composer of sacred choral music.  Although I am certainly pleased, musically, at the artistic contribution I have made to that sector of the musical world, I think of myself much more broadly as a composer.

I am often asked if I have written a symphony.  The short answer is, no, but I am keen to.  In fact, I should like to write about 12 symphonies.  In general, though, I have an abhorrence of writing "for the shelf";  and no orchestra has yet made itself available for such a collaboration.  How should they, when no one has heard of me?  Composers who already have established names (you don't even need me to name them, you know them) are those whose symphonies are played by the orchestras.

Another reason why I tend not to write "for the shelf," is – well it's two related reasons, really.  I like to have music which I have written performed, so most of the music I write is for musicians I know, and for an occasion where there is a fair prospect of actual performance.  Where that is of particular importance is, in trying to overcome my anonymity as bemoaned above.  I have worked hard to write music, which could then be performed, so that (hopefully) there should be a fair document of the piece, which people can hear.  So that (hopefully) more people out there know that there's a chap named Karl Henning who writes music, and quite fine music it is, too.

In this I see at least a chance of eventually becoming known. The idea of writing my twelve symphonies as a complete unknown, to be discovered only after my death, is a prospect I do not find at all attractive.

Not surprisingly, then – as I am a clarinetist – I have written quite a bit of music including the clarinet, including one piece for clarinet quartet: Square Dance (Disc 4, track 5).

I've also made a special exploration of music for unaccompanied clarinet.  This is a genre which Nancy Garlick, my wonderful clarinet teacher at both the College of Wooster and the University of Virginia, taught me to know and love.  At Wooster, she had me prepare for various recitals a clarinet transcription of one of the Bach Suites for solo cello, Igor Stravinsky's Three Pieces for clarinet solo, and a hauntingly beautiful Sonatina for unaccompanied clarinet by Miklós Rózsa.  I began with a very short (three-minute) piece which I had largely composed when I was in St Petersburg, Russia: Blue Shamrock of 2002.  I became progressively entranced by the idea of scale for unaccompanied wind instrument, ultimately resulting in 2005's Studies in Impermanence, which runs some 20 minutes, and becomes something of a marathon.  In our selection here, we have the "mid-range" Irreplaceable Doodles (Disc 4, track 4).

My penchant for writing technically challenging music has meant that more than one piece has depended absolutely on the good graces of a fellow musician.  Violist Peter Lekx responded very favorably to The Mousetrap (Disc 3, track 1) . . . whose origin was something of a compositional dare to myself.  Having already written the 20-minute Studies in Impermanence for clarinet solo (and, honestly, feeling that I had filled the 20-minute time-span creditably) I thought, "If I have carved out a reasonable 20-minute space for clarinet alone, it must only be easier to compose a piece of that scale for two instruments."  The Mousetrap includes some enigmatic – you know it's a sign when the composer himself is no more definite than the adjective enigmatic – citations of music in the repertory.  Which ties in with the title, itself an allusion to the play-within-the-play of Hamlet.  A friend of mine in Germany has an idea of staging a ballet of The Mousetrap, and I should ask him where that stands these days.

Another great sport among the very fine musicians I am privileged to know is Paul Cienniwa, with whom I've played Lunar Glare (Disc 2, track 4).  My favorite story about Lunar Glare actually ties in with de Falla.  There are many irregular groups of notes in my piece (quintuplets, especially), and Paul worked hard to master them.  As a professional harpsichordist, of course Paul has known de Falla's famous Concerto for the instrument; but he had never played it, as he felt rather intimidated by some of the modernity of the idiom.  As a result of working on my Lunar Glare, I was very gratified to hear Paul tell me, the de Falla concerto held no more terror for him.  He played the de Falla in a concert up in Maine this past summer.

A colleague whose generosity to my work stands out even above the generous souls already mentioned, is Boston flutist Peter H. Bloom.  I had met Peter some years ago, and he gave me his card . . . he mentioned that he had a bass flute, and particularly made me welcome to send him a piece for bass flute and harp.  Now, it was a little while before I got around to that piece.  I think the first music of mine I showed him was actually a piece I originally wrote for trumpet.  I had finished composition of The Angel Who Bears a Flaming Sword, and was laying it out, when the happy thought occurred to me that it would transpose nicely for flute.  As soon as I finished laying out the original trumpet score, then, I hustled to lay out a parallel flute version, which I e-mailed to Peter with polite inquiries for his thoughts.  To my great gratification, not only did Peter like the piece, but he proposed a further transposition, because he felt that the piece would work particularly well for alto flute (Disc 3, track 7).

That transposition done, I felt it was time I wrote for Peter and his friend Mary Jane Rupert the long-promised piece for bass flute and harp, stars & guitars (Disc 3, track 6).  I started the piece with a very different working title, which I do not now remember, no doubt because even at the time I was not mad about it.  But I went to a lunchtime recital at King's Chapel in Boston one Tuesday, and the performer was a guitarist – and bingo, I knew what the bass-flute-&-harp piece needed to be called.

Harpist Mary Jane Rupert also gave the long-awaited première of music I had written back in St Petersburg, Lost Waters (Disc 3, tracks 2-5), a suite of four short pieces each inspired by a favorite American author whose work I was considering (and reading) with especial pleasure while I was in Russia and Estonia.

The three flute-&-clarinet duets of my Opus 97 were sort of a game of tag started by my collaboration with Peter.  I wrote Heedless Watermelon (Disc 2, track 1) for the two of us to play together and at the time I was writing it just as a stand-alone piece.  When we got together to read it, we both enjoyed the piece so well, I promptly decided to make it the first of a set of three pieces.  As it turned out, though, when I wrote All the Birds in Mondrian's Cage (Disc 2, track 2), the first performance was with Nicole Chamberlain when I went to play a concert in Atlanta.  That concert in turn gave me the musical germ for Swivels & Bops (Disc 2, track 3), which I first played together with Peter; though just a month or so later, Nicole came up to Boston for a pair of concerts– and so I played the complete set of three pieces with both flutists within a few months.

I Sang to the Sky, and Day Broke (Disc 1, track 12) I wrote for the orchestra at Clemson University.  The music director, Andrew Levin, had particularly strong wind players, and he wanted a piece to show them off, if possible a new piece written for the occasion.  At the time, Andrew knew me only as another participant in an Internet music forum, so it was quite brave of him to permit me to write the piece for his group.

That piece also hinges on a fun story.  I had known New England Conservatory Wind Ensemble director Charles Peltz some years before, when we were both in Buffalo (where I did my doctoral work).  When I learnt that Charles was at NEC, I called, and we got together to talk, and I brought the score for I Sang to the Sky, and Day Broke.  The Boston Chamber of the American Composer's Forum (I think it's now the New England Chapter) together with the NEC Wind Ensemble had an annual call for scores for a reading. They would select the best pieces from among those submitted, and the composers would come to Jordan Hall, and the ensemble (who had all been given parts to look at ahead of time) would read through the pieces.  Charles suggested to me that I submit the piece for that reading.  Which I did, and the piece was selected, and the reading was very nice.

Now, although Charles was not the only judge of the scores submitted for the call, and even though the other judge agreed that my piece was worth selecting for the event, in the interests of preserving impartiality, starting the following year, the call for scores stipulated that the submissions be anonymous.  Obviously, the desire was to avoid any possible suggestion that Charles had only selected my score, because we already knew one another.  (I mean, of course, that this change was of value as a general principle;  there was nothing personal at all in the new policy.)  During the next four years, I submitted three pieces anonymously, and pieces of entirely different character;  so that in a five-year period, music of mine was selected four times – three of them anonymously, which I found sufficient vindication of that initial submission which bore my name.

The last time I submitted a score to this call, I had the trunk of a piece I had begun a few years earlier, five minutes of the start of a piece for six saxophones and four low brass.  It was a chunk of music I liked a great deal, and which I had not meant to leave unfinished so long.  But one of the reasons I don't like writing music "for the shelf" is, I don't have a performance to motivate me to finish it, and then, if there is demand for another piece which will be performed – I find that instantly more attractive.  That was why Out in the Sun lay unfinished so long: there were other pieces which wanted writing.

And so, when in 2005 (probably) I saw the latest annual call for scores co-sponsored by the American Composers Forum and NEC, I felt that perhaps this was the occasion to dust off Out in the Sun.  I was not yet setting myself to finish it;  I thought I would just submit that (self-contained) opening of the piece, which was in essence already composed.  All that needed doing at the time was, I had to change the scoring to suit the call: six saxophones were too many.  I reacquainted myself with this old sketch, and found that I could recast some of the writing, so that I could substitute clarinets for two of the saxophones, which would bring my score into compliance with the specs of the call.

So: yet again (I am pleased to say) my piece was among those selected;  and this time the piece made such an impression on Charles, that he spoke to me about a performance.  The piece was unfinished as it was, but I could readily complete it.  That trunk of the piece was about five minutes long, and I was planning on about a 15-minute piece (Disc 1, track 13).

A great friend of mine in San Diego (who may wish to remain anonymous for this program) has commissioned a few pieces from me over the years.  One was a set of three duets for clarinet and horn for the children of friends of his family, who in school were studying those two instruments.  The idea really was that they should be able to play the duets together, but I am afraid that I composed the pieces too difficult:  the Three Things that Begin with 'C' (Disc 4, track 2).  Another piece he commissioned was for a more somber occasion, the De profundis for choir and organ (Disc 4, track 3).

The piano solo pieces Lutosławski's Lullaby (Disc 2, track 5) and Gaze Transfixt (Disc 2, track 6) I wrote when I was in St Petersburg, and really ought to have been working on my doctoral dissertation for the University at Buffalo.

I wrote Castelo dos anjos (Disc 4, track 1) for the wonderful virtuoso singers of Tapestry, as a result of being introduced to them (this will sound crazy, since they are here in the Boston area) by an expatriate English composer in Portugal, Ivan Moody.  If it were not for the Internet, perhaps the ladies of Tapestry and I would still be strangers.

While I was earning my Master's in composition at the University of Virginia, Scott DeVeaux asked me to take part in an African Drumming seminar.  Scott had studied for two years in Ghana.  Knowing me for an instrumentalist with a strong sense of rhythm, Scott had me play one of the drums in the ensemble of his seminar.  The lessons in rhythm which I soaked in on those occasions, have stayed with me, and I have put them to a great variety of uses in many different pieces.  Those lessons are quite close to the surface in a piece for percussion ensemble, such as Murmur of Many Waters (Disc 4, track 6).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Luke on November 28, 2010, 11:45:25 AM
Thanks Karl! Lots to digest there, and nice to have it all in one place. Makes intruiging reading.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on November 28, 2010, 01:42:47 PM
That's really cool. Is it going to be an interview mixed with some pieces, maybe? (Or has he said anything about that)?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 28, 2010, 02:36:02 PM
I think the show will be mostly music, but it's hard for me to say.  Our communication about the pending show has been quite sporadic.
Title: Re: Prologue to an Analysis of Karl Henning's Viola Sonata
Post by: Cato on November 28, 2010, 03:40:46 PM
For devotees of Karl Henning's music, especially of the recent Viola Sonata Opus 102 I offer the rather superficial analytical review of the First Movement Fair Warning: if you have not yet downloaded the score and performance, you should take care of that problem!   0:)

http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.1940.html (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.1940.html)


In the first movement, you hear the shadow of Alban Berg in the Viola: a mysterious yearning arises from a kind of struggling non-tonal tonality.  Note that even in the first bar, in the 5:4 figure of 16ths, one hears a kind of tonality in the broken D# (= Eb) Bb (= A#) Eb (= D#) chord, and then again in bar 2, note the broken up D major scale in the 5:4 figure, nearly emphasized by the accent mark on the D after the 16th rest.  Bar 3 has the little march figure which again has an aroma of traditional tonality (F minor, starting with the C-F figure at the end of bar 2), and tells us that maybe the Viola has been wanting to be in F minor from the start, but cannot decide.  The seeming chaos in the piano, with its B/A# and D/C# in the bass, and similarly wide-spaced dissonances in the treble, would apparently not be involved, but listen carefully to the odd E major in the piano in bars 3 and 4, which the Viola picks up in its partially contrary figure at the beginning of bar 4.

The chord at the end of bar 4, with its open fifths in the piano and the Viola's minor second G#/A stubbornly refusing to accept the engagement ring from either suitor, will become very important motivically, as it is paralleled in bars 28-31, and in bars 203-205, repeated nearly verbatim in bar 41, and paralleled again in the conclusion. The minor second in the Viola can of course be heard as a variation on the major 7ths in the piano's bass at the beginning.  This idea is reinforced in bar 7 in the piano, where the bass ascends from Bb to Bb to G#, while the treble and the Viola hold an A.

Lest ye think that the little minor second is just a moment's hesitation, let me send you to bar 14, where for a moment both instruments play G#, but then the piano plays F#2/G# on the last beat, and to the Meno mosso section at bar 45, where things are seemingly in accord, with a unison on B in both instruments, but immediately we get a disagreement (Bb in the piano/A# in the Viola), followed by a C/Db and then in bar 46 we hear that G#/A, resolved into a unison to be sure, but then note the minor seconds in bars 49 and 50 (nicely played in the performance).  This is one of the more comically poignant, or poignantly comic parts of the work.

The Piu mosso section at bar 59 shows a variation on the 5:4 motif from the opening melody.  The motif is now legalized with a time signature of its own (5/16), but does return in the piano for a moment in bar 64.  Of interest rhythmically and motivically are bars 66-72: the music struggles upward through major and minor seconds for a while.  In bar 69 the 5:4 figure in the piano sets the stage for an erratic ascent from B to C, with a minor ninth crescendo in bar 72.

The delicious Slow (but with life) part (bars 83-108) shows variations on the previous motifs (bar 86 develops the 5:4 figure, and the double open fifths in bar 87),  and I like how the wide leaps in the piano presage the sudden drop in the Viola in bars 97-98.  Octaves abound, but not for long, as the music fragments to a kind of pointillism in bars 109-132.  The open-fifths-vs.-minor-second debate is heard in the piano in bar 122, just to make sure you are paying attention, and that 5:4 figure now appears as a 5:6 in the base.

And then my favorite part: the completely schizoid Piu mosso ancora! (Bars 133-176) The section continues to play with items already established, e.g. hear the bass part of the piano continue the minor/major 2nd/7th/9th patterns, while the treble plays around with the motifs introduced back in bar 95ff. and 106-107.  Listen to how they contrast with the melodic line in the Viola, with trills (136-137), emphatically accented 16ths, the 5:4 and new 6:4 figures, while the piano obediently avoids such rhythmically complexities, allowing only some syncopations.  And I must remark upon how well the premiere performance handled this section!

In bars 177 the music develops the earlier Piu mosso (bars 59-82) and drives toward a climax where a variation of the opening is proclaimed beginning at bar 201.  During this drive, note again the presence of those minor/major 2nd/7th/9th patterns: bars 189 and 194-195 are especially impressive here, the latter two bars show a minor second expanding to a third and then a fourth, leading to the open fifths in the treble in the next two bars.

As mentioned earlier, those Beethovenian chords from bar 4 return in bars 203-205.  We then hear a brilliant, condensed, and varied recapitulation of the most important parts of the entire movement (e.g. listen to the piano in bars 212-214 and in the bass only to 218 and compare it to bars 95-102), while above one hears a near apotheosis of the 5:4 figure interspersed with continual variations on it: check out e.g. bar 219 where the Viola plays an eighth-note triplet with a duplet, as well as the bass part in the piano in bars 220-221.  Bar 221 is particularly fascinating with the way motivic and rhythmic elements coalesce in the piano, before our Beethovenian chords put an end to this serious yet playful and highly expressive movement! 



Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 28, 2010, 05:29:50 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 08, 2010, 10:38:29 AM

Quote from: CatoGreat news on the radio show!

Will it be possible to listen to it via the Internet?  Most radio stations are broadcasting or "webcasting" these days.

Yes, we can listen live while the show broadcasts; I don't believe there are "podcasts" for later listening.

More info as I gets it!


Late-breaking news!—

Quote from: Lance HillI'm in the throes of putting together a tribute to CMG's own KARL HENNING, clarinetist and composer. If all goes as anticipated, it will be broadcast worldwide on Saturday, December 4, 2010 at 7:00 ET.

The station (WPEL-FM) streams live here (your computer needs Java to run the stream).

If I receive any further alerts, I'll post word here.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on November 28, 2010, 05:33:29 PM
Is it possible for someone to record it in case I have to work at that time?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 28, 2010, 05:35:22 PM
I intend trying.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 29, 2010, 04:25:26 AM
And furthermore:

Quote from: Lance HillOn Saturday, December 4, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time, I will present a tribute to Boston composer and clarinetist KARL HENNING. Born on October 6, 1960, Karl has an impressive background with his education having a double major in composition and clarinet performance for his bachelor's degree from the College of Wooster in Ohio, his master's degree in composition from the University of Virginia-Charlottesville, and his doctorate in composition from the University of Buffalo. His teachers included Charles Wuorninen and Louis Andriessen. Karl has also served as a choral director in the Boston area. Among his premiers is his 40-minute unaccompanied choral setting of the Saint John Passion, first performed in Boston. Karl has over 100 compositions with opus numbers at this time. He also spent time in Russia. It would be safe to say that he no doubt acquired much inspiration for his choral works after hearing the famous Russian choirs. Karl Henning is also a noted clarinetist and has performed in many venues playing his music and that of others. His own works are diversified and are given unique titles. Karl is a long-time member of CMG and contributes many erudite articles to our site.

The music of Karl Henning will include the following repertoire:

♫ Lost Waters, Op. 27, Nos. 1-4 (complete) with Mary Jane Rupert, harpist ["Irving's Hudson," "Thoreau's Walden," "Whitman's Ontario," and "Carlos Williams' Passaic"
♫ Three Things that Begin with 'C' [Cats, Clouds, and Canaries], Op. 65a with Karl Henning, clarinet, and Peter Lekx, viola
♫ Murmur of Many Waters, Op. 57 with Gordon Stout leading the Ithaca College Percussion Ensemble
♫ Castelo dos anjos (Castle Angels), Op. 90 with Boston vocal ensemble Tapestry
♫ Pascha nostrum, Op. 52a, Choir of the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Boston, Mass., Karl Henning, director
♫ Song of Mary, Op. 39b, Choir of the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Boston, Mass., Mark Englehardt, director

I offer information about Karl Henning at the outset of the broadcast.

Click on this link to take you directly the the broadcast:

http://wpel.streamon.fm/player/streamplayer.php?username=WPEL&stream=32k&type=1

The program can be heard anywhere in the world if your computer is equipped with speakers and you adjust your time schedule to equate to 7:00 p.m. Eastern time. My usual descriptive dialogue about the artist or subject matter precedes the musical content.

I hope you will enjoy the program on Saturday, December 4, 2010, which is now heard across our great planet. I look forward to your comments, especially from those who hear the broadcast via the Internet. I am very pleased to know the program is being heard around the world including the entire United States. ♪
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 30, 2010, 05:23:16 AM
Not just for the obvious reason (pleasure in the fact that fellow musicians and music-lovers respond so favorably to the music) I greatly enjoy Cato's essay.

I've started to read Alexander Waugh's (yes, Evelyn's grandson) Classical Music: A New Way of Listening, and the lion's share of the chapter I read this morning was good discussion on meaning in music . . . which we could summarize by a caption to one of the chapter's illustrations, to the effect that Beethoven wasn't thinking of moonlight when he wrote his piece, but there's nought wrong with 'hearing' moonlight in it.

So at first, it surprised me when Cato wrote that he hears Berg in the opening. But once I set that surprise to one side, I saw where he hears that . . . in short, one of the aspects of the essay which I enjoy (and find instructive) is getting a sense of what an entirely different pair of ears (and eyes) finds in this piece of my own.


Quote from: Cato on November 28, 2010, 03:40:46 PM
For devotees of Karl Henning's music, especially of the recent Viola Sonata Opus 102 I offer the rather superficial analytical review of the First Movement Fair Warning: if you have not yet downloaded the score and performance, you should take care of that problem!   0:)

http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.1940.html (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.1940.html)

In the first movement, you hear the shadow of Alban Berg in the Viola: a mysterious yearning arises from a kind of struggling non-tonal tonality.  Note that even in the first bar, in the 5:4 figure of 16ths, one hears a kind of tonality in the broken D# (= Eb) Bb (= A#) Eb (= D#) chord, and then again in bar 2, note the broken up D major scale in the 5:4 figure, nearly emphasized by the accent mark on the D after the 16th rest.  Bar 3 has the little march figure which again has an aroma of traditional tonality (F minor, starting with the C-F figure at the end of bar 2), and tells us that maybe the Viola has been wanting to be in F minor from the start, but cannot decide.  The seeming chaos in the piano, with its B/A# and D/C# in the bass, and similarly wide-spaced dissonances in the treble, would apparently not be involved, but listen carefully to the odd E major in the piano in bars 3 and 4, which the Viola picks up in its partially contrary figure at the beginning of bar 4.

The chord at the end of bar 4, with its open fifths in the piano and the Viola's minor second G#/A stubbornly refusing to accept the engagement ring from either suitor, will become very important motivically, as it is paralleled in bars 28-31, and in bars 203-205, repeated nearly verbatim in bar 41, and paralleled again in the conclusion. The minor second in the Viola can of course be heard as a variation on the major 7ths in the piano's bass at the beginning.  This idea is reinforced in bar 7 in the piano, where the bass ascends from Bb to Bb to G#, while the treble and the Viola hold an A.

Lest ye think that the little minor second is just a moment's hesitation, let me send you to bar 14, where for a moment both instruments play G#, but then the piano plays F#2/G# on the last beat, and to the Meno mosso section at bar 45, where things are seemingly in accord, with a unison on B in both instruments, but immediately we get a disagreement (Bb in the piano/A# in the Viola), followed by a C/Db and then in bar 46 we hear that G#/A, resolved into a unison to be sure, but then note the minor seconds in bars 49 and 50 (nicely played in the performance).  This is one of the more comically poignant, or poignantly comic parts of the work.

The Piu mosso section at bar 59 shows a variation on the 5:4 motif from the opening melody.  The motif is now legalized with a time signature of its own (5/16), but does return in the piano for a moment in bar 64.  Of interest rhythmically and motivically are bars 66-72: the music struggles upward through major and minor seconds for a while.  In bar 69 the 5:4 figure in the piano sets the stage for an erratic ascent from B to C, with a minor ninth crescendo in bar 72.

The delicious Slow (but with life) part (bars 83-108) shows variations on the previous motifs (bar 86 develops the 5:4 figure, and the double open fifths in bar 87),  and I like how the wide leaps in the piano presage the sudden drop in the Viola in bars 97-98.  Octaves abound, but not for long, as the music fragments to a kind of pointillism in bars 109-132.  The open-fifths-vs.-minor-second debate is heard in the piano in bar 122, just to make sure you are paying attention, and that 5:4 figure now appears as a 5:6 in the base.

And then my favorite part: the completely schizoid Piu mosso ancora! (Bars 133-176) The section continues to play with items already established, e.g. hear the bass part of the piano continue the minor/major 2nd/7th/9th patterns, while the treble plays around with the motifs introduced back in bar 95ff. and 106-107.  Listen to how they contrast with the melodic line in the Viola, with trills (136-137), emphatically accented 16ths, the 5:4 and new 6:4 figures, while the piano obediently avoids such rhythmically complexities, allowing only some syncopations.  And I must remark upon how well the premiere performance handled this section!

In bars 177 the music develops the earlier Piu mosso (bars 59-82) and drives toward a climax where a variation of the opening is proclaimed beginning at bar 201.  During this drive, note again the presence of those minor/major 2nd/7th/9th patterns: bars 189 and 194-195 are especially impressive here, the latter two bars show a minor second expanding to a third and then a fourth, leading to the open fifths in the treble in the next two bars.

As mentioned earlier, those Beethovenian chords from bar 4 return in bars 203-205.  We then hear a brilliant, condensed, and varied recapitulation of the most important parts of the entire movement (e.g. listen to the piano in bars 212-214 and in the bass only to 218 and compare it to bars 95-102), while above one hears a near apotheosis of the 5:4 figure interspersed with continual variations on it: check out e.g. bar 219 where the Viola plays an eighth-note triplet with a duplet, as well as the bass part in the piano in bars 220-221.  Bar 221 is particularly fascinating with the way motivic and rhythmic elements coalesce in the piano, before our Beethovenian chords put an end to this serious yet playful and highly expressive movement!

Very gratified that someone else is so fond of the Più mosso ancora . . . it probably fits the "schizoid" descriptor, but that section has layers which were carefully 'plotted' (I have fond memories of one evening in the staff lounge in the basement of the MFA as I worked on the more 'mechanical' aspects of it), and other layers of pure fancy, or fancy as nearly pure as my composition is capable of.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on November 30, 2010, 07:32:00 AM
Compositionally, I've found myself enjoying an unexpected sabbatical. I mean, there are pieces I plan to write, some of which in fact are already begun (not sure I'm allowed to say they're "works-in-progress" when I am not at present contributing to their progress).  But mentally I am enjoying a true vacation.

And, mentally, I must be getting close to rested up, because I do find composition-oriented thoughts creeping up on me with increased frequency.  Not yet the Cantata, nor even the completion of Tempus fungus . . . but last night I found myself remembering that Paul Cienniwa asked me for a harpsichord version of Lost Waters.  (The thought was, I suppose, prompted by Lance's selection of the harp suite as part of this Saturday's broadcast.)

I still haven't set a back-to-work date.  But when I do get back to work, I may start with the light duty of that adaptation.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on December 01, 2010, 04:59:12 AM
I do like my Droid.  This morning while I was on the bus (tedious lot of traffic, too, for so early a bus) I had a brisk-ish e-mail exchange with Paul. In principle, he's still interested in the harpsichord version of Lost Waters, but he cautioned me that the soonest performance could not be for two years.  (Do I care about that, really? I've played the long game all these years, am I supposed to be discouraged because a performance won't happen NOW?) ; )

Anyway the upside to the whole conversation is, we discovered together that (a) unusually, I have Sunday afternoon free, and (b) unusually, Paul is not engaged for lunch after church.  So, bingo: lunch date.  It's entirely too long since Paul and I had a leisurely gab.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 01, 2010, 06:47:38 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 01, 2010, 04:59:12 AM
I do like my Droid.  This morning while I was on the bus (tedious lot of traffic, too, for so early a bus) I had a brisk-ish e-mail exchange with Paul.

How exactly does he pronounce his last name?  And is it an Italian name?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on December 01, 2010, 06:56:43 AM
Quote from: Cato on December 01, 2010, 06:47:38 AM
How exactly does he pronounce his last name?  And is it an Italian name?

SIN-ə-wa.  Heavily Anglicized now, but the original name was Polish, I believe.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: springrite on December 01, 2010, 07:03:35 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 01, 2010, 06:56:43 AM
SIN-ə-wa.  Heavily Anglicized now, but the original name was Polish, I believe.

That is the most vowels I have seen in a Polish name in a long time.  ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on December 01, 2010, 07:47:49 AM
I'd like to buy a vowel, Pat!
Title: Karl Henning's Viola Sonata: Suspension Bridge Part II
Post by: Cato on December 03, 2010, 11:43:41 AM
Suspension Bridge: Karl has pointed out two of the building blocks of this bridge movement.  The first is a scale (see e.g. bar 85 in the piano) spanning two octaves, allowing both dissonance and a pentatonic warmth.  The second block is a "periodic rhythmic pattern which needs 73 measures of 3/2 to play out."  The listener certainly does not need to recognize either of these, but the composer sets such limits for himself as guideposts toward continual inspiration.

Ever since hearing the opening to Mahler's Tenth Symphony (on the violas!), and the long chant-like phrases in the Tenth of Shostakovich, I am a sucker for long, lonely, unaccompanied themes!  So you can predict that the unadorned 20-bar Viola theme at the start of Suspension Bridge, the Second Movement of the Viola Sonata, is something which would appeal to me.  The theme almost has a hymn-like character, and is in G with only a few, but very delicious, chromatic wanderings (e.g. the Ab-Abb in bar 5, carrying forward the minor-second motif from the previous movement). 

The piano offers an ascent from a "G" abyss in bar 20, with notes often rising in 6ths (e.g. bars 20-33) until the end of the section, where some leaps of a 7th occur.  The 6ths can be heard as inversions of the 3rds in the Viola theme (e.g. from the half-note in bar 32 to 38), providing thematic-harmonic unity in a section where the long, Adagio-Largo line needs stabilizing.  The section ends with an open fifth D-A to which A an octave lower and then a deep B octave are added.  We then hear our 5:4 friend (in assorted guises) from the First Movement, while the piano revisits (again beneath various masks) the 7th and 9th chords (e.g. bars 50-54).  The piano's music recalls bars 83-94 from the First Movement.  Of interest are the insistent duplets and triplets in the Viola, which link the music rhythmically to similar insistent figures found throughout the First Movement (bars 42-43, 56, 72, and the final bar). 

Of course, these figures are also presaging similar things in the last movement, which makes one wonder if the first two movements are not elaborately inventive variations on elements from the Tango in Boston.  As befits a middle movement named Suspension Bridge the music connects itself most impressively to both of the outer movements. 
 
To return: the piano attempts to raise the bridge with the help of the 5:4 figure going up eccentric scales, but things fall apart by bar 64, where the piano reminds us that the minor-second motif has not disappeared!  And speaking of insistent figures, there is a nearly constant F/E 7th in the bass between bars 64 and 78, while our friends (the major and minor seconds in 66-67 and 75-76, the 5:4 figure) frolic back and forth, ending with the return of a variation in Eb minor of the Viola's opening statement.

Then in bar 80, starting on G in the bass (the key of the Viola's opening), the piano starts charging upward, while the Viola also rises up a D major-minor scale played in octaves.  The section leads to a Maestoso with a series of (mostly) hexachords in the piano, wherein one picks up open and diminished fifths, 7ths, and 9ths, (e.g. bar 95 C/G/B/A#/C#/G#). These point backward (e.g. bars 83-94 in Fair Warning) and forward (e.g. bars 105-113 in the Finale).

Bars 101-120 present an enigmatic dialogue with the Viola speaking pizzicatoly and the piano playing 5 8th notes against 4 (cf. the 5:4 motif), with an emphasis on our motivic intervals of 2nds, 5ths, 7ths, and 9ths.  And a cadenza for the Viola – starting on G – parallels both the heaven-storming of the piano in bars 80-92 and the preceding dialogue: note how the louder triplets form one voice contrasting with a second voice of soft 16ths. 

Punctuated by the piano (fortissimo) with a hexachord (Db/Ab/C in the bass, Eb/F/Cb in the treble), the cadenza continues now with large chords on the Viola, harkening back to the piano's Maestoso section: check bar 142-143, where the minor second (C#/D) "resolves" into a F#/C/E 7th chord.  The chords also presage a similar section in the Finale (e.g. bars 105-114 in the Tango in Boston), which even occasionally uses the same chordal sequences (cf. the two chords at the beginning of bar 147 with bars 105-106 in the Tango in Boston.  A repeated chord (D/B/F#/E) ends the cadenza, and brings us to another dialogue between the two instruments, even more antiphonal than before, with an exotic array of rhythmic figures repeating the same notes, as if a Martian Morse code were being transmitted.  In fact, however, one tastes here some of the "tango-ish" aspects of the last movement. 

From this exotic soundscape we plunge downward on the piano – starting on (a high) G – while the 5:4 motif is heard in the Viola, and is soon echoed in the piano.  After the ff climax, the Viola plays a Largo version of the opening Adagio, again in a kind of key of G, with which the piano quietly and sweetly (dolce) disagrees in the final bar with a D#/C# 7th in the bass, which we easily understand, since a 7th has been heard in the bass before (on F/E in bars 64-78).  We have gone full circle, but discover that circle is actually a Möbius strip, so that we are no longer back at the beginning but somewhere else...maybe we are in Boston and ready to tango! 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on December 04, 2010, 10:48:18 AM
Refresh:

Quote from: Lance HillOn Saturday, December 4, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time, I will present a tribute to Boston composer and clarinetist KARL HENNING. Born on October 6, 1960, Karl has an impressive background with his education having a double major in composition and clarinet performance for his bachelor's degree from the College of Wooster in Ohio, his master's degree in composition from the University of Virginia-Charlottesville, and his doctorate in composition from the University of Buffalo. His teachers included Charles Wuorninen and Louis Andriessen. Karl has also served as a choral director in the Boston area. Among his premiers is his 40-minute unaccompanied choral setting of the Saint John Passion, first performed in Boston. Karl has over 100 compositions with opus numbers at this time. He also spent time in Russia. It would be safe to say that he no doubt acquired much inspiration for his choral works after hearing the famous Russian choirs. Karl Henning is also a noted clarinetist and has performed in many venues playing his music and that of others. His own works are diversified and are given unique titles. Karl is a long-time member of CMG and contributes many erudite articles to our site.

The music of Karl Henning will include the following repertoire:

♫ Lost Waters, Op. 27, Nos. 1-4 (complete) with Mary Jane Rupert, harpist ["Irving's Hudson," "Thoreau's Walden," "Whitman's Ontario," and "Carlos Williams' Passaic"
♫ Three Things that Begin with 'C' [Cats, Clouds, and Canaries], Op. 65a with Karl Henning, clarinet, and Peter Lekx, viola
♫ Murmur of Many Waters, Op. 57 with Gordon Stout leading the Ithaca College Percussion Ensemble
♫ Castelo dos anjos (Castle Angels), Op. 90 with Boston vocal ensemble Tapestry
♫ Pascha nostrum, Op. 52a, Choir of the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Boston, Mass., Karl Henning, director
♫ Song of Mary, Op. 39b, Choir of the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Boston, Mass., Mark Englehardt, director

I offer information about Karl Henning at the outset of the broadcast.

Click on this link to take you directly the the broadcast:

http://wpel.streamon.fm/player/streamplayer.php?username=WPEL&stream=32k&type=1

The program can be heard anywhere in the world if your computer is equipped with speakers and you adjust your time schedule to equate to 7:00 p.m. Eastern time. My usual descriptive dialogue about the artist or subject matter precedes the musical content.

I hope you will enjoy the program on Saturday, December 4, 2010, which is now heard across our great planet. I look forward to your comments, especially from those who hear the broadcast via the Internet. I am very pleased to know the program is being heard around the world including the entire United States. ♪
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Brian on December 04, 2010, 02:56:40 PM
Karl, how long is the program? I'd like to know when I'm going to sleep.  ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on December 04, 2010, 03:13:29 PM
It's an hourlong program, Brian.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Brian on December 04, 2010, 03:19:20 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 04, 2010, 03:13:29 PM
It's an hourlong program, Brian.

Thanks! LOVED Lost Waters, mate!  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on December 04, 2010, 03:21:15 PM
Grazie!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Brian on December 04, 2010, 03:25:46 PM
I do think you should have scored Three Things That Begin With C for three instruments that begin with C. Like, say, clarinet, crumhorn, and castanets  >:D

(A more serious post in reply will appear tomorrow; right now I'm going lie down and Chill to Henning.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on December 04, 2010, 04:13:12 PM
I thought that Lance's selection had a nice flow to it over the hour. (I mean, over and above the fact that a composer must be pleased to have some 52 minutes of his music broadcast out unto the wide world.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on December 04, 2010, 04:53:56 PM
Do you have an mp3 of Lost Waters? I found that one to really catch my attention. It has a very alluring quality to it which I can't describe...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on December 05, 2010, 07:47:15 AM
Quote from: Brian on December 04, 2010, 03:25:46 PM
I do think you should have scored Three Things That Begin With C for three instruments that begin with C. Like, say, clarinet, crumhorn, and castanets  >:D

(A more serious post in reply will appear tomorrow; right now I'm going lie down and Chill to Henning.)

How did (or, did you) like the rest of the program, Brian?

Quote from: Greg on December 04, 2010, 04:53:56 PM
Do you have an mp3 of Lost Waters? I found that one to really catch my attention. It has a very alluring quality to it which I can't describe...

I do, somewhere, Greg . . . hold that thought.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Brian on December 06, 2010, 02:17:05 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 05, 2010, 07:47:15 AM
How did (or, did you) like the rest of the program, Brian?

I loved it, Karl.  :) Having only heard, so far, the Passion of St John and various music for clarinet and/or viola, I hadn't realized you were so diverse a composer - the 'medieval' work performed by Tapestry was really superbly crafted, and the percussion work was a pleasure. Three Things That Begin with 'C' got more to my liking as it went along - understandable, for though I love cats, they are moody little things.  :) It is hard to say anything about clouds post-Debussy but that movement was evocative, and, I think, very much a success. The two choral works were a wonderful close - really, really enjoyed them.

The sound cut out once in "Lost Waters" and several times in the final choral pieces, which frustrated me as those were my favorite bits of the program. Should you go rooting for mp3s, cc me on that message to Greg!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on December 06, 2010, 05:49:25 AM
Thanks; each of the Three Things had for a (quite distant, for the most part) model a composer I like very well: Bartók (Cats), Debussy (Clouds — no great surprise, there) and Berlioz (Canaries).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Brian on December 06, 2010, 12:38:57 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 06, 2010, 05:49:25 AM
Thanks; each of the Three Things had for a (quite distant, for the most part) model a composer I like very well: Bartók (Cats), Debussy (Clouds — no great surprise, there) and Berlioz (Canaries).

Interesting that your inspirations line up with how I liked each movement, as Canaries had the exuberant outgoing nature one associates with Berlioz but Bartok's music continues (sadly) to elude my ears.
Title: "Tango In Boston" (Semi-)Analytical Review
Post by: Cato on December 09, 2010, 06:31:40 AM
For the Tango in Boston, the subtitle Dances With Shades is perhaps instructive: one can assume the reference is not to guys in sunglasses, but to ghosts and the pirouettes they might be making.  (Of course, maybe the ghosts are wearing sunglasses!)  In either case, one hears a rather mysterious and ghostly opening with our melodic and harmonic friends from earlier: the assorted seconds/sevenths/ninths and assorted fourths and fifths.  In the very first bar, an Ab in the bass of the piano is answered by a C/F# and then a D/C#, and soon a G in the Viola joins that bass Ab.  This opening section reminds one of an earlier sequence in Fair Warning (cf. bars 82-90).  And the melodic motif at 24-27 in the piano's treble evokes the spirit of Erwartung.  After dancing up a quasi E major scale, the Viola sings on C# and D# while the piano provides a tango beat with a chord of B/C/F leading to A#/D/F#.  Of interest is the bass rocking back and forth on the fourth-fifth pattern of A-E-E-A, providing a temporary "E" background and a yearning in the Viola line with that C#-D# theme.

At bar 33, the piano begins a bass ground in C-Db-Ab (or A)-F, while the Viola again struggles up that quasi E major scale, finally arriving at the theme from bars 19-22 now played in octaves.  Deliciously evocative is the end of the section (bar 47) where the Db octave on the Viola fades away with a chord of Db/G/C in the piano.  This continues the minor-second element (Db/C) heard in the first two movements.  Also, as part of a final movement's summation of previous material, the Viola's music here might be heard as a variational reminiscence of bars 55-62 from the second movement.

And speaking of bass grounds, in the next section (bars 49-69) listen to the "Scott Joplin Channels Schoenberg c. 1915" in the piano's left hand, where our 5:4 figure dances "with intensity" with (or against) the Viola's dance played mainly in thirds, and using 5 8th notes tangoing on top of the piano's 5:4 notes, thereby creating a giddy contrast for the ear.  There is also an occasional 7:8 figure with 16ths in the piano: it begins on a low G# and rumbles upward to F (bar 54), then on D to B (bars 58 and 66) before reaching G# again at the end of bar 69.  (See Karl's previous comment on the multi-octave scale in the opening comments about Suspension Bridge.)  Our destination is not G#, but (of course) the A, a minor ninth higher (bar 70).  But the Viola has been busy during all this too!  The 5-patterning is also heard in the descending figure in the Viola (beginning at the treble clef bars 66-67) and later in its ascending figures (bars 68-69).  And the 7-pattern is heard in a 7-note descending motif (bars 62-63, 65, 67-68).

The unison on A (bars 70-71) is quickly disturbed by a Bb and G#, which is right in character!  We then return nearly to the beginning of Fair Warning with a startling variation on the Viola theme from that movement (cf. bars 71-80 with Fair Warning's bars 7-18).  The piano continues its 5:4 motif interspersed with groups of 7 notes (e.g. the  bass in bars 73-74, 77, 79 vs. the treble in bar 80).  Suddenly at bar 81 we enter an A minor/major area, with a simple pizzicato theme, which strikes my ear as evocative of an ancient Greek melody.  Then after the piano intones a mysterious 9th chord (A/F/B), we hear a transposition of some of the opening bars (24-30) with some variations: rather than the rising pizzicato of bars 33-41, we now have a very lugubrious theme (from the last beat of bar 89 to 104): if it is not quite a danse macabre, it is Herrmannesque, where octaves are just as disconcerting as 2nds, 7ths, or 9ths.  This leads to a Largamente where the Viola returns to its cadenza chords of Suspension Bridge, but this time the piano adds its voice (cf. bars 137-142 of Suspension Bridge with bars 105-114). 

The Adagietto (bars 115-132) takes us back to Fair Warning's Meno mosso (bars 45-58) section: if it is not quite a variation, it is certainly a reconfiguration of that earlier section.  Two massive hexachords conclude the section, leading to a Vivo finale which the piano insists must be in C, while the Viola plays rhythmic elements heard earlier which emphasize a strident B minor (e.g. the D/B in bars 133-135 along with the C#-B/F# figures throughout the finale). 

A purely personal and no doubt idiosyncratic reaction to the final page: I was reminded of the thunderous finale to Rachmaninov's First Symphony.  Perhaps it was the repetition of the motifs in the bass of the piano, but the connection was immediate.

If the essay has helped to illuminate some things for a listener, then its purpose has been fulfilled.  Ultimately, Karl Henning's Sonata for Viola and Piano Opus 102 sings for itself and will illuminate the listener with its tour through an unknown soulscape.   

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Luke on December 09, 2010, 07:19:44 AM
Cato, I've been waiting for this final installment! I think what you have written is fabulous, and a beautiful mixture of the objective with the subjective - you describe the harmonic features and processes of Karl's sonata so perceptively and analytically, and yet the whole is scattered with a kind of poetic response and an awareness of echoes of other music which make for very rich, thought-provoking reading. It's a detailed insight into someone else's personal listening, the way you, as a careful, perceptive listener, hear the piece, note-by-note, as it progresses, your response to the notes themselves and also to the way things are filtered through your memories of other music/styles. That's quite a rare privilege, I think, and as such it's very valuable, IMO.

What is also interesting is that you pick up on so many things that had completely passed me by; meanwhile there are things I had noted in the music which you don't talk about (you can hardly mention everything of course). I think that more than anything else, this fact is a testament to the richness and complexity of Karl's score. Kudos to you for the writing, and to Karl once again for the piece itself.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 09, 2010, 08:29:45 AM
Quote from: Luke on December 09, 2010, 07:19:44 AM
Cato, I've been waiting for this final installment! I think what you have written is fabulous, and a beautiful mixture of the objective with the subjective - you describe the harmonic features and processes of Karl's sonata so perceptively and analytically, and yet the whole is scattered with a kind of poetic response and an awareness of echoes of other music which make for very rich, thought-provoking reading. It's a detailed insight into someone else's personal listening, the way you, as a careful, perceptive listener, hear the piece, note-by-note, as it progresses, your response to the notes themselves and also to the way things are filtered through your memories of other music/styles. That's quite a rare privilege, I think, and as such it's very valuable, IMO.

What is also interesting is that you pick up on so many things that had completely passed me by; meanwhile there are things I had noted in the music which you don't talk about (you can hardly mention everything of course). I think that more than anything else, this fact is a testament to the richness and complexity of Karl's score. Kudos to you for the writing, and to Karl once again for the piece itself.


Many thanks for the nice compliment!

Karl will attest that I struggled with the question of what to include: I found myself micro-analyzing every little 32nd note at times, and had to stop and breathe and recall that non-specialists may not find every little connection all that fascinating! 8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on December 09, 2010, 09:08:24 AM
Thank you both, gents!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on December 09, 2010, 09:37:14 AM
(I don't mean to seem unappreciably curt . . . snowed under work . . . .)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on December 09, 2010, 02:43:07 PM
Quote from: Cato on December 09, 2010, 08:29:45 AM

Many thanks for the nice compliment!

Most well earned!

Quote from: CatoKarl will attest that I struggled with the question of what to include: I found myself micro-analyzing every little 32nd note at times, and had to stop and breathe and recall that non-specialists may not find every little connection all that fascinating! 8)

I think now it's time for the A-word:

Appendices, please!
: )

Certainly in the interests of an overall view of the Sonata, you did well to resist the pull of the minutiae . . . but if there are two or three spots where you especially found yourself prompted (and not by me!) to dig in to greater detail . . . I should take keen interest in what you have to say about 32-notes here or there . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 16, 2010, 10:06:52 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 09, 2010, 02:43:07 PM
Most well earned!

I think now it's time for the A-word:

Appendices, please!
: )

Certainly in the interests of an overall view of the Sonata, you did well to resist the pull of the minutiae . . . but if there are two or three spots where you especially found yourself prompted (and not by me!) to dig in to greater detail . . . I should take keen interest in what you have to say about 32-notes here or there . . . .[/font]

Finally I have a few minutes to write an addendum to my comments on Karl's Viola Sonata.

A certain member of GMG once complained about "too many notes" with no seeming purpose being present in one of Luke Ottevanger's piano works.  In my response to that complaint I showed how certain rapid passages made sense both motivically and harmonically.

However, the question is not a bad one per se: how does a composer create cascades of rapid 32nd notes?  How does the composer choose which notes to use, especially in a work eschewing traditional harmony like the Viola Sonata?

Two quick examples from the opening movement should (I hope ) suffice.  Karl plays with certain intervals throughout the work, especially 2nds, 7ths, and 9ths, but also 4ths and 5ths.  If one looks at bar 9 of the opening movement, you see that the Viola plays an F, while the piano joins in with a jumpy 16th-32nd dotted 8th-16th note figure on F-Gb-F-F/E, with a 16th note octave in the bass on G to interfere with the F dotted 8th note.  This then leads (bar 10) to a cascade of 32nd and even 64th notes: E-D#-A#-B-D-C#, while the Viola plucks an F.  So why these notes here?  The E-D# preserves the major/minor 7th/2nd idea, while the A#-B gives a 4th and a minor 2nd, while the D-C# preserves the 2nd /7th/9th  interference with the initial E-D#.

Bar 23 offers another example of cohesion, and presents proof that the 32nd notes are there for a reason other than to fill musical space.  The 32nd notes in the Viola descend with our minor/major 2nd motif: F-E-D while the piano crawls upward on C#-D-E.  On the "E" in the bass the piano in the right hand begins a cantabile song in octaves using the notes B-A-C-Gb-Db-Eb-C- E.  So we have an open fifth (of sorts: the E is 2 octaves below) to begin the cantabile section.  But the 32nd notes in the viola accompanying the B-A are Ab-C-C#-F#, while the bass offers a delayed (by an 8th rest) contrary motion A#-F#-F-C: note the parallelism!!!  During C-(dotted 8th note)-Gb in the piano the Viola has an arpeggio E-A-D-Eb-Bb-F: here one notices the 4th-5th motif as well as the persistence of the minor 2nd.  In contrary motion with the D-Eb-Bb-F the bass has D-A-E-D#(Eb), and again note the (rearranged) parallelism!

You can probably see why I did not include such musings in the original essay, since it threatened to become something from the infinite pen of Robert Jordan.

0:)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wheel_of_Time (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wheel_of_Time)



Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 16, 2010, 12:39:30 PM
With the preceding essay I must admit to a larcenous feeling that I was inside Karl's brain and rummaged through his stuff, played with his toy train, and kicked his id by accident.   $:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on December 16, 2010, 12:42:49 PM
Hah!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 17, 2010, 04:25:58 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 16, 2010, 12:42:49 PM
Hah!

"It is to laugh" indeed, to quote Bugs Bunny!   0:)

Okay, I admit it: the id-kick was no accident!   :o

Karl had a Christmas party last night: we hope the egg nog did not fog his noggin!   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on December 17, 2010, 04:28:52 AM
I was surprised at how early I went home: before seven! (PM)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on December 22, 2010, 04:34:54 AM
Non-composition activities continue in full swing.  May well be February before I get back to work.

Meanwhile, I had more capacity remaining on the Sansa Fuze than I had thought, so in the past week I've gone ahead and loaded it with:

Sibelius, seven symphonies, The Oceanides & Tapiola (Helsinki Phil, Berglund)
Berlioz, L'enfance du Christ (BSO, Munch) . . . the first Berlioz I've loaded!
Shostakovich, Two Pieces after Scarlatti for wind band (Rozhdestvensky conducting)
Monteverdi, Vespro della Beata Vergine (Boston Baroque, Marty Pearlman)
Frank Zappa, One Size Fits All
Penguin Café Orchestra, the second album (called Penguin Café Orchestra)
Peter Gabriel, So
Assorted Mannheim Steamroller Christmas bits
The Beatles, Revolver
The Beatles, The Beatles
The Beatles, Mono Masters
plus a couple of stereo Past Masters
The Bobs, My, I'm Large
Cat Stevens, The Very Best of
Gidon Kremer & al., Hommage à Piazzolla
Scelsi, Natura renovatur (Frances-Marie Uitti, vc, Munich Chamber Orchestra, Christoph Poppen)
Hovhaness, Concerto for 2 Pianos and Orchestra & Other Works

. . . and I've still got a little room yet.  Having great fun with this.

In fact, I have an idea that the first albums I "ripped" were at a too-rich rate . . . I suppose I could make some more room without sacrifice, by going back and re-ripping some eight CDs which were the first I ever loaded.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on January 08, 2011, 04:46:21 AM
Revisiting the Passion (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2011/01/passion-revisiting.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on January 08, 2011, 04:56:56 AM
Viola in Space (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2011/01/viola-in-space.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on January 08, 2011, 05:18:33 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 08, 2011, 04:56:56 AM
Viola in Space (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2011/01/viola-in-space.html)

Cool vid, Karl

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidRoss on January 08, 2011, 06:45:10 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 22, 2010, 04:34:54 AM
Meanwhile, I had more capacity remaining on the Sansa Fuze than I had thought, so in the past week I've gone ahead and loaded it with:

Sibelius, seven symphonies, The Oceanides & Tapiola (Helsinki Phil, Berglund)
Berlioz, L'enfance du Christ (BSO, Munch) . . . the first Berlioz I've loaded!
Shostakovich, Two Pieces after Scarlatti for wind band (Rozhdestvensky conducting)
Monteverdi, Vespro della Beata Vergine (Boston Baroque, Marty Pearlman)
Frank Zappa, One Size Fits All
Penguin Café Orchestra, the second album (called Penguin Café Orchestra)
Peter Gabriel, So
Assorted Mannheim Steamroller Christmas bits
The Beatles, Revolver
The Beatles, The Beatles
The Beatles, Mono Masters
plus a couple of stereo Past Masters
The Bobs, My, I'm Large
Cat Stevens, The Very Best of
Gidon Kremer & al., Hommage à Piazzolla
Scelsi, Natura renovatur (Frances-Marie Uitti, vc, Munich Chamber Orchestra, Christoph Poppen)
Hovhaness, Concerto for 2 Pianos and Orchestra & Other Works

. . . and I've still got a little room yet.  Having great fun with this.


In fact, I have an idea that the first albums I "ripped" were at a too-rich rate . . . I suppose I could make some more room without sacrifice, by going back and re-ripping some eight CDs which were the first I ever loaded.

Annie gave me an 8GB Sansa clip.  I added an 8GB memory card.  Sounds surprising good with stock earbuds. Have reripped a lot of stuff at LAME vbr max 240 and sounds fine for the purpose. Holds a lot at that rate!  Hadn't thought of Hovhaness or Berlioz--will do, thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: John Copeland on January 12, 2011, 06:09:51 AM
Well, there is only one thing worse than being talked about and that's not being talked about.  I was exchanging a few words in a private email with another member, so I was indeed talking about you!
I thought it might be worth repeating here, so you know who is doing the talking, what they're saying, and indeed if its worth anything.

"Now then.  I listened to Karls work, then viewed the 'the video'.  Then I read your highly technical reviews which made me want to get my recorder out and start all over again.  Karls work, these three pieces, are better than anything I've heard by him before, gone is the idea of a struggling composer publishing stuff - with his Viola sonata I think he has 'come of age', and the sound and sonorities he has developed are now more plain than ever.  By plain, of course, I mean plain in the sense that we can hear them, we know what the Karl Henning 'sound' is now.
Very good.  I have a good mind to send his score to 'the merkers' in Vienna, see what they make of it."


:o
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on January 12, 2011, 06:15:52 AM
Many thanks, O talker! : )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on January 14, 2011, 01:25:07 PM
Return of "The Worst Viola Sonata in the World"?

Just heard from Dana, who is planning to be in Boston sometime in April. We are beginning to scheme a Boston première of the Opus 102.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidRoss on January 14, 2011, 03:03:54 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 14, 2011, 01:25:07 PM
Return of "The Worst Viola Sonata in the World"?

Just heard from Dana, who is planning to be in Boston sometime in April. We are beginning to scheme a Boston première of the Opus 102.

Terrific!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on January 14, 2011, 05:50:14 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 14, 2011, 01:25:07 PM
Return of "The Worst Viola Sonata in the World"?

Man, you should totally have that its official subtitle. Instead of "The Great," "The Unfinished," "Resurrection," you can have "The Worst Viola Sonata in the World." Hehe  :D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: John Copeland on January 15, 2011, 12:10:56 AM
I think its great to have one of the USA's most unique classical voices in this forum.  It is great also that he unselfishly distributes his creations so we can hear them.  I had a look through Karls Blog, and man, it is quite a goldmine.
I recently compiled a Disc for selfish gratification of some recent and contemporary music.
John Adams, James MacMillan, Kacheli, Part, Messiaen  :o, and Tan Dun are on it.  And by all the Boston Celtics, I put Hennings Viola Concerto on it too.

(Copyright Disclaimer:  On disc for personal listening.  Not for Third Parties, which is unlikely anyway as I never get invited to any parties, anywhere, ever. :P)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on January 15, 2011, 02:31:32 AM
I have finally come round to listening to the Viola Sonata. And what a substantive piece it is! There is so much going on, only one hearing isn't enough... So, I have downloaded the score to read along when I listen to it a second time later today. I'll save reading Cato's analysis for later, just trusting to this brain and these ears.

One thing - I was reminded of Hartmann in the unaccompanied opening of Suspension Bridge (beginning of the Third Symphony, to be precise; even a Hartmann-esque 'curl' at the end of the melody was there (ms. 5/6 & 172)). The Viola Sonata is serious business, indeed. I can sense its unity more than I could describe it at the moment...

And that's all I have to offer for now!
A Boston première would be great and wholly deserved.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on January 15, 2011, 03:32:04 AM
Many thanks, lads!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on January 19, 2011, 06:09:21 PM
Back soon.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on January 22, 2011, 05:54:31 PM
Quote from: John on January 15, 2011, 12:10:56 AM
And by all the Boston Celtics, I put Hennings Viola Concerto on it too.
(http://cache.boston.com/bonzai-fba/Globe_Photo/2007/08/18/1187482212_0612.jpg)
Kendrick Perkins approves!!!!!  8)


(even if you can't tell by looking...)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on January 23, 2011, 03:50:29 PM
Looks like Easter weekend. Still working on it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on January 29, 2011, 07:59:23 AM
http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2011/01/new-paths.html
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 04, 2011, 05:56:45 AM
There hasn't been much in the way of genuine news for quite a spell . . . but today my publisher tells me that he is planning to have a Lux Nova presence at a flute fair later this very month, so we're working on having demo copies of The Angel Who Bears a Flaming Sword (both C flute and alto flute versions), the Opus 97 fl/cl duets, and possibly even stars & guitars to display there.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 08, 2011, 04:15:02 AM
There may be more astronomical applications presently.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 10, 2011, 02:48:37 AM
Singing to the Sky (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2011/02/meanwhile-back-up-in-space.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: owlice on February 10, 2011, 09:08:33 AM
Today's Astronomy Picture of the Day (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html) has a link to the video.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 10, 2011, 09:19:09 AM
Molto groovy!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 14, 2011, 03:58:19 AM
I've had word from most of the performers to whom I had initially given 18 May as the St Paul's recital date. (The Cathedral admin has asked me if I can bump to the 19th.) My hope is to put on the first complete performance of Castelo dos anjos ... I know these several crack singers, one of whom is partner unto an intrepid percussionist. And, happier still, my friend Shauna is on board to record the date.

For the rest of the half-hour program, I'm fixin' to write a trio for alto flute (the ever-reliable Peter Bloom), clarinet & (beginner-ish) cello.

Separately ... a new-ish acquaintance is an animator, shortly to be graduated from Mass Art, and we're plotting Henningmusick for a three-minute animation she's working on.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 14, 2011, 02:55:24 PM
Oh, and I shall need to re-acquaint myself to a degree with Finale . . . I need to transpose Castelo dos anjos up a third, and I think the path of least labor leads to adjusting the present Finale file (though I expect to wreak unwitting mayhem upon the percussion line in the process), rather than creating a fresh document in Sibelius.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 18, 2011, 03:51:08 PM
I've had an inquiry after Pascha nostrum! The Big Noise version with blistering brass.

Also, after some brass interludes I wrote for the Easter Hymn . . . now, if only I can find those . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: John Copeland on February 18, 2011, 03:54:13 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 14, 2011, 02:55:24 PM
Oh, and I shall need to re-acquaint myself to a degree with Finale . . . I need to transpose Castelo dos anjos up a third, and I think the path of least labor leads to adjusting the present Finale file (though I expect to wreak unwitting mayhem upon the percussion line in the process), rather than creating a fresh document in Sibelius.

Good.  As long as you know what you are doing Karl.   ???
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 18, 2011, 03:56:25 PM
Musically, I think so.

As to the mouse-clickage, no knowing, no knowing.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 20, 2011, 05:14:36 AM
Some Easter music which looks like having a chance to rise again. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2011/02/part-of-tale-of-opus-62.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on February 20, 2011, 05:24:49 AM
Good luck with the Pittsburgh project, Karl!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 20, 2011, 05:36:32 AM
Thanks, Johan! One funny addendum is: I was also asked for Flourishes on Easter Hymn for brass quintet and timpani. So, the m.d. has take the time to pore through my site! So far so good.

That little bit of occasional music, though, has lain unused, and who knows in just what form, for twelve years.  In my musical output, it's just a squib, really . . . a brass intro to the hymn, little skirls punctuating the verses . . . but the reason I added it to my "catalogue" is, hey, there must be other church m.d.'s with brass available on Easter Sunday who would find just such a squib of use.

In what form? Well, obviously a Finale file. But where have I put it?  Is there already a PDF file? Probably not, as this was done probably the first year I was using Finale, and I didn't have any PDF utility at the time. &c.

You remember floppy discs?  I've got probably 16 floppies (which with a little organization, I could probably consolidate into a single flash drive, with space to burn) . . . so I am poking through all these floppies last night, hoping (a) that the piece is on one of those discs, and (b) that the floppy disc it is on, is not one of the corrupted discs.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on February 20, 2011, 05:40:33 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 20, 2011, 05:36:32 AM
You remember floppy discs?  I've got probably 16 floppies (which with a little organization, I could probably consolidate into a single flash drive, with space to burn) . . . so I am poking through all these floppies last night, hoping (a) that the piece is on one of those discs, and (b) that the floppy disc it is on, is not one of the corrupted discs.


When I bought my current computer in 2005, I had a floppy drive installed, for completeness' sake. Whether my floppies are still legible... I hope yours are!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 20, 2011, 06:02:23 AM
The odd incomplete bits I am finding astonish me, Johan . . . most of then worthless, I'm sure, but it's an amusing snapshot of a time when I was sort of throwing off sketches by starting a score in Finale.

I did find the disc with the Flourishes on it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on February 20, 2011, 06:05:27 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 20, 2011, 06:02:23 AM
I did find the disc with the Flourishes on it.


Good show! Capital! (Immersed in Wodehouse, atm...)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 22, 2011, 05:57:38 AM
The Flute Fair is tomorrow!  And Mark tells me that he will have not only The Angel... (in both C flute and alto flute guises) but also one of the many variants of Danby, one I scarcely remember, for soprano, flute & organ.  No idea how I came to toss that one together.

Another bit of news, almost completely out of the blue, is that a pianist in New York (formerly in Boston) is planning to include Gaze Transfixt in a concert he is to play this summer.

Meanwhile, I still have to get parts 'extracted' for the Flourishes for the Pittsburgh gig.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 22, 2011, 07:01:07 AM
Quote from: J. Z. Herrenberg on February 20, 2011, 06:05:27 AMGood show! Capital! (Immersed in Wodehouse, atm...)

Excellent, Johan! I have a copy of The Girl in Blue, which I've never read before, slated for Henning-immersion . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 22, 2011, 07:53:14 AM
Well, a mighty "Ouch!" is in order. I just spoke with the lady who had enquired after Pascha nostrum and she is no longer interested in the piece, because the choral writing is (drumroll, please) too easy.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on February 22, 2011, 12:39:13 PM
"Ouch!" indeed. What a pity. And the reason given is rather ludicrous. Keep smiling, Karl!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on February 26, 2011, 03:29:50 AM
I certainly smiled to find this (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2011/02/old-leaf.html) among some stashed-away papers, Johan!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 01, 2011, 03:41:42 PM
The Whimsies will go on!

DMC Duo are touring the west coast:


QuoteMarch 19 6 pm at Space for Art in San Diego

March 22 4 pm at the University of San Diego

March 25 7 pm at the Tribal Cafe in Los Angeles

March 31 8 pm at Gallery 1412 in Seattle

And the clarinetist/bass clarinetist just sent me a nice note informing me that Angular Whimsies is definitely on for the tour.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 08, 2011, 05:34:05 AM
The Castelo novo needs a bit more massaging than I had figured.  Still seeking to Make It Work.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 17, 2011, 05:11:28 AM
Elsewhere, Joe wrote:

Quote from: Joe_CampbellPost it here please. No off-topic responses. Be it known to ye that I have indeed made a blood pact with the moderators, so that he/she who dares to reply with information other than that of the topic clearly put before us shall be turned into a turnip at midnight.

You have been warned.

So that if, at some point, this Henning writes a piece of the title Turnips at Midnight, you'll know why . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 22, 2011, 07:21:03 AM
DMC Duo are playing Angular Whimsies in San Diego (again) this afternoon: 4:00PM at UCSD, Camino 153. An old friend of mine will attend, I believe . . . so we may have a report!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 24, 2011, 11:38:38 AM
Quote from: Apollon on March 22, 2011, 07:21:03 AM
DMC Duo are playing Angular Whimsies in San Diego (again) this afternoon: 4:00PM at UCSD, Camino 153. An old friend of mine will attend, I believe . . . so we may have a report!

My old friend (as it turned out) could not attend. So I haven't heard any word, as yet.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 26, 2011, 04:46:14 PM
The choir of First Church in Boston are singing Love Is the Spirit as part of the service tomorrow (Sunday the 27th).

The service is broadcast (and live-streamed) on WERS FM (http://wers.org/) in Boston; the service begins at 11:00AM Chowder Time.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on March 28, 2011, 11:52:54 AM
Quote from: Apollon on March 26, 2011, 04:46:14 PM
The choir of First Church in Boston are singing Love Is the Spirit as part of the service tomorrow (Sunday the 27th).

The service is broadcast (and live-streamed) on WERS FM (http://wers.org/) in Boston; the service begins at 11:00AM Chowder Time.


And they sang the piece very well, indeed. (I think this was the third time Paul has programmed the piece.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 11, 2011, 03:30:36 AM
I wish to announce that I am not planning to leave GMG.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jowcol on April 11, 2011, 08:50:39 AM
Quote from: Apollon on April 11, 2011, 03:30:36 AM
I wish to announce that I am not planning to leave GMG.

I wish to announce I am relieved, since if you did leave, it would have been likely that it was the McDonald's thread that was the last straw, and I would have been the miscreant most responsible.....
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on April 12, 2011, 04:36:07 PM
Quote from: Apollon on April 11, 2011, 03:30:36 AM
I wish to announce that I am not planning to leave GMG.

YAY!

Cato will stay as well!   0:)  Until called by a higher power!   :o
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Scarpia on April 12, 2011, 04:48:05 PM
I see no mention of new compositions.  Does this this mean you're entering a Sibelius-like final phase?  Do composers nowadays still throw unpublished manuscripts on the fire, or do they use paper shredders?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 13, 2011, 05:35:42 AM
Quote from: Il Barone Scarpia on April 12, 2011, 04:48:05 PM
I see no mention of new compositions.  Does this this mean you're entering a Sibelius-like final phase?  Do composers nowadays still throw unpublished manuscripts on the fire, or do they use paper shredders?

Well, unless there is some sudden demise in my near future, I do not see this as a final phase. But, half-yes, I 'slouched into' a sort of sabbatical, and I am only now gradually ramping production back up. A trio for alto flute, clarinet and cello. Thanks for asking, Scarps!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 13, 2011, 06:12:56 AM
Some of my tones may even twirble . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Scarpia on April 13, 2011, 06:36:53 AM
Quote from: Apollon on April 13, 2011, 05:35:42 AM
Well, unless there is some sudden demise in my near future, I do not see this as a final phase. But, half-yes, I 'slouched into' a sort of sabbatical, and I am only now gradually ramping production back up. A trio for alto flute, clarinet and cello. Thanks for asking, Scarps!

Maybe that's what Sibelius said in 1926.   :P
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 13, 2011, 06:55:20 AM
Point taken ; )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on April 13, 2011, 07:10:12 AM
Yeah get back to work Karl!! ;D

(http://www.easyfreesmileys.com/smileys/free-aim-smileys-1308.gif)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on April 13, 2011, 09:21:46 AM
Quote from: Apollon on April 13, 2011, 06:12:56 AM
Some of my tones may even twirble . . . .

Great!  How about a Toccata a la Taneyev?


You could call it...


Ready?




Toccataneyev!   :o
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 13, 2011, 09:37:51 AM
Quote from: Leon on April 13, 2011, 09:32:52 AM
Interesting, I hope it goes well.  I also have recently written a couple of things using alto flute. 

It is a beautiful instrument, isn't it?

Quote from: Cato on April 13, 2011, 09:21:46 AM
Great!  How about a Toccata a la Taneyev?


You could call it...


Ready?




Toccataneyev!   :o

To allude to another thread, I've been thinking that when a Russian sneezes, the sound is mighty close to tchituev! ; )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 13, 2011, 10:00:24 AM
Quote from: Apollon on March 08, 2011, 05:34:05 AM
The Castelo novo needs a bit more massaging than I had figured.  Still seeking to Make It Work.

Gave up; I didn't think that I had time enough to modify the piece, soon enough that the singers would have sufficient time to rehearse it, around their various other commitments (Holy Week, Easter & all).

May just be one of those pieces which, tailored to a specific group of performers, will not readily find anyone else to perform it.

A pity, because I do think it a mighty fine piece.

For that matter, since I do not know when (if at all) Tapestry may try it again . . . maybe it will never be performed as I composed it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 16, 2011, 02:43:37 PM
Without comment just yet . . . .
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Post by: karlhenning on April 16, 2011, 02:44:15 PM
ditto
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Post by: karlhenning on April 18, 2011, 04:16:06 AM
The artist for whom I generated those 'sonic swatches' has responded generally well.  More work (and work/play) to be done.

On the bus this morning I started a fresh sketch for How to Tell (Chasing the Tail of Nothing) . . . I had the idea of adding bongos to the ato flute, clarinet and cello.  Will make it (with or without percussion) a ten-minute piece, and the rest of the 19 May program will be new pieces written for Peter Bloom and me by a couple of Boston-area composers.

Paul gave me a disc yesterday with the recent performance of Love Is the Spirit. I suspect the disc is one huge track, and that I'll need (a) to rip that huge track, and then (b) extract the choral offering with the aid of Audacity.  When I shall have done that, I'll load it up to ReverbNation . . . time I tossed some new material up there.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 18, 2011, 12:59:42 PM
The percussionist confirms that he is on board; he owns no bongos, though, so we're going to meet on Saturday.  I am sure he has noisemakers which will serve just fine as a substitute.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 19, 2011, 04:28:21 AM
Happy to say that, now that I am sure it is a quartet, work on How to Tell (Chasing the Tail of Nothing) is proceeding nicely . . . benefiting in part from all these sketches I accumulated over the past two months . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 25, 2011, 04:03:49 AM
Quote from: Apollon on April 19, 2011, 04:28:21 AM
Happy to say that, now that I am sure it is a quartet. . . .

Stop right there! Enter stage left the old Russian proverb, If you want to make God laugh, tell Him your plans!

Had a very nice meeting on Saturday with Dan (percussionist friend), and we decided on frame drum;  many of the sounds were not news to me (I puttered, untutored, with a frame drum while at St Paul's) but it was esepcially helpful to work out notation.

Later that day, though, a message came from the cellist, she may not be available (co-worker at the day job has fallen ill).  Of course, we're at a point where the piece just needs to be written, and it won't do to write it to include cello, and then find that there's none . . . so, with solid commitment from the flutist and percussionist, I decided it will be a trio, and let's get to work.

Of course, there was no work done yesterday . . . had a fun day of (first) subbing as a tenor in the FCB choir (the Randall Thomson Allelluia, and that ol' chorus by Handel), and then a coasting sort of day at the Museum.  Spent the evening watching Rabbit-Proof Fence, "The Fugitive" (an sentimental but non-saccharine episode of The Twilight Zone), and then a couple of episodes from Season 1 of The Addams Family with the ladies (who have taken to it quite nicely).  Then, while the cranium was in near contact with the pillow, I suddenly heard how I must write How to Tell (Chasing the Tail of Nothing). Got quite a bit written on the bus this morning.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 25, 2011, 10:15:32 AM
This (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,9.msg508856.html#msg508856) is surprisingly apt listening, now!  I feel a bit as if that was pretty much my method with The Mousetrap . . . and this week, I am feeling on the lines of If Schnittke can do that for an almost 70-minute symphony, I should be able to manage a ten-minute trio . . . .
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Post by: karlhenning on April 26, 2011, 09:30:42 AM
A little more work laid down so far today.
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Post by: Lethevich on April 26, 2011, 01:23:03 PM
Quote from: Apollon on April 25, 2011, 10:15:32 AM
This (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/'http://%22http//www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,9.msg508856.html#msg508856'%20target=_blank) is surprisingly apt listening, now!  I feel a bit as if that was pretty much my method with The Mousetrap . . . and this week, I am feeling on the lines of If Schnittke can do that for an almost 70-minute symphony, I should be able to manage a ten-minute trio . . . .

I've tried editing the url of that (which is broken for me), but it remains super mangled however I try.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 26, 2011, 03:44:52 PM
Oops, will fix it ...
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Post by: karlhenning on April 27, 2011, 08:30:36 AM
Fixed.

Quote from: Apollon on April 25, 2011, 10:15:32 AM
This (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,9.msg508856.html#msg508856) is surprisingly apt listening, now!  I feel a bit as if that was pretty much my method with The Mousetrap . . . and this week, I am feeling on the lines of If Schnittke can do that for an almost 70-minute symphony, I should be able to manage a ten-minute trio . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 29, 2011, 03:47:01 AM
Since we had to strike Castelo dos anjos from the 19 May program, and I had assured Boston-area composer and friend-of-a-friend Frank Warren (well, originally a friend-of-a-friend, now plain friend) — who, after attending a recital or two which we've played, set to writing a set of some 8 duets for Peter Bloom and me — that we should be able to program his pieces sometime this side of summer . . . it seems obvious and suitable to plug those duets into the May concert.

That still leaves a little room, so 4-5 weeks ago, while catching up over a pint, I invited Joe Fear (composer and chorister, whom I met during "the Ed Broms years" at St Paul's) to write something, too.

Met with Joe again this past Wednesday, and he showed me the beginning of a piece which he's planning to take 3-5 minutes, sort of a Scelsi-ish worriting of a single note, which should be fun to play.

Got a message from Peter himself yesterday with his availability, so the scheduling of rehearsals is imminent.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on April 29, 2011, 05:21:18 AM
I'm sorry... but you have a friend named Joe Fear?  Sounds like the name of a serial killer! :D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on April 29, 2011, 05:38:14 AM
Quote from: haydnfan on April 29, 2011, 05:21:18 AM
I'm sorry... but you have a friend named Joe Fear? Sounds like the name of a serial killer! :D

Only in a bad novel, like one of Stephen King's.  Whoops!  Wait!  He's a multi-millionaire: he must not be a bad novelist.

He must be one bad novelist!  $:)
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Post by: DavidW on April 29, 2011, 05:42:07 AM
Haha!  Yeah I can see it now serial killer stalks the seedy town... of... Bangor, Maine. ;D
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Post by: Cato on April 29, 2011, 05:58:40 AM
Quote from: haydnfan on April 29, 2011, 05:42:07 AM
Haha!  Yeah I can see it now serial killer stalks the seedy town... of... Bangor, Maine. ;D

"When little Joey Fear saw his mother plummet from Bangor's town hall, his anger toward Bangor was seeded deep, deep, in his heart, and it waited for years, for just the right moment, the moment when his mother's soul would sprout back to life and seek vengeance, a terrible bloody and bizarre vengeance on all the Bangorians, or Bangorites, or just plain Bangors who had driven little Joey Fear's mother to a terrible blacktopped death on the town square."
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 29, 2011, 06:10:08 AM
No, no, Joe's from St Louis! Really!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 29, 2011, 06:20:04 AM
Just chatted with Peter on the phone . . . first chance I've had to tell him that, basically, since Castelo dos anjos was dropped from the program, we've got these fl/cl duets to fill out the program.  I knew he'd be up for it, but he surprised even me a bit by the degree of enthusiasm.  To be sure, Frank & Joe wrote the pieces for us, and Peter has had pieces written for him no few times before . . . but he spoke as if I'd really given him news as big, almost, as the R. W.

He's such a great guy to work with!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on April 30, 2011, 04:39:40 AM
Just set rehearsal times with Peter, and at some point I should hear from the percussionist (Dan) about his availability.

So whetever else betide, my clarinet will get practiced, and there will be a show.
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Post by: karlhenning on April 30, 2011, 02:15:14 PM
Did I mention that the First Church choir will sing Bless the Lord, O My Soul on Sunday the 15th?

And word is in from the west coast of a professional violist who has responded kindly to the WVSitW. He may take an interest, too, in the viola version of the Sonatina sopra « Veni, Emmanuel ».
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 02, 2011, 02:34:38 AM
Start of the "rebooted" trio.
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Post by: karlhenning on May 02, 2011, 05:05:37 AM
Got some more work done on the trio this morning on the bus. Really grateful to these chaps for agreeing to play, I feel the old enthusiasm rekindling.

And word is in that the Sonatina sopra « Veni, Emmanuel » has been forwarded to the violist. Maybe he won't like it at all. Or, maybe he'll like it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 03, 2011, 07:36:37 AM
Concentrating on the trio today.
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Post by: karlhenning on May 03, 2011, 08:13:12 AM
Transposed score, BTW
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Post by: karlhenning on May 03, 2011, 11:59:01 AM
With a frame drum on board, I felt that certain percussive extended-technique fluteage was called for.  (Now if only I remembered -- did I ever know? -- how to do substitute note-heads in Sibelius . . . .)

Going to Peter's place in about an hour, and we'll play through a bit of this.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 03, 2011, 03:49:35 PM
Just had a really great rehearsal with Peter.  He's fired up for How to Tell.  We both essentially sight-read the eight duets which Frank Warren wrote for us (well, we stumbled through one or two of them, I confess . . . what did Peter say? "Reading is for people who can't improvise well enough . . . .")  Very good, well written and conceived, and more than one genuinely exquisite moment.  Also read Joe Fear's duet, which will need a little work on our part.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on May 03, 2011, 04:21:26 PM
I guess I missed this but what instruments is the trio written for?
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Post by: karlhenning on May 03, 2011, 04:23:42 PM
Alto flute, clarinet & frame drum.  Today, it was just Peter & I rehearsing; the drummer will join us on Friday.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on May 03, 2011, 05:36:04 PM
Well that's interesting, I'll have to hear that some time... well I guess when you finish it, have it premiered and recorded... :)
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Post by: karlhenning on May 03, 2011, 06:09:53 PM
You remind me! I need to check, make sure Shauna is still available to twiddle those dials . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: PaulSC on May 03, 2011, 07:19:01 PM
shift-option (PC: shift-alt?) numbers-other-than-0

[for example, shift-option-1 gives an x-notehead]

you can access numbers greater than 9 by typing a second digit soon enough after the first

Quote from: Apollon on May 03, 2011, 11:59:01 AM
With a frame drum on board, I felt that certain percussive extended-technique fluteage was called for.  (Now if only I remembered -- did I ever know? -- how to do substitute note-heads in Sibelius . . . .)

Going to Peter's place in about an hour, and we'll play through a bit of this.

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 04, 2011, 05:01:22 AM
Thank you! In the event, I was a bit overawed by the on-line info I found viz. extended technique notation. When I worked with Peter yesterday, he reassured me that the notation is nothing standardized at all, and that using regular noteheads is just dandy.
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Post by: karlhenning on May 04, 2011, 05:36:57 AM
Huzzah! Shauna is on board!
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Post by: karlhenning on May 05, 2011, 05:16:00 AM
I have a rehearsal with both Peter & Dan tomorrow, although I am tied up this evening (again), so that my ability to 'build up' the Sibelius file of How to Tell (Chasing the Tail of Nothing) is impaired.

Work on the piece, though, proceeds . . . yesterday morning (bus) & evening (E train) I worked out a passage which, in my orignal sketches, would have been a three-voice chorale for a fl / cl / vc . . . but which cannot be thus, now that there ain't no cello.  I knew it would be easy enough to "Alberti-fy" it so that (transposed a bit) it could be covered by the alto flute and clarinet;  that was 'baking' in the back of my musical mind for a bit, and so the work yesterday was essentially execution.

This morning, I was a tool for an idea of Cato's
; )  Well, it was a thought I'd had myself . . . in reading over the score, Cato wrote to ask if I were planning to use the alto flute material in mm. 81-89 for antiphonal play.  And in fact, I was.  So my work this morning was on these lines.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 05, 2011, 10:51:39 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 30, 2011, 02:15:14 PM
Did I mention that the First Church choir will sing Bless the Lord, O My Soul on Sunday the 15th?

Rescheduled to Sunday the 22nd.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 06, 2011, 03:43:42 AM
I've been concentrating on the trio for the 19 May recital.

The only real news on the soundtrack front is:  the animator submitted her project for school with a faux soundtrack (deadline and all); but we are going to assemble the Real Soundtrack for the piece's submission to festivals (I think she did cast that noun in the plural).
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Post by: karlhenning on May 06, 2011, 11:57:36 AM
Feels like the end is in sight . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on May 06, 2011, 12:14:21 PM
Well Karl if you give it away you'll never be able to sell it! :D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 07, 2011, 04:10:38 AM
This year, first time, I received a royalty check on a scale not to be used primarily for a laugh, Davey (no, I'm still not quitting the day job, of course).

It was from performances pf pieces which I've shown here in the HQ while they were in progress, so . . . no, I'm not worried that this chatter is at all compromising my earnings potential.  (Inconsiderable as that is likely to remain
; )
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Post by: karlhenning on May 07, 2011, 04:31:44 AM
Sonic Confections of the Minuteman Trail

Program:

Frank E. Warren, Eight Duos for flute & clarinet
Joseph Fear, Diversion № 1 for flute & clarinet
Karl Henning, How to Tell (Chasing the Tail of Nothing), Opus 103 for alto flute, clarinet & frame drum

The k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble

(All pieces are premières.)

Peter H. Bloom, flutes
Karl Henning, clarinet
Dan Meyers, frame drum

Thursday, 19 May
12:15pm

Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Boston
138 Tremont Street
Boston, MA
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on May 07, 2011, 06:19:25 AM
Awesome Karl, that royalty check means that your work is finally paying off. ;D  Well a little bit, it's kind of like Underpant Gnomes plan:

1. Atonal Honking
2. ?
3. Profit

:D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 07, 2011, 02:58:58 PM
Hah!

Got a little more work done on the trio. The end is so near — and, of course, it needs to be completed soon . . . the three of us will rehearse on Monday, which (because Peter is heading out of town for a week) is the last chance before Wednesday the 18th.

We're out tonight, but I think that between about 40 minutes of work once we're back, and maybe a lick of work when I get home from the museum tomorrow evening . . . I am optimistic.
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Post by: Cato on May 08, 2011, 03:44:38 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 07, 2011, 02:58:58 PM


Got a little more work done on the trio. The end is so near — and, of course, it needs to be completed soon . . . the three of us will rehearse on Monday, which (because Peter is heading out of town for a week) is the last chance before Wednesday the 18th.

We're out tonight, but I think that between about 40 minutes of work once we're back, and maybe a lick of work when I get home from the museum tomorrow evening . . . I am optimistic.


The score is very inventive!  Have fun with a whirlwind conclusion!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 08, 2011, 02:20:08 PM
Thanks! Berlioz helped, actually.
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Post by: karlhenning on May 08, 2011, 02:42:58 PM
No, but really. R & J was lovely at Symphony Hall last night, and I briefly found myself thinking about the last page of How to Tell. I had to stop that, of course, and return to paying full attention to Berlioz . . . but I realized what I needed.

After we got home, I folded some work I had done yesterday afternoon into the Sibelius file;  I added the ending which I had already thunk up . . . but while I slept on it, I realized I hadn't quite done what Berlioz had inspired me to reach for.

Attached is the state of p. 18 as of last night.  This morning I composed more, and I think I've now got it.  But I thought I'd toss up the page with which I am not completely satisfied.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 08, 2011, 05:05:42 PM
I really need to add more dynamics; and the clarinetist will complain that he doesn't have proper page-turns.

But, here it is:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 09, 2011, 04:35:07 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 08, 2011, 05:05:42 PM
I really need to add more dynamics; and the clarinetist will complain that he doesn't have proper page-turns.

For future performances (if there be any) I'll probably make some adjustments which result in actual page turns for the clarinetist.  Rehearsal schedule is tight enough now, that I am just going to manage it.

Separately: Funny choir story.  Paul was rehearsing the FCB choir Saturday morning, and we read a setting of Psalm 96 by an NEC composer, not badly written but (IMO) not a really inspiring setting. Certainly better than some music we've sung, to be sure.

Well, it's self-published, and (there's a back-story we won't sidetrack the present narrative for) Paul bought the piece, gave the composer a check and all.  Now, that would be all right, but (and here is one of those aspects of the work where having a publisher/editor who is some individual other than the composer himself) . . . we're singing a passage in two parts, tenors and basses, and Paul asks, "Ladies, why aren't you singing?" "We don't sing again until m.80 [maybe it was]." The score which Paul had been given, and from which he was playing at the piano, did not agree with the scores which the composer sold Paul, and which he distributed to the choir.

Says I to Paul, "That's a problem you never have with Henningmusick, you know . . . ."
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 09, 2011, 04:43:36 PM
Just finished rehearsal. In fact, I am at Mass Ave, waiting for the bus. The part for frame drum works so well, you'd think I've been writing for it forever.  We worked pretty hard, for almost two hours, but everybody digs the piece, it will go very nicely.

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 11, 2011, 05:40:18 AM
For the very initial reading, the broad accelerando of the last couple of pages was defeating Peter;  but when we stopped to re-group, and talked it through, and tried again, it started to lock in well.  The momentary trouble was that when the opening recapitulates at [ Z ], it's not yet at tempo primo, but still at MM=80 . . . and in stages, we get back to tempo primo (MM=104).  (And all that seems to have been how I addressed whatever I thought I was dissatisfied with from the first complete draught)  Once I pointed that out to Peter, he was entirely on board.

We fairly soon got the 'groove' set for the Poco meno mosso at [ S ] . . . Curiously, when we stopped to check something, and tried to resume playing in the middle of that section ([ U ], say) we had trouble locking back into it, and we found it easier to pull it back all the way to [ S ].  The frame drum plus extended alto flute technique groove at [ H ] works as well as I imagined it (Lord know how I imagine these things).

We really did work hard Monday evening (well, we had to . . . Peter is out of town now, so it won't be until Wednesday, day before the concert, that we three can meet again) . . . and at the end Peter asked me how long the piece is.  Will probably run 10 minutes as we play it at St Paul's, but there's a lot of living in those 10 minutes . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 11, 2011, 07:12:58 AM
I think attendance by co-workers here at the 19 May recital may be strong. Delighted that I shall be putting my best musical foot forward with How to Tell (Chasing the Tail of Nothing).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 16, 2011, 03:54:21 AM
Ah, well . . . another week when I wish I had had more time to practice . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 17, 2011, 04:13:06 AM
Yes, welcome again to the edge (it's what some of us call Home).  Half of Frank's Duos are marked with tempi which verge upon science-fiction ; )  I've advised him that apart from questions of difficulty, those numbers are favored by an acoustic drier than we've got at St Paul's.  We'll do what we can.  Last night I found an alternate fingering for throat G which allows me the quarter-tone adjustments called for in Joe's Diversion; and I graphed out the seconds in the spatial notation . . . some of the systems consist of a single "measure" spanning 25", and we players just get lost in the temporal abyss.

And, fact is, I should have to practice How to Tell in order to bring it up to true speed.  No matter, even a bit under tempo it will be engaging, I think.  And, even under tempo, I have a couple of systems which want a bit more practice . . . where's the time? . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 17, 2011, 05:40:17 AM
Program ready:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 18, 2011, 04:26:52 PM
Very pleased with the rehearsal this evening (and we worked a bit later than I'd quite expected, though by no means too long). It will be a good concert tomorrow.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 19, 2011, 04:58:00 AM
Here has the day come! Time for both play & fun.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Luke on May 19, 2011, 05:08:05 AM
Good luck, Karl! May it go smoothly and be greeted with the torrents of applause it deserves!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Luke on May 19, 2011, 05:08:52 AM
...and don't forget to post a recording if and when...  ;)  ;)  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on May 19, 2011, 05:12:50 AM
Quote from: Luke on May 19, 2011, 05:08:05 AM
Good luck, Karl! May it go smoothly and be greeted with the torrents of applause it deserves!


Seconded.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on May 19, 2011, 06:23:15 AM
Yes Karl good luck tonight! And hold back a little on the honking, and add some wubba wubba!! ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Scarpia on May 19, 2011, 06:51:59 AM
Good luck.  What is a "frame drum," by the way?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 19, 2011, 01:33:08 PM
Thanks, you lads are the best!

Scarps, begin with thinking of a tambourine, one with a skin stretched on one side. Remove the metal jangles (and remove the holes in the drum which accommodated the jangles), and expand the circumference and the depth of the drum (the former more than the latter) and you've got a frame drum.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Scarpia on May 19, 2011, 01:42:31 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 19, 2011, 01:33:08 PM
Thanks, you lads are the best!

Scarps, begin with thinking of a tambourine, one with a skin stretched on one side. Remove the metal jangles (and remove the holes in the drum which accommodated the jangles), and expand the circumference and the depth of the drum (the former more than the latter) and you've got a frame drum.


Is it a tuned instrument?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 19, 2011, 02:41:37 PM
Quote from: Il Barone Scarpia on May 19, 2011, 01:42:31 PM
Is it a tuned instrument?

Lots of irregular overtones, but Dan did tune the head to a sort of E . . . not that my piece was in E, but he finds that with that drum, the head rings best tuned to E.  Dan has a few different-sized frame drums . . . we didn't use his deepest, but a nice mid-sizer.

Honestly, the piece sounded pretty good when we were rehearsing it in Peter's house, but in the semi-reverberant space at St Paul's, Peter remarked, "It sounds even cooler and Taj-Mahal-ey . . . ."


This score is my return at last from sabbatical, and I feel entirely restored to the groove.  Ready to talk to Héloïse about her sundry recorders, and get cooking on the Cantata (which will now be Opus 104 . . . .)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 19, 2011, 03:13:19 PM
Quote from: haydnfan on May 19, 2011, 06:23:15 AM
Yes Karl good luck tonight! And hold back a little on the honking, and add some wubba wubba!! ;D

Concert was lunchtime! : )

We players had a lot of fun.  A few of the tempi in the Warren Duos are rather fast.  Too fast, even.  Bordering on science-fiction, perhaps.  Peter & I were planning to ratchet the speed down in all events, because of the reverb in St Paul's — play a lot of rapid notes, and all the audience hears is a kind of wash.  That said, though . . . we wound up somehow playing a few of them even slower than we'd rehearsed them chez Peter.  It was a sort of WWCD? (What Would Celibidache Do?) experience.  Frank was a little surprised (and as I say, we somehow settled into hitherto unknown slow grooves, so my earlier mention to Frank didn't prepare him for this).  Right after the concert, Frank said to me, "I'm more from a jazz tradition where the practice is keep the tempo brisk, and fake the notes."  Peter joked, "If we'd known that, preparing the pieces would have been a lot easier."  I said, "But they're good notes, that's why we liked the pieces; and as written, the interplay between the instruments is so delightful, how could you want us just to fake through it?"

Any disappointment on Frank's part is (I think) not permanent.  He joined Shauna and me for lunch.  (Shauna is angelic; she does such great work with the recording, and all she asks is that I take her to dinner.  Today's lunch is actually catching up from the last project, and so I still owe her dinner for this concert . . . I'll take her out when she has the CD for this concert ready, should be sometime next week or so.)  Anyway, when the three of us broke up after lunch, Frank suggested that he might write us some more music (so he cannot have been mortally offended).  I said, "Do. And now you have a closer sense of how we operate."

Joe's quasi-Scelsi study on one note felt like fun . . . I will be curious to hear the recording. Joe as in all events pleased.

How to Tell largely went brilliantly!  We flubbed the ending, somehow (nerves, first performance and all).  But Shauna was recording while we practiced earlier, when in fact we effortlessly nailed the ending . . . so the final document may be a Mercy Splice.  Before she powered down, she asked me if I wanted to hear some of it on the headphones, and I was really pleased. I mean, I had been more than content with the performance (the gaffe at the end notwithstanding) but hearing the recording exponentially increased my happiness with the event.

Peter & Dan are keen to repeat this program, BTW.  Just need to find a venue.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 19, 2011, 03:15:23 PM
Great turnout of the folks at my office, BTW. There must have been 12 of my co-workers in attendance (which alone is a larger audience than normal for the St Paul's series these days).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on May 19, 2011, 04:37:33 PM
Yay Team!

We want, we would like, we desire, we yearn for, we very politely demand...the recording!!!   ;D

What is wrong with Boston that the audience is so small?  For a free concert!!!   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on May 19, 2011, 05:39:26 PM
Truly chamber music... a modest, but enthusiastic crowd... congratulations! Now give us a recording!! ;D ;D ;D

:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 19, 2011, 05:41:40 PM
It will happen! Le peuple le veult!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 20, 2011, 05:16:09 AM
Blushing with pleasure here; everyone here at the office who attended is saying that yesterday's event was their favorite Henningmusick date yet.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on May 20, 2011, 05:33:29 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 20, 2011, 05:16:09 AM
Blushing with pleasure here; everyone here at the office who attended is saying that yesterday's event was their favorite Henningmusick date yet.

Congratulations on the rosy cheeks, Karl

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on May 20, 2011, 05:49:07 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 20, 2011, 05:16:09 AM
Blushing with pleasure here; everyone here at the office who attended is saying that yesterday's event was their favorite Henningmusick date yet.


Onwards and upwards!!
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Post by: karlhenning on May 20, 2011, 05:49:30 AM
Woot!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Père Malfait on May 20, 2011, 06:16:44 AM
Congratulations, Karl!  :)

I'm still planning on taking a look at the Toccata at some point, when work demands and the responsibilities of caring for elderly parents allow . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 20, 2011, 06:18:25 AM
Thanks, Lee!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 22, 2011, 03:38:34 AM
I have an idea, which came to me last night, regarding The Next k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble Event (that is to say, a concert which at the moment has neither a date nor venue). And involving one of the singers who would have taken part in Castelo dos anjos this past Thursday.  As a sort of study before plunging into the Cantata proper, I feel moved to write a piece for soprano and clarinet, and as I mulled on this last night, I decided I wanted to set a Whitman text (other than the one which will be part of the Cantata proper).

So this morning, I reach for my copy of Leaves of Grass (a B&N budget edition . . . somewhere, maybe over in St Petersburg actually, I have a Norton Critical Edition), to begin leafing through to settle on a text.  What I find is a slip of paper as a bookmark, keeping place at "The mystic trumpeter" — a poem which I was planning (oh, perhaps eight years ago) to set, for soprano and clarinet . . . and for which I actually started sketches which I don't think I'll use and thus shan't trouble to hunt up.  So it feels like an errant idea which has come home to lay in some work at last . . . .

At FCB in the Back Bay, we're singing Bless the Lord, O My Soul this morning.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on May 22, 2011, 04:15:09 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 22, 2011, 03:38:34 AM
I have an idea, which came to me last night... I feel moved to write a piece for soprano and clarinet, and as I mulled on this last night, I decided I wanted to set a Whitman text (other than the one which will be part of the Cantata proper).

So this morning, I reach for my copy of Leaves of Grass  What I find is a slip of paper as a bookmark, keeping place at "The mystic trumpeter" — a poem which I was planning (oh, perhaps eight years ago) to set, for soprano and clarinet . . . and for which I actually started sketches...

The mind's desire wanted your attention now for some reason, no doubt catalyzed by the idea of the Cantata.

Unconscious gears can whirl for years before they weave a stitch for the soul!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 22, 2011, 06:50:10 AM
Got some work done on it already this morning!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on May 22, 2011, 09:23:15 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 22, 2011, 03:38:34 AM
So this morning, I reach for my copy of Leaves of Grass (a B&N budget edition . . . somewhere, maybe over in St Petersburg actually, I have a Norton Critical Edition), to begin leafing through to settle on a text.  What I find is a slip of paper as a bookmark, keeping place at "The mystic trumpeter" — a poem which I was planning (oh, perhaps eight years ago) to set, for soprano and clarinet . . . and for which I actually started sketches which I don't think I'll use and thus shan't trouble to hunt up.  So it feels like an errant idea which has come home to lay in some work at last . . . .


Holst wrote an Op. 18, The Mystic Trumpeter... Don't know it, though. I recognized the title, never knew it stemmed from Whitman.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on May 22, 2011, 01:12:02 PM
Quote from: J. Z. Herrenberg on May 22, 2011, 09:23:15 AM

Holst wrote an Op. 18, The Mystic Trumpeter... Don't know it, though. I recognized the title, never knew it stemmed from Whitman.

Apparently the NAXOS CD with this work is the premiere recording of it: Amazon reviewers give it a rave.

It is on a CD with The Planets.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 22, 2011, 02:15:11 PM
I should guess that I knew of the title first when at Wooster, must have seen it in a list of Holst's works. (Of course, I haven't heard a note of the piece.)  I bought my Norton Critical ed. of Leaves of Grass while at UVa . . . I must have dipped into it a bit then, but I did not read it entire until I was in Tallinn.  So . . . I expect that I first came upon the Whitman text while I was in eastern Europa.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 22, 2011, 02:19:38 PM
Paul's choir did a great job this morning with Bless the Lord, O My Soul! I was a bass this morning, which was a little unusual.  Not in terms of my voice, which is more bass than tenor, certainly . . . but more frequently, the absentee for whom I substitute will be a tenor.  The other piece this morning was an exquisite Palestrina motet, Loquebantur variis linguis. A fun morning!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 23, 2011, 03:28:11 AM
Some more work on The Mystic Trumpeter this morning . . . a little trippy, finding myself setting the text listening alert I catch thy notes while aboard an MBTA bus trundling down I-93 . . . .

This piece will be Opus 104, which will bump the Cantata to Opus 105.  Afterwards, I may add further settings, and make of them a brace of Cantatas, who knows?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 24, 2011, 11:17:49 AM
Oh, mercy, but now I sense these musely itchings to write a substantial work for harpsichord solo, for my friend Paul . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 27, 2011, 03:35:53 AM
Went to a concert of new music (none of it mine — just saying) last night. With a brief intermission, the concert ran two hours, which may have been a shade long. Met at last two "area musicians," as we might say: composer Elizabeth Vercoe, whose music PHB has long championed (and both of her pieces on the program were the top of the offering last night); and a talented, hard-working cellist, Rachel Arnold. Rachel & I have been "friends" on fb a long time (via Dan, he of the intrepid frame drum) but this is the first we've actually met in person.

I owe a couple of people dear to me, a chamber work with cello. I can get to work on these now.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 27, 2011, 06:06:59 AM
Last night's concert opened with . . . the sounds of a motorcycle in the street.

Seriously, it was a warm evening, and it was decided to open the windows of the church (a Presbyterian church in Somerville).  Probably, even if closed the windows would not have kept out much of the noise yeste even.  I enjoyed the Cageian aspects of this, even while I felt sorry for the performers.

Officially, though, last night's program opened with a piano solo piece, played by the composer, which failed to distinguish itself from any of four or six dozen other Klavierstuck jiggers which have peppered the musical landscape since the 1970s.

About half the program was at roughly the same artistic level. And, as I say, it was a two-hour program . . . so even for a composer, accustomed (nor averse) to a high concentration of new music, the evening was something of a trial. I like listening to new music; I don't really enjoy the experience of enduring disposable music . . . .


That said, there were pieces on the program which well repaid attention.  It was a two-hour program, which would have made a tightly impressive 60-minute gripper.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 27, 2011, 07:45:08 AM
Ah, memory lane! Saul advising me on how to Compose Beautifully, complete with exemplary samples from the major composer, Howard Shore!

Clearly, all I need is the inspiration of The Lord of the Calamari Rings!


Quote from: Saul on June 10, 2010, 01:31:59 PM
Well an opinion of another composer is not the same as of an audience.

Anyways,  all I'm saying is that I would have done things a little different.
I just imagine what the entrance of an unexpected voice and theme can do to this piece, I believe it can make it much better then it is now. If you are happy and pleased with the way it is now, that's absolutely fine, after all its your composition, not mine.

There is no fault in learning from the greats, and how they might have done things with similar motifs in music. I didn't ask you to compose like Mendelssohn or Bach, but perhaps to see how they handled similar material in music.

I gave your piece another listen, and I must say that in most compositions there is a sense of beginning lets call it A and then there is a sense of Arriving,  lets call it B. In your work, it sounds as thought the theme of A just revolves within itself and there is no sense of going somewhere.

In my opinion, if you want to achieve a feeling 'arriving' you need to use modulation, and fugal development. That adds a certain complexity and generates interest.

But maybe  its entirely possible that you didn't want to achieve this, and wanted to sort of revolve around this theme, that's your choice, but to me personally its sounds boring. I need to hear something else going on within the piece to find interest to want to continue listening time after time.


Here's an example of what I mean from some modern music.


Howard shore wrote a work called Lothlorien for the film 'The Lord of the Rings', this is basically a chant. Look how cleverly he used modulation to generate interest in the piece. Every time I hear this work its like listening for the first time.

If you listen carefully, the main theme (or introductory theme) ends 1: 15 and a second later at 1:16 a totally unexpected voice enters that gives enormous contrast and beauty to the main opening theme.
No one ever had expected this new theme to come almost out of nowhere, but it did. The ear is so curious and wants to stay along, because who knows what other new surprises are waiting to reveal themselves.

http://www.youtube.com/v/x2Y5EzvaybY

I promise you, that if the same theme would have repeated itself on 1:16 then the piece would have been just like another piece, boring, and uninteresting, I wouldn't even bother listening to it so many times.

I believe that even within simplicity, a certain sense of complexity must exist in order to generate interest.
Look at Bach's first Keyboard Prelude In C major. The motif and the melody is very simple, but he goes through and adventure of keys and modulations, its really amazing, how he was able to achieve complexity within simplify, and I believe that this is the key that separates 'Good compositions' from' Great Compositions'.

Regards,

Saul
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 27, 2011, 07:56:11 AM
Hah!

Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 02, 2010, 02:26:06 AM
Thanks, Soaring Tortiose!

Interesting assumption; how do you mean?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mn Dave on May 27, 2011, 08:04:52 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 27, 2011, 07:56:11 AM
Hah!

I know quality. Even in atonal honking.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on May 27, 2011, 06:08:59 PM
Quote from Saul:

"There is no fault in learning from the greats, and how they might have done things with similar motifs in music. I didn't ask you to compose like Mendelssohn or Bach, but perhaps to see how they handled similar material in music."

Mendelssohn, Bach, and Howard Shore.

The Greats! And the latter even has a heavy bank account!  You cannot argue therefore that Howard Shore is NOT a genius, not after listening to epic scores from e.g. Videodrome, Dead Ringers, and one of my favorites, the classic "I-want-somebody-to-gouge-my-eyes-out-and-stick-them-in-my-ears!" movie Striptease.

And what has happened to Saul anyway?  Perhaps he is busy discovering that C# minor is related to E major!  0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 27, 2011, 07:03:51 PM
Dead Ringers . . . I remember mostly being creeped out by that one, I don't remember the music.  I suppose I shall need to revisit it, in order to pay attention to the score : )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 27, 2011, 07:12:10 PM
In other news . . . a Sicilian colleague has been spreading the Instant Encore URL for The Angel Who Bears a Flaming Sword (the concert flute version played by Nicole Chamberlain) among European colleagues. Maybe a European performance will result? . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 28, 2011, 04:05:39 PM
Synchronicity?  The same weekend that I post this (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,18628.msg519865.html#msg519865), I find that another chap who works in the museum shop plays electric guitar.  And we worked together this afternoon, so . . . I gave him the background, asked him if he would be game to play in a chamber group, in a piece I should write after sitting down with him to have him demo the various timbres he works with on his guitar. (Oh, and naturally, I asked him how his reading of regular notation is.)  Something may just happen.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Szykneij on May 28, 2011, 04:47:55 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 27, 2011, 06:06:59 AM
Last night's concert opened with . . . the sounds of a motorcycle in the street.

Seriously, it was a warm evening, and it was decided to open the windows of the church (a Presbyterian church in Somerville).

Dang! Wish I had known. I could have walked from home. (And I was just up the street having Tacos at Rudy's!)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: ibanezmonster on May 28, 2011, 04:56:16 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 28, 2011, 04:05:39 PM
Synchronicity?  The same weekend that I post this (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,18628.msg519865.html#msg519865), I find that another chap who works in the museum shop plays electric guitar.  And we worked together this afternoon, so . . . I gave him the background, asked him if he would be game to play in a chamber group, in a piece I should write after sitting down with him to have him demo the various timbres he works with on his guitar. (Oh, and naturally, I asked him how his reading of regular notation is.)  Something may just happen.
Man... just too bad I'm not in accessible distance, since I'd definitely play something at one of your recitals if you asked me to.



Quote from: Cato on May 27, 2011, 06:08:59 PM
And what has happened to Saul anyway?  Perhaps he is busy discovering that C# minor is related to E major!  0:)
LOL!  :D
He is probably working on his 400th composition now... Nocturne no.7 for piano in D Major.
It's probably really in F# Minor, and in 6/8 time (despite a 4/4 marking), and for clarinet instead of piano. Yep, I really said that. Clarinet instead of piano. 


???  :D

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 29, 2011, 07:04:51 AM
Inclined to work on both the Cello Sonatina & The Mystic Trumpeter in tandem. The sabbatical must have been entirely the right thing, I feel music a-flowing.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on May 29, 2011, 07:28:16 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 27, 2011, 07:45:08 AM
Ah, memory lane! Saul advising me on how to Compose Beautifully, complete with exemplary samples from the major composer, Howard Shore!

Clearly, all I need is the inspiration of The Lord of the Calamari Rings!


The patronising stupidity of the advice reminds me of a classic scene from Ricky Gervais' Extras, where Ian McKellen (Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings) ridicules himself:




http://www.youtube.com/v/nyoWmkhRyp8
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 29, 2011, 02:06:48 PM
What a hoot! Thank you, Johan.

Incidentally, I've picked up work again on The Mystic Trumpeter . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 29, 2011, 03:18:40 PM
And for further bemusement, the start of the Cello Sonatina.

Compositionally, I feel great (probably undeservedly). With Sibelius, though, I'm feeling the time of absence . . . I forget what to do to get the tempo marking to appear on the piano staff, too . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on May 29, 2011, 04:25:27 PM
Quote from: Greg on May 28, 2011, 04:56:16 PM


LOL!  :D
"Saul " is probably working on his 400th composition now... Nocturne no.7 for piano in D Major.
It's probably really in F# Minor, and in 6/8 time (despite a 4/4 marking), and for clarinet instead of piano. Yep, I really said that. Clarinet instead of piano. 


???  :D

Really great clarinetists always use 2 staves, right?   ;D

Great to read that you are cranking out the masterpieces!  The electric guitar: have you ever used one before in a work?   $:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: ibanezmonster on May 29, 2011, 04:29:19 PM
Quote from: Cato on May 29, 2011, 04:25:27 PM
Really great clarinetists always use 2 staves, right?   ;D
Xenakis solo clarinet works use 14 staves. They almost look like an orchestral score.  ;)
Karl could easily play something like that, couldn't you, Karl?  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 29, 2011, 04:29:50 PM
Quote from: Cato on May 29, 2011, 04:25:27 PM
Great to read that you are cranking out the masterpieces!  The electric guitar: have you ever used one before in a work?   $:)

Never! So the key will be, to learn something, and have a chance of knowing what I'm doing . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 29, 2011, 04:31:05 PM
Quote from: Greg on May 29, 2011, 04:29:19 PM
Xenakis solo clarinet works use 14 staves. They almost look like an orchestral score.  ;)
Karl could easily play something like that, couldn't you, Karl?  8)

Definitely wouldn't know what I'm doing if I tried that . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 29, 2011, 04:35:34 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 24, 2011, 11:17:49 AM
Oh, mercy, but now I sense these musely itchings to write a substantial work for harpsichord solo, for my friend Paul . . . .

That's definitely not until after the Cantata.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 29, 2011, 04:36:54 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 29, 2011, 02:06:48 PM
What a hoot! Thank you, Johan.

Incidentally, I've picked up work again on The Mystic Trumpeter . . . .


I had better make sure I have good page-turns this time!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: ibanezmonster on May 29, 2011, 04:43:19 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 29, 2011, 04:29:50 PM
Never! So the key will be, to learn something, and have a chance of knowing what I'm doing . . . .
You've written for acoustic guitar before, right?

There are so many techniques and sounds with the instrument that I'm sure he would only be able to explain to you a small amount of it, since it would take a while to really, really good grasp of writing for the instrument (then again, if you've written for acoustic guitar, that helps out tons). I'm not really sure how much you know about the instrument right now- you should ask him about a couple of techniques you might not have explored yet.

Maybe ask him to demonstrate and explain techniques such as whammy bar usage, artificial harmonics (different than on the violin- usually we use the right hand to produce it), bending, palm muting, pick scratching effects, the volume knob, effects pedals, what guitar tone you want using the amp, etc. At least, if there is anything you are unsure about when it comes to writing for the instrument, you can always ask him (or me).

Also, most people who play rock or metal-style guitar aren't usually on the level of classical musicians. They tend to stick to certain keys most of the time, for one, which can be... good and bad.  ::)


EDIT: just saw that you asked him to "demo various timbres." I guess that would suffice.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 29, 2011, 04:47:15 PM
Thanks! My writing for guitar has been rather limited . . . an arrangement of one number from Lost Waters and the guitar in the sextet arrangement of the one scene from White Nights.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mn Dave on May 30, 2011, 07:48:37 AM
He shook the droplets from his umbrella and snapped it shut. Like many old buildings, Henning Hall smelled dank and dusty. Malcolm treated himself to a deep sniff for nostalgia's sake.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 30, 2011, 08:03:12 AM
It's had to do for The Shed, you know, Soaring Tortoise . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mn Dave on May 30, 2011, 08:08:48 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 30, 2011, 08:03:12 AM
It's had to do for The Shed, you know, Soaring Tortoise . . . .

:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 30, 2011, 09:18:56 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 13, 2010, 06:20:49 AM
The texts which I have (probably entirely too ambitiously)  selected for the Cantata are:

I.  "The Crystalline Ship" — Leo Schulte

And so the crystalline ship has sailed,
Where you feasted on the soul's hard bread,

With the winds in league
With the seas calm or gale
The crystalline ship must sail
Somewhere
You rested in the soul's long bed,
And dreamed you were alive
On the crystalline ship
With the fish and the birds
And the cook in the galley
Sings to her ears
That water is a three-edged sword,
One for the skin and one for the bone
And one for the spirit all alone,
Who is tempted to splash and thrash
The Pacific of your mind's distress
That the crystalline ship has sailed
Somewhere
You bested the sea and split the shell
With a three-edged sword
Of pain and smiles and a wondering blue,
And now launch a vessel found only in you
Left behind by the crystalline ship.

II.  from "On the Morning of Christ's Nativity (Hymn)" — Milton

No War, or Battails sound
Was heard the World around:
The idle spear and shield were high up hung;

The hooked Chariot stood
Unstain'd with hostile blood,
The Trumpet spake not to the armed throng,
And Kings sate still with awfull eye,
As if they surely knew their sovran Lord was by.

But peacefull was the night
Wherin the Prince of light
His raign of peace upon the earth began:
The Windes, with wonder whist,
Smoothly the waters kist,
Whispering new joyes to the milde Ocean,

Who now hath quite forgot to rave,
While Birds of Calm sit brooding on the charmed wave.

III.  "A Cradle Song" — Blake

Sweet dreams form a shade,
O'er my lovely infants head.
Sweet dreams of pleasant streams,
By happy silent moony beams

Sweet sleep with soft down.
Weave thy brows an infant crown.
Sweet sleep Angel mild,
Hover o'er my happy child.

Sweet smiles in the night,
Hover over my delight.
Sweet smiles Mothers smiles,
All the livelong night beguiles.

Sweet moans, dovelike sighs,
Chase not slumber from thy eyes,
Sweet moans, sweeter smiles,
All the dovelike moans beguiles.

Sleep sleep happy child,
All creation slept and smil'd.
Sleep sleep, happy sleep.
While o'er thee thy mother weep

Sweet babe in thy face,
Holy image I can trace.
Sweet babe once like thee.
Thy maker lay and wept for me

Wept for me for thee for all,
When he was an infant small.
Thou his image ever see.
Heavenly face that smiles on thee,

Smiles on thee on me on all,
Who became an infant small,
Infant smiles are His own smiles,
Heaven & earth to peace beguiles.

IV.  "My Symphony" — Wm Henry Channing

To live content with small means;
To seek elegance rather than luxury,
and refinement rather than fashion;
To be worthy, not respectable, and wealthy, not rich;

To study hard, think quietly,
Talk gently,
Act frankly;
To listen to stars and birds, to babes and sages, with open heart;
To bear all cheerfully,
Do all bravely,
Await occasions,
Hurry never.
In a word, to let the spiritual, unbidden and unconscious, grow up through the common.

This is to be my symphony.

V.  "These, I singing in spring" — Whitman

THESE, I, singing in spring, collect for lovers,

(For who but I should understand lovers, and all their sorrow and joy?
And who but I should be the poet of comrades?)

Collecting, I traverse the garden, the world—but soon I pass the gates,
Now along the pond-side—now wading in a little, fearing not the wet,
Now by the post-and-rail fences, where the old stones thrown there, pick'd from the fields, have accumulated,
(Wild-flowers and vines and weeds come up through the stones, and partly cover them—
Beyond these I pass,)
Far, far in the forest, before I think where I go,
Solitary, smelling the earthy smell, stopping now and then in the silence,
Alone I had thought—yet soon a troop gathers around me,
Some walk by my side, and some behind, and some embrace my arms or neck,
They, the spirits of dear friends, dead or alive—thicker they come, a great crowd, and I in the middle,
Collecting, dispensing, singing in spring, there I wander with them,
Plucking something for tokens—tossing toward whoever is near me;
Here! lilac, with a branch of pine,
Here, out of my pocket, some moss which I pull'd off a live-oak in Florida, as it hung trailing down,
Here, some pinks and laurel leaves, and a handful of sage,
And here what I now draw from the water, wading in the pondside,
(O here I last saw him that tenderly loves me—and returns again, never to separate from me,
And this, O this shall henceforth be the token of comrades—this Calamus-root shall,
Interchange it, youths, with each other! Let none render it back!)
And twigs of maple, and a bunch of wild orange, and chestnut,
And stems of currants, and plum-blows, and the aromatic cedar:
These, I, compass'd around by a thick cloud of spirits,

Wandering, point to, or touch as I pass, or throw them loosely from me,
Indicating to each one what he shall have—giving something to each;
But what I drew from the water by the pond-side, that I reserve,
I will give of it—but only to them that love, as I myself am capable of loving.

While I am not yet at the stage to actually resume composition — I need yet to sit down and talk with Héloïse, learn of her different recorders — I've now made rudimentary architectural decisions:

I.  "The Crystalline Ship" — Leo Schulte :: soprano & mezzo; recorder; alto flute

II.  from "On the Morning of Christ's Nativity (Hymn)" — Milton :: soprano; piccolo; recorder; harpsichord (frame drum?)

III.  "A Cradle Song" — Blake :: soprano & mezzo (generally, alternate stanzas; together on stanzas 3 & 8); harpsichord (frame drum?)

IV.  "My Symphony" — Wm Henry Channing :: mezzo; recorder

V.  "These, I singing in spring" — Whitman :: tutti
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 30, 2011, 09:24:17 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 30, 2011, 09:18:56 AM
While I am not yet at the stage to actually resume composition —

Why resume composition . . . ?

Because actually I started a soprano & harp setting of the Blake for Kay, a year or two since.

Cor, and I've just found a print-out I made of Poe's "Annabel Lee" . . . I remember a strong impulse to set it, but I do not at all recall what I had in mind, voice-wise . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 30, 2011, 12:03:36 PM
I may wind up reconsidering, and pitching some of the new material.  But all the same, pleased with some portion of it, and pleased with even the semblance of "getting on" with it . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jowcol on May 31, 2011, 04:47:50 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 27, 2011, 07:45:08 AM
Ah, memory lane! Saul advising me on how to Compose Beautifully, complete with exemplary samples from the major composer, Howard Shore!

Clearly, all I need is the inspiration of The Lord of the Calamari Rings!


From The Portable Henning:

Of all of the great "What-if's" in the domain of Henningology, the most frequently addressed topic is the Summer of 2010, and the impact it COULD have had upon the course of Henning's work.  For, during those precious months, Henning had the unique opportunity to study under the noted composer Saul, as well as to receive spiritual guidance from Theresa, the forum's pure energy angel.

The potential impacts of these two mentors would have been incalculable.  Not only would have Henning wisely stopped consuming the fluoridated water that was impurifying the essence of his bodily fluids and renounced the pernicious influence of the second Viennese school,  but he also would have mastered the skill for getting from point A to point B in his compositions.

Unfortunately for the music world at large, both of these roads were left untaken.  We could only speculate what a Henning Realization of the film score of The Hobbit would sound like..
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 31, 2011, 04:53:11 AM
Ah, what might have been!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on May 31, 2011, 08:55:27 AM
Quote from: jowcol on May 31, 2011, 04:47:50 AM
From The Portable Henning:

Of all of the great "What-if's" in the domain of Henningology, the most frequently addressed topic is the Summer of 2010, and the impact it COULD have had upon the course of Henning's work.  For, during those precious months, Henning had the unique opportunity to study under the noted composer Saul, as well as to receive spiritual guidance from Theresa, the forum's pure energy angel.

The potential impacts of these two mentors would have been incalculable.  Not only would have Henning wisely stopped consuming the fluoridated water that was impurifying the essence of his bodily fluids and renounced the pernicious influence of the second Viennese school,  but he also would have mastered the skill for getting from point A to point B in his compositions.

Unfortunately for the music world at large, both of these roads were left untaken.  We could only speculate what a Henning Realization of the film score of The Hobbit would sound like.


This will be debated as long as there is a Henning lover on this planet, and even then (s)he will wrestle with this agonisingly fascinating question on his or her own, fruitlessly.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 31, 2011, 09:56:22 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 30, 2011, 12:03:36 PM
I may wind up reconsidering, and pitching some of the new material.  But all the same, pleased with some portion of it, and pleased with even the semblance of "getting on" with it . . . .

Here's one of the funny things about the process . . . when I reached m.78 there, I found myself at a complete loss where I should want to go (and partly for that reason wondered if I shouldn't "erase back" to some earlier point).  Before actually honing the Blade of Excision, though, I reckoned that what I needed to do, first of all, was think ahead a little — get just some kind of global sense.  I did not do much work on the bus this morning, but I did scribble some notes about, oh, blocks. (Well, I take that back: I actually wrote something of a tune, too.)

Then, at lunchtime while I sat in King's Chapel to attend a concert featuring some friends . . . I wrote on from m.78 as if I'd never had any question about it at all.

Rum business, this composition . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 31, 2011, 10:43:46 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 30, 2011, 09:18:56 AM
— I need yet to sit down and talk with Héloïse, learn of her different recorders —


Getting closer — Héloïse & I are exchanging the ritual e-mail messages . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on May 31, 2011, 11:46:01 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 31, 2011, 10:43:46 AM


Getting closer — Héloïse & I are exchanging the ritual e-mail messages . . . .



You know what happened to Abelard, don't you?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on May 31, 2011, 11:54:48 AM
I figure I'm safe if I don't name any offspring after astrological instruments . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 01, 2011, 03:53:59 AM
(Non-astrological) instrument discussion slated for Tuesday evening.

In an idling-engine way, I continue to wonder just what I had intended for "Annabel Lee" . . . not pressing, firstly because I've other saucepans on the stove, and secondly because it will be better if that first thought resurfaces on its own.

The other cool fire at present is the question of the harpsichord solo piece, the process to be pursued there, and overall scale.  Again, no hurry.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 05, 2011, 04:47:09 AM
A most curious dream last night, in which Charles & I talked a good deal about our respective music. Whatever else, it must mean that right down into my subconscious, I have full confidence in the Viola Sonata.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on June 05, 2011, 05:25:33 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 05, 2011, 04:47:09 AM
A most curious dream last night, in which Charles & I talked a good deal about our respective music. Whatever else, it must mean that right down into my subconscious, I have full confidence in the Viola Sonata.

Do you mean that you dreamed about Koechlin? ???
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on June 05, 2011, 06:00:03 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 05, 2011, 04:47:09 AM
A most curious dream last night, in which Charles & I talked a good deal about our respective music. Whatever else, it must mean that right down into my subconscious, I have full confidence in the Viola Sonata.

And rightly so!   8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 05, 2011, 06:40:22 AM
Quote from: DavidW on June 05, 2011, 05:25:33 AM
Do you mean that you dreamed about Koechlin? ???

Wuorinen
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on June 05, 2011, 08:41:34 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 05, 2011, 06:40:22 AM
Wuorinen

Oh I see! That was no dream, you feel asleep while talking to him on the phone! :D

;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 05, 2011, 09:48:01 AM
Hah! Charles & I get on fairly well; I understand, though, that he might be averse to people he's on the phone with falling asleep (I am speculating . . . .)

In other news, I met Jaya at FCB this morning; she has perused the first pages of The Mystic Trumpeter, and she is enthusiastic.

Still, I've been making progress mostly on the Cello Sonatina . . . sometime I should fold the new stuff into the Sibelius file . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on June 05, 2011, 10:03:57 AM
It's still strange to me to think composers working without quill and ink! :D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 05, 2011, 12:42:40 PM
Oh, I've never written with a quill . . . tomorrow I'll show you the ink draught of the new contrapuntal stuff, though.

Latest Cello Sonatina:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 05, 2011, 12:55:02 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 30, 2011, 09:24:17 AM
Cor, and I've just found a print-out I made of Poe's "Annabel Lee" . . . I remember a strong impulse to set it, but I do not at all recall what I had in mind, voice-wise . . . .

Hey, I remembered what I had in mind for "Annabel Lee"! I selected that poem to set unaccompanied for Carola's crack quartet.

I don't know if I deserve to be so happy just for remembering this . . . but I am.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 05, 2011, 04:16:32 PM
Quote from: DavidW on June 05, 2011, 05:25:33 AM
Do you mean that you dreamed about Koechlin? ???

Ack! Nightmare!

That beard haunts me still . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on June 05, 2011, 04:34:28 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 05, 2011, 04:16:32 PM
Ack! Nightmare!

That beard haunts me still . . . .


Koechlin: Hello Karl, how do you shampoo your beard?  I find that it's all in the conditioner... ;D

Karl: why I never thought I would be having a conversation with one of the members of ZZ top, could you sing that song?

:D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 05, 2011, 04:35:57 PM
Swear they go crazy 'bout Les heures persanes . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 06, 2011, 03:37:40 AM
Okay, some raw document . . . much of this sketched during downtime at FCB yesterday morning:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on June 06, 2011, 06:12:28 AM
Cool!  I can just see you working on that by candle light... of course isn't that what made Bach go blind?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 06, 2011, 06:18:22 AM
A friend in North Carolina sends me extra candle-ends . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 06, 2011, 06:20:26 AM
Is it too obvious, with the stretto (or is that not quite right? I mean the interval between entrances getting shorter) and the inversion?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 08, 2011, 04:16:38 AM
Quote from: Cato on June 07, 2011, 06:30:00 PM
Let Lethe have another turn!  I am busy most of tomorrow and on the road to Peoria on Thursday!   :o   Yes, and the sooner I can turn around and leave Illinois the better!   0:)

The Road to Peoria!! I have found the title for the projected harpsichord solo piece.  Perfect, as it is intended for Paul, a native of Niles, Ill.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 08, 2011, 10:36:45 AM
There are two kinds of living musicians. Those with enough of a name to appear in Listen magazine. And the rest of us.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 09, 2011, 06:35:07 AM
Google is fun today: http://goo.gl/doodle/DORR
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on June 09, 2011, 06:43:17 AM
Yeah that is neat! :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Scarpia on June 09, 2011, 06:57:27 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 08, 2011, 10:36:45 AM
There are two kinds of living musicians. Those with enough of a name to appear in Listen magazine. And the rest of us.

It's not helping them any with those of us who have never heard of Listen magazine.   :P
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on June 09, 2011, 08:57:39 AM
Quote from: Il Barone Scarpia on June 09, 2011, 06:57:27 AM
It's not helping them any with those of us who have never heard of Listen magazine.   :P

Arkivmusic's magazine.  It was Joshua Bell on the cover, I received a free copy. :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 09, 2011, 08:58:47 AM
Hah! Yes, I got the complimentary copy at the office yesterday.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 13, 2011, 11:52:47 AM
Violist Peter Lekx (with whom I've played The Mousetrap, among other pieces) is back in town for the BEMF; we've tentatively scheduled a lunch on Wednesday for catching up.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 19, 2011, 04:39:21 AM
Alas, the week's come and gone, Peter had to reschedule because of a conflicting rehearsal, and the reschedule never clicked.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 19, 2011, 04:36:28 PM
My electric guitarist co-worker says it will be August before we can sit together for a composer's tutorial on e-guitar.

Since I have no deadline, that suits fine.
Title: Karl "Two Hats" Henning
Post by: Cato on June 27, 2011, 03:41:47 PM
Resolved: Karl Henning shall now be known officially and for posterity as Karl "Two Hats" Henning!  :o

Check him out:

http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,2112.2060.html (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,2112.2060.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 27, 2011, 03:56:04 PM
A Cato sighting!
Title: Re: Composer Arthur "Two Sheds" Jackson
Post by: Cato on June 27, 2011, 04:27:49 PM
For those who did not understand the reference:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLjS3gzHetA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLjS3gzHetA)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on June 27, 2011, 04:35:26 PM
Karl did you write any of your music while wearing your hat? ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 27, 2011, 04:58:53 PM
I'm thinking of buying a third hat...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on June 29, 2011, 02:27:42 AM
I've been caught up in Seventh Re-Tagging Heaven . . . but the (separate, &) hot news is that we should have the recording of How to Tell very soon . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 09, 2011, 08:50:29 AM
No burning news.  Busy enough when at home, that I haven't yet downloaded How to Tell myself (shocking state of affairs, really).

Here's a story for you:

Thursday, I'm on the train coming home after an evening at the MFA.  Or, actually, off the train, and approaching my car.  A fellow former-passenger asks me for a ride to the next stop (he had made the mistake of getting off one stop early). "Sure," I said. "I understand completely; I only just caught myself to get off the train here at this stop."

Turns out this chap is a clarinetist, teaches at Berklee, and has a clarinet choir.  Small world, says I; I'm a clarinetist and composer . . . .

"Do you have anything for clarinet choir?"

So, this morning, I've found the Finale files for the clarinet choir version of the Canticle of St Nicholas.  Something I hadn't touched since probably 1998.  I had prepared it for a Dutch clarinet choir, but honestly, I never heard back from them.  So, of course, I expect nothing
: )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 10, 2011, 08:09:31 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 09, 2011, 08:50:29 AM
. . . Here's a story for you:

Thursday, I'm on the train coming home after an evening at the MFA.  Or, actually, off the train, and approaching my car.  A fellow former-passenger asks me for a ride to the next stop (he had made the mistake of getting off one stop early). "Sure," I said. "I understand completely; I only just caught myself to get off the train here at this stop."

Turns out this chap is a clarinetist, teaches at Berklee, and has a clarinet choir.  Small world, says I; I'm a clarinetist and composer . . . .

"Do you have anything for clarinet choir?"

So, this morning, I've found the Finale files for the clarinet choir version of the Canticle of St Nicholas.  Something I hadn't touched since probably 1998.  I had prepared it for a Dutch clarinet choir, but honestly, I never heard back from them.  So, of course, I expect nothing
: )

Gosh, it's almost like a sort of diary entry.  These Finale files (score and parts) may well be my earliest efforts at a chamber piece in the software . . . I see that I had problems with the lower auxiliary clarinet parts (they're still in bass clef, somehow, for one thing) . . . so if I heard nothing back from the clarinet choir in the Netherlands, it may well be because the parts I sent gave no indication that I was a serious, professional composer.

As to the present task . . . the easiest thing would be to export XML from the Finale, and send that (and pdfs) to my publisher.  But my Finale seems to have gotten buggy, and the XML export is failing. (I suppose I may need to reinstall Finale in order to mend that function, which is sort of a funny thought, really.)  But, on the lines of this score being one of my first efforts, notation-software-wise, my use of slurs with tied notes in the Finale Ur-text is wrong, and wants correcting, anyway.  So in all respects, the best thing is to rebuild the score in Sibelius.  I started that last night, got some more work done this morning . . . should have it ready this evening after I return from the Museum.

For all its being such an old piece of mine (composed the A section material at an upright piano in the apartment in St Petersburg, long ago) . . . I am gratified to say that I still like the Canticle.

Really, that is not narcissism, but artistic relief . . . it's a great feeling not to be artistically embarrassed by a "student" work . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on July 10, 2011, 08:21:46 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 09, 2011, 08:50:29 AM
Turns out this chap is a clarinetist, teaches at Berklee, and has a clarinet choir.  Small world, says I; I'm a clarinetist and composer . . . .

Fascinating. I love "novelistic" coincidences. Reminds me of this:

"It is wrong, then, to chide the novel for being fascinated by mysterious coincidences but it is right to chide man for being blind to such coincidences in his daily life. For he thereby deprives his life of a dimension of beauty."
                                                                                                    --Milan Kundera, The Unbearable Lightness of Being
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 10, 2011, 04:18:00 PM
Yes, I remember enjoying the film, and only afterwards (I think) I read the book itself.

Thanks, Sarge!

And . . . al que quiere . . . .


Edit :: wrong pdf removed
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 11, 2011, 06:36:00 AM
I may have said this before, but it would have been a while ago, and so it may not be strictly redundant:

When I started writing the piece that would become the Canticle of St Nicholas, I set out writing a piece for four-part choir; this is what is now the A material of the finished Canticle.  I wrote it quite "abstractly," didn't have any text in mind, and I was concentrated purely on "managing notes." As work progressed, the thought of a text (or, strictly speaking, the thought that, the more definite the shape the music was taking, the less probable it would prove that I would "find" a text to go with it) began to nag more and more.  I sloughed off these naggings with the vague idea of just setting the word Alleluia (an idea I wound up abandoning for this piece, though I took the idea back up later).


Anyway, at the time that I returned to the states from Petersburg, this sketch for-choir-but-it-wouldn't-really-be was among the musical papers I brought along with me.  Not long after arriving in Massachusetts, I got to know Bill Goodwin, organist and choir director at First Church in Woburn.  At some point, there was a service for which he was going to engage a brass quintet, and he made me welcome to furnish some suitable piece or two.  The idea crossed my mind (and liked me well) of taking this it-isn't-going-to-be-a-choir-piece,-anyway sketch and adapting it for brass quintet (and even if I had made the sketch into a choral piece, Bill's choir wouldn't have been able to manage it, God bless them).  But I should need to finish it properly.

I had found a few Vaughan Williams hymns in the Congregational Hymnal at Bill's church, and one idle evening I had taken the tune from one of these (I must have made note of it at some point, but right now, it entirely eludes me which) and I wrote my own quasi-RVW modal harmonization of it for a musical exercise.  This hymn tune (and my new harmonization) was in four, but my nascent brass piece was in three . . . so I used some of Procrustes' methods to fit that harmonization into a B section of the piece, made my way back to a brief sort-of-recap, and . . . probably I was a few days tinkering with the ending, I shouldn't be surprised.

Since I had started the piece thinking (a little too vaguely, as it turned out) of a sacred choral work, I decided to christen the final piece a Canticle.  And since I had written the original sketch in St Petersburg (and may very well have started thinking the notes while visiting the lovely Baroque church of St Nicholas), voilà.

The quintet took quite flatteringly to the piece;  they played it nicely for the service . . . they're a group which basically play for hire, and play what they're hired to, so I had no expectations that they would "own" the piece.  I forget why exactly I took the effort to arrange it for organ;  not sure that version has ever actually been played (though it is available at Lux Nova Press).  Andrew Levin, who commissioned me for the orchestral winds piece I Sang to the Sky, and Day Broke, later wanted a piece for string orchestra, so I adapted the Canticle quite readily (which was the occasion for Lux Nova contracting the piece); I must have a recording of that string performance somewhere (not sure if I managed to include it in The Henning Box).

This clarinet choir version (as mentioned) I sort of only half baked; it's only fully ready now.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 11, 2011, 06:40:25 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 10, 2011, 04:18:00 PM
And . . . al que quiere . . . .

Bah! This was the old Finale score . . . I meant to attach the spiffy new Sibelius score (which reflects a couple of enhancements to the arrangement).

Will see to that tonight . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 11, 2011, 07:04:46 AM
I do prefer Sibelius, a great deal. And I resisted changing for years, because of all the 'flight-time' I'd invested in Finale . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on July 11, 2011, 08:26:12 AM
I listened mentally to the score last night, down to letter "D" and believe it should sound quite nice for "Saint Nicholas" !    0:)

Occasional open fourths/fifths and 6/4 chords hint at a "long-ago" atmosphere.  Of special note is the piquant melancholy found in bars 31-38: note the double open fifths A-E-Ab-Eb played in a decrescendo. 

Very nice touch there!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 11, 2011, 10:03:46 AM
Although I do not think that the symphony was at all uppermost in my thinking at the time I was generating the material . . . mulling the Canticle now has me thinking that I could never have written the piece in quite this way, before I became so taken with the Sibelius Sixth.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on July 11, 2011, 10:17:17 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 11, 2011, 10:03:46 AM
Although I do not think that the symphony was at all uppermost in my thinking at the time I was generating the material . . . mulling the Canticle now has me thinking that I could never have written the piece in quite this way, before I became so taken with the Sibelius Sixth.

That is interesting, since I detected a kind of modality in the opening pages.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 11, 2011, 10:23:16 AM
Yes, which is why I think the "tacked-on" middle section, the apparently completely compositionally independent RVW hymntune harmonization, actually does seem to me to fit . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 11, 2011, 02:58:49 PM
The true score to The Canticle of St Nicholas . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 12, 2011, 04:58:32 AM
Okay, the news is: the clarinet choir at Berklee is one-on-a-part, and the scoring is:

1 Eb sopranino
3 Bb soprano
1 Eb alto
1 Bb bass
1 Eb contralto

Of course, there's just no sopranino in the Canticle, and that's that.

Although I was thinking a more populous choir, as such . . . of course the "original" brass quintet was a one-on-a-part deal, so I think the clarinet choir version will work fine on the same terms.

In furnishing an Eb contralto part as an alternative for the Bb contrabass, there's only one note which is too low, if an older/traditional instrument is used.  Chances are, at Berklee they've got an instrument with the lower-extended range, and the one written D which is in question, is doable.


Will probably find something else of mine which will arrange well for cl choir, and include the sopranino, for Peter as a thank-you.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on July 13, 2011, 07:31:09 AM
Quote from: Cato on July 11, 2011, 10:17:17 AM
That is interesting, since I detected a kind of modality in the opening pages.

Concerning the influence of Sibelius and open fifths/fourths: a memory came back from some years ago.

The high school where I taught for many years had an alma mater which used Finlandia as the melody! (The lyrics were dreadful.)

One of my former students went on to music school, and came back one year as a guest trumpeter to play the alma mater during a graduation Mass with the organ accompanying.

I mischievously suggested harmonizing the tune only with open fifths on the organ   :o  , which he thought was a great idea!   0:)

During the Mass, our band director, who did not know of our plot, heard this curious arrangement, looked at me, and whispered: "All right, NOW what have you done?" 

To quote Sergeant Schultz: "I know nothink!"   ;D

Probably few people noticed anything about it!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 16, 2011, 06:17:55 AM
Visiting with an auld Wooster classmate. Had I been a bit more organized, I'd have brought more, but — the only disc I brought with me is of the Sine Nomine performance of the Passion.

Curiously ... I listened to this disc first thing it arrived, back when, but this is the first I've listened to it since. So much of the piece is so sumptuously executed here. A couple of passages went a bit awry, but never disastrously, and recovery was reliably swift.
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Post by: karlhenning on July 16, 2011, 09:29:12 AM
Waiting for How to Tell to download . . . .
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Post by: karlhenning on July 16, 2011, 09:37:34 AM
Listening now . . . .
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Post by: karlhenning on July 19, 2011, 04:46:01 AM
Now I'm back home, one priority is to burn copies of the May recital for the other composers.

In the process, will upload How to Tell for the pleasure of . . . well, if there be anyone who might take pleasure in it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 21, 2011, 04:31:48 AM
Well. let's see if this works:

How to Tell (Chasing the Tail of Nothing) [ 19.v.11 ] (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/12-how-to-tell-op-103)

Love is the spirit [ 27.iii.11 ] (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/love-is-the-spirit)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on July 21, 2011, 06:16:42 AM
Yup it does, thanks I'll listen this afternoon. :)
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Post by: karlhenning on July 21, 2011, 10:00:31 AM
Thanks, lads!
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Post by: TheGSMoeller on July 21, 2011, 11:07:26 AM
Bravo, Karl!   ;D
Loved the choral piece.
Thanks for posting.
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Post by: chasmaniac on July 21, 2011, 01:13:26 PM
Thank you, Karl.
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Post by: Lethevich on July 23, 2011, 07:46:10 AM
Ahh, real recordings are so much better than MIDI :)

Are you going to use that soundcloud account to collect all of your previous recordings as well? It would be neat to have them all in one permanent location.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 24, 2011, 05:51:34 AM
Quote from: Lethe Dmitriyevich Shostakovich on July 23, 2011, 07:46:10 AM
Ahh, real recordings are so much better than MIDI :)

Thou speakest sooth!

Quote from: LetheAre you going to use that soundcloud account to collect all of your previous recordings as well? It would be neat to have them all in one permanent location.

Just may;  the free account permits two hours' worth . . . so I may just pony up for a subscription.
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Post by: karlhenning on July 25, 2011, 05:07:55 AM
This has been The Weekend of Pleasant Surprises.  Dana rang me whilst I was making my evening circuit of the pond on Saturday.  He's getting married in a few scant weeks, so he's rather preoccupied, but he called to say that he (and his pianist, Carolyn Ray) are keen to arrange to bring The World's Worst Viola Sonata (not how he put it, somehow) to Boston.  Watch This Space.

Out of the blue, e-mail came from a French pianist I knew at Buffalo (we played the Hindemith sonata together on his chamber recital).  I've tried from time to time to make contact with Claude over the years, but nothing ever came of it.  Delighted that he's reached out!  He's teaching in a school in Paris, and in a ballet class they want to do a suite from Prokofiev's R&J (about 25 minutes' worth), and Claude asked me if I'd be game to arrange those numbers for a mixed quartet, including piano.  Curious to find out which numbers they want arranged!  And the best part is, it would not be volunteer work.

Our man in Atlanta has been busy with other tasks, but I've got his ear again, and the clarinet choir version of The Canticle of St Nicholas should be on-line sometime this week.  Possibly the Lost Waters, too;  I've recently made the acquaintance of a young harpist here in Boston who is keen on new music.
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Post by: TheGSMoeller on July 25, 2011, 05:14:11 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 25, 2011, 05:07:55 AM
This has been The Weekend of Pleasant Surprises.  Dana rang me whilst I was making my evening circuit of the pond on Saturday.  He's getting married in a few scant weeks, so he's rather preoccupied, but he called to say that he (and his pianist, Carolyn Ray) are keen to arrange to bring The World's Worst Viola Sonata (not how he put it, somehow) to Boston.  Watch This Space.

Out of the blue, e-mail came from a French pianist I knew at Buffalo (we played the Hindemith sonata together on his chamber recital).  I've tried from time to time to make contact with Claude over the years, but nothing ever came of it.  Delighted that he's reached out!  He's teaching in a school in Paris, and in a ballet class they want to do a suite from Prokofiev's R&J (about 25 minutes' worth), and Claude asked me if I'd be game to arrange those numbers for a mixed quartet, including piano.  Curious to find out which numbers they want arranged!  And the best part is, it would not be volunteer work.

Our man in Atlanta has been busy with other tasks, but I've got his ear again, and the clarinet choir version of The Canticle of St Nicholas should be on-line sometime this week.  Possibly the Lost Waters, too;  I've recently made the acquaintance of a young harpist here in Boston who is keen on new music.



Sounds like a good weekend, Karl  ;D
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Post by: karlhenning on July 25, 2011, 05:27:32 AM
Outstanding, Greg : )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on July 25, 2011, 05:29:15 AM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on July 25, 2011, 05:14:11 AM

Sounds like an good outstanding weekend, Karl  ;D

Fixed.
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Post by: karlhenning on July 25, 2011, 05:32:45 AM
Hah! Cheers!
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Post by: karlhenning on July 26, 2011, 01:34:02 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 05, 2011, 12:42:40 PM
Oh, I've never written with a quill . . . tomorrow I'll show you the ink draught of the new contrapuntal stuff, though.

Latest Cello Sonatina:

Just caught up with my old classmate, for whose young cellist I'm writing the Sonatina; the trunk of the piece has made a highly favorable impression on her teachers, and their musical enthusiasm for the piece may well help motivate the young musician.  Bottom line is, yes, I should go ahead and finish the piece, and no, there's no urgent deadline.

Another friend of mine, whom I got to know here in Boston, has been down in Nashville for, oh, a couple of years now, it must be.  She's now in a string quartet . . . I'm thinking of adapting the suite which I had written for Audrey Sabbatier's cello ensemble, for regular SQ.  Ought to go fairly smoothly . . . and who knows? Maybe this way, we'll get to hear it.

And an organist I met at a recital here in Boston (not his own, but a performance by his then-wife) is now over in England teaching.  We've refreshed contact, and I'm going to send him the recording of the Passion. Hey, you never know . . . .
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Post by: Wanderer on July 26, 2011, 03:23:29 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 21, 2011, 04:31:48 AM
Well. let's see if this works:

How to Tell (Chasing the Tail of Nothing) [ 19.v.11 ] (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/12-how-to-tell-op-103)

Love is the spirit [ 27.iii.11 ] (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/love-is-the-spirit)

Keep up the good work, Karl! Very pleased to read about fortuitous recent developments, as well. Just make sure not to neglect including  the piano concerto among your future projects.  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 26, 2011, 03:39:51 AM
I definitely hope that I am granted to write such a concerto, Tasos; I should have a great time at it!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 26, 2011, 09:39:55 AM
Bogey's here in the Town of the Pulse. We haven't met up yet, but I am expecting so to do.  He was just doing maritime dances on the deck of Old Ironsides.  Possibly to the tune of the Sailors Dance from Petrushka.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 26, 2011, 10:44:53 AM
The spell of Petrushka cast its fell glare upon our Bogey, and he went back for a more in-depth tour of Old Ironsides below decks.  We'll catch up with one another before too long.
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Post by: karlhenning on July 27, 2011, 04:45:02 AM
And this morning I've officially resumed work on the Cello Sonatina.
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Post by: karlhenning on July 27, 2011, 09:01:25 AM
I blush to report this, but a colleague spoke very warmly of How to Tell

QuoteExcellent work, Karl! Very playful and interesting. The performance was terrific, too!

...

I neglected to mention the great ingenuity with which you use the instruments. It would be easy for such a spare ensemble to become tiresome, but in your hands it never does.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 27, 2011, 09:43:01 AM
My recent re-infatuation with Scarlatti (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,18985.0.html) reminds me . . . my buddy Paul once asked me for a harpsichord version of the Lost Waters suite. (All I should really need to do, is write final cadences that are more harpsichordly, less harpish.)  Back when we were discussing this (must have been about the time that Sine Nomine were finishing up rehearsals of the Passion), Paul played through some Scarlatti sonatas for me.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on July 30, 2011, 01:43:46 PM
Can you believe it is only now that I'm "ripping" the Sine Nomine performance of the Passion onto mine own hard drive?

I've also got the 22 May sing of Bless the Lord, O my soul at last.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 02, 2011, 01:28:49 PM
Waiting for Bill & family ...
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Post by: karlhenning on August 03, 2011, 04:52:34 AM
Bogey comes to Boston:
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Post by: karlhenning on August 07, 2011, 05:19:46 AM
A dear friend who's moved to Nashville seems to be gearing up to program a couple of voice recitals, and has asked for some Henningmusick. Now, back in the Deeps of Time, my Independent Study at Wooster was a short cycle of seven songs . . . there are ways in which it is obviously a student work.

There are so many music MSS. which, if I were to look for them, it would be quite the hunt. Curiously, I found this one the first place I looked.  Phooey, but it needs some work.  Now I know why Varèse and others completely destroyed early works.
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Post by: karlhenning on August 08, 2011, 11:34:07 AM
Musically, I think I am inclined pretty much to own that set of old Wooster songs.  Texts have to go, though, no question.

I'm having fun with re-texting the songs. Quite a lark, really.
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Post by: karlhenning on August 09, 2011, 02:16:04 AM
Quick-&-dirty Sibelius file of № 1
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Post by: PaulSC on August 09, 2011, 08:56:10 AM
Based on other posts of yours, I gather you studied with Wuorinen? That song seems to show his influence, more so than more recent work you've posted here. Not that I'd mistake it for his own work, but the angular contours and dense working-out of small motivic cells bring that tradition to mind. But maybe I'm reading too much into it.

Anyway, coordinating the rhythms won't be easy (contrary to the message in the title and text), but if your performers are up to the task it looks like great fun!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 09, 2011, 09:49:48 AM
Quote from: PaulSC on August 09, 2011, 08:56:10 AM
Based on other posts of yours, I gather you studied with Wuorinen? That song seems to show his influence, more so than more recent work you've posted here. Not that I'd mistake it for his own work, but the angular contours and dense working-out of small motivic cells bring that tradition to mind. But maybe I'm reading too much into it.

Anyway, coordinating the rhythms won't be easy (contrary to the message in the title and text), but if your performers are up to the task it looks like great fun!

Thanks, Paul!  Yes, I studied with Wuorinen while doing my doctoral work in Buffalo (Charles was a visiting professor).  The music for this song, though, dates from before that . . . my I.S. for my senior year at Wooster was this set of seven songs.  Since I'm really creating a new cycle by swapping in fresh texts, I decided to allot it a current opus number.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 09, 2011, 05:34:10 PM
Here's the second.
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Post by: Mn Dave on August 09, 2011, 05:37:38 PM
All your headquarter are belong to us!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 10, 2011, 01:22:36 AM
Roz won't let you sport a beard, lad?

Old mate from Buffalo (who had sort of fallen off the map), a new-music-voracious pianist, has just posted to my fb wall . . . he's finally read Gaze Transfixt, and he digs it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mn Dave on August 10, 2011, 09:22:51 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 10, 2011, 01:22:36 AM
Roz won't let you sport a beard, lad?

:'(
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 11, 2011, 03:45:10 AM
Of course, there's that classic bit in Much Ado About Nothing where Beatrice finds fault whether a man has a beard ("I'd rather lie in the woollen") or not:

QuoteWhat should I do with him? dress him in my apparel
and make him my waiting-gentlewoman? He that hath a
beard is more than a youth, and he that hath no
beard is less than a man: and he that is more than
a youth is not for me, and he that is less than a
man, I am not for him . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on August 11, 2011, 09:54:18 AM
Quote from: Philoctetes on August 11, 2011, 03:47:06 AM
:-*

http://www.youtube.com/v/s1mfeCW7hZ0

The Man himself!
Is this piece available to hear in its entirety?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 11, 2011, 09:57:45 AM
In its unbloopered entirety, yes. Two different performances can be heard here (http://instantencore.com/work/work.aspx?work=5045407). Thanks for asking, Greg!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on August 11, 2011, 09:59:56 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 11, 2011, 09:57:45 AM
In its unbloopered entirety, yes. Two different performances can be heard here (http://instantencore.com/work/work.aspx?work=5045407). Thanks for asking, Greg!

Great! Thanks for the link, Karl.
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Post by: karlhenning on August 11, 2011, 10:01:04 AM
My pleasure!  I've got two or three more events I should load up there . . . I haven't been as duly diligent in maintaining my page there as I probably ought . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 15, 2011, 04:28:40 AM
I was very lazy yesterday. Although I did eventually get to work, it was too late to try to make my way utterly to the end of № 3.  Should get to the close this evening.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 19, 2011, 05:28:19 AM
No, haven't yet got around to tying up № 3. But will, tonight, without fail!  I had the will to work on it last night, but I knew that if I had set to work, I shouldn't stop before finishing the job — which would have meant staying up later than I ought, considering how early I should need to be out the door to get in to the office.

The news is, that a pianist I know who is a founding member of a new music ensemble here in Boston (and no, it hasn't meant [yet] that she plays any of my music) knows a couple who were in an awful auto accident, and is organizing a benefit concert for them. I shall be playing Irreplaceable Doodles as part of that concert, which will be Tuesday evening, September the 13th.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: ibanezmonster on August 20, 2011, 08:08:22 PM
Quote from: Philoctetes on August 11, 2011, 03:47:06 AM
http://www.youtube.com/v/s1mfeCW7hZ0
My hero!  :D
Actual footage of Karl playing clarinet... nice!  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 22, 2011, 03:52:07 AM
Scheming to arrange some Henningmusick in Ohio. Watch This Space.
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Post by: Sergeant Rock on August 23, 2011, 01:01:00 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 22, 2011, 03:52:07 AM
Scheming to arrange some Henningmusick in Ohio. Watch This Space.

Where in Ohio? I'll be in Wayne County, attending a nephew's wedding in October.

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 23, 2011, 05:15:28 PM
Wooster, but it looks to be the week of Thanksgiving (before the holiday). How long you staying in Wayne County this trip?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on August 24, 2011, 03:52:18 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 23, 2011, 05:15:28 PM
Wooster, but it looks to be the week of Thanksgiving (before the holiday). How long you staying in Wayne County this trip?

The location is perfect for me but unfortunately I'm arriving at the beginning of October and staying only three weeks.

Sarge
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Post by: karlhenning on August 24, 2011, 04:09:31 AM
So close!
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Post by: karlhenning on August 26, 2011, 03:29:31 PM
Dr C writes about harpsichordists and memorization for The Diapason (p.1)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on August 26, 2011, 03:29:57 PM
Dr C writes about harpsichordists and memorization for The Diapason (p.2)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 07, 2011, 03:38:18 AM
No real news by me.  I have started practicing, as I'll be playing the Irreplaceable Doodles as part of a benefit concert this coming Tuesday evening.  It's not an ambitious undertaking, but I want it to come across well.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 09, 2011, 06:12:31 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 07, 2011, 03:38:18 AM
No real news by me.  I have started practicing, as I'll be playing the Irreplaceable Doodles as part of a benefit concert this coming Tuesday evening.  It's not an ambitious undertaking, but I want it to come across well.

Good dose of practicing last night.

New item:  The Cathedral Church of St Paul here in Boston has a weekly podcast; I've just been advised that this Sunday's podcast (11 Sep) will conclude with my Nuhro.  I am not sure if it is actually a recenter (2009) performance of the piece, or an erroneous typographical artifact from a copy-&-paste operation.
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Post by: Maciek on September 09, 2011, 09:57:37 AM
Wanted to ask for a link but decided to search it out myself.

http://www.stpaulboston.org/avms.asp (http://www.stpaulboston.org/avms.asp)

And they say it's also available via iTunes.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 09, 2011, 10:04:14 AM
Zowie, Henningmusick on iTunes!
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Post by: DavidW on September 09, 2011, 10:07:20 AM
Cool beans, I'll have to give it a listen later. :)
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Post by: Cato on September 12, 2011, 05:59:30 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 09, 2011, 06:12:31 AM
Good dose of practicing last night.

New item:  The Cathedral Church of St Paul here in Boston has a weekly podcast; I've just been advised that this Sunday's podcast (11 Sep) will conclude with my Nuhro.  I am not sure if it is actually a recenter (2009) performance of the piece, or an erroneous typographical artifact from a copy-&-paste operation.


Nuhro is a splendid work: if you are a GMG newcomer and have not heard it, you must do so!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 13, 2011, 04:06:06 AM
Thanks, Cato!

And, the flier for tonight:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on September 13, 2011, 04:52:46 AM
That's desperately sad, Karl. Perhaps I missed this, but - do you know them?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 13, 2011, 05:01:55 AM
Not directly, no, Johan; a musical colleague knows them, and has organized the event.
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Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on September 13, 2011, 05:06:38 AM
I think I'll support your performance tonight in a small way.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 13, 2011, 05:07:49 AM
As I've said before, you are kind.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 13, 2011, 04:05:39 PM
Concert about to start. Occasion both solemn and a bit exciting.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 14, 2011, 01:44:00 AM
On a four-star scale (four being the best I've managed to play it in public), last night's Irreplaceable Doodles may have been a 3.5.  Though I suppose a stricter colleague might well shame me into owning that it was a 3.0 . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: ibanezmonster on September 14, 2011, 10:16:54 AM
I like seeing your name just casually thrown in with those other names on that flier. It would be nice to see more of that!  :D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 15, 2011, 02:19:09 AM
: )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on September 15, 2011, 02:20:12 AM
This is the word:

QuoteYOU GUYS!
We did it
and we did it well.
We raised close to $1,300 and this is withOUT counting the online
donations that are (supposedly) also going to be made in the name of last
night's event.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on September 15, 2011, 03:07:46 AM
QuoteYOU GUYS!
We did it
and we did it well.
We raised close to $1,300 and this is withOUT counting the online
donations that are (supposedly) also going to be made in the name of last
night's event.

Excellent!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 03, 2011, 04:13:32 AM
Would there be any interest in a DVD of the 13 Sep concert on which I performed Irreplaceable Doodles? . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on October 03, 2011, 10:17:30 AM
Sign me up! :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on October 03, 2011, 10:38:39 AM
Much interest!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 03, 2011, 10:47:25 AM
Thanks, gents! Will post details first thing tomorrow morning.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 04, 2011, 07:03:17 AM
Actually, I think I should PM the details, as they include a chap's address, and we mustn't fling it out in Internet public, I think.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: springrite on October 05, 2011, 08:36:47 AM
I forgot to send a thank you note to Karl for the concert honoring my birthday. Wish I was there!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 05, 2011, 08:38:01 AM
Quote from: springrite on October 05, 2011, 08:36:47 AM
I forgot to send a thank you note to Karl for the concert honoring my birthday. Wish I was there!

: )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 06, 2011, 08:53:14 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 03, 2011, 04:13:32 AM
Would there be any interest in a DVD of the 13 Sep concert on which I performed Irreplaceable Doodles? . . .

Mine arrived to-day.  Just may watch it . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 08, 2011, 06:40:56 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 06, 2011, 08:53:14 AM
Mine arrived to-day.  Just may watch it . . . .

No, I haven't yet.  Still the beehive, here . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 10, 2011, 04:53:51 PM
Should be able to re-surface soon . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 17, 2011, 03:22:35 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 09, 2011, 02:16:04 AM
Quick-&-dirty Sibelius file of № 1

№ 1 received its première performance yesterday in Nashville . . . I've been sent audio, but it's a file what wants unzipping.  Will see to it sometime this week.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 17, 2011, 02:28:31 PM
Breaking news: Looks like we'll rock The Mousetrap again this November.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on October 17, 2011, 03:21:04 PM
Karl, you composed a ballet right? If yes, has any ballet company been interested in performing the work?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: ibanezmonster on October 17, 2011, 07:37:05 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on October 17, 2011, 03:21:04 PM
Karl, you composed a ballet right? If yes, has any ballet company been interested in performing the work?
It'll take another 7 years for him to finish it.  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 18, 2011, 02:39:36 AM
Probably true, barring the highly unlikely event of a scheduled performance : )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 18, 2011, 04:45:30 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on October 17, 2011, 03:21:04 PM
Karl, you composed a ballet right? If yes, has any ballet company been interested in performing the work?

John, I've got about 25 minutes yet to compose of White Nights to finish it.  Although as yet uncomplete, it's already the most substantial chunk of music I've written to date.  The combination of keeping my desk clear for any project which involves an actual performance, and the thought that I've written this large bit of music just for the shelf (so far), is (so far as I can tell) all that is preventing completion of the piece.  Chances are that even an event as modestly encouraging as an orchestra programming the Overture, would be a spark to reignite that engine.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 18, 2011, 04:48:26 AM
Incidentally (though as yet nothing concrete has emerged there, either) an old friend in Germany has spoken of choreographing a dance to The Mousetrap.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 18, 2011, 04:51:31 AM
In brighter news . . . I've recently been "friended" on fb by an organist in California who has expressed a lively interest in my scores for brass.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on October 18, 2011, 07:39:01 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 18, 2011, 04:45:30 AM
John, I've got about 25 minutes yet to compose of White Nights to finish it.  Although as yet uncomplete, it's already the most substantial chunk of music I've written to date.  The combination of keeping my desk clear for any project which involves an actual performance, and the thought that I've written this large bit of music just for the shelf (so far), is (so far as I can tell) all that is preventing completion of the piece.  Chances are that even an event as modestly encouraging as an orchestra programming the Overture, would be a spark to reignite that engine.

I understand well here's to a commission that will motivate you to finish the work.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 19, 2011, 02:30:25 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on October 18, 2011, 07:39:01 AM
I understand well here's to a commission that will motivate you to finish the work.

Thanks, John!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: karlhenning on October 19, 2011, 05:47:38 PM
Just got a call from Pete Lekx, who is on board for The Mousetrap.  In fact (and his enthusiasm struck me as genuine) he says that he looks forward to giving it another go.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 29, 2011, 09:44:32 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 06, 2011, 08:53:14 AM
Mine arrived to-day.  Just may watch it . . . .

Still have not . . . DVD viewing habits are suspended for the time being.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 29, 2011, 09:45:02 AM
Not sure if anything will come of it, of course ... but a chap in California has inquired quite warmly after some of the brass quintet music.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jowcol on October 31, 2011, 02:00:46 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 29, 2011, 09:45:02 AM
Not sure if anything will come of it, of course ... but a chap in California has inquired quite warmly after some of the brass quintet music.

Only 58 posts from Mr. Henning. He's got a lot of work to do if he wants to catch up with the rest of us....

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 01, 2011, 06:16:10 AM
Always a lot of work, in any event, of course . . . much of it (or some, anyway) to which I am only happy to apply myself.

Got a nice call from Pete Lekx last night;  The Mousetrap will spring again.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on November 01, 2011, 06:55:19 AM
Watched part of the DVD again yesterday, great performances all around, and it's a real treat to watch you perform Irreplaceable Doodle, well done, and great piece, Karl.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 01, 2011, 06:57:19 AM
Thank you indeed for your kindness, Greg!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 02, 2011, 12:22:52 PM
Just because I love it so:

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

The Guacamole Act of 1917. How Peter Falk could deliver that line with a straight face . . . the man was a professional.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 15, 2011, 11:22:27 AM
The traditional uphill battle to restore the clarinet to decent condition, around All That I Do. It doesn't seem to be getting easier with passing time.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 15, 2011, 11:26:07 AM
It's sounding quite dreadful as yet,to be sure, but I am having fun working The Mousetrap back up.  At times I'll look at the piece and wonder, Why does it work?  Or probably more truthfully, Why do I imagine that it works?  Yet I am convinced that it does all make musical sense.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 17, 2011, 09:55:48 AM
It's now official: I will give a lecture/demo of Henningmusick at the College of Wooster this Monday afternoon.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on November 17, 2011, 10:22:14 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 17, 2011, 09:55:48 AM
It's now official: I will give a lecture/demo of Henningmusick at the College of Wooster this Monday afternoon.


Any chance it will be video taped for our viewing pleasure?  ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 17, 2011, 11:15:59 AM
I'm doubtful, Greg. But thanks for asking!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 19, 2011, 03:15:44 AM
Just about packed for travel.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 19, 2011, 09:26:07 AM
After practicing last night, I said, "What I really need is another two weeks."

Says the shrewd missus, "Haven't I heard that before?"

As Peter Falk says in *The In-Laws*: "When you're right, you're right."
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on November 19, 2011, 09:32:49 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 19, 2011, 03:15:44 AM
Just about packed for travel.

What the itinerary? Flying into Akron-Canton or Cleveland? When will you be meeting Cato, and where? And are you planning to sample some good Amish/Mennonite cooking while in the area?  8)


Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 19, 2011, 12:07:36 PM
Flying into Columbus, and we shall meet tomorrow — after some intense rehearsal of The Mousetrap with Peter Lekx.
Title: Karl Henning In Da HOUSE!
Post by: Cato on November 20, 2011, 04:42:15 PM
That's right ladies and Germans, right here in my living room, and sitting in my wife's easy chair, was the incredible Karl Henning!

Karl had just driven 3 hours from Cleveland, in the rain, but was still chipper and dapper and like a rapper was ready to rhyme about Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Organic Tofu!   :o

Karlbestowed us with some nice gifts, which were completely unexpected!

Unfortunately, poor Karlthen suffered a brutal and completely unwarranted physical assault when CATO cranked up - on a 5-speaker SurroundSound system -  a cassette tape of one of his quarter-tone works a la J.S. Bach, which was programmed into a sine-tone synthesizer on an Apple IIGS, which sounds like a wheezing, broken down vacuum cleaner...from Mars.

Somehow it had survived all the purges during the Clinton years!   $:)

After bandaging his ears, we then stuffed him with homemade custard pie and pumpkin bread.  0:)



Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 21, 2011, 05:14:50 AM
The topic of tofu never arose!

Delightful visit, sine-waves and all. Who can guess the two composers represented on the two CDs which I handed to Cato?

Rehearsal with Pete Lekx yesterday was long, applied, and time very well spent. You may not credit the idea, but here's a violist who willingly endures the hours of practice needed to get The Mousetrap into shape. We'll rehearse a bit more in Wooster herself at the noon hour.

Not tofu — Topol! ; )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: springrite on November 21, 2011, 05:16:59 AM
Sounds like a meeting I would like to re-created next year, only better (I plan to convince Karl to part with at least 3 Cds...)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 22, 2011, 05:19:25 AM
: )

The lecture/demo went splendidly. More later...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: springrite on November 22, 2011, 05:50:42 AM
I played some Henning Musik for a friend last night and he loved it. I may convince him to go with me to the conference in Baltimore next October. I wonder if there will be a Henning Concert in New England just before or soon after the concert that we could go to, or a Carter premiere, or ...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 22, 2011, 06:23:03 AM
October 2012, eh? I think my King's Chapel date is in October ... will check when I've returned to Boston, Paul.

If not, creating an occasion should not be inordinately challenging. Let me know your Baltimore dates when you can.

I'll enlarge later with a detailed post-mortem, but Pete Lekx sounds eager to keep the collaboration going.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: springrite on November 22, 2011, 06:27:28 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 22, 2011, 06:23:03 AM
October 2012, eh? I think my King's Chapel date is in October ... will check when I've returned to Boston, Paul.

If not, creating an occasion should not be inordinately challenging. Let me know your Baltimore dates when you can.


Hilton Baltimore
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
Conference Dates: October 17-20, 2012

In the extremely unlikely event that the Orieles get into the World Series, I do have full view of the inside of the ball park from the hotel window. Too bad it is not Fenway where the WS will actually take place.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 23, 2011, 04:17:54 PM
Back in Boston.  Preparing stuffing and roasting a bird. More tomorrow.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 24, 2011, 04:40:20 AM
Saturday.

Arrive safely in the Buckeye State.  Once settled, practice for not-quite-an-hour. (Not enough? Of course, it wasn't.  But I did practice until the chops started to tire.)

Went to dinner with mine hosts.  The later dining hour (which was driven by my practice session) was a boon, as we missed the traffic out of the Ohio State / Penn State football contest.

Sunday.

Drive to Cleveland.  Google maps sees me to Pete's place with customary ease and efficiency, and I arrive at half past eleven, as planned.  Pete comes home from church shortly after.  (He's become involved in a local Episcopal parish, which may prove a suitable venue for Henningmusick hereafter.)  Allowing for a hot cup of tea, we probably got playing at 12 or so, took a break in the middle (refreshing tea) and went on until half past three.  Lots of work on the gnarlier bits (quite a few of those in The Mousetrap, truth to tell).  The two of us do indeed enjoy working together, and I am impressed/honored anew at the work Pete is willing to lay in, on this challenging piece.  Since it is for a master class rather than a formal performance, we settle on less frantic tempi for the, well, frantic sections, which will nonetheless sound impressively rapid.  Both of us feeling (a) that we wish we had a week to work the piece more, the two of us together, and (b) that the piece merits arranging future concerts, both in Boston and Ohio . . . and possibly in NYC (Pete has a new contact).

Drive back to the Heart of the Buckeye State, and have a lovely visit with Cato and Mrs Cato, hot tea and custard pie.  I thought Cato was going to play Haydn but instead it was a playful quarter-tone exercise.  Mrs Cato observes that the sine-wave tones somehow wind up sounding harmonica-esque.  Also found was the tape of an organ piece Cato wrote for their wedding; not your ideal recording, to be sure, but a charming document.

Monday.

Pete & I have decided to meet at Wooster at noon, to rehearse some more early enough to allow the wimpy clarinetist a goodly chunk of time for embouchure recovery.  KH arrives at the Scheide Music Center at about noon, Pete is slightly delayed (no worries).  I am thinking, as someone in the Music Dept office where we might play for an hour or so, but the office is dark: week of Thanksgiving, just the secretary on duty, and she deserves her lunch break as well as anyone.  I find where the practice rooms are, but they are all locked.  I sit down and look at my pieces, which is a little different . . . when looking at these pieces, I am almost always trying to play them, so it is a good prep for the master class to sit and look them over, just as scores.

A likely chap appears, to whom I introduce myself, and he opens a practice room for me.  I get settled, assemble the clarinets, and . . . there is only one stand.  I accost a student who helpfully opens another room so that I can grab a second stand.  Pete lands, and starts warming up.  I step out into the hall, and Dr Gallagher (Jack) appears, my first composition teacher. Very pleasant reunion, Jack introduces me to a trumpet student, a senior who is thinking about grad school, at (among other places) B.U., so I bring Pete (who did his doctorate at B.U.) into the conversation.

We do at last set to practicing, probably for an hour and a bit.  Arriving at a musical place where we feel reasonably good, we pack up and head to downtown Wooster for a bite to eat at a Hungarian café.

Pete & I return to Scheide about a quarter past four (class is to start at 17:15).  Jack booked room 106, which has a raised stage area.  The chairs, though, are too low.  I wander about and find the large ensemble room, and borrow two chairs (fully intending to return them, natch), whose seat height is much better.

A scant five minutes before we were to start, we had only three students in the room, and when Jack enters, his face shows grievous apology.  I reassured him that there is time yet . . . and to be sure, more cruised in, and we must have had seven students (plus two teachers other than Jack).

The students were quite timid at first, but after Irreplaceable Doodles they warmed up a bit.  Each of them to a man had at least one intelligent question to ask.

Pete and I had agreed to break The Mousetrap into three parts, so that we could invite questions and conversation in the piece's midst.  At first, I found stopping points so that the three "parts" were all about the same duration; but then, Pete suggested that we play a longer "part 1," and allow for diminishing attention after with two somewhat shorter "parts."

So . . . we play through the first "part," we stop and chat a bit about it.  And as we are about to start back up, Pete asks me if we should take the second break, or just play through. We both felt that the students were engaged, so I decided to just play it out to the end.

Afterwards, Jack took us out to eat at a Mexican restaurante, and we must have talked until the place was about to close.


Tuesday.

Weather is sopping wet.  I spend the morning essentially relaxing, drinking hot tea, nibbling on some very tasty pumpkin bread which Cato baked, and listening to King Crimson with my old Wooster mates.  Cato and I meet for a brief lunch near where he works.

Then I meet at last a fellow I've been in e-mail contact with for probably two years, a clarinetist with one of the orchestras in Ohio.  We got on well.  Every year he comes east to visit family and friends; so the plan now is that I shall write some clarinet duets, and we shall play them in either or both places.

Wednesday.

I get up at quarter past four for my first flight, have a tight-ish connection in Milwaukee, but everything goes smoothly.  Although the weather in Boston is windy and rainy, my plane lands surpassing gently.

And now: Thanksgiving.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 24, 2011, 11:29:38 AM
With mild modification, I cross posted that to the blog (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2011/11/what-i-did.html). But I wrote it here for my GMG mates first.

I've started a clarinet duet, wrote a bit this morning. Will get more done before bothering to attach any score.  For that matter, will get more done before heading to Sibelius.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on November 25, 2011, 01:57:05 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 24, 2011, 04:40:20 AM
I get up at quarter past four for my first flight, have a tight-ish connection in Milwaukee, but everything goes smoothly.  Although the weather in Boston is windy and rainy, my plane lands surpassing gently.

Columbus to Boston via Milwaukee? Screwy!  :D

Thanks for the write-up. Next best thing to being there.


Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 25, 2011, 03:45:28 AM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on November 25, 2011, 01:57:05 AM
Columbus to Boston via Milwaukee? Screwy!  :D

Thanks for the write-up. Next best thing to being there.


Sarge

I was once routed from Los Angeles to Toledo via Pittsburgh!   :o      And it was the cheapest option!

Glad to read that the Ohio trip has catalyzed Karl's ideas for new work: we talked a bit about instrumentation for the cantata with my poem The Crystalline ShipKarl is still thinking of a recorder and flute accompaniment, which would indeed fit the nature of the text.

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 25, 2011, 05:40:47 AM
Either need a less flaky recorderist, or need to figure out how to de-flake this 'un.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 25, 2011, 05:43:47 AM
Quote from: Cato on November 25, 2011, 03:45:28 AM
I was once routed from Los Angeles to Toledo via Pittsburgh!   :o      And it was the cheapest option!

Aye, my return flight was with Frontier, whose hub (I suppose) is Milwaukee.  It was both a cost efficiency, and when I wanted to return to the Town of the Pulse.  I almost never travel the day before Thanksgiving! — and I wanted to be back on the ground, and sipping hot Oolong with the missus, before the mass migration started.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 26, 2011, 05:52:15 PM
Well, I may possibly have finished the first of the two-cl bagatellerillos.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 27, 2011, 08:27:42 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 26, 2011, 05:52:15 PM
Well, I may possibly have finished the first of the two-cl bagatellerillos.

Yes, I rather think so. And a virtual acquaintance has already asked if it will work for clarinet & cello.

Oh! Cannot attach a file, seemingly. Another reason to sort out the subscription ...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 27, 2011, 04:03:43 PM
Started N° 2
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 28, 2011, 03:32:43 AM
And some more N° 2 work this morning.  Just having fun writing;  must be all right.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: petrarch on November 28, 2011, 04:24:28 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 28, 2011, 03:32:43 AM
And some more N° 2 work this morning.  Just having fun writing;  must be all right.

Have you ever composed anything for tape or electroacoustic music? How do you feel about it? Just curious.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 28, 2011, 05:11:16 AM
Not proper composing in that (those, really) media, no.  I did some hands-on puttering at UVa (where they had quite a dinosaur of an early synthesizer, before Judith Shatin updated the electronic music studio there) and UB (where Peter Otto essentially rebuilt the e. studio ... there we worked with a real-time medium called Max).

I've found it interesting, to be sure, but I haven't felt that it's "my desk," you might say.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 29, 2011, 09:29:54 AM
Yet more N° 2 work this morning.  More at the blog (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2011/11/getting-back-on-form.html).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 29, 2011, 10:20:13 AM
Is it very strange of me, do you suppose, that I can write music of my own while seated in a restaurant which has pop music playing? I had almost said in the background, but actually it was a notch or two too loud to be considered strictly as background.

I didn't even think of it until I stepped out the door onto the relative quiet of the street.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: ibanezmonster on November 29, 2011, 01:06:24 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 29, 2011, 10:20:13 AM
Is it very strange of me, do you suppose, that I can write music of my own while seated in a restaurant which has pop music playing? I had almost said in the background, but actually it was a notch or two too loud to be considered strictly as background.

I didn't even think of it until I stepped out the door onto the relative quiet of the street.

Strange, but good.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 29, 2011, 04:09:18 PM
Aye, a strange I can live with.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on November 29, 2011, 04:37:36 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 29, 2011, 10:20:13 AM
Is it very strange of me, do you suppose, that I can write music of my own while seated in a restaurant which has pop music playing? I had almost said in the background, but actually it was a notch or two too loud to be considered strictly as background.

I didn't even think of it until I stepped out the door onto the relative quiet of the street.



Do you have perfect pitch, Karl? If so, I'm sure that helps. I don't, but my brother does.
I always need my trusty piano, or recently my son's 30-key toy keyboard.  ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 30, 2011, 02:02:30 AM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on November 29, 2011, 04:37:36 PM
Do you have perfect pitch, Karl? If so, I'm sure that helps. I don't, but my brother does.

Nor I, but my relative pitch is sturdy; and after I work on a given piece, I have a reliable sense of where a particular pitch is . . . though that is not strictly perfect pitch.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 30, 2011, 04:29:10 AM
Quote from: Gurnatron5500 on November 30, 2011, 04:17:19 AM
Sounds like a mixed bag for you there, Alan. I've always had to work hard to love the flute when it's prominent. That is one of the reasons that I like PI sound, since metal flutes are even more shrill than wooden ones.

Considering the somewhat numerous pieces I've been writing with flute (as a result of knowing fine flutists in both Boston and Atlanta), I little suspected how mine atonal honking might be an affliction in your ears, Gurn ; )

In general, though, I think we are in something like alignment . . . I tend to prefer my flute tone warm and breathy, and that's the range I tend to favor.  Have you considered the alto flute, Gurn? . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Gurn Blanston on November 30, 2011, 04:32:47 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 30, 2011, 04:29:10 AM
Considering the somewhat numerous pieces I've been writing with flute (as a result of knowing fine flutists in both Boston and Atlanta), I little suspected how mine atonal honking might be an affliction in your ears, Gurn ; )

In general, though, I think we are in something like alignment . . . I tend to prefer my flute tone warm and breathy, and that's the range I tend to favor.  Have you considered the alto flute, Gurn? . . .

I can't think of a work that I've heard composed and played on one, Karl. When I saw that picture in James' Stockhausen post the other day of that concert in Montreal, I had to stop and think for a moment before I came up with alto flute. :)  But there is no doubt that a wooden flute sounds much easier on my ears than a Böhm flute. I don't see that any favor was done to the music loving public through that invention. :-\

8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on November 30, 2011, 04:37:24 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 30, 2011, 04:29:10 AM
Considering the somewhat numerous pieces I've been writing with flute (as a result of knowing fine flutists in both Boston and Atlanta), I little suspected how mine atonal honking might be an affliction in your ears, Gurn ; )

In general, though, I think we are in something like alignment . . . I tend to prefer my flute tone warm and breathy, and that's the range I tend to favor.  Have you considered the alto flute, Gurn? . . .


So you're not going to be composing a piccolo quartet any time soon?  ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 30, 2011, 04:39:29 AM
Quote from: Gurnatron5500 on November 30, 2011, 04:32:47 AM
I can't think of a work that I've heard composed and played on one, Karl.

I'm cryin' here, Gurn ; )

On my ReverbNation page (http://www.reverbnation.com/karlhenning), there's a recording of The Angel Who Bears a Flaming Sword, the version for alto flute, expertly played by Peter H. Bloom. (Had to split it into two parts, file-size restrictions there.)  I should take it as a signal honor if, at your convenience, you might give 'er a listen, and share your thoughts.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 30, 2011, 04:41:25 AM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on November 30, 2011, 04:37:24 AM
So you're not going to be composing a piccolo quartet any time soon?  ;D

No, but just a day or two ago I remembered this (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2011/04/probably-true-story.html), and am accordingly plotting a new alto flute solo for PHB.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on November 30, 2011, 04:45:26 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 30, 2011, 04:41:25 AM
No, but just a day or two ago I remembered this (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2011/04/probably-true-story.html), and am accordingly plotting a new alto flute solo for PHB.


Nice,  ;D

Also, listening to The Angel Who Bears a Flaming Sword right now, lovely work with an equally lovely sound. Was there a written source or image that inspired this piece?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 30, 2011, 04:53:54 AM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on November 30, 2011, 04:45:26 AM

Nice,  ;D

Also, listening to The Angel Who Bears a Flaming Sword right now, lovely work with an equally lovely sound. Was there a written source or image that inspired this piece?

More here (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/09/recital.html), but the pertinent bit is:

QuoteThe Angel Who Bears a Flaming Sword  ::  This piece I originally composed for trumpet solo, for Chris O'Hara.  I knew it would be a demanding trumpet piece (a schoolmate in high school, Steve Falker, was a trumpet virtuoso, and his playing has been a persistent benchmark for meto the despair of many another trumpeter).  When I had finished composing the piece, and was fine-tuning the graphic layout, I realized that (with judicious transposition) it would work effectively for flute solo.  When I showed the piece in that form to Peter Bloom, he suggested a further transpositional adjustment, to suit the piece to alto flute.  The piece has some elements of Ego vox clamantis in deserto (as John the Baptist 'explained' himself in the Gospel).  The sword of flame is in the hands of an Angel posted by the Most High to bar the return of errant man to Paradise;  and, in part, this piece meditates on that Angel's sorrow.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on November 30, 2011, 04:55:43 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 30, 2011, 04:53:54 AM
More here (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/09/recital.html), but the pertinent bit is:


Wonderful, thanks for sharing, Karl.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 30, 2011, 04:57:53 AM
Thanks for listening, Greg! It means the world to a living composer.

Incidentally . . .


Quote from: TheGSMoeller on November 30, 2011, 04:37:24 AM
So you're not going to be composing a piccolo quartet any time soon?  ;D

If a flute-playing colleague were to ask for a piccolo quartet, to be sure, I'd write one.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on November 30, 2011, 05:16:20 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 30, 2011, 04:57:53 AM
Thanks for listening, Greg! It means the world to a living composer.

Incidentally . . .


If a flute-playing colleague were to ask for a piccolo quartet, to be sure, I'd write one.


Oh absolutely, as you probably would for any instrument or combination of instruments. It must be a fun and challenging exploration aspect of composition, searching for new sounds.
And if your piccolo piece was composed similar to The Angel Who Bears a Flaming Sword then it would erase the thoughts I created in my mind of if Sousa had composed a piccolo quartet.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 30, 2011, 05:57:53 AM
This conversation is reminding me, though, that a friend leads a flute choir . . . and I've thought more than once of assaying a piece for them.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on November 30, 2011, 06:02:25 AM
Have you composed any music for brass? I'm a former horn player and my brother is a trombonist so I've been an avid brass fan for most of my life.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 30, 2011, 06:08:44 AM
Quite a bit, indeed.  Does your brother play in a quintet?  My Sinfonietta (http://www.luxnova.com/lnpwebstore/catalog.php?pcode=LNP-0079) for brass quintet is well suited to holiday performance : )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 30, 2011, 06:10:09 AM
Also, my Evening Service in D has trombone duets (one tenor, one bass) interleaved throughout.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 30, 2011, 06:36:37 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 30, 2011, 06:08:44 AM
Quite a bit, indeed.  Does your brother play in a quintet?  My Sinfonietta (http://www.luxnova.com/lnpwebstore/catalog.php?pcode=LNP-0079) for brass quintet is well suited to holiday performance : )

For obvious reasons (supporting my publisher, and in particular sales of pieces of mine contracted to Lux Nova, winds up supporting me) I should be delighted if a quintet buys the Sinfonietta.

If your brother does play in a quintet, and if the trumpeters in the quintet also play flugelhorn, I should be most happy to send them Moonrise, a score as yet not under contract to Lux Nova.  (Getting an actual performance, and — better still — a recording, of the piece is one of the easy ways of getting the score bumped up in priority in the publishing pipeline.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on November 30, 2011, 06:45:24 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 30, 2011, 06:36:37 AM
For obvious reasons (supporting my publisher, and in particular sales of pieces of mine contracted to Lux Nova, winds up supporting me) I should be delighted if a quintet buys the Sinfonietta.

If your brother does play in a quintet, and if the trumpeters in the quintet also play flugelhorn, I should be most happy to send them Moonrise, a score as yet not under contract to Lux Nova.  (Getting an actual performance, and — better still — a recording, of the piece is one of the easy ways of getting the score bumped up in priority in the publishing pipeline.)



He subs regularly for several BQs he used to play in throughout the country. And I will certainly pass along this info, I'm sure they're always looking for new music, and plus being from a living composer would be a bonus.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 30, 2011, 06:51:13 AM
Thank you! If he should be interested, and if he will allow, I can e-mail PDF files for Moonrise.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 30, 2011, 06:56:59 AM
Hmmm . . . what's the bottom end of a flute choir like? Wonder if a flute choir transcription of Moonrise may be practical.

The ideas which do arise . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: ibanezmonster on November 30, 2011, 06:14:33 PM
Speaking of unusual combinations of instruments, here are the ones I own:
-electric guitar
-keyboard
-tambourine
-zither in F
-soprano recorder
-harmonica in C
-violin
-mandolin

and I'm likely buying a decent starter clarinet in January of February, and the same with a trumpet sometime later next year.

I've thought of combinations of zither, harmonica, mandolin, and recorder especially interesting (especially if I picked up a shamisen, ocarina, and shakuhachi as well). Mix that in with guitar on clean flanger + reverb

maybe try a new type of orchestra...




2 ocarinas
2 recorders (soprano, tenor)
2 shakuhachis
2 chromatic harmonicas
----------------------
2 zithers
1 keyboard
----------------------
10 electric guitars (8 string) [ebow + pedals]
8 musical saws
6 mandolins
4 shamisens
2 contrabasses


I see Karl's next project!  ??? :D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 01, 2011, 05:23:48 AM
Not sure if I genuinely finished № 2 this morning, or if I slammed into the final double-bar out of exhaustion (physical, not musical).  Not sure I can even try the question until I've had some more rest.

However, I expect I'll take a fresh look at it over lunch, and take it from there . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 01, 2011, 06:00:18 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 30, 2011, 06:56:59 AM
Hmmm . . . what's the bottom end of a flute choir like? Wonder if a flute choir transcription of Moonrise may be practical.

The ideas which do arise . . . .


I believe a bass flute is found in Holst's Planets.

30 years ago or so, I know, there was a small firm in Germany which made recorders all the way down to contrabass, which I would assume sounds somewhat like the large Andean flutes used by those ubiquitous Peruvian/Bolivian street-corner and mall musicians.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 01, 2011, 06:05:52 AM
I had my bass flute baptism with stars & guitars . . . for some reason I am thinking that there are even larger complexes of plumbing flutes for yet lower notes.

Of course, it may not be every flute choir that has the jumbos . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 02, 2011, 02:34:44 AM
On the train ride last night, I looked over # 2;  I think it may indeed be done.

Soon, I can post attachments, and put it to a show of hands . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 02, 2011, 03:29:52 AM
Phew! On the droid, esp., it is much easier w/o those live-link ads! (Speaking as one who gladly uses the GMG link whenever buying at Amazon.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 03, 2011, 04:53:38 AM
I've not yet properly stress-tested N° 2. I've looked the pages over a few times, and I think it done. But my mind entertains the possibility that this may just be page fatigue. Will probably be able to settle the matter tomorrow.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 04, 2011, 06:44:16 AM
Well, here's № 2, which I do think finished (in folding it into Sibelius this morning, I added some dynamic bits which I didn't trouble to scrawl onto the MS.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 04, 2011, 06:45:20 AM
And (al que quiere) № 1
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 04, 2011, 10:27:29 AM
Went for a nice hour-long walk afterwards, too.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on December 05, 2011, 06:13:24 AM
Thanks for sharing your music, Karl.  ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 05, 2011, 06:19:16 AM
Thanks for your support, Greg!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on December 05, 2011, 06:29:56 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 05, 2011, 06:19:16 AM
Thanks for your support, Greg!


You're welcome.

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on December 05, 2011, 05:08:00 PM
Now, if only Karl could finish that ballet....
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 06, 2011, 01:54:21 AM
Thanks for the thought, John!

Now, if only there were an orchestra (in the case of this piece, let's be specific: a professional orchestra) whose leader wants a piece by Karl.  That is, at any point when there is an occasion, I am sure I should finish the piece.  In present circs, I find that ideas flow readily, knowing there's an actual performance at the end.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 06, 2011, 03:47:06 AM
Sunday, I got a fair start on № 3. I left it to "rest" yesterday (cyclically, it proves easy to leave Monday entirely to non-musical — or to musically passive — pursuits). Picked up pretty much where I had left off, this morning ... indeed, once again, after a little rest of the compositional mind, the path has become thrillingly clear.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 06, 2011, 10:16:18 AM
№ 3 starts out kind of minimalist: Only two pitches used in the first ten measures.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on December 06, 2011, 11:45:25 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 06, 2011, 01:54:21 AM
Thanks for the thought, John!

Now, if only there were an orchestra (in the case of this piece, let's be specific: a professional orchestra) whose leader wants a piece by Karl.  That is, at any point when there is an occasion, I am sure I should finish the piece.  In present circs, I find that ideas flow readily, knowing there's an actual performance at the end.


You're welcome, my friend.

Yes, I really would like to hear it done by a professional orchestra with a dedicated conductor. How would you describe the music to this ballet, Karl?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 06, 2011, 04:15:40 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 06, 2011, 10:16:18 AM
№ 3 starts out kind of minimalist: Only two pitches used in the first ten measures.

Thus:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 06, 2011, 05:49:57 PM
E and D#: that makes sense, given the "tonality" of the opening movement, and the piquant minor second/minor ninth nature of the middle movement.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 07, 2011, 04:15:30 AM
May sound distrait, but I am always glad to have this sort of thing confirmed by a separate set of ears . . . I just "heard" the piece starting there (felt it in my fingers, as much as heard it in my inner ear, you may say) and (I thought) it felt right . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 07, 2011, 05:45:13 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 07, 2011, 04:15:30 AM
May sound distrait, but I am always glad to have this sort of thing confirmed by a separate set of ears . . . I just "heard" the piece starting there (felt it in my fingers, as much as heard it in my inner ear, you may say) and (I thought) it felt right . . . .

And I think your instincts are quite on target!  The hin und her should be fun: will you take it to other octaves, or other other notes, or...?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 07, 2011, 06:08:18 AM
Quote from: Cato on December 07, 2011, 05:45:13 AM
And I think your instincts are quite on target!  The hin und her should be fun: will you take it to other octaves, or other other notes, or...?

The proper response is to show you the 20 measures I've drawn up since!  Hang on . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 07, 2011, 06:43:16 AM
Well, and I seem to have exaggerated a shade . . . I've only just gotten to m. 25 now . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 07, 2011, 08:42:29 AM
Apologies for the chicken scratch . . . I can make it out, but it's unfair to expect it of anyone else.

Anyway, blame the motion of the bus, at least in part . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 07, 2011, 08:53:18 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 07, 2011, 08:42:29 AM
Apologies for the chicken scratch . . . I can make it out, but it's unfair to expect it of anyone else.

Anyway, blame the motion of the bus, at least in part . . . .


You forget: I have dealt with penmanship from children and adolescents, not to mention incompetent colleagues on the faculties, for decades!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 07, 2011, 08:56:48 AM
; )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 08, 2011, 03:49:19 AM
Sketched out another few measures on the bus (not too many measures, was a curiously efficient commute in to Boston this morning).  So, I kept on at the fifth down . . . but now I'm wondering if I shifted away from E/D# too soon.  Not sure if this question means altering what's now on the page, or if it means doing something a bit different here, on the ground . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 09, 2011, 04:13:09 AM
I think I am learning something, or, really, seeing with undeniable clarity what I have suspected at some level:  that at reasonable, normal levels of rest, I just naturally compose more.

Yesterday, I only added perhaps three measures to № 3.  This week, I seem to be fending off a cold which the dear missus seems ready to share with me, so I phoned in sick to the shop yesterday . . . resulting in a very good night's rest last night.  And this morning, I tore back into work on № 3, adding a breathtakingly swift 8mm.


I think I am just going to have to reduce my hours at the shop.  My art requires it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: ibanezmonster on December 09, 2011, 06:57:24 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 09, 2011, 04:13:09 AM
I think I am learning something, or, really, seeing with undeniable clarity what I have suspected at some level:  that at reasonable, normal levels of rest, I just naturally compose more.

Yesterday, I only added perhaps three measures to № 3.  This week, I seem to be fending off a cold which the dear missus seems ready to share with me, so I phoned in sick to the shop yesterday . . . resulting in a very good night's rest last night.  And this morning, I tore back into work on № 3, adding a breathtakingly swift 8mm.


I think I am just going to have to reduce my hours at the shop.  My art requires it.
So I guess you can understand me now even better...  :-\
The next time I write something, it'll have to be on days where I'm off or don't have to do much- having only 2 or 3 hours during the day and then having to work the rest of the day just doesn't cut it (does not help concentration at all). Actually, every single thing I've ever written was written like that.

Either that, or free up your weekends enough to where you can just write all weekend...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 10, 2011, 06:47:41 AM
Some more work on N° 3 while riding the T. I could see a number of different ways to go with the piece from here (which I think a positive) ... but I think the road taken a good 'un.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 10, 2011, 04:01:23 PM
Refreshed by two good nights' rest, my rides on T to-day, from Harvard Square to the MFA, and back, proved signally productive — I may just be done with N° 3 now. Will try to see to plugging it all into Sibelius tomorrow.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 11, 2011, 12:28:23 PM
Done.

There's a bit of an alternation game that gets set up in mm.7-8.

A. That got sort of lost as I kept sketching, and B. I found that some later passages could do with some relief. Bringing back that idea both brought in that relief, and gives either player some more breathing spaces (also a form of relief, to be sure).

Bringing that into one passage, particularly, expanded the piece two measures from the MS.

I like this one even better than the first two . . . so I guess this is the good thing.  Should I go back to the first and second?  No, leave them be, leave them be . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 12, 2011, 02:00:40 AM
I've got a fairly good idea for [what was going to be] the fourth piece, only as my head lay on the pillow last night, I thought of a new idea for another number, which we'll do first . . . .

Also, I am remembering that I need to finish that there Cello Sonatina.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 12, 2011, 10:54:15 AM
We know what some of you are thinking, if you have seen the score of #3: is Karl Henning trying to generate some sort of microtonal effect    :o    with all those minor seconds???

Nah!   :D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 12, 2011, 11:15:52 AM
Such effects may just possibly result . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 12, 2011, 11:38:19 AM
Drew up a rough draught of the A section of № 4 on the bus this morning . . . I need to audit the rhythmic values ; )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 13, 2011, 05:43:28 AM
One prefers to put one's best foot forward, of course; but I thought I'd post a draught page where I got it wrong.

Even before actually listening, I was thinking of listening to the Ockeghem Missa prolationum . . . and a little predictably, I was set to thinking about times past when I've played games with rhythm durations. And (no surprise) that gave me ideas for № 4.

For the 'A' section, then, I decided to write a kind of rhythmic canon. Part 1 would consist (mostly, to be explained presently) of 22 notes; Part 2 would take each of those 22 notes' rhythmic duration, and subtract one eighth-note value – and would therefore come in 11 quarter-notes after Part 1.  In addition to the 22, though, I whimsically decided that I would add four eighth-notes, strewn individually here and there, which would be exempt from the serial deduction – that is, there would simply be four eighth-notes added to Part 2, too, in the corresponding places.

Now, my mistake as I was draughting this out on the bus yesterday morning came in, at m. 12 (fifth measure of the second system) in Part 1, where I incorrectly 'finished' the measure with a quarter-rest (ought to have been a half-rest).  I had gotten to the end of the third system in Part 2 before I divined that there was a mistake; and my initial eyeballing did not discover the mistaken rest.

Pitch-wise, my initial idea was also canonic: I thought I'd try an inversion in Part 2, though I was prepared at the outset to 'wing it' if the inversion didn't work out.  My first attempt at a fix, though, was to transpose the inversion; thus, when I saw that the second note of m. 6 in Part 2 would be the G an octave below the eighth-note in Part 1, I went back and marked the initial F# "+4 / B-flat" (hence the apparently awkward "tie" in m.5 connecting F-natural to the 'correction' of A).

I think then that I must have made a mental mistake . . . thought that keeping true to the inversion resulted in a pitch duplication in m.8 . . . but the eighth-note would be D#, and the half-note, C# . . . that actually looks good.  So I may sort that out and employ it for the balancing A' later in the piece.

In any event, when I found that I needed to put in a little work, anyway, to correct the rhythms, I returned to the idea that the pitch canon should be made strict, i.e., that I should find an inversion, or a rotation, which would do what I wanted contrapuntally.  Hence the 22 "measures" after the double-bar in the fourth system.  Of course, because of the "mensuration chase," the pitches will not align like this;  and I think I have decided to stick with this transposition of the inversion, 'even though' there is a unison D# which results in the new measure which corresponds to the second measure of the present third system. (As in a certain passage of The Mousetrap, I actually like it when the turning gears sometimes light on a unison, or octave.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 14, 2011, 04:44:31 AM
And now on this morning's bus I toyed with the modifications for the return of A . . . I think I've managed to err again, another tiny error, which puzzles the will ; )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 14, 2011, 10:37:57 AM
There are such things as "happy mistakes" which lead us in terram incognitam and off the map of our intentions.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 14, 2011, 10:41:26 AM
'Tis true that I have been thinking of these errors as part of the fun of the process.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: petrarch on December 14, 2011, 04:08:12 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 14, 2011, 10:41:26 AM
'Tis true that I have been thinking of these errors as part of the fun of the process.

Ah l'écriture. Wasn't it Boulez who said something along those lines?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on December 14, 2011, 04:18:13 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 14, 2011, 10:41:26 AM
'Tis true that I have been thinking of these errors as part of the fun of the process.



Ah! Great to read this, I just wrote some music for a friends app that he designed, and made a mistake at one point with switching eighth rests and eighth notes for several instruments, what first sounded a little chaotic now sounds like all the voices getting out of sync and then right back together after several beats.

Enjoying reading your thoughts, Karl. It's great to get an insight into someone else's comositional process.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 15, 2011, 11:56:31 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 14, 2011, 04:44:31 AM
And now on this morning's bus I toyed with the modifications for the return of A . . . I think I've managed to err again, another tiny error, which puzzles the will ; )

Licked that error . . . ready to move on.

Separately: A useful site. (http://www.tie-a-tie.net/)  (Today I have a wider tie than I normally wear, and the knot I always use doesn't quite suit . . . this site taught me a new knot.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 16, 2011, 07:03:11 AM
Had a nice "non-business" dinner with my buddy & fine musical colleague Paul Cienniwa last night.  The Tealuxe closed up on Newbury Street, but a new sushi place has opened there.  It's actually been an awfully long time since Paul and I just sat down and gabbed, the two of us over a meal, so this was a particularly nice oasis in the midst of the pre-holiday madness.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 19, 2011, 06:54:29 AM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on December 14, 2011, 07:38:28 AM
. . . One fracking chord? . . .

If the chord fracks, sound it!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: madaboutmahler on December 23, 2011, 08:36:12 AM
I would love to hear some of your work Karl, could you possibly upload some audio samples? I've looked in a variety of places, including your blog, and couldn't find any... :( Very interesting posts, so am glad that I have joined the thread! :D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 25, 2011, 05:45:32 AM
Merry Christmas, all!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on December 25, 2011, 06:25:09 PM
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Quote from: karlhenning on December 25, 2011, 05:45:32 AM
Merry Christmas, all!

Back at you, Karl. Hope you and yours had a great one
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 03, 2012, 07:03:27 AM
Many thanks, Greg!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 03, 2012, 07:05:32 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 18, 2010, 05:10:41 AM
And with mighty thanks to Luke, here are links to mp3 versions he has kindly uploaded at 192 bits:

Fair Warning (http://www.mediafire.com/?4kbfjoa35gekvac)
Suspension Bridge (In Dave’s Shed) (http://www.mediafire.com/?dhj1a91fwwck1a0)
Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) (http://www.mediafire.com/?cf00311ikg1bb2l)

Thanks again, Luke!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 03, 2012, 07:07:15 AM
Quote from: madaboutmahler on December 23, 2011, 08:36:12 AM
I would love to hear some of your work Karl, could you possibly upload some audio samples? I've looked in a variety of places, including your blog, and couldn't find any... :( Very interesting posts, so am glad that I have joined the thread! :D

Sorry to reply so slowly, Daniel . . . the post above has links to the three movements of my Viola Sonata. When you have a chance, I should be glad to know your thoughts.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 03, 2012, 07:18:36 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 01, 2011, 03:41:42 PM
The Whimsies will go on!

DMC Duo are touring the west coast:


QuoteMarch 19 6 pm at Space for Art in San Diego

March 22 4 pm at the University of San Diego

March 25 7 pm at the Tribal Cafe in Los Angeles

March 31 8 pm at Gallery 1412 in Seattle

And the clarinetist/bass clarinetist just sent me a nice note informing me that Angular Whimsies is definitely on for the tour.

Late-breaking news: There is (or, will be, anyway) a recording of Angular Whimsies from the tour.

When we shall get a chance to hear it, no knowing just yet.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 03, 2012, 07:28:35 AM
Quote from: Cato on November 25, 2011, 03:45:28 AM
I was once routed from Los Angeles to Toledo via Pittsburgh!   :o      And it was the cheapest option!

Glad to read that the Ohio trip has catalyzed Karl's ideas for new work: we talked a bit about instrumentation for the cantata with my poem The Crystalline ShipKarl is still thinking of a recorder and flute accompaniment, which would indeed fit the nature of the text.



Reminds me that I need to re-cultivate the acquaintance of a certain recorderist.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 03, 2012, 07:39:20 AM
Fippleuse? . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: madaboutmahler on January 03, 2012, 08:36:30 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 03, 2012, 07:07:15 AM
Sorry to reply so slowly, Daniel . . . the post above has links to the three movements of my Viola Sonata. When you have a chance, I should be glad to know your thoughts.

That's alright Karl, downloading the files to listen to right now. I'll put up my thoughts once the piece has finished. :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: madaboutmahler on January 03, 2012, 09:17:03 AM
Listening to the viola sonata now, Karl, it is absolutely brilliant. Love the way you write for the viola, what a beautiful instrument it is. The third movement was not available through the link, but I thoroughly enjoyed the first two movements, they both had a wonderful feel for melody, and very fascinating, thrilling rhythms and harmonies. Has inspired me to write something for the viola myself sometime soon. :) Thank you Karl, look forward to hearing some more of your work in the future. :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 03, 2012, 10:00:08 AM
Quote from: madaboutmahler on January 03, 2012, 09:17:03 AM
. . . Has inspired me to write something for the viola myself sometime soon. :)

A very high compliment, thank you!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 11, 2012, 05:49:43 AM
Not too early to think of April, really.

I am hoping that I might prevail upon Peter H. Bloom & Mary Jane Rupert to revive stars & guitars for the King's Chapel concert (17 Apr).

I should like to give How to Tell (Chasing the Tail of Nothing) another go, but – if we can get stars & guitars back on the slate, that's a solid 20 minutes, and the King's Chapel program must be kept to a disciplined half an hour: ergo, no capacity for the 11-minute How to Tell.

The solution, I am thinking, is a new 7-minute piece for flute, clarinet, harp & frame drum, latest whispers.

All right, now to see if the several calendars can be coordinated  . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 11, 2012, 06:44:36 AM
Well, some people say to think is to act, and then — there's this Henning . . . .

In the very nick of time, I rang Peter, who took the call at the airport (he's flying back to Boston) — so, yes, we two spoke at the last moment before he becomes incommunicado over the flight.  He said that he is glad to be on board for the revival of stars & guitars. (Yes, this is a most fortunate composer.)  Timing is extraordinarily good . . . he and Mary Jane will be on tour from 26 February to 4 April (and then traveling again somethng like 11-15 April) . . . so (a) they are available for a 17 Apr concert date in The Town of the Pulse, and (b) they will be in mid-season form.


I then called Mary Jane, and I left voice-mail — and she got right back to me.  She's on board, too.

I've yet to hear back from Dan; so a quartet for flute (alto flute, maybe? I mean, why not, write the piece that way I want to, to hell with marketing), clarinet, harp & frame drum may yet be in the offing.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 12, 2012, 04:01:02 AM
(Wonder what Dan is about these days?)

Have I mentioned that a message came, out of the blue, from an Italian clarinetist, asking for clarinet solo music? On New Year's Eve (no, really).  Blogged about it (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2011/12/new-possibility.html).  The conversation goes on, and indeed, I've now sent PDFs of a few pieces, so . . . we shall see. Or not.


A curious chain reaction sprang from a misprision. Our own Dana, the chappie who boldly commissioned, and yet more bravely premièred, the Viola Sonata, mistook me when I mentioned a quartet in my Facebook status.  Reminded me, though, that I promised a cellist that I would send something, and that the something I had in mind is a string quartet adaptation of the cello ensemble suite, It's all in your head (not that that's a bad place for everything to be); I think, actually, that it should fit a conventional quartet quite readily . . . just need to do the puttering in Sibelius.

A pianist/harpsichordist now in New York, whom I met when we were both choristers at St Paul's, has responded with mild interest to my suggestion of Lunar Glare. He'll be in Boston in a couple of months, so we'll see what he thinks then.

And . . . now plotting the return of Henningmusick to Atlanta.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 12, 2012, 03:07:17 PM
Good news: Dan is in!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 13, 2012, 04:27:41 AM
Had dinner with my mate Paul C (http://www.paulcienniwa.com/fr_home.cfm) yesterday, lots of good news (if none of it earth-shattering). [Of course, in general, just the fact of an ongoing friendship with such a talented and active musician, is of itself a tremendous (if intangible) asset.]  At the end of February, Paul will play the Three Short Pieces (again! — you see, modest as these pieces are, wonderful that here's an organist who keeps them in his repertory) and have the ladies of his choir sing the SSA version of the Alleluia in D. We talked a bit about Sine Nomine (http://www.sinenominechoir.org/) (the choir who did such a splendid job with the Passion) . . . not news from last night, but Sine have settled on what they want to do (what they do best) which is High Renaissance . . . no particular plans for a return to the Passion, then (though you know that the conposer is apt to keep the hope alive, even on subsistence rations).  But, says I to Paul, "A couple of weeks ago I had an idea of asking you if I could write a short anthem for Sine."  Could happen — or, even, will happen, just a matter of timing.

Very separately, there may be opportunities for me to flap the arms a bit.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 13, 2012, 04:34:49 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 12, 2012, 03:07:17 PM
Good news: Dan is in!

Really excited about the new quartet, too. Probably illusory, but I am suffused with a feeling of the ease with which a mere seven minutes of musical space can be turned to good, sharp, effective account.  Enormously grateful to my good angels, that the timing works out so that three such capable and musical colleagues (a) are available for the date, and (b) are ready to sign on to a performance of a piece which I've yet to write.  Even such an intangible vote of confidence is an occasion for deep gratitude.

Was telling Masha about the imminent quartet, last night. She asked after the title, and I said, latest whispers.  She returned, "not Parrot Tulips?" (a reference to recent exciting developments in her own artworld).  It's so perfectly right, I'm going with latest whispers (music for parrot tulips).

Waiting to see if Dana wants a standard string quartet, or a quartet comprised of paired violas and 'cellos.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 17, 2012, 01:54:42 AM
(* crickets *)

Laying plans to bring Lunar Glare south.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: John Copeland on January 23, 2012, 09:12:18 AM
I am listening to "Fair Warning" with "Suspension Bridge" next on the list.  It is having the same effect as listening to Lutoslawski has on me.  Atomic structures and sub-atomic collisions are taking place within my head. 
I am now listening to "Suspension Bridge" - one of which I can see from my living room window!  Utterly thought provoking stuff Karl.  The sliding strings are great and somewhat sad, the piano sometimes wants to dominate them, when it comes in the 'voice' of the strings seemingly feel sorry for themselves, and the piano opens new dialogues which are seemingly agreeable at first - but the piano keeps getting angry with the self mourning of the strings, and at the end they both finish in a downbeat truce, but with conflicting emotions.
The most important thing for me in music is that it first 'speaks' to me, and I can communicate with it.  For sure I find that in both these pieces, even though that communication may have nothing to do with what you were thinking when you composed them!   :D
(Nice clean recordings too)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 23, 2012, 09:16:57 AM
Many thanks! I am touched that you enjoy the music so.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 25, 2012, 10:18:10 AM
My nodding-off music this week has been Tallis.  I think I must be itching to compose, because I find myself composing the start of a Kyrie in my inner ear.

Bad news, Cato, but I need to re-think (or, may need to re-think) the Cantata.  The harpsichordist I was thinking of has removed himself from availability on a volunteer basis (can't blame him, really).  So whether I think of altering the scoring, or perhaps find another player of the jangly instrument . . . .


I may test out the idea of another harpsichordist, by inviting a chappie to try Lunar Glare in October.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 26, 2012, 04:16:00 AM
No real news, but I have started jotting some actual notes, starting off a Kyrie.  At the least, there's a fellow willing to have his choir give it a go.
Title: Re: Henning’s Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 26, 2012, 06:20:39 AM
Even before my comment on Sarge's post here (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,19080.msg595932.html#msg595932), I was thinking of writing a choral work with a nonsense text. (Really.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 30, 2012, 03:29:01 PM
Some time ago, now, I showed a conductor chap some music from White Nights (probably about 35 minutes' worth).

Got a message to-day: he's not forgotten!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 31, 2012, 02:32:01 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 30, 2012, 03:29:01 PM
Some time ago, now, I showed a conductor chap some music from White Nights (probably about 35 minutes' worth).

Got a message to-day: he's not forgotten!


Yay Team Henning!

So how much more do you need to compose in order to finish the ballet?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 31, 2012, 05:13:57 PM
I have to look. 40 minutes? 45? . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 31, 2012, 05:15:05 PM
This could be the public demo of the string pastoral from Night the First . . . which in turn could lead to . . . who knows? Maybe even . . . completion!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 31, 2012, 05:50:24 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 31, 2012, 05:15:05 PM
This could be the public demo of the string pastoral from Night the First . . . which in turn could lead to . . . who knows? Maybe even . . . completion!

...which in turn will lead to...    0:)

Where would the concert take place?  Ann Arbor?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 31, 2012, 06:18:12 PM
Saith Agent 86: Would you believe, backwoods New York state?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on February 01, 2012, 02:20:16 PM
Karl your inbox is full. $:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 01, 2012, 02:59:49 PM
Oh, my subscription has fallen off again ...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 02, 2012, 11:22:19 AM
Just had a nice chat on the phone with one of my musical mentors from back when, fellow who led the choir at St Michael's when I was in high school. So many fond musical memories of those days!  I'm going to send him a recording of the Passion.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 03, 2012, 07:36:39 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 02, 2012, 11:22:19 AM
Just had a nice chat on the phone with one of my musical mentors from back when, fellow who led the choir at St Michael's when I was in high school. So many fond musical memories of those days!  I'm going to send him a recording of the Passion.

Just mailed off both the Passion and the Viola Sonata.

Separately, Henningmusick will come to a new Boston venue on 27 April!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 20, 2012, 03:58:50 AM
About to head out of town for a spell. Planning to get some work done on the quartet (non archi). May get back to work on the Kyrie, too. Thinking idly of a vn-&amp;-pf bon-bon, too.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 23, 2012, 10:17:53 AM
So — how to get back into the groove, right?

I've brought my three-ring binder. I open it up, and what should I see, but several sheets scrawled with the work from early December on the fourth clarinet duet.

The A section is a rhythmic canon which, try as I might (and I certainly did) I never sorted out to my satisfaction in December.

It was not that the musical task defeated me (I don't think). It just wanted more space and consideration than I could devote to it at the time.

The first problem (again: concentration & space) was, that I miscounted the rhythm of the answering voice. Sorting that out probably took me three days, nor is it as if we're talking about a huge musical canvas. Another problem was working out at which interval the pitch canon should answer. I kept getting "the wrong sort" of octave or unison.

When I approached the page fresh, yesterday, I set out with a "new" interval for the answer, which cooked along nicely ... but again, and well into this draught, a "wrong" octave loomed. I fudged out of it by inverting two or three intervals.

I suppose I'm writing this post, because I don't like that compromise, in this case.

My first go at it to-day was, to mentally try out two, three other intervals.

To cut to the chase: I decided to find a solution which at least generates the "right sort" of octave (two of them); it's a rotation of a transposition.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on February 23, 2012, 10:54:59 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 23, 2012, 10:17:53 AM


I suppose I'm writing this post, because I don't like that compromise, in this case.

My first go at it to-day was, to mentally try out two, three other intervals
.

To cut to the chase: I decided to find a solution which at least generates the "right sort" of octave (two of them); it's a rotation of a transposition.


This is where having options like C¼ or C¾ come in handy! :o
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 24, 2012, 11:34:28 AM
Quote from: Cato on February 23, 2012, 10:54:59 AM
This is where having options like C¼ or C¾ come in handy! :o

: )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 24, 2012, 11:37:32 AM
That idea, yesterday, that the A' section was already done, was only partially in error: rhythmically, yes, it was done (which fact of itself must have felt like an improvement upon the A section, so long in the correcting/refining). Looking back (in order to look forward), I must not have finally addressed pitch matters for the A' section, while they remained up in the air for A.

There was probably just enough of a degree of frustration, back in December, in the apparently eternal incorrigibility of the A section, that even had I succeeded in knocking it into shape, mayhap I should only have felt an exasperated sort of relief. On some level, I expect that I knew that — and thus the abandonment of N° 4 at that time was less artistic laziness, and more a wish to remain on the best of terms with the nascent piece.

My work on the piece now is with an entirely fresh mind, and with the pieces falling into musically tidy place, I like the piece better now than ever — and that, of course, is driving enthusiasm to get more work done.

I began work on the B section to-day. My thoughts for this part remain very flexible, partly so that I remain receptive to my memory being jogged, that I might recall whatever I was thinking earlier (if indeed I ever thought on it more than I'm doing now), partly because, now that the "mechanical" work of "repairing" the outer sections is done, I feel that my touch now is more artistic, and a little more work may yield large benefit.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: madaboutmahler on February 24, 2012, 12:07:05 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 24, 2012, 11:37:32 AM
My work on the piece now is with an entirely fresh mind, and with the pieces falling into musically tidy place, I like the piece better now than ever — and that, of course, is driving enthusiasm to get more work done.

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Like me and my violin sonata! As soon as I had a fresh mind for it, I have hardly been able to stop myself composing it...

Glad to hear it is all going well for you Karl, I look forward to hearing more of your work.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 24, 2012, 12:11:07 PM
Thanks, Daniel!

... In a pocket of this three-ring binder, I find a slip of non-MS. paper with a few verbal notes about N° 4 on one side, and a string of pitches and rhythmic values which must refer to the Viola Sonata on the reverse.

Of course, I took it for a sign, and I used those pitches (and their transposed inversion) in the sketch I made of the B section this afternoon.

Now, having sunbathed and cavorted in the surf, I may well expand upon this.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 25, 2012, 01:26:28 PM
In the event, I did expand significantly upon that initial stub of a B section (14mm. in that first sketch; now 26mm. plus a 4-mm. retransition into the A'). Although the B section has its design/process elements, too ... and the expansion is itself mostly a strict canon at the semitone ... it's got an agreeably spontaneous feel which contrasts well with the cooler, ritualistic tone of the outer sections. The tight canon has a good quasi-Romantic stretto vibe. And I've written blurry borders between the sections. All in all, pleased with the result.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 27, 2012, 09:24:34 AM
Building a groove for Latest whispers. Nor will it be an especially Latin groove, though there be a certain environmental temptation thither ...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 01, 2012, 05:11:27 AM
 Quote from: karlhenning on February 25, 2012, 06:26:28 PM (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php?topic=92.msg604476#msg604476) >In the event, I did expand significantly upon that initial stub of a B section (14mm. in that first sketch; now 26mm. plus a 4-mm. retransition into the A'). Although the B section has its design/process elements, too ... and the expansion is itself mostly a strict canon at the semitone ... it's got an agreeably spontaneous feel which contrasts well with the cooler, ritualistic tone of the outer sections. The tight canon has a good quasi-Romantic stretto vibe. And I've written blurry borders between the sections. All in all, pleased with the result.
 
(* clears his throat *)

Consider this not the final draught, but an approach to the final draught . . . I expect I shall add some detail, especially to the A' section.

Again: this is the fourth of a series of clarinet duets collectively titled These Unlikely Events.  I have ideas (long-gestating ideas) for the fifth . . . only it's time to get the quartet (Latest whispers) a-workin'.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 01, 2012, 08:11:26 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 30, 2011, 09:18:56 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 13, 2010, 06:20:49 AM
The texts which I have (probably entirely too ambitiously)  selected for the Cantata are:

I.  “The Crystalline Ship” — Leo Schulte

And so the crystalline ship has sailed,
Where you feasted on the soul’s hard bread,

With the winds in league
With the seas calm or gale
The crystalline ship must sail
Somewhere
You rested in the soul’s long bed,
And dreamed you were alive
On the crystalline ship
With the fish and the birds
And the cook in the galley
Sings to her ears
That water is a three-edged sword,
One for the skin and one for the bone
And one for the spirit all alone,
Who is tempted to splash and thrash
The Pacific of your mind’s distress
That the crystalline ship has sailed
Somewhere
You bested the sea and split the shell
With a three-edged sword
Of pain and smiles and a wondering blue,
And now launch a vessel found only in you
Left behind by the crystalline ship.

II.  from “On the Morning of Christ’s Nativity (Hymn)” — Milton

No War, or Battails sound
Was heard the World around:
The idle spear and shield were high up hung;

The hooked Chariot stood
Unstain’d with hostile blood,
The Trumpet spake not to the armed throng,
And Kings sate still with awfull eye,
As if they surely knew their sovran Lord was by.

But peacefull was the night
Wherin the Prince of light
His raign of peace upon the earth began:
The Windes, with wonder whist,
Smoothly the waters kist,
Whispering new joyes to the milde Ocean,

Who now hath quite forgot to rave,
While Birds of Calm sit brooding on the charmed wave.

III.  “A Cradle Song” — Blake

Sweet dreams form a shade,
O’er my lovely infants head.
Sweet dreams of pleasant streams,
By happy silent moony beams

Sweet sleep with soft down.
Weave thy brows an infant crown.
Sweet sleep Angel mild,
Hover o’er my happy child.

Sweet smiles in the night,
Hover over my delight.
Sweet smiles Mothers smiles,
All the livelong night beguiles.

Sweet moans, dovelike sighs,
Chase not slumber from thy eyes,
Sweet moans, sweeter smiles,
All the dovelike moans beguiles.

Sleep sleep happy child,
All creation slept and smil’d.
Sleep sleep, happy sleep.
While o’er thee thy mother weep

Sweet babe in thy face,
Holy image I can trace.
Sweet babe once like thee.
Thy maker lay and wept for me

Wept for me for thee for all,
When he was an infant small.
Thou his image ever see.
Heavenly face that smiles on thee,

Smiles on thee on me on all,
Who became an infant small,
Infant smiles are His own smiles,
Heaven & earth to peace beguiles.

IV.  “My Symphony” — Wm Henry Channing

To live content with small means;
To seek elegance rather than luxury,
and refinement rather than fashion;
To be worthy, not respectable, and wealthy, not rich;

To study hard, think quietly,
Talk gently,
Act frankly;
To listen to stars and birds, to babes and sages, with open heart;
To bear all cheerfully,
Do all bravely,
Await occasions,
Hurry never.
In a word, to let the spiritual, unbidden and unconscious, grow up through the common.

This is to be my symphony.

V.  “These, I singing in spring” — Whitman

THESE, I, singing in spring, collect for lovers,

(For who but I should understand lovers, and all their sorrow and joy?
And who but I should be the poet of comrades?)

Collecting, I traverse the garden, the world—but soon I pass the gates,
Now along the pond-side—now wading in a little, fearing not the wet,
Now by the post-and-rail fences, where the old stones thrown there, pick’d from the fields, have accumulated,
(Wild-flowers and vines and weeds come up through the stones, and partly cover them—
Beyond these I pass,)
Far, far in the forest, before I think where I go,
Solitary, smelling the earthy smell, stopping now and then in the silence,
Alone I had thought—yet soon a troop gathers around me,
Some walk by my side, and some behind, and some embrace my arms or neck,
They, the spirits of dear friends, dead or alive—thicker they come, a great crowd, and I in the middle,
Collecting, dispensing, singing in spring, there I wander with them,
Plucking something for tokens—tossing toward whoever is near me;
Here! lilac, with a branch of pine,
Here, out of my pocket, some moss which I pull’d off a live-oak in Florida, as it hung trailing down,
Here, some pinks and laurel leaves, and a handful of sage,
And here what I now draw from the water, wading in the pondside,
(O here I last saw him that tenderly loves me—and returns again, never to separate from me,
And this, O this shall henceforth be the token of comrades—this Calamus-root shall,
Interchange it, youths, with each other! Let none render it back!)
And twigs of maple, and a bunch of wild orange, and chestnut,
And stems of currants, and plum-blows, and the aromatic cedar:
These, I, compass’d around by a thick cloud of spirits,

Wandering, point to, or touch as I pass, or throw them loosely from me,
Indicating to each one what he shall have—giving something to each;
But what I drew from the water by the pond-side, that I reserve,
I will give of it—but only to them that love, as I myself am capable of loving.

While I am not yet at the stage to actually resume composition — I need yet to sit down and talk with Héloïse, learn of her different recorders — I’ve now made rudimentary architectural decisions:

I.  “The Crystalline Ship” — Leo Schulte :: soprano & mezzo; recorder; alto flute

II.  from “On the Morning of Christ’s Nativity (Hymn)” — Milton :: soprano; piccolo; recorder; harpsichord (frame drum?)

III.  “A Cradle Song” — Blake :: soprano & mezzo (generally, alternate stanzas; together on stanzas 3 & 8); harpsichord (frame drum?)

IV.  “My Symphony” — Wm Henry Channing :: mezzo; recorder

V.  “These, I singing in spring” — Whitman :: tutti


There's a tale which will take some unfolding, but I see a possible future for the Cantata, though quite different to my original conception. Grander, actually . . . maybe even . . . edgier.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 01, 2012, 08:15:35 AM
This is just a re-post . . . long due for a re-fresh:

26 February De profundis (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg396045.html#msg396045) [ Jaya Lakshminarayan & friends ]

15 March Passion rehearsal A (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/dress-rehearsal.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal B (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/shut-up-n-let-music-do-talkin-some-more.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal C (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/corrivideum.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

12 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/revisiting-moon.html) [ k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble (Bloom/Henning/Cienniwa) ]

18 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/later-at-kings.html) [ Bloom/Henning ]

23 May pre-concert rehearsal (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/05/rehearsal-day-of.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

22 June recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/ande-then-there-was-library.html) [ N. Chamberlain/B. Chamberlain/Henning ]

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part I (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg443626.html#msg443626)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part II (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg443627.html#msg443627)

Score of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444980.html#msg444980)

MIDI of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg436576.html#msg436576)

Score of Suspension Bridge (In Dave’s Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444979.html#msg444979)

MIDI of Suspension Bridge (In Dave’s Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444978.html#msg444978)

Score of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg445883.html#msg445883)

MIDI of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg446478.html#msg446478)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 01, 2012, 10:22:27 AM
And (not that I've had a chance to listen to it, yet) there's now a recording of the latest go by the St Paul's Boston choir to sing the Nunc dimittis from the Evening Service in D.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: madaboutmahler on March 01, 2012, 10:36:39 AM
More audio samples! :) :)
Will find some time at the weekend to listen to these, Karl. Thanks for the repost.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 02, 2012, 03:23:52 AM
Recording (mp3) came in yesterday, the choir of ye Cathedral Church of St Paul here in Boston singing the Nunc dimittis from the Evening Service in D which I wrote for the Cathedral, back when I served as Interim Choir Director. Was able to listen this morning ... sounded good. Meant to post it here as an attacciamento, but (short piece though it be) the file's too big. Will load it up to SoundCloud, by and by.

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Lisztianwagner on March 06, 2012, 09:40:31 AM
I've listened to the Viola Sonata, what an excellent work! It impressed me, especially the first movement,  it's quite beautiful, expressive and dynamic, with a great, bold harmony.
Were you influenced by Stravinsky or Schoenberg maybe? I could perceive something of their styles.
I will listen to more in the weekend. :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 06, 2012, 09:47:18 AM
Very pleased that you like it, Ilaria! Stravinsky and Schoenberg have long been musical models for me, to be sure, though I think the lessons are largely internalized by now : )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 06, 2012, 02:37:20 PM
 Quote from: karlhenning on March 02, 2012, 08:23:52 AM (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php?topic=92.msg606440#msg606440) >Recording (mp3) came in yesterday, the choir of ye Cathedral Church of St Paul here in Boston singing the Nunc dimittis from the Evening Service in D which I wrote for the Cathedral, back when I served as Interim Choir Director. Was able to listen this morning ... sounded good. Meant to post it here as an attacciamento, but (short piece though it be) the file's too big. Will load it up to SoundCloud, by and by.


 
Here (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/nuncdimittishenning2012) it is.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on March 06, 2012, 03:20:15 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 06, 2012, 02:37:20 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 02, 2012, 08:23:52 AM (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php?topic=92.msg606440#msg606440) >Recording (mp3) came in yesterday, the choir of ye Cathedral Church of St Paul here in Boston singing the Nunc dimittis from the Evening Service in D which I wrote for the Cathedral, back when I served as Interim Choir Director. Was able to listen this morning ... sounded good. Meant to post it here as an attacciamento, but (short piece though it be) the file's too big. Will load it up to SoundCloud, by and by.


 
Here (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/nuncdimittishenning2012) it is.


Lovely, Karl. Thank you for sharing.

Had to move to Out In The Sun for another listen, such sweet energy, always been one of my favorite Henning works.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 06, 2012, 03:37:12 PM
And: new link for the Passion (http://www.mediafire.com/?wdpk77t7m042s7o) (thanks to Johan!)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 07, 2012, 07:19:35 AM
As I wuz saying to a couple of the lads offline . . . Good news here in Boston, even if none of it Headline calibre.

Lunch to-morrow with thechap who asked me to complete, and who then directed the première of, Out in the Sun . . . in the balance is a possible performance of the string choir number from White Nights by a regional orchestra in upstate New York.

Eric Mazonson (the pianist who played, among other Henningworks, Gaze Transfixt) is now the m.d. at a UCC parish in Natick . . . so he has now got use for some of the easy-choir music which I wrote in such abundance for First Congo in Woburn (and if you see echoes of Haydn, who is to fault you?)  Looks like he will use a two-part choir & piano anthem (an arrangement of Kingsfold, one of Vaughan Williams's folk-tune-based hymns) of mine on Palm Sunday (and it's a text which is really only suited to that feast day, so while the piece is . . . oh, 14 years old, this is only the second-ever performance). And although I am not sure if his choir can handle the piece, Eric has taken a liking to the Nunc dimittis (the link one finds here (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg607970.html#msg607970)). So, hey: you never know!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Elgarian on March 07, 2012, 12:22:39 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 06, 2012, 02:37:20 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 02, 2012, 08:23:52 AM (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php?topic=92.msg606440#msg606440) >Recording (mp3) came in yesterday, the choir of ye Cathedral Church of St Paul here in Boston singing the Nunc dimittis from the Evening Service in D which I wrote for the Cathedral, back when I served as Interim Choir Director. Was able to listen this morning ... sounded good. Meant to post it here as an attacciamento, but (short piece though it be) the file's too big. Will load it up to SoundCloud, by and by.


Here (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/nuncdimittishenning2012) it is.

I'm a hopelessly inadequate listener when it comes to this sort of thing, Karl. I feel I ought to be able to understand, comment intelligently on the structure, recognise where it's all going and where it came from. I can't do any of that. So I have to stick to what I can say. I can say that I think it's beautiful even though I don't understand it, even though I feel uneasy about it; that I think I might burn it onto a CD so my wife and I can listen to it together; that it leaves me conscious of a curious mixture of beauty and puzzlement that I can't quite resolve. I have no clear idea of where I've been, or where I was going, or where I arrived at the end. The journey was a strange one, with glimpses of something like numinosity - a hint of something 'beyond' that fades in, and fades out (several times), without being graspable.

To grapple with this requires adjustments not easy to make, for a guy whose flavour of the month is Scheherazade, and who is in search of Big Tunes, but it didn't leave me unmoved; and I know I shall listen to it again. Thanks for pointing me here.

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 07, 2012, 12:30:05 PM
As I read so thoughtful a post, Alan, there can be no question of any inadequacy as a listener. Thank you indeed for listening . . . and for grappling!  I am touched by your kind words, and by your kind sustenance of effort with music which is a bit (only a bit, I think) outside your zone.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Elgarian on March 07, 2012, 01:27:23 PM
As mentioned above, I burned it onto a CD, and have now listened to it a few more times.

The peculiar thing is that I don't feel I 'know' it at all, after four listenings, even though it's so short. I don't get any feeling of familiar ground being re-traversed, of landmarks being recognised. It's almost as if each time it comes across as a 'new' piece of music.

I don't say this is a good or a bad thing - just reporting the experience. I think this may be because my limited musical brain is searching for a repeated pattern of a particular sort, but not finding one that it can recognise; that seems the most likely explanation, I think.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Bogey on March 07, 2012, 04:44:01 PM
Have not posted in a while....like any other composer I enjoy, I go through listening spurts where I emmerse and then leave for a time.  Your music is no different than LvB, Miles. Coltrane, or Genesis, Karl.  I enjoy it on my timeline.  So, having tapped The Passion According to St. John and Mousetrap (today) I have two requests....since you are a living composer and you have my address ;D

1. Is there a place to pull up the lyrics to the Passion.  I would very much like to carry them into Church on Good Friday.  I will use them for reflection if you do not mind and then follow up the service with a listen to your Passion again.

2. With Mousetrap, please tell me that you have found a conduit to get this piece out to independent foilm makers.  Especially animated.  It is outstanding.  It brought to mind this short, which has the look of Duke from Genesis:

The Lost Thing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xYShgMZ23I
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 08, 2012, 02:01:20 AM
Alan, I am grateful for your thoughts and your report of your experience, pay no mind to good or bad thing. (I don't mean to be curt . . . must get ready to push off for the train.)

Bill, thanks again! The text for the Passion is the easy part: it's on line here (http://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/texts.php?id=82#gospel_reading).  Animation would be a most interesting project for The Mousetrap!  An old friend over in Ulm was saying something about choreaography to the piece . . . I should ping him, see if that thought took anything like root somewhere . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 08, 2012, 03:56:33 AM
Alan, if I might be of assistance, I am keen to assist . . . but I don't want to deluge you with stuff that may be of no particular service to you in your journey.  I could post a score, and write up a few guideposts, if you'd like.  But on the whole (and even though I's the composer, and take some pride in the nuts & bolts), I don't think that conscious awareness of the mechanism(s) is any sort of pre-req for comprehension of the piece.

(There, Karl: that post must have been helpful . . . .)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 08, 2012, 07:14:59 AM
Prompted by a Facebook post by an honored colleague (a post so complimentary, I should blush myself near into the wall if I post it here) I've been listening to the Nunc in this latest realization a couple of times, myself.  It feels like the best it's been sung to date.  Man, am I glad I wrote it : )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on March 08, 2012, 07:35:03 AM
I just listened to the Nunc, too - perfection. Wonderful writing, very natural, with typically acerbic harmonic clashes that rob the music of any easy beauty. I love it. Well done!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 08, 2012, 07:52:14 AM
Thanks, Johan!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Elgarian on March 08, 2012, 08:45:02 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 08, 2012, 03:56:33 AM
Alan, if I might be of assistance, I am keen to assist . . . but I don't want to deluge you with stuff that may be of no particular service to you in your journey.  I could post a score, and write up a few guideposts, if you'd like.  But on the whole (and even though I's the composer, and take some pride in the nuts & bolts), I don't think that conscious awareness of the mechanism(s) is any sort of pre-req for comprehension of the piece.

(There, Karl: that post must have been helpful . . . .)


That's a remarkably kind offer, Karl, but I won't take it up. Partly because I fear the technical side would go right over my head; partly because I don't want the piece to become an object of study, if you get me? (I want to experience it, not to study it); but most of all because I've now listened to it 5 or 6 times (please note there are no other pieces of music that I've listened to 5 or 6 times within the space of 24 hours in recent years), and I rather think I seem to be doing OK. That is, it starts; I listen; I am taken somewhere strange and beautiful (and it remains strange and beautiful no matter how many times I listen); then it ends, and I think, 'Gosh, that's not my territory; but it was strange and beautiful'.

After my most recent foray into Nunc Dimittis today, I listened to Muti's Scheherazade which had arrived this morning in the post. There could hardly be a greater leap of musical imagination required, though I must say there was no clear feeling of a shift in musical stature, which is interesting - even though I was moving from a very unfamiliar and somewhat alien landscape to a familiar and much-loved one. But for the Muti story, see the Rimsky thread in due course.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 08, 2012, 09:57:32 AM
 Quote from: Elgarian on Today at 01:45:02 PM (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php?topic=92.msg608554#msg608554)
. . . partly because I don't
want the piece to become an object of study, if you get me? (I want to experience it, not to study it) 
Completely!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 08, 2012, 10:17:40 AM
Very nice lunch with C.P. Touched to learn that he remembers [what I have shown him from] White Nights very well. Last we talked of it, the idea was the string choir number (traditionally, the orchestra does one string program each season); we didn't actually confirm that.  It cannot be any sooner than the 2013-14 season (which I knew to expect).

Interesting conversation-let viz. Golijov, as NEC was part of the commissioning consortium for the eight-minute piece (C'mon, Osvaldo: such a short piece, you ought to be able to write your own stuff . . . .)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 08, 2012, 10:48:20 AM
And: the Three Pieces. Op.34  (http://firstchurchbostonmusic.org/servicemusic.cfm?feature=1696125&postid=1852019)live on!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on March 08, 2012, 11:02:36 AM
Quote from: Elgarian on March 07, 2012, 12:22:39 PM
I'm a hopelessly inadequate listener when it comes to this sort of thing, Karl. I feel I ought to be able to understand, comment intelligently on the structure, recognise where it's all going and where it came from. I can't do any of that. So I have to stick to what I can say. I can say that I think it's beautiful even though I don't understand it, even though I feel uneasy about it; that I think I might burn it onto a CD so my wife and I can listen to it together; that it leaves me conscious of a curious mixture of beauty and puzzlement that I can't quite resolve. I have no clear idea of where I've been, or where I was going, or where I arrived at the end. The journey was a strange one, with glimpses of something like numinosity - a hint of something 'beyond' that fades in, and fades out (several times), without being graspable.

My emphasis above!

Your last sentence defines what many artists strive to achieve, but too often fail to accomplish.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 08, 2012, 11:17:23 AM
Thank you both! Wish I could say I knew how it was done, but I'm as fogged as anyone. Deeply grateful when it should happen, bien sûr.

Tangentially: I'm as big a fan of Sheherazade as any. Not meaning to fling any gauntlet, Alan, far be it from yr obt svt.

Here's an interesting factoid, especially given the present discussion . . . and I may have mentioned it before.  When I first began the formal study of composition, with Dr Jack Gallagher at the College of Wooster, probably the very first day in his studio, he assigned me Sheherazade as listening, score in hand.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Elgarian on March 08, 2012, 01:01:10 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 08, 2012, 11:17:23 AM
Tangentially: I'm as big a fan of Sheherazade as any. Not meaning to fling any gauntlet, Alan, far be it from yr obt svt.

Here's an interesting factoid, especially given the present discussion . . . and I may have mentioned it before.  When I first began the formal study of composition, with Dr Jack Gallagher at the College of Wooster, probably the very first day in his studio, he assigned me Sheherazade as listening, score in hand.

No, no thought of gauntlets or indeed of comparisons, as such, Karl. I was just recording how it felt - that I moved from Nunc Dimittis to Scheherazade without any feeling of crossing some sort of musical boundary from 'difficult' to 'easy' (even though I was moving from 'unfamiliar' to 'very familiar') - which surprised me a bit, though I have no idea what to deduce from the observation.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 09, 2012, 05:43:38 AM
I perceive that I have not yet loaded the program of Volcanic Airborne Event onto Instant Encore. High time!

Will see if that can be done easily come Sunday . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Elgarian on March 09, 2012, 12:54:29 PM
Mrs Elgarian listened to the Nunc Dimittis today (not knowing who had composed it, or why I asked her to listen). Afterwards, she said she was puzzled. There were several places where she felt it became very beautiful, but then before she could settle into it, the music seemed to abandon the beautiful passage and move off somewhere else. So at the end she felt she'd been shown some fleetingly beautiful things, but had had them whisked away prematurely each time, while not knowing why.

I mention this because it's another reaction that might interest you, Karl - but also because her description articulated some of my own reactions more accurately than I'd managed. Her musical taste is very conservative (even more so than mine). On the whole, she's a great lover of silence, but people like Wagner, Mozart, Tallis, Handel, Rameau and Elgar are allowed across her threshold when the mood is right.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Elgarian on March 10, 2012, 12:53:38 AM
Listened to it again twice this morning (8th time?). It is an extraordinary piece, and still, still, it baffles me. I seem to need to try to explain this if I can, though my mode of listening is so naiive that I don't know if I can.

A great deal of my music listening is (presumably like most people's) driven by expectation based on a pattern that I can hear relatively easily (it may takes several listenings to get the pattern in the first instance, but that's OK as long as I do get it eventually). From there on my response is fuelled by a grasp of that pattern, and what it implies about the future; then I respond either to the fulfilment of my expectation (if the music is playing 'safe'); or to the substitution of it by something unexpected but surprisingly fulfilling all the same; or to the shock of something completely unexpected that makes me see the pattern and/or its implications in a new way. There's obviously more to it all than this, but if I think about the process, these are the kinds of shifts I recognise and respond to, as I listen to most of the music I love.

You see where this is going. If I can't hear a pattern, then this sequence of expectation/fulfilment/surprise can't happen. So although I experience the radiant moments of numinosity of the Nunc Dimittis and find them beautiful, my response is more like my response to birdsong than to music. I think this means that I'm just stuck with a rather inflexible approach to listening - that is, there are certain kinds of pattern that I just don't or can't perceive, and I'm probably incapable of changing that. (Or at least, changing it would require such enormous effort that I'm not willing to make it.) The sad thing is that I think I'm only picking up the tiniest proportion of what you've actually put into the music, Karl, and that makes my comments on it of almost no value.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 10, 2012, 04:32:42 AM
My dear fellow, your comments (and Mrs Elgarian's) are of value a good deal greater than you give them credit for. It is a wonderful privilege for a composer, that someone so thoughtful should share so much of the ongoing process of apprehending the music.

In one of those curious chances, I found a Copland quote last night (don't believe I was ever aware of it before) which expresses something close to my gratitude here:

I admit to a curiosity about the slightest clue as to the meaning of a piece of mine — a meaning, that is, other than the one I know I have put there.

And here, my friend, you are offering more than a mere clue, and I thank you for welcoming me to your listening room.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 10, 2012, 04:39:28 AM
Quote from: Elgarian on March 10, 2012, 12:53:38 AM
Listened to it again twice this morning (8th time?). It is an extraordinary piece, and still, still, it baffles me.

Short piece though it is, and though I'm the fellow what wrote it, there are things which baffle (or surprise, or elude) me when I listen to it, myself.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on March 10, 2012, 08:03:26 PM
Karl, thank you so much for sharing The Passion According to St. John. It is a very lovely and intimate work, incredibly affecting. I love the flow of the piece, and especially the final minutes with the solo female over the sustained voices, quite emotional. I can tell there is a lot of heart put into a piece such as this.

Also, I'm always impressed with your versatility, Out In The Sun is a favorite of mine that I love revisiting, going from that to The Passion... is very inspiring.

Bravo, my friend!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Elgarian on March 11, 2012, 12:16:47 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 10, 2012, 04:39:28 AM
Short piece though it is, and though I'm the fellow what wrote it, there are things which baffle (or surprise, or elude) me when I listen to it, myself.

But surely the composer is permitted to feel baffled by aspects of his compositions, Karl - on the grounds that any art that's worthwhile always has components that arise from decisions that are intuitive rather then reasoned; made subconsciously, rather than consciously.

I'm wondering, though, whether I might ponder further some of the consequences of that sentence of mine about responding to it as birdsong, rather than music. Because it in turn reminded me of a comment by the potter Katherine Pleydell Bouverie, who worked in the Leach tradition of studio pottery - that is, she was inspired by the oriental tradition (particularly of the Sung dynasty). But she said, 'I want my pots to make people think people think, not of the Chinese, but of things like pebbles and shells and birds' eggs, and the stones over which moss grows.' So an essential part of responding to her art would be to accept (what Ruskin would call) its 'Naturalism'. And I've discovered over the years that 'Naturalism' (in Ruskin's penetrating and archetypal sense), can be one of the most valuable aesthetic unlocking tools we possess, when we're trying to understand an unfamiliar art form.

I'm reminded of a conversation I had with a friend who was appalled by a small abstract painting I'd bought. But what is it a painting of, he demanded? And I suggested it wasn't an helpful question to ask - it wasn't a painting 'of' anything; it was just itself. When we admire a fine oak tree, we don't ask 'what is this an oak tree of?' We just look at what it is. Well, now the boot is on the other foot, and I'm listening to the Dunc Nimittis with a question, or set of questions, that are as unhelpful to me as my friend's questions were to him. And I'm wondering now whether I should put on Ruskin's 'Naturalism' hat, and instead of blathering about how I listen to music, I might be better served by asking 'How do I listen to birdsong?'. Because when I do listen to birdsong, I'm not troubled by the irregular breaks in the predictablity of the patterns of sound - I rejoice in them. They're part of what birdsong is.

I don't know how effective this approach might be, or where it might lead me (or whether it will lead me anywhere but in circles); but I shall bear it in mind. (Of course I'm not implying that this would take me closer to your musical intentions, Karl, and I'm certainly not suggesting that you're secretly aspiring to be a birdsong-inspired composer! I'm just looking for a way of getting a firmer foothold, myself.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 11, 2012, 03:03:01 AM
But . . . we do have parakeets in the home. Just saying . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: John Copeland on March 11, 2012, 03:10:43 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 13, 2010, 06:20:49 AM
The texts which I have (probably entirely too ambitiously)  selected for the Cantata are:

I.  "The Crystalline Ship" — Leo Schulte

And so the crystalline ship has sailed,
Where you feasted on the soul's hard bread,

With the winds in league
With the seas calm or gale
The crystalline ship must sail
Somewhere
You rested in the soul's long bed,
And dreamed you were alive
On the crystalline ship
With the fish and the birds
And the cook in the galley
Sings to her ears
That water is a three-edged sword,
One for the skin and one for the bone
And one for the spirit all alone,
Who is tempted to splash and thrash
The Pacific of your mind's distress
That the crystalline ship has sailed
Somewhere
You bested the sea and split the shell
With a three-edged sword
Of pain and smiles and a wondering blue,
And now launch a vessel found only in you
Left behind by the crystalline ship.

II.  from "On the Morning of Christ's Nativity (Hymn)" — Milton

No War, or Battails sound
Was heard the World around:
The idle spear and shield were high up hung;

The hooked Chariot stood
Unstain'd with hostile blood,
The Trumpet spake not to the armed throng,
And Kings sate still with awfull eye,
As if they surely knew their sovran Lord was by.

But peacefull was the night
Wherin the Prince of light
His raign of peace upon the earth began:
The Windes, with wonder whist,
Smoothly the waters kist,
Whispering new joyes to the milde Ocean,

Who now hath quite forgot to rave,
While Birds of Calm sit brooding on the charmed wave.

III.  "A Cradle Song" — Blake

Sweet dreams form a shade,
O'er my lovely infants head.
Sweet dreams of pleasant streams,
By happy silent moony beams

Sweet sleep with soft down.
Weave thy brows an infant crown.
Sweet sleep Angel mild,
Hover o'er my happy child.

Sweet smiles in the night,
Hover over my delight.
Sweet smiles Mothers smiles,
All the livelong night beguiles.

Sweet moans, dovelike sighs,
Chase not slumber from thy eyes,
Sweet moans, sweeter smiles,
All the dovelike moans beguiles.

Sleep sleep happy child,
All creation slept and smil'd.
Sleep sleep, happy sleep.
While o'er thee thy mother weep

Sweet babe in thy face,
Holy image I can trace.
Sweet babe once like thee.
Thy maker lay and wept for me

Wept for me for thee for all,
When he was an infant small.
Thou his image ever see.
Heavenly face that smiles on thee,

Smiles on thee on me on all,
Who became an infant small,
Infant smiles are His own smiles,
Heaven & earth to peace beguiles.

IV.  "My Symphony" — Wm Henry Channing

To live content with small means;
To seek elegance rather than luxury,
and refinement rather than fashion;
To be worthy, not respectable, and wealthy, not rich;

To study hard, think quietly,
Talk gently,
Act frankly;
To listen to stars and birds, to babes and sages, with open heart;
To bear all cheerfully,
Do all bravely,
Await occasions,
Hurry never.
In a word, to let the spiritual, unbidden and unconscious, grow up through the common.

This is to be my symphony.

V.  "These, I singing in spring" — Whitman

THESE, I, singing in spring, collect for lovers,

(For who but I should understand lovers, and all their sorrow and joy?
And who but I should be the poet of comrades?)

Collecting, I traverse the garden, the world—but soon I pass the gates,
Now along the pond-side—now wading in a little, fearing not the wet,
Now by the post-and-rail fences, where the old stones thrown there, pick'd from the fields, have accumulated,
(Wild-flowers and vines and weeds come up through the stones, and partly cover them—
Beyond these I pass,)
Far, far in the forest, before I think where I go,
Solitary, smelling the earthy smell, stopping now and then in the silence,
Alone I had thought—yet soon a troop gathers around me,
Some walk by my side, and some behind, and some embrace my arms or neck,
They, the spirits of dear friends, dead or alive—thicker they come, a great crowd, and I in the middle,
Collecting, dispensing, singing in spring, there I wander with them,
Plucking something for tokens—tossing toward whoever is near me;
Here! lilac, with a branch of pine,
Here, out of my pocket, some moss which I pull'd off a live-oak in Florida, as it hung trailing down,
Here, some pinks and laurel leaves, and a handful of sage,
And here what I now draw from the water, wading in the pondside,
(O here I last saw him that tenderly loves me—and returns again, never to separate from me,
And this, O this shall henceforth be the token of comrades—this Calamus-root shall,
Interchange it, youths, with each other! Let none render it back!)
And twigs of maple, and a bunch of wild orange, and chestnut,
And stems of currants, and plum-blows, and the aromatic cedar:
These, I, compass'd around by a thick cloud of spirits,

Wandering, point to, or touch as I pass, or throw them loosely from me,
Indicating to each one what he shall have—giving something to each;
But what I drew from the water by the pond-side, that I reserve,
I will give of it—but only to them that love, as I myself am capable of loving.

Where is this Cantata Karl?  I would like to hear my favourite quotation (Channing) put to music, and I would sure like to hear your accompaniment to Leos poem.  Have you posted this somewhere?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 11, 2012, 04:26:28 AM
That's a work-in-progress yet, John. Still thinking about the scoring in fact.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: John Copeland on March 11, 2012, 04:40:19 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 11, 2012, 04:26:28 AM
That's a work-in-progress yet, John. Still thinking about the scoring in fact.

The texts you are going to set are superb.  I do hope you pick up on it again when you can.  Henning music to those texts as Cantata would most definitely be a HIT.  Bravo Karl.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 11, 2012, 04:53:44 AM
Thanks! I hope to write so as to justify your kind confidence!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 11, 2012, 04:58:17 AM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on March 10, 2012, 08:03:26 PM
Karl, thank you so much for sharing The Passion According to St. John. It is a very lovely and intimate work, incredibly affecting. I love the flow of the piece, and especially the final minutes with the solo female over the sustained voices, quite emotional. I can tell there is a lot of heart put into a piece such as this.

Also, I'm always impressed with your versatility, Out In The Sun is a favorite of mine that I love revisiting, going from that to The Passion... is very inspiring.

Bravo, my friend!

Many thanks, Greg. The Passion is a piece for which I never find the right word. It still feels as if I only finished writing it last week.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on March 11, 2012, 05:28:30 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 11, 2012, 04:58:17 AM
Many thanks, Greg. The Passion is a piece for which I never find the right word. It still feels as if I only finished writing it last week.

You're welcome, Karl.
What is the scoring for the piece?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Elgarian on March 11, 2012, 06:27:59 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 11, 2012, 03:03:01 AM
But . . . we do have parakeets in the home. Just saying . . . .

It's nice when theory and observation come so close. I'd been working on the idea of budgies, but parakeets will do just fine.


By the way, Svetlanov's LSO recording of Scheherazade (the reallly s...l...o...w... one) is presently puzzling me no less than the Nunc Dimittis.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 11, 2012, 06:36:41 AM
But — the jugged fish is halibut our parakeets are budgerigars. Izzere a difference? (Or is this US [mis]use?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 11, 2012, 06:42:41 AM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on March 11, 2012, 05:28:30 AM
You're welcome, Karl.
What is the scoring for the piece?

Choir unaccompanied, divided into up to seven parts.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Elgarian on March 11, 2012, 09:56:30 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 11, 2012, 06:36:41 AM
But — the jugged fish is halibut our parakeets are budgerigars. Izzere a difference? (Or is this US [mis]use?

I'm not an expert, but it's my understanding that while all budgerigars are parakeets, all parakeets are not budgerigars. So my budgies represented a more sharply focused beam of ornitho-musical analysis that, in the event, I am glad to broaden in the hope of making the composer trill more happily.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 11, 2012, 11:25:21 AM
Excellent.

I once fed some lorikeets at the San Diego Zoo, upon reports of which activity our budgies cast one mirthful and one dropping eye.
Title: Re: Henning's Nunc Dimittis Essay
Post by: Cato on March 11, 2012, 12:00:06 PM
For Elgarian and others who have found Karl Henning's Nunc Dimittis charming and enchanting:



As with all good and great music for church, the setting by Karl Henning for the Nunc Dimittis enhances and illuminates the text, rather than drawing attention to itself.  And although under 4 minutes long, the work also connects with the tradition of all good and great ecclesiastical music by taking the listeners away from the ticking of the clock and offering them a small taste of timelessness.

The opening bars demonstrate this with the slow and simple statement of the first four words of the text to match the happy humility of the elderly Saint Simeon.  Listen to how the opening two bars of each voice have the same length: dotted half note with a quarter note.  The syncopation in the bass and in the tenors' bars 4-5 helps to cancel the awareness of time, and lead the ear into an illusion of eternity.  This rhythm will link the opening to musical events throughout the work. 

One hears how the soprano line in A major (note the G# in bar 7) is a variation of the opening D major melody in the alto voice.  But by keeping a gentle and poignant dissonance going with 7ths and 9ths (bars 9-15) on the words Domine, secundum verbum tuum in pace ("Lord, according to your word, in peace"), the composer emphasizes the A major relief on the last syllable of pace ("peace").

The excitement of seeing the Lord's Salvation (Quia viderunt oculi mei salutare tuum) is delicately expressed by somewhat faster themes (quarter notes and eight notes abound) with ecstatic leaps of a fourth and even a fifth: listen to how the intervals D-G/D-A/A-D in bars 17-18 on the word "Because" (Quia) link with the leaps of a fourth in bars 20-26 on the beginning syllables of  "Salvation" (Salutare).  The same joyous leaps are heard again in the first two notes of the Quod parasti ("which you prepared") in the female voices, and are heard again in all 4 voices starting with the bass on the word omnium ("of all...). 

A subtle point: observe how the A major ending on the final syllable of faciem ("face") contrasts with the darkly humble B minor of the last syllable of populorum ("of your people").  This leads to the slow and mysterious Lumen ad revelationem gentium ("A Light of revelation for the Gentiles"), where the bass voices rise irresistibly an octave on an A scale, and are eventually joined by the tenors with their rising notes, and again A major is heard (bar 43).  The joy bursts through immediately again with the sopranos on the words et gloriam, linked again to earlier such expressions with the sopranos' line rising a fifth, matched by the bass voices with a leap of a fourth (bars 43-45).

The opening notes of Simeon's prayer are now halved (dotted quarter note plus eighth note) and the sopranos repeat the ecstatic leap of a fifth on the word Gloria (bar 48), and one soon hears the same rhythm on Filio and Spiritu ("Son" and "Spirit").  And in bar 49 a slight variation in that rhythm on the opening two bars is heard on Patri ("Father").  Another link in the chain is provided by the A major chord on the last syllable of Filio (bar 60).  The liberal use of eighth notes in the final bars for Sicut...saeculorum ("As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be") lets the music wander harmonically, as if in fact tracing Creation from beginning into eternity, although the bass voices ground everything eventually with a long held G, and the sopranos slow things down with a D above.  (GoD is therefore encompassing everything.)  A dark cluster (the notes A,B,C# in the higher voices, joined by an octave G in the bass), perhaps a symbol of the chaotic singularity of creation, heard on the first syllable of Amen, gently and luminously resolves to D major (a symbol of creation's "Lux fiat"" perhaps, after that chaotic cluster?) in the final bar.

The goal of good and great ecclesiastical music is to provide an impression of the sounds of Eternity, which means that the music cannot sound like secular music, and that "catchy" themes should not be used (or if they are, that they are handled in a delicate way).  Also important are the natural cadences of the text: the composer is bound to follow them. so that its message can be clear to the listeners.  In both of these aspects, Karl Henning's Nunc Dimittis joins the best of the ecclesiastical tradition.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 11, 2012, 12:05:29 PM
Thank you, indeed, Cato — not least because some of what you've written about the piece, I myself never realized.

The Nunc dimittis has a preface! That is, it comes from a full Evening Service in D, which I composed while serving as Interim Choir Director at the Cathedral Church of St Paul in Boston.  We planned to sing it during Lent, so I decided to make use of a pair of trombones, both to leave the organ silent, and by virtue of their austere sound.


Thus: the Preface to the Nunc dimittis (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/11-viii-preface-to-the-nunc)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 11, 2012, 12:07:09 PM
Quote from: Scots John on March 11, 2012, 04:40:19 AM
The texts you are going to set are superb.  I do hope you pick up on it again when you can.

I'm hoping to interest a Boston ensemble in the project, which will open up possibilities for an even bigger accompaniment than I had envisaged.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 11, 2012, 12:14:09 PM
I've been busy, in fact, loading stuff up onto SoundCloud.  For those who may be interested:

Hodie Christus natus est, Op. 76 (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/01-hodie-christus-natus-est) (five-part choir and clarinet)


Suffrages from the Evening Svc in D, Op. 87 (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/13-x-suffrages) (officiant and four-part choir)

Nuhro (Hymn of Light), Op. 74 (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/02-nuhro-op74) (choir divided in up to seven parts)

Alleluia in Ab, Op. 33 (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/20-alleluia-in-a-flat-op33) (four-part choir)

Pascha nostrum, Op. 62a (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/19-pascha-nostrum-op62a) (four-part choir)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Elgarian on March 11, 2012, 01:13:20 PM
Ah Cato, there's something immensely humbling about this - and after all perhaps that's appropriate. While there are small fragments of your essay that I understand, most of it is several feet above my head. I really am a musical ignoramus. (I can guess Bob Dylan's chord changes well enough to play them - but that's the end of my road.)

However, all is not lost. I read your essay three times through, slowly, each time with the music playing. And despite my caveats noted above, some small fraction of what you're saying is getting through, and each time I found I was able to 'hear' the music differently, and (more to the point) more richly. Thank you. I shall come back to this, not once, but several times, to repeat the process.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on March 11, 2012, 02:53:29 PM
Quote from: Elgarian on March 11, 2012, 01:13:20 PM
Ah Cato, there's something immensely humbling about this - and after all perhaps that's appropriate. While there are small fragments of your essay that I understand, most of it is several feet above my head. I really am a musical ignoramus. (I can guess Bob Dylan's chord changes well enough to play them - but that's the end of my road.)

However, all is not lost. I read your essay three times through, slowly, each time with the music playing. And despite my caveats noted above, some small fraction of what you're saying is getting through, and each time I found I was able to 'hear' the music differently, and (more to the point) more richly. Thank you. I shall come back to this, not once, but several times, to repeat the process.

Every composer wishes for such listeners!  Many thanks to you for sticking with Karl's work, and giving it such effort!  Many moons ago I found myself in an unusual position: unable to grasp Pelleas und Melisande by Arnold Schoenberg.  Oddly, the Five Pieces for Orchestra were no problem!   ;D

But after repeated hearings, and different conductors, one day everything coalesced, and it remains one of my most favorite works!

Quote from: Elgarian on March 11, 2012, 01:13:20 PM
Thank you. I shall come back to this, not once, but several times, to repeat the process.

I am happy that the little essay has helped!   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 11, 2012, 02:56:00 PM
Thank you, gentlemen both.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 12, 2012, 07:57:42 AM
I had hoped, as part of my SoundCloud-palozza yesterday, to get some of the Volcanic Airborne Event program loaded up there; but I found (a little to my surprise) that I could not find the discs at home.

I've got 'em now, so . . . maybe to-night.  Or, I might load it up to Instant Encore, which was probably what I meant to do originally.

Well, and why not both?  That is, the entire program onto Instant Encore, and a couple of select pieces for SoundCloud. Yes, that sounds like a plan . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Papy Oli on March 12, 2012, 12:32:27 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 11, 2012, 12:14:09 PM

Nuhro (Hymn of Light), Op. 74 (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/02-nuhro-op74) (choir divided in up to seven parts)

Alleluia in Ab, Op. 33 (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/20-alleluia-in-a-flat-op33) (four-part choir)

I particularly like those two, Karl, on par with Nunc Dumittis. Thank you again for sharing.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on March 12, 2012, 02:08:31 PM
Quote from: Papy Oli on March 12, 2012, 12:32:27 PM
I particularly like those two (Nuhro, Alleluia in Ab, Karl, on par with Nunc Dumittis. Thank you again for sharing.


Nuhro was the work which proved to me, when i first found GMG, that Karl Henning is a composer of highly estimable creations!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on March 12, 2012, 02:15:35 PM
Quote from: Cato on March 12, 2012, 02:08:31 PM

Nuhro was the work which proved to me, when i first found GMG, that Karl Henning is a composer of highly estimable creations!

Words of truth right here!
Just listened to Nuhro for the first time. Left me spellbound by it's beauty.
Again, bravo, Karl.  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 12, 2012, 02:51:45 PM
Thanks, gents.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: John Copeland on March 12, 2012, 03:34:11 PM
Quote from: Elgarian on March 11, 2012, 01:13:20 PM
Ah Cato, there's something immensely humbling about this - and after all perhaps that's appropriate. While there are small fragments of your essay that I understand, most of it is several feet above my head. I really am a musical ignoramus. (I can guess Bob Dylan's chord changes well enough to play them - but that's the end of my road.)
However, all is not lost. I read your essay three times through, slowly, each time with the music playing. And despite my caveats noted above, some small fraction of what you're saying is getting through, and each time I found I was able to 'hear' the music differently, and (more to the point) more richly. Thank you. I shall come back to this, not once, but several times, to repeat the process.

I must do this excercise myself too.  Leo (Cato) is by far the most ferociously intelligent and knowledgeable person I have ever had the honour of communicating with, and I do not say that lightly, so it is always profoundly interesting to follow up or investigate his posits. 
QuoteI read your essay three times through, slowly, each time with the music playing.
I shall  pick up on this very idea Elgarian, to be more acquainted and...er...intimate with Karls music  :o will also help me appreciate music in different ways across the board.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 12, 2012, 06:29:04 PM
All right — there's more.

This is from a concert in Woburn, Mass., Volcanic Airborne Event. Soon the full program will be available for listening on Instant Encore . . . .


Mirage, Op79 (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/12-mirage-op79) (cl/vn/pf)

Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, Op16 (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/13-night-of-the-weeping) (cl/vn/pf)

Lunar Glare, Op98 (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/01-lunar-glare-op98) (cl & hpschd)

Lutosławski's Lullaby, Op25 (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/02-lutos-awskis-lullaby-op25) (pf solo)


Gaze Transfixt, Op23 (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/03-gaze-transfixt-op23) (pf solo)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Elgarian on March 13, 2012, 02:08:26 AM
Quote from: Scots John on March 12, 2012, 03:34:11 PM
I must do this excercise myself too.  Leo (Cato) is by far the most ferociously intelligent and knowledgeable person I have ever had the honour of communicating with, and I do not say that lightly, so it is always profoundly interesting to follow up or investigate his posits.  I shall  pick up on this very idea Elgarian, to be more acquainted and...er...intimate with Karls music  :o will also help me appreciate music in different ways across the board.

Good luck to you John. It's not that each listening/reading produced a major breakthrough; it was more like a few trickles through small cracks in the dam. I particularly recall a shift that occurred when I read/heard 'the ecstatic leap of a fifth on the word Gloria'. Somehow, reading that and hearing it simultaneously made me consciously aware of something that, till then, had just 'washed over me'. But the point is - small though they are, the trickles do seem to add up, and my anxiety about the work never seeming familiar no matter how many times I listened was gradually relieved to some degree. It's hard work though. I need strong doses of Scheherazade and Vivaldi concertos in between attempts!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 13, 2012, 03:29:40 AM
It hardly need be said that I heartily endorse interludes of Vivaldi and Sheherazade, lads. Not that you were hanging fire on the endorsement . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: John Copeland on March 13, 2012, 03:45:32 AM
The closest soundworld I can get to with Karls music is Lutoslawski...and Lutoslawski is a real brain zone stretcher and compressor which I will never understand.  But perhaps with the read through of Catos commentary whilst listening, I will be enlightened in all things Henning and Lutoslawski.    0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 13, 2012, 04:09:39 AM
Back in January, it seemed I had a ton of time to get a 7-minute quartet written for an April program.  This month, though, time is just what I hain't got; so a Plan B is indicated.

I think I am apt to take one or two of the clarinet duets and adjust them for fl & cl; Peter H. Bloom & yrs truly would have no trouble whipping them into shape in ample time.  Given the fact that Peter and Mary Jane are currently on tour, and I just don't see writing anything this week, I cannot believe that it is at all practical to have anything ready to be rehearsed in time enough.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: John Copeland on March 13, 2012, 05:24:12 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 13, 2012, 04:09:39 AM
Back in January, it seemed I had a ton of time to get a 7-minute quartet written for an April program.  This month, though, time is just what I hain't got; so a Plan B is indicated.

I think I am apt to take one or two of the clarinet duets and adjust them for fl & cl; Peter H. Bloom & yrs truly would have no trouble whipping them into shape in ample time.  Given the fact that Peter and Mary Jane are currently on tour, and I just don't see writing anything this week, I cannot believe that it is at all practical to have anything ready to be rehearsed in time enough.


Your commentaries of being a composer and your composition processes are always fascanating and honestly open Karl.  Its 'thinking out loud' indeed.  I must visit http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/ (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/) more often too.  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 14, 2012, 01:59:37 AM
Thanks, Johnnie!

OTOH . . . I just got some good sleep, and I find ideas are flowing . . . watch this space . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Lisztianwagner on March 16, 2012, 06:10:58 AM
Finished listening to Lunar Glare, what a thrilling, beautiful piece! :o :) Is the score avaible as well?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 16, 2012, 06:17:34 AM
Thank you, Ilaria!  Yes, I can send you the score.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Lisztianwagner on March 16, 2012, 09:16:17 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 16, 2012, 06:17:34 AM
Thank you, Ilaria!  Yes, I can send you the score.

Thanks for sending me the score, Karl :) I will try to play the harpsichord part this evening, it looks very interesting.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 09, 2012, 04:10:12 AM
Concert coming!

Long story reduced to the current fact:  The quartet (fl, cl, hp & frame drum) will wait for another occasion.  Instead, I took two of the clarinet duos (These Unlikely Events) and the middle piece from the cello quartet suite, Marginalia, and arranged these as a short suite for alto flute, clarinet & harp.


Peter (flutist) and Mary Jane (harpist) are now back from their Down-Under Tour, but are about to head to the DC area for a couple of concerts between now and the 17 April King's Chapel date . . . so we're getting together to read these three trio arrangements this evening.  I'm sure we'll be able to assemble them with relative ease.

The program, then, is now:

I.

stars & guitars, Op.95
Peter H. Bloom, bass flute
Mary Jane Rupert, harp

II.

These Unlikely Events № 3 (première)
Marginalia (première)
These Unlikely Events № 1 (première)
Peter H. Bloom, alto flute
Karl Henning, clarinet
Mary Jane Rupert, harp
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ataraxia on April 09, 2012, 06:12:58 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 12, 2012, 06:29:04 PM
All right — there's more.

This is from a concert in Woburn, Mass., Volcanic Airborne Event. Soon the full program will be available for listening on Instant Encore . . . .


Mirage, Op79 (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/12-mirage-op79) (cl/vn/pf)

Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, Op16 (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/13-night-of-the-weeping) (cl/vn/pf)

Lunar Glare, Op98 (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/01-lunar-glare-op98) (cl & hpschd)

Lutosławski's Lullaby, Op25 (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/02-lutos-awskis-lullaby-op25) (pf solo)


Gaze Transfixt, Op23 (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/03-gaze-transfixt-op23) (pf solo)

I hope to be checking this out later.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 09, 2012, 06:46:53 AM
Splendid, thank you!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 09, 2012, 08:26:37 AM
Also playing on the 27th. (http://shoebei.wordpress.com/)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 09, 2012, 09:24:49 AM
Working out the pedaling for Mary Jane . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters - A CHALLENGE!
Post by: Scion7 on April 10, 2012, 01:53:46 AM
I CHALLENGE YOU ... to compose a kammerwerk for carillon, tuba and ukelele!

If yaz man enuff!

;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 10, 2012, 02:54:22 AM
You provide players, venue and date, I'll write the piece. And you can pay me for it, if yez man enough.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Scion7 on April 10, 2012, 03:18:30 AM
I'm manz enuff, but I'm also poor enuff.   :(

C'mon, where's your sense of innovation into unexplored musical territory?   

You could be the Hindemith of Boston.   :D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 10, 2012, 03:24:20 AM
Quote from: Scion7 on April 10, 2012, 03:18:30 AM
C'mon, where's your sense of innovation into unexplored musical territory?

If you ask me that, you've not listened to any of my music. You speak of exploring, but I've been doing it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 10, 2012, 03:34:43 AM
Atonal Honking: It's Back!

A great pleasure to rehearse with Peter H Bloom & Mary Jane Rupert last night . . . first in a long time that the three of us have played together. The new pieces (the source duos of These Unlikely Events are fresh from last year . . . and though Marginalia dates from a few years ago, this is the first that this piece has sounded forth as vibrating air particles, ever).  All three pieces meet with the enthusiasm (and not approval only) of my colleagues (most gratifying);  and they like how the three pieces serve as a suite all their own, notwithstanding the diverse sourcing.

I'll also pat myself on the back for judging the pieces aptly for rehearsal purposes:  the concert is a week from to-day, so that last night, and this coming Monday evening, are the only opportunities for the three of us to rehearse together, and the music is already falling into place.  Next Monday's rehearsal will really serve essentially to win a greater degree of comfort.

First I've put the clarinet together since playing The Mousetrap with Pete Lekx in Ohio.  Music isn't making me rich as the world reckons wealth, so obviously I'm doing it because of that intangible, Joy.  There's more to the inner motivation than the Joy (though the Joy were certainly enow) . . . not way to parse it all out, really . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: madaboutmahler on April 10, 2012, 06:26:20 AM
Karl, sorry for being absent from your thread for so long!

I will make it a priority to listen to some of your recently posted compositions this evening. However, Soundcloud does not work on my computer for some strange, frustrating reason. So, could you possibly send the audios for Lunar Glare, Mirage and Gaze Transfixt? That would be great. And, I don't suppose you could send the scores for those too? Sorry for asking so much!!!

Looking forward to listening to them.

And congratulations on the concerts coming up, I wish some Henning-musik would be brought to England!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 10, 2012, 06:34:27 AM
That's a drag, Daniel . . . a few folks here and there have had trouble with SoundCloud, grrr.

Later this week I should be organized enough to arrange for your requests, and thank you for our interest!  Do I have an e-mail address for you? Oh! Seems that I do, via Facebook.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 10, 2012, 06:42:25 AM
Okay, I've sent you the score to Lunar Glare . . . did it arrive? This has been a test . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Scion7 on April 10, 2012, 07:53:39 AM
Easy, easy - it was humor!   :-)

I've checked out a few things by you on YouTube.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 10, 2012, 08:01:51 AM
Not to worry, I dig humor.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: madaboutmahler on April 10, 2012, 08:40:40 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 10, 2012, 06:34:27 AM
That's a drag, Daniel . . . a few folks here and there have had trouble with SoundCloud, grrr.

Later this week I should be organized enough to arrange for your requests, and thank you for our interest!  Do I have an e-mail address for you? Oh! Seems that I do, via Facebook.

Quote from: karlhenning on April 10, 2012, 06:42:25 AM
Okay, I've sent you the score to Lunar Glare . . . did it arrive? This has been a test . . . .

Yes, sorry about that, Karl. My computer is not exactly the best... SoundCloud seems to confuse it for some reason.  ???

Yes, I have recieved the score of Lunar Glare, thank you for sending it, it looks great. Looking forward to hearing it, when do you think you will be able to send the audio?

Thanks again, Karl.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 11, 2012, 06:31:59 AM
Meanwhile, over at the blog . . . . (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2012/04/climb-onto-saddle.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 12, 2012, 07:01:26 AM
Just had a lovely chat on the phone with Mark Engelhardt, chap whom I met when he was MD & organist at the Cathedral Church of St Paul here in Boston.  It had been an age since we talked, so it was very good indeed to wipe away the dust.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 16, 2012, 05:23:47 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 09, 2012, 04:10:12 AM
Concert coming!

Long story reduced to the current fact:  The quartet (fl, cl, hp & frame drum) will wait for another occasion.  Instead, I took two of the clarinet duos (These Unlikely Events) and the middle piece from the cello quartet suite, Marginalia, and arranged these as a short suite for alto flute, clarinet & harp.


Peter (flutist) and Mary Jane (harpist) are now back from their Down-Under Tour, but are about to head to the DC area for a couple of concerts between now and the 17 April King's Chapel date . . . so we're getting together to read these three trio arrangements this evening.  I'm sure we'll be able to assemble them with relative ease.

The program, then, is now:

I.

stars & guitars, Op.95
Peter H. Bloom, bass flute
Mary Jane Rupert, harp

II.

These Unlikely Events № 3 (première)
Marginalia (première)
These Unlikely Events № 1 (première)
Peter H. Bloom, alto flute
Karl Henning, clarinet
Mary Jane Rupert, harp


To-morrow, this.

Rehearsing again with Peter & Mary Jane this evening.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 17, 2012, 05:13:33 AM
Rehearsal last night went very well. Very pleased with how the recital should turn out : )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Lisztianwagner on April 17, 2012, 09:49:28 AM
Good luck for the concert, Karl! I hope it will be a success. :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 17, 2012, 10:14:01 AM
Thanks, Ilaria!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: springrite on April 17, 2012, 10:17:24 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 17, 2012, 10:14:01 AM
Thanks, Ilaria!

Don't forget to plan ahead for a concert/recital in October... Remember?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: madaboutmahler on April 17, 2012, 12:32:18 PM
Quote from: Lisztianwagner on April 17, 2012, 09:49:28 AM
Good luck for the concert, Karl! I hope it will be a success. :)

Yes, best of luck, Karl! I am sure it will be great! Looking forward to hearing how it goes! :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 17, 2012, 02:39:44 PM
Thanks, Daniel! We three had fun.  I captured it on my shoestring handheld recording device . . . there's something of a process to get to listenable sound-files. Later this week!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: madaboutmahler on April 18, 2012, 07:58:20 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 17, 2012, 02:39:44 PM
Thanks, Daniel! We three had fun.  I captured it on my shoestring handheld recording device . . . there's something of a process to get to listenable sound-files. Later this week!

Glad to hear it, Karl. And I'm sure the audience must have loved it too! Very excited to hear the performances once you have uploaded them. :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Scion7 on April 22, 2012, 03:58:15 PM
Thoughts on Lindberg's clarinet concerto? 

I've been trying to get into it - but it sounds an awful lot like some of the stuff that I don't like by jazzer Anthony Braxton (i.e., stuff he got into post-1978 or so ...)

I dunno - just doesn't move me.  Technically proficient, of course ...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 23, 2012, 06:16:55 AM
It's long enough since last I heard it, that rather than try to recall what by now may well be a stale opinion, I'll give it a fresh listen . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 23, 2012, 06:37:00 AM
It has neither my blessing nor my curse ; )

In a way, I want to like the Concerto better than I do.  I don't mind (I don't think) the extended techniques, nor the sort-of-jazziness; and there's a lot of stuff in it that I like very well, even if it do not make me sit at the edge of my seat.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 24, 2012, 10:44:48 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 09, 2012, 08:26:37 AM
Also playing on the 27th. (http://shoebei.wordpress.com/)

This Friday, that is.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 27, 2012, 03:55:04 PM
About to play in Boston's Church of the Advent; first time!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on April 27, 2012, 03:56:15 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 27, 2012, 03:55:04 PM
About to play in Boston's Church of the Advent; first time!

Will there be cookies?  As well as a CD?   8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 27, 2012, 03:57:30 PM
There is to be a reception afterwards! And, yes, tape will be rolling.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 27, 2012, 05:43:34 PM
Intermission now. Flubbed some notes, they'll be imperfections on the document. Live, though, it all felt good.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 28, 2012, 05:00:22 AM
After enjoying the concert in its entirety . . . although in a perfect world, I should have liked to have been better practiced, to have played my own music better, even as 'twas, in context my performance (and particularly my composition) ranked high.  And they seem likely to invite me back.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on April 28, 2012, 05:55:02 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 28, 2012, 05:00:22 AM
After enjoying the concert in its entirety . . . although in a perfect world, I should have liked to have been better practiced, to have played my own music better, even as 'twas, in context my performance (and particularly my composition) ranked high.  And they seem likely to invite me back.

Yay Team!   :D

How big was the crowd?  Did you pass the hat or...?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on April 28, 2012, 06:53:44 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 28, 2012, 05:00:22 AM
After enjoying the concert in its entirety . . . although in a perfect world, I should have liked to have been better practiced, to have played my own music better, even as 'twas, in context my performance (and particularly my composition) ranked high.  And they seem likely to invite me back.

Well done, Karl. Let us know when video/audio is available, would love to check it out.  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: madaboutmahler on April 28, 2012, 07:58:39 AM
Congratulations, Karl. I look forward to hearing the recordings. :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 28, 2012, 10:19:55 AM
Thanks, lads! Watch This Space
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Scion7 on April 28, 2012, 12:11:23 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 28, 2012, 10:19:55 AM
Thanks, lads! Watch This Space

I will be - cuz I want them cookies!!!!!    :P
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 28, 2012, 01:43:37 PM
( There were cookies. )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Scion7 on April 28, 2012, 03:01:28 PM
damn your eyes!!!!!!!!!!!!!   >:D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 28, 2012, 06:58:04 PM
Hey, I didn't eat any.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Scion7 on April 29, 2012, 01:35:55 AM
Ok - you can SEE - go and sin no more.

Another cookieless Sunday.  :(
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on April 29, 2012, 05:39:28 AM
Henning's Contemporary Cookies - A major dozen at $4.33
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 05, 2012, 02:34:42 PM
Email has come in, out the blue. Chap in Switzerland is interested in Timbrel &amp; Dance (choir in 4 parts &amp; percussion) for his school choir.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on May 05, 2012, 02:51:41 PM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on April 29, 2012, 05:39:28 AM
Henning's Contemporary Cookies - A major dozen at $4.33

Hmmm!  A very cagey price!

Quote from: karlhenning on May 05, 2012, 02:34:42 PM
Email has come in, out the blue. Chap in Switzerland is interested in Timbrel &amp; Dance (choir in 4 parts &amp; percussion) for his school choir.

Word is spreading!  Maybe their performance will go viral on YouTube!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 05, 2012, 03:06:32 PM
I need to scare up the sound-file, chuck it onto SoundCloud....
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 13, 2012, 07:26:52 AM
Okay, done at last.

Timbrel & Dance, Op.73 is on SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/timbrel-and-dance-nov-03).

The piece is carried by Lux Nova Press, and a sample page can be seen here (http://www.luxnova.com/lnpwebstore/catalog.php?pcode=LNP-0165).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on May 18, 2012, 08:50:16 PM
Hey Karl, just out of curiosity, do you write your compositions out by hand or do you use a notation software program?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jowcol on May 24, 2012, 10:50:38 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 13, 2012, 07:26:52 AM
Okay, done at last.

Timbrel & Dance, Op.73 is on SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/timbrel-and-dance-nov-03).

The piece is carried by Lux Nova Press, and a sample page can be seen here (http://www.luxnova.com/lnpwebstore/catalog.php?pcode=LNP-0165).

Tres cool!  Thanks for sharing!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 24, 2012, 10:55:12 AM
Dude! Howdy, and thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on May 24, 2012, 01:11:21 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 13, 2012, 07:26:52 AM
Okay, done at last.

Timbrel & Dance, Op.73 is on SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/timbrel-and-dance-nov-03).

The piece is carried by Lux Nova Press, and a sample page can be seen here (http://www.luxnova.com/lnpwebstore/catalog.php?pcode=LNP-0165).


Wonderful. I love the pairing of percussion and choir. And the choral middle section is truly mesmerizing.
Awesome, Karl! Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on May 24, 2012, 08:29:34 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 13, 2012, 07:26:52 AM
Okay, done at last.

Timbrel & Dance, Op.73 is on SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/timbrel-and-dance-nov-03).

The piece is carried by Lux Nova Press, and a sample page can be seen here (http://www.luxnova.com/lnpwebstore/catalog.php?pcode=LNP-0165).

Ritualistic and primitive, Karl! Very cool work. The middle section is especially haunting. Being a former percussionist, I'm a sucker for a hard-driven rhythm. ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 27, 2012, 01:43:05 PM
Not much news. I had a great time playing clarinet as a guest in a church service this morning: The Prayer of St Gregory by Hovhaness (which this organist and I have played before); a chorale prelude by Healy Willan (not a bad little piece, although there are some parallel fifths in one measure, which he tried ineffectually to kick sand over); and a frankly trite Trumpet Prelude (of a jaunty character, so we actually played it as the postlude) by Gordon Young.

The choir of First Church Boston will sing the concert in (I think) October; and the program will include a piece of mine, which they have song some three times before, the motet which I composed for that choir.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Lisztianwagner on May 27, 2012, 02:15:40 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 13, 2012, 07:26:52 AM
Okay, done at last.

Timbrel & Dance, Op.73 is on SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/timbrel-and-dance-nov-03).

The piece is carried by Lux Nova Press, and a sample page can be seen here (http://www.luxnova.com/lnpwebstore/catalog.php?pcode=LNP-0165).

It sounds very brilliant, I will surely listen to it later this afternoon. :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on May 27, 2012, 02:19:29 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 27, 2012, 01:43:05 PM
Not much news. I had a great time playing clarinet as a guest in a church service this morning: The Prayer of St Gregory by Hovhaness (which this organist and I have played before); a chorale prelude by Healy Willan (not a bad little piece, although there are some parallel fifths in one measure, which he tried ineffectually to kick sand over); and a frankly trite Trumpet Prelude (of a jaunty character, so we actually played it as the postlude) by Gordon Young.

The choir of First Church Boston will sing the concert in (I think) October; and the program will include a piece of mine, which they have song some three times before, the motet which I composed for that choir.


The Prayer for St Gregory is a very nice piece. Did you record this performance at all?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 27, 2012, 02:41:25 PM
The service was recorded; don't know when a copy will reach me. Watch This Space : )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 27, 2012, 03:39:33 PM
Quote from: Lisztianwagner on May 27, 2012, 02:15:40 PM
It sounds very brilliant, I will surely listen to it later this afternoon. :)

I do hope that you like it, mi amica
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Lisztianwagner on May 28, 2012, 08:43:09 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 27, 2012, 03:39:33 PM
I do hope that you like it, mi amica

Excellent piece, Karl, I appreciated it very much! The combination of chorus and percussion is rather particular, but also rather impressive and brilliant. Hat off! ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 28, 2012, 11:11:21 AM
Mille grazie!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on May 28, 2012, 05:39:52 PM
Karl, what's the idea or story behind Timbrel & Dance, Op.73?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 29, 2012, 02:14:45 AM
Short version: it's a piece I wrote for use at the Cathedral, John.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 29, 2012, 03:55:34 AM
Medium-length version:

For November of 2003 (cor, that long ago?) the then music director at the Cathedral Church of St Paul in Boston, Mark Engelhardt (wonderful choir director, and equally wonderful organist) invited me to furnish music for an Evensong.  The Cathedral Choir had already sung (and enjoyed singing) a setting in English which I had composed of the Song of Mary, so Mark wanted that Canticle as a starting point.

At this point, I don't rightly recall either why I was inspired to compose a setting of Psalm 150 (as opposed to the choir singing the Psalm to a Psalm-tone, which is customary at an Evensong . . . and the choir may have done both on that occasion, i.e. singing one Psalm to a Psalm-tone, as well as Timbrel and Dance . . . it's all a bit foggy at this remove), nor why I decided to include percussion in the setting (apart, I mean, from the fact that I had already written a few pieces for various percussion ensemble groupings, so that I find the medium entirely congenial).  And I may just have shown the piece to Mark, for his general response, where in the event he so took to the piece, that he decided he wanted to include it in the Evensong, and thus hire a few percussionists to supplement the service.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on May 29, 2012, 10:16:04 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 29, 2012, 03:55:34 AM
Medium-length version:

For November of 2003 (cor, that long ago?) the then music director at the Cathedral Church of St Paul in Boston, Mark Engelhardt (wonderful choir director, and equally wonderful organist) invited me to furnish music for an Evensong.  The Cathedral Choir had already sung (and enjoyed singing) a setting in English which I had composed of the Song of Mary, so Mark wanted that Canticle as a starting point.

At this point, I don't rightly recall either why I was inspired to compose a setting of Psalm 150 (as opposed to the choir singing the Psalm to a Psalm-tone, which is customary at an Evensong . . . and the choir may have done both on that occasion, i.e. singing one Psalm to a Psalm-tone, as well as Timbrel and Dance . . . it's all a bit foggy at this remove), nor why I decided to include percussion in the setting (apart, I mean, from the fact that I had already written a few pieces for various percussion ensemble groupings, so that I find the medium entirely congenial).  And I may just have shown the piece to Mark, for his general response, where in the event he so took to the piece, that he decided he wanted to include it in the Evensong, and thus hire a few percussionists to supplement the service.

Interesting, Karl. It's certainly a cool sounding work.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 29, 2012, 11:28:31 AM
Thanks for listening, John.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 12, 2012, 06:54:22 AM
Re-post . . . long due for a re-fresh, not least because — eek! — is that . . . MIDI of the Op.102? — ghastly!

26 February De profundis (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg396045.html#msg396045) [ Jaya Lakshminarayan & friends ]

15 March Passion rehearsal A (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/dress-rehearsal.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal B (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/shut-up-n-let-music-do-talkin-some-more.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal C (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/corrivideum.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

12 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/revisiting-moon.html) [ k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble (Bloom/Henning/Cienniwa) ]

18 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/later-at-kings.html) [ Bloom/Henning ]

23 May pre-concert rehearsal (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/05/rehearsal-day-of.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

22 June recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/ande-then-there-was-library.html) [ N. Chamberlain/B. Chamberlain/Henning ]

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part I (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg443626.html#msg443626)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part II (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg443627.html#msg443627)

Score of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444980.html#msg444980)

MIDI of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg436576.html#msg436576)

Score of Suspension Bridge (In Dave’s Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444979.html#msg444979)

MIDI of Suspension Bridge (In Dave’s Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444978.html#msg444978)

Score of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg445883.html#msg445883)

MIDI of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg446478.html#msg446478)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 12, 2012, 06:55:56 AM
I've not yet resumed actual writing, but I find my musical mind increasingly turning to . . . the Cello Sonatina, in particular.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 12, 2012, 07:08:23 AM
No k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble concerts on the 2012 calendar at the moment. I had an October date, but Heinrich asked leave to bump me for a guest ensemble coming in from out of town.  So, at the moment, two 2013 dates.

Judging from playing at First Congo last month, I shall need to have the Bb overhauled . . . well, oiled certainly.

At present the only piece I am obliged anybody needs me to write is a Kyrie for Sine Nomine's fall concert; a modest requisite enough, but I want to make it count.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 13, 2012, 04:03:28 AM
Almost miraculously (as it sometimes seems to me) I've dug out my notebook, and started scribbling this morning.  An idea — an alternate idea, really, for the Kyrie, for which I already have some sketches (if I can find them).  The measures I drew up to-day, I may just wind up pitching in the trash anyway;  but I am pleased because this was an idea which floated into my mind as my head lay on the pillow at eleven of last night's clock, and I rather wanted to remember it this morning.  So just that little mental exercise has me a bit chuffed.

I think it is not too much to say that I am back in the business.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 14, 2012, 09:17:59 AM
On both the 10:40 train last night, and the Red Line this morning, I scrawled away at some piano music, which I think will be for the Cello Sonatina.  Here again, writing all the while I reserve the possibility of just tossing it in the bin and starting afresh.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: springrite on June 14, 2012, 09:20:27 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 12, 2012, 07:08:23 AM
No k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble concerts on the 2012 calendar at the moment. I had an October date, but Heinrich asked leave to bump me for a guest ensemble coming in from out of town.  So, at the moment, two 2013 dates.



If at all possible for an October date, you know I will be easy traveling distance, being in Baltimore for a conference...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 14, 2012, 09:25:48 AM
Shoot me a PM reminding me of dates, Paul?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 22, 2012, 12:57:36 PM
Fie, that the October date I consented to forgo looks as if it might have suited your schedule. Looking out for Plan B....
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Lisztianwagner on July 06, 2012, 07:54:45 AM
Just finished listening to Mirage; great music, excellent job, Karl! :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on July 06, 2012, 08:13:51 AM
Quote from: Lisztianwagner on July 06, 2012, 07:54:45 AM
Just finished listening to Mirage; great music, excellent job, Karl! :) 

0:)  Amen!   0:)


Karl! We need an update!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 06, 2012, 09:29:09 AM
Quote from: Lisztianwagner on July 06, 2012, 07:54:45 AM
Just finished listening to Mirage; great music, excellent job, Karl! :)

Grazie, Ilaria! I can send you a score, if you like.

Quote from: Cato on July 06, 2012, 08:13:51 AM
0:)  Amen!   0:)


Karl! We need an update!

News is thin on the ground, Cato.

Before heading out of Boston for my mini-vacation, I had been at occasional work pushing the Cello Sonatina towards completion.  That work is not yet done, but . . . .

Chatting with my buddy Paul while bobbing in the surf at Horseneck Beach, I learnt that the choir Sine Nomine's schedule (and hence, programming) may yet change for the coming season;  and to further encourage me to go ahead and finish off a Kyrie, he reminded me that in any case, it is a piece which the FCB Choir could sing.

Thus, the most recent actual activity, compositionally speaking, was some more tinkering with a sketch of the Kyrie.  In truth, I must have some three or four sketches strewn about, but my recent work has confirmed me in pursuing the possibilities of this particular sketch . . . .

There may be some (short-term) conducting work for me. Or, there may not.  We shall see.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 06, 2012, 09:34:07 AM
Oh! And Maria has made a request for a piece. So wheels are turning for that, as well . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Lisztianwagner on July 06, 2012, 09:46:16 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 06, 2012, 09:29:09 AM
Grazie, Ilaria! I can send you a score, if you like.

Of course I do, it would be wonderful! :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 06, 2012, 09:53:48 AM
With a little organization, I should have it off to you this weekend. Thank you!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Lisztianwagner on July 06, 2012, 10:13:45 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 06, 2012, 09:53:48 AM
With a little organization, I should have it off to you this weekend. Thank you!

Awesome, I'm looking forward to seeing the score; thank you so much!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 08, 2012, 08:29:06 AM
Just sent, Ilaria. Thank you!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Lisztianwagner on July 08, 2012, 09:09:39 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 08, 2012, 08:29:06 AM
Just sent, Ilaria. Thank you!

It has arrived, how wonderful!! No need to thank, the pleasure is mine, Karl. ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 09, 2012, 07:57:05 AM
Puttering now and again with this Kyrie. Is this really where it should go, or am I yielding to the path of least resistance?

Sometimes, the p. of l. r. (if this be such) is of service, too. (Or is that a cop-out?)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on July 09, 2012, 08:01:15 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 09, 2012, 07:57:05 AM
Puttering now and again with this Kyrie. Is this really where it should go, or am I yielding to the path of least resistance?

Sometimes, the p. of l. r. (if this be such) is of service, too. (Or is that a cop-out?)

Where does the music want to go?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 09, 2012, 08:17:15 AM
Well, it starts out in strict imitation, only after the fourth voice comes in, I seem to hear a somewhat different direction. I suppose I want to feel certain that I'm not being lazy. But -- I might be.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 09, 2012, 08:29:11 AM
I suppose, too, that it is what I do with it hereafter which may justify the question, one way or the other.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on July 09, 2012, 11:39:04 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 09, 2012, 08:17:15 AM
Well, it starts out in strict imitation, only after the fourth voice comes in, I seem to hear a somewhat different direction. I suppose I want to feel certain that I'm not being lazy. But -- I might be.

There is your answer!  I would follow that direction!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 09, 2012, 11:48:47 AM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: 3rd Possibility
Post by: Cato on July 09, 2012, 01:13:12 PM
Quote from: Cato on July 09, 2012, 11:39:04 AM
There is your answer!  I would follow that direction!

Of course, like the Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz says: "Some people go both ways!"   0:)

You could follow your instinctive "other direction" by adding a voice AND continue with your "Strict imitation."

In music (practically) all things are possible!  Whether they should be is the decision of the composer's unconscious ear.

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 09, 2012, 01:15:34 PM
I'm walking that fine line ... I know what Luke means, in writing stuff one actively dislikes. I'm trying to channel aright, aforetime.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 12, 2012, 01:20:09 PM
Well, Henningmusick just may happen in November, after all. Possibly in Atlanta. Possibly in So. Carolina.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 15, 2012, 11:23:27 AM
Well, as I've noted off-line to Cato, I've been working on the Kyrie at last to-day.

I have sketches strewn here and about, which I've scribbled now and again over an improbably long time. I am at last juggling it all together in Sibelius, and it sound much, much better than I feel that I have any right to expect.

Of course, now the pressure is on to carry the whole piece out in a way to fulfill this promise . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on July 15, 2012, 12:16:54 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 12, 2012, 01:20:09 PM
Well, Henningmusick just may happen in November, after all. Possibly in Atlanta. Possibly in So. Carolina.

I'll be at both for sure. I'm still new to the ATL area but will assist you with whatever is needed.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 15, 2012, 05:39:18 PM
Thanks, Greg!

Separately, I think I've finished the Kyrie.  I wound up fussing over the ending a bit (at first, I got to the open fifths, but I hadn't re-established D as the 'key').


As is . . . I am going to sleep on it, and look at it hard to-morrow.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 15, 2012, 05:57:28 PM
Enormously pleased, simply because it's the first double-bar I've worked my way to in quite some time.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 16, 2012, 03:03:24 PM
I made two minor changes towards the end; I just felt there was too much stop-&-start going on, so I shortened a couple of the rests serving as written-in pauses.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 17, 2012, 04:30:10 AM
Morally prepared to pronounce the Kyrie done; c'est-à-dire, I've sent it off to Paul.

Now, to wrap up the Cello Sonatina. It's kind of convenient, actually, to have these small-scale works to wrap up, by way of getting back into the groove (take him away for re-grooving…)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 19, 2012, 05:27:09 AM
Paul's response is as yet curiously incomplete: Still looking at the Kyrie. Very nice so far.

How far it continues to be nice, is anyone's guess ; )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 19, 2012, 11:08:48 AM
I am hitting the Cello Sonatina to-night. The world may not be ready, but I am.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 20, 2012, 02:10:41 AM
(* shoos the crickets *)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 20, 2012, 02:19:05 AM
Not a ton of work on the Cello Sonatina last night, but good work. The hunt is afoot.

And, for those who do not read score, but may be curious what the Kyrie is up to . . . I have tried to attach a MIDI file, but when I try to post the message, I get routed to "Start a New Topic."
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 20, 2012, 04:46:08 AM
In the immediate pipeline (which I think it not overweaning of me to speak of, having just wrapped up the Kyrie) is tying up and putting a bow on the Cello Sonatina, which I feel I have now got by the short hairs; and then a wind piece by request of mine exquisite Maria, who requested something broad and spacious after the spirit of Out in the Sun (really one of my hits, I should think).  I am thinking (bottom to top) tuba, bass tn, two tenor tns (I do dig that foundation, so to speak), four horns, bass clarinet, English horn, three oboes and sopranino clarinet. The Artist's Studio (There's a Wide World in There).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 20, 2012, 04:48:00 AM
Maybe between the Sonatina and the big wind piece, I may write up the last of the clarinet duos (some little time I decided to keep it to a set of five).  Come to think of it, I should get the most of them translated from MS. to Sibelius this summer.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 22, 2012, 05:39:27 AM
Breathtaking lot of work I did on the Cello Sonatina yesterday. Watch This Space.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 22, 2012, 12:00:35 PM
The piece is pretty much finished, barring (a) any further detail which I decide (and/or feel compelled) to add over the coming week, and (b) the Sibelius trouble I am having, in getting the tempo indications to show on the piano's treble staff, too.

With no further ado, this is the current stateof the Cello Sonatina [file deleted to conserve space]
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: madaboutmahler on July 22, 2012, 12:47:01 PM
Looks great, Karl. When ready, with your permission, I'd love to have a further look at the cello part and perhaps play it. :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Lisztianwagner on July 22, 2012, 12:59:48 PM
Quote from: madaboutmahler on July 22, 2012, 12:47:01 PM
Looks great, Karl. When ready, with your permission, I'd love to have a further look at the cello part and perhaps play it. :)

+1 :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 22, 2012, 01:05:10 PM
Thank you both! I am aiming to have the score in finished condition next weekend.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on July 22, 2012, 03:23:04 PM
Looks good, Karl.

I'm anxiously awaiting to hear more about a wind piece you mentioned earlier.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 22, 2012, 04:47:34 PM
It's going to start with the world's first English horn and sopranino clarinet duet.  Well, I haven't done the research, so I don't know that it will be the very first.  But, the first great English horn and sopranino clarinet duet, that's certain.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 22, 2012, 05:12:51 PM
Really excited to have finished up these two pieces (the Kyrie and the Vc Sonatina), and ready to plunge into the new wind ensemble piece.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 22, 2012, 05:31:11 PM
Something I meant to do long ago (the choir director expressed warm interest, all I had to do was find the score) was, to get the utility, service music from the Evening Service in D to the m.d. of an Episcopal parish here in Cambridge.

Well, I've finally done. Here's hopin'.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 23, 2012, 03:07:09 AM
I mean, hope is not wildly misplaced, as his choir sing a weekly Evensong. I've sent him the Kyrie, too. At present, plans to write out the other parts of the Mass Ordinary are so far out, that plans is overstatement. But if, between this Cambridge chappie and Paul, there may arise something akin to demand....

Not that anyone is keeping tabs (I had to think, myself ... and you know what effort thinking costs me) but before this recent conclusion of the Kyrie, the last piece I had finished was one of the (as yet unperformed) clarinet duos, which I completed in MS. while cavorting in Puerto Rico this past February. It's been a healthy sabbatical, and I'm enjoying the return to on the job.

As with Out in the Sun, I'm thinking a group weighted towards a lower tessitura, generally. Although, with all these oboes (and a sopranino clarinet) the new scoring has more instruments of higher frequencies. Part of the inspiration there must be my recent(-ish) revisitation of the Shostakovich Op.43, with that famous keening-oboes passage.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 23, 2012, 04:02:11 PM
I found the work-around!  I mean, I started a fresh file, wherein the tempo marking were behaving as they ought, and I copied-&-pasted the work from the now-old file.

I do think it may be completely, utterly done:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Lisztianwagner on July 24, 2012, 02:35:42 AM
Thank you for sending the score of the Cello Sonatina, Karl! Can't wait to have a look at it! ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 24, 2012, 02:46:32 AM
Andiamo! : )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 24, 2012, 03:54:52 AM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on July 22, 2012, 03:23:04 PM
Looks good, Karl.

I'm anxiously awaiting to hear more about a wind piece you mentioned earlier.

Here's a delightful new twist: Maria specifically wants a contrabassoon in the piece!

In the spirit of wrapping up sundry loose ends: as my head lay on the pillow last night, ideas came to me (welcome ideas) for the last of the set of five clarinet duos, These Unlikely Events.  Did some scribbling on the train in to Boston this morning.  Rocking on!  With a little luck, I can have this pretty much finished by day's end.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on July 24, 2012, 04:34:57 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 24, 2012, 03:54:52 AM
Here's a delightful new twist: Maria specifically wants a contrabassoon in the piece!

In the spirit of wrapping up sundry loose ends: as my head lay on the pillow last night, ideas came to me (welcome ideas) for the last of the set of five clarinet duos, These Unlikely Events.  Did some scribbling on the train in to Boston this morning.  Rocking on!  With a little luck, I can have this pretty much finished by day's end.


Ah, the contrabassoon, that would fun!

Karl, do you ever use a software player to hear your compositions? I've recently purchased Aria Player from Garriton and it's fairly good. Does a good job of responding to verious dynamic notations.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 24, 2012, 04:37:50 AM
Well, there's a 'built-in' utility in Sibelius, very handy for proofing &c.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: madaboutmahler on July 24, 2012, 04:49:22 AM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on July 24, 2012, 04:34:57 AM
Karl, do you ever use a software player to hear your compositions? I've recently purchased Aria Player from Garriton and it's fairly good. Does a good job of responding to verious dynamic notations.

That's what I use too, Greg. Took me quite a long time to work out how to use it, but I very much enjoy it now. :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on July 24, 2012, 05:03:37 AM
Quote from: madaboutmahler on July 24, 2012, 04:49:22 AM
That's what I use too, Greg. Took me quite a long time to work out how to use it, but I very much enjoy it now. :)

My only issue is with the pan knob, every time I playback the pan knobs go back to their preset position which some times have instruments to the far left or right. But otherwise very pleased, some sounds are beautifully rendered.


Sorry to hijack your thread, Karl.  ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on July 24, 2012, 05:11:33 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 23, 2012, 03:07:09 AM


As with Out in the Sun, I'm thinking a group weighted towards a lower tessitura, generally.
Although, with all these oboes (and a sopranino clarinet) the new scoring has more instruments of higher frequencies.

Bass clarinets and English horns, Dude!   8)

How about Bass Recorders?

(http://www.music.iastate.edu/antiqua/g_bass_recorder.jpg)

With 9 harpsichords!  (I am having flashbacks to my ballet Sankt-Veits-Tanz-Am-Rhein which had, among other things, 9 harpsichords, English horns, bass clarinets, and a family of krummhorns.   :o  )

Quote from: karlhenning on July 24, 2012, 03:54:52 AM
Here's a delightful new twist: Maria specifically wants a contrabassoon in the piece!

Hmm!  In one sense, this should worry you!   :o   ;D

On the other hand, Russians tilt to the lower registers, which is why they produce such great bass voices.

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: madaboutmahler on July 24, 2012, 05:22:45 AM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on July 24, 2012, 05:03:37 AM
My only issue is with the pan knob, every time I playback the pan knobs go back to their preset position which some times have instruments to the far left or right. But otherwise very pleased, some sounds are beautifully rendered.


Sorry to hijack your thread, Karl.  ;D

I have never had that problem before, so am not quite sure if I can offer advice on the matter, apologies! I rarely use those anyway, maybe I should a little more...Yes, some of the sounds are wonderfully realistic for computerized sounds. I am generally very pleased with the software. :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 24, 2012, 05:26:13 AM
Quote from: Cato on July 24, 2012, 05:11:33 AM
How about Bass Recorders?

Bass recorders and nine harpsichords! Far out!

There's a group I have in view to offer this to . . . bass recorders might be a sticking point.  In a perfect world, though . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 24, 2012, 05:33:25 AM
Nine harpsichords: you know, in Boston, that is possible.  Needs a venue and certain logistics . . . definitely want a professional organization for that sort of muscle.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: madaboutmahler on July 24, 2012, 05:34:43 AM
Quote from: Cato on July 24, 2012, 05:11:33 AM
Bass clarinets and English horns, Dude!   8)

How about Bass Recorders?

(http://www.music.iastate.edu/antiqua/g_bass_recorder.jpg)

With 9 harpsichords!  (I am having flashbacks to my ballet Sankt-Veits-Tanz-Am-Rhein which had, among other things, 9 harpsichords, English horns, bass clarinets, and a family of krummhorns.   :o  )

;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 24, 2012, 05:37:20 AM
Quote from: Cato on July 24, 2012, 05:11:33 AM
. . . flashbacks to my ballet Sankt-Veits-Tanz-Am-Rhein . . . .

Hey, it took me a second, but I twig this. Grooveriffic!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on July 24, 2012, 06:23:45 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 24, 2012, 05:37:20 AM
Hey, it took me a second, but I twig this. Grooveriffic!

;D

It had at high points nonuple counterpoint, hence the 9 harpsichords. 3 bass clarinets, 3 English horns, 3 alto flutes, 3 bass flutes, 3 bassoons, and 3 krummhorns.   

Nine scenes as well: the score is long gone.   0:)

Just in case:

(http://www.melchior-franck-kreis.de/images/HP-Krummhorn.jpg)

"Krumm" in German means "bent."
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 24, 2012, 06:26:23 AM
Sounds like a no 9 dream!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 24, 2012, 05:25:26 PM
Some work done to-day on the fifth of the clarinet duos:

[ attachment dropped; newer version below ]
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 25, 2012, 03:54:13 AM
I forget what duration I was contemplating for this one . . . but then, I don't think I committed myself to any particular duration, so let's just see where she wants to go, eh?  There is an idea I have had in the back of my musical mind for this one, oh, for months . . . but this opening is something different. But related.  I can 'get to' my original idea, and make it into the jitterbug my mother always warned me against . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on July 25, 2012, 05:29:45 AM
For those who have the time, take a look at the score for the Sonatina for cello and piano, which Karl made available on the previous page.

It's a barn-burner!   0:)

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 25, 2012, 05:37:07 AM
Hose down your barns!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 25, 2012, 06:35:53 AM
Well, there's a chap at NEC I've met (and I thought the meeting went well enow), and I hain't heard back from him since.  Significant?

To-day a data point comes in that it may just be a question of a flaky personality.  Not necessarily a deal-breaker, natch, but . . . higher maintenance than I was aware of, and lawd knows of all my copious free time.

Still, inaction is not an option.

In short:  No news, and working behind the scenes to generate something akin to news.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 26, 2012, 04:23:19 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 23, 2012, 04:02:11 PM
I found the work-around!  I mean, I started a fresh file, wherein the tempo marking were behaving as they ought, and I copied-&-pasted the work from the now-old file.

I do think it may be completely, utterly done:

For those who do not get enough of an idea of the Cello Sonatina from the score, and who can bear the horrors of MIDI, listen here (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/sonatina-for-cello-and-piano).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: ibanezmonster on July 26, 2012, 06:51:38 PM
Did you use Sibelius 5 for this? That cello sounds VERY "MIDI-ish," indeed. That's why I love Sibelius 6 so much- excellent playback with Sound Essentials built-in, and the absence of the retarded Ribbon menu that 7 has.

This would sound good live, of course, without that MIDI cello lol.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 27, 2012, 03:17:14 AM
Yes, an actual cello sounds much, much better.
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on July 27, 2012, 05:50:01 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 27, 2012, 03:17:14 AM
Yes, an actual cello sounds much, much better.


Not if you're a robot. (assuming robots love MIDI sounds)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 27, 2012, 05:53:19 AM
I make it a practice to assume nothing regarding what robots may love. (Although there was that one-act play I wrote at Wooster . . . .)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 27, 2012, 03:40:46 PM
Guess that's it really ... Greg was justifiably withering about the MIDI cello ....
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: John Copeland on July 27, 2012, 05:35:13 PM
By all the Boston Bruins, I thought I would pop in and see how things were going with the Cantata.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 27, 2012, 06:57:45 PM
The Cantata is not yet brewin' in Boston, it's still maltin'.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 28, 2012, 02:57:43 PM
Mi vida loca (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2012/07/missed-connection.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on July 28, 2012, 03:35:20 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 28, 2012, 02:57:43 PM
Mi vida loca (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2012/07/missed-connection.html)

DOH!

But hey, priorities, right?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 28, 2012, 04:29:41 PM
Exactly!

And . . . here is the current state of #5:

[  Attachment dropped, newer version below  ]
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 29, 2012, 06:16:40 AM
Part of what I was a-scribbling on the train was the inverted canon in what is now mm. 55-71. I mean, so what, a canon, you can't throw a brick without hitting a composer who's writ a canon. But: it sounds mighty cool. That's what I'm talkin'.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: John Copeland on July 29, 2012, 06:55:20 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 29, 2012, 06:16:40 AM
That's what I'm talkin'.

:D
LOL

"Okay, when you're done with that thing brother, lay it on the music table out here so we can hear it.  Let us hear that canon blow!"
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 29, 2012, 08:05:26 AM
Huzzah! I think I may just be about done with this 'un. (Now if only I can find my MS. for № 4 . . . .)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 29, 2012, 10:41:18 AM
Next up: adapting Marginalia for garden-variety string quartet . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 29, 2012, 11:29:04 AM
Oof! I had it, but I had goofed in not saving the original cello ensemble file before the string quartet alterations. I had completed those latter! But I had to undo back to the Ur-text to save the original. Done. But then, in trying to re-do, I managed to crash Sibelius.

Bad news: must do over.

Two bits of good news: original is clear, and the do-over will take me 10 mins, tops.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 29, 2012, 11:42:22 AM
Didn't time myself, but I'm done.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 29, 2012, 02:10:40 PM
I may just possibly 're-open' № 5. There is an idea which was buzzing around as I was working on the piece, for which I never quite found an insertion point; but as I mull over the last page, either I shall decide to leave it as is, or I shall find where the 'forgotten' material has a home.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 29, 2012, 03:08:23 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 29, 2012, 10:41:18 AM
Next up: adapting Marginalia for garden-variety string quartet . . . .

Oh, here:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 29, 2012, 03:14:52 PM
Re-post, and a re-fresh:

26 February De profundis (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg396045.html#msg396045) [ Jaya Lakshminarayan & friends ]

15 March Passion rehearsal A (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/dress-rehearsal.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal B (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/shut-up-n-let-music-do-talkin-some-more.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal C (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/corrivideum.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

12 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/revisiting-moon.html) [ k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble (Bloom/Henning/Cienniwa) ]

18 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/later-at-kings.html) [ Bloom/Henning ]

23 May pre-concert rehearsal (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/05/rehearsal-day-of.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

22 June recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/ande-then-there-was-library.html) [ N. Chamberlain/B. Chamberlain/Henning ]

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part I (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg443626.html#msg443626)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part II (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg443627.html#msg443627)

Score of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444980.html#msg444980)

MIDI of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg436576.html#msg436576)

Score of Suspension Bridge (In Dave’s Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444979.html#msg444979)

MIDI of Suspension Bridge (In Dave’s Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444978.html#msg444978)

Score of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg445883.html#msg445883)

MIDI of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg446478.html#msg446478)

Kyrie (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg644073.html#msg644073), Op.106 № 1

Cello Sonatina (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg646180.html#msg646180), Op.105

These Unlikely Events, Op.104 № 5 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg647791.html#msg647791)

Marginalia (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg647890.html#msg647890), Op.96a № 2 (string quartet)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: ibanezmonster on July 29, 2012, 03:21:59 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 29, 2012, 06:16:40 AM
Part of what I was a-scribbling on the train was the inverted canon in what is now mm. 55-71. I mean, so what, a canon, you can't throw a brick without hitting a composer who's writ a canon. But: it sounds mighty cool. That's what I'm talkin'.
Ever written a crab canon? Those are just way too fun to write.  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 29, 2012, 03:23:53 PM
I have not. (Not sure where I'd put one . . . .)

What's shakin' at the Gazebo, dude?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 30, 2012, 03:49:10 AM
The Quest for the MS. of № 4 is on-going . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 30, 2012, 03:14:16 PM
New & Improved № 5!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on July 30, 2012, 05:08:02 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 30, 2012, 03:14:16 PM
New & Improved № 5!

Trust me: they are new and improved!  As good as version one was, this has about 40 new bars of great stuff!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 31, 2012, 02:26:21 AM
Thanks, Cato! I started writing those 40-odd bars on the train in the morning, continued on my lunch hour, and finished (pen-&-paper MS.) on the evening commute. The 'hemiola game' of mm. 139-140, which can then be used as a hinge to recall the 6/8-VS.-alla-breve of the first page, was exactly what I had in mind, as the "stuff" I meant to include which somehow I ran past on my first plunge to the final double-bar.  In the back of my mind, I really did not want to lose that . . . and in all events, in that first attempt towards the end, I was finding myself compromising the 13-measure repetition which was another of the end-game ideas.  Now, by gum, I've got it all ; )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 31, 2012, 02:26:54 AM
And I've found № 4!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 31, 2012, 05:59:29 AM
Word just in from my ol' clarinet teacher.  No direct musical response to № 5, but she may be able to use them with her students.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 31, 2012, 06:05:37 AM
Man, I just slung a pronoun out there with no proper antecedent. I am in utter disgrace.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 31, 2012, 06:37:26 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 23, 2012, 04:02:11 PM
I found the work-around!  I mean, I started a fresh file, wherein the tempo marking were behaving as they ought, and I copied-&-pasted the work from the now-old file.

Word is that young Helen will bring the Sonatina in for her lesson to-morrow.

And Our Man in Nashville (who is a woman) is fixin' to read it with a pianist . . . may have non-MIDI sound by and by.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 31, 2012, 06:43:54 AM
Well, and shucks:  here is the new string quartet version of Lutosławski's Lullaby . . . which was originally a piano piece, which I then took as the springboard for the three-movement suite for cello ensemble in four parts, It's all in your head (not that that's a bad place for everything to be).  That suite has sort of sat on the shelf all this time (the cellist, for whose students the piece was invited, has been divorced, and has since returned to France);  so for years now, I've kind of meant to see about adapting the suite for regular string quartet. (Am I boring you?)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 31, 2012, 08:56:02 AM
Also, I've sent Lutosławski’s Lullaby & Marginalia to Dana, the intrepid soul who called into existence, and gave the first bold performanmce of what one critic has called the worst viola sonata in the world.  Because, hey, you never know, he may play in a quartet.

I sent them, too, to a conductor friend in Michigan, as an odd chance, really; but he's going to see about the possibility of having the piece read as part of a festival there. Good gracious, that would mean . . . publicity!

What else to say?  For Way Down the Road (somewhere in Op.110 territory) I have schemes for a set of orchestral songs (light-ish scoring, really).  Before that distant task, though, there is White Nights to finish
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: madaboutmahler on July 31, 2012, 11:29:56 AM
Great news, Karl!

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 01, 2012, 02:12:23 AM
Thanks, Daniel!

Last night's work took an unexpected turn, and it involved an entirely other Op.110 . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 01, 2012, 06:57:23 AM
So . . . on Twitter I follow (and in this admittedly limited sense, have 'met') flutist Meerenai Shim (http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=web&cd=1&sqi=2&ved=0CGQQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmeerenai.com%2F&ei=zUIZUNqMAueRiAK-wIGQBg&usg=AFQjCNGDD9mRd3_aaZ8DC1v577RxpA9rMw&sig2=TdemTRXJvRv_zElnozvbow) of San Francisco (well, in S.F., anyway);  she has a fine début album out, Sometimes the City is Silent (http://meerenai.com/main/index.php/cd/).  Yesterday, she tweeted a reminder for a Call for Scores, whose deadline was yesterday (i.e., 31 July). As I blogged last night (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2012/07/a-lark-really.html), she must have sent a tweet abroad (probably more than one) erewhile, but I had not noticed (likely before my re-immersion into composing).  Seeing yesterday's tweet, though, I thought, Why on earth not?

So . . . I dropped (temporarily) both the duos (I need to fling № 4 into Sibelius, lay out parts for № 5, and check on parts for the earlier ones) and Après-lullaby (sorting out the conversion from cello ensemble to string quartet) and concentrated on chopping out a flute solo piece.

I began scribbling on the 17:10 train out of North Station . . . obviously stopped the pen while driving home, picking up some groceries (needed some flounder fillets, tinned peas, butter, &c.) and eating dinner (a lovely roast chicken) . . . and had the score ready for delivery at 21:30.

As I took up the pen on that train, I had in my notebook a few pages of sketches for a number of other pieces; and I freely drew on motifs there 'available'; so this flute solo is a kind of commentary on a couple of other pieces.  Thus the title is Airy Distillatesairy for the flute, distillates for the derivation of materials.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 01, 2012, 07:02:00 AM
Hm, I suppose I can really drop the Fl beside all the staves other than the top . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on August 01, 2012, 07:05:22 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 01, 2012, 06:57:23 AM


So . . . I dropped (temporarily) both the duos (I need to fling № 4 into Sibelius, lay out parts for № 5, and check on parts for the earlier ones) and Après-lullaby (sorting out the conversion from cello ensemble to string quartet) and concentrated on chopping out a flute solo piece.

I began scribbling on the 17:10 train out of North Station . . . obviously stopped the pen while driving home, picking up some groceries (needed some flounder fillets, tinned peas, butter, &c.) and eating dinner (a lovely roast chicken) . . . and had the score ready for delivery at 21:30.


Wait! What happened   :o   to the flounder fillets?!    ???    ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 01, 2012, 07:10:17 AM
Quite possibly in the freezer . . . unlike These Unlikely Events ; )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on August 01, 2012, 10:57:13 AM
Karl's story about the flute composition brings rise to the German term Gebrauchsmusik.

A flute player needs some new music to showcase her talent, a composer always on the lookout for a concert with his works "by chance" (?) discovers her call slightly beyond the time limit, and "inspiration" is catalyzed instantly!

Under such circumstances, despite what one might suspect about composing under them, masterpieces can be born.   
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 01, 2012, 10:58:57 AM
And the flounder (taken internally) is said to be good for my brain . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 01, 2012, 11:04:54 AM
Meerenai updated her blog post viz. the Call. Not surprisingly, she received more than a hundred submissions! Brave soul . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 02, 2012, 05:03:47 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 31, 2012, 06:37:26 AM
Word is that young Helen will bring the Sonatina in for her lesson to-morrow.

The report is in: "She got a good start in it."

The composer is relieved that there was no crash-&-burn!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 02, 2012, 05:24:40 AM
In soft news to-day . . . flutist & composer Nicole Chamberlain (http://www.nikkinotes.com/) (with whom, followers of Henningmusick may well note, I have played on a number of occasions in both Boston and Atlanta) has kindly consented to take a look at Airy Distillates.

A couple of clarinetists I know virtually, including one who played in Brett's wedding (that long-ago-seeming Op.93) are in Nebraska at ClarinetFest . . . I'm sending some Unlikely Events, to see what word on the street may be . . . .

Scrawling on hard copy of the Ur-text of Après-lullaby on the Green line here, the Commuter Rail there, and I think I have essentially sorted out the string quartet adaptation.  Will plug it into Sibelius to-night.  Will also plug These U. Ev. № 4 into Sibelius.  If the work is very efficient, I may well begin Sibelius-ish work on the new winds piece.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 02, 2012, 01:05:48 PM
Earlier this week, I sent Marginalia "cold" to two different (though both apparently young) SQs here in Boston.

I did not expect much, so I haven't mentioned it.

And maybe not much is yet to be expected, but very nice word just came from one of them, making me welcome to send the other two movements ....
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 02, 2012, 06:43:57 PM
Après-lullaby, the string quartet, is now ready!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 03, 2012, 03:52:25 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 02, 2012, 05:24:40 AM
. . . Will also plug These U. Ev. № 4 into Sibelius.

Did that last night, too.

– Parenthetically, I found it thoroughly delicious to re-visit Après-lullaby last night. Fond as I am of (the quite old, by now) Lutosławski's Lullaby, and of Marginalia which I scribbled over a long-ish weekend while visiting an old musical friend in Maryland, I think the last piece in the suite is its apex . . . possessed both of some musical rigors, and of some genuinely lyrical flashes.

I probably had not even looked at These Unlikely Events № 4 since returning to Boston from our February vacation;  I had certainly clean forgot where I had left the MS., so that I was a few days locating it.  One downside to letting it out of sight like that is, I forgot that I need to add some detail to the varied return to the [A] material.  The first page has (a bit unusual for me) closely managed dynamic instructions;  it just won't do to leave the return to [A] dynamically underattended . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 05, 2012, 06:46:50 AM
Some low-key developments. The SQ here in Boston nicely acknowledged receipt of the scores/parts, say they will be in touch.

For (well) the first time since we were graduated in the same class, I am back in touch with a wonderfully talented singer from my Wooster days, who is now directing a chamber choir in Canada.

And an excellent clarinetist here in Boston has said, Sure, send those duos along.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 05, 2012, 12:18:03 PM
№ 4 itself.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 06, 2012, 02:26:27 AM
There's a competition. Should I bother?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 07, 2012, 01:47:52 AM
And you thought there was no progress. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2012/08/postcards-from-edge.html)
Title: Re: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 07, 2012, 07:50:32 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 05, 2012, 06:46:50 AM
For (well) the first time since we were graduated in the same class, I am back in touch with a wonderfully talented singer from my Wooster days, who is now directing a chamber choir in Canada.

I've now sent Janet some six scores.
Title: Re: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 07, 2012, 07:51:17 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 06, 2012, 02:26:27 AM
There's a competition. Should I bother?

Not excited about a 60€ entry fee.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 07, 2012, 02:21:41 PM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on July 22, 2012, 03:23:04 PM
I'm anxiously awaiting to hear more about a wind piece you mentioned earlier.

Thinking of adding alto flute, tenor saxophone & harp.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 08, 2012, 05:25:12 AM
The thought that, at last, the recording of Angular Whimsies may just eventually arrive, prompted me to send the duos to the bass clarinetist.

Meanwhile, over at the blog, I learn to-day (!) that my very first music teacher had attended the Lenny-&amp;-Gould Brahms event. Dizzying thought!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on August 10, 2012, 04:32:24 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 08, 2012, 05:25:12 AM
Meanwhile, over at the blog, I learn to-day (!) that my very first music teacher had attended the Lenny-&amp;-Gould Brahms event. Dizzying thought!

It is dizzying (wish I'd been there...or maybe not. I would have been 8, not old enough to appreciate it). It is also dizzying to discover you have six siblings! I have five. Folks of the previous generation were very productive  :D

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 10, 2012, 06:26:05 AM
How do you keep track of all your'n, Sarge?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on August 10, 2012, 06:42:41 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 10, 2012, 06:26:05 AM
How do you keep track of all your'n, Sarge?

I don't. I've given up  ;D ...5 siblings, 14 nieces and nephews and their spouses, 9 great nieces and nephews....

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 10, 2012, 06:46:44 AM
Aye, I'm finding it roughly as hopeless.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 11, 2012, 05:47:38 PM
It's just a start, but a start it is.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 15, 2012, 03:02:29 AM
More and gradual progress on the new score.

Almost 10 days since I sent a résumé, but no acknowledgement at all. Wonder if this means that it's an organization I should feel better not being attached to. Or, of course, maybe it's just summer vacation, and the notice was the last thing done before shuttering up for a week. Or three.

Henningmusick has found a new fan in Boston, an ex-pat Briton newly come to the bookstore. Very warm reaction to both Out in the Sun and Lunar Glare.

May have a nibble on the Passion, too: there is a wonderful choir in the Boston area, expert in the exquisite singing of sacred music. I met the conductor, oh, more than a decade ago when a piece of mine for brass quintet and organ was employed in a Christmas season program at St Paul's in Cambridge. The conversation never really took wing, then. Chanced to find the conductor on Facebook, and now is as much interaction as we've ever had.

You never know.  Being a composer is one long exercise in the virtue of patience.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 15, 2012, 03:19:57 PM
Word just in to-day: the Kyrie is a go in Boston this fall, possibly again in January.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 16, 2012, 05:45:13 AM
Fingers crossed anew viz. Passion. Hungry for the hat trick!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: cjvinthechair on August 16, 2012, 05:59:33 AM
Sure you've answered this...but don't intend going through 142 pages to find out !
Any places to hear your music on-line, particularly the choral work ?

Many thanks.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: CaughtintheGaze on August 16, 2012, 06:05:49 AM
Quote from: cjvinthechair on August 16, 2012, 05:59:33 AM
Sure you've answered this...but don't intend going through 142 pages to find out !
Any places to hear your music on-line, particularly the choral work ?

Many thanks.

Here's some of them: http://www.youtube.com/user/onlykarlhenning/videos
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 16, 2012, 02:44:00 PM
Quote from: cjvinthechair on August 16, 2012, 05:59:33 AM
Sure you've answered this...but don't intend going through 142 pages to find out !
Any places to hear your music on-line, particularly the choral work ?

Many thanks.

Thanks for asking!

There is some music of mine at ReverbNation (http://www.reverbnation.com/karlhenning).   And at Instant Encore (http://instantencore.com/contributor/contributor.aspx?CId=5142566).   And about an hour's worth, too, at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: cjvinthechair on August 17, 2012, 01:56:00 AM
Mm...like the Alleluia & Nunc particularly; would love to hear the full Passion. Does it exist in recording ?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 17, 2012, 02:04:56 AM
Aye, and I believe that Johan has kindly hosted it on a server.  I shall try to scare a link up!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 17, 2012, 02:21:26 AM
The Passion on Media Fire, courtesy of Johan. (http://www.mediafire.com/?wdpk77t7m042s7o)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 17, 2012, 03:55:43 AM
Paul requested it (or suggested it, anyway), so here it is: the Kyrie with rehearsal keyboard part.  (I see there is still a slur which I have not yet struck from the piano reduction. Can you find it? ; )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 18, 2012, 02:08:35 PM
Paul has acknowledged receipt of the Op.106 N°1, which is nice -- it's still summer, after all, he's playing a concert or two, and September is soon enow to be "on the job" w/ the FCB choir.

And Ariana, who played bass clarinet for Angular Whimsies, acknowledged receipt of These Unlikely Events.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 20, 2012, 02:00:19 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 11, 2012, 05:47:38 PM
It's just a start, but a start it is.

Fairly steady (though arguably incremental) progress on In the Artist's Studio. I almost feel surprised at the turns it is taking; OTOH, all the raw materials are there, in my sketches.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: cjvinthechair on August 22, 2012, 10:35:10 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 17, 2012, 02:21:26 AM
The Passion on Media Fire, courtesy of Johan. (http://www.mediafire.com/?wdpk77t7m042s7o)
Sorry, Karl - catching up with 'life' ! Now downloaded & currently listening to your 'Passion'....won't be offering a critique (hardly qualified !) but if you never hear from me again, safe to assume I didn't enjoy it ! Pleasant so far, though..despite slight surprise at a capella (my lack of imagination, not yours).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 22, 2012, 10:37:56 AM
Then — I shall hope to hear from you, at some point : )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 24, 2012, 04:47:59 AM
Work continues on In the Artist's Studio (yesterday's blog post here (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2012/08/when-least-expected.html))

And an e-mail acknowledgement did at last come in, this morning, on the CV I sent to a certain choral society.  We shall see.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 26, 2012, 05:22:47 PM
Forgot what a pain i' th' neck the Amazon mp3 Downloader can be, too. Best get the task done with ....
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidRoss on August 27, 2012, 04:24:31 AM
Guten Morgen, Karl!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 27, 2012, 04:25:46 AM
Bonjour, Dave!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 27, 2012, 03:02:23 PM
Current state:
Title: Re: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 30, 2012, 06:06:42 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 26, 2012, 05:22:47 PM
Forgot what a pain i' th' neck the Amazon mp3 Downloader can be, too. Best get the task done with ....

I seem at last to have got the knack of this arcane process. So now, at last, all the stuff I have had "up in the cloud" is now down to earth, as well.  Which means I'll listen to it all, and more.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Kastchei on August 30, 2012, 07:51:41 AM
Nice compositions, Karl.
I like your Alleluia in D very much.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 30, 2012, 08:47:16 AM
Thank you!

The Alleluia in D may be the closest thing yet to a "hit" — it's been sung by at least six choirs (one of them in Sweden).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 30, 2012, 08:51:28 AM
Ideas are continuing to flow, and in a most satisfactory manner, for In the Artist's Studio.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 17, 2012, 04:36:14 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 30, 2012, 08:51:28 AM
Ideas are continuing to flow, and in a most satisfactory manner, for In the Artist's Studio.

Oh, and I've been chipping away at a Credo for the unhurried Mass-in-progress.

In news of modest success, the choir of First Church in Boston will (again) sing a motet I wrote for them, Love is the spirit, as part of the service this coming Sunday, the 23rd.  The service live-streams at wers.org (http://wers.org/), and will begin at 11:00AM Chowder Time. For those fans of Henningmusick who do not mind listening to a service which surrounds it, this is a rare opportunity to hear it as it happens live.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 21, 2012, 07:53:04 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 17, 2012, 04:36:14 AM
In news of modest success, the choir of First Church in Boston will (again) sing a motet I wrote for them, Love is the spirit, as part of the service this coming Sunday, the 23rd.  The service live-streams at wers.org (http://wers.org/), and will begin at 11:00AM Chowder Time. For those fans of Henningmusick who do not mind listening to a service which surrounds it, this is a rare opportunity to hear it as it happens live.

This Sunday, FYI.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on September 22, 2012, 04:02:42 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 21, 2012, 07:53:04 AM
This Sunday, FYI.

Awesome! Thanks for info, Karl. Gonna do my best to listen.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 22, 2012, 04:46:26 AM
Thanks, Greg!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: madaboutmahler on September 22, 2012, 10:19:46 AM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on September 22, 2012, 04:02:42 AM
Awesome! Thanks for info, Karl. Gonna do my best to listen.

Hope to hear it too, Karl! :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 22, 2012, 11:19:09 AM
Thanks, Daniel!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 23, 2012, 06:18:20 AM
Rehearsal went very well. After rehearsal, a few members thanked me for writing the piece. Should be a lovely performance.
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on September 23, 2012, 08:00:15 AM
Save the best for last must have been their thinking with where to place your piece. ;)

Sort of a real-time review as it just ended, wonderful job, Karl, truly lovely work. The choir seemed very inspired. Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 23, 2012, 09:23:02 AM
Thank you indeed, Greg. The choir sang beautifully. I had something of a funny time of it. I had sung the piece once or twice with the choir before; but I had song one or another of the tenor lines. To-day, I was in the bass section, and there were a couple of tricky entrances ... not rhythmically, just finding my pitch in the polyphony. Of course, as I wrote the piece, the bass can find the pitch in one of the other lines ... I found it an engagingly tricky sight-read, because I had not worked out beforehand, where I should find those pitches. (This wasn't laziness on my part, absolutely; I did not know until I arrived which part I should be singing.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 23, 2012, 09:30:22 AM
Happily, I did not mar mine own musick : )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 03, 2012, 02:08:07 AM
An improbable Blast from the Past . . . our runagate graduate composers ensemble at UB, The Fires of Tonawanda, performing me old mate Gary Barwin's Opera, 28 Nov 1990.  I chanced on the recital program while sorting antiquities the other day . . . and then, it turned out that Gary had the mp3 of the event.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 03, 2012, 02:09:11 AM
The program itself, including the infamous Merry Christmas, Mr Spejewski.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 03, 2012, 02:11:11 AM
The mp3 is too large, so . . . here's the link to Gary's Opera (http://media.sas.upenn.edu/pennsound/authors/Barwin/New-2012/Barwin-Gary_Opera_1994.mp3)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 04, 2012, 05:27:16 AM
So I said to him, What was the dinosaur doing in the bathroom in the first place?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on October 06, 2012, 08:43:12 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 03, 2012, 02:09:11 AM
The program itself, including the infamous Merry Christmas, Mr Spejewski.

I love the instrumentation of that work, Karl. Quite clever. Vibraphone just isn't used enough these days. What a beautiful instrument. If I was a composer, I would make it a special point to include the vibraphone in many of my chamber and orchestral works. I might even composed some solo music for it. :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: madaboutmahler on October 07, 2012, 05:09:34 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on October 06, 2012, 08:43:12 PM
I love the instrumentation of that work, Karl. Quite clever. Vibraphone just isn't used enough these days. What a beautiful instrument. If I was a composer, I would make it a special point to include the vibraphone in many of my chamber and orchestral works. I might even composed some solo music for it. :)

+1
I love the vibraphone, and love writing for it. I have used it in quite a few of my previous works, including 'Seascapes', and 'Fantasie', and I'm sure it will have a good part in my upcoming violin concerto! :)

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 07, 2012, 05:41:18 AM
There is a choice bowing-the-vibraphone passage in Angular Whimsies, for bass clarinet and percussion . . . which reminds me, I need to remind that fellow to send me the recording . . . .

Incidentally, I love the fortune I got in my cookie for lunch, the day before my birthday:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 07, 2012, 05:43:22 AM
Was it a sign? Or just a blame-fool fortune cookie? ; )

Maria's card this year is (not surprisingly) the most beautiful yet:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: madaboutmahler on October 07, 2012, 05:49:17 AM
Wonderful, Karl!  :)
And, I'd certainly take that as a sign! :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 15, 2012, 06:16:58 AM
Not much in the way of news . . . have I mentioned already that the First Church Choir are singing a concert in January, and that at least two bits of Henningmusick will feature on the program?  Love Is the Spirit, and the Alleluia in D . . . possibly also the Kyrie.

The long-awaited recording of Angular Whimsies may actually be sent to me before year's end. Or not. We shall see.

No news on the flute solo piece which I submitted for the call.  The flutist has posted an apologetic advisory that she will be in touch, eventually.

A tantalizing e-mail message has come in from my old trumpet ace schoolmate; The Angel Who Bears a Flaming Sword has not been forgotten . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 22, 2012, 03:04:29 AM
First time in my life I've stepped into a bamboo grove.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 22, 2012, 03:53:08 AM
As I mentioned to Cato off-line, I had a peculiar (and peculiarly exquisite) dream, night before last, that I was at work composing the Credo.  I don't think that the material I saw/heard in the dream is necessarily of use, but the feeling of being back at creative work was electrifying.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on October 22, 2012, 01:13:55 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 22, 2012, 03:53:08 AM
As I mentioned to Cato off-line, I had a peculiar (and peculiarly exquisite) dream, night before last, that I was at work composing the Credo.  I don't think that the material I saw/heard in the dream is necessarily of use, but the feeling of being back at creative work was electrifying.

It truly is.

And love the bamboo pic, Karl, must have been an experience.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: madaboutmahler on October 22, 2012, 02:12:01 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 22, 2012, 03:53:08 AM
As I mentioned to Cato off-line, I had a peculiar (and peculiarly exquisite) dream, night before last, that I was at work composing the Credo.  I don't think that the material I saw/heard in the dream is necessarily of use, but the feeling of being back at creative work was electrifying.

I sometimes have dreams like that too, and agree, they are really wonderful! :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Lisztianwagner on October 23, 2012, 03:19:18 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 22, 2012, 03:53:08 AM
As I mentioned to Cato off-line, I had a peculiar (and peculiarly exquisite) dream, night before last, that I was at work composing the Credo.  I don't think that the material I saw/heard in the dream is necessarily of use, but the feeling of being back at creative work was electrifying.
Quote from: madaboutmahler on October 22, 2012, 02:12:01 PM
I sometimes have dreams like that too, and agree, they are really wonderful! :)

Me too, but not about composing; about playing the piano. :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 28, 2012, 11:29:57 AM
Sandy's going to be a bit of a damper. Her landfall is some distance away, but she's a powerful storm, we'll get high winds and some little rain.  Probably won't be able to make it in to Boston to-morrow.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 09, 2012, 06:11:21 AM
Still in an undisclosed location in Red State Country. Work proceeding very nicely on the Credo.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 09, 2012, 11:17:46 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 09, 2012, 06:11:21 AM
Still in an undisclosed location in Red State Country. Work proceeding very nicely on the Credo.

Credo in Caroli Musicam!   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 12, 2012, 10:19:51 AM
Tanks!

Some more work on the Et incarnatus est segment (a slight change in method) over my lunch hour.  Just laying in some work on the lunch hour is a positive.

No imminent word of any actual performance, but a violist in Belgium read The Mousetrap with a clarinetist last Thursday.  I don't know much beyond no one was hurt.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 14, 2012, 06:54:06 AM
There's an Out in the Sun trick I am thinking of employing for Et homo factus est.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 14, 2012, 06:54:28 AM
No, not the bass trombone . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 23, 2012, 08:09:20 AM
Doc had a better look at me than did the chap at ER, and all is looking structurally fine. Doc is pleased that I sustained the shock of the incident as well as I did.  A couple of achey bits which are still to mend, but should be good to go.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on November 23, 2012, 08:30:44 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 23, 2012, 08:09:20 AM
Doc had a better look at me than did the chap at ER, and all is looking structurally fine. Doc is pleased that I sustained the shock of the incident as well as I did.  A couple of achey bits which are still to mend, but should be good to go.

What happened?

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 23, 2012, 08:36:34 AM
Last Wednesday, I was thrown from my seat in the rear of a subway car which was being operated rather too fast for a curved stretch of track. I landed on my derrière in the aisle, about six feet from where I had been seated. Mostly, I was rattled, a few points at which I felt minor pains.  On the excellent advice of the missus, I had a doc at Mass General check me out that very evening.  I've not had any serious ongoing pain, but wanted to follow up with my PCP, see if perhaps a visit to a chiropractor might be indicated.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 23, 2012, 08:38:12 AM
Thanks for asking, Sarge!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on November 23, 2012, 09:01:03 AM
You were lucky you landed on the most cushioned part  ;D  Seriously, I'm glad it wasn't more serious--both your accident and the reckless driving.

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Bogey on November 23, 2012, 01:12:38 PM
Glad you are doing well, Karl.  Watch it though.  Back problems can come later than sooner.  Did you report the incident to the transit folks?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 23, 2012, 02:20:29 PM
I did, indeed, Bill. And I'll follow up with a demand that they brass up for the ER expense, and for replacing my Nook.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on November 23, 2012, 05:37:42 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 23, 2012, 02:20:29 PM
I did, indeed, Bill. And I'll follow up with a demand that they brass up for the ER expense, and for replacing my Nook.

"They may take my comfort. But they will never take away, my Nook!"

Seriously though, glad you're alright.  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 23, 2012, 06:43:22 PM
Thanks, lads.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 26, 2012, 07:05:58 AM
Now and again, I get this tickle to draw up an organ sonata.  Wouldn't be the Grand Act of Sonic Nerve which is the Viola Sonata, mind you.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 26, 2012, 07:20:41 AM
Nor has the Credo gone completely cold, mind you. (Just noting.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 26, 2012, 07:29:57 AM
I once composed a Sonata for Organ (about 50 years ago   0:)  ) and it had a Latin subtitle: Eritis Sicut Deus Scientes Bonum et Malum.


"You will be like God  :o  knowing Good and Evil."

It opened with a cathedral-shaking fff major 9th chord: the music then marched in contrary motion (and skipping the common chord) to a diminished 7th, after which 16th notes began scurrying everywhere while the pedals growled forth the main theme, 27 bars long.  I used a 9-tone scale for the work ( C-Db-Eb-F-Gb-G-Ab-A-Bb ).

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 26, 2012, 07:46:25 AM
Aye, though I've yet to load the non-"cloud" items. May be a two-evening task.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 26, 2012, 08:48:08 AM
Quote from: Cato on November 26, 2012, 07:29:57 AM
I once composed a Sonata for Organ (about 50 years ago   0:)  ) and it had a Latin subtitle: Eritis Sicut Deus Scientes Bonum et Malum.

"You will be like God  :o  knowing Good and Evil."

By the by, that is a fabulous title. Is it available? May I borrow it? : )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 26, 2012, 08:50:11 AM
I could see the title driving the three movements:

1. Eritis sicut Deus...
2. ...scientes bonum...
3. ...et malum.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 26, 2012, 09:18:49 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 26, 2012, 08:48:08 AM
By the by, that is a fabulous title. Is it available? May I borrow it? : )

Not copyrighted by any means, so feel to take the idea and run with it! 

I would be most honored!

For the unchurched, the quote is what the demonic serpent says to tempt Eve in the Garden of Eden.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 26, 2012, 04:40:38 PM
   
QuoteIt opened with a cathedral-shaking fff major 9th chord: the music then marched in contrary motion (and skipping the common chord) to a diminished 7th, after which 16th notes began scurrying everywhere while the pedals growled forth the main theme, 27 bars long.  I used a 9-tone scale for the work ( C-Db-Eb-F-Gb-G-Ab-A-Bb ).


I should explain the significance of a 27-bar theme: it had 3-bar periodicity, allowing all kinds of possibilities for contrapuntal variations.  And with 9 groups of 3, such a theme also allowed for variations with every note of the scale acting as a new center for the theme.

There were 3 characters in the Garden of Eden story: Adam, Eve, and You Know Who!  >:D

A friend pointed out that God plays a role in the story, but I thought of the listener as playing that part!   8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: kishnevi on November 26, 2012, 06:51:24 PM
Quote from: Cato on November 26, 2012, 04:40:38 PM
   

I should explain the significance of a 27-bar theme: it had 3-bar periodicity, allowing all kinds of possibilities for contrapuntal variations.  And with 9 groups of 3, such a theme also allowed for variations with every note of the scale acting as a new center for the theme.



And in a Christian context, it used a trinity of trinities of trinities.   Very nicely done.  I've made a sketch of a Mass (mostly the Kyrie) (a capella) in which all the chords are thirds or ninths.  And of course, done in waltz time.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 27, 2012, 04:59:23 AM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on November 26, 2012, 06:51:24 PM
And in a Christian context, it used a trinity of trinities of trinities.   Very nicely done.  I've made a sketch of a Mass (mostly the Kyrie) (a capella) in which all the chords are thirds or ninths.  And of course, done in waltz time.

Yes indeed!  That was part of the idea.

A waltzing Kyrie!  Well, why not?   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 27, 2012, 05:05:06 AM
You remind me, somehow, that I've not yet heard the Bernstein Mass . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 27, 2012, 05:49:59 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 27, 2012, 05:05:06 AM
You remind me, somehow, that I've not yet heard the Bernstein Mass . . . .

I wonder how it holds up, because I remember my impression at the time of its first performance that it was very much a child of the 1960's, perhaps too much, and might sound dated in later decades.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: kishnevi on November 27, 2012, 07:57:41 AM
Quote from: Cato on November 27, 2012, 05:49:59 AM
I wonder how it holds up, because I remember my impression at the time of its first performance that it was very much a child of the 1960's, perhaps too much, and might sound dated in later decades.

I've heard it one time only, c. 1980, and felt it to be too much an artifact of c. 1970 to be anything more than a historical curiosity.  However, I suppose a relisten thirty years after the first might be due, and it is true I've found my opinion of Bernstein's music overall has gone up slightly in the intervening years.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 27, 2012, 10:38:58 AM
I feel sure that I must have heard (or even seen video) of some small snippet from the Mass, while I was at Wooster.  I don't necessarily trust my impression of that time, even if I were certain to report it aright.

Bernstein's own recording is fully 28.5% of the Sony reissue box Lenny Conducts Lenny, and I even went so far as to load it onto my player two months or so ago, but I've not yet summoned the will to listen.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 27, 2012, 10:47:19 AM
Curiously, I found my thoughts to-day turning to my Viola Sonata, even though (!) all my listening so far as been Dmitri Dmitriyevich.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: kishnevi on November 27, 2012, 08:04:22 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 27, 2012, 10:47:19 AM
Curiously, I found my thoughts to-day turning to my Viola Sonata, even though (!) all my listening so far as been Dmitri Dmitriyevich.

Not curious at all, given that what is perhaps the most famous viola sonata of all time was written by DSCH
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 28, 2012, 02:05:28 AM
There is that mental pivot point, though I didn't listen to the Sonata yesterday . . . .

Wonder if Dana is still thinking of playing the two on a single program?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 28, 2012, 03:59:44 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 27, 2012, 10:47:19 AM
Curiously, I found my thoughts to-day turning to my Viola Sonata, even though (!) all my listening so far has been Dmitri Dmitriyevich.

The Viola Sonata is one of your best works, so if you are contemplating an Organ Sonata, it is reasonable that the mind would focus on an excellent ancestor.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 28, 2012, 04:08:30 AM
'Tis true (and I hope it be no vice), the Va Sonata is a piece I am mighty proud to have written.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: ibanezmonster on November 28, 2012, 06:52:10 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 26, 2012, 08:50:11 AM
I could see the title driving the three movements:

1. Eritis sicut Deus...
2. ...scientes bonum...
3. ...et malum.

That sounds like it would be some good stuff.  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 28, 2012, 10:05:04 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 01, 2012, 11:04:54 AM
Meerenai updated her blog post viz. the Call. Not surprisingly, she received more than a hundred submissions! Brave soul . . . .

Meerenai still has not had a look at Airy Distillates. She assures me that it will happen.

Of course, I am not expecting her to take any particular interest in the piece.  Enthusiasm for this project is now DOA.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 28, 2012, 10:35:28 AM
Re-post, and quite a significant re-fresh:

26 February De profundis (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg396045.html#msg396045) [ Jaya Lakshminarayan & friends ]

15 March Passion rehearsal A (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/dress-rehearsal.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal B (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/shut-up-n-let-music-do-talkin-some-more.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal C (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/corrivideum.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

12 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/revisiting-moon.html) [ k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble (Bloom/Henning/Cienniwa) ]

18 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/later-at-kings.html) [ Bloom/Henning ]

23 May pre-concert rehearsal (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/05/rehearsal-day-of.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

22 June recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/ande-then-there-was-library.html) [ N. Chamberlain/B. Chamberlain/Henning ]

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part I (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg443626.html#msg443626)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part II (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg443627.html#msg443627)


The Passion According to St John (http://www.mediafire.com/?wdpk77t7m042s7o), Op.92 (on MediaFire, courtesy of Johan)

Lutosławski's Lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648397.html#msg648397), Op.96a № 1 (string quartet)

Marginalia (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg647890.html#msg647890), Op.96a № 2 (string quartet)

Après-lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649237.html#msg649237), Op.96a № 3 (string quartet)

Score of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444980.html#msg444980)

MIDI of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg436576.html#msg436576)

Score of Suspension Bridge (In Dave’s Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444979.html#msg444979)

MIDI of Suspension Bridge (In Dave’s Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444978.html#msg444978)

Score of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg445883.html#msg445883)

MIDI of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg446478.html#msg446478)


Johan's MediaFire folder, including the whole of Dana's première performance of the Viola Sonata (http://www.mediafire.com/?nnp5543z74szn)

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648257.html#msg648257), Op.104 № 4

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649947.html#msg649947), Op.104 № 5

Kyrie (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg644073.html#msg644073), Op.106 № 1

In the Artist's Studio (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg654805.html#msg654805), work-in-progress

Airy Distillates (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648674.html#msg648674), Op.110

Henningmusick at ReverbNation (http://www.reverbnation.com/karlhenning).

Henningmusick at Instant Encore (http://instantencore.com/contributor/contributor.aspx?CId=5142566).

And about an hour's worth of Henningmusick, too, at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 29, 2012, 04:56:57 AM
Quote from: Greg on November 28, 2012, 06:52:10 AM
That sounds like it would be some good stuff.  8)

Quote from: Cato on November 28, 2012, 03:59:44 AM
The Viola Sonata is one of your best works, so if you are contemplating an Organ Sonata, it is reasonable that the mind would focus on an excellent ancestor.

Thanks, lads . . . I think I must keep the Organ Sonata simple to a degree.  I made a point to write a challenging organ work, in the Toccata, and we all know where that went: nowhere, apart from the one performance gamely arranged by my publisher.

In fact, Mark Engelhardt claims that he considered (yet again) preparing the Toccata for his (October, was it?) recital, but (I am paraphrasing here) it was again just too much effort.

If an organist asked me to write a heavens-storming organ sonata, I'd lay to like a butcher. (And the fact is, I wrote the Viola Sonata at such a high technical level, because Dana pretty much invited me to, and we both agreed on that goal for the piece.)  If I were to write such an organ sonata, it might never get performed; not that this means I should never write such a piece, but there's no reason for that to be a priority this year.

So I take the cue both from the contemporary pieces which Mark did select for his program (written by organists in both cases), and from the few pieces of mine which Paul Cienniwa has (flatteringly) kept in his ready repertoire . . . and in this instance, I shall write on the model of the "church sonata," three movements of modest scale and only mid-throttle technique, which can either serve easily to interleave a sacred service, or be fairly readily folded into a recital.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 30, 2012, 06:48:29 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 29, 2012, 04:56:57 AM
Thanks, lads . . . I think I must keep the Organ Sonata simple to a degree.  I made a point to write a challenging organ work, in the Toccata, and we all know where that went: nowhere, apart from the one performance gamely arranged by my publisher.

In fact, Mark Engelhardt claims that he considered (yet again) preparing the Toccata for his (October, was it?) recital, but (I am paraphrasing here) it was again just too much effort.

If an organist asked me to write a heavens-storming organ sonata, I'd lay to like a butcher. (And the fact is, I wrote the Viola Sonata at such a high technical level, because Dana pretty much invited me to, and we both agreed on that goal for the piece.)  If I were to write such an organ sonata, it might never get performed; not that this means I should never write such a piece, but there's no reason for that to be a priority this year.

So I take the cue both from the contemporary pieces which Mark did select for his program (written by organists in both cases), and from the few pieces of mine which Paul Cienniwa has (flatteringly) kept in his ready repertoire . . . and in this instance, I shall write on the model of the "church sonata," three movements of modest scale and only mid-throttle technique, which can either serve easily to interleave a sacred service, or be fairly readily folded into a recital.


I subsequently blogged a lightly edited version of this post, and Paul commented:

Quote from: Paul CienniwaBut the real truth is to keep it simple, because I don't like to practice the organ.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 30, 2012, 07:39:24 AM

Quote from: Paul Cienniwa

   
QuoteBut the real truth is to keep it simple, because I don't like to practice the organ.

Well, brutally honest, at least!   8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 30, 2012, 07:45:55 AM
And yet, the chap is not lazy!  He's the fellow who is bucking decades of Planet Harpsichord dogma, by . . . memorizing his music! ; )  As soon as I saw his comment (and thanks to you, too, for being a reader of the blog!), I thought, he has so much rehearsal time in his weekly routine . . . choirs here and there, harpsichord & organ . . . I cannot fault him at all for, well, not even looking at the Toccata, e.g.

The good news is:  if I write an organ sonata that lies readily under the fingers — boom!   I can be sure that Paul will carve some space for it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 01, 2012, 04:43:54 AM
Well, maybe November this year just wasn't a composing month by me. Trundling on a bus, I've put some notes to the page for the organ sonata.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 03, 2012, 08:46:03 AM
Sunday, January 27, 2013 1:30 pm
The Choir of First Church in Boston in concert
First Church in Boston: 66 Marlborough St., Boston, MA, USA (MAP)
The Choir of First Church in Boston performs:

Emersonia, Op. 113: Larry Thomas Bell (concert premiere)
Leaves of Grass, Op. 100: Paul Creston
Three Songs for Chorus a capella: Philip Glass
and short works by Cienniwa, Henning, Palestrina, and Schubert


$20 suggested donation to benefit The Music of First Church in Boston
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on December 03, 2012, 09:18:32 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 03, 2012, 08:46:03 AM
Sunday, January 27, 2013 1:30 pm
The Choir of First Church in Boston in concert
First Church in Boston: 66 Marlborough St., Boston, MA, USA (MAP)
The Choir of First Church in Boston performs:

Emersonia, Op. 113: Larry Thomas Bell (concert premiere)
Leaves of Grass, Op. 100: Paul Creston
Three Songs for Chorus a capella: Philip Glass
and short works by Cienniwa, Henning, Palestrina, and Schubert


$20 suggested donation to benefit The Music of First Church in Boston


Glass, Schubert and Henning billed together. My kind of show.

That's great, Karl. Wish I was closer to Beantown to attend.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 03, 2012, 10:14:20 AM
Thanks, Greg!

I should think that the event will be recorded.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: madaboutmahler on December 03, 2012, 12:30:18 PM
Looking forward to the recording, Karl. Hope it goes well!

If ever Henningmusik comes to England, I would certainly love to be there! :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 05, 2012, 05:40:59 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 03, 2012, 07:18:36 AM
Late-breaking news: There is (or, will be, anyway) a recording of Angular Whimsies from the tour.

When we shall get a chance to hear it, no knowing just yet.


Oh, but that's funny. Still no idea when a recording may ever reach me.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 05, 2012, 05:48:13 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 25, 2012, 10:18:10 AM
. . . Bad news, Cato, but I need to re-think (or, may need to re-think) the Cantata.  The harpsichordist I was thinking of has removed himself from availability on a volunteer basis (can't blame him, really).  So whether I think of altering the scoring, or perhaps find another player of the jangly instrument . . . .

As you know, Cato, there's a fellow with an office on Gainesborough Street. Well, I continue to hear nothing from him.  His group is touring now, though.

I've pinged him with an e-mail msg.  We shall see.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 05, 2012, 05:58:00 AM
The feeling won't plague me forever, but rather down at the moment.  My publisher sent me e-mail this morning (generally a good thing, of course), asking me what pieces of mine were premièred this year. None, I replied.

But in combing the Headquarters, I found that in my despondency I had belied myself.  In April we played premières of Marginalia, and two of These Unlikely Events. Of course, the three pieces together take less than 10 minutes to play;  and these were fl/cl/hp arrangements in the hope of just getting an audience for the music.  So I am almost sadder to reflect on such pieces as have had inaugural performances in 2012.

Someone make a joke. TIA.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 05, 2012, 11:56:41 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 05, 2012, 05:58:00 AM


Someone make a joke.

Recently my wife and I celebrated our 40th Wedding Anniversary.

We went to the exact same hotel and got the exact same room as on our wedding night.

This time I went into the bathroom and cried!
   :o
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 05, 2012, 12:03:09 PM
Oh, that did make me chuckle. Bless you, friend!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: kishnevi on December 05, 2012, 06:52:20 PM
Another joke.

A man meets an old friend on the street, and sees he is limping badly, and looks rather beat up by life in general.
"Nu, Herschel! Was is dos?*  You're limping?  What happened?  What do the doctors say?"
"No, Moshe, it's only the shoes.  They fit so badly--nu, I have blisters and corns from them."
"Nu, get another pair of shoes!"
"Nu,  it's not that important."
"A cripple you want to look like? Nu!"
"Nu,"  says Moshe with a wave of his hand.  "I get up in the morning, and the neighbors are already yelling at each other from across the street.  My wife is upset already and overcooks breakfast, and by the time I finish it I've missed the subway to work, and, nu,  my boss is angry, and gives me too much work to do even on a good day. For lunch, if I'm lucky, it's a bad pastrami sandwich at David's Deli because that's the cheapest thing on the block.  And then,nu, more work, and I'm home late for supper, with a pile of bills in the mail--nu--kids screaming at each other,  my wife still mad.  And then, comes the one moment of pleasure in the whole day."
"Nu, what could that be?"
"What else?  Taking off these awful shoes that hurt me so much.  Nu!  I take them off, and,  Herschel,  what a machiah!  It's like Paradise!"  And with a remembrance of satisfaction,  "Nu...."


*This is of course a Yiddish joke.  The plethora of nus is a tribute to Leo Rosten, in whose Joys of Yiddish I found it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Brian on December 05, 2012, 07:13:57 PM
I suspected I was quite late in giving a new listen to the Henning viola sonata, and a quick GMG search reveals that I am very late indeed. It's now been two years, in fact, since I first heard it. On the other hand, those two years have opened my ears considerably (I found a post of similar vintage documenting my boredom with Stravinsky's octet, for instance!). So I listened as if it were new.

First movement: on second/first impression the strongest impression I have is of the dramatic buildup over the final minute or so, which is fairly well gripping. This is still a musical language that is not my first, so to speak, but I have an impression of, if not always knowing the syntax, understanding the diction, the enunciation. Hrm, that will do as a metaphor for now.

"In Dave's Shed" I had remembered as my favorite movement previously and so it remains. It's easy to see why - it has a more lyrical bent and a relaxed way about it, like days spent in the shed, perhaps. Maybe I'm missing Dave Brubeck a little too much, but listen to the piano accompaniment from 3:40-4:40: it reminds me a bit of a jazz pianist following an improvised solo with tasteful chords. Another recollection was in thinking the "Suspension Bridge" title appropriate, somehow, and this I think is because the viola's melodic lines (hrm. Am I allowed to call them melodic? Maybe just lines) seem to grow longer and more substantial as we move along, and of course so does the piano's role. The final bars feel like they are reaching out to someplace they can't quite catch.

The "Tango" rhythm insinuates itself. I feel like that's the word. I only start feeling a dance pulse strongly after about ninety seconds, and the pianist sometimes starts to sound again like a jazzman champing at the bit, but our tango-ist is up to other tricks. At 3:15 are we hearing a quotation or is this hummable Henning?! "Hummable Henning" - hmmm, I oughta copyright that.

I think I get that feeling, with this sonata, that I often do with a piece that challenges me: my "way in" is by identifying places and sections that I find especially intriguing and ear-grabbing (e.g. an episode early on in the first movement, the ending thereof, all of Dave's Shed) and work from there to the parts that are, to me, more enigmatic or at any rate not obvious - one such spot being the ending.

I'm not sure if our friend Karl intended me to hear jazz sounds in some of the piano chords, and I'm not sure I'll hear them again, but I'll at least make him think about it tonight! ;D In the meantime it shall be fewer than two years before my next listen.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 06, 2012, 04:11:59 AM
Quote from: Brian on December 05, 2012, 07:13:57 PM
I suspected I was quite late in giving a new listen to the Henning viola sonata, and a quick GMG search reveals that I am very late indeed. It's now been two years, in fact, since I first heard it. On the other hand, those two years have opened my ears considerably (I found a post of similar vintage documenting my boredom with Stravinsky's octet, for instance!). So I listened as if it were new.


Very nice comments!  The simplest and yet probably the best advice I ever received about "difficult" music came from Alexander Tcherepnin. 

He said just to keep listening to all kinds of music and expand your ears.

So it might take some time, but if the work has something to say to your soul, eventually you will understand it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 06, 2012, 04:25:02 AM
Thanks, Brian, both for listening again, and for your generous remarks!

Especially pleased that the middle movement continues to speak to you.  I was not necessarily aware of actually working harder on that one, but mentally/spiritually I was conscious of wishing to make of it the "heart" of the Sonata. I am flattered, and if I may say so without immodesty, I do think that melodic is the right word.

I think the perception of jazz inflections is entirely reasonable.  I don't know that I set to it deliberately, but in all events jazz has been a key part of my listening diet fo several years, and I don't at all mind whatever "channeling" I may be party to.  I do remember a conversation with Dana (one of our rare meetings in person) where he asked me what jazzers I was listening to, and I listed Monk, Mingus & Dolphy.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 11, 2012, 07:06:38 AM
Per this (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2012/12/heres-thought.html) (and partly inspired by some fictitious Ohioans) I've actually made a little progress on mvt 1 of the organ sonata.

So, more than ten days elapsed since even that modest lick of work.

OTOH, if I keep true, and write even just a little more to-morrow, I've already enormously improved my work pattern . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 11, 2012, 07:18:30 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 28, 2012, 10:05:04 AM
Meerenai still has not had a look at Airy Distillates. She assures me that it will happen.

Of course, I am not expecting her to take any particular interest in the piece.  Enthusiasm for this project is now DOA.


Incidentally, she now tweets I'm ready for Xmas music now. No, I don't see her looking at Airy Distillates anytime soon.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 11, 2012, 08:53:07 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 11, 2012, 07:18:30 AM


Incidentally, she now tweets I'm ready for Xmas music now.

No, I don't see her looking at Airy Distillates anytime soon.


Such is the mercurial disposition of many performers!  I have mentioned often enough that my experiences with them tended to be unpleasant maelstroms of broken promises and downright lies.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 11, 2012, 09:39:18 AM
Quote from: Cato on December 11, 2012, 08:53:07 AM
Such is the mercurial disposition of many performers!

Well, she called for scores, and she received more than she had anticipated.  As a result, it did not surprise me that she would be unable to keep her original promise to respond to each composer by a certain date.

Still, it's clear that she has taken to one piece which came in for the call, a trendy, interactive gewgaw thing.  Which is one particular reason why I doubt she will take any interest in my piece, which is just notes.  I am fine that they're just notes, because I feel that they're mighty tasty notes . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 11, 2012, 11:11:50 AM
Still, I should probably wait for some sort of response from her before I offer the piece to any other flutist (which is where this becomes a discourtesy to the composer, rather than a mere nuisance).  So, when do I set a date?  Leave the holidays be;  ping her with e-mail the second week of January;  if she hasn't volunteered a decision by the first of February, I write to thank her for her consideration, but I should like to show the piece to another flutist for his programming planning.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: kishnevi on December 11, 2012, 08:00:01 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 11, 2012, 11:11:50 AM
Still, I should probably wait for some sort of response from her before I offer the piece to any other flutist (which is where this becomes a discourtesy to the composer, rather than a mere nuisance).  So, when do I set a date?  Leave the holidays be;  ping her with e-mail the second week of January;  if she hasn't volunteered a decision by the first of February, I write to thank her for her consideration, but I should like to show the piece to another flutist for his programming planning.

I would combine the two:  send an email or a snail mail after Epiphany thanking her for her interest, but presuming that, since you haven't heard from her,  her schedule won't allow her to perform the piece in the foreseeable future, so you will be showing it to other performers.   And then do so, unless you actually hear back from her otherwise.

Mind you,  this is not like dealing with a publisher, unless you've agreed in some way that she would have some sort of monopoly on performances.   There's no reason you can't try to get another flutist interested in the work,  except as a courtesy to her, and frankly if she hasn't gotten back to you by now,  I'd say you've already given her more than enough courtesy.   If she really is interested, she can perform it when she's ready to, even if James Galway and half the flutists in New England have already included it in their recitals.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: kishnevi on December 11, 2012, 08:04:39 PM
I am, btw, now giving the Viola Sonata, the second listen of the night before going to bed.  It's a rather meaty work (although it's fitting that the "heart" should be In Da Shed), and will take a number of relistens before I could give a coherent and intelligent opinion on it--but I am impressed by the generally sparse textures and the resulting sense of dialogue between the two instruments.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 12, 2012, 03:47:23 AM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on December 11, 2012, 08:04:39 PM
I am, btw, now giving the Viola Sonata, the second listen of the night before going to bed.  It's a rather meaty work (although it's fitting that the "heart" should be In Da Shed), and will take a number of relistens before I could give a coherent and intelligent opinion on it--but I am impressed by the generally sparse textures and the resulting sense of dialogue between the two instruments.

Many thanks! Heartily pleased that the piece seems to achieve that balance of the type of musical substance which invites further listening, with (I have always hoped) a character which immediately grabs, well, I guess the sort of listener to whom such a soundworld may appeal.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 12, 2012, 04:10:35 AM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on December 11, 2012, 08:00:01 PM
I would combine the two:  send an email or a snail mail after Epiphany thanking her for her interest, but presuming that, since you haven't heard from her,  her schedule won't allow her to perform the piece in the foreseeable future, so you will be showing it to other performers.   And then do so, unless you actually hear back from her otherwise.

Mind you,  this is not like dealing with a publisher, unless you've agreed in some way that she would have some sort of monopoly on performances.   There's no reason you can't try to get another flutist interested in the work,  except as a courtesy to her, and frankly if she hasn't gotten back to you by now, I'd say you've already given her more than enough courtesy.   If she really is interested, she can perform it when she's ready to, even if James Galway and half the flutists in New England have already included it in their recitals.

That's all sound enough; the only consideration which nudges this dial is, she has been promptly responsive when I've discreetly pinged her ere now. And (per this (http://meerenai.com/main/index.php/2012/09/call-for-scores-update/)) I am one of a hundred composers. most of whom are waiting (I should think), as well.

And I can be at ease, anyway, with the thought that whatever she does or does not do, I have the privilege of knowing a fine flutist here in Boston whose generous spirit will take up the piece at practically a moment's notice, and we can arrange a March 2013 première.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 12, 2012, 07:42:42 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 11, 2012, 07:06:38 AM
Per this (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2012/12/heres-thought.html) (and partly inspired by some fictitious Ohioans) I've actually made a little progress on mvt 1 of the organ sonata.

So, more than ten days elapsed since even that modest lick of work.

OTOH, if I keep true, and write even just a little more to-morrow, I've already enormously improved my work pattern . . . .


FWIW, I wrote another 3½ mm. on the train this morning. If I can engineer the lunch break right, and scrawl some more, that will feel like quite the triumph!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 14, 2012, 05:50:36 AM
Per the new 3-a-day plan, to which I have remained faithful, good gradual progress on the first mvt of the organ sonata.

My idea for this movement (not that it's anything utterly new) . . . as the incipit for the movement is Eritis sicut Deus... . . . well, how can I put this so it's not a tangle?

A. God is Changeless
B. We creatures are not
C. Our understanding of God, communally and as individuals, alters over time

The proof of the pudding will remain in the eating, but my notion of writing this movement is, a gradual moving on, endless alteration, no recapitulation.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: kishnevi on December 14, 2012, 06:08:44 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 14, 2012, 05:50:36 AM
Per the new 3-a-day plan, to which I have remained faithful, good gradual progress on the first mvt of the organ sonata.

My idea for this movement (not that it's anything utterly new) . . . as the incipit for the movement is Eritis sicut Deus... . . . well, how can I put this so it's not a tangle?

A. God is Changeless
B. We creatures are not
C. Our understanding of God, communally and as individuals, alters over time

The proof of the pudding will remain in the eating, but my notion of writing this movement is, a gradual moving on, endless alteration, no recapitulation.


Do you have an idea of how the movement will end?  Or at least stop?  God has all the time in the world to do what It wants, but one can't say the same of organists or composers.

And if you really want to get into the nitty gritty of it,  human understanding of the Deity does change over time,  but some people's understanding never evolves (witness Dawkins, whose idea of religion and God seems never have to gotten past the Moloch worshipping stage),  and our general ideas about God do change, but certainly some ideas seem to remain constant, or recur often, like "God is Love",  God's omnipotence and benevolence, etc.   Perhaps some motif or motifs that are not actually recapitulated, but pop up repeatedly in various different (musical) contexts
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 14, 2012, 06:39:18 PM
At the moment, no, don't know how the movement will conclude. (Though for many another piece, I've known the ending early on, and composed my way to it.)
Title: Re: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 16, 2012, 07:47:56 AM
Re-post:

26 February De profundis (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg396045.html#msg396045) [ Jaya Lakshminarayan &amp; friends ]

15 March Passion rehearsal A (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/dress-rehearsal.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal B (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/shut-up-n-let-music-do-talkin-some-more.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal C (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/corrivideum.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

12 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/revisiting-moon.html) [ k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble (Bloom/Henning/Cienniwa) ]

18 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/later-at-kings.html) [ Bloom/Henning ]

23 May pre-concert rehearsal (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/05/rehearsal-day-of.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

22 June recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/ande-then-there-was-library.html) [ N. Chamberlain/B. Chamberlain/Henning ]

Score of The Wind, the Sky, &amp; the Wheeling Stars, Part I (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg443626.html#msg443626)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, &amp; the Wheeling Stars, Part II (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg443627.html#msg443627)


The Passion According to St John (http://www.mediafire.com/?wdpk77t7m042s7o), Op.92 (on MediaFire, courtesy of Johan)

Lutosawski’s Lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648397.html#msg648397), Op.96a  1 (string quartet)

Marginalia (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg647890.html#msg647890), Op.96a  2 (string quartet)

Après-lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649237.html#msg649237), Op.96a  3 (string quartet)

Score of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444980.html#msg444980)

MIDI of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg436576.html#msg436576)

Score of Suspension Bridge (In Daves Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444979.html#msg444979)

MIDI of Suspension Bridge (In Daves Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444978.html#msg444978)

Score of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg445883.html#msg445883)

MIDI of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg446478.html#msg446478)


Johan's MediaFire folder, including the whole of Dana's première performance of the Viola Sonata (http://www.mediafire.com/?nnp5543z74szn)

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648257.html#msg648257), Op.104  4

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649947.html#msg649947), Op.104  5

Kyrie (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg644073.html#msg644073), Op.106  1

In the Artist's Studio (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg654805.html#msg654805), work-in-progress

Airy Distillates (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648674.html#msg648674), Op.110

Henningmusick at ReverbNation (http://www.reverbnation.com/karlhenning).

Henningmusick at Instant Encore (http://instantencore.com/contributor/contributor.aspx?CId=5142566).

And about an hour's worth of Henningmusick, too, at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 16, 2012, 08:14:58 AM
First in a long time that I managed to spend some time with Sibelius . . . entirely pleased with how the first movement is turning out so far:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 16, 2012, 02:36:18 PM
Well, I have (I believe) a March recital date in King's Chapel.

Pianist Eric Mazonson, who did such a smashing job with (e.g.) Gaze Transfixt, has since taken on an organist position . . . I forget just where, but I want to say west of Boston. Anyway, Eric has looked at this incipit of the Organ Sonata, and has kindly said that he finds it interesting.   So I am thinking of having him join me for the King's Chapel date, for the première of the O. S., and we'll fill out the program with a couple of the ol' cl-&-org pieces.

That will be an incentive  to wrap the piece up, at the least . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 16, 2012, 02:45:19 PM
I also pinged an organist in Cambridge, to whom I had sent both the Kyrie and some utilitarian Evensong chants from the Evening Service in D back in June, and from whom (you see this coming) I've heard nothing.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 17, 2012, 03:56:31 AM
I've also sent another (probably equally fruitless) message to the director of a new music ensemble here in Boston.  Whenever I make the acquaintance of new music people, there is an initial hopefulness;  but soon I am given to understand that my work is just not 'sexy' enough.  If they cannot dig my music for what it is, to hell with them.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: ibanezmonster on December 17, 2012, 07:09:52 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 17, 2012, 03:56:31 AM
I've also sent another (probably equally fruitless) message to the director of a new music ensemble here in Boston.  Whenever I make the acquaintance of new music people, there is an initial hopefulness;  but soon I am given to understand that my work is just not 'sexy' enough.  If they cannot dig my music for what it is, to hell with them.
Did you mention a specific work in the e-mail?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 17, 2012, 07:15:40 AM
Mention? Why, I attached 'em. With leave, as the individual under advisement and I have met some 3-4 times.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 17, 2012, 09:23:45 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 17, 2012, 03:56:31 AM
I've also sent another (probably equally fruitless) message to the director of a new music ensemble here in Boston.  Whenever I make the acquaintance of new music people, there is an initial hopefulness;  but soon I am given to understand that my work is just not 'sexy' enough.

"What?!  No ondes martenot?    :o    And where are the just intonation rubber ducks?"  ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 17, 2012, 09:33:25 AM
(* chortle *)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: kishnevi on December 17, 2012, 09:35:53 AM
Perhaps you can compose a series of very brief works, and send them out under the title,  "Sexy Studies/Sexy Sketches",  Op. 69.

Or perhaps Sexy Sonata.


Or explain to them you don't write sexy music.  You write naked music.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 17, 2012, 10:47:09 AM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on December 17, 2012, 09:35:53 AM


Or explain to them you don't write sexy music.  You write naked music.

As opposed to writing music naked, which apparently Bruckner might have done (according to one story): when things became hot, he sat in a bathtub and worked.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 17, 2012, 10:48:33 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 17, 2012, 03:56:31 AM
I've also sent another (probably equally fruitless) message to the director of a new music ensemble here in Boston.  Whenever I make the acquaintance of new music people, there is an initial hopefulness;  but soon I am given to understand that my work is just not 'sexy' enough.  If they cannot dig my music for what it is, to hell with them.

The response was timely, polite and professional.

And boils down to I have no use for your music.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 18, 2012, 05:54:41 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 05, 2012, 06:46:50 AM
Some low-key developments. The SQ here in Boston nicely acknowledged receipt of the scores/parts, say they will be in touch.

For (well) the first time since we were graduated in the same class, I am back in touch with a wonderfully talented singer from my Wooster days, who is now directing a chamber choir in Canada.

And an excellent clarinetist here in Boston has said, Sure, send those duos along.

First: No, heard nought back from the SQ. However: I've just followed up with a conductorly acquaintance who had kindly suggested that he might be able to arrange a reading of It's all in your head (not that that's a bad place for everything to be). Even though he hadn't returned to me with the development, he did secure (and I quote) "general agreement to read all or part of it as part of a Classical Revolution Detroit date."  He also pointed me to a Boston group . . . notwithstanding my consistent experience of utter wash-outs so far as Boston newmusicoids are concerned, the reference may count for something.  Will report.

Second: I've got a phone number for my old schoolmate, though actual contact has not clicked.

Third: Re-reading this thread (I suppose I owe it to myself to comb back through from time to time, there are good reminders to me in here) I realized that (no bloody surprise) the clarinetist hasn't got back to me.  As in so many cases other, it probably means that no music-making will possibly ensue, but at least I can send a a follow-up.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 18, 2012, 05:56:36 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 16, 2012, 02:36:18 PM
Well, I have (I believe) a March recital date in King’s Chapel.

I have: 12 March.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 19, 2012, 07:09:24 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 18, 2012, 05:54:41 AM
Third: Re-reading this thread (I suppose I owe it to myself to comb back through from time to time, there are good reminders to me in here) I realized that (no bloody surprise) the clarinetist hasn't got back to me.  As in so many cases other, it probably means that no music-making will possibly ensue, but at least I can send a a follow-up.[/font]

Good news, in a small way: the clarinetist chappie has got back to me, may actually look at These Unlikely Events.

Still possible that nothing happens, but at least there is a conversation. To-day.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 19, 2012, 09:08:00 AM
I hadn't heard of that, but your post makes me want to watch Bowfinger . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 19, 2012, 09:43:09 AM
Quote from: Opus106 on December 19, 2012, 08:38:38 AM
Oh, and I just finished listening to Op. 16* as well. Wonderful music that. I didn't realise SC was on auto-play and was happily solving a crossword when all of a sudden I was jolted by the opening notes on the piano. I couldn't resist thereafter.

*What's the story behind the name? I searched the HQ and couldn't find an answer.

Ah, yes, Night of the Weeping Crocodiles . . . Europeans in the 14th century or so took the notion that crocodiles weep while eating (or even to snare) their prey; and so crocodile tears became an idiom for feigned sorrow.

At the time when I adapted this piece for instrumental trio (it was originally the setting of a Wilde poem), the artists in my life were involved with a group of people who meddled in, and at times outright obstructed, some architectural/design projects, but who made a great show of being "nice," "friendly" people.

I found the experience not merely touching, but inspirational . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Opus106 on December 19, 2012, 09:26:58 PM
Thanks for sharing that, Karl.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 20, 2012, 03:49:04 PM
Thanks for your kind interest, Nav.

. . . . . .

Just had a chat with Paul C., mostly about other things . . . but in passing he mentioned that what he has seen of the Organ Sonata looks eminently manageable.

I am singing with Paul's choir for the First Church in Boston Christmas Eve service; it's quite an early service, so our family will go out directly afterwards for a bite to eat.  Just made an online reservation at the restaurant Masha selected.  Gotta love the Internet.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 23, 2012, 03:55:55 AM
Keeping on track with the 3-a-day plan, I returned to work on the Credo a bit yesterday, while riding the 134 bus to Wellington Station.

The ruse is a great success, really, because if I can press myself to compose this weekend, then I can compose any day at all, really.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on December 23, 2012, 05:29:42 AM
Listening to Gaze Transfixt for the first time. Wonderful music, Karl. It flows beautifully, each section delivers a fresh journey without ever breaking continuity. It would be great if you could give a little insight into the piece. I sense a little folk-influence, perhaps a little Americana, but I may be completely wrong.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 23, 2012, 06:26:21 PM
Many thanks, Greg!

Will speak more of the piece to-morrow....
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on December 23, 2012, 06:27:49 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 23, 2012, 06:26:21 PM
Many thanks, Greg!

Will speak more of the piece to-morrow....

You're welcome. I look forward to your composer notes. Merry Christmas!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 24, 2012, 07:08:45 AM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on December 23, 2012, 05:29:42 AM
Listening to Gaze Transfixt for the first time. Wonderful music, Karl. It flows beautifully, each section delivers a fresh journey without ever breaking continuity. It would be great if you could give a little insight into the piece. I sense a little folk-influence, perhaps a little Americana, but I may be completely wrong.

To start, I recall to-day that I once drew up a sort of Listener's Guide (http://karl_p_henning.tripod.com/gaze.html) to the variations.

In general, I had [my idea at the time of] various specific composers in view with many of the variations . . . perhaps after the service at First Church this evening I'll revisit the score and spill some beans.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 24, 2012, 07:15:55 AM
I am enjoying a couple of intangible Christmas gifts already . . . two singers whom I don't see all that often severally approached me yesterday.  For one, I had started to write a soprano-&-clarinet setting of Whitman's "Mystic Trumpeter" (I still don't know Holst's setting, and I think I shall probably leave it that way until I have done writing my own).  She recalled the project, and we've agreed to put it together (which is to say, that's a piece I shall need to finish, after the Organ Sonata and the Credo) for my October date at King's Chapel (the 8th).

The other sings in a crack vocal quartet, and she advised me yesterday that they will be calling for scores for an April concert.  So after the Organ Sonata, but before the Mystic Trumpeter, it is time to finish up that setting of Poe's "Annabel Lee."
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Brahmsian on December 26, 2012, 03:10:37 PM
Eine Kleine Henningmusik!    8)

Henning, K.

Heedless Watermelon, Op. 97 for flute & clarinet
Irreplaceable Doodles, Op. 89 for clarinet
The Angel Who Bears a Flaming Sword, Op.94a for alto flute
*Lost Waters, Op. 27 for harp
Studies in Impermanence, Op. 86
Tropes on Parasha's Aria from 'White Nights', Op. 75 for flute, clarinet & harp


Karl Henning - clarinet
Peter H. Bloom - futes
Mary Jane Rupert - harp

Recorded live, in West End Branch, Boston Public Library
September 17, 2009

I've always had a fondness for 'Irreplaceable Doodles & Heedless Watermelon', however my favourite piece is *'Lost Waters'.  Such a gorgeous, beautiful piece.  Anyone who loves solo harp (like I do) will adore this piece, I guarantee it!! 

A beautiful gift, and creation from Karl.  Merci, mon ami! 

**Re-posted from the 'Listening thread'.  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 26, 2012, 03:55:10 PM
Thanks, Ray!

(Gosh, but that seems long ago....)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Brahmsian on December 26, 2012, 03:56:42 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 26, 2012, 03:55:10 PM
Thanks, Ray!

(Gosh, but that seems long ago....)

'Twas not that long ago, just over 3 years.

:)

It's a millisecond, compared to listening to Herr Ludwig's music!  :D 8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 28, 2012, 04:50:44 AM
On the train this morning, sketched part of a tune for the vocal quartet I shall need to draw up : )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 30, 2012, 10:08:23 AM
More work done on "Annabel Lee." (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2012/12/on-augie-on-edgar-on-donner-blitzen.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 06, 2013, 12:13:49 PM
Chap I "know" on Facebook has a clarinet choir, and he accepts my suggestion to send him something.

What should I [arrange/]send?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on January 06, 2013, 04:24:29 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 06, 2013, 12:13:49 PM
Chap I "know" on Facebook has a clarinet choir, and he accepts my suggestion to send him something.

What should I [arrange/]send?


Tallis' Spem in alium arranged for Clarinet choir. How many are in this ensemble?  ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on January 06, 2013, 06:06:59 PM
How I long for the completion of White Nights...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 07, 2013, 02:00:50 AM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on January 06, 2013, 04:24:29 PM
Tallis' Spem in alium arranged for Clarinet choir. How many are in this ensemble?  ;D

Hah!

But I'd arrange Henningmusick.  15 parts, including two bass cl and one Bb contrabass; so I am thinking of a scene from White Nights which might work thus translated.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 07, 2013, 06:21:14 AM
A friend kindly replies to the incipit of the Organ Sonata (here (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg680871.html#msg680871), ICYMI):

QuoteI read the two pages through this morning.  Incredibly, they fit on my my modest and non-standard organ.  Also a boost to my self-confidence since I read it with  more facility than I expected (including the 5 against 4).  I don't get much practice at these things anymore. 

I like it very much.  It has promise for atmospheric expressiveness in a large church à la Messiaen as well as contrapuntal interest à la Hindemith, and to achieve such a balance is in my experience very rare.  It also possesses what I can only call "right-sounding" harmonies, fresh, un-hackneyed, and clearly of our time.   My only concern would be the length at which you plan to continue that texture before some change is called for.  But you probably already have that figured out.

All the best as you work to complete it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 07, 2013, 09:31:48 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 07, 2013, 06:21:14 AM
A friend kindly replies to the incipit of the Organ Sonata (here (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg680871.html#msg680871), ICYMI):

Yay team!   ;)

Quote

I like it very much.  It has promise for atmospheric expressiveness in a large church à la Messiaen as well as contrapuntal interest à la Hindemith, and to achieve such a balance is in my experience very rare.  It also possesses what I can only call "right-sounding" harmonies, fresh, un-hackneyed, and clearly of our time.   My only concern would be the length at which you plan to continue that texture before some change is called for. But you probably already have that figured out.

You are in good company there.

I am not sure I understand that "concern" about length: does he prefer more of that style or less of it?

"Follow the music" would be my advice.   0:)



Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 07, 2013, 09:46:02 AM
Having 'lapsed' into a (let us call it) Holiday Break, I am totally ready to plunge back into the Sonata (and a good idea, too, since Eric has agreed to play it in March). Of course, the score has progressed rather since the 15 Dec PDF which is on the table . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 08, 2013, 02:39:39 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 08, 2008, 07:15:40 AM
Making great progress on the St John's Passion setting for St Paul's. Posting from an undisclosed roadside location, waiting for my bicycle to emerge from under the knife (or the wrench and sprockets, as it may be . . . .)

A little odd to reflect that this was five years ago, to-day.

OTOH, to think that such a large piece has had two performances in this time . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 08, 2013, 02:40:43 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 02, 2008, 06:49:07 AM
It is a piece which has waited a few years for completion, so I cannot at all begrudge Allan his mirth.

But this is the compositional plan for 2008:

a.)  Finish the St John's Passion for St Paul's
b.)  A little wedding music for July
c.)  Complete White Nights

I will not even look at anything else compositionally.

Hey, two out of three.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 08, 2013, 02:45:38 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 28, 2012, 10:05:04 AM
Meerenai still has not had a look at Airy Distillates. She assures me that it will happen.

Of course, I am not expecting her to take any particular interest in the piece.  Enthusiasm for this project is now DOA.


Meerenai & I have exchanged a few e-mail messages re: Airy Distillates. She tells me that she will look at it by 22 Jan.

Watch This Space
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 09, 2013, 07:00:08 AM
Hadn't thought about this (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,20.msg687025.html#msg687025) in quite some time, but the recollection is warmly pleasant.

While in Charlottesville, and inspired by Webern's example, I assembled a mixed sextet for which I arranged, first, the Bach Ricercar a 6, and then a Gibbons Fantasia a 6. There was, alas! certainly no recording.  May not even have made it to the performance stage, though I definitely remember a rehearsal, maybe two.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 09, 2013, 12:17:38 PM
Yo
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: madaboutmahler on January 09, 2013, 12:55:50 PM
Fantastic, Karl! As a composer, seeing your name on a concert programme is certainly an uplifting moment!! :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Lisztianwagner on January 09, 2013, 12:59:53 PM
That's wonderful, Karl; congratulations! :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 09, 2013, 02:23:52 PM
Thank you both!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 10, 2013, 01:14:30 PM
I noted that the size of the print for Henning and for Palestrina was the same, which might mean that you are in better company than to be "sized" with those large-type upstarts and poseurs!   8) ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 10, 2013, 02:06:34 PM
Hah!

(Oh, don't get me started . . . .)
; )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 11, 2013, 05:13:26 AM
Okay . . . one can split hairs, argue whether it was falling off the wagon or a break for the New Year's holiday . . . but while my head lay on the pillow yesternight, several distinct musical ideas came, mostly for the Organ Sonata, but even a rogue notion for a new, four-part setting of Nuhro (the 'old' setting is in seven parts, and I still own it entirely, but I cannot help feeling that it is a beautiful prayer which ought to be made available for smaller choirs).

So: the three-a-day mininum is back in force!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 13, 2013, 09:23:32 AM
Gosh, the concert is a scant two weeks from to-day! We have two serious Saturday morning rehearsals beforehand, so I have every confidence.

Got some more work done on the Organ Sonata this morning, I'm puttering with mensural canons (again).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 13, 2013, 12:32:57 PM
For the postlude of to-day's service, I turned pages for my buddy Paul Cienniwa while he played the Frescobaldi Toccata quinta (from Book II, 1637). Cool piece, and great fun to take part, even as a mere page-turner.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on January 14, 2013, 10:40:01 AM
Hey, Karl what's that work of yours that is for chorus and percussion? I can't remember the name of it. You posted it here many months ago. Thanks.

By the way, have you considered releasing some of your music via a record label? That seems like a completely viable way to get your music heard by a larger audience. A composer friend of mine pursued Naxos with the possibility of recording some of his music and, while they were welcoming, he would have had to fund the recording himself. Naxos would handle all the distribution.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 14, 2013, 10:48:05 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on January 14, 2013, 10:40:01 AM
Hey, Karl what's that work of yours that is for chorus and percussion? I can't remember the name of it. You posted it here many months ago. Thanks.

Timbrel and Dance. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg628919.html#msg628919)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on January 14, 2013, 11:33:40 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 14, 2013, 10:48:05 AM
Timbrel and Dance. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg628919.html#msg628919)

Kudos, my friend. I really like this work, Karl and I'm not just saying it for the hell of it. I like the usage of percussion and it has a sort of Stravinskian feel to it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 15, 2013, 04:10:24 PM
There will be video. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg687128.html#msg687128)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 21, 2013, 03:14:12 PM
Had we given up hope? Meerenai writes that she looks forward to learning Airy Distillates, will advise when it is programmed, and will share any recording.

And:  got some work done in Sibelius on the Organ Sonata.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 21, 2013, 03:37:28 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 21, 2013, 03:14:12 PM

And:  got some work done in Sibelius on the Organ Sonata.

I especially like the atomization idea at the end of page 4 into 5.   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 21, 2013, 03:41:37 PM
Thanks! It was the curiously fortuitous discovery that the material I had been working with so far in the movement intersected nicely with that jazz tune I had mentioned to you.

Now, I wonder if John B. will feel that I varied the texture to his liking
: )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 22, 2013, 05:39:29 AM
Did some more scribbling on the train this morning.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 22, 2013, 05:56:32 AM
A humdinger of an apt quote I recently ran across, in a book of quotes from architects:

Quote from: Denise Scott BrownBasically, the idea is that with everyone striving to be revolutionary, you will be most revolutionary if you try to be ordinary.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 23, 2013, 06:09:14 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 22, 2013, 05:39:29 AM
Did some more scribbling on the train this morning.

And again. Progress!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 23, 2013, 06:16:51 AM
QuoteSorry, no content was found that matches your search, henning

It's true. That is an actual search result here (http://classical-scene.com/). As I was observing off-line to Cato, the BMInt has not accepted a number of my invitations to review events of Henningmusick. However, Paul C informs the choir that there will be a review of this Sunday's concert.  Of course, mine is but one short piece in quite a substantial program.  So it will be interesting to see if any mention is made of my piece.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 23, 2013, 06:21:29 AM
Hm, I really should advise them of the March King's Chapel date, though. Because, hey: you never know!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 23, 2013, 06:47:55 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 23, 2013, 06:21:29 AM
Hm, I really should advise them of the March King's Chapel date, though. Because, hey: you never know!

Right!  The dominoes might start falling in a good direction!

QuoteQuote from: Denise Scott Brown

    Basically, the idea is that with everyone striving to be revolutionary, you will be most revolutionary if you try to be ordinary.

Yes, yes indeed, that sounds familiar, finding the revolutionary, the extraordinary, in ordinary life.   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 25, 2013, 05:06:08 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 23, 2013, 06:09:14 AM
And again. Progress!

And some more. Slow but steady . . . and ideas accreting/modifying.  By and large, I am enjoying this process.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Bogey on January 25, 2013, 06:16:55 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 22, 2013, 05:39:29 AM
Did some more scribbling on the train this morning.

One man's scribbling is another man's masterpiece.

History may record you as the "commuting composer". Kinda' cool if you ask me.

And good morning, Karl.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 25, 2013, 06:25:15 AM
Good morning, Bill!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 27, 2013, 04:32:39 PM
Concert went very well, the choir were in excellent form.  Will advise when there is YouTube-dom.

I was made welcome to remark on my piece before we sang it, and this (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2013/01/preface-to-performance.html) is pretty much what I said.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Bogey on January 27, 2013, 05:09:09 PM
He responded favorably – so favorably, that his one complaint was, that it was too short. (And believe me, a composer far prefers being told that a score is too short, rather than that it runs on rather too long, thank you very much.)

:D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 28, 2013, 02:07:25 AM
And . . . I think I may be done with the first movement:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 28, 2013, 06:04:03 AM
A fresh exercise in I shot an arrow in the air, to-day . . . in checking the Boston Musical Intelligencer for the coming review of yesterday's concert, I learn of another new music ensemble, and of their artistic director, a cellist . . . who returned to me very promptly, and will allow me to send her the Cello Sonatina and the cello ensemble suite.

Hey, you never know . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 28, 2013, 06:56:18 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 28, 2013, 02:07:25 AM
And . . . I think I may be done with the first movement:

For those who can handle written music, take a look at Karl's score for the Organ Sonata, and you will see how a master manipulates the sonata form in a fascinating way!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: ibanezmonster on January 28, 2013, 08:25:04 PM
Somehow I missed it, but just listened to How to Tell. Excellent work, Karl! One of my favorites of yours.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 29, 2013, 01:52:02 AM
Thanks, Greg.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 29, 2013, 02:06:17 AM
It is official: Plan B is required for King's Chapel.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 29, 2013, 03:51:07 AM
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?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on January 29, 2013, 06:19:15 AM
What happened to your FB page, Karl?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 29, 2013, 07:03:29 AM
Cato, I owe you an answer! Or some answers.

I had always thought of that E in the pedal in m.10 as E-natural . . . but I'll consider Eb. And your suggestion about the eighth-notes somewhere around m.21 or 22 is good.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 29, 2013, 07:30:23 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 29, 2013, 07:03:29 AM
Cato, I owe you an answer! Or some answers.

I had always thought of that E in the pedal in m.10 as E-natural . . . but I'll consider Eb. And your suggestion about the eighth-notes somewhere around m.21 or 22 is good.


I wondered about the E/Eb because of bar 2: I am not sure I mentioned that!

Second Movement!  Scientes bonum...

Yay team!   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on January 29, 2013, 07:35:28 AM
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.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 29, 2013, 07:38:20 AM
Quote from: Cato on January 29, 2013, 07:30:23 AM
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.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 29, 2013, 07:59:39 AM
Well, a watched pot never boils, but here (http://classical-scene.com/2013/01/29/steps-out/) it is.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 29, 2013, 08:08:40 AM
Quite generous of her to write of me as a well-known Boston composer. Not sure it's true, but it was graciously done.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 29, 2013, 08:40:15 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 29, 2013, 07:59:39 AM
Well, a watched pot never boils, but here (http://classical-scene.com/2013/01/29/steps-out/) it is.
From the review:

Quote

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"
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 29, 2013, 08:43:32 AM
. . . 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.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 29, 2013, 10:42:35 AM
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 (http://www.usaprojects.org/project/classical_revolution_detroit) to expand CRD, we'll prove that classical takes on new meaning and possibilities in clubs and bars. Consider also the surprise (http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121111/OPINION03/211110305/1460/OPINION0307/-s-party-everyone-s-invited-DSO-bassist-brings-classical-music-masses) 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!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 29, 2013, 11:04:42 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 29, 2013, 08:43:32 AM
. . . 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.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 29, 2013, 11:06:41 AM
That works.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Lisztianwagner on January 29, 2013, 12:31:18 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 29, 2013, 03:51:07 AM
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.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 29, 2013, 01:10:24 PM
Grazi', Ilaria!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 30, 2013, 03:48:50 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 29, 2013, 10:42:35 AM


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:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 30, 2013, 03:52:06 AM
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!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Papy Oli on January 30, 2013, 12:28:50 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 29, 2013, 07:59:39 AM
Well, a watched pot never boils, but here (http://classical-scene.com/2013/01/29/steps-out/) it is.

Off-topic but the design of the inside of that church is stunning  :D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 31, 2013, 06:25:45 AM
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.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: kishnevi on January 31, 2013, 08:59:18 AM
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?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 31, 2013, 09:12:59 AM
11:00AM, Chowder Time
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: madaboutmahler on January 31, 2013, 09:14:09 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 31, 2013, 06:25:45 AM
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! :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on January 31, 2013, 03:48:40 PM
Hey Karl, have you composed any concerti?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 31, 2013, 04:31:58 PM
Not yet.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on January 31, 2013, 05:13:25 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 31, 2013, 04:31:58 PM
Not yet.

:( I'm surprised you haven't written one for your own instrument: the clarinet, especially since you can be the soloist!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 02, 2013, 04:30:30 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 29, 2013, 02:06:17 AM
It is official: Plan B is required for King's Chapel.

Actually thinking about a new clarinet solo piece.

Is that madness?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on February 02, 2013, 06:15:06 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 02, 2013, 04:30:30 AM
Actually thinking about a new clarinet solo piece.

Only solo?  How about hockets in the piano on assorted open 5ths and 7th and 9th chords, while the clarinet presents sinuous music from the moons of Jupiter?   0:)   ;)

Quote from: karlhenning on February 02, 2013, 04:30:30 AM
Is that madness?[/font]

No!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 02, 2013, 04:56:47 PM
Quote from: Cato on February 02, 2013, 06:15:06 AM
Only solo?  How about hockets in the piano on assorted open 5ths and 7th and 9th chords, while the clarinet presents sinuous music from the moons of Jupiter?   0:)   ;)

I do not deny the ideas' merits ; )

. . . at present, though, neither do I have a pianist, nor is there a piano in King's Chapel.

I am seriously thinking of a new clarinet unaccompanied piece, and there is ample time to get the chops back in fighting trim.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 02, 2013, 05:03:21 PM
Paul's own piece from Sunday:

http://www.youtube.com/v/lwR4XuTcTaY
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on February 03, 2013, 05:45:46 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 02, 2013, 05:03:21 PM
Paul's own piece from Sunday:


The combination of my declining eyesight and the slight blurriness makes me wonder whether you are hidden in the back by the conductor or are 4th from the right.

I would guess the latter (?).

And yes, nice little piece!

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 03, 2013, 06:39:03 AM
Aye, fourth from the right.

More (id est, all the rest) of the concert yet to come!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: kishnevi on February 03, 2013, 06:21:20 PM
Karl, I'm not sure in which thread you originally mentioned this painting, but I noticed this in the "New Releases at Amazon" banner
(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00006GO3W.01.M.jpg)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 04, 2013, 02:14:33 AM
It's getting around, Jeffrey!

Looks like the videographer (apart from starting with Paul's piece, as the briefest) is releasing the components of the choral program in concert order, and . . . we began with singing the Glass:

http://www.youtube.com/v/KZEq3Ro7mXU
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 04, 2013, 03:09:53 AM
And... to-morrow is Classical Revolution Detroit. I wonder if the Op.96a will go on?...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 04, 2013, 02:27:30 PM
And, lo!

http://www.youtube.com/v/OQHIDzVD2yY
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: madaboutmahler on February 04, 2013, 02:35:38 PM
An absolutely beautiful, wonderful piece, Karl! Very fine performance too!! Was a pleasure to listen to! :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Lisztianwagner on February 04, 2013, 02:42:42 PM
Excellent job, Karl, what a delighful piece! Are you the conductor too?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 04, 2013, 02:43:56 PM
Thank you both!

The conductor is Dr Paul Cienniwa.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Brian on February 04, 2013, 02:55:00 PM
My home internet connection is terribly unsteady, and will only load 31 seconds of the video. I'll try at work tomorrow, for they were an excellent 31 seconds!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on February 04, 2013, 03:04:32 PM
Divine, Mr. Henning. Thank you for posting.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on February 04, 2013, 03:15:48 PM
I could tell the music was nice, but the audio wasn't up to par. Henning deserves better audio!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on February 04, 2013, 03:36:23 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on February 04, 2013, 03:15:48 PM
I could tell the music was nice, but the audio wasn't up to par. Henning deserves better audio!

I used my Bose headphones and that helped immensely.

I just wrote to Karl: the tenor at 2:29ff. and that bass voice for the final Amen were really striking. 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 04, 2013, 04:55:47 PM
Many thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: John Copeland on February 04, 2013, 05:19:41 PM
Quote from: Lisztianwagner on February 04, 2013, 02:42:42 PM
Excellent job, Karl, what a delighful piece! Are you the conductor too?

Karl is the fellow who is ushered from the singers at the end and takes a polite bow.  Or it sure looks like him.   0:)
Magnificent.
What an honor it is to communicate with someone who can write such sacred wonders!
Compliments Karl. 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 05, 2013, 04:29:19 AM
Many thanks, Johnnie!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Florestan on February 05, 2013, 05:29:33 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 04, 2013, 02:27:30 PM
And, lo!

http://www.youtube.com/v/OQHIDzVD2yY

Bravo, maestro! You really have a way with choral music. I remember a piece of yours based on some Syriac plainchant in honor of the Virgin Mary (if I'm not mistaken) that gave me goosebumps when first hearing it. Keep up the good work!

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on February 05, 2013, 05:33:13 AM
Stunningly beautiful, Karl. I had to download the video (fairly good quality 720p mp4)...it's on repeat now.

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 05, 2013, 05:34:30 AM
Thank you heartily, dear friends!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 05, 2013, 09:53:37 AM
Re-post & refresh:

Timbrel and Dance, Op.73 [ St Paul's choir plus ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg628919.html#msg628919)

26 February De profundis (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg396045.html#msg396045) [ Jaya Lakshminarayan & friends ]

15 March Passion rehearsal A (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/dress-rehearsal.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal B (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/shut-up-n-let-music-do-talkin-some-more.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal C (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/corrivideum.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

12 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/revisiting-moon.html) [ k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble (Bloom/Henning/Cienniwa) ]

18 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/later-at-kings.html) [ Bloom/Henning ]

23 May pre-concert rehearsal (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/05/rehearsal-day-of.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

22 June recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/ande-then-there-was-library.html) [ N. Chamberlain/B. Chamberlain/Henning ]

Score of The Wind, the Sky, &amp; the Wheeling Stars, Part I (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg443626.html#msg443626)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, &amp; the Wheeling Stars, Part II (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg443627.html#msg443627)


Love is the spirit of this church (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg694587.html#msg694587), Op.85 № 3

The Passion According to St John (http://www.mediafire.com/?wdpk77t7m042s7o), Op.92 (on MediaFire, courtesy of Johan)

Lutosawski's Lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648397.html#msg648397), Op.96a № 1 (string quartet)

Marginalia (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg647890.html#msg647890), Op.96a № 2 (string quartet)

Après-lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649237.html#msg649237), Op.96a № 3 (string quartet)

Score of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444980.html#msg444980)

MIDI of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg436576.html#msg436576)

Score of Suspension Bridge (In Daves Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444979.html#msg444979)

MIDI of Suspension Bridge (In Daves Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444978.html#msg444978)

Score of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg445883.html#msg445883)

MIDI of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg446478.html#msg446478)


Johan's MediaFire folder, including the whole of Dana's première performance of the Viola Sonata (http://www.mediafire.com/?nnp5543z74szn)

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648257.html#msg648257), Op.104 № 4

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649947.html#msg649947), Op.104 № 5

Kyrie (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg644073.html#msg644073), Op.106 № 1

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 1, Eritis sicut Deus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg692063.html#msg692063)

In the Artist's Studio (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg654805.html#msg654805), work-in-progress

Airy Distillates (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648674.html#msg648674), Op.110

Henningmusick at ReverbNation (http://www.reverbnation.com/karlhenning).

Henningmusick at Instant Encore (http://instantencore.com/contributor/contributor.aspx?CId=5142566).

And about an hour's worth of Henningmusick, too, at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 05, 2013, 10:54:07 AM
Quote from: Cato on February 04, 2013, 03:36:23 PM
. . . I just wrote to Karl: the tenor at 2:29ff. and that bass voice for the final Amen were really striking. 

I sang bass for most of the program. Since my own piece was SATTB, though, here I was one of the two on Tenors II. I blush to acknowledge that I was part of singing that line.

James Liu has quite a dependable low C, and it was at first a semi-lark on his part in rehearsal; but he asked the composer's leave, which I full well granted.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 05, 2013, 11:01:17 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 04, 2013, 03:09:53 AM
And... to-morrow is Classical Revolution Detroit. I wonder if the Op.96a will go on?...

Fingers still crossed!

Quote from: karlhenning on February 02, 2013, 04:56:47 PM
. . . I am seriously thinking of a new clarinet unaccompanied piece, and there is ample time to get the chops back in fighting trim.

Started work in earnest on this Sunday, and it's got a name: Thoreau in Concord Jail. (I was originally thinking of the spelling gaol, but I gave it over.)

During the 'process' (such as it was) of determining the title, I had completely forgotten (what I do not believe I have ever either read, nor seen staged) a play called The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Brian on February 05, 2013, 11:20:10 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 04, 2013, 02:27:30 PM
And, lo!

http://www.youtube.com/v/OQHIDzVD2yY
Outstanding, a beautiful work well-matched, I think, to the tone of its message.

Sarge, what program do you use to download YouTube videos?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: kishnevi on February 05, 2013, 11:25:05 AM
Posted the video on my Facebook page....along with Mr. Corner's Elegy.
(I went to your blog first before here)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 05, 2013, 11:30:46 AM
Thank you both, gents!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Brian on February 05, 2013, 11:38:09 AM
Now rocking out to "Out in the Sun". Strong rhythmic profile, a great swing at times, melodic ideas which seem to be having fun with themselves, and a terrific feel for the sonority of the wind ensemble and blends of different instruments - wherever Andy is, I apologize for stealing his catchphrase, because this is JAH-min'!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on February 05, 2013, 11:41:37 AM
Quote from: Brian on February 05, 2013, 11:20:10 AM
Sarge, what program do you use to download YouTube videos?

My main, my usual browser, is Chrome but Chrome won't allow downloads at YouTube (being a Google owned website). For YouTube I use Firefox and its DownloadHelper extension. Works really well.

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Brian on February 05, 2013, 12:12:53 PM
Quote from: Brian on February 05, 2013, 11:38:09 AM
Now rocking out to "Out in the Sun". Strong rhythmic profile, a great swing at times, melodic ideas which seem to be having fun with themselves, and a terrific feel for the sonority of the wind ensemble and blends of different instruments - wherever Andy is, I apologize for stealing his catchphrase, because this is JAH-min'!
I seem to have just listened to this twice in a row!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 05, 2013, 02:28:43 PM
Cheers, Brian! I am particularly fond of that piece.

In fact, I think that if I just immersed myself back in that piece, I should soon find myself plugging back into White Nights.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on February 05, 2013, 02:40:34 PM
I, too, listened to Out in the Sun. I really like this work. Great usage of all of the wind instruments. I've got to say of all the Henning works I've heard (which isn't too many) this has made the strongest impression on me so far. I like how the work develops and these motifs are repeated and played off each other. I think I'm going to listen to this one again. :) I've got to give the Violin Sonata a listen...

Anyway, great job, Karl!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 06, 2013, 05:46:33 AM
Thanks!

More work, while riding this morning's train, on Thoreau in Concord Jail.  Part of the discipline in this piece, is to resist the tendency to be too lavish with ideas . . . instead, to find ways to "reduce, re-use, recycle" a contained repertory of ideas.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 06, 2013, 07:42:50 AM
Looks like I really oughtn't to complain, eh?—

Quote from: Phillip HuscherBruckner was sixty years old when he tasted public success for the first time.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: John Copeland on February 06, 2013, 07:58:40 AM
Quote from: Brian on February 05, 2013, 11:20:10 AM
Outstanding, a beautiful work well-matched, I think, to the tone of its message.

Sarge, what program do you use to download YouTube videos?

I use a program called Freemake Video Downloader.  It integrates with browsers, and things are fine when you refuse to install the other things it would also like you to install.  It can convert video (I don't use that function, I use something else for that) and a function for 'extracting audio only' (which I do use a lot).  It's good, I like it, but there are 'lighter' and easier programs out there that can also do the business.
I too downloaded Karls video.   :-[  And last night I downloaded Daniels Nocturne No.3 too, which is also jaw dropping.   :-[
I fear my new moniker should be "John the Ripper".   ???  Or "Jock the Ripper."   :P

* forgot to insert quote first time I posted it.   :-[ *
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on February 06, 2013, 09:54:29 AM
Karl might scoff at my mentioning of this but I hear a Minimalism influence in Out in the Sun. Not so much in how the musical material is played but, rather, how the general mood of the work seems to be a long, emotionally-static canvas. This isn't meant as a criticism but rather that the overall direction of the work veers towards say John Adams territory. Just a thought.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 06, 2013, 10:04:00 AM
No scoffing, you're quite right.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on February 06, 2013, 10:45:07 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 06, 2013, 10:04:00 AM
No scoffing, you're quite right.

Very cool. What was the inspiration for this particular work, Karl?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Brian on February 06, 2013, 03:25:49 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on February 06, 2013, 10:45:07 AM
Very cool. What was the inspiration for this particular work, Karl?

A comment like this makes me want to remind you about Vagn Holmboe's book. There is an illuminating talk about the word "inspiration," and also fascinating examples of music he composed 'subconsciously' or entirely accidentally, as it were, among many other fascinating compositorial tidbits.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on February 06, 2013, 03:50:59 PM
I'll delete my post, John  ;) Let's just forget about it.

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on February 06, 2013, 03:52:12 PM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on February 06, 2013, 03:50:59 PM
I'll delete my post, John  ;) Let's just forget about it.

Sarge

All is forgotten, my friend. By the way, you weren't wrong in your post. You're absolutely right, I should have been more receptive and appreciative of Brian's post.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on February 06, 2013, 03:57:12 PM
My apologies to Brian and most of all Karl. Now back to some Henningsmusick.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Brian on February 06, 2013, 04:00:56 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on February 06, 2013, 03:49:43 PM
I don't really care what Holmboe's thoughts on inspiration are, this is Mr. Henning's thread, not Holmboe's.

I missed the post that got Sarge angry, thankfully, and I appreciate that this is very much Karl's headquarters, but you should care what Holmboe thinks about inspiration, cuz it's interesting. The grand total of Holmboe works I'd heard before reading his book was 1; he barely talks about his music at all.

In any case, I too am interested to hear any insights Karl might have about his creative process, as I'd be interested to hear from any composer. But one of Holmboe's thoughts, which had come to my mind reading this thread, is that often music sort of happens to its composer, unbidden.

Cheers all around  :)
Title: Re: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 06, 2013, 04:05:22 PM
Quote from: Brian on February 06, 2013, 03:25:49 PM
A comment like this makes me want to remind you about Vagn Holmboe's book. There is an illuminating talk about the word "inspiration," and also fascinating examples of music he composed 'subconsciously' or entirely accidentally, as it were, among many other fascinating compositorial tidbits.

This is, in fact, more germane to the origin of Out in the Sun than is the question about inspiration. For a goodish while before, most of the pieces I had been writing were small-scale sacred pieces for musicians of modest ability. And I came to feel that what I needed, in order to "clear the cobwebs," was to write an energetic, large-scale piece for instrumental ensemble, relying on a certain level of musical excellence.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on February 06, 2013, 04:06:08 PM
Quote from: Brian on February 06, 2013, 04:00:56 PMBut one of Holmboe's thoughts, which had come to my mind reading this thread, is that often music sort of happens to its composer, unbidden.

This reminds of me of an Elgar quote: "Music is the air, music is all around us, the world is full of it, and you simply take as much as you require."

Title: Re: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on February 06, 2013, 04:08:01 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 06, 2013, 04:05:22 PM
This is, in fact, more germane to the origin of Out in the Sun than is the question about inspiration. For a goodish while before, most of the pieces I had been writing were small-scale sacred pieces for musicians of modest ability. And I came to feel that what I needed, in order to "clear the cobwebs," was to write an energetic, large-scale piece for instrumental ensemble, relying on a certain level of musical excellence.

I see. You had to shed some excess skin and dip your mind into something completely different.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 06, 2013, 04:10:37 PM
As with many of my works, my first priority was on the lines of, "If I were a member of the ensemble, would I have fun playing this piece?"
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 06, 2013, 04:16:44 PM
Originally, I scored the piece for six saxophones (and the four brasswinds). That is, the original 5' "trunk" of the piece.

When, a couple of years later, I saw a call for scores with certain specs, I thought this 5' "trunk" would suit the call--but I needed to swap clarinets for two of the saxes.

Then when the conductor who was associated with the call invited me to finish the piece, the new scoring certainly inspired specific places for the piece to go.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: John Copeland on February 06, 2013, 08:39:18 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 06, 2013, 04:16:44 PM
Originally, I scored the piece for six saxophones (and the four brasswinds). That is, the original 5' "trunk" of the piece.

When, a couple of years later, I saw a call for scores with certain specs, I thought this 5' "trunk" would suit the call--but I needed to swap clarinets for two of the saxes.

Then when the conductor who was associated with the call invited me to finish the piece, the new scoring certainly inspired specific places for the piece to go.

How fascinating the insights and and cycles of the musicians mind.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Florestan on February 07, 2013, 12:21:10 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 06, 2013, 04:10:37 PM
As with many of my works, my first priority was on the lines of, "If I were a member of the ensemble, would I have fun playing this piece?"

What, no deep thought, no personal utterances, just entertainment? You're a lackey of the aristocracy, like that old, liveried, wigged guy... can't remember his name... !  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 07, 2013, 01:47:39 AM
Oh, no! You're about to send me up to my unheated garret for time-out, aren't you?!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 07, 2013, 02:02:17 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 05, 2013, 11:01:17 AM

Quote from: karlhenning on February 04, 2013, 03:09:53 AM
And... to-morrow is Classical Revolution Detroit. I wonder if the Op.96a will go on?...

Fingers still crossed!

Well, it will go on, at another Classical Revolution Detroit event on Sunday the 17th. Part of the idea of the event is, relaxed atmosphere, public outreach in unconventional venues . . . so John thinks that the rhythmic quirks and pitfalls of № 1 (Lutosławski's Lullaby) might be dicey, but the other two pieces will definitely fly.

He is also kindly arranging a private reading of probably all three, and will furnish a recording, "warts and all."
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Florestan on February 07, 2013, 02:03:06 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 07, 2013, 01:47:39 AM
Oh, no! You're about to send me up to my unheated garret for time-out, aren't you?!

Out of which I expect, nay, order you to come tonight with a serenade and some keyboard variations for my mistress, Mlle Ulrika-Krimhilde von Hochenschweigenblützenstein.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on February 07, 2013, 08:47:45 AM
Quote from: Florestan on February 07, 2013, 02:03:06 AM
Out of which I expect, nay, order you to come tonight with a serenade and some keyboard variations for my mistress, Mlle Ulrika-Krimhilde von Hochenschweigenblützenstein.

For a small fee, your wife will remain ignorant about this mistress, Mr. Florestan!  :laugh:

On the other hand, I understand it: for some reason I have always had a weakness for babes named Krimhilde.   :-* ???
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 07, 2013, 08:51:28 AM
(* swoon *)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 10, 2013, 12:39:53 PM
Work-in-progress
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 11, 2013, 06:38:53 AM
Obviously (and even though probably I will keep things fairly quiet throughout) I need to add the occasional dynamic indication . . . mostly, this draught was about bringing the MS. on board in Sibelius.

In a way, this is the piece I thought I meant to write with the Studies in Impermanence . . . a piece where I try to apply the Feldman method.  The Studies quickly went elsewhere, and became their own being (even if the initial Feldmanic impulse was still an important germ). For a couple of weeks, I've been living with Triadic Memories.  Of course, one thinks, I have a better idea, now, of how to enter this chamber . . . and (knowing how I was a bit mistaken on that point in the past, or perhaps at some level I really wanted to write something otherwise with the Studies, at the outset) I've had something of an auditor's eye/ear out, to stress-test the result.  But this does feel settled into The Zone.

Of course, Triadic Memories is an 80-minute piece, and I am only responsible for (say) 25 minutes. (Nor do I know quite how I, or anyone, should play an 80-minute unaccompanied clarinet work.)

Got more work done on the train. I am finding the piece (probably not surprisingly) a sort of compositorial meditation.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 16, 2013, 09:59:08 AM
Very nice news, in a small way: Paul rang on his way home from the rehearsal this morning of the FCB Choir.  They read the Kyrie for the first time to-day, and genuine enthusiasm for the piece warmed Paul's voice as he said, "Your Kyrie is wonderful."  All the choir dig it, and in fact later in the conversation Paul reported feeling that, in reading my piece, the choir did their best singing this morning.  He largely knew the piece, from playing the keyboard reduction in preparation for the rehearsal, but he was struck by how well the piece "sings."

If I did not have two other projects which I need to wrap up yesterday, I should get right back to work on the Credo . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: NJ Joe on February 16, 2013, 10:20:49 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 04, 2013, 02:27:30 PM
And, lo!

http://www.youtube.com/v/OQHIDzVD2yY

Hello,

I really enjoyed this. Beautiful.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 16, 2013, 10:21:32 AM
Thanks, Joe!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on February 16, 2013, 12:40:10 PM
Quote from: Jersey Joe on February 16, 2013, 10:20:49 AM
Hello,

I really enjoyed this. Beautiful.

Welcome to the world of Karl Henning!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 16, 2013, 12:56:26 PM
(* blush *)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 19, 2013, 11:44:19 AM
No word yet from Detroit.

That is all.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 21, 2013, 05:13:04 AM
We are long overdue for a hardware refresh at home.  I am inclined to coordinate a laptop purchase with an upgrade to Sibelius 7.  Having the software on a portable machine could conceivably revolutionize my production calendar.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 24, 2013, 06:35:09 AM
Strangely, the tough part seems to be finding my Media Monkey gold key....

Decided that the $60 savings was worth the few days' wait for the Sibelius 7 CD, rather than going the instantaneous download route.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 28, 2013, 06:19:22 AM
The cellist in the trio for this event (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,429.msg701045.html#msg701045) is a musical acquaintance I am cultivating.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 28, 2013, 06:20:28 AM
Separately:  a clarinetist & teacher in Alabama has permitted me to send him the five duos of These Unlikely Events.  We shall see.

Sibelius 7 arrived yesterday, but I've not had the chance to install 'er yet . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on February 28, 2013, 08:41:46 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 28, 2013, 06:19:22 AM
The cellist in the trio for this event (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,429.msg701045.html#msg701045) is a musical acquaintance I am cultivating.

Such cultivation is always helped by a little baksheesh!   0:)

Malden!  Isn't there a Monty Python skit about events in Malden or North Malden suddenly taking on universal importance?   8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 28, 2013, 08:48:39 AM
Quote from: Cato on February 28, 2013, 08:41:46 AM
Such cultivation is always helped by a little baksheesh!   0:)

Yes . . . I've paid for my ticket ; )

Quote from: Cato on February 28, 2013, 08:41:46 AM
Malden!  Isn't there a Monty Python skit about events in Malden or North Malden suddenly taking on universal importance?   8)

Yes! "Njorl's Saga" . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 28, 2013, 08:55:48 AM
I also have stupendous news concerning . . . plants.  Watch This Space.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on February 28, 2013, 09:16:26 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 28, 2013, 08:55:48 AM
I also have stupendous news concerning . . . plants.  Watch This Space.

Are these plants on canvas?   ;)

Yes, Njorl's Saga on Monty Python involved North Malden.

What the mind remembers...!   ??? 8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 28, 2013, 10:21:53 AM
Quote from: Cato on February 28, 2013, 09:16:26 AM
Are these plants on canvas?   ;)

On paper! : )

The New England Society of Botanical Artists is sponsoring a traveling exhibit, From the Mountains to the Sea (http://fromthemountainstothesea.org/) (makes me think of Carl Ruggles, somehow), a "juried exhibition of native New England plant portraits." The exhibit will open first here in Massachusetts, and then will open in each of the New England states in turn (hm, save New Hampshire, it seems . . . wonder why they found no Granite State venue?)

The call stipulated that each artist's entry could submit three works. "It is expected that one image will be selected, although exceptions may be made." Well, I could have told them that they would make an exception in Maria's case;  and indeed notification has come in that two Bablyak works have been accepted.

Champagne!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on February 28, 2013, 11:55:42 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 28, 2013, 10:21:53 AM
On paper! : )

The call stipulated that each artist's entry could submit three works. "It is expected that one image will be selected, although exceptions may be made." Well, I could have told them that they would make an exception in Maria's case;  and indeed notification has come in that two Bablyak works have been accepted.

Champagne![/font]

So do you have a link to pictures of the winning entries?

A taste of Maria Bablyak's style:

(http://www.geocities.ws/maria_bablyak/sunsetvermont.jpg)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 01, 2013, 02:13:46 AM
No link, yet.  The artist is presently at work on a hibiscus for another event, also here in Boston.

Quote from: karlhenning on February 28, 2013, 06:20:28 AM
Separately:  a clarinetist & teacher in Alabama has permitted me to send him the five duos of These Unlikely Events.  We shall see.

Sibelius 7 arrived yesterday, but I've not had the chance to install 'er yet . . . .


Although he's not remarked yet at all upon These Unlikely Events (I think he's presently on the road at a clarinetly event), we had also talked about a piece in 15 parts for his clarinet choir.  I subconsciously employed the need to "learn up" into Sibelius 7 by starting that score.  Working title is Misapprehension.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on March 01, 2013, 02:14:41 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 28, 2013, 10:21:53 AM....notification has come in that two Bablyak works have been accepted.

Champagne![/font]

I'll drink to that! Splendid news. Congratulate Maria for me.

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 01, 2013, 02:16:02 AM
Thank you, sieur!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 02, 2013, 04:49:56 AM
I should really be doing other things . . . but chalk it up to learning the Sibelius 7 ropes . . . a start on the piece for clarinet choir:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 02, 2013, 04:53:30 PM
I've made some more progress yet . . . but still tinkering.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on March 02, 2013, 05:09:15 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 02, 2013, 04:53:30 PM
I've made some more progress yet . . . but still tinkering.

Soldier on with the tinkering and the tailoring of the score: from the opening page I spy another winner!   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 03, 2013, 04:03:11 AM
Thanks! I saw this coming, but here is an iron hot in the fire, but I need to wrap up Thoreau first . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 03, 2013, 12:36:27 PM
Re-post & refresh:

Timbrel and Dance, Op.73 [ St Paul's choir plus ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg628919.html#msg628919)

26 February De profundis (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg396045.html#msg396045) [ Jaya Lakshminarayan & friends ]

15 March Passion rehearsal A (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/dress-rehearsal.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal B (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/shut-up-n-let-music-do-talkin-some-more.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal C (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/corrivideum.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

12 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/revisiting-moon.html) [ k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble (Bloom/Henning/Cienniwa) ]

18 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/later-at-kings.html) [ Bloom/Henning ]

23 May pre-concert rehearsal (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/05/rehearsal-day-of.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

22 June recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/ande-then-there-was-library.html) [ N. Chamberlain/B. Chamberlain/Henning ]

Score of The Wind, the Sky, &amp; the Wheeling Stars, Part I (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg443626.html#msg443626)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, &amp; the Wheeling Stars, Part II (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg443627.html#msg443627)


Love is the spirit of this church (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg694587.html#msg694587), Op.85 № 3

The Passion According to St John (http://www.mediafire.com/?wdpk77t7m042s7o), Op.92 (on MediaFire, courtesy of Johan)

Lutosawski's Lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648397.html#msg648397), Op.96a № 1 (string quartet)

Marginalia (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg647890.html#msg647890), Op.96a № 2 (string quartet)

Après-lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649237.html#msg649237), Op.96a № 3 (string quartet)

Score of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444980.html#msg444980)

MIDI of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg436576.html#msg436576)

Score of Suspension Bridge (In Daves Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444979.html#msg444979)

MIDI of Suspension Bridge (In Daves Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444978.html#msg444978)

Score of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg445883.html#msg445883)

MIDI of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg446478.html#msg446478)


Johan's MediaFire folder, including the whole of Dana's première performance of the Viola Sonata (http://www.mediafire.com/?nnp5543z74szn)

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648257.html#msg648257), Op.104 № 4

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649947.html#msg649947), Op.104 № 5

Kyrie (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg644073.html#msg644073), Op.106 № 1

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 1, Eritis sicut Deus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg692063.html#msg692063)

In the Artist's Studio (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg654805.html#msg654805), work-in-progress

Airy Distillates (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648674.html#msg648674), Op.110

Misapprehension (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg701428.html#msg701428) for clarinet choir, work-in-progress

Henningmusick at ReverbNation (http://www.reverbnation.com/karlhenning).

Henningmusick at Instant Encore (http://instantencore.com/contributor/contributor.aspx?CId=5142566).

And about an hour's worth of Henningmusick, too, at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 04, 2013, 05:40:49 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 03, 2013, 04:03:11 AM
Thanks! I saw this coming, but here is an iron hot in the fire, but I need to wrap up Thoreau first . . . .

More (and good) progress on Thoreau last night . . . at last, it were fair to say.

Before yesterday morning's service, the choir rehearsed my Kyrie a bit (we're singing the première next Sunday morning).  I should be embarrassed to report the kind words spoken about the piece, for fear I should be thought to exaggerate and fabricate.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: kishnevi on March 04, 2013, 05:14:50 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 04, 2013, 05:40:49 AM
More (and good) progress on Thoreau last night . . . at last, it were fair to say.

Before yesterday morning's service, the choir rehearsed my Kyrie a bit (we're singing the première next Sunday morning).  I should be embarrassed to report the kind words spoken about the piece, for fear I should be thought to exaggerate and fabricate.


Nonsense.  If anything, we'd suspect you were understating....
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 05, 2013, 11:54:47 AM
Further progress on Thoreau last night . . . after all, I am going to play the piece a week from to-day . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: ibanezmonster on March 05, 2013, 01:47:50 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on February 06, 2013, 09:54:29 AM
Karl might scoff at my mentioning of this but I hear a Minimalism influence in Out in the Sun. Not so much in how the musical material is played but, rather, how the general mood of the work seems to be a long, emotionally-static canvas. This isn't meant as a criticism but rather that the overall direction of the work veers towards say John Adams territory. Just a thought.
I believe this is exactly what I said when I listened to it for the first time. It remains my favorite Henning work, too.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 05, 2013, 04:59:08 PM
Thanks, Greg!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 06, 2013, 07:26:02 AM
Just learnt this morning of the attached event (yes, the same day as I shall play Thoreau in Concord Jail at King's Chapel). The Scholars are singing my Nunc dimittis (again [!!!]):
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 07, 2013, 03:19:08 PM
Old pic from Wooster:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on March 07, 2013, 05:51:45 PM
Quote from: Greg on March 05, 2013, 01:47:50 PM
I believe this is exactly what I said when I listened to it for the first time. It remains my favorite Henning work, too.

Quote from: TheGSMoeller on May 02, 2012, 05:29:36 PM
Out in the Sun for sure, my favorite from the Henningmusik collection.

Hey! Me too! Almost a year later and it's still a piece I put into the "I wish I composed that" list.  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 08, 2013, 02:20:39 AM
Thanks, lads!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 09, 2013, 05:12:54 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 28, 2013, 06:19:22 AM
The cellist in the trio for this event (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,429.msg701045.html#msg701045) is a musical acquaintance I am cultivating.

This is to-night, should be fun.

Last night at the Museum, not only did I have the pleasure of meeting again with Peter H Bloom, who among other commitments is a member of the Aardvark Jazz Orchestra performing in the auditorium at the museum last night . . . but my recorder-playing acquaintance, Héloïse was visiting the MFA with her sister from over sea. Thus it is that, even though of course I have 4 or 5 other things I ought to attend to first, this morning I started a sketch for alto recorder and harpsichord.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 09, 2013, 05:15:18 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 04, 2013, 05:40:49 AM
More (and good) progress on Thoreau last night . . . at last, it were fair to say.

Before yesterday morning's service, the choir rehearsed my Kyrie a bit (we're singing the première next Sunday morning).


A reminder that this is to-morrow morning; that the service begins at 11:00 Chowder Time, and will live-stream from http://wers.org/; and that to-night we here in the US change the clocks, losing an hour.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 10, 2013, 04:06:32 AM
About to head over to the Back Bay . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on March 10, 2013, 04:13:57 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 09, 2013, 05:15:18 AM
A reminder that this is to-morrow morning; that the service begins at 11:00 Chowder Time, and will live-stream from http://wers.org/; and that to-night we here in the US change the clocks, losing an hour.

I went to that station around 8:05 to make sure it would work, and they were playing some klezmer music hopped up on meth and steroids!   ??? :o   Great fun!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 10, 2013, 06:40:56 AM
The other piece we're singing in this service is the sumptuous Messiaen O sacrum convivium.

My piece follows the sermon: don't give up!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 10, 2013, 12:54:40 PM
Thoreau is done!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 11, 2013, 01:47:37 AM
Had a good session of practice last night (yes, yes, about time). Thoreau should fly well to-morrow. Will re-charge the HMMCU (Henning Mobile Musick-Capturing Unit) to-night.

And now: I've less than a week to wrap up Annabel Lee, have to send her in to the Libellas (http://www.carolaemrichfisher.com/Carolaemrichfisher.com/Libella_Quartet.html) this Saturday coming. Onward!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 11, 2013, 04:27:20 AM
A few words about the Opus 109

This piece is the latest in what has evolved into a series of works for unaccompanied wind instrument, successively re-opening the question of what is both manageable, and musically tenable.  The music itself is (I think) profoundly allied to the historical event which inspires it.  Setting aside for the moment its practically iconic status in American cultural history, Thoreau's imprisonment was an accident (we might almost say) of the thoughtful application of his moral principles – though woe (and red tape galore) betide any of our contemporaries who might try to withhold taxation based on any moral quarrel with government policies.  The man consented, as it were, to yield up his freedom of body, if in doing so he might retain his freedom of thought; and the composer imagines Thoreau enduring his confinement philosophically.  The music, then, is not at all dramatic – this is no Shawshank Redemption prison-break soundtrack.  In keeping with Thoreau's practical near-asceticism, the piece is pointedly economical of musical material, and even of expression.

Karl Henning holds a B.Mus. with double major in composition and clarinet performance from the College of Wooster (Ohio); a M.A. in composition from the University of Virginia (Charlottesville); and a Ph.D. in composition from the University of Buffalo, where he studied with Charles Wuorinen and Louis Andriessen.  His music has been played and sung on three continents (North America, Europe and Australia), and an itinerant eggplant-picker is believed to have seen sheets purportedly from the Henning organ Toccata.  Karl recently completed a Cello Sonatina, and a set of clarinet duos, These unlikely events.  Current projects include a vocal quartet setting of Poe's Annabel LeeMisapprehensions for clarinet choir in 15 parts;  and an Organ Sonata.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 11, 2013, 09:46:21 AM
Random social mediadom:

A couple of weeks ago, Howard Kaylan (he of The Turtles, and later of Flo and Eddie from the 70's edition of The Mothers) tweeted: "Thanks to Rolling Stone, I'm somehow relevant again. Goes to show ya: Live clean and take your chances."

Yours truly tweeted back: "Times have changed: living clean never used to count at RS."

And the esteemed Mr Kaylan both favorited and retweeted this.  Do I dream? . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 11, 2013, 06:04:08 PM
Just as needed, a good practice drill to-night; ran Thoreau straight through twice. (And if I can play the piece twice to-night, I can play it once to-morrow.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: kishnevi on March 11, 2013, 07:46:48 PM
Interesting confluence:
I just remembered now that the other composer I know from online friendship (he's not on GMG), Jeffrey Quick,  has also composed a setting of Annabel Lee, for baritone and Dilling harp).  (He's from Cleveland, and at the moment is now focusing almost entirely on writing Catholic liturgical music, or music inspired by Catholic liturgy).

If interested, it can be found here (scroll down most of the way)
http://blog.case.edu/jeffrey.quick/podcasts/index
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 12, 2013, 04:51:41 AM
Thanks, will check that out with keen interest, après-concert. Thoreau in Concord Jail beckons . . . hope some folks will come help spring him . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 12, 2013, 11:08:13 AM
Thoreau in Concord Jail went well.  Hope the recording bears me out on that!  But indeed, five people came up to the composer afterwards and spoke very warmly (I mean, enthusiastically) about the piece. Curious to say (chalk it up to The first performance is never perfect), I 'rushed' a bit . . . to-day's performance probably clocks at 23 minutes plus.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 12, 2013, 12:13:02 PM
Cato, I decided that I liked your suggestion of Eb! I made a couple of other tweaks, including adding one passage to the pedal.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on March 12, 2013, 01:40:57 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 12, 2013, 12:13:02 PM
Cato, I decided that I liked your suggestion of Eb! I made a couple of other tweaks, including adding one passage to the pedal.

To those who can do it, take a "listen" (or a look  ;)  ) at the "atomization" in bars 59-75 and how it relates to the opening and what is to come!

Great ideas here: the structural ones are especially impressive, plus... this movement will strike the soul's ear as well as the head's.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 13, 2013, 01:49:04 AM
Feeling strongly that the Annabel Lee work can move quickly . . . just need time!  Where to find it . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on March 13, 2013, 04:05:23 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 13, 2013, 01:49:04 AM
Feeling strongly that the Annabel Lee work can move quickly . . . just need time!  Where to find it . . . .

Time to quit that day job!   :D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 13, 2013, 04:19:25 AM
Well, in the meantime, there is the train!  Tinkered a bit while riding in to Boston.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 13, 2013, 07:15:41 AM
This is how the beginning of Annabel Lee is looking . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on March 13, 2013, 08:03:25 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 13, 2013, 07:15:41 AM
This is how the beginning of Annabel Lee is looking . . . .

I just added some helicopters to this piece, I hope you don't mind  ;)

Looks great, Karl. Anxious to hear this performed, and thank you for sharing your score with us.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 13, 2013, 08:08:42 AM
Thank you, Greg!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 14, 2013, 11:46:49 AM
My publisher still needs to catch his breath, and take stock of sales; but he notifies me to my surprise and pleasure that "multiple copies" of both the flute and alto flute versions of The Angel Who Bears a Flaming Sword have been sold over time.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 14, 2013, 03:45:15 PM
And the clarinetist who played at Catison's wedding has permitted me to send her Thoreau . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 15, 2013, 05:27:34 AM
More work on Annabel Lee last night . . . though this still does not incorporate all the MS. . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 16, 2013, 01:21:58 PM
Annabel Lee is done, and I think she's a beauty.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on March 16, 2013, 03:46:48 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 16, 2013, 01:21:58 PM
Annabel Lee is done, and I think she's a beauty.

I have seen the score, and the word I used is exquisite!

Karl is on fire!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 16, 2013, 07:59:26 PM
(* blush *)

Many thanks!

Here is the score . . . many a tale I might tell of the process.  Wednesday night on the train home, I scribbled a bit, the tune starting at the pick-up to m.59.  I've kept the tune as I wrote it that night, through m.68 . . . but what I wrote that night for "chilling and killing my Annabel Lee," I was almost instantly unhappy with . . . which I guess was the sign that I was tired, and should leave it be.  Working on it to-day, I discovered quite readily the present 'solution'.

The octaves for "can ever dissever my soul from the soul," was a happy thought which occurred to me last night, when I was not actually "at work" on the piece, but thinking about a thing or two at seeming random, anticipating a full day's undivided attention upon the piece to-day.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 17, 2013, 04:16:27 AM
This (http://calendar.boston.com/somerville_ma/events/show/299732947-ensemble-451-presents-libella-quartet) is the event for which the Libellas called for scores. So, it may or may not be the occasion of the première of the Henning Op.111 ; )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on March 17, 2013, 04:25:36 AM
If you have the score, see if you agree with what I wrote to Karl yesterday:

"Very striking were e.g. bars 21, 26, 49-57, 67-69.  The pianissimo section in 69 ff.  and the ritardando/decrescendo in bars 81-83 are exquisite!  And Yes to that Ninth Chord in the final bar!"

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 17, 2013, 04:27:03 AM
I have to go sing with Paul, or I'd reply! : )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on March 17, 2013, 05:44:57 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 17, 2013, 04:27:03 AM
I have to go sing with Paul, or I'd reply! : )

"Make a joyful sound unto the Lord!"   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 17, 2013, 06:30:58 AM
Well, it's not an especially glorious work we're singing this morning.

Our tenor, Nick, is singing "Danny Boy," though....
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 17, 2013, 10:02:39 AM
Incidentally, the Organ Sonata (of which, yes, only the first movement is as yet complete, though I do have sketches for each of the remaining two movements) is starting to make the rounds . . . I've sent the PDF to organists in New York & Sweden.  Paul himself is game to take a look, but only when he shall have returned from Jamaica, the slacker.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 17, 2013, 10:10:51 AM
Quote from: Cato on March 17, 2013, 04:25:36 AM
. . . The pianissimo section in 69 ff.  and the ritardando/decrescendo in bars 81-83 are exquisite!  And Yes to that Ninth Chord in the final bar!"

Ought to have made the connection right away, but when my head is so immersed in a new score, sometimes I don't even understand my own landmarks. Very pleased that the "improved" chilling and killing came in for mention!

And I am very proud of that cadence in mm.81-83 . . . in my first quick-&-dirty sketch, that ended on the open fifth, but as I was making progress in Sibelius, I knew that was all wrong, that the last thing wanted at that point was a full stop.  The deceptive cadence there was one of those obvious, easy, and just plain right moments.

It has all of its obviously mechanical failings, but if anyone wants the mp3, let the composer know.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 17, 2013, 10:49:30 AM
Well . . . to-day I have revisited two incomplete scores, neither of which had I looked at in a long time (and the current state of both scores is about four and a half minutes finished): Discreet Erasures, and (more recently) In the Artist's Studio (There's a wide world in there).  As a result, really jazzed about both of them.

Of course, I'm still finishing the clarinet choir piece first.  Feeling good . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on March 17, 2013, 10:54:46 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 17, 2013, 10:10:51 AM
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It has all of its obviously mechanical failings, but if anyone wants the mp3, let the composer know.


It is quite worth it, especially if you don't have an acquaintance with the vox humana capability of synthesizers these days.  I remarked earlier to Karl that the eeriness of the vocalic performance is very intriguing, given the poem's atmosphere.

Quote from: karlhenning on March 17, 2013, 10:49:30 AM


As a result, really jazzed about both of them.



Wocka Wocka!   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Florestan on March 17, 2013, 10:59:43 AM
Karl, you have e-mail message.  0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 17, 2013, 11:08:08 AM
Oh! Perhaps the work address?  I'll get the msg to-morrow. Congratulations, brother! Many years!  God give you all joy!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Florestan on March 17, 2013, 11:11:33 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 17, 2013, 11:08:08 AM
Oh! Perhaps the work address? I'll get the msg to-morrow.

It's the only one working right now, if I'm not mistaken. :D

Quote
Congratulations, brother! Many years!  God give you all joy![/font]

Thank you, dear friend!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 17, 2013, 04:49:17 PM
Okay, a bit more of Misapprehension . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 18, 2013, 02:12:19 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 11, 2013, 01:47:37 AM
. . . And now: I've less than a week to wrap up Annabel Lee, have to send her in to the Libellas (http://www.carolaemrichfisher.com/Carolaemrichfisher.com/Libella_Quartet.html) this Saturday coming. Onward!

Word in late last night:

QuoteThank you so much for your submission!  It looks wonderful.  We will be in touch soon.

"My man" in the quartet (who was not the author here) was preoccupied with a Cantata Singers concert yesterday afternoon, so she hadn't any chance to look at Annabel yet.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 18, 2013, 06:40:06 AM
One reason I really mustn't give up: there's so much music-making in the Boston area alone, and not only do I not know of all of it, some of it is quite close.

I'll never know why it didn't occur to me until to-day . . . but I've sent e-mail ('cold,' but hey . . .) to the music minister at an Episcopal parish quite nearby.  And they seem to have a concert series, so that is another door I want to see if my foot will stay a while.

Pinged my friend in Nashville . . . not expecting much at this point viz. the Cello Sonatina or the quartet version of It's all in your head.... But still, one must try.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 18, 2013, 06:44:18 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 17, 2013, 04:49:17 PM
Okay, a bit more of Misapprehension . . . .

The outbreak of strict counterpoint must owe everthing to hearing the K.551 at Symphony Hall this Saturday night past (Christoph Eschenbach was the guest conductor, and I believe this is not the first time we've heard the BSO under his leadership; I like him, a lot).  I like it, but am still pondering which direction to pursue from that point.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 18, 2013, 12:01:47 PM
Just had an amusing e-mail exchange with Heinrich, booking a spring 2014 date at King's Chapel. 15 April is a Tuesday next year, and if I write a piece titled Form EZ, you will know why . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: kishnevi on March 19, 2013, 05:51:54 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 18, 2013, 12:01:47 PM
Just had an amusing e-mail exchange with Heinrich, booking a spring 2014 date at King's Chapel. 15 April is a Tuesday next year, and if I write a piece titled Form EZ, you will know why . . . .

Or, as truly subtle,  something taking off from the "Instrumentalsatz in F-dur"  for violin and orchestra, to which BWV number 1040 is allocated.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on March 19, 2013, 06:53:56 AM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on March 19, 2013, 05:51:54 AM
Or, as truly subtle,  something taking off from the "Instrumentalsatz in F-dur"  for violin and orchestra, to which BWV number 1040 is allocated.

That should be HWV !   :laugh:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 19, 2013, 07:52:01 AM
(* chortle *)

Quote from: The Manuscript Found In OhioSin is dew to selfishness.

(* double chortle *)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 20, 2013, 07:48:40 AM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on March 19, 2013, 05:51:54 AM
Or, as truly subtle,  something taking off from the "Instrumentalsatz in F-dur"  for violin and orchestra, to which BWV number 1040 is allocated.

Well, whatever the new piece may be called, the k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble will ride again! Both master flutist Peter H. Bloom and earnest drum-wielder Dan Meyers are on board for 15 Apr 2014.

Let's see if I can rope in a cellist, and make this a quartet . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: springrite on March 20, 2013, 07:52:06 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 20, 2013, 07:48:40 AM
Well, whatever the new piece may be called, the k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble will ride again! Both master flutist Peter H. Bloom and earnest drum-wielder Dan Meyers are on board for 15 Apr 2014.

Let's see if I can rope in a cellist, and make this a quartet . . . .


May the Tax Day Concert relieve the audience of their pain and sense of loss with rekindled joy!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on March 20, 2013, 01:09:32 PM
Quote from: springrite on March 20, 2013, 07:52:06 AM
May the Tax Day Concert relieve the audience of their pain and sense of loss with rekindled joy!

Actually, that would be "loss of cents" and lots of them!   $:)

Since Karl lives in a state occasionally nicknamed Taxachusetts, perhaps the piece could have a dance movement called The Taxachusetts Shuffle or folksong homages e.g. The Night They Taxed Old Dixie Down, or Michael, Tax the Boat Ashore, or A Bicycle Built For Tax or I've Been Workin' On the Tax Forms
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 21, 2013, 07:18:42 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 17, 2013, 04:49:17 PM
Okay, a bit more of Misapprehension . . . .

The counterpoint has wound out into another passage . . . oh, I am enjoying the writing of this one, too.

Planning to lay in a goodish spot of work this evening.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 21, 2013, 07:20:39 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 18, 2013, 02:12:19 AM
"My man" in the quartet (who was not the author here) was preoccupied with a Cantata Singers concert yesterday afternoon, so she hadn't any chance to look at Annabel yet.

Word in last night:

Quote. . . I'd say it's VERY likely your piece will be performed! We'll have the final vote soon, but I know that others, besides me, like it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on March 21, 2013, 10:45:57 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 21, 2013, 07:20:39 AM
Word in last night:
Quote
. . . I'd say it's VERY likely your piece will be performed! We'll have the final vote soon, but I know that others, besides me, like it.

So given that we are talking about a quartet...we have 1 + "others" which must be at least 2, so a majority likes it.   0:)

Does the vote need to be unanimous?



Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 21, 2013, 10:55:46 AM
Such a small group, and with the need for seamless ensemble . . . a kind of unanimous is probably desirable : )

Carola may not know of anyone not liking it, but may simply have heard positively only from two of the other three. The tenor's use of the adjective wonderful in the initial response may have been polite . . . but my hope is better ; )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 21, 2013, 05:40:45 PM
Current state of Misapprehension . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 22, 2013, 04:35:57 AM
Happy to say that I've more ideas already quite developed, but which are not yet reflected in the score of Misapprehension, as we've not reached that point in the piece.  I see Saturday night and Sunday as a good opportunity for 'territorial gains' . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 25, 2013, 05:43:42 AM
I keep tinkering with the first movement of the Organ Sonata . . . and may tinker yet further . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 25, 2013, 05:46:37 AM
Quite some progress on Misapprehension, as well.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 25, 2013, 06:08:16 AM
That's not actually the end of the piece, BTW . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 26, 2013, 03:55:00 AM
A bit more Misapprehension on the bus this morning, in a manner of speaking.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 27, 2013, 02:03:04 AM
Latest Misapprehension:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 27, 2013, 09:46:08 AM
Word just in:

QuoteI wanted to let you know that you are one of the winners of this year's Libella Composition Competition and that we will be performing "Annabel Lee" at the April 25 concert. Congratulations!...

I'm so glad you wrote this beautiful piece for us! Now we just have to learn it : )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 27, 2013, 10:28:20 AM
So, this is for the hat trick: three premières in two months—

10 March:  Kyrie, Op.106 № 1

12 March:  Thoreau in Concord Jail, Op.109

25 April:  Annabel Lee, Op.111
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on March 27, 2013, 11:50:18 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 27, 2013, 09:46:08 AM
Word just in:
Congratulations, Karl!
Hopefully there will be a recording soon. :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on March 27, 2013, 04:40:16 PM
HenningMusik is busy, keep it going!  :)

Congratulations, Karl.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 28, 2013, 04:25:42 AM
Thank you both!

No apparent progress on Misapprehension; c'est-à-dire, no advance in the score itself . . . but I've been puttering on paper with what my esteemed teacher Judith Shatin would call "pre-composition."

So: positioning myself for rapid gains to-night and to-morrow.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 29, 2013, 03:43:44 AM
Last night's work on Misapprehension was a matter of re-working mm.109-124. As I 'lived with' that passage, I realized that the rhythmic pacing (which was a close recapitulation of an idea or two from the opening) felt entirely different after the extended quicker tempo of the Deciso. Basically had to broaden some of the time values, give that passage more weight of its own account, and now ready to move on with the "watchworks" section,
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on March 29, 2013, 04:55:14 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 29, 2013, 03:43:44 AM
Last night's work on Misapprehension was a matter of re-working mm.109-124. As I 'lived with' that passage, I realized that the rhythmic pacing (which was a close recapitulation of an idea or two from the opening) felt entirely different after the extended quicker tempo of the Deciso. Basically had to broaden some of the time values, give that passage more weight of its own account, and now ready to move on with the "watchworks" section,

My good intentions to read the score with a good amount of concentration in the past days went nowhere!  Telephone calls with errands and projects - all designed to make sure that idleness is not tempted into the Devil's Workshop  >:D  - have sabotaged me, and I need to leave again in about 15 minutes!

Anyway, having heard the score's opening pages at least in a mental concert, let me say that the polyphonic Swiss-watch gearing is a delight, and I suspect the composer has a larger tour of the watch factory waiting for us near the conclusion.

I am not the first one to notice this, but in Schoenberg's "atonal" scores, as well as many of the dodecaphonic scores, the filling of musical space with polyphony seems to function the way a cadence would in a traditional tonal work.  One notices this technique throughout Misapprehension, especially starting with the Deciso section in bars 32-43, 44-55, 83-111.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 29, 2013, 07:03:50 AM
Just back from a good 97-minute walk . . . on which (almost predictably) I did some mental composing, and discovered both how Misapprehension should end (as it were), and the way to proceed with the 'watch-works' section, in order to set up the ending.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on March 29, 2013, 07:55:08 PM
Congratulations on all the well-deserved success, Karl.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 31, 2013, 04:14:24 AM
Per this (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,6811.msg707426.html#msg707426), Paul wrote to me, I don't know the Hindemith sonatas at all, but I kept wondering if there was a relationship.

I should know the Hindemith organ sonatas, but don't. I heard the lovely Maxine Thevenot play one of them at Old South on Copley Square some years ago.  I do not remember which, don't really remember the piece, though I remember thinking it a good 'un.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 31, 2013, 02:59:39 PM
Eureka!

I should explain that, only I am keen to do the work first
: )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: kishnevi on March 31, 2013, 05:21:41 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 31, 2013, 02:59:39 PM
Eureka!

I should explain that, only I am keen to do the work first
: )

We'll be content.  Just make sure no one grabs a photo of you running down the street with only that bath towel on.  It's still rather cold up in Boston, after all.  At least wear a bathrobe.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 31, 2013, 05:37:55 PM
I found a solution to one passage whose execution was not so musical a result as I wished.  I may yet perform some trimming of the 'new, improved' passage . . . pressing on to the end.  The big double-bar at the end is truly the end, though I've not filled the score out yet for that last page.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: ibanezmonster on March 31, 2013, 07:15:44 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 29, 2013, 03:43:44 AM
Last night's work on Misapprehension was a matter of re-working mm.109-124. As I 'lived with' that passage, I realized that the rhythmic pacing (which was a close recapitulation of an idea or two from the opening) felt entirely different after the extended quicker tempo of the Deciso. Basically had to broaden some of the time values, give that passage more weight of its own account, and now ready to move on with the "watchworks" section,
I've experienced this so many times...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 01, 2013, 04:18:16 AM
To-day's arrow shot into the air: an e-mail about White Nights.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 01, 2013, 04:49:14 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 31, 2013, 05:37:55 PM
I found a solution to one passage whose execution was not so musical a result as I wished.  I may yet perform some trimming of the 'new, improved' passage . . . pressing on to the end.  The big double-bar at the end is truly the end, though I've not filled the score out yet for that last page.

mm. 134-182 are a big improvement over my first go at that passage (which I don't think I posted), which was just too muddy. I am pleased that this draught has clear definition, but I cannot help feeling that it needs trimming, duration-wise.  Some pruning, and possibly an acceleration, should do the trick.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 01, 2013, 04:51:16 AM
In the ending, though (pp.27-28), I take unalloyed pride. I think it the most apt conclusion I might have devised.  All the more reason I want to get that extended passage before in good trim . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 01, 2013, 05:03:28 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 01, 2013, 04:49:14 AM
mm. 134-182 are a big improvement over my first go at that passage (which I don't think I posted), which was just too muddy. I am pleased that this draught has clear definition, but I cannot help feeling that it needs trimming, duration-wise.  Some pruning, and possibly an acceleration, should do the trick.

Or here's a trippy thought: might my quarrel with the passage (too long) be mitigated, if I move the whole section earlier in the piece?

Or, of course, both displacing it, and pruning it, may be the fix.

All in all, glad that I told the music director that I needed a few days more to lock the piece in just where I want it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 01, 2013, 03:46:52 PM
Hah! The "cure" turned out to be easier than I was making room for, though I like the fact that I was prepared at need to pitch the whole thing out ; )

At any rate, I now pronounce Misapprehension done.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on April 01, 2013, 04:22:22 PM
Wow! Phenomanel, Karl. Can't wait to hear this performed.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: kishnevi on April 01, 2013, 04:43:54 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 01, 2013, 03:46:52 PM
Hah! The "cure" turned out to be easier than I was making room for, though I like the fact that I was prepared at need to pitch the whole thing out ; )

At any rate, I now pronounce Misapprehension done.

Rejoice greatly, I tell thee....
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on April 01, 2013, 05:11:32 PM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on April 01, 2013, 04:43:54 PM
Rejoice greatly, I tell thee....

Amen!   0:)

The juggling of the assorted motifs throughout the work is most deft: check out also things like the effect of the 16ths creating a shimmering effect on pages 24-25, and how the 8th-note figures on page 26 act as a variation on that effect.

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 02, 2013, 02:15:04 AM
Thanks, gents! Greg, Jeffrey, if an mp3 is of interest/service to you, PM me with an email address.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 02, 2013, 05:06:55 AM
No definite word on when the string pastoral (or other bits) from White Nights may at last be brought to Glens Falls, but the conductor tells me that it remains on his list.

The next King's Chapel date is Tuesday, 8 October, and the plan is to perform Mystic Trumpeter then. Thus, I shall want to finish its composition . . . but I have time to address the second and probably third movements of the Organ Sonata first.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on April 02, 2013, 05:20:47 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 02, 2013, 05:06:55 AM
No definite word on when the string pastoral (or other bits) from White Nights may at last be brought to Glens Falls, but the conductor tells me that it remains on his list.

Would a little baksheesh make things definite?  :o    Maybe we can pass the hat!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 02, 2013, 05:26:43 AM
Well, the 12 May program (http://www.gfso.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=161&Itemid=1) looks mighty toothsome!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 02, 2013, 05:34:21 AM
Cor, and they're on Facebook. Yes!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on April 02, 2013, 06:59:35 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 02, 2013, 05:26:43 AM
Well, the 12 May program (http://www.gfso.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=161&Itemid=1) looks mighty toothsome!

White Nights would have fit in nicely with such a Russian program!   So maybe something similar for next season!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 02, 2013, 08:21:20 AM
I found his email especially intriguing, as I thought he was considering only the string pastorale . . . but he wrote: White Nights (in some portion) stays on my list.  The possibility that more may be called for is tantalizing!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 02, 2013, 08:32:11 AM
Okay: production seems officially to have resumed a nice swing, with Thoreau in Concord Jail, Annabel Lee, and now Misapprehension all in the can, in quite brisk order.

What do I need to wrap up in shortish order?
My thinking, then, is that once I chop these three items out, I shall resume work on White Nights, and in turn get that long-term how about it? off my desk.

There is the likelihood that I have a quartet to compose for the 15 Apr 2014 concert;  but I consider it thoroughly possible to finish the ballet, and then address the quartet.

What after that?  Probably a Gloria . . . .
Title: Karl Henning's Misapprehension
Post by: Cato on April 02, 2013, 01:46:06 PM
I have had the great opportunity to follow Karl's construction of the work for clarinet choir Misapprehension and to listen to a synthesizer's realization.

First of all, I was struck by the unsettling way the work conveys the idea, the emotions connected to "misapprehension."  Clusters right at the beginning tell us we are entering a world where things have gone wrong, and a two-voiced theme, which (I told Karl) strikes me as Bruckner-Meets-Expressionist-Schoenberg announces a grand misgiving.

The work also hit me structurally as a musical Möbius strip in various ways: one returns to things heard earlier, but not exactly: for the simplest example, if you are able to check the score, compare the last bar with the first bar.  And the "clockworks" sections are brilliant!

Perhaps the most uncanny effect will be hear to the difficult emotions portrayed when one has had a Misapprehension in the smooth voices of a clarinet choir, a grand contradiction which, if Alma Mahler is to be believed, would have delighted Arnold Schoenberg!
Title: Re: Karl Henning's Misapprehension
Post by: TheGSMoeller on April 02, 2013, 06:22:02 PM
Quote from: Cato on April 02, 2013, 01:46:06 PM
I have had the great opportunity to follow Karl's construction of the work for clarinet choir Misapprehension and to listen to a synthesizer's realization.

First of all, I was struck by the unsettling way the work conveys the idea, the emotions connected to "misapprehension."  Clusters right at the beginning tell us we are entering a world where things have gone wrong, and a two-voiced theme, which (I told Karl) strikes me as Bruckner-Meets-Expressionist-Schoenberg announces a grand misgiving.

The work also hit me structurally as a musical Möbius strip in various ways: one returns to things heard earlier, but not exactly: for the simplest example, if you are able to check the score, compare the last bar with the first bar.  And the "clockworks" sections are brilliant!

Perhaps the most uncanny effect will be hear to the difficult emotions portrayed when one has had a Misapprehension in the smooth voices of a clarinet choir, a grand contradiction which, if Alma Mahler is to be believed, would have delighted Arnold Schoenberg!

Very nice description, Cato. I listened to it this morning along with the score. Quite an experience for sure. I love the interaction between the clarinets around bar 67, the way they dance around each other.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on April 03, 2013, 05:27:16 AM
Excellent work here, Karl!  And a very good description from Cato. Love the timbres of the clarinet ensemble.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 03, 2013, 05:28:27 AM
Kiitos!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 04, 2013, 05:59:00 AM
Almost a month later, I am finally listening to the audio from the King's Chapel recital.  It's right in downtown Boston during lunchtime, so it's rather a noisy venue (and I have only my shoestring HMMCU). Also, I cannot pretend that I wish I were playing better . . . and in the event (probably a bit over-concerned at the need for the concert to end so that the audience might return to work in a timely manner) I rather 'rushed' the piece: this inaugural performance clocks in at just under 20 minutes.

Still, I feel that this account of Thoreau in Concord Jail can probably be made public.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 04, 2013, 06:45:12 AM
And now, addressing the 'audio backlog' . . . finally getting around to preparing audio from the 17 April 2012 concert.

And I see on the HMMCU a file betokening yet another concert, earlier still . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 04, 2013, 06:47:11 AM
The 'plan' for the recording of Thoreau in Concord Jail is to do up a sort of video, and post it to YouTube.  Will see if I cannot get that done sometime to-day.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 04, 2013, 10:44:50 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 10, 2012, 03:34:43 AM
Atonal Honking: It's Back!

I crack myself up sometimes . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: madaboutmahler on April 04, 2013, 11:13:51 AM
Karl, listening to Misapprehension at the moment, and I absolutely love it! Fantastic writing. I particularly love all those staccato parts, and the angry conversations between the clarinets! :D

Great piece - performance soon?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 04, 2013, 11:16:08 AM
Thanks, Daniel!  Not sure when there will be a performance, I am still waiting on word from the director.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 04, 2013, 03:39:55 PM
Puttering away at movement two . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 04, 2013, 06:17:37 PM
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http://www.youtube.com/v/iDY7Dc41vL0
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on April 04, 2013, 06:31:07 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 04, 2013, 06:17:37 PM
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http://www.youtube.com/v/iDY7Dc41vL0


Great atmosphere. I love a piece that is not afraid to take its time when making a statement.

And you're an excellent clarinetist.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: ibanezmonster on April 04, 2013, 07:10:19 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 04, 2013, 06:17:37 PM
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I liked it!
A lot of it actually reminded me of The Bend of Time, or perhaps a more "substantial" version of Feldman.
The ascending scale passage around 2'17"... that's so similar sounding to a passage in The Bend of Time. Almost the same exact intervals, notes (non-octave thing going on, it seems)... if it rubbed off on you at all, that would be an honor.  ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 05, 2013, 01:59:08 AM
Thanks, gents!

(Greg, I should go back and compare to your Bend of Time . . . .)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 06, 2013, 05:12:29 AM
Hm. At times, even I can make something of a point (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,1031.msg553903.html#msg553903), I suppose.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 06, 2013, 05:53:09 PM
Second movement is done. Holler if an mp3 may be of interest to you.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 07, 2013, 07:20:46 AM
Per this blog post (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2013/04/by-way.html), I have this unusual feeling (or, really, a familiar feeling, only to an unusual degree) that I am actually a composer . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on April 07, 2013, 07:51:03 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 07, 2013, 07:20:46 AM
Per this blog post (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2013/04/by-way.html), I have this unusual feeling (or, really, a familiar feeling, only to an unusual degree) that I am actually a composer . . . .

I hope Dr Phillips' group does play (and record!) Misapprehension. I just listened to it for the first time; a fun piece..unless I misapprehended it  :D

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 07, 2013, 07:56:03 AM
Many thanks, gents!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 07, 2013, 08:30:29 AM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on April 07, 2013, 07:51:03 AM
I hope Dr Phillips' group does play (and record!) Misapprehension. I just listened to it for the first time; a fun piece..unless I misapprehended it  :D

Sarge

In late-breaking news, Dr Tim tells me that Misapprehension is the first thing in the fall lineup.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on April 07, 2013, 08:36:47 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 07, 2013, 08:30:29 AM
In late-breaking news, Dr Tim tells me that Misapprehension is the first thing in the fall lineup.


Is this the group in Alabama?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Lisztianwagner on April 07, 2013, 08:40:42 AM
I'm sorry, where can Misapprehension be heard? I saw the score that looks really interesting, a work completely for clarinets!
Title: Re: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 07, 2013, 08:58:07 AM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on April 07, 2013, 08:36:47 AM

Is this the group in Alabama?

Aye.

Quote from: Lisztianwagner on April 07, 2013, 08:40:42 AM
I'm sorry, where can Misapprehension be heard? I saw the score that looks really interesting, a work completely for clarinets!

I was thinking of sending you the link! Will do in a bit.
Title: Re: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Lisztianwagner on April 07, 2013, 09:06:06 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 07, 2013, 08:58:07 AM
I was thinking of sending you the link! Will do in a bit.

How great, thank you very much, Karl!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on April 07, 2013, 09:24:05 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 07, 2013, 08:30:29 AM
In late-breaking news, Dr Tim tells me that Misapprehension is the first thing in the fall lineup.

Excellent!

Sarge
Title: Re: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on April 07, 2013, 09:29:59 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 07, 2013, 08:58:07 AM
Aye.

Road trip!
Title: Karl Henning's Organ Sonata in Progress
Post by: Cato on April 07, 2013, 10:30:45 AM
For those fans out there, take a listen (and a read, if you can handle a score) to the second movement of Karl's Organ Sonata.

Keep in mind that he is composing it with a motto in mind, namely the temptation of the Serpent in the Garden of Eden: Eritis sicut Deus, scientes Bonum et Malum i.e. "You will be like God, knowing Good and Evil."

Overall impression: marvelously orgelmässig (worthy of the powers of the organ), enigmatic yet expressive (e.g. that Brucknerian pedal theme) of the contradictions inherent in the title.  i.e. "Knowing Good" might seem to warrant some bright triumphant music, but keep in mind who is saying this sentence!

I find that bars 29-34 are my next favorite, along with the inventive conclusion, and that the movement flows nicely out of the opening Eritis sicut Deus.

The audience awaits the Finale: "...et Malum"  (...and Evil)     0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 07, 2013, 12:34:14 PM
Quote from: Lisztianwagner on April 07, 2013, 09:06:06 AM
How great, thank you very much, Karl!

Just back from an outing to the Arboretum. YHM, Ilaria!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Lisztianwagner on April 07, 2013, 02:21:05 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 07, 2013, 12:34:14 PM
Just back from an outing to the Arboretum. YHM, Ilaria!

Well, I have no idea of what YHM means, but thank you for sending the link of Misapprehension, Karl, I've just checked on my email. :) I'll listen to it now!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on April 07, 2013, 03:10:51 PM
Quote from: Lisztianwagner on April 07, 2013, 02:21:05 PM
Well, I have no idea of what YHM means, but thank you for sending the link of Misapprehension, Karl, I've just checked on my email. :) I'll listen to it now!

You
Have
Mail
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Lisztianwagner on April 07, 2013, 03:23:24 PM
Quote from: Cato on April 07, 2013, 03:10:51 PM
You
Have
Mail

Thanks, Cato.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 07, 2013, 04:04:18 PM
Thanks for listening, Ilaria!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 07, 2013, 04:08:57 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 07, 2013, 08:30:29 AM
In late-breaking news, Dr Tim tells me that Misapprehension is the first thing in the fall lineup.

Furthermore, there has been talk of a new piece for clarinet and marimba.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 08, 2013, 04:37:26 AM
Got a start on the MS. of the third movement yesterday.  Lovely outing at the Arnold Arboretum, and then (as the air was quite fresh, in spite of everyone's eagerness that it should be spring already) . . . well, a nap, really.

But I'll call it a good start, and I got some more work scribbled on this morning's train.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on April 08, 2013, 06:23:15 AM
"...et Malum"   >:D 

A very good start!  I am hearing the opposite of Bonum!   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 08, 2013, 06:24:24 AM
Well, a contrast seemed called for ; )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 09, 2013, 03:55:56 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 08, 2013, 04:37:26 AM
. . . and I got some more work scribbled on this morning's train.

And again.  A little work, a few more measures composed each day, and in a week or so the piece will be done, and I shall almost wonder how I did it . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 09, 2013, 04:26:22 AM
It's achieving that Zen balance of loving and trusting the self-critical faculties : )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Lisztianwagner on April 09, 2013, 07:18:46 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 07, 2013, 04:04:18 PM
Thanks for listening, Ilaria!

My pleasure, Karl. Misapprehension was definitely beautiful, I liked it very much; the combination of the different clarinets was very colourful and original! :) What a pity the computer sound doesn't do justice to these instruments.....
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 09, 2013, 07:43:50 AM
Thank you, indeed, Ilaria!

Hopefully there will be a performance this autumn, and hopefully, there will be a document of the performance
: )
Title: Hank in the slammer
Post by: DavidRoss on April 11, 2013, 02:37:12 PM
Nice enough as far as I'm concerned, Karl, but as you know I'm partial to orchestral music.

Anne, however -- a chamber musician and flutist, as you may recall -- liked it quite a bit. I didn't tell her what it was, just began playing it in my home office, and after a while she came in to say she liked it very much and wanted to know what it was.  8)  ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 11, 2013, 03:21:05 PM
Thanks, Dave & Anne!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 12, 2013, 05:25:41 AM
Per this post (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2013/04/at-it-again.html) . . . too easy to get caught up in the busy schedule (and mind you, I've been fairly productive inside and around the busy schedule, of late).  Sometimes, just being forced to sit down, is an invitation to the Muse.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 15, 2013, 04:42:06 AM
Good news viz. Annabel Lee, if a bit on the amusing side as well:

When I saw Carola in choir yesterday, she said that rehearsal on Saturday had gone well.  They had planned to allot 45 minutes to work on my piece, but wound up spending an hour and a half on it.

Stravinsky tricks, indeed!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 16, 2013, 04:55:42 AM
Poster
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on April 16, 2013, 05:00:29 AM
The title of the concert maybe ought to be changed...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 16, 2013, 05:02:21 AM
Hm, I do see your point (though the title is not my doing). I wonder if the Quartet will modify it?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Szykneij on April 16, 2013, 01:43:47 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 16, 2013, 05:02:21 AM
Hm, I do see your point (though the title is not my doing). I wonder if the Quartet will modify it?

I don't think there's any need to modify the title. The true meaning of the poster is pretty clear.

As I mentioned to you earlier, I have another commitment on that date so I'm sorry I can't attend. It should be an interesting venue. I've tried to visit the sheet music store located there on occasion, but their hours of operation and my hours of availability don't seem to line up.

I have a bit of an interest in the history of these parts, so here's a peek at what the place looked like over a century ago from the Szykneij archives --

(http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i340/Szyk/SomervilleArmory1909.jpg)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 22, 2013, 02:02:49 AM
The Quartet did, as it turns out, elect to re-christen the event.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 22, 2013, 02:05:29 AM
The odd thing is, I feel certain that I have more sketches from (granted) a couple of weeks ago, but they're not in this notebook. I am sure I did not imagine it . . . .

Anyway, (a) I could recreate those sketches if I find that feel strongly about that material, and (b) the sketches from this week fit better with the movement at this point.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 23, 2013, 10:02:55 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 22, 2013, 02:05:29 AM
The odd thing is, I feel certain that I have more sketches from (granted) a couple of weeks ago, but they're not in this notebook. I am sure I did not imagine it . . . .

I did not imagine it! but I am dumbfounded as to why I missed it, for the page I sought was indeed in the notebook.

So, I got a bit more composed on the train ride this morning. I feel that the movement (and thus the Sonata as a whole) will reach its end this weekend.

The computer file with the text for "Annabel Lee," indicating that I was planning to set it (at some point), is dated July 2010 . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 24, 2013, 03:51:36 AM
Thanks! Much better as the Sibelius 7 sound library sounds compared to version 5, over the course of a piece for solo organ the inflexibility of the registration strikes me as a potential negative.

That said, I am hopeful that more than one organist whom I know will want to perform the piece, and a document of any such performance will be a much better ambassador!

[. . .]

You know, I have made a point of always carrying my notebook on my commute, though it isn't every day I "feel" like writing.  Some days, though, just making the very slight effort to open the fool thing is the catalyst.  I opened her up, not even thinking that I had any particular idea to impart to the page, but once the pen was in my hand, I found that I knew a cracking variation of the idea earlier scribbled, further up the page.

And as a consequence, enthusiasm is substantially rekindled.

[. . .]

The really great thing about waking up to Wednesday April the 24th, is the smoking thought that to-morrow evening, the Libella Quartet will sing Annabel Lee.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on April 24, 2013, 06:12:34 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 24, 2013, 03:51:36 AM
Thanks! Much better as the Sibelius 7 sound library sounds compared to version 5, over the course of a piece for solo organ the inflexibility of the registration strikes me as a potential negative.

That said, I am hopeful that more than one organist whom I know will want to perform the piece, and a document of any such performance will be a much better ambassador!


The really great thing about waking up to Wednesday April the 24th, is the smoking thought that to-morrow evening, the Libella Quartet will sing Annabel Lee.


Would the "string" sounds of the synthesizer give a better impression of the music than the synthesized organ?

And yes, very exciting about tomorrow night!  I suspect you will receive many hip-hip-hoorays tomorrow!   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 24, 2013, 06:20:13 AM
Thanks!

In separate Annabel Lee news . . . Paul is thinking about using it for Hallowe'en at FCB (!!)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 25, 2013, 03:16:37 PM
At the venue now. Concert starts in quarter of an hour.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on April 25, 2013, 03:57:46 PM
Good luck this evening, Karl.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on April 25, 2013, 06:07:49 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 25, 2013, 03:16:37 PM
At the venue now. Concert starts in quarter of an hour.

We await the first reviews!   0:)

Any naysayers shall be soundly thrashed, trashed, and otherwise disposed of!   $:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on April 26, 2013, 09:04:49 AM
Quote from: Cato on April 25, 2013, 06:07:49 PM
We await the first reviews!   0:)

Has anyone heard from Karl?

I thought he would have an update for us about last night!   0:)

Maybe he was up late celebrating!   ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 26, 2013, 09:17:49 AM
Thanks, all, for the kind vibes! The concert went splendidly. The quartet sang fabulously, and our Annabel was the closing number; she was a stunner, and made a strong impression on everyone.

And: I have an mp3!  I shall try to craft another "movie" for YouTube, so Watch This Space.

I have more to say, but I am charged to take a wee nap before taking the artists and their easels to the Arboretum.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on April 26, 2013, 09:42:50 AM
Excellent, Karl!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on April 26, 2013, 11:56:16 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 26, 2013, 09:17:49 AM
Thanks, all, for the kind vibes! The concert went splendidly. The quartet sang fabulously, and our Annabel was the closing number; she was a stunner, and made a strong impression on everyone.
.


As predicted here at GMG by all who saw the score or heard the synthesized version!  Great news!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on April 26, 2013, 06:20:41 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 26, 2013, 09:17:49 AM
Thanks, all, for the kind vibes! The concert went splendidly. The quartet sang fabulously, and our Annabel was the closing number; she was a stunner, and made a strong impression on everyone.

This I can attest to, it's a marvelous achievement. Bravo, Karl.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 27, 2013, 06:29:45 AM
Thanks, gents!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 28, 2013, 01:17:00 PM
At the Arboretum with my dear artists. As for myself... working on the last movement of the Organ Sonata.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on April 28, 2013, 01:26:33 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 28, 2013, 01:17:00 PM
At the Arboretum with my dear artists. As for myself... working on the last movement of the Organ Sonata.

Of course!  "Idleness is the devil's workshop!"   >:D 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 28, 2013, 01:29:03 PM
This movement might be just the right piecework for that workshop!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on April 28, 2013, 02:08:33 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 28, 2013, 01:29:03 PM
This movement might be just the right piecework for that workshop!

;D ;D  For those who might not have been following the creation of Karl Henning's Organ Sonata, it carries the Latin translation of the Temptation in the Garden: "You will be like God, knowing Good and Evil."

The First Movement carries the first part of the sentence, the second is entitled Scientes Bonum, and the Third (in progress) is "...et Malum."
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: madaboutmahler on April 28, 2013, 02:44:51 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 26, 2013, 09:17:49 AM
Thanks, all, for the kind vibes! The concert went splendidly. The quartet sang fabulously, and our Annabel was the closing number; she was a stunner, and made a strong impression on everyone.

And: I have an mp3!  I shall try to craft another "movie" for YouTube, so Watch This Space.

I have more to say, but I am charged to take a wee nap before taking the artists and their easels to the Arboretum.


Fantastic! Congratulations, Karl. Looking forward to hearing the recording!!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 28, 2013, 06:07:29 PM
Thanks, Daniel!

Separately:  Very close to the end of the Organ Sonata
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 29, 2013, 07:10:59 AM
Found a typo: the F-flat in m.53 in the LH should be F#.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on April 29, 2013, 07:28:14 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 29, 2013, 07:10:59 AM
Found a typo: the F-flat in m.53 in the LH should be F#.

For those who might be thinking (What difference does it make?  Look at how chromatic the piece is!), take a look at the previous bar - 52 - and bar 54.

Already established is a semitone pattern of F# - G in bar 52: plus, revealing the E (= Fb) would rather spoil its dominance in the bar 54.

Grand Prize Question: which chord will the piece end on?   >:D

Or: which note?   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on April 29, 2013, 08:45:13 AM
Annabel Lee is very enjoyable indeed. I don't have anything more intelligent to contribute at this point. Waiting for the organ sonata!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Lisztianwagner on April 29, 2013, 11:23:53 AM
Quote from: North Star on April 29, 2013, 08:45:13 AM
Waiting for the organ sonata!

+1.
Congratulations for completing Annabel too! Is there a link where it can be listened to?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 29, 2013, 11:37:04 AM
Soon!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 29, 2013, 04:46:35 PM
Quote from: Cato on April 29, 2013, 07:28:14 AM
For those who might be thinking (What difference does it make?  Look at how chromatic the piece is!), take a look at the previous bar - 52 - and bar 54.

Already established is a semitone pattern of F# - G in bar 52: plus, revealing the E (= Fb) would rather spoil its dominance in the bar 54.

Grand Prize Question: which chord will the piece end on?   >:D

Or: which note?   0:)

Seems clear to me, but that may just be because it is where I have long intended the movement to conclude!

And now: is it really done, or is it just that I tired of working on it for to-day?

A question I shan't be able to answer properly until to-morrow!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on April 29, 2013, 06:19:55 PM
Quote from: sanantonio on April 29, 2013, 04:54:24 PM
I would have guessed Gb, since that is where you began, but, you clever fox, you ended on an F#!

:)

Well, I was thinking the infamous Diabolus in Musica, an augmented fourth, e.g. F#-C, would have been the final sound, but Karl's compositional ears must be trusted!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 30, 2013, 03:45:16 AM
Quote from: sanantonio on April 29, 2013, 04:54:24 PM
I would have guessed Gb, since that is where you began, but, you clever fox, you ended on an F#!

:)

Why did I think F# rather than Gb?

Maybe just my ancient fondness for the Lydian mode (not especially reflected in the current piece), together with the fact that the mode on C has that tritone spelled with an F#.

And Cato, we've certainly embedded that diabolus in the penultimate chord!

The pedal notes in mm. 82-83, either I should add the staccato-plus-tenuto markings (I should really ask an organist if they make the least sense
; ) . . . or I might add a legato mark, for something different, in which case I should change the C-natural at the end of m.83 to an eighth-note plus eighth-rest, to reflect the need to "reset" the feet for the octave inm. 84ff.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 30, 2013, 03:47:27 AM
Whether I am actually content with the third movement as is, or whether my brain is just resting, and magnetically repelling any evaluative thought on the matter, I do not find myself thinking of any musical alteration at this point.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 02, 2013, 07:37:36 AM
Still no final word on the third movement. But then, I am in no hurry: Paul is officially on sabbatical, so he doesn't want to see the full Sonata until the fall;  and while two other organists (at least) have said they'll have a look, they're not getting back to me with any real dispatch. ; )

Per this (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2013/05/laying-groundwork.html), I have been angling towards work on The Mystic Trumpeter. Well, more than that, really: I confess that I scribbled a measure or ten while on this morning's train.  Feeling good about it all.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 02, 2013, 10:50:34 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 04, 2013, 02:27:30 PM
And, lo!

http://www.youtube.com/v/OQHIDzVD2yY

Wow: 264 views.

Of course, Paul's "Lady Ga-Ga Fugue" vid has 18,995 views
; )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 07, 2013, 07:17:54 AM
Starting to scheme a 30-minute work for piano solo. Sounds crazy, but an old Buffalo mate of mine asked for a piece, and he doesn't want it to be a brief moment musical.

And since this Sunday past marked that rarest of occasions, a Unitarian minister reading from the Bible as part of his sermon, I feel inspired to commemorate the event by using a phrase from that reading for a title: When the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on May 07, 2013, 09:51:11 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 07, 2013, 07:17:54 AM
... I feel inspired to commemorate the event by using a phrase from that reading for a title:

When the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy.

Now that would seem to call for a veritable Symphony for Piano!   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 20, 2013, 05:07:30 AM
One must read charitably, as it is a student newspaper reviewing a peer event (http://thegatepost.com/fsu-chorus-rules-in-spring-show/) (and the students of the chorus truly gave of their best).  Still, a few things made this musician smile rather:

Quote from: Mark WadlandThe music performed at the Spring Chorus Concert was composed by some of the best early 20th-century British composers.

Doesn't really suit, as with Britten we are certainly pushing forward from the early 20th century

Quote from: Mark WadlandThe concert, "Rule Britannia," began with a few pieces composed by Gustav Holst. The first, "I Vow to Thee, My Country," is a folk hymn. The next two songs were choral hymns from the Rig Veda. All three were originally written in Sanskrit, and later translated into English.

I think he just implied that "I Vow to Thee, My Country" was originally in Sanskrit. (There are three choral hymns in that opus number of the Rig Veda choruses, but only two of those three were on the program).

Quote from: Mark Wadland. . . the second, "To the Unknown God," has a slow beat and changes pitch often.

No comment.

Quote from: Mark Wadland. . . "Jerusalem," is a famous British hymn composed by Charles Hubert Hastings Parry. Unlike "Hymn to Saint Peter," it has a soft, pleasant melody.

Bad luck there, Ben.

Quote from: Mark WadlandThe volume of the song changed several times, starting off loud, then getting softer, and then louder again.

No comment.

Quote from: Mark WadlandThe first four songs, "Easter," "I Got Me Flowers," "Love Bade Me Welcome" and "The Call," included excellent solos by Evans. In each performance, Evans stood out, hitting and holding high notes.

No comment, either.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 20, 2013, 05:51:17 AM
Quote from: Cato on May 07, 2013, 09:51:11 AM
Now that would seem to call for a veritable Symphony for Piano!   0:)

No progress, as yet . . . though lately I have been dipping frequently into Koechlin's Les heures persanes, which I can feel as a catalyzing influence.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 20, 2013, 05:54:38 AM
Oh! And an organist friend inquired after the Sonata via e-mail yesterday. We shall see . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Parsifal on May 20, 2013, 05:55:16 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 20, 2013, 05:51:17 AM
No progress, as yet . . . though lately I have been dipping frequently into Koechlin's Les heures persanes, which I can feel as a catalyzing influence.

:o
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on May 20, 2013, 05:56:41 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 20, 2013, 05:51:17 AM
No progress, as yet . . . though lately I have been dipping frequently into Koechlin's Les heures persanes, which I can feel as a catalyzing influence.

Will the resulting composition be dedicated to MI?  :D ;)

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 20, 2013, 06:12:29 AM
;^)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 23, 2013, 04:55:53 AM
No firm news. The Passion will pass under the glance of a choir conductor here in Boston for whom I have great respect.  Composing an email message to give her the background of the piece . . . and I found (though many here have already heard the entirety of this performance):  A sample of the Sine Nomine performance here (http://www.sinenominechoir.org/audio/SoundSamples/Passion_excerpt.mp3).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 23, 2013, 09:58:59 AM
Had another go at reaching a couple of folks out England way; no luck yet, but I am not despairing!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 25, 2013, 06:53:30 AM
Re-post & refresh:

Timbrel and Dance, Op.73 [ St Paul's choir plus ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg628919.html#msg628919)

26 February De profundis (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg396045.html#msg396045) [ Jaya Lakshminarayan & friends ]

15 March Passion rehearsal A (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/dress-rehearsal.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal B (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/shut-up-n-let-music-do-talkin-some-more.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal C (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/corrivideum.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

12 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/revisiting-moon.html) [ k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble (Bloom/Henning/Cienniwa) ]

18 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/later-at-kings.html) [ Bloom/Henning ]

23 May pre-concert rehearsal (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/05/rehearsal-day-of.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

22 June recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/ande-then-there-was-library.html) [ N. Chamberlain/B. Chamberlain/Henning ]

Score of The Wind, the Sky, &amp; the Wheeling Stars, Part I (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg443626.html#msg443626)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, &amp; the Wheeling Stars, Part II (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg443627.html#msg443627)


Love is the spirit of this church (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg694587.html#msg694587), Op.85 № 3

The Passion According to St John (http://www.mediafire.com/?wdpk77t7m042s7o), Op.92 (on MediaFire, courtesy of Johan)

Lutosawski's Lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648397.html#msg648397), Op.96a № 1 (string quartet)

Marginalia (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg647890.html#msg647890), Op.96a № 2 (string quartet)

Après-lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649237.html#msg649237), Op.96a № 3 (string quartet)

Score of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444980.html#msg444980)

MIDI of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg436576.html#msg436576)

Score of Suspension Bridge (In Daves Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444979.html#msg444979)

MIDI of Suspension Bridge (In Daves Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444978.html#msg444978)

Score of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg445883.html#msg445883)

MIDI of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg446478.html#msg446478)


Johan's MediaFire folder, including the whole of Dana's première performance of the Viola Sonata (http://www.mediafire.com/?nnp5543z74szn)

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648257.html#msg648257), Op.104 № 4

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649947.html#msg649947), Op.104 № 5

Kyrie (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg644073.html#msg644073), Op.106 № 1

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 1, Eritis sicut Deus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg706128.html#msg706128)

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 2, . . . scientes bonum . . . (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg709377.html#msg709377)

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 3, . . . et malum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg714290.html#msg714290)

In the Artist's Studio (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg654805.html#msg654805), work-in-progress

Thoreau in Concord Jail (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708916.html#msg708916), Op.109 for clarinet solo

Airy Distillates (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648674.html#msg648674), Op.110 for flute solo

Annabel Lee (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg704486.html#msg704486), Op.111 for vocal quartet

Misapprehension (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708245.html#msg708245), Op.112 for clarinet choir

Henningmusick at ReverbNation (http://www.reverbnation.com/karlhenning).

Henningmusick at Instant Encore (http://instantencore.com/contributor/contributor.aspx?CId=5142566).

And about an hour's worth of Henningmusick, too, at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on May 25, 2013, 02:02:36 PM
Somehow I missed this one on Sound Cloud, How to Tell, op. 103 (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/12-how-to-tell-op-103) is a meditative pleasure. Small in scale, but takes the listener on a thoughtful journey. Bravo, Mr. Henning.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on May 25, 2013, 02:12:45 PM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on May 25, 2013, 02:02:36 PM
Somehow I missed this one on Sound Cloud, How to Tell, op. 103 (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/12-how-to-tell-op-103) is a meditative pleasure. Small in scale, but takes the listener on a thoughtful journey. Bravo, Mr. Henning.

Yes!  Everything is recommended!  But given the budgeting of time these days, people might want to sample Karl Henning's music by starting with Nuhro (on SoundCloud), Annabel Lee, and the Viola Sonata.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 25, 2013, 02:14:48 PM
Thank you, gents!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Szykneij on May 31, 2013, 03:08:33 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 20, 2013, 05:07:30 AM
One must read charitably, as it is a student newspaper reviewing a peer event (http://thegatepost.com/fsu-chorus-rules-in-spring-show/) (and the students of the chorus truly gave of their best).  Still, a few things made this musician smile rather:

Doesn't really suit, as with Britten we are certainly pushing forward from the early 20th century

I think he just implied that "I Vow to Thee, My Country" was originally in Sanskrit. (There are three choral hymns in that opus number of the Rig Veda choruses, but only two of those three were on the program).


No comment.

Bad luck there, Ben.
Y
No comment.

No comment, either.

Well, it's a liberal arts kind of place. Better musical knowledge at Lowell.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 31, 2013, 05:50:04 PM
So I hear.  Cheers, Tony!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 01, 2013, 11:45:40 AM
Quote from: Cato on November 20, 2011, 04:42:15 PM
That's right ladies and Germans, right here in my living room, and sitting in my wife's easy chair, was the incredible Karl Henning!

Karl had just driven 3 hours from Cleveland, in the rain, but was still chipper and dapper and like a rapper was ready to rhyme about Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Organic Tofu!   :o

Karlbestowed us with some nice gifts, which were completely unexpected!

Unfortunately, poor Karlthen suffered a brutal and completely unwarranted physical assault when CATO cranked up - on a 5-speaker SurroundSound system -  a cassette tape of one of his quarter-tone works a la J.S. Bach, which was programmed into a sine-tone synthesizer on an Apple IIGS, which sounds like a wheezing, broken down vacuum cleaner...from Mars.

Somehow it had survived all the purges during the Clinton years!   $:)

After bandaging his ears, we then stuffed him with homemade custard pie and pumpkin bread.  0:)

Chuckling at this memory!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on June 01, 2013, 12:04:05 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 01, 2013, 11:45:40 AM
Chuckling at this memory!

Sounded like a good time!  :)

Reminds me, we should really begin to organize the Annual GMG Convention. But where it should be held, more specifically which country, is the biggest dilemma.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 01, 2013, 12:45:39 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 08, 2012, 05:25:12 AM
The thought that, at last, the recording of Angular Whimsies may just eventually arrive . . .

Mercy, but that is funny . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 01, 2013, 12:46:37 PM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on June 01, 2013, 12:04:05 PM
Sounded like a good time!  :)

Reminds me, we should really begin to organize the Annual GMG Convention. But where it should be held, more specifically which country, is the biggest dilemma.

I vote for Boston.

Or Atlanta . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on June 01, 2013, 01:09:44 PM
I vote Finland ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 01, 2013, 01:27:58 PM
Isn't Atlanta the capital of Finland?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on June 01, 2013, 01:30:47 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 01, 2013, 01:27:58 PM
Isn't Atlanta the capital of Finland?
That's right - and Tbilisi is the capital of Georgia.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 02, 2013, 07:40:31 AM
Insofar as it has been a working weekend, this has been a matter of communication with my publisher . . . there are items to be set in order so that I can complete a form for ASCAP for a 1 July deadline.

Problems which have arisen:  for some years I prepared scores in Finale, and my first problem is, where are those files? (I mean, I saved them to flash drives . . . somewhere.) The second: I do not have Finale on my new notebook, and I haven't searched around for the install disc.

The four pieces affected by immediate concerns are brief enough, that I 'rebuilt' them in Sibelius from my PDF samples with comparative speed.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 02, 2013, 10:43:34 AM
The Three Short Pieces for Organ, Op. 34 are now registered with ASCAP. It's been a productive weekend.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 03, 2013, 06:56:53 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 02, 2013, 10:43:34 AM
The Three Short Pieces for Organ, Op. 34 are now registered with ASCAP. It's been a productive weekend.

Thoreau in Concord Jail, Op. 109, too.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 03, 2013, 09:47:59 AM
Sine Nomine have a new music director, and I have made his virtual acquaintance.

And the m.d. of Christ Church Cambridge (whom I've met more than once) recently returned e-mail, and the music has reached him. He does an "annual review" of scores at June's end, and schedules his entire year at one go.  Interesting to see if any Henningmusick (and I nearly do not remember just what I sent him) makes the cut.


. . . I do remember sending him the "service bits" (Preces, Suffrages) from the Evening Service in D, as I think he leads a monthly Evensong at CCC; also Paul's Kyrie.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 04, 2013, 04:20:23 AM
To-night will be Day Three of Re-Constructing the Studies in Impermanence. Will definitely reach the end, and have the pages re-flowed, for "shipment" this evening.  It's been a few years since last I played them, and I forgot just how many notes there are in the piece!  The good news is, in re-engraving the score, I stand by all those notes.  Makes me want to work the piece back up for a performance . . . though I know that means practicing.  But I know I can play this piece properly (though I do not yet have a recording which documents that certainty).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 05, 2013, 11:19:48 AM
Success!  Got to the end, then did some proofing on-screen in Sibelius, and sent it off to the publisher.

Printed hard copy this morning, ran through for another proof, and sent a list of Should this be tidier? to the publisher.  But overall, the piece looks much better.  And it cost me much less in blood . . . sheesh, I still remember, almost as if it were yesterday, how much I worked to get the Finale score of the Studies in Impermanence looking as good as I could manage — and still, as I say, this new Sibelius version looks much more polished.  And honestly, there were some elements in the Finale score (semiquaver triplets with occasional cautionary accidentals all across one page) which I could never get to stabilize in Finale.

For grins, I may scan the old version (which has been my performing copy all these years) for the communal bemusement.

Maybe it's just the composer in the bubble, but I have really enjoyed (not the work of reconstruction, so much, but) getting re-acquainted with the piece, every last note of it.  Hey, maybe they're not the best notes in the world — but they're my notes.  And I earnestly wish to play it again.

In fact, at the end of the score is the notation of the first performance: King's Chapel, Boston / 20 June 2006.  Sheesh, has it been seven years?  A funny thought occurred to me last night: not only do I want to find an occasion to play the piece again this autumn or the coming spring — but I want to play the piece on its tenth anniversary.

Isn't that bonkers?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 06, 2013, 05:10:44 AM
Okay: Studies in the Studies . . .

Starting out with a visually dramatic comparison.  Although the new page has the notation significantly larger (and ∴ much easier to read), it contains only 4mm. fewer than the old page:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 06, 2013, 05:14:18 AM
This is the Poco vivo, grazioso section;  the new page contains significantly more music (running to m.363) and yet is much easier to read than the old (which is unnecessarily spare, and runs only to m.346):
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 06, 2013, 05:23:09 AM
And, the last two pages of the two respective versions. Again, "larger print," and ∴ much easier to read . . . but I also wanted to show (al que quiere) the re-metering of the Lento final section.  In the old version, I suppose I "made it work";  and I certainly had no trouble following the directions ; ) . . . but losing the initial notion of (only largely, not entirely) keeping the "base meter" in 5/4 is no grand sacrifice.

One more tweak I should make is to drag one of the systems from p.14 of the new to p.15, since with all the tempo changes, it gets rather visually busy between the staves.


Man, but I worked like a dog in Finale years ago (and I already had years of Finale flight time), and yet (as you can see) the result does not at all match watch emerged practically without effort in Sibelius.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: kishnevi on June 06, 2013, 06:14:38 PM
It would appear that the Studies in Impermanence have achieved a sort of Permanence.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 07, 2013, 01:53:01 AM
Illusory! 0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 09, 2013, 02:06:43 PM
Long, long ago, for the musically modest choir at First Congo in Woburn, I composed an arrangement of the hymn-tune Kingsfold, using a text specific to Palm Sunday, for two-part choir & piano.  Because the text is specific to that one occasion in the church year, this piece has not had any particular performance history since its inaugural execution;  and I have long intended to 'fold in' a more general text.

From time to time, particularly when we've sung the tune Forest Green (same text meter as Kingsfold) at FCB, that intention came briefly out of cold storage, but never actually thawed.

To-day, dadfrazzanabit, I did it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 11, 2013, 05:03:41 AM
Scarcely do the twain meet (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2013/06/een-as-busy-bee.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on June 11, 2013, 06:10:52 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 11, 2013, 05:03:41 AM
Scarcely do the twain meet (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2013/06/een-as-busy-bee.html)

Has an impulse to tinker with the scores from the past popped up?

I understand the lack of desire to spend time transferring things manually from one format to another: it seems like one is standing still artistically, or going in reverse, by spending time on re-copying a past work.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 11, 2013, 06:14:24 AM
Lux Nova will be represented at a flute convention in New Orleans this August, and I have been asked to bring out any with-flute music which is not already in the Lux Nova hopper.

Separetely: in rather a queer chance, I found a post I had made to the (now long-defunct) New York Times classical music forum, exactly eleven years ago to-day (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2013/06/from-archives-eleven-years-ago-today.html).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 11, 2013, 06:15:06 AM
In hindsight, that is the piece which set my feet on the slippery slope of unaccompanied clarinet music mania . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on June 11, 2013, 06:35:46 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 11, 2013, 06:15:06 AM
In hindsight, that is the piece which set my feet on the slippery slope of unaccompanied clarinet music mania . . . .

Soon to appear in the next edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders!   0:)

Probably right up there with "Caffeine Withdrawal Syndrome"  >:D  and "Delusion that Vin Diesel is an Actor Mania"   $:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 11, 2013, 06:48:20 AM
(* sobs quietly *)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: kishnevi on June 11, 2013, 06:09:41 PM
Pace, amico.

It is only accompanied clarinet music mania which requires support and intervention.   

Unaccompanied clarinet music  mania can be dealt with by the sufferer with his own resources*



*as long as those resources include a clarinet
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 12, 2013, 02:04:38 AM
And I thought this street corner had that already-sobbed-in look . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on June 12, 2013, 03:52:34 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 12, 2013, 02:04:38 AM
And I thought this street corner had that already-sobbed-in look . . . .

:laugh:   :D

Maybe it depends on the clarinet!  Bb or A or Eb?

Maybe it depends on the clarinetist!   8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 12, 2013, 03:56:25 AM
Hah! Like that ol' "Laughing Blues"

http://www.youtube.com/v/0Db5Nqq9j1Q
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 12, 2013, 03:59:25 AM
For them what do not wish to listen to the whole thing, the pertinent clarinet-playing:

http://youtu.be/0Db5Nqq9j1Q?t=2m51s (http://youtu.be/0Db5Nqq9j1Q?t=2m51s)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 13, 2013, 04:27:51 PM
Kids, don't try playing this piece at home (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2013/06/exhibit-for-prosecution-and-some.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 14, 2013, 07:13:50 AM
It appears to be true: I am done with Starlings on the Rooftop, Op.82, and it's on the knees of my publisher. He had a great suggestion, too:  make clarinet a possible substitution for the corno inglese.  I originally wrote the piece for our own jochanaan's group, Second Winds, and he had kind (yet professional) things to say of the score lately.

This Sunday, I shall see if I cannot get at least one of either Radiant Maples or the Fragments of « Morning Has Broken » done, via the arguably-easier method of importing a PDF.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on June 14, 2013, 09:26:01 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 13, 2013, 04:27:51 PM
Kids, don't try playing this piece at home (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2013/06/exhibit-for-prosecution-and-some.html)

At first I thought it was a score by Ferneyhough!  0:)

P.D.Q. Bach also came to mind!  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 14, 2013, 09:34:35 AM
I couldn't have done that intentionally . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 14, 2013, 09:36:07 AM
I think my favorite part is the sempre meno
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 15, 2013, 04:29:20 PM
And there was morning (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2013/06/the-doggone-minute-i-decided-to-hold-on.html), and there was evening (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2013/06/bingo.html). And lo! the Opus 64a was finito.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 16, 2013, 04:23:18 PM
Now that the Op. 59 is a wrap (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2013/06/maples-done-again.html) (again), I am back into production of The Mystic Trumpeter as of to-morrow morning.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 17, 2013, 04:37:47 AM
All in all, The Grand 2013 Henningmusick Re-Rollout has been an overridingly positive experience.  I have managed to get Sibelius 6 files to the publisher for:

Three Short Pieces (organ), Op.34
Radiant Maples, Op.59
Fragments of « Morning Has Broken », Op.64a
Starlings on the Rooftop, Op.82
Studies in Impermanence, Op.86
Nunc dimittis, Op.87, № 9


. . . and the experience of (perforce) having to put new composition on hold, while sawing away at a task which brought a fair number of "old scores" under my eye, gave me the chance (potentially) to grow heartily sick of (it might have been) embarrassing early work.  But — even if none is The Masterpiece which would show some of our neighbors here that the Art of Composition has not forever died out of the race — I find all the pieces to be well made, still, and I just enjoy the sound of them all, still.


And (but wait — there's more!) I find myself freshly enthused to attend to The Mystic Trumpeter.  Yes, I did some composing on this morning's train.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 17, 2013, 04:12:34 PM
May not seem like much, but it is a significant gain on the prior sketch (which dates, yes, more than two years ago).

Jaya is still on board!

Edit :: old version deleted
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on June 17, 2013, 04:30:21 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 17, 2013, 04:12:34 PM
May not seem like much, but it is a significant gain on the prior sketch (which dates, yes, more than two years ago).

Jaya is still on board!

Hey, where's the trumpet part?  ???  ;D

I like the score, thank you for posting, Karl.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 18, 2013, 01:33:36 AM
Thanks, Greg!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on June 18, 2013, 04:51:22 AM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on June 17, 2013, 04:30:21 PM
Hey, where's the trumpet part?  ???  ;D

Oh, wise guy!   0:)

For those who can read the score, a few quick comments: the French Academy in the previous centuries defined lines in painting as appealing to the intellect, and color as appealing to emotions.

Music has both also, of course, (color being paralleled with harmony) and it is at times difficult to disentangle the two, which is also a problem in painting.

Karl Henning's two-line composition allows us to see, in just the opening bars, how the master can create "color" or emotional content from a single line.

A quick example of gentle ironic humor (or at least I thought so, and I am assuming the Clarinet part is in C in the score, and not transposed!): see bar 10.  The singer uses a regular "non-strange" A major chord (A-E-C#-A) for the lyrics "Some strange musician," and immediately afterward the clarinet has a flurry of notes which fight between A major and A minor (note the B# vs. C#, the D vs. the D#).

I will be back for a few more comments. 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 18, 2013, 05:34:15 AM
Yes, score is in C . . . I switch back and forth, I enter the clarinet part in the software in the A transposition, but for both the singer (and you, O Gentle Readers) an untransposed score is the clearer aid.

Thanks for taking a look!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 18, 2013, 07:19:07 AM
What is now mm.41-43, in my sketch from v.2011 (which you can see here (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2013/06/getting-on-with-it.html)) was a meter change (3/4) . . . as I puttered last night (I made some alterations and some expansions before the double-bar), it was borne in upon me how the piece has just gotten started, and to change gears (I fancy I was 'hearing' a tempo change, too) were too sudden.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 19, 2013, 04:37:38 AM
Lately received e-mail from Luke! He writes:

Quote from: The esteemed Mr Ottevanger[...] all is well, no need to be concerned. My intention is still to return to GMG when I can. It may still be some months!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 19, 2013, 08:45:49 AM
Re-post & refresh:

Timbrel and Dance, Op.73 [ St Paul's choir plus ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg628919.html#msg628919)

26 February De profundis (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg396045.html#msg396045) [ Jaya Lakshminarayan & friends ]

15 March Passion rehearsal A (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/dress-rehearsal.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal B (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/shut-up-n-let-music-do-talkin-some-more.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal C (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/corrivideum.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

12 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/revisiting-moon.html) [ k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble (Bloom/Henning/Cienniwa) ]

18 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/later-at-kings.html) [ Bloom/Henning ]

23 May pre-concert rehearsal (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/05/rehearsal-day-of.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

22 June recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/ande-then-there-was-library.html) [ N. Chamberlain/B. Chamberlain/Henning ]

Score of The Wind, the Sky, &amp; the Wheeling Stars, Part I (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg443626.html#msg443626)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, &amp; the Wheeling Stars, Part II (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg443627.html#msg443627)


Love is the spirit of this church (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg694587.html#msg694587), Op.85 № 3

The Passion According to St John (http://www.mediafire.com/?wdpk77t7m042s7o), Op.92 (on MediaFire, courtesy of Johan)

Lutosawski’s Lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648397.html#msg648397), Op.96a № 1 (string quartet)

Marginalia (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg647890.html#msg647890), Op.96a № 2 (string quartet)

Après-lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649237.html#msg649237), Op.96a № 3 (string quartet)

Score of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444980.html#msg444980)

MIDI of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg436576.html#msg436576)

Score of Suspension Bridge (In Daves Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444979.html#msg444979)

MIDI of Suspension Bridge (In Daves Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444978.html#msg444978)

Score of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg445883.html#msg445883)

MIDI of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg446478.html#msg446478)


Johan's MediaFire folder, including the whole of Dana's première performance of the Viola Sonata (http://www.mediafire.com/?nnp5543z74szn)

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648257.html#msg648257), Op.104 № 4

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649947.html#msg649947), Op.104 № 5

Kyrie (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg644073.html#msg644073), Op.106 № 1

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 1, Eritis sicut Deus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg706128.html#msg706128)

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 2, . . . scientes bonum . . . (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg709377.html#msg709377)

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 3, . . . et malum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg714290.html#msg714290)

In the Artist's Studio (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg654805.html#msg654805), work-in-progress

Thoreau in Concord Jail (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708916.html#msg708916), Op.109 for clarinet solo

Airy Distillates (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648674.html#msg648674), Op.110 for flute solo

Annabel Lee (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg704486.html#msg704486), Op.111 for vocal quartet

Misapprehension (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708245.html#msg708245), Op.112 for clarinet choir

The Mystic Trumpeter (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg723255.html#msg723255), Op.113 for soprano & clarinet [work-in-progress]

Henningmusick at ReverbNation (http://www.reverbnation.com/karlhenning).

Henningmusick at Instant Encore (http://instantencore.com/contributor/contributor.aspx?CId=5142566).

And about an hour's worth of Henningmusick, too, at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 21, 2013, 04:48:15 AM
Had a very nice chat yester even with Mark Engelhardt, formerly of the Cathedral Church of St Paul here in Boston.  He's back at the parish where he had been, some 23 years ago, in Bayshore, L.I.  I've been keen to get Mark's opinion on the Organ Sonata . . . all the keener as, should he take a liking to it, he is apt to perform it, and perform it well.  Mark is the fabulously talented organist with whose abilities in mind I composed the Toccata.

Now, it is not quite true to say that Mark would run a mile in tight shoes to avoid the Toccata . . . the facts briefly are thus:  on at least three occasions, he worked on the piece, with an eye to a specific concert he was preparing, but (although on my repeated questioning, he insists that there is nothing impossible about the piece) the practice time required to feel confident in the piece, ever wound up exceeding the time available to prepare for a given concert date. As a fellow performer who is apt to need ample time to practice Henningmusick, I understand all too well.

It is fair to say, though, that the experience of the Toccata laid the groundwork for the Sonata.  If with the Toccata, which I wrote at a time when Mark (an organist with chops) was never interested in my previously-written music with too-easy organ parts, I made a compositional point of writing a demanding piece into which a talented executant might sink his teeth . . . the Sonata is designed as three movements of a time-scale modest enough, and with technical demands moderate enough, to serve either as musical bits for a church service, or as one component of a concert performance.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 21, 2013, 08:10:27 AM
On the bus to La Manzana Grande
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on June 21, 2013, 08:41:47 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 21, 2013, 08:10:27 AM
On the bus to La Manzana Grande

d.h. Der grosse Apfel

or

i.e. Malum Magnum and according to some people, NYC really might be a "malum magnum"  >:D  !   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 25, 2013, 07:33:40 AM
Success! Just had a nice chat with Luke. Not sure just when, but he will return to us  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Proposals for CD Cover Art on Future CD's
Post by: Cato on July 02, 2013, 04:38:30 AM
I proposed these pictures under What Are You Listening to Now? for Karl's...

Annabel Lee...

(http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01421/Waterhouse-2_1421196c.jpg)

and Misapprehension

(http://secureimages.teach12.com/tgc/media/courses/361x269/3970.jpg).



Guess which work this could be used for!

(http://www.folkartmuseum.org/sites/folk/images/folk_7223_image.jpg)

for Irreplaceable Doodles of course!

And then I came across this!

(http://25.media.tumblr.com/20228160b506ae7122277e69c54c3c57/tumblr_moele1SebS1r8u88zo1_500.jpg)

Again, guess the work!

(http://scottsawyerphoto.com/photo/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/IMG_7916.jpg)

The Viola Sonata (taken somewhat literally)!   ;)

Or...

The Viola Sonata (taken somewhat figuratively)!

(http://ih3.redbubble.net/image.7470619.4362/flat,220x200,075,t.jpg)

This next one will really be too easy!

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4a/France_Paris_Notre-Dame-Adam_and_Eve.jpg)

The Organ Sonata (but you knew that) !


Any ideas for other works?  (See the list above on this page!)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 02, 2013, 04:39:50 AM
Many thanks for the smiles!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 08, 2013, 10:45:46 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 17, 2013, 04:37:47 AM
All in all, The Grand 2013 Henningmusick Re-Rollout has been an overridingly positive experience.  I have managed to get Sibelius 6 files to the publisher for:

Three Short Pieces (organ), Op.34
Radiant Maples, Op.59
Fragments of « Morning Has Broken », Op.64a
Starlings on the Rooftop, Op.82
Studies in Impermanence, Op.86
Nunc dimittis, Op.87, № 9


. . . and the experience of (perforce) having to put new composition on hold, while sawing away at a task which brought a fair number of “old scores” under my eye, gave me the chance (potentially) to grow heartily sick of (it might have been) embarrassing early work.  But — even if none is The Masterpiece which would show some of our neighbors here that the Art of Composition has not forever died out of the race — I find all the pieces to be well made, still, and I just enjoy the sound of them all, still.


And (but wait — there's more!) I find myself freshly enthused to attend to The Mystic Trumpeter.  Yes, I did some composing on this morning's train.

Erm, how absent-minded of me to forget that this was occupying me for a while . . . I was just chiding myself for such a long absence from The Mystic Trumpeter, whereof I composed some more on this morning's train.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on July 08, 2013, 11:14:21 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 08, 2013, 10:45:46 AM
Erm, how absent-minded of me to forget that this was occupying me for a while . . . I was just chiding myself for such a long absence from The Mystic Trumpeter, whereof I composed some more on this morning's train.

I have discovered that Creativity functions in its own sphere of Temporality, and that when one looks back at the finished work, one sees that the entire process of spurts and starts and pauses and doubts had a logic of its own, without which the work would have turned out to be quite different, and not necessarily for the better.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 08, 2013, 11:24:03 AM
Yes, I often find that even when I try to press myself to work, I have a visceral resistance which (I believe) is not mere laziness . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 09, 2013, 02:10:03 AM
On the whole, I think that what I wrote yesterday makes the cut.  Need to relax the tempo a notch, the triplet semi-quavers, you know;  which actually is not merely suitable, but a sliver of inspiration all its own.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 10, 2013, 03:31:56 AM
As there are special transportation considerations today . . . there was no train ride for me, and no progress on The Mystic Trumpeter (yet).

OTOH, I just had a nice bicycle ride from the MFA to Arch Street . . . with the rain holding off, and the benefit of cooler air.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 11, 2013, 05:44:52 AM
On the 10:40 train out of North Station last night, I wrote some ten measures of The Mystic Trumpeter, bringing me to the end of the second (I suppose it is to be called) stanza.

Will stir things about a bit before posting a refreshed score. (And I must remember to switch between transposed and not!).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 11, 2013, 02:50:35 PM
Watch This Space
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on July 11, 2013, 03:06:55 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 11, 2013, 02:50:35 PM
Watch This Space

Hoping it includes the word "Atlanta".
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 11, 2013, 03:16:29 PM
Close: Annabel :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on July 11, 2013, 03:56:41 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 11, 2013, 02:50:35 PM
Watch This Space

??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ???

Anybody got any eyedrops?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 11, 2013, 04:23:36 PM
Yow! Just about ready! No, really!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 11, 2013, 04:26:01 PM
.

http://www.youtube.com/v/tN3aMOrzEb8
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: kishnevi on July 12, 2013, 08:57:24 AM
Ah, very well done indeed!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 12, 2013, 08:58:41 AM
Thank you, sir!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 13, 2013, 04:55:16 AM
Moving on to the next stanza of The Mystic Trumpeter: "...thy liquid prelude, glad, serene...."
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 14, 2013, 09:22:02 AM
Okay, the Sibelius file has now caught up with my paper MS.:

[ file of older version removed ]
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 14, 2013, 09:26:41 AM
Re-post & refresh:

Timbrel and Dance, Op.73 [ St Paul's choir plus ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg628919.html#msg628919)

26 February De profundis (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg396045.html#msg396045) [ Jaya Lakshminarayan & friends ]

15 March Passion rehearsal A (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/dress-rehearsal.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal B (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/shut-up-n-let-music-do-talkin-some-more.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal C (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/corrivideum.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

12 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/revisiting-moon.html) [ k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble (Bloom/Henning/Cienniwa) ]

18 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/later-at-kings.html) [ Bloom/Henning ]

23 May pre-concert rehearsal (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/05/rehearsal-day-of.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

22 June recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/ande-then-there-was-library.html) [ N. Chamberlain/B. Chamberlain/Henning ]

Score of The Wind, the Sky, &amp; the Wheeling Stars, Part I (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg443626.html#msg443626)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, &amp; the Wheeling Stars, Part II (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg443627.html#msg443627)


Love is the spirit of this church (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg694587.html#msg694587), Op.85 № 3

The Passion According to St John (http://www.mediafire.com/?wdpk77t7m042s7o), Op.92 (on MediaFire, courtesy of Johan)

Lutosawski’s Lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648397.html#msg648397), Op.96a № 1 (string quartet)

Marginalia (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg647890.html#msg647890), Op.96a № 2 (string quartet)

Après-lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649237.html#msg649237), Op.96a № 3 (string quartet)

Score of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444980.html#msg444980)

MIDI of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg436576.html#msg436576)

Score of Suspension Bridge (In Daves Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444979.html#msg444979)

MIDI of Suspension Bridge (In Daves Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444978.html#msg444978)

Score of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg445883.html#msg445883)

MIDI of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg446478.html#msg446478)


Johan's MediaFire folder, including the whole of Dana's première performance of the Viola Sonata (http://www.mediafire.com/?nnp5543z74szn)

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648257.html#msg648257), Op.104 № 4

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649947.html#msg649947), Op.104 № 5

Kyrie (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg644073.html#msg644073), Op.106 № 1

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 1, Eritis sicut Deus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg706128.html#msg706128)

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 2, . . . scientes bonum . . . (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg709377.html#msg709377)

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 3, . . . et malum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg714290.html#msg714290)

In the Artist's Studio (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg654805.html#msg654805), work-in-progress

Thoreau in Concord Jail (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708916.html#msg708916), Op.109 for clarinet solo

http://www.youtube.com/v/iDY7Dc41vL0

Airy Distillates (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648674.html#msg648674), Op.110 for flute solo

Annabel Lee (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg704486.html#msg704486), Op.111 for vocal quartet

http://www.youtube.com/v/tN3aMOrzEb8

Misapprehension (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708245.html#msg708245), Op.112 for clarinet choir

The Mystic Trumpeter (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg727313.html#msg727313), Op.113 for soprano & clarinet [work-in-progress]

Henningmusick at ReverbNation (http://www.reverbnation.com/karlhenning).

Henningmusick at Instant Encore (http://instantencore.com/contributor/contributor.aspx?CId=5142566).

About an hour's worth of Henningmusick, too, at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 16, 2013, 03:59:22 AM
This here Trumpeter has been bustling along at something of a business-like pace (the piece, I mean, not so much its composition).  So on reaching the text:

QuoteA holy calm descends like dew upon me,
I walk in cool refreshing night the walks of Paradise [....]

. . . I had a sudden sense of easing the pace, of trying my hand at some lyrical setting.  I set that part of the text yesterday morning on the train.  That is, I wrote the soprano line . . . I need to reflect on how I quite want the clarinet to accompany, there.

Yesterday, at lunch-time, I had not at all planned to leave my air-conditioned coccoon, but the fancy struck me of taking my notebook out to the park, to sit on a bench and perhaps inscribe a quaver or three.  When I got to the park, though, sounds of a flute wafted across the grass, and I thought, that sounds like my buddy Peter, doesn't it?

The really funny thing is, not only had I not planned to be in that place at that time, Peter was subbing for a violinist who had canceled.  It was a warm, and rather sticky day, but Peter was pacing himself for the marathon (two hours, and just he and his flute, no accompaniment).  It's the first we had laid eyes one on another since he and Becky came to hear Annabel Lee at the Armory in Somerville; and yesterday he had warmly congratulatiry words for that occasion, which I forbear to repeat for fear of appearing boastful.

He asked what I was up to, and I mentioned The Mystic Trumpeter, and also that (as I shan't know quite how long the piece will be for a little while yet) I might need his musical assistance at King's Chapel on 8 October; he has generously signed on.

It was only this morning that I folded the new-written soprano line into the Sibelius file, but that was well, as it got musical neurons firing.  Not only did I write out the rest of the soprano line for that stanza, but I also received inspiration for the change of musical character for the next.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 18, 2013, 03:30:34 PM
The latest:

[ file of older version removed ]
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on July 18, 2013, 04:08:19 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 18, 2013, 03:30:34 PM
The latest:

Very cool, Karl. Thanks for posting. 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 22, 2013, 10:33:53 AM
The practice I seem to have settled into over the last couple of pages is, write the voice line (and perhaps the entire stanza), and add the clarinet after.

Quote from: Walt WhitmanBlow again trumpeter! and for my sensuous eyes,
Bring the old pageants, show the feudal world.
What charm thy music works! thou makest pass before me,
Ladies and cavaliers long dead [....]

The italicized incipit, I had scrawled at the time of the latest check-in; the rest I drew up over lunch today.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on July 22, 2013, 02:57:49 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 22, 2013, 10:33:53 AM
The practice I seem to have settled into over the last couple of pages is, write the voice line (and perhaps the entire stanza), and add the clarinet after.

The italicized incipit, I had scrawled at the time of the latest check-in (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg728181.html#msg728181); the rest I drew up over lunch today.

Having followed the score's development, I can attest that the integration of the voice with the clarinet is masterful.  So keep up the good music!   ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 23, 2013, 04:23:52 AM
Thanks!

More work laid in on this morning's train ride.


Quote from: Walt Whitman... barons are in their castle halls,
the troubadours are singing,
Arm'd knights go forth to redress wrongs ....

Curiously, the shade of Carl Orff is lingering nearby, and almost before I was aware of it, I am incorporating a motif associated with his most famous film score oratorio.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 25, 2013, 03:51:12 AM
Well, I reached the end of the stanza, with the voice line anyway. May of course adjust here and there. I have had ideas for the accompanying clarinet bubbling in the back of my mind as I pursued this line . . . may be Sunday before I can clear the decks, to attend to that task.  And in the meanwhile, chances are I shall start with the voice line for / determining the overall character of the following stanza ("the love song").
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on July 25, 2013, 06:06:06 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 25, 2013, 03:51:12 AM
Well, I reached the end of the stanza, with the voice line anyway. May of course adjust here and there. I have had ideas for the accompanying clarinet bubbling in the back of my mind as I pursued this line . . . may be Sunday before I can clear the decks, to attend to that task.  And in the meanwhile, chances are I shall start with the voice line for / determining the overall character of the following stanza ("the love song").

I almost thought the clarinet would be bubbling with Lawrence Welk music!   ??? ??? ???

But then I read the line more carefully!   ;)

Great to hear that things are progressing!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 25, 2013, 06:15:39 AM
No! Ideas bubbling, not the clarinet!  And I have the beakers to prove it!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on July 25, 2013, 06:24:22 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 25, 2013, 06:15:39 AM
No! Ideas bubbling, not the clarinet!  And I have the beakers to prove it!

Wocka Wocka!   :laugh:

Speaking of a Beaker:

http://www.youtube.com/v/hA4TiL9L0hc
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 27, 2013, 03:53:28 AM
Re-post & refresh:

Timbrel and Dance, Op.73 [ St Paul's choir plus ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg628919.html#msg628919)

26 February De profundis (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg396045.html#msg396045) [ Jaya Lakshminarayan & friends ]

15 March Passion rehearsal A (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/dress-rehearsal.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal B (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/shut-up-n-let-music-do-talkin-some-more.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal C (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/corrivideum.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

12 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/revisiting-moon.html) [ k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble (Bloom/Henning/Cienniwa) ]

18 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/later-at-kings.html) [ Bloom/Henning ]

23 May pre-concert rehearsal (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/05/rehearsal-day-of.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

22 June recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/ande-then-there-was-library.html) [ N. Chamberlain/B. Chamberlain/Henning ]

Score of The Wind, the Sky, &amp; the Wheeling Stars, Part I (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg443626.html#msg443626)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, &amp; the Wheeling Stars, Part II (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg443627.html#msg443627)


Love is the spirit of this church (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg694587.html#msg694587), Op.85 № 3

The Passion According to St John (http://www.mediafire.com/?wdpk77t7m042s7o), Op.92 (on MediaFire, courtesy of Johan)

Lutosawski’s Lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648397.html#msg648397), Op.96a № 1 (string quartet)

Marginalia (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg647890.html#msg647890), Op.96a № 2 (string quartet)

Après-lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649237.html#msg649237), Op.96a № 3 (string quartet)

Score of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444980.html#msg444980)

MIDI of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg436576.html#msg436576)

Score of Suspension Bridge (In Daves Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444979.html#msg444979)

MIDI of Suspension Bridge (In Daves Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444978.html#msg444978)

Score of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg445883.html#msg445883)

MIDI of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg446478.html#msg446478)


Johan's MediaFire folder, including the whole of Dana's première performance of the Viola Sonata (http://www.mediafire.com/?nnp5543z74szn)

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648257.html#msg648257), Op.104 № 4

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649947.html#msg649947), Op.104 № 5

Kyrie (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg644073.html#msg644073), Op.106 № 1

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 1, Eritis sicut Deus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg706128.html#msg706128)

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 2, . . . scientes bonum . . . (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg709377.html#msg709377)

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 3, . . . et malum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg714290.html#msg714290)

In the Artist's Studio (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg654805.html#msg654805), work-in-progress

Thoreau in Concord Jail (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708916.html#msg708916), Op.109 for clarinet solo

http://www.youtube.com/v/iDY7Dc41vL0

Airy Distillates (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648674.html#msg648674), Op.110 for flute solo

Annabel Lee (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg704486.html#msg704486), Op.111 for vocal quartet

http://www.youtube.com/v/tN3aMOrzEb8

Misapprehension (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708245.html#msg708245), Op.112 for clarinet choir

The Mystic Trumpeter (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg728181.html#msg728181), Op.113 for soprano & clarinet [work-in-progress]

Henningmusick at ReverbNation (http://www.reverbnation.com/karlhenning).

Henningmusick at Instant Encore (http://instantencore.com/contributor/contributor.aspx?CId=5142566).

About an hour's worth of Henningmusick, too, at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 28, 2013, 02:35:11 PM
The latest Sibelius file (does not yet fully incorporate all the voice-writing I've done; but does reflect the Orffian shades):

[ file of older version removed ]
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 28, 2013, 05:31:47 PM
Yesterday, Paul rang . . . and among other matters, he wanted to introduce me via email to a choral conductor in Providence whose choir (Paul thinks) will make a good fit with Henningmusick.  So, I've now sent him the Kyrie, the De profundis, and the Exaltabo Te, Deus.

We shall see . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 30, 2013, 11:34:10 AM
When I did my daily composing yesterday, I made my way through to The glow, the blush, the beating hearts of lovers . . . and, while I felt that I knew generally how I wanted to continue, I did not quite 'see' it.

Today, both in the morning on the train, and at the top of my lunch hour, I heard (and with such clarity, that I wondered why I fancied I did not hear it, yesterday) the rest of the stanza. At this point, then, I am a bit better than half done, and still rolling.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on July 30, 2013, 02:59:26 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 28, 2013, 05:31:47 PM
Yesterday, Paul rang . . . and among other matters, he wanted to introduce me via email to a choral conductor in Providence whose choir (Paul thinks) will make a good fit with Henningmusick.  So, I've now sent him the Kyrie, the De profundis, and the Exaltabo Te, Deus.

We shall see . . . .

Spreading the Good News of Musical Illumination!

Quote from: karlhenning on July 30, 2013, 11:34:10 AM
When I did my daily composing yesterday, I made my way through to The glow, the blush, the beating hearts of lovers . . . and, while I felt that I knew generally how I wanted to continue, I did not quite 'see' it.

Today, both in the morning on the train, and at the top of my lunch hour, I heard (and with such clarity, that I wondered why I fancied I did not hear it, yesterday) the rest of the stanza. At this point, then, I am a bit better than half done, and still rolling.


The soul needed to cook the words a little longer, apparently!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 31, 2013, 05:11:07 AM
Quote from: Cato on July 30, 2013, 02:59:26 PM
Spreading the Good News of Musical Illumination!

On one hand, I was copied on his timely reply to Paul; on t' other, I've had no acknowledgement that he received the scores.

But of course, it's high summer, so the delay may not much signify.

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 31, 2013, 09:09:45 AM
Blog ahoy! (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2013/07/this-morning-and-just-when-needed-i.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 03, 2013, 08:04:57 AM
Now incorporating The Love Song:

[ file of older version removed ]
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 04, 2013, 06:15:31 AM
Have been under the weather these few days, nor am I completely out from under it just yet.  Mostly I've needed rest, though (as the above file testifies) there is an occasional opportunity for some compositional energy.

Of the three remaining sections of Whitman's poem (6, 7 & 8) , 6 is the shortest.  With some luck, I may be able to apply myself to that a bit later today.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on August 05, 2013, 03:32:05 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 04, 2013, 06:15:31 AM
Have been under the weather these few days, nor am I completely out from under it just yet.  Mostly I've needed rest, though (as the above file testifies) there is an occasional opportunity for some compositional energy.

I noticed your relative absence from the forum these past few days. Sorry to hear you're sick. I wish you a speedy recovery.

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 05, 2013, 05:40:17 AM
Thanks! For all that it's taken a few days, it is nothing grave: a sinus/throat annoyance. So my drill has been rest, hot liquids, elderberry extract.

I've been listening to Les heures persanes every day. Use that information as you will
;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on August 05, 2013, 08:24:27 AM
I wonder how the progress is going on White Nights?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 06, 2013, 04:18:05 AM
Just When You'd Forgotten All About the Piece Dept

My friend in Nashville wrote yesterday to say that she is reading through the Cello Sonatina with a pianist next week, "(and hopefully making an iPhone recording of [it])."
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 06, 2013, 06:18:06 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 31, 2013, 05:11:07 AM
On one hand, I was copied on his timely reply to Paul; on t' other, I've had no acknowledgement that he received the scores.

But of course, it's high summer, so the delay may not much signify.

In other nearly-news, the conductor confirms that the scores reached him.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 06, 2013, 06:20:10 AM
Progress currently is on pieces with a visible timeline.  White Nights continues to wait.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on August 06, 2013, 04:40:22 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 06, 2013, 06:20:10 AM
Progress currently is on pieces with a visible timeline.  White Nights continues to wait.

Damn....
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: ibanezmonster on August 07, 2013, 05:29:15 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on August 06, 2013, 04:40:22 PM
Damn....
Don't tell me you expected a different answer.  :D

Unless Karl finds an orchestra to perform it... if he did, I'd like to know the secret to doing this.  ???
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 09, 2013, 08:36:32 AM
A Bablyak original will grace this show (http://www.uforgegallery.com/shop/syfy/).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 09, 2013, 08:39:58 AM
Starring А. Ш. and A. H. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2013/08/now-that-end-of-task-of-composing.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 11, 2013, 06:57:56 AM
Big gains in The Mystic Trumpeter (check the blog, if you wish).


This morning, making sure all the clarinets in Misapprehension have clarifying cues in their parts . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on August 11, 2013, 11:56:02 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 09, 2013, 08:36:32 AM
A Bablyak original will grace this show (http://www.uforgegallery.com/shop/syfy/).

Do you have a picture of it for us?   0:) 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 11, 2013, 12:57:13 PM
Come to think of it, I do!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on August 11, 2013, 01:02:25 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 11, 2013, 12:57:13 PM
Come to think of it, I do!

The echo effect in the northeast quadrant is supremely disquieting!  Great picture!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 11, 2013, 01:59:38 PM
Okay . . . complete up until the final stanza!

(Oh, I neglected to "untranspose" the score . . . the clarinet line is pitched in A.)

Edit :: old version deleted
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 12, 2013, 05:37:09 AM
Meanwhile, over at the blog . . . . (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2013/08/while-bringing-my-paper-sketches-for.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 12, 2013, 10:35:24 AM
Well, I may wind up tossing large chunks of it out as I review it tonight or tomorrow . . . but at lunch time, I hunkered down and applied myself to the rest of the text of The Mystic Trumpeter.

Best I can say is: I may possibly be done, with the voice/text  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: kishnevi on August 12, 2013, 10:43:14 AM
And if nothing else, you now know how to pronounce "rapine".
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 12, 2013, 10:47:36 AM
Forsooth!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 12, 2013, 03:23:30 PM
I have heard the Cello Sonatina! (Greg and Cato, I'm looking at you!)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on August 12, 2013, 03:40:13 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 12, 2013, 03:23:30 PM
I have heard the Cello Sonatina! (Greg and Cato, I'm looking at you!)

Same sonatina that is on your soundcloud page?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 12, 2013, 03:48:37 PM
Yes, but now people are playing!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on August 12, 2013, 05:48:08 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 12, 2013, 03:48:37 PM
Yes, but now people are playing!

Great news, Karl. Keep us informed on the performances.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 13, 2013, 02:16:13 AM
Well, there may not be one anytime soon.  The cellist and pianist "had a blast playing through it!"  The cello, though, is one (and not the chief) of a number of musical pursuits my friend is engaged in; so she has no recital per se on the docket.

However, she does have periodic need for a meditative piece for church use, so I am mulling that notion.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 13, 2013, 03:53:03 AM
Last night I relaxed . . . this morning on the train, the work was not generative.  Though it seems not the task one would choose to do on a moving train, I started a fresh copy of the voice-line of the final stanza, leaving a blank staff beneath for the clarinet.  Yesterday's burst of work setting the text yielded some 61 measures (including a couple of written-in breathers for the soprano).  The (slightly) earlier sketch of clarinet music is some 32 measures;  and although I drew that up with a certain arc to it, I knew what I did not know (at the time), that is, how much space the text would actually require.

. . . which in fact was space enough, that a diversion to a different pitch-center in the middle was called for, so that (and I was morally prepared for this from the outset, anyway) the clarinet sketch could not rest intact, but would serve as a source.

I am reviewing repeatedly the score so far, and between (a) the voice-line, with which I remain largely content, (b) the clarinet sketch, and (c) the evergreen prospect of referring to earlier material, I have all the material I need to compose out the end of the piece.  The act of writing out the voice afresh, longhand, will of itself set the necessary sparks off.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 13, 2013, 05:04:08 AM
A note on some material which first appears in this (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg733014.html#msg733014) version of the document:

The clarinet's marziale material in mm. 291-303 is from a sketch I drew up late this past June, that is, some while before I made my way to this section of the composition.

The clarinet material from m. 325 (beat 2) to m. 327 (beat 1), and in mm. 341-344 (beat 1) is scavenged from a piece I was writing late in 2010 (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/09/deep-night.html), and which I am officially abandoning.  I did not particularly have the earlier matter in mind when writing this June; but a few days ago, my eye fell on that much earlier sketch, and I saw that it would readily graft into this stanza of The Mystic Trumpeter.

The fourth-y triplets (mm. 304-305, e.g.) were a spontaneous, trumpetly intuition.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 13, 2013, 10:47:06 AM
Wrote out fresh copy of the voice for stanza 8: check.

Made some minor adjustments to rhythm.  (Looks like bacchanal can be accented on either the first or last syllable, to taste.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 14, 2013, 02:24:57 AM
Well, I worked in Sibelius last night, for a bit.

Conclusions:

1:  The voice-line is, I think, completely true.

2:  I should probably start afresh with the clarinet.  Maybe I was just tired last night, but I felt it was not working, or that about 75% of it was not creating the music I wish.

This morning, I think I'll scribble a few notes for an entirely different piece, try to clear the air.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 14, 2013, 04:21:20 AM
Gah! I left my pen at home!  All dressed up and no place to go . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on August 14, 2013, 04:27:52 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 14, 2013, 04:21:20 AM
Gah! I left my pen at home!  All dressed up and no place to go . . . .

Well, you know what Herr Doktor Freud would say about this!   $:)

"Buy a pen at the Circle K!"  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 14, 2013, 04:31:59 AM
Well, at the office, I have my pick.  But on the train . . . that was that!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 14, 2013, 04:47:45 PM
On my break at the museum, I started a sketch for a short cello and piano piece, Nicodemus brings myrrh and aloes for the burial of the Christ.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on August 14, 2013, 05:20:26 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 14, 2013, 04:47:45 PM
On my break at the museum, I started a sketch for a short cello and piano piece, Nicodemus brings myrrh and aloes for the burial of the Christ.

Wonderful Title!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 15, 2013, 06:56:05 AM
Thank you!  Hope to have some new stuff to post here later today.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Beorn on August 15, 2013, 07:01:32 AM
honk honk

;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on August 15, 2013, 07:08:12 AM
Quote from: Cato on August 14, 2013, 04:27:52 AM
Well, you know what Herr Doktor Freud would say about this!   $:)

But sometimes a pen is just a pen  ;)

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 15, 2013, 07:28:56 AM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on August 15, 2013, 07:08:12 AM
But sometimes a pen is just a pen  ;)

Let all God's scriveners say Amen!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: springrite on August 15, 2013, 07:31:29 AM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on August 15, 2013, 07:08:12 AM
But sometimes a pen is just a pen  ;)

Sarge

Herr Freud would likely agree.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 15, 2013, 11:04:32 AM
Here's the start:

Edit :: old version deleted
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on August 15, 2013, 12:33:36 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 15, 2013, 11:04:32 AM
Here's the start:

The deep open fifths are sure to sound marvelous! 

A former student of mine became something of an organist, and he once played at the graduation of Mass of our high school, whose alma mater tune was the hymn-like theme from Finlandia by Sibelius.  He wanted to play it as a Communion meditation, but with "something different" for the harmonization.

I said: "How about all open fifths?"   ;)   Which he thought was a great idea, so (although I had already given up composing by that time) I cranked it out that night, and it was great fun!   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 16, 2013, 02:13:57 AM
Well, the ending is much better, but it needs improvement enough that I rule that the work is yet unfinished.

The improvement, though, is sufficient, that at least I can post the draught without embarrassment:

Edit :: old version deleted
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 16, 2013, 02:15:38 AM
(Again: sorry I neglected to "untranspose" the score . . . the clarinet line is pitched in A.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 16, 2013, 08:44:27 AM
Re-post & refresh:

Timbrel and Dance, Op.73 [ St Paul's choir plus ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg628919.html#msg628919)

26 February De profundis (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg396045.html#msg396045) [ Jaya Lakshminarayan & friends ]

15 March Passion rehearsal A (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/dress-rehearsal.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal B (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/shut-up-n-let-music-do-talkin-some-more.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal C (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/corrivideum.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

12 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/revisiting-moon.html) [ k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble (Bloom/Henning/Cienniwa) ]

18 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/later-at-kings.html) [ Bloom/Henning ]

23 May pre-concert rehearsal (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/05/rehearsal-day-of.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

22 June recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/ande-then-there-was-library.html) [ N. Chamberlain/B. Chamberlain/Henning ]

Score of The Wind, the Sky, &amp; the Wheeling Stars, Part I (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg443626.html#msg443626)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, &amp; the Wheeling Stars, Part II (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg443627.html#msg443627)


Love is the spirit of this church (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg694587.html#msg694587), Op.85 № 3

The Passion According to St John (http://www.mediafire.com/?wdpk77t7m042s7o), Op.92 (on MediaFire, courtesy of Johan)

Lutosawski’s Lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648397.html#msg648397), Op.96a № 1 (string quartet)

Marginalia (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg647890.html#msg647890), Op.96a № 2 (string quartet)

Après-lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649237.html#msg649237), Op.96a № 3 (string quartet)

Score of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444980.html#msg444980)

MIDI of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg436576.html#msg436576)

Score of Suspension Bridge (In Daves Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444979.html#msg444979)

MIDI of Suspension Bridge (In Daves Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444978.html#msg444978)

Score of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg445883.html#msg445883)

MIDI of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg446478.html#msg446478)


Johan's MediaFire folder, including the whole of Dana's première performance of the Viola Sonata (http://www.mediafire.com/?nnp5543z74szn)

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648257.html#msg648257), Op.104 № 4

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649947.html#msg649947), Op.104 № 5

Kyrie (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg644073.html#msg644073), Op.106 № 1

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 1, Eritis sicut Deus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg706128.html#msg706128)

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 2, . . . scientes bonum . . . (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg709377.html#msg709377)

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 3, . . . et malum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg714290.html#msg714290)

In the Artist's Studio (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg654805.html#msg654805), work-in-progress

Thoreau in Concord Jail (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708916.html#msg708916), Op.109 for clarinet solo

http://www.youtube.com/v/iDY7Dc41vL0

Airy Distillates (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648674.html#msg648674), Op.110 for flute solo

Annabel Lee (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg704486.html#msg704486), Op.111 for vocal quartet

http://www.youtube.com/v/tN3aMOrzEb8

Misapprehension (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708245.html#msg708245), Op.112 for clarinet choir

The Mystic Trumpeter (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg734021.html#msg734021), Op.113 for soprano & clarinet [work-in-progress]

Nicodemus brings myrrh and aloes for the burial of the Christ (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg733908.html#msg733908), Op.114 for cello & piano [work-in-progress]

Henningmusick at ReverbNation (http://www.reverbnation.com/karlhenning).

Henningmusick at Instant Encore (http://instantencore.com/contributor/contributor.aspx?CId=5142566).

About an hour's worth of Henningmusick, too, at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 16, 2013, 08:53:57 AM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on July 11, 2013, 03:06:55 PM
Hoping it includes the word "Atlanta".

Although honestly I am in a state of near-total doubt that anything will happen this year, my publisher suggests that something may yet be organized.

And why should my doubt be so powerful? It's still only August.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 16, 2013, 10:10:19 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 09, 2013, 08:36:32 AM
A Bablyak original will grace this show (http://www.uforgegallery.com/shop/syfy/).

More here (http://www.uforgegallery.com/ai1ec_event/public-reception-the-truth-is-out-there-the-art-of-science-fiction/?instance_id=).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on August 16, 2013, 05:23:34 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 16, 2013, 08:53:57 AM
Although honestly I am in a state of near-total doubt that anything will happen this year, my publisher suggests that something may yet be organized.

And why should my doubt be so powerful? It's still only August.

Are there local ensembles/musicians here you know of that you might collaborate with? Now that I've been getting my ASO fix in I'm curious about chamber or modern groups around the Atlanta area.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 17, 2013, 05:12:19 PM
I think the Trumpeter has reached his final essential state!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 18, 2013, 08:01:58 AM
Okay . . . without too much trouble, the clarinet part has workable page turns.  I haven't luxuriated in cues, but when Jaya and I rehearse, I shall see if any more cues need be added.


The endgame for this piece, curiously, includes (I think, of necessity) two parallel Sibelius files: one with the clarinet line as the clarinetist will need to read in transposition;  the other, the score in C with sundry of the clarinet passages swapped into enharmonic equivalents, for the reading convenience of the singer.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 18, 2013, 08:18:54 AM
And the occasional stretch where there are so many ledger lines below the staff for the clarinet in the chalumeau register, that the C score is more legible if we cast some of the line in the bass clef (which, of course, is not how any clarinetist would read it).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 19, 2013, 05:06:35 AM
Thanks to Greg for braving the MIDI!

Just got off the phone with Jaya, who has a crazy week ahead, of rehearsals for other musicking, so it will be a while before she can look the score over;  but she told me that she is excited, and the way she said it convinces me.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 19, 2013, 06:34:45 AM
Greg, my publisher is thinking of Atlanta sopranos, so who knows?  We just may mystify in a neighborhood near you!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 19, 2013, 06:45:32 AM
(And we've been exchanging e-mail this morning, so I've got his ear; always a good sign.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on August 19, 2013, 07:58:49 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 19, 2013, 06:34:45 AM
Greg, my publisher is thinking of Atlanta sopranos, so who knows?  We just may mystify in a neighborhood near you!

I'll begin working on my falsetto immediately.  :o :). Just in case.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 19, 2013, 08:04:20 AM
Well, not the Trumpeter alone will be mystic, then....
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 20, 2013, 02:19:04 AM
These unlikely events may launch in the southlands!  My publisher is preparing them for the Gremlins Duo (https://www.facebook.com/GremlinsDuo), who will tour in April.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 20, 2013, 08:10:16 AM
O Atlantans, there is news, and near-news:

The Reinhardt University Percussion Ensemble will perform Journey to the Dayspring on Tuesday evening, 29 October (http://www.reinhardt.edu/Events/2013/the-university-percussion-ensemble.html).

And my publisher has contacted a soprano who is willing to take a look at The Mystic Trumpeter; so, you never know!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on August 20, 2013, 01:16:05 PM
Quote from: harikemning on August 20, 2013, 08:10:16 AM

And my publisher has contacted a soprano who is willing to take a look at The Mystic Trumpeter; so, you never know!

The work most excellently melts the music into the words, and evokes the 19th-Century world of Whitman most subtly, as occasional faint whiffs of that era are in the work's unconscious.

And for those of you who have downloaded the scores, tell me if you agree that the Largo finale of the second version is the better choice.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on August 20, 2013, 01:28:53 PM
Quote from: harikemning on August 20, 2013, 08:10:16 AM
O Atlantans, there is news, and near-news:

The Reinhardt University Percussion Ensemble will perform Journey to the Dayspring on Tuesday evening, 29 October (http://www.reinhardt.edu/Events/2013/the-university-percussion-ensemble.html).

And my publisher has contacted a soprano who is willing to take a look at The Mystic Trumpeter; so, you never know!

Yahoo!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 20, 2013, 01:45:01 PM
Thanks, gents!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 29, 2013, 04:15:30 AM
The Reinhardt University Percussion Ensemble begin rehearsing Journey to the Dayspring.  Director Olivia Kieffer writes, Everyone likes your piece.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on August 29, 2013, 04:24:38 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 29, 2013, 04:15:30 AM
The Reinhardt University Percussion Ensemble begin rehearsing Journey to the Dayspring.  Director Olivia Kieffer writes, Everyone likes your piece.

Excellent. Maybe Sean will attend the performance  :D ;)

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 29, 2013, 04:41:52 AM
No, no, Sarge, I cannot hope for so much.  Of everything that's been written since Tristan, only Nixon in China is really worth listening to . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on August 29, 2013, 04:47:52 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 29, 2013, 04:41:52 AM
No, no, Sarge, I cannot hope for so much.  Of everything that's been written since Tristan, only Nixon in China is really worth listening to . . . .

I would hope he'd create a Le Sacre-like riot and scandal, giving you much needed publicity  8)

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 29, 2013, 05:00:03 AM
(* chortle *)

Separately . . . I think it's time I created a YouTube vid for Lunar Glare.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 01, 2013, 09:50:14 AM
Après-mystère for flute and clarinet (Opus 113 № 2) is all done.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 01, 2013, 09:57:42 AM
And for the sonically daring, an mp3 from Sibelius:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 01, 2013, 05:03:50 PM
Peter wants to try it with piccolo. Well, why not?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 04, 2013, 04:05:00 PM
Paul wants a piece for violin & harpsichord, 7-12 minutes.
Title: Re: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: springrite on September 04, 2013, 04:40:04 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 01, 2013, 05:03:50 PM
Peter wants to try it with piccolo. Well, why not?

Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 04, 2013, 04:05:00 PM
Paul wants a piece for violin &amp; harpsichord, 7-12 minutes.

Made to order? Karl, you are so gourmet!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 07, 2013, 08:30:17 AM
Closing in on the end of Nicodemus, and I've gotten a good start on just what everyone was expecting, the clarinet/marimba duet.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 07, 2013, 05:05:13 PM
Nicodemus is getting there . . . .

Edit :: old version deleted
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 08, 2013, 03:48:39 AM
Today marks the return of the choir at FCB.  I think we may be singing my Kingsfold arrangement . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 08, 2013, 04:56:20 AM
And indeed, we are the prelude:
Title: Re: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 08, 2013, 06:46:03 AM
The Libella Quartet are singing a concert on 16 March, and will perform Annabel Lee again!
Title: Re: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on September 08, 2013, 06:58:35 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 08, 2013, 06:46:03 AM
The Libella Quartet are singing a concert on 16 March, and will perform Annabel Lee again!

Great news, Karl!

Had fun reading over the Nicodemus score, thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 08, 2013, 09:10:31 AM
Thanks for looking at Nicodemus!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 08, 2013, 11:38:08 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 08, 2013, 04:56:20 AM
And indeed, we are the prelude:

Yay Team Henning and Elgar!

Quote from: TheGSMoeller on September 08, 2013, 06:58:35 AM
Great news, Karl!

Had fun reading over the Nicodemus score, thanks for sharing.


For those who can read the score:

First, I love that sound of a theme wandering the desert between very high cirrus clouds in the treble and the rumblings of a very deep tectonic plate in the bass.  And the harmonic world you have created with the technique sounds most appropriate for the image in the title.

I was at first skeptical of the pizzicato section, but then replayed it a few times and understood what Karl was after: bar 41 should sound marvelous when the cello bows the F#!

One idea for the "pizzicato" effect in the piano of course is to have the pianist pluck the wires.  I recall one musician grousing about how that was "a good way to ruin a piano" !  (Obviously not a John Cage fan!    :laugh:   )

Bars 55 - 60: the simple semi-tone inhalation and sigh on A-Bb-A with the contrary motion in the piano above.  Excellent!

I will have more time later to check the rest of the score.

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 08, 2013, 04:32:12 PM
Rejoice with me!  A musical friend who had fallen off my personal grid has been found!  And here is, burning the air molecules with his sound (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,1262.msg739154.html#msg739154).


Back when I was the interim choir director at the Cathedral Church of St Paul, Chris wrote us a lovely setting of the antiphon, O Oriens.  A piece to which my thought turns time and again . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 08, 2013, 05:19:48 PM
And here's a start on just what everyone was expecting:

Edit :: old version deleted
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 09, 2013, 04:46:29 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 08, 2013, 04:32:12 PM
Back when I was the interim choir director at the Cathedral Church of St Paul, Chris wrote us a lovely setting of the antiphon, O Oriens.  A piece to which my thought turns time and again . . . .

I'm wondering if Chris did not participate here at GMG, perhaps back before The Great Migration.

Anyway, his intention, long unacted-upon, of writing settings for all the O antiphons remains viable, and he will set to work on another this fall.  (As they are Advent antiphons, the timeliness will probably be part of the spark.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 09, 2013, 05:31:06 AM
Just had a nice catch-up chat with Charles Peltz, he who commissioned Out in the Sun.  One of the things I wanted to float by him was Misapprehension . . . he doesn't have that many clarinets, but he is still interested to peruse the score.

The thought came to me spontaneously to follow up with, There are too many clarinets required in this piece to suit this year, is there another combination which would serve better?  And in a sense, I got an answer better than I might have hoped for, if I had asked the q. deliberately . . . because the piece that will fit the bill (although I put it thus, it is clear that submitting the finished piece would be purely on spec, no promises) is In the Artist's Studio . . . so that has become a fresh priority, or rather, has earned its way further ahead in the queue.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 09, 2013, 09:23:53 AM
The lunchtime task today was working out a rhythm-&-harmony 'game' for the rest of Nicodemus. I think I like it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 09, 2013, 05:39:59 PM
Heck of a quandary . . . I wonder if the ending is too abrupt.  Yet, I should not lengthen the piece.

I'll sleep on it . . . the solution may come to me in a dream . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 10, 2013, 05:59:28 AM
Well, I received gratifyingly rapid responses from both Sara (for whom I've written Nicodemus) and Mrs Peltz.

Sara will read the piece with a pianist this Monday;  Mrs P. has a student for whom (and a new music recital for which) she thinks the Sonatina may be a good fit, and has promised to write back with thoughts about both pieces in a day or two.

I'll go ahead and post this, although I confess I suffer the slight nag of doubt about the very ending.  Not to lapse into technical jargon . . . but all else about the piece just feels right to me, seems to flow well and naturally, but I wonder if the ending (which is not a "bad ending," as such, I don't think) does not quite feel, well, maybe of a piece, or it feels to me that the timing may be off.  So the two questions I am shuffling around are, Is there really a problem?  (I mean, I think there is, that even this nag is worth questioning) and, If there is, what is the least invasive solution?  Because if you over-engineer a fix, the likelihood increases that you simply create a new problem.

And while my head lay on the pillow (and the neurons were, in any case, still rather charged with the thrill of having practically reached the end of the piece), the solution (or, what I feel may quite readily be the solution came to me).  And separately, Cato made a suggestion which is particularly sound (it's not the fix, but it is a nice finishing touch).  So I post this, not embarrassed that I am bringing forward an unfinished artifact, but feeling that I have things pretty much in the bag.

To Cato also belongs credit for suggesting the inside-the-piano bit;  absolutely the right idea.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 10, 2013, 06:09:08 AM
Re-post & refresh:

Timbrel and Dance, Op.73 [ St Paul's choir plus ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg628919.html#msg628919)

26 February De profundis (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg396045.html#msg396045) [ Jaya Lakshminarayan & friends ]

15 March Passion rehearsal A (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/dress-rehearsal.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal B (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/shut-up-n-let-music-do-talkin-some-more.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal C (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/corrivideum.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

12 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/revisiting-moon.html) [ k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble (Bloom/Henning/Cienniwa) ]

18 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/later-at-kings.html) [ Bloom/Henning ]

23 May pre-concert rehearsal (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/05/rehearsal-day-of.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

22 June recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/ande-then-there-was-library.html) [ N. Chamberlain/B. Chamberlain/Henning ]

Score of The Wind, the Sky, &amp; the Wheeling Stars, Part I (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg443626.html#msg443626)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, &amp; the Wheeling Stars, Part II (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg443627.html#msg443627)


Love is the spirit of this church (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg694587.html#msg694587), Op.85 № 3

Nicodemus brings myrrh and aloes for the burial of the Christ (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg739518.html#msg739518), Op.85 № 4 for cello & piano [work-in-progress]

The Passion According to St John (http://www.mediafire.com/?wdpk77t7m042s7o), Op.92 (on MediaFire, courtesy of Johan)

Lutosawski’s Lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648397.html#msg648397), Op.96a № 1 (string quartet)

Marginalia (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg647890.html#msg647890), Op.96a № 2 (string quartet)

Après-lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649237.html#msg649237), Op.96a № 3 (string quartet)

Score of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444980.html#msg444980)

MIDI of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg436576.html#msg436576)

Score of Suspension Bridge (In Daves Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444979.html#msg444979)

MIDI of Suspension Bridge (In Daves Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444978.html#msg444978)

Score of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg445883.html#msg445883)

MIDI of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg446478.html#msg446478)


Johan's MediaFire folder, including the whole of Dana's première performance of the Viola Sonata (http://www.mediafire.com/?nnp5543z74szn)

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648257.html#msg648257), Op.104 № 4

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649947.html#msg649947), Op.104 № 5

Kyrie (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg644073.html#msg644073), Op.106 № 1

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 1, Eritis sicut Deus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg706128.html#msg706128)

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 2, . . . scientes bonum . . . (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg709377.html#msg709377)

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 3, . . . et malum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg714290.html#msg714290)

In the Artist's Studio (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg654805.html#msg654805), work-in-progress

Thoreau in Concord Jail (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708916.html#msg708916), Op.109 for clarinet solo

http://www.youtube.com/v/iDY7Dc41vL0

Airy Distillates (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648674.html#msg648674), Op.110 for flute solo

Annabel Lee (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg704486.html#msg704486), Op.111 for vocal quartet

http://www.youtube.com/v/tN3aMOrzEb8

Misapprehension (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708245.html#msg708245), Op.112 for clarinet choir

The Mystic Trumpeter (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg734021.html#msg734021), Op.113 № 1 for soprano & clarinet

Après-mystère (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737681.html#msg737681), Op.113 № 2 for flute & clarinet And MIDI (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737682.html#msg737682)

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg739167.html#msg739167), Op.114 for clarinet & marimba (work-in-progress)

Henningmusick at ReverbNation (http://www.reverbnation.com/karlhenning).

Henningmusick at Instant Encore (http://instantencore.com/contributor/contributor.aspx?CId=5142566).

About an hour's worth of Henningmusick, too, at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 10, 2013, 06:29:36 AM
PS/ The more I reflect on it, the less the ending troubles me.  I think just the merest touch will mend all.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 10, 2013, 06:43:58 AM
PPS/ The MIDI sounds tolerably good, but I shall wait until the ending is quite done before making an mp3 available.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 10, 2013, 07:47:06 AM
Viz. the book review which is just published in the Music Reference Services Quarterly, you can view a sample page here (http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10588167.2013.816229).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 10, 2013, 04:05:36 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 10, 2013, 06:29:36 AM
PS/ The more I reflect on it, the less the ending troubles me.  I think just the merest touch will mend all.

And done:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 10, 2013, 04:38:55 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 10, 2013, 04:05:36 PM
And done:

And another "gem" for Karl!  The meditative aspect, the image of the sad, wandering believer and the bell-like atmosphere embodied in the music are all perfect.

The MIDI version will give you an approximation: we await a real performance...soon!  0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 10, 2013, 04:45:23 PM
Thank you!

At work getting my sketches from today for just what everyone was expecting plugged into Sibelius . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 10, 2013, 05:29:10 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 10, 2013, 04:45:23 PM
At work getting my sketches from today for just what everyone was expecting plugged into Sibelius . . . .

This is how it looks today:

[ older file removed ]
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 11, 2013, 02:12:08 AM
Re-post & refresh:

Timbrel and Dance, Op.73 [ St Paul's choir plus ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg628919.html#msg628919)

26 February De profundis (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg396045.html#msg396045) [ Jaya Lakshminarayan & friends ]

15 March Passion rehearsal A (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/dress-rehearsal.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal B (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/shut-up-n-let-music-do-talkin-some-more.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal C (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/corrivideum.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

12 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/revisiting-moon.html) [ k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble (Bloom/Henning/Cienniwa) ]

18 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/later-at-kings.html) [ Bloom/Henning ]

23 May pre-concert rehearsal (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/05/rehearsal-day-of.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

22 June recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/ande-then-there-was-library.html) [ N. Chamberlain/B. Chamberlain/Henning ]

Score of The Wind, the Sky, &amp; the Wheeling Stars, Part I (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg443626.html#msg443626)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, &amp; the Wheeling Stars, Part II (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg443627.html#msg443627)


Love is the spirit of this church (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg694587.html#msg694587), Op.85 № 3

Nicodemus brings myrrh and aloes for the burial of the Christ (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg739688.html#msg739688), Op.85 № 4 for cello & piano

The Passion According to St John (http://www.mediafire.com/?wdpk77t7m042s7o), Op.92 (on MediaFire, courtesy of Johan)

Lutosawski’s Lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648397.html#msg648397), Op.96a № 1 (string quartet)

Marginalia (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg647890.html#msg647890), Op.96a № 2 (string quartet)

Après-lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649237.html#msg649237), Op.96a № 3 (string quartet)

Score of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444980.html#msg444980)

MIDI of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg436576.html#msg436576)

Score of Suspension Bridge (In Daves Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444979.html#msg444979)

MIDI of Suspension Bridge (In Daves Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444978.html#msg444978)

Score of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg445883.html#msg445883)

MIDI of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg446478.html#msg446478)


Johan's MediaFire folder, including the whole of Dana's première performance of the Viola Sonata (http://www.mediafire.com/?nnp5543z74szn)

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648257.html#msg648257), Op.104 № 4

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649947.html#msg649947), Op.104 № 5

Kyrie (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg644073.html#msg644073), Op.106 № 1

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 1, Eritis sicut Deus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg706128.html#msg706128)

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 2, . . . scientes bonum . . . (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg709377.html#msg709377)

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 3, . . . et malum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg714290.html#msg714290)

In the Artist's Studio (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg654805.html#msg654805), work-in-progress

Thoreau in Concord Jail (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708916.html#msg708916), Op.109 for clarinet solo

http://www.youtube.com/v/iDY7Dc41vL0

Airy Distillates (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648674.html#msg648674), Op.110 for flute solo

Annabel Lee (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg704486.html#msg704486), Op.111 for vocal quartet

http://www.youtube.com/v/tN3aMOrzEb8

Misapprehension (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708245.html#msg708245), Op.112 for clarinet choir

The Mystic Trumpeter (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg734021.html#msg734021), Op.113 № 1 for soprano & clarinet

Après-mystère (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737681.html#msg737681), Op.113 № 2 for flute & clarinet And MIDI (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737682.html#msg737682)

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg739706.html#msg739706), Op.114 for clarinet & marimba [work-in-progress]

Henningmusick at ReverbNation (http://www.reverbnation.com/karlhenning).

Henningmusick at Instant Encore (http://instantencore.com/contributor/contributor.aspx?CId=5142566).

About an hour's worth of Henningmusick, too, at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 11, 2013, 04:41:24 AM
I've got the ear of a cellist in the NYC area who is game to take a look at Nicodemus . . . .

And Sara writes that even her accompanist is excited about reading the piece this coming Monday.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 11, 2013, 10:01:21 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 10, 2013, 05:29:10 PM
This is how [just what everyone was expecting] looks today:

From time to time today, I cue up the MIDI.  It is suitably rollicksome, I dig it.  The present state of the piece ends with clarinet alone;  there will be a corresponding marimba alone passage later, which I was not necessarily planning as a specific musical response to the clarinet alone bit . . . but now I am thinking, I just might.

Now it can be revealed, too, that these two solo passages are basically a practical consideration, so that the other player has a clean page-turn . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 12, 2013, 03:53:34 AM
As with the long-delayed dots I recently connected, so that I finally showed the Cello Sonatina to Kirstin Peltz, another delayed (happy to say, not missed) opportunity suddenly shines upon my heretofore darkened mind.


Even so, the path was not a straight line.


Earlier this year, I wrote the clarinet choir piece in 15 parts, Misapprehension;  and am presently writing for the clarinet choir's director, Timothy Phillips, the clarinet-&-marimba duet, just what everyone was expecting.


On Facebook, a trumpeter I know has recently "Liked" the page of a brass quintet.  With the latent thought that perhaps a conversation will someday ensue, I have now "Liked" their page, too.  My thoughts turned to Moonrise, the brass quintet (with flugelhorns substituting for trumpets) which I wrote in fruitless hopes that the Synergy Brass Ensemble would perform it, even own it.


Well, Moonrise is a piece of which I am particularly proud.  I think it is beautiful, evocative music, and that it gives a quintet ample room both to demonstrate their collective skill as an ensemble, and to ring out with delicious chords and chilling unisons. Over the years, I have written several pieces "on spec" which wound up unperformed (and which lie on my shelf unperformed still — this never happens to John Williams), and of course I wish that they had.  But that sense that a piece which fellow musicians and listeners would hold in high regard, if only the piece might be created in public, is probably sharpest in the case of Moonrise.


Thus (and call this one of the many reasons why I am glad of the daily, albeit generally incidental, musical newsfeed on Facebook) the "Liking" of the Facebook page, the view of Bobby Thorpe's familiar head-shot, and the memory of hearing the Synergy quintet reading Moonrise in a parlor in Needham (they had a recorder to hand, why, oh why, did they not have tape running?  I tell you, this is a piece you'll like) — This fair morning, my heart welled with a longing that Moonrise should no longer languish unlistened-to.


The thought of the Troy University clarinet choir so fresh in mind, the idea of creating a clarinet quintet arrangement actually occurred to me first (and I think it a good idea).  But then (Dawn Breaks Over Marblehead) methought:  Charles!  The NEC wind ensemble department!


No good reason why it never occurred to me, all these long years, to mention the piece to Charles.


Guess what I have in mind as a Thing to Do today?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 13, 2013, 06:50:41 AM
I've been invited back to conduct the choir more extensively at next week's rehearsal.  The music which I am expected to rehearse should arrive tomorrow.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 14, 2013, 01:52:28 PM
Going to send The Mousetrap to prospective players this evening.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 14, 2013, 03:49:21 PM
The Mousetrap is sent, and rests on the knees of the gods.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 15, 2013, 03:35:40 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 14, 2013, 03:49:21 PM
The Mousetrap is sent, and rests on the knees of the gods.

The colleague who called for scores thinks it may be too lengthy for this occasion, but is passing it on to the clarinetist.  Hopes are not high in this case, but (a) there is still a possibility, and (b) I am pleased to get that clarinetist's eye on a score of mine, anyway.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 15, 2013, 09:52:21 AM
The current state of just what everyone was expecting (although not reflecting sketches I drew up this morning).

[ older file removed ]
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: springrite on September 15, 2013, 09:55:16 AM
Since sites like u-tube and various upload/download sites are blocked in China, I am missing a lot here and on other threads.


Talk about Henning's headquarters, when are we opening a branch outside of Boston?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 15, 2013, 05:44:10 PM
So many things I ought to have done today . . . at least, I made more headway with just what everyone was expecting.

[ older file removed ]
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 16, 2013, 04:07:18 AM
Studied the scores, this morning on the train, in which I shall need to rehearse the choir on Thursday.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 16, 2013, 04:12:19 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 15, 2013, 05:44:10 PM
So many things I ought to have done today . . . at least, I made more headway with just what everyone was expecting.

There is some funky hin und her in the dialogue between the instruments!   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 16, 2013, 04:25:42 AM
I hope Tim doesn't mind counting . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 16, 2013, 06:09:40 AM
Henningmusick at the AGO Boston convention 2014 (http://www.agoboston2014.org/events/worship/)

You need to scroll down near the bottom of the page, FIRST CHURCH IN BOSTON, Wednesday/Thursday, June 25/26, 7:30pm.
66 Marlborough Street, Boston MA 02116
:

QuoteThese services are being presented in the context of First Church's Sunday Unitarian Universalist worship broadcast each week by Emerson College Radio (88.9 FM). Featured works include the premieres of Hilary Tann's Embertides for organ and a commissioned work for choir and marimba by Ed Thompson. The professional First Church Choir conducted by Director of Music Paul Cienniwa sings Karl Henning's motet Love is the Spirit of this Church and former Director of Music Leo Collins' in mutuall love..., a setting of First Church's founding covenant.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 16, 2013, 06:46:00 AM
Quote from: Cato on September 16, 2013, 04:12:19 AM
There is some funky hin und her in the dialogue between the instruments!   0:)

I may toss out those last three mm. of the clarinet.

Or, I may not.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 16, 2013, 06:56:35 AM
On the whole, at press time, inclined to toss.  But very pleased at how mm. 1-160 seem to me to hold up.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 16, 2013, 08:00:54 AM
And now, keeping in mind that crucial distinction between baby and bathwater . . . I think, of those last three measures, I may be dissatisfied only with the rapidity of the last semiquavers.  My plan is to adjust the rhythm, and this (meseems) will drive the next section.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 17, 2013, 01:54:20 AM
Okay, finally did some practicing last night.  Need to practice some more (obviously), and I do need to spend some time with the two passages I knew I must . . . but they will come to me.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 18, 2013, 04:38:20 AM
Had much to do last night, but saw to it all:  practiced my two challenging passages in Trumpeter, just need to fix upon them on a near-daily basis.  Had to run out for some groceries.  And since part of my hoop-jumping on Thursday will be, to warm the choir up, I created a Sibelius file with an assortment of likely warm-ups, for the convenience of the accompanist (and after all, having the accompanist able to shadow the choir to keep them honest, is for my own convenience). [And I needed to get that done last night, since I am at the museum shop tonight.]
Title: Re: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 18, 2013, 06:40:46 PM
The cellist for whom I wrote Nicodemus likes the piece.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 19, 2013, 04:16:07 AM
Dance of the Cheeky Devils
Title: Re: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on September 19, 2013, 04:42:59 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 18, 2013, 06:40:46 PM
The cellist for whom I wrote Nicodemus likes the piece.

I'd say that's a positive start, Karl, now close the sale with, "What date are you interested in performing this live?"
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 19, 2013, 04:55:59 AM
Cheers, Greg! I perceive that I have under-informed you  8) She writes:

QuoteSorry it's taken me a couple of days, but I did get to read through the piece with my accompanist at school, and we both loved it! I especially love the pizz effect in the piano, and the harmonies! We have been scheming places to play it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on September 19, 2013, 05:01:25 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 19, 2013, 04:55:59 AM
Cheers, Greg! I perceive that I have under-informed you  8) She writes:

Very nice, Karl!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 19, 2013, 05:09:52 AM
And Olivia Kieffer has sent me a video of rehearsal of Journey to the Dayspring (I hope you'll be able to go to the performance?)  Sounds cracking, already!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 19, 2013, 05:27:56 AM
I've not listened to, nor even thought about, Journey to the Dayspring for a long time.  I've written so much since, that quite a bit of distance has set in, and it is very interesting to hear one's own work from such a distance, as we might say. Not only has the blood cooled, but there is a curious process of "rediscovering" one's own creation.  It is a pleasure (and not merely a relief) to hear an older piece, and feel genuinely glad to have written it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 19, 2013, 06:00:03 AM
QuoteSorry it's taken me a couple of days, but I did get to read through the piece with my accompanist at school, and we both loved it! I especially love the pizz effect in the piano, and the harmonies! We have been scheming places to play it.

Do you know if she intends to pluck the notes?

"Scheming" to play one of Karl's best works!  Is there an interdict in place against Henningmusick?   :laugh: 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 19, 2013, 06:21:24 AM
If there be, anywhere, then I suppose that Tennessee may be the place!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 21, 2013, 03:39:56 AM
I think I should see to this (http://www.bmv.org/about_opportunity.html).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 21, 2013, 03:41:09 AM
I mean, technically, either Nicodemus or just what everyone was expecting fits.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 21, 2013, 05:09:58 AM
I am disinclined, though, to submit either of those duets. Honestly  my thoughts are turning to an adaptation of Counting Sheep.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 27, 2013, 07:42:56 AM
Quote from: Cato on September 19, 2013, 06:00:03 AM
"Scheming" to play one of Karl's best works!

Scheduled for Palm Sunday (13 Apr 2014), although Sara writes that they hope to perform it sooner, as well.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 28, 2013, 02:28:54 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 21, 2013, 03:39:56 AM
I think I should see to this (http://www.bmv.org/about_opportunity.html).

Yes!  Since it says nothing about how many you could submit, check that opus list!  0:)

"Emerging composers" it says!  Aye, 'tis high time for Karl to "emerge" Out in the Sun!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 28, 2013, 05:12:41 PM
Dudes, Mrs Kirstin Peltz speaks well of the cello-&-piano pieces; and Mark Engelhardt likes the Organ Sonata a lot.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 28, 2013, 05:43:02 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 28, 2013, 05:12:41 PM
Dudes, Mrs Kristin Peltz speaks well of the cello-&-piano pieces; and Mark Engelhardt likes the Organ Sonata a lot.

The world, therefore, is what it should be!   8)

Yay Team! 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 29, 2013, 08:24:42 AM
It is official: I have been engaged as the Choir Director for Holy Trinity Church (http://holytrinitydanvers.org/).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on September 29, 2013, 08:40:49 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 29, 2013, 08:24:42 AM
It is official: I have been engaged as the Choir Director for Holy Trinity Church (http://holytrinitydanvers.org/).

(http://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/asheville/Karlthumbsup.jpg)


Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 29, 2013, 08:43:24 AM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on September 29, 2013, 01:57:51 PM
A Methodist church, huh?  If they hired you, they must appreciate quality music. 8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 29, 2013, 02:02:21 PM
Quote from: jochanaan on September 29, 2013, 01:57:51 PM
A Methodist church, huh?  If they hired you, they must appreciate quality music. 8)

Yes, and the quality of music at that church just jumped cosmically!  0:)



Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 29, 2013, 02:07:06 PM
Thank you, gents!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on September 29, 2013, 02:46:00 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 29, 2013, 08:24:42 AM
It is official: I have been engaged as the Choir Director for Holy Trinity Church (http://holytrinitydanvers.org/).

Great job, Karl!  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: madaboutmahler on September 29, 2013, 02:59:52 PM
Congratulations, Karl! They're lucky to have you!! You should do some Schnittke :p
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on September 29, 2013, 03:03:39 PM
Wonderful news! Congratulations, Karl! I won't disagree with Daniel's programming idea. ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Lisztianwagner on September 29, 2013, 03:12:15 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 29, 2013, 08:24:42 AM
It is official: I have been engaged as the Choir Director for Holy Trinity Church (http://holytrinitydanvers.org/).

That's wonderful, congratulations, Karl!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 29, 2013, 03:24:51 PM
Thanks, all!

The choir's abilities are on the modest side, so I am not sure we'll get to any Schnittke this first year . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on September 29, 2013, 03:28:07 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 29, 2013, 03:24:51 PM
Thanks, all!

The choir's abilities are on the modest side, so I am not sure we'll get to any Schnittke this first year . . . .
That's a pity. Still, I'm sure you have a smoking basso profundo and soon start working on Всенощное бдѣніе  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on September 29, 2013, 03:31:16 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 29, 2013, 03:24:51 PM
The choir's abilities are on the modest side, so I am not sure we'll get to any Schnittke this first year . . . .

When I saw the Schnittke recommendation, I was going to say, you don't want to scare them off the first day on the job  :D

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 29, 2013, 04:12:47 PM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on September 29, 2013, 03:31:16 PM
When I saw the Schnittke recommendation, I was going to say, you don't want to scare them off the first day on the job  :D

Sarge

How appropriate is this (http://www.youtube.com/v/3imEtW-4v80) for a Methodist church?   ;)

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: kishnevi on September 29, 2013, 06:54:59 PM
Congratulations! 

BTW, for those not familiar with the name,  the original name of Danvers is Salem Village, and is the locale at which the Witch Trials began--even though the modern city of Salem, further up the road, is the place which has cashed in on the infamy/fame.  There are a few places which you can see that have direct connection with the Trials,  and a rather large monument.  Salem Village church still exists as a congregation, albeit in a modern building and, IIRC, now Unitarian/Universalist in orientation.  A number of Federalist era houses can be seen as well.   I had an uncle and aunt who lived for a number of years in Danvers. 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 30, 2013, 02:08:02 AM
I may need to write up a gospelly anthem, "To everything (burn, burn, burn) there is a season (burn, burn, burn)" . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 30, 2013, 02:09:44 AM
This whole (still improbable, as it seems) enterprise is a result of a combination of Facebook, and chance meetings with a fellow composer here in the Boston area.

He and his wife (who is also a composer) will "show me the ropes" at the church tomorrow evening.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on September 30, 2013, 04:09:34 AM
Congrats Karl!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 30, 2013, 04:18:45 AM
Thanks! It's still sinking in, even if it is not the grandest, most prestigious of appointments.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 30, 2013, 04:30:57 AM
Oh! And here's a bit of near news I haven't mentioned yet.  An organist friend here in New England now has a weekly program on a local radio station, Classical Sunday, and he has a plan to interview local musicians, and play samples of their work.  He's now mentioned it thrice (of especial significance to anyone who has Hunted a Snark), so he must be in earnest about arranging to do an interview with your humble servant.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 30, 2013, 04:44:11 AM
Bringing on Plan B . . . new program for 8 Oct at King's Chapel:

Zen on the Wing, Op.114 № 2 (première)
Peter H Bloom, flute
kh, clarinet

The Angel Who Bears a Flaming Sword, Op.94a
Peter H Bloom, alto flute

Irreplaceable Doodles, Op.89
kh, clarinet

Après-mystère, Op.113 № 2 (première)
Peter H Bloom, flute
kh, clarinet
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 30, 2013, 04:58:49 AM
Heinrich needs bios for the King's Chapel series, so I've gone ahead and refreshed mine:
About the Performers
Peter H. Bloom, whose playing has been called "a revelation for unforced sweetness and strength" (The Boston Globe), tours widely with leading chamber music and jazz ensembles and appears on 30 CDs (Dorian, SONY Classical, Newport Classic, others) with distribution throughout North America, Europe and Asia. His career encompasses a wide range of chamber music from period-instrument performances to the great European and American masterworks, to new music premieres. He is also a noted jazz artist, celebrating his 30th season with the internationally acclaimed Aardvark Jazz Orchestra ("a bracing walk on the wild side of the big band spectrum" — Jazz Times). Mr Bloom is historical woodwind consultant for the Boston Museum of Fine Arts; provides musical direction for museum exhibitions in the US and abroad; and lectures widely. He earned the prestigious Noah Greenberg Award of the American Musicological Society for his work in 19th century American music. A board member of the James Pappoutsakis Flute Competition, Mr Bloom received a Master of Music with Distinction from the New England Conservatory of Music and holds a BA in Philosophy from Boston University.

Karl Henning holds a B.Mus. with double major in composition and clarinet performance from the College of Wooster (Ohio); a M.A. in composition from the University of Virginia (Charlottesville); and a Ph.D. in composition from the University of Buffalo, where he studied with Charles Wuorinen and Louis Andriessen.  His music has been played and sung on three continents (North America, Europe and Australia);  and a sneaky suspicion endures that a South Dakota soy farmer has enhanced his crop with the Henning organ Toccata.  Karl has just accepted an appointment as Choir Director for Holy Trinity United Methodist Church in Danvers, Mass.  Karl recently completed an Organ Sonata, Nicodemus brings myrrh and aloes for the burial of the Christ for cello and piano, and The Mystic Trumpeter, a setting of Walt Whitman for soprano and clarinet.  Current projects include a full evening's ballet based on Dostoyevsky's novella White Nights;  and just what everyone was expecting, a bitchin' duet for clarinet and marimba.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 30, 2013, 05:09:52 AM
Thank you!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on September 30, 2013, 07:22:02 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 30, 2013, 02:09:44 AM
...He and his wife (who is also a composer) will "show me the ropes" at the church tomorrow evening.
"Show you the ropes"?  "Area directly associated with the witch trials"?  I just hope those ropes aren't tied into nooses!!! :o :laugh:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 30, 2013, 07:27:00 AM
I'm very careful just where I stick my neck out, I can tell you that, my dear!  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 30, 2013, 07:58:30 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 30, 2013, 04:30:57 AM
Oh! And here's a bit of near news I haven't mentioned yet.... so he must be in earnest about arranging to do an interview with your humble servant.

The Wheel of Fortune is turning in Karl's favor for sure!   0:)

And please be sure to have that tape machine hooked up to the microphones during the Oct. 8th Concert!   $:)

"Tape machine?  What's that?"   ;)  (Courtesy of my 21st century students!)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 30, 2013, 08:56:06 AM
My dear friend and colleague Paul Cienniwa has notified the choir that I have accepted a choir director position, and that my last Sunday as a FCB chorister will be the 13th.  One of the tenors immediately replied with this touching message:

QuoteCongrats/curses to you, Karl.

This is great/terrible news. We are all very happy/sad for you.  I wish you good luck/hope you slip on a banana peel at your new job.  You are awesome and will be missed at FCB.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on September 30, 2013, 03:18:01 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 30, 2013, 07:27:00 AM
I'm very careful just where I stick my neck out, I can tell you that, my dear!  8)
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 04, 2013, 05:07:20 AM
Last night was my first official rehearsal with "my" choir as their Music Director.  (This is still a "phasing-in" period, as I am already obligated to sing at FCB for another two Sundays, the upright-&-professional notice period.  Technically, we may consider the phasing-in era to extend until mid-November, as I am traveling out of state the first week of that month.)  So I actually led only half the rehearsal, leaving Charles free to rehearse the choir in (e.g.) the anthems which they are to sing the 6th and 13th of October.

I am very excited and pleased, and the feeling appears to be mutual with the choir.  My feeling is, that I am not there "to make something" of them, but instead to find my way in leading them in the music which is no small part of their sense of identity.  In bringing to their church year music of my own, some delicacy is de rigueur, so that it is an organic, and entirely positive, process.  (Nuhro is never going to be in this group's repertory.)

My immediate idea was not a choral idea . . . using my Kremser Prelude for Thanksgiving, which strikes me as zero risk and all gain.  I think the Alleluia in D, probably the two-part Ur-text, will fly quite readily.  And this morning, I thought about that ol' O Gracious Light . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 06, 2013, 07:00:51 AM
Rehearsed yesterday with Peter, both Après-mystère (sounds fun with picc., just wants a couple of minor adjustments) and the first two minutes of Zen on the Wing. The first two minutes, because that's all there was, yesterday. I promised him I'd finish it today; and I think I may have, this morning. A most fortunate composer am I, to have so reliable and so musical a friend.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 07, 2013, 05:45:36 AM
Succeeded in finishing Zen on the Wing, probably ca. 2:30pm; sent it via e-mail to Peter . . . and we rehearsed at 3:30.  Yesterday's rehearsal went swimmingly (by which I mean, very well) and I head over to his place after work today for our final rehearsal . . . which will get out early enough that I will have time to run through Irreplaceable Doodles five times this evening, which has to be enough.

Entirely psyched for tomorrow's concert.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: mn dave on October 07, 2013, 06:39:51 AM
Are you recording it?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 07, 2013, 06:51:37 AM
Yes, must make sure the device is fully recharged.

May soon be time to get a fresh memory card, too . . . must have space enough for tomorrow's program.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 07, 2013, 08:49:21 AM
Why did I write Zen on the Wing as a did? Perhaps it was the Bacharach I had been listening to at roughly the same time . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: John Copeland on October 07, 2013, 10:58:03 AM
Zen on the Wing.  The title tells me I just know I'm going to like it.   :D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on October 07, 2013, 01:51:17 PM
Quote from: Scots John on October 07, 2013, 10:58:03 AM
Zen on the Wing.  The title tells me I just know I'm going to like it.   :D

Rejected titles few people know about:

Zen on the Half Shell  ???

Zen on a Sesame-Seed Bun  :P

The Zenti Misfits   :o

A Cask of Zenfandel  :'(

and the highly unsettling

Franny and Zenny  :-*

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: kishnevi on October 07, 2013, 01:53:50 PM
Not to mention
Existentialism on the Wing
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on October 07, 2013, 02:02:53 PM
Quote from: Cato on October 07, 2013, 01:51:17 PM
Rejected titles few people know about:

Zen on the Half Shell  ???

Zen on a Sesame-Seed Bun  :P

The Zenti Misfits   :o

A Cask of Zenfandel  :'(

and the highly unsettling

Franny and Zenny  :-*



Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on October 07, 2013, 01:53:50 PM
Not to mention
Existentialism on the Wing

Oh, now you did it!  Other similar rejected titles:

Neoplatonism on the Wing  8)

Deconstructionism on the Wing   :blank:

and

Rascalism on the Wing  :-\

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on October 07, 2013, 03:33:36 PM
You can use Bach-a-Rakh & Existentialism on the Bus Seat for free, too  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: John Copeland on October 07, 2013, 03:43:20 PM
Zen is a wing with many feathers.
Aye, right, it sounded better when I thought it.... >:(  I must have written it on the wing.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 07, 2013, 06:37:27 PM
Rehearsal this evening with Peter went well, and I am freshly resolved to keep the clarinet in more consistent use. To that end, I've decided to play for the Prelude &amp; Postlude of my inaugural service on 20 Oct. I've sent the Canzona and Gigue to the organist, and we'll read through them on Thursday after choir rehearsal.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 08, 2013, 07:07:17 AM
I've got my clarinets, my recording device (all charged up, and a card with ample space). In short, all dressed up, and ready for the show.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on October 08, 2013, 07:08:00 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 08, 2013, 07:07:17 AM
I've got my clarinets, my recording device (all charged up, and a card with ample space). In short, all dressed up, and ready for the show.

Break a leg, Karl  8)

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 08, 2013, 07:27:29 AM
Thanks, dear fellow!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: John Copeland on October 08, 2013, 07:37:31 AM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on October 08, 2013, 07:08:00 AM
Break a leg, Karl  8)
Sarge

+1  Not literally, mind you, but metaphorically.  You have many metaphoric legs Karl - breaking one of them will help improve things. One metaphoric leg lost in action is one less to worry about, and should reduce the overall effort required for a perfect performance.  This kind of thing...or whatever...  ;D  :-[
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 08, 2013, 05:22:21 PM
Okay . . . the concert can be heard on Instant Encore (http://instantencore.com/music/details.aspx?PId=5106840). I pray you listen charitably . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on October 08, 2013, 05:26:46 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 08, 2013, 05:22:21 PM
Okay . . . the concert can be heard on Instant Encore (http://instantencore.com/music/details.aspx?PId=5106840). I pray you listen charitably . . . .

On my way to the digital concert now! Thank you so much for sharing, Karl.  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on October 08, 2013, 05:36:39 PM
Just finished Irreplaceable Doodles, very well done, my friend.  :) Congratulations, Karl.

Kinda jumping around the program out of order, but on to the next one. Sound quality is good, detailed.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 08, 2013, 05:57:02 PM
Thanks for listening!

This little Micro-Trak jigger is surprisingly serviceable.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 08, 2013, 06:15:45 PM
There was a mother with a couple of youngsters in the audience, and the younger did some vocalizing.  I suspected that these (modest, really) sounds would not mar the recording, and in any event I did not want the mother to fear for our disapproval, hence my remark about our youngest fan yet at concert's end.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on October 08, 2013, 06:19:10 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 08, 2013, 06:15:45 PM
There was a mother with a couple of youngsters in the audience, and the younger did some vocalizing.  I suspected that these (modest, really) sounds would not mar the recording, and in any event I did not want the mother to fear for our disapproval, hence my remark about our youngest fan yet at concert's end.

I did notice the child, and almost made a comment, not a negative one believe me. But afterwards realized it's not distracting, it's all part of the live experience. Plus, it's never too early to introduce a youngster to HenningMusik.  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: John Copeland on October 09, 2013, 05:15:50 AM
Zen on the Wing
There is some brilliant pacing of the notes going on, they tend to add strength to what follows them, and I am hit by a sense of concentrated and sometimes uncertain curiosity...I wonder if this is a 'time sensitive' picture of instant enlightenment.  It is jolly damned interesting to listen to.   ;D  It has played seven times now (on repeat).  There is no enlightenment at the end of it.  Or is there?   :-\  This is perfect music for tending to our inner Zen Gardens.
Bravo Karl.  I may yet learn how to listen to Schoenberg  ??? by listening to this stuff.  Great little piece.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on October 09, 2013, 05:29:23 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 08, 2013, 05:22:21 PM
Okay . . . the concert can be heard on Instant Encore (http://instantencore.com/music/details.aspx?PId=5106840). I pray you listen charitably . . . .
A very enjoyable listen, Karl!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 09, 2013, 06:01:31 AM
Many thanks, gents!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 09, 2013, 06:14:35 AM
Quote from: Scots John on October 09, 2013, 05:15:50 AM
Zen on the Wing
There is some brilliant pacing of the notes going on, they tend to add strength to what follows them, and I am hit by a sense of concentrated and sometimes uncertain curiosity...I wonder if this is a 'time sensitive' picture of instant enlightenment.  It is jolly damned interesting to listen to.   ;D  It has played seven times now (on repeat).  There is no enlightenment at the end of it.  Or is there?   :-\  This is perfect music for tending to our inner Zen Gardens.
Bravo Karl.  I may yet learn how to listen to Schoenberg  ??? by listening to this stuff.  Great little piece.

And I'm glad it's sounding fair on your new gear (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,21492.msg748832.html#msg748832), Johnnie!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on October 09, 2013, 03:47:43 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 08, 2013, 05:22:21 PM
Okay . . . the concert can be heard on Instant Encore (http://instantencore.com/music/details.aspx?PId=5106840). I pray you listen charitably . . . .
Not bad.  You could confuse everyone and call it "The Ninth"...!  :D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 09, 2013, 06:38:06 PM
I'm either tired, or confused myself.

All right: maybe both 8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 10, 2013, 05:27:20 AM
Okay, now that (a) the King's Chapel recital is in the can, and (b) my first Sunday in the saddle at Holy Trinity church is approaching, a certain degree of organization is called for.  Happily, the composerly couple in the parish, Charles & Nancy, have been a great help, largely taping out the coming weeks into Thanksgiving.  The M.D. I am succeeding served only for a year;  I am sure he is a fine musician, although it seems there were communication difficulties (in part a matter of English being an acquired language for him;  in part, possibly, a matter of his musical ambitions – not problematic in themselves, but possibly a poor fit with this choir).  Now, prior to his tenure, Chas & Nancy had done the dogsbody job of winnowing down the choral music library . . . they have thus made the job easier for me, but I do need to leaf through the files and see just what we've already got.

It is a task which I must approach with delicacy, certainly at first . . . but as I have hit the ground running, it would be to an extent easier if I can find a couple of pieces of my own to fold into the schedule.  There are openings in the anthem schedule for the two Sundays prior to Thanksgiving, and Nancy has emphasized how difficult they have found it to select Thanksgiving anthems.  So the two Henning scores to which I shall introduce them, in easy stages over these two coming weeks, are the two-part version of the Alleluia in D, and the SAB original of Bless the Lord, O my soul – both of which I originally wrote for the First Congo choir, which was not only a smaller group, but arguably less strong.

Part of the reason for delicacy is:  perhaps as many as half of the choir either do not read, or are weak readers.  (Even though they do not read, certainly they sort-of-learn to associate the music they should be singing, with what they see on the page.)  I don't think this a serious problem in the case of these two pieces of mine, which I can teach them by singing with them phrase by phrase, part by part.

I'm bringing my clarinet tonight, too, to read the Canzona and Gigue with "my" organist . . . this then leaves next Thursday for 'finishing', and we play them the morning of the 20th.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on October 10, 2013, 03:26:13 PM
QuotePart of the reason for delicacy is:  perhaps as many as half of the choir either do not read, or are weak readers.  (Even though they do not read, certainly they sort-of-learn to associate the music they should be singing, with what they see on the page.)

That has always driven me nutzoid bonkers batty!   ???

How long does it take to learn to read music?!  10 minutes?   ;)

I recall quite clearly around age 6 or 7 deducing what was happening from my grandmother's piano music: the black notes with the flags were subdivisions of the flagless and clear notes.  If you go up the ladder the notes get higher, and they get lower when you go down.

Pop "artists" I have noticed throughout the years wear their ignorance of reading music as a badge of honor: Paul McCartney comes to mind!

Oh well! 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on October 10, 2013, 06:19:11 PM
Quote from: Cato on October 10, 2013, 03:26:13 PM
That has always driven me nutzoid bonkers batty!   ???

How long does it take to learn to read music?!  10 minutes?   ;)
True, true--yet it's a situation I dealt with constantly in church choirs.  Lots of people want to sing but can't read or read poorly.  But even there you can work with it.  It's the ones that want to sing but can't "carry a tune" that drive me up a cross! ::)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on October 10, 2013, 06:21:27 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 09, 2013, 06:38:06 PM
I'm either tired, or confused myself.

All right: maybe both 8)
My my, you must be really really tired!  I can't usually shoot a quip over your head! ;D I was referring to the dominant musical interval...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: kishnevi on October 10, 2013, 06:40:05 PM
I took violin lessons as a boy ("learned to play the violin" is perhaps overoptimistic),  and sang in Glee Club and took voice lessons in college,  but I can't really read music--in the sense that, if you put a piece of music in front of me with which I'm not familiar,  and ask me to sing any of it--even vocalize an instrumental part--I can--the result has only vague resemblance to the score.  I know how to read music, in the sense that I can follow along on a score or follow a musical argument.  But I can't translate unaided the notes on the paper into the corresponding sounds from my throat or imagine them in my head.  Beat, pitch,  note length,  all come out wrong.  To sing,  I have to hear it played on another instrument or sung by someone else at least once.  After that, my aural memory guides me.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 11, 2013, 02:16:03 AM
Quote from: jochanaan on October 10, 2013, 06:21:27 PM
My my, you must be really really tired!  I can't usually shoot a quip over your head! ;D I was referring to the dominant musical interval...

Of course! (Gosh, I must have been wiped out.)


:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 11, 2013, 04:30:14 AM
For me personally, the funniest item orbiting around this review (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,21529.msg749450.html#msg749450) is . . . When Peter Bloom and I were chatting after our King's Chapel recital, something Peter mentioned triggered an amusing Wooster memory.

For my very last jury at Wooster, there were only two jurors:  my clarinet instructor, and the flute instructor (an adjunct faculty member who came onto campus two days a week to give lessons).  I played something which not long before I had played (and played quite well) for my senior recital.  My clarinet instructor, Nancy, was entirely satisfied with my playing for the jury.  The other juror's comments on the sheet were brief, and went thus:  You played fast, you played slow. So what?

Happily, my own teacher was there to put this into context, so that my spirit was not shattered.  But, as I say, I felt I had played very well, and my instructor felt the same.

Now, I have not yet listened to the Petrenko account of the Op.43 . . . and probably, especially as a result of this meh review, I should wait until I can give the piece undivided attention, this Sunday or Monday.  But I can easily envision a case where the performance and recording are excellent, and Dan Morgan's 650-word review boils down to:  You played fast, you played slow. So what?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on October 13, 2013, 08:58:43 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 11, 2013, 04:30:14 AM
...The other juror's comments on the sheet were brief, and went thus:  You played fast, you played slow. So what?
S/he must not have liked the clarinet as a species. :D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 13, 2013, 10:27:49 AM
When the crowd is both tough and select . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 13, 2013, 06:24:16 PM
The Don is coming back.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 14, 2013, 05:48:05 AM
Scary thing is, I am even retaking ownership of the full wind ensemble arrangement . . . definitely need to make some adjustments, though.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on October 14, 2013, 05:50:44 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 13, 2013, 06:24:16 PM
The Don is coming back.

Is this new, Karl? I'm always interested in anything using Quixote as a reference. Score looks great btw.  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 14, 2013, 06:13:04 AM
It's old and it's new . . . will post more later. Thanks for taking a look!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 14, 2013, 03:30:19 PM
More progress with this arrangement.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 14, 2013, 03:44:55 PM
A bit about this piece here (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2013/10/my-own-private-windmills.html).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 15, 2013, 02:14:54 AM
Well, and there I am (http://www.holytrinitydanvers.org/music.html).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on October 15, 2013, 04:06:06 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 15, 2013, 02:14:54 AM
Well, and there I am (http://www.holytrinitydanvers.org/music.html).

The Famous Mr. Henning.  ;D

Were Andriessen and Wuorinen at U. of Buffalo at the same time?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 15, 2013, 04:08:44 AM
Curious to say, yes!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 15, 2013, 04:09:47 AM
Louis was there just for the one year (my first at UB). Charles was there all the while I was doing time in Buffalo, too . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 15, 2013, 11:53:27 AM
I'm taking it to The People (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,22374.msg750773.html#msg750773)!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 15, 2013, 05:09:44 PM
Further progress, though apparently slight.

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 16, 2013, 02:09:19 AM
Progress on this project is section-by-section, and the next section was brief (and this morning is the only time I have to work on 't), so here we went:

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on October 16, 2013, 04:10:07 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 16, 2013, 02:09:19 AM
Progress on this project is section-by-section, and the next section was brief (and this morning is the only time I have to work on 't), so here we went:

A fun work!  Listen not just for 5-note chords, but also listen to how many of the motifs have 5 notes!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 16, 2013, 04:24:15 AM
Getting close to the musical cornerstone of Quijote, a balletto quasi flamenco . . . a lot of notes, and this will be a learning opportunity in Sibelius, in which I don't think I've used "additive time signatures" before . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on October 16, 2013, 02:24:58 PM
Did I detect a low written D for clarinet, Karl?  How many keys does your clarinet have? :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 16, 2013, 02:53:57 PM
Score in C!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 16, 2013, 02:58:40 PM
BTW, I've decided there will be a tam-tam stroke, the first ever yet in a Henning score!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on October 16, 2013, 04:47:17 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 16, 2013, 02:53:57 PM
Score in C!
Ah, that explains everything. :)
Quote from: karlhenning on October 16, 2013, 02:58:40 PM
BTW, I've decided there will be a tam-tam stroke, the first ever yet in a Henning score!
Just don't turn it into The Gong Show! :o :laugh:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 17, 2013, 09:28:38 AM
Chuffing along (still no tam-tam -- yet)

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 18, 2013, 06:49:11 PM
Seems that an order has been placed for Out in the Sun!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on October 19, 2013, 04:32:05 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 16, 2013, 02:58:40 PM
BTW, I've decided there will be a tam-tam stroke, the first ever yet in a Henning score!

Trying to influence the Hurwitzer?  :D ;)

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on October 19, 2013, 08:47:30 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 18, 2013, 06:49:11 PM
Seems that an order has been placed for Out in the Sun!

For those newer GMG members, Out in the Sun is an A+++ work!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 19, 2013, 04:21:55 PM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on October 19, 2013, 04:32:05 AM
Trying to influence the Hurwitzer?  :D ;)

Sarge

An old high school classmate made the inevitable more cowbell remark . . . so in his honor, there will be the single stroke of a cowbell . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 19, 2013, 04:23:54 PM
Think I'm going to call it quits for tonight . . . here I've just gotten the intro to the balletto quasi uno flamenco section:

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 20, 2013, 05:59:26 PM
Some progress today . . . just takes some doing.  Still, it's going quicker than it did in Finale, and I see wrong notes in the PDF from the original Finale version, and I am jiggered how those bad notes got in there.

[ file of older version removed ]
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 21, 2013, 06:32:45 AM
All right . . . just had a most interesting e-mail exchange with Heinrich.  It was That Time Again, and I requested an October 2014 date for the King's Chapel series.  But I thought, Heinrich has a paid, professional choir at his beck and call . . . .

So I asked him, "If there were a Henning piece which you would consider leading your choir in . . . what would such a piece look like?"

Turned out that he has more than once thought of the SATTB Love is the spirit which I wrote for Paul's choir (for in our day, King's Chapel is a Unitarian congregation), only the divided tenors gave him pause.

To cut to the chase, I've now sent him the Kyrie, and we shall see . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 21, 2013, 10:43:46 AM
Now, I don't absolutely know that Heinrich is interested in the Kyrie . . . but he did ask if there were a Sanctus and an Agnus Dei to match . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 21, 2013, 11:32:48 AM
Okay, our Heinrich does like the Kyrie, but . . . wants more:

QuoteWe do communion the first Sunday of the month. I always use a Kyrie, Sanctus, Agnus for those, plus sometimes additional movements, largely depending on duration.

So a lone Kyrie doesn't make so much sense for us.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on October 22, 2013, 06:32:17 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 19, 2013, 04:21:55 PM
An old high school classmate made the inevitable more cowbell remark . . . so in his honor, there will be the single stroke of a cowbell . . . .
Just hope it doesn't become a clunker! :o ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 23, 2013, 03:46:55 AM
Quote from: jochanaan on October 22, 2013, 06:32:17 PM
Just hope it doesn't become a clunker! :o ;D

Curiously, one does not find cowbell in the percussion instruments in Sibelius . . . from what I have found, I selected "salsa bell."  It will get the message across (I expect I could "hide" that text, and add "cowbell" as text to keep the score clear).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on October 23, 2013, 11:28:35 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 23, 2013, 03:46:55 AM
Curiously, one does not find cowbell in the percussion instruments in Sibelius . . .
That's a serious lack, which should be rectified by the makers of Sibelius ASAP.  (For a moment I thought you were referring to the collected works of Jean Sibelius! :o ;D)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 23, 2013, 11:35:13 AM
Really a peculiar thing to need to work around!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 24, 2013, 03:21:07 AM
At tonight's rehearsal, we'll have a go at my Alleluia in D, the original two-part choir version. Funny thing, I can still remember the mornings I was composing the piece, riding the #354 bus....
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 28, 2013, 06:47:06 AM
Okay, the news is:  I have finished the new scoring for Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote).

But, the PDF of the score is too large a file to attach to a GMG message.  Anyone who wishes a perusal, PM me.

And (as I remarked off-line to our Cato) . . . perhaps that tam-tam started out in part as a joke, but I found the perfect spot for my first-ever tam-tam stroke.  They are already calling it The most auspicious percussion of 2013!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 29, 2013, 03:42:03 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 29, 2013, 04:15:30 AM
The Reinhardt University Percussion Ensemble begin rehearsing Journey to the Dayspring.  Director Olivia Kieffer writes, Everyone likes your piece.

This is tonight! Anyone by chance going?

Sarge seemed to suggest that Sean might . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on October 29, 2013, 09:52:21 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 29, 2013, 03:42:03 AM
This is tonight! Anyone by chance going?

Sarge seemed to suggest that Sean might . . . .
It'd be a long commute from Denver! :o If I were in the area, I'd definitely go. 8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 29, 2013, 10:09:35 AM
Thanks, jo!  And do I have an e-mail address for you?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on October 29, 2013, 02:21:24 PM
Planning any cat organ pieces, Karl?

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/bc/Cat_piano_1883.jpg)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 29, 2013, 02:55:28 PM
Karlo, YHM
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Wanderer on October 29, 2013, 04:29:30 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 28, 2013, 06:47:06 AM
Okay, the news is:  I have finished the new scoring for Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote).

But, the PDF of the score is too large a file to attach to a GMG message.  Anyone who wishes a perusal, PM me.

And (as I remarked off-line to our Cato) . . . perhaps that tam-tam started out in part as a joke, but I found the perfect spot for my first-ever tam-tam stroke.  They are already calling it The most auspicious percussion of 2013!

I can't wait to hear a recording of this. May it be forthcoming.  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 29, 2013, 05:18:25 PM
Tasos, I have a passable mp3 . . . do I have an e-mail address for you? (I forget . . . .)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Wanderer on October 30, 2013, 01:56:25 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 29, 2013, 05:18:25 PM
Tasos, I have a passable mp3 . . . do I have an e-mail address for you? (I forget . . . .)

Splendid! You have PM.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on October 30, 2013, 02:18:03 AM
Quijote is a Henning classic, I assure you all.  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 30, 2013, 02:21:14 AM
As I wrote earlier . . . I remember being proud of the piece when it was freshly composed, and this task of re-scoring the texture has reawakened that memory. Though I'm the one who says it, the piece is smokin'.  0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 30, 2013, 05:13:02 AM
Okay, split the score in twain in order to have files small enow to attach . . . .

Part 1 (mm. 1 - 99)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 30, 2013, 05:13:38 AM
Part 2 (mm. 100 - 383)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Gurn Blanston on October 30, 2013, 06:02:00 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 30, 2013, 02:21:14 AM
As I wrote earlier . . . I remember being proud of the piece when it was freshly composed, and this task of re-scoring the texture has reawakened that memory. Though I'm the one who says it, the piece is smokin'.  0:)

Not excessively clangorous by any means. It sounds très moderne yet without that occasionally disagreeable (to me) aspect to it. Being midi makes for a challenge; is it a quintet for piano and winds? I suppose you must have said so in here, but I am too time-short to check right now. IN any case, very nice!

8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 30, 2013, 06:04:58 AM
Quote from: Gurn Blanston on October 30, 2013, 06:02:00 AM
. . . is it a quintet for piano and winds?

Pierrot ensemble (fl/cl/vn/vc/pf) plus (i.e., percussion). Thanks for giving it a go, O Gurn!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Gurn Blanston on October 30, 2013, 06:19:55 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 30, 2013, 06:04:58 AM
Pierrot ensemble (fl/cl/vn/vc/pf) plus (i.e., percussion). Thanks for giving it a go, O Gurn!

My pleasure, actually. I played it twice!   :o  I've never been able to discern instrumental intent from a midi though... :-\

8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 30, 2013, 06:21:53 AM
Twice (and in MIDI)! This Henning is honored  0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 31, 2013, 04:31:08 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 29, 2013, 03:42:03 AM

Quote from: karlhenning on August 29, 2013, 04:15:30 AM
The Reinhardt University Percussion Ensemble begin rehearsing Journey to the Dayspring.  Director Olivia Kieffer writes, Everyone likes your piece.

This is tonight! Anyone by chance going?

Sarge seemed to suggest that Sean might . . . .

Don't know just yet when they will become available, but there will be audio. And possibly video!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on October 31, 2013, 09:15:55 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 30, 2013, 02:21:14 AM
As I wrote earlier . . . I remember being proud of the piece when it was freshly composed, and this task of re-scoring the texture has reawakened that memory. Though I'm the one who says it, the piece is smokin'.  0:)
Well, you're not the only one who thinks so! ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 01, 2013, 12:52:20 AM
That, of course, is the key!  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 05, 2013, 07:21:27 AM
Making good progress on the new, regrettably non-music, piece for percussion ensemble, My Island Home. Haven't decided yet whether it will be a six- or an eight-minute piece . . . basically discovering it day by day.

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 07, 2013, 08:54:28 AM
At long last . . . the clarinet/marimba duet is finished:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 07, 2013, 01:29:56 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 07, 2013, 08:54:28 AM
At long last . . . the clarinet/marimba duet is finished:

That is some fun and funky stuff there!   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 08, 2013, 05:35:38 PM
A start (arguably only a token start) on the flute-&-marimba duet...got some of the (old, old) Credo MS. punched into Sibelius.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 09, 2013, 11:47:50 AM
At this stage I have all of what I had composed of the Credo now in Sibelius.

Nothing for it now, but to decide how to proceed . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 12, 2013, 12:04:14 PM
Quote from: Brian on December 05, 2012, 07:13:57 PM
I suspected I was quite late in giving a new listen to the Henning viola sonata, and a quick GMG search reveals that I am very late indeed. It's now been two years, in fact, since I first heard it. On the other hand, those two years have opened my ears considerably (I found a post of similar vintage documenting my boredom with Stravinsky's octet, for instance!). So I listened as if it were new.

First movement: on second/first impression the strongest impression I have is of the dramatic buildup over the final minute or so, which is fairly well gripping. This is still a musical language that is not my first, so to speak, but I have an impression of, if not always knowing the syntax, understanding the diction, the enunciation. Hrm, that will do as a metaphor for now.

"In Dave's Shed" I had remembered as my favorite movement previously and so it remains. It's easy to see why - it has a more lyrical bent and a relaxed way about it, like days spent in the shed, perhaps. Maybe I'm missing Dave Brubeck a little too much, but listen to the piano accompaniment from 3:40-4:40: it reminds me a bit of a jazz pianist following an improvised solo with tasteful chords. Another recollection was in thinking the "Suspension Bridge" title appropriate, somehow, and this I think is because the viola's melodic lines (hrm. Am I allowed to call them melodic? Maybe just lines) seem to grow longer and more substantial as we move along, and of course so does the piano's role. The final bars feel like they are reaching out to someplace they can't quite catch.

The "Tango" rhythm insinuates itself. I feel like that's the word. I only start feeling a dance pulse strongly after about ninety seconds, and the pianist sometimes starts to sound again like a jazzman champing at the bit, but our tango-ist is up to other tricks. At 3:15 are we hearing a quotation or is this hummable Henning?! "Hummable Henning" - hmmm, I oughta copyright that.

I think I get that feeling, with this sonata, that I often do with a piece that challenges me: my "way in" is by identifying places and sections that I find especially intriguing and ear-grabbing (e.g. an episode early on in the first movement, the ending thereof, all of Dave's Shed) and work from there to the parts that are, to me, more enigmatic or at any rate not obvious - one such spot being the ending.

I'm not sure if our friend Karl intended me to hear jazz sounds in some of the piano chords, and I'm not sure I'll hear them again, but I'll at least make him think about it tonight! ;D In the meantime it shall be fewer than two years before my next listen.

Thanks, again. (Was poking through the thread for other info . . . and this was a post from erewhile which I re-read with pleasure.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 18, 2013, 01:59:07 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 04, 2013, 04:05:00 PM
Paul wants a piece for violin & harpsichord, 7-12 minutes.

Got a start on this last night, working title is Plotting (y is the new x).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 18, 2013, 03:47:38 PM
Okay, little newslets here and there . . . I actually have a couple of pages more of MS. for the Credo. Somehow, as I was working from my notebook and plugging the music into Sibelius, I understood (and I now know it was a misunderstanding) that et homo factus est was the last bit which I had set, per the file posted above.  I mean, I should have learnt otherwise if I had just turned that last page . . . but I didn't.  When I went into the notebook to re-stock it with blank MS. paper, lo! there were two pages more.  Good thing I hadn't gone to the trouble of composing a superfluous setting of those lines . . . .


We are certainly nowhere near any suggestion of actual performance . . . but, curiously, a choir in the Fort Worth, Texas area will read the Kyrie at one of their rehearsals, possibly ere year's end.  This has been a fortuitous Facebook connection, and possibly a restored Wooster connection . . . or maybe just good ol' Wooster networking.


Dr Tim has waited on the return of his mallet-wielding partner from a west coast conference, and they may possibly have a look at just what everyone was expecting this week.


And Dr Paul has given me the all clear to proceed with the vn-&-hpschd piece. (He's been too busy yet, to look at the Organ Sonata; but then, I am sure he will at some point, and sure that he will play it.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 19, 2013, 04:01:00 AM
No great surprise, really . . . got some work done for the percussion ensemble piece on this morning's train.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 19, 2013, 05:09:28 AM
A somewhat trippy thought, that Weinberg wrote this (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,21492.msg759519.html#msg759519) the year I was graduated from Wooster . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 20, 2013, 04:24:14 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 19, 2013, 04:01:00 AM
No great surprise, really . . . got some work done for the percussion ensemble piece on this morning's train.

And a bit more this morning.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on November 20, 2013, 04:31:16 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 19, 2013, 05:09:28 AM
A somewhat trippy thought, that Weinberg wrote this (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,21492.msg759519.html#msg759519) the year I was graduated from Wooster . . . .

1986 was a good year  8)

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 20, 2013, 04:37:52 AM
Huzzah!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 20, 2013, 09:17:18 AM
Quote from: Harry on May 25, 2008, 07:18:52 AM
Nana brought me up to date, concerning the first performance of your Magnificat. It was a resounding success. The concert started with it, and was again performed at the end of the concert, lots of applause, lots of compliments.
It will again be performed coming Saturday in Groningen, and I will take pictures, and a video recording will be made.
Henning's name is resounding through our parts of the Netherlands. :)


Wow, reading this has me all misty-eyed.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 20, 2013, 09:21:13 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 28, 2008, 09:26:47 AM
Although timing and the graphic result all worked out, preparation of the parts for Brett's wedding music surprised me by how much time the end-game consumed . . . far 'hairier' an experience than the prep of the parts for (say) Out in the Sun.  And, as I am gearing up now to wrap up the ballet (I think I hear Allan chuckling, but then, one is pleased to incite some mirth in so fine a chap), the experience with the parts for the Opus 93 indicates that post-production of White Nights will be sixfold hairier.

This sober consideration has prompted me to take seriously, for the first time, a switch from Finale to Sibelius.

. . . and the rest is history . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 20, 2013, 10:26:19 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 19, 2009, 05:34:41 PM
I'll accept the short end of that range. That is, if I haven't finished it in three years (by the end of 2012, say) I'll officially consider the project jettisoned.

But, no, I don't.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on November 20, 2013, 10:55:04 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 20, 2013, 09:21:13 AM
. . . and the rest is history . . . .
. . . or hysteria . . . ?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 20, 2013, 11:24:42 AM
Oh, we're thinking of the "rest is noise" guy, aren't we?  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 20, 2013, 11:49:56 AM
0 - 3 - 5 - 6 - 1
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on November 20, 2013, 12:38:06 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 20, 2013, 11:24:42 AM
Oh, we're thinking of the "rest is noise" guy, aren't we?  ;)
:laugh: ;D :laugh:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 22, 2013, 06:42:04 AM
Quote from: Saul on August 10, 2010, 02:14:38 PM
Karl, what in the world was that? are you serious?
This was very tenacious, I wish it had some charm...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 22, 2013, 07:24:37 AM
Okay . . . to accompany the score for the Boston Musica Viva call, I've needed to assemble a list of performances.  Had to do some little research (and this thread was a key resource), and of course, the fact that I have so many little performances strewn here and there is A Good Thing.  The exercise has underscored for me the importance of maintaining a file dedicated to harvesting these data . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 24, 2013, 04:52:11 PM
Sent all the stuff in to Boston Musica Viva (per blog (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2013/11/on-knees-of-gods.html)).


My choir (lovely group of folks!) need a bit more time with my Alleluia in D, and I anticipated that they might, before Thursday's rehearsal.  Plan B took the form of an English-language edition of Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring.  We were quite a hit this morning.  (We might have done better yet with it, of course;  but I led them at a none-too-fast pace, felt most grazioso.)  Now, though, I think we may wait until Christmas before performing my piece . . . we probably want all the more typically characteristic music for Advent (which I still think of as a preparatory penitential season . . . would feel weird to me, programming an Alleluia).


Mostly took it easy today . . . worked a bit at re-creating a Sibelius file of Moonrise, and added a bit to the violin-&-harpsichord piece.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 24, 2013, 05:37:18 PM
I think the first bit serves enough as an introduction, and I've somehow got the passacaglia itch.

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 25, 2013, 09:47:31 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 24, 2013, 04:52:11 PM
Sent all the stuff in to Boston Musica Viva (per blog (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2013/11/on-knees-of-gods.html)).

Hey! The group's admin has acknowledged receipt of the materials, so that's a start.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 25, 2013, 01:12:32 PM

Quote from: Saul on August 10, 2010, 02:14:38 PM

   
QuoteKarl, what in the world was that? are you serious?
    This was very tenacious, I wish it had some charm...

"Saul, Saul, why dost thou persecute me so?"   0:)

I know somebody who needed some charm!   0:)  And how many performances has Saul had of his neo-Mendelssohnesque creations?

Anybody?  Anybody?

He knows some basic chords and about arpeggios:

http://www.youtube.com/v/zBgl_mN4l3c



Quote from: karlhenning on November 25, 2013, 09:47:31 AM
Hey! The group's admin has acknowledged receipt of the materials, so that's a start.

Amen!  Now we shall see if their ears have any sense whatsoever!   ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 26, 2013, 05:06:21 AM
Positive response to Out in the Sun, from a wind ensemble conductor in the SUNY system!

Not that I know he would have any use for it, but it is with this fellow in mind that I have been re-creating the score of Moonrise in Sibelius.

One quirky thing about the Sibelius 7 sounds:  not matter how long a tone needs to be sustained, the flugelhorn sound cuts off after a certain (and brief, as it feels to me) duration.  I may need to tinker with a "for MIDI" Sibelius file, just to get a sample sound file which at least has all the voices sounding when they ought to be . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 26, 2013, 06:59:26 AM
Quote from: Cato on November 25, 2013, 01:12:32 PM
Amen!  Now we shall see if their ears have any sense whatsoever!   ;)

I should add to the score:  To be conducted with sleeves no shorter than 32.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on November 26, 2013, 02:31:15 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 24, 2013, 04:52:11 PM
. . . worked a bit at re-creating a Sibelius file of Moonrise. . .
Shall we expect "Nightride and Sunrise" next? ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 26, 2013, 03:41:09 PM
Quote from: jochanaan on November 26, 2013, 02:31:15 PM
Shall we expect "Nightride and Sunrise" next? ;)

Maybe Karlcould compose:  Sunride and Nightrise!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Szykneij on November 27, 2013, 11:27:46 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 26, 2013, 05:06:21 AM

One quirky thing about the Sibelius 7 sounds:  not matter how long a tone needs to be sustained, the flugelhorn sound cuts off after a certain (and brief, as it feels to me) duration.

Very authentic! Just like a real flugelhorn player!    :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 27, 2013, 01:07:08 PM
Hah! Indeed.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 28, 2013, 03:21:49 PM
I must proof this, but it's largely ready.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 28, 2013, 03:25:37 PM
And an mp3 of the MIDI is up at SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 28, 2013, 03:35:24 PM
And Paul tells me that the violinist and he are fixin' to play a concert on 5 April.  He's confirming with the violinist that she is game for a new piece from this Henning . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 28, 2013, 03:44:53 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 28, 2013, 03:21:49 PM
I must proof this, but it's largely ready.

Is the score in C or has it been transposed?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 28, 2013, 04:27:01 PM
Thank you, transposed...should note that.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 30, 2013, 05:08:44 PM
Well, the passacaglia has been coming along gradually

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 01, 2013, 05:37:29 PM
And it goeth on . . . .

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 02, 2013, 01:46:03 AM
I was thinking 32 vars, but I may discover as many as 36 . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 02, 2013, 11:30:17 AM
Of course, I've not worked on the percussion ensemble piece much since returning north . . . but at last, I have Olivia's attention . . . here's hoping!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 02, 2013, 05:00:52 PM
Just started a quartet for a brace of concerts to straddle January-February, the quartet to be called (in homage to a creation of our Cato's) Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: John Copeland on December 02, 2013, 05:09:50 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 02, 2013, 05:00:52 PM
Just started a quartet for a brace of concerts to straddle January-February, the quartet to be called (in homage to a creation of our Cato's) Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels.

Nut crunching stuff, I hope.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 02, 2013, 05:11:15 PM
As you wish!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 03, 2013, 04:28:29 AM
In fact, at the moment all I've marked down in Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels so far, is intersecting ostinati for the bass and the guitar.  The wind stuff is taking shape in my brain.  Peter will plug into this readily, thanks to his long tenure with the Aardvarks.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 03, 2013, 06:04:39 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 02, 2013, 05:00:52 PM
Just started a quartet for a brace of concerts to straddle January-February, the quartet to be called (in homage to a creation of our Cato's) Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels.

Well, I did wonder last night, when you mentioned the title, if my creation was somehow involved with the title!   0:)

Sounds like another fun work!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 03, 2013, 05:08:41 PM
Here's the start for the squirrels:

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 03, 2013, 05:15:42 PM
And, okay, some MIDI:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on December 03, 2013, 05:19:29 PM
Do the squirrels like it?  That is the operative question, I believe.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 04, 2013, 02:00:28 AM
Methought I saw one get a bit misty-eyed.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 04, 2013, 03:30:13 AM
Quote from: jochanaan on December 03, 2013, 05:19:29 PM
Do the squirrels like it?  That is the operative question, I believe.

Very evocative of jazzy squirrels: check out that 11th bar!  8)

I see that Karl expects the guitarist to be able to read music!  :laugh:

"Where are the tabs?"   ??? :o
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 04, 2013, 03:39:22 AM
Well, the guitarist is a fellow composer. Either he'll read, or he'll shame himself for eternity  0:)   8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 04, 2013, 04:43:23 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 03, 2013, 05:15:42 PM
And, okay, some MIDI:

I dig how the Sibelius 7 sounds have those authentic string squeaks for the guitar . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on December 04, 2013, 04:47:44 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 03, 2013, 05:15:42 PM
And, okay, some MIDI:

A promising start. I'm looking forward to hearing the finished piece.

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 04, 2013, 04:49:36 AM
Thanks! The girls both enjoyed it, as well, and Masha asked if the squirrels will become more characteristically animated at some point . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 05, 2013, 08:57:46 AM
Bavarian/Tyrolean squirrels seem to prefer a different type of music:

(http://www.redstate.com/files/2013/12/Funny-squirrel-Pic.jpg)

Obviously not a Jazzy squirrel, but...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 05, 2013, 08:58:55 AM
Dapper little chap there.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 05, 2013, 09:32:35 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 05, 2013, 08:58:55 AM
Dapper little chap there.

Yes, actually I was thinking: he has a trumpet, not a tuba!

Maybe he's into Alpine Jazz!  Miles Davis with Lederhosen!   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: ibanezmonster on December 05, 2013, 11:17:32 AM
Why is everything all of a sudden centered on this thread?

edit: okay, now it isn't... I looked at this page twice at separate times, both times it was centered, but after my post it wasn't.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 05, 2013, 11:24:28 AM
Well, I feel centered . . . must be the beneficial influence of the squirrels . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: ibanezmonster on December 05, 2013, 11:40:03 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 05, 2013, 11:24:28 AM
Well, I feel centered . . . must be the beneficial influence of the squirrels . . . .
Must be. Now everything is centered again on this page.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on December 05, 2013, 11:45:32 AM
I've experienced this middling meddling quite often today.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on December 05, 2013, 07:10:41 PM
Quote from: North Star on December 05, 2013, 11:45:32 AM
I've experienced this middling meddling quite often today.
Me 2. ???
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 06, 2013, 07:00:37 PM
Puttering anew with some non-retrogradeable rhythms.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 08, 2013, 05:41:26 PM
The passacaglia has entirely taken over . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 08, 2013, 06:18:37 PM
Not quite the last of the passacaglia. . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 09, 2013, 04:16:24 AM
So, it has wound up at a nice round 40 variations on the theme, and I worked out variations XXXVIII, XXXIX & XL on this morning's train.

And there will be room for a brief toccata in the capacity of a coda . . . as the passacaglia just kept motoring on, I was starting to think that maybe that would be the piece, and that I should need to abandon my original idea of Introduction, Passacaglia & Toccata.  Now that I have shaped the whole passacaglia . . . well, I know where the matter rests.

(I think I mentioned ere now that when Paul & I talked about it, he wanted a piece between 7 and 12 minutes; and you know that means that I would write a 12-minute piece . . . .)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on December 09, 2013, 04:44:29 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 09, 2013, 04:16:24 AM
So, it has wound up at a nice round 40 variations on the theme, and I worked out variations XXXVIII, XXXIX & XL on this morning's train.

And there will be room for a brief toccata in the capacity of a coda . . . as the passacaglia just kept motoring on, I was starting to think that maybe that would be the piece, and that I should need to abandon my original idea of Introduction, Passacaglia & Toccata.  Now that I have shaped the whole passacaglia . . . well, I know where the matter rests.

(I think I mentioned ere now that when Paul & I talked about it, he wanted a piece between 7 and 12 minutes; and you know that means that I would write a 12-minute piece . . . .)

Well done, Karl. Another fascinating score, can't wait to hear it.
Were you able to work on this piece on a harpsichord at all? Not that it's easy to borrow one or anything.  ;D
Also, does your midi player (or sound card) easily switch between bowing and pizzicato?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 09, 2013, 04:56:04 AM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on December 09, 2013, 04:44:29 AM
Well done, Karl. Another fascinating score, can't wait to hear it.

Thanks!  I want to forge on ahead to wrap up the piece's concluding toccata before offering a sound sample.

Quote from: Greg, Monkey of the SockWere you able to work on this piece on a harpsichord at all? Not that it's easy to borrow one or anything.  ;D

No, just the ol' ear (and the Sibelius play-back).

Quote from: Greg, Monkey of the SockAlso, does your midi player (or sound card) easily switch between bowing and pizzicato?

Yes, although not surprisingly in m.174, with the bowed F# and the left hand pizz., I'm missing the bowed note . . . I know a work-around for when we want a MIDI of the piece when done.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 09, 2013, 05:05:16 AM
I think, too, that I am going to make the vn notes in mm.28-33 artificial harmonics, so I need to add some notation there.

Wish Luke were here, just saying that would provoke him to a chuckle . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 09, 2013, 04:14:23 PM
Okay, the last (I think) of the passacaglia:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 10, 2013, 04:41:28 AM
Some Toccata tinkering this morning.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 11, 2013, 11:50:21 AM
in memoriam (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2013/12/mm.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 11, 2013, 12:01:49 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 11, 2013, 11:50:21 AM
in memoriam (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2013/12/mm.html)

Greatest condolences to you, Karl!  An excellent eulogy for your friend on HenningMusick.

This has been a terrible last few months for deaths in my circle!  We are due for a respite!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 12, 2013, 02:01:58 AM
Thanks, Cato.

Separately . . . may send them the Angular Whimsies, or I may send them just what everyone was expecting . . . . (http://composersforum.org/program/acf-showcase-landmark-lowertown)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 12, 2013, 02:08:24 AM
Now that I read it . . . one submission, so I shall send Whimsies, as I do not see any hope of a recording from that work's initial outing.

And they are to be sent anonymous!  I think I like that, too.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 12, 2013, 02:54:31 AM
And there is plenty of time ... "ideally the full ensemble," so rather than send them the Whimsies "as is," I think I shall add a piano and second percussionist...sort of like the Schoenberg Phantasie.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 12, 2013, 09:13:06 AM
Looked at White Nights some today.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 12, 2013, 06:14:57 PM
Arranging Intermezzo I from White Nights for saxophone choir.

[ file of older version removed ]
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 13, 2013, 03:50:27 AM
There are low notes in the original which I have not quite liked the idea of losing, and I asked the fellow if we might add a contrabassoon.  He doesn't have access to one, but we can have a bass saxophone, which will serve, I think.  I still haven't learnt if the bass is in addition to, or instead of, the third baritone.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 13, 2013, 05:49:51 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 13, 2013, 03:50:27 AM
There are low notes in the original which I have not quite liked the idea of losing, and I asked the fellow if we might add a contrabassoon.  He doesn't have access to one, but we can have a bass saxophone, which will serve, I think.  I still haven't learnt if the bass is in addition to, or instead of, the third baritone.

That arrangement should produce a very smooth sound!   8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 13, 2013, 05:53:58 AM
I like all the color in the Ur-text . . . but I also like all the chorale-writing, and felt right away that the all-saxophone timbre would be a sweet arrangement.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 13, 2013, 05:59:49 AM
Separately:

Quote from: WikipediaThe 1970s traditional jazz band The Memphis Nighthawks built their sound around diminutive bass saxophonist Dave Feinman.

That must be a nice adjective for Dave to read . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 15, 2013, 04:57:54 PM
I've still lost some low notes, but overall I completely enjoy the sax choir arrangement:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on December 16, 2013, 04:56:57 AM
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.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 16, 2013, 05:08:03 AM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 16, 2013, 07:06:36 AM
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 . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 16, 2013, 02:00:35 PM
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 . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on December 16, 2013, 02:44:13 PM
Just listened to the Intermezzo - wonderful! Clean, lean and supple. I love it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 16, 2013, 03:57:11 PM
Thank you!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 17, 2013, 05:18:09 AM
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.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 17, 2013, 05:30:26 AM
(* 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.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 17, 2013, 05:10:48 PM
Okay, I can show you the way the toccata is shaping up . . . .

[ file of older version removed ]
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning 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?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 18, 2013, 05:20:34 PM
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 . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 19, 2013, 04:31:01 AM
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 . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 19, 2013, 04:33:48 AM
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.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 19, 2013, 04:37:20 AM
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.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning 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.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 19, 2013, 06:30:58 AM
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 ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 19, 2013, 12:04:32 PM
Oh, I think it may be done:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Brahmsian on December 19, 2013, 12:43:09 PM
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
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 19, 2013, 12:49:03 PM
My dear fellow, I am honored.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Brahmsian on December 19, 2013, 12:50:49 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 19, 2013, 12:49:03 PM
My dear fellow, I am honored.

:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 19, 2013, 01:25:31 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 19, 2013, 12:04:32 PM
Oh, I think it may be done:

Check out the triplet in bar 237!

And look carefully at that last chord: to preserve the piquant harmony heard throughout the piece, one "B" has sneaked in to party with all those A's and E's!   ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 19, 2013, 01:29:39 PM
MIDI's up!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 19, 2013, 05:47:20 PM
Quote from: Cato on December 19, 2013, 01:25:31 PM
Check out the triplet in bar 237!

And look carefully at that last chord: to preserve the piquant harmony heard throughout the piece, one "B" has sneaked in to party with all those A's and E's!   ;)

Raves and 7-stars out of 5 for this work!

Marvelous little touches everywhere: the triplet in bar 237,  the extra quarter-note rest in bar 129, the dialogue in bars 54-57, and on and on! 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 19, 2013, 06:05:13 PM
Thank you, heartily.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 20, 2013, 01:45:01 AM
Those first-space F's I added to the violin in m. 28 . . . there's nothing wrong with them, but I like that entrance better without that inaugural flourish;  will strike them out.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 20, 2013, 03:27:45 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 20, 2013, 01:45:01 AM
Those first-space F's I added to the violin in m. 28 . . . there's nothing wrong with them, but I like that entrance better without that inaugural flourish;  will strike them out.

"Down Eros, up Mars!"   ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 20, 2013, 04:26:43 AM
. . . and this morning, I scribbled some more material for those nostalgic squirrels!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Brahmsian on December 20, 2013, 03:14:04 PM
First-Listen Friday!  :)

Henning

Plotting (y is the new x), Op. 116


Fantastic work, Karl!  Quite eerie and macabre feel.  I did not envison what Sarge did, but perhaps more of opening a door to a room of a beautiful old abandoned mansion, that is cobwebbed, dusty, very cold...taken over by the years of neglect, and has a haunted presence.

Just loved it, Karl!!  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on December 20, 2013, 03:55:33 PM
Quote from: ChamberNut on December 20, 2013, 03:14:04 PM
First-Listen Friday!  :)

Henning

Plotting (y is the new x), Op. 116


Fantastic work, Karl!  Quite eerie and macabre feel.  I did not envison what Sarge did, but perhaps more of opening a door to a room of a beautiful old abandoned mansion, that is cobwebbed, dusty, very cold...taken over by the years of neglect, and has a haunted presence.

Just loved it, Karl!!  :)

Yeah, what Ray said.  ;D

Very nice description of a very fine piece. Thanks for sharing, Karl, and keep 'em coming, I always enjoying seeing a new MIDI file to download.  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 20, 2013, 04:43:37 PM
Thanks, lads!

Our Sarge was alluding to (IIRC) Beecham, who dismissed the harpsichord with some such disdain :D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 20, 2013, 05:58:49 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 20, 2013, 04:26:43 AM
. . . and this morning, I scribbled some more material for those nostalgic squirrels!

Pining for the pines!  Yearning for the yews!  Longing for lawns!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 20, 2013, 06:10:46 PM
I have heard from the violinist. Quotha: "It looks great!"

I was grateful for her corrigenda (a few notes which I had notated as [artificial] harmonics, which are impossible to play as harmonics).  And as yet, no suggestion that any of the double- or triple-stops are bothersome.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on December 20, 2013, 07:30:06 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 20, 2013, 04:43:37 PM
Thanks, lads!

Our Sarge was alluding to (IIRC) Beecham, who dismissed the harpsichord with some such disdain :D
I believe Sir Tommy's description was "Two skeletons copulating on a tin roof." :o :laugh:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 21, 2013, 03:47:49 AM
Aye, viz. [ link-a-roo (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,21492.msg766150.html#msg766150) ]
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 21, 2013, 05:40:47 AM
I'm all about the Squirrels this morning.  Saw a couple of them loping along the top of a chain-link fence, offering neighborly inspiration.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Brahmsian on December 21, 2013, 05:43:39 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 21, 2013, 05:40:47 AM
I'm all about the Squirrels this morning.  Saw a couple of them loping along the top of a chain-link fence, offering neighborly inspiration.

Speaking of squirrels.  A co-worker has had to put an auto insurance claim, due to a pesky squirrel.  The squirrel, I gather, to shield itself from the cold, snuggled in underneath the vehicle hood, and chewed through the fuel line, rendering the car unusable.  :D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 21, 2013, 07:07:43 AM
Okay:  the conductor has acknowledged, and is looking at the sax choir version of Intermezzo I.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 21, 2013, 08:16:34 AM
I've had a sort of conversation with the director of the percussion ensemble who recently performed Journey to the Dayspring, and today I promised her an mp3 of the current state of My Island Home, just as a "taste," you understand.


Of course (and, the Good Thing, mind you), I wound up tinkering with it.  Some of you have a link in your e-mail . . . .


I think I am near the end.  Near enough, that I may go ahead and wrap that up today, and proceed with the Squirrels tomorrow . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Brahmsian on December 21, 2013, 09:18:48 AM
First listen to My Island Home, Op. 115 (incomplete torso)

Great piece, Karl!  Very colourful.  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 21, 2013, 09:40:09 AM
Thanks . . . think I'm about to wrap that baby up . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 21, 2013, 12:56:49 PM
All right!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Brahmsian on December 21, 2013, 01:57:26 PM
Quote from: ChamberNut on December 21, 2013, 09:18:48 AM
First listen to My Island Home, Op. 115 (incomplete torso)

Great piece, Karl!  Very colourful.  :)

Many thanks, Karl.  Excellent work, just finished listening to the completed version!  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 21, 2013, 02:07:55 PM
Re-post & refresh:

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part I ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754765.html#msg754765)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part II ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754766.html#msg754766)

Timbrel and Dance, Op.73 [ St Paul's choir plus ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg628919.html#msg628919)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6, arr. for saxophone choir (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765047.html#msg765047)

26 February De profundis, Op.78 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg396045.html#msg396045) [ Jaya Lakshminarayan & friends ]

Moonrise, Op.84 for brass quintet. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg761602.html#msg761602) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

15 March Passion rehearsal A (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/dress-rehearsal.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal B (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/shut-up-n-let-music-do-talkin-some-more.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal C (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/corrivideum.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

12 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/revisiting-moon.html) [ k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble (Bloom/Henning/Cienniwa) ]

18 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/later-at-kings.html) [ Bloom/Henning ]

23 May pre-concert rehearsal (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/05/rehearsal-day-of.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

22 June recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/ande-then-there-was-library.html) [ N. Chamberlain/B. Chamberlain/Henning ]

Score of The Wind, the Sky, &amp; the Wheeling Stars, Part I (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg443626.html#msg443626)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, &amp; the Wheeling Stars, Part II (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg443627.html#msg443627)

Love is the spirit of this church (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg694587.html#msg694587), Op.85 № 3

Nicodemus brings myrrh and aloes for the burial of the Christ (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg739688.html#msg739688), Op.85 № 4 for cello & piano

The Passion According to St John (http://www.mediafire.com/?wdpk77t7m042s7o), Op.92 (on MediaFire, courtesy of Johan)

Lutosawski’s Lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648397.html#msg648397), Op.96a № 1 (string quartet)

Marginalia (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg647890.html#msg647890), Op.96a № 2 (string quartet)

Après-lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649237.html#msg649237), Op.96a № 3 (string quartet)

Score of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444980.html#msg444980)

MIDI of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg436576.html#msg436576)

Score of Suspension Bridge (In Daves Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444979.html#msg444979)

MIDI of Suspension Bridge (In Daves Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444978.html#msg444978)

Score of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg445883.html#msg445883)

MIDI of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg446478.html#msg446478)

Johan's MediaFire folder, including the whole of Dana's première performance of the Viola Sonata (http://www.mediafire.com/?nnp5543z74szn)

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648257.html#msg648257), Op.104 № 4

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649947.html#msg649947), Op.104 № 5

Kyrie (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg644073.html#msg644073), Op.106 № 1

Credo (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg757125.html#msg757125), Op.106 № 3 [ work-in-progress ]

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 1, Eritis sicut Deus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg706128.html#msg706128)

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 2, . . . scientes bonum . . . (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg709377.html#msg709377)

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 3, . . . et malum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg714290.html#msg714290)

In the Artist's Studio (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg654805.html#msg654805), work-in-progress

Thoreau in Concord Jail (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708916.html#msg708916), Op.109 for clarinet solo

http://www.youtube.com/v/iDY7Dc41vL0

Airy Distillates (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648674.html#msg648674), Op.110 for flute solo

Annabel Lee (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg704486.html#msg704486), Op.111 for vocal quartet

http://www.youtube.com/v/tN3aMOrzEb8

Misapprehension (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708245.html#msg708245), Op.112 for clarinet choir

The Mystic Trumpeter (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg734021.html#msg734021), Op.113 № 1 for soprano & clarinet

Après-mystère (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737681.html#msg737681), Op.113 № 2 for flute & clarinet And MIDI (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737682.html#msg737682)

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg756625.html#msg756625), Op.114 for clarinet & marimba

My Island Home (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg766258.html#msg766258), Op.115 for percussion ensemble

Plotting (y is the new x) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765893.html#msg765893), Op.116 for violin & harpsichord

Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg762600.html#msg762600), Op.117 [ work-in-progress ] And MIDI (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg762603.html#msg762603)

8 Oct 2013 recital at King's Chapel (http://instantencore.com/music/details.aspx?PId=5106840)

Henningmusick at ReverbNation (http://www.reverbnation.com/karlhenning).

Henningmusick at Instant Encore (http://instantencore.com/contributor/contributor.aspx?CId=5142566).

About an hour's worth of Henningmusick, too, at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 21, 2013, 02:18:10 PM
Quote from: ChamberNut on December 21, 2013, 01:57:26 PM
Many thanks, Karl.  Excellent work, just finished listening to the completed version!  :)

Thank you, Ray!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 21, 2013, 02:51:00 PM
Quote from: Cato on December 05, 2013, 08:57:46 AM
Bavarian/Tyrolean squirrels seem to prefer a different type of music:

(http://www.redstate.com/files/2013/12/Funny-squirrel-Pic.jpg)

Obviously not a Jazzy squirrel, but...


Actually, I have since discovered that this is Miles Eichhörnchen, founder of the Alpine Jazz Movement!

And he's feeling very nostalgic!   8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 21, 2013, 03:21:18 PM
Hah!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on December 22, 2013, 01:45:41 PM
We are lucky to be able to hear such new music straight from the source! I just listened to both Plotting and My Island Home. The former is a curious piece, which manages to be spooky, austerely elevated and exciting (those closing pages, Moderato ma energico!). The latter is a bit 'Varèse meets Henning', a study in percussion sonorities, with all the Henning trademarks there (dynamism, rhythm). I love both, with a slight preference for Plotting, because the structure is so beautiful and emotionally satisfying.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 22, 2013, 01:57:04 PM
Many thanks, Johan!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 23, 2013, 05:00:32 AM
I may tinker just a bit with the very end of My Island Home.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 23, 2013, 05:05:30 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 23, 2013, 05:00:32 AM
I may tinker just a bit with the very end of My Island Home.

With my writings, the tinkering can occur almost every time I re-read something!   :o

When the tinkering is done, don't forget the score!   8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 23, 2013, 05:16:36 AM
Will do!

I suffered perhaps a 5% doubt that the ending was truly tout comme il faut.  When I played it back for Masha, she asked about the ending.  So, I do entertain the question . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 23, 2013, 05:21:25 AM
[ Cross-post ]

At the Lessons & Carols tomorrow night, I shall play my Sonatina sopra « Veni, Emmanuel »
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 23, 2013, 05:44:39 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 23, 2013, 05:16:36 AM
Will do!

I suffered perhaps a 5% doubt that the ending was truly tout comme il faut.  When I played it back for Masha, she asked about the ending.  So, I do entertain the question . . . .

I think that inserting one or at most two measures will do the trick . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on December 23, 2013, 06:06:05 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 23, 2013, 05:16:36 AM
Will do!

I suffered perhaps a 5% doubt that the ending was truly tout comme il faut.  When I played it back for Masha, she asked about the ending.  So, I do entertain the question . . . .

I like the way it ends...unexpectedly, mysteriously. In fact, I love it. (And I'm sure the Hurwitzer would approve of the tamtam  ;) )

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 23, 2013, 06:11:31 AM
Thank you!  I shall indeed leave it unaltered, then.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 23, 2013, 09:12:57 AM
Hey, just heard from Olivia.  She likes it!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on December 23, 2013, 03:32:09 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 21, 2013, 07:07:43 AM
Okay:  the conductor has acknowledged, and is looking at the sax choir version of Intermezzo I.
New hit series: Sax and the Choir!  :laugh:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 23, 2013, 03:47:37 PM
Quote from: jochanaan on December 23, 2013, 03:32:09 PM
New hit series: Sax and the Choir!  :laugh:

When I was a boxing manager   ???  , my rule to the boys was: "No sax before a fight!"   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 24, 2013, 04:48:30 AM
Just to remind myself . . . .

Quote from: karlhenning on December 12, 2013, 02:01:58 AM
Thanks, Cato.

Separately . . . may send them the Angular Whimsies, or I may send them just what everyone was expecting . . . . (http://composersforum.org/program/acf-showcase-landmark-lowertown)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 26, 2013, 08:26:14 AM
And, a merry Christmas to me. (http://www.amazon.com/Journey-Dayspring-Karl-Henning/dp/B004BGBJ0Y)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 28, 2013, 06:38:46 AM
At some point during the blur of Christmas preparation, I had the happy thought of arranging Moonrise for flute choir . . . though I thought right away that logistically, considering this section and that section, what had been a quintet would wind up a flute choir in six parts (picc, 2 fl, 2 a fl, b fl).


I do think it works well enough, it is almost as if I had composed it for that ensemble.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 28, 2013, 07:55:59 AM
Angular Whimsies with two additional players . . . I like it, I am sure this is the path . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Brahmsian on December 28, 2013, 08:04:14 AM
First listen to:

Henning
Moonrise, Op.84a
for flute choir in six parts

*pounds the table!*  What a fantastic work, Karl.  Love it, it is beautiful.  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 28, 2013, 08:06:04 AM
Thanks, Ray!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 28, 2013, 11:56:08 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 28, 2013, 07:55:59 AM
Angular Whimsies with two additional players . . . I like it, I am sure this is the path . . . .

And I've made my way to m.174;  not done with the "expansion," but probably done for the day.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 29, 2013, 08:05:21 AM
Now up to the double-bar at the Vivo assai (m.283) . . . which is to say, only the home stretch remaining, which I should really "make count," as it were . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 29, 2013, 09:21:31 AM
Huzzah, I think she's done!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 29, 2013, 10:31:57 AM
Wow!  E-mail has just come in from Nana Tchikhinashvili in the Netherlands, who had her choir sing my Magnificat back when . . . she's bringing it back into her choir's repertory for concerts this spring, and for an event in Rome in October.  Europe has not forgotten Henningmusick! :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 29, 2013, 10:51:23 AM
All right, I think I must consider it done:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 29, 2013, 10:58:20 AM
And the mp3 is "at large" :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 29, 2013, 11:02:59 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 29, 2013, 09:21:31 AM
Huzzah, I think she's done!

Quote from: karlhenning on December 29, 2013, 10:31:57 AM
Wow!  E-mail has just come in from Nana Tchikhinashvili in the Netherlands, who had her choir sing my Magnificat back when . . . she's bringing it back into her choir's repertory for concerts this spring, and for an event in Rome in October.  Europe has not forgotten Henningmusick! :)

Karl's Wheel of Fortune is raising him upward!  It is high time!

I finished listening to the MIDI Moonrise and read through the score for Angular Whimsies:  kaleidoscopes of tones measured in karats!

Check out Angular Whimsies bars 26-27 and 54-57 where the piano "frames" the vibraphone and the bass clarinet: an exquisite idea among many other similar ones!!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 29, 2013, 11:24:03 AM
Well, I have submitted the Whimsies! Let the games begin!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 29, 2013, 11:24:36 AM
Thanks, Cato!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 29, 2013, 12:02:55 PM
Revisiting the original version of the Whimsies . . . I don't know if this be crazy, but I think it works fine as a (quite demanding, of course) duet;  but I also don't think the additional instruments for the quartet version at all "superfluous."
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Brahmsian on December 30, 2013, 07:19:37 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 29, 2013, 12:02:55 PM
Revisiting the original version of the Whimsies . . . I don't know if this be crazy, but I think it works fine as a (quite demanding, of course) duet;  but I also don't think the additional instruments for the quartet version at all "superfluous."

First listen to:

Henning
Angular Whimsies (Heavy Paint Manipulation), Op. 100a


Another fantastic work, Karl!  Is that a clarinet or bass clarinet?  Marvelous!!  :)

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 30, 2013, 07:27:13 AM
Bass clarinet . . . probably the busiest I've yet managed to keep one . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 30, 2013, 07:27:33 AM
And thanks, many thanks, Ray!  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Brahmsian on December 30, 2013, 07:28:42 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 30, 2013, 07:27:13 AM
Bass clarinet . . . probably the busiest I've yet managed to keep one . . . .

Excellent!  Love the bass clarinet (probably my favourite non-stringed instrument).  It works so wonderfully in this quartet!  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 30, 2013, 05:28:02 PM
And you know, I may wind up setting some more  (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2013/12/whitman-some-more.html)Whitman (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2013/12/whitman-some-more.html) . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 31, 2013, 04:03:53 PM
The year in Henningmusick. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2013/12/the-year-in-henningmusick.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 31, 2013, 04:17:53 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 31, 2013, 04:03:53 PM
The year in Henningmusick. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2013/12/the-year-in-henningmusick.html)

From a review:

QuoteAnother 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".

My emphasis above.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 31, 2013, 04:19:13 PM
And if the reviewer did not specifically praise the music, at least the musical description of the course of the piece was apt!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Szykneij on January 01, 2014, 04:13:31 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 31, 2013, 04:19:13 PM
And if the reviewer did not specifically praise the music, at least the musical description of the course of the piece was apt!

Having read the entire review, I would consider that a victory. Some of her summarizing remarks seemed quite captious.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 01, 2014, 04:14:17 AM
Oh, a victory, indeed!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 01, 2014, 09:48:47 AM
Celebrating the new year by hunkering down to cavort with my nostalgic squirrels.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: petrarch on January 01, 2014, 10:19:26 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 01, 2014, 09:48:47 AM
Celebrating the new year by hunkering down to cavort with my nostalgic squirrels.

I heard you have just about 30 days to cavort all you can before the deadline :D...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 01, 2014, 01:13:07 PM
Well, we may wish to rehearse ahead of the actual concerts ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: petrarch on January 01, 2014, 03:23:04 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 01, 2014, 01:13:07 PM
Well, we may wish to rehearse ahead of the actual concerts ;)

How about a No. 2: Gli scoiattoli saltellanti nostalgici utopici futuri per strumento solo e nastro ad otto piste preregistrato :D.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 01, 2014, 03:44:28 PM
I love the title, do I have your leave? :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: petrarch on January 01, 2014, 03:53:07 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 01, 2014, 03:44:28 PM
I love the title, do I have your leave? :)

Of course! I hope you realize there is a less than subtle appropriation of Nono's title for his violin and 8-track tape work from 1988 :).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 01, 2014, 04:07:07 PM
Hah! No, that escaped me.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: petrarch on January 01, 2014, 05:48:37 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 01, 2014, 04:07:07 PM
Hah! No, that escaped me.

I'm sure you'll be able to come up with a suitable variant, e.g. by excising the last two words (which really are the dead giveaway), all the while keeping the reference to No. 1 intact--with a touch of cavorting thrown in for good measure :).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 01, 2014, 06:00:14 PM
Not finished yet, but trending towards finishing tomorrow or the day after:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 02, 2014, 03:42:43 AM
The squirrels do seem to me, if anything, even a bit more nostaligic in the falling snow.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 02, 2014, 05:24:36 AM
Just may alter a few (a very few) notes at the end.

Or not.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Brahmsian on January 02, 2014, 05:45:48 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 02, 2014, 05:24:36 AM
Just may alter a few (a very few) notes at the end.

Or not.

First listen:

Henning

Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels, Op. 117


Brilliant piece, Karl!!  :)  I enjoyed that one a lot.  I hear 'dem squirrels.  ;D

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 02, 2014, 05:50:03 AM
Thanks, Ray!  This one will go on for a brace of concerts, 31 Jan & 1 Feb.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Brahmsian on January 02, 2014, 05:53:13 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 02, 2014, 05:50:03 AM
Thanks, Ray!  This one will go on for a brace of concerts, 31 Jan & 1 Feb.

Fabulous news Karl.  This one is a guaranteed success!  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 02, 2014, 08:58:11 AM
Hey, I've already heard back from the bassist (and fellow composer) and the flutist, and they both like it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on January 03, 2014, 03:22:15 AM
Quote from: ChamberNut on January 02, 2014, 05:45:48 AM
First listen:

Henning

Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels, Op. 117


Brilliant piece, Karl!!  :)  I enjoyed that one a lot.  I hear 'dem squirrels.  ;D

This piece plays it cool, in an off-centered but smooth way, I immediately had a vision of Jean-Paul Belmondo walking down a street in Paris with an unfiltered cigarette hanging from his mouth. I love how the guitar keeps everything grounded. Great piece, Karl.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 03, 2014, 03:31:32 AM
Thanks, Greg. And happy Friday!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 03, 2014, 04:09:20 AM
Well, now . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 03, 2014, 04:29:01 AM
The flutist for whom I drew up the Airy Distillates, Meerenai Shim (http://meerenai.com/), wrote to say that she hopes to play the piece this year.  Knowing that she has formed the A/B Duo (http://abduo.net/) with percussionist Chris Jones, and with an eye to the next component of the Op.114 pieces, I asked her if she would be interested in a piece for flute and marimba.  Not at present, but mostly because of portability.


Shortly after this e-mail exchange, I saw posted on Facebook a call for scores for A/B Duo (http://abduo.net/blog/2014/1/call-for-scores).  Partly because I have just been working with the Whimsies, and partly because (even before the quartet 'expansion') I had turned over mentally the idea of adapting the piece for Peter H. Bloom's use, last night I burned rubber re-shaping about half of the Whimsies for bass flute and vibraphone.


Now, I shan't call that effort futile, but I might have used the time otherwise if I had had the sense to check out the video demo which Meerenai furnished on the Call page.  The character of even the "modular reduction" of the Whimsies which I chopped out last night is simply unsuited to their purpose.


[ I attach that Whimsi-cal adaptation here . . . I intend to adapt it further, to suit Peter and Mary Jane particularly, which is why it reads bass flute & piano, even though the second instrument in the score is actually vibraphone ]


For the A/B Duo's Happy Hour project/call, I shall in fact go back to Plan A:  I shall write up the Op.114 № 3 for them.  But instead of marimba, I shall use vibraphone.  [ And so, for the 'full trio' piece which will be the Op.114 № 4, the percussionist will alternate between marimba and vibraphone. ]
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 03, 2014, 10:29:36 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 29, 2013, 10:31:57 AM
Wow!  E-mail has just come in from Nana Tchikhinashvili in the Netherlands, who had her choir sing my Magnificat back when . . . she's bringing it back into her choir's repertory for concerts this spring, and for an event in Rome in October.  Europe has not forgotten Henningmusick! :)

More good news:  Nana wants a look at the Kyrie.
Title: Re: Henning's Headbangers
Post by: mn dave on January 03, 2014, 10:34:22 AM
 ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 03, 2014, 03:25:14 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 03, 2014, 04:29:01 AM
The flutist for whom I drew up the Airy Distillates, Meerenai Shim (http://meerenai.com/), wrote to say that she hopes to play the piece this year.  Knowing that she has formed the A/B Duo (http://abduo.net/) with percussionist Chris Jones, and with an eye to the next component of the Op.114 pieces, I asked her if she would be interested in a piece for flute and marimba.  Not at present, but mostly because of portability.


Shortly after this e-mail exchange, I saw posted on Facebook a call for scores for A/B Duo (http://abduo.net/blog/2014/1/call-for-scores).  Partly because I have just been working with the Whimsies, and partly because (even before the quartet 'expansion') I had turned over mentally the idea of adapting the piece for Peter H. Bloom's use, last night I burned rubber re-shaping about half of the Whimsies for bass flute and vibraphone.


Now, I shan't call that effort futile, but I might have used the time otherwise if I had had the sense to check out the video demo which Meerenai furnished on the Call page.  The character of even the "modular reduction" of the Whimsies which I chopped out last night is simply unsuited to their purpose.


[ I attach that Whimsi-cal adaptation here . . . I intend to adapt it further, to suit Peter and Mary Jane particularly, which is why it reads bass flute & piano, even though the second instrument in the score is actually vibraphone ]


For the A/B Duo's Happy Hour project/call, I shall in fact go back to Plan A:  I shall write up the Op.114 № 3 for them.  But instead of marimba, I shall use vibraphone.  [ And so, for the 'full trio' piece which will be the Op.114 № 4, the percussionist will alternate between marimba and vibraphone. ]

I'll bet I attached the wrong file, too!

Anyway, this is the finished bass-flute-&-piano adaptation, Whimsy brevis
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 03, 2014, 03:41:14 PM
And I have exchanged e-mail with the chappie to whom I sent the saxophone choir arrangement of the Intermezzo.  (I was only discreetly enquiring.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: kishnevi on January 03, 2014, 04:36:06 PM
All this about the various forms of Whimsy  sent me looking for the coat of arms of the Dukes of Denver
(motto: As My Whimsy Takes Me)--actual images of which seem to be rarer on the Internet than one might think--but I did find this portrait of Lord Peter, fictionally dated to 1911
(http://archives.balliol.ox.ac.uk/images/Portraits/168.jpg)
which is actually in possession of Balliol College,  albeit apparently not a prized possession

http://furtherupandfurtherin.johncalvinyoung.com/2010/09/29/as-my-whimsy-takes-me-lord-peters-balliol/
QuoteThis is also the college where Dorothy Sayers chose to send her inimitable gentleman-detective, Lord Peter Wimsey. Upon asking the porter about a rumored statue of Lord Peter, he somewhat disdainfully told me that there was no such statue. I pressed him a little, and he admitted that "there is a cartoon or caricature of a fictional personage like that down in our Buttery!" Apparently Balliol is not very proud of their fictional son...not when they have the real history to beat nearly anyone else in Oxford.
and indeed,  the portrait in situ, from the same link.
(http://furtherupandfurtherin.johncalvinyoung.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Lord_Peter.jpg)
To quote Lord Peter himself:
QuoteTrue, it is a youthful effort; but there are some things that even youth does not excuse
(Gaudy Night)

ETA a better image of the coat of arms, as found on the cover of a book by C.W. Scott-Giles (hence the banner with the name of Dorothy Sayers, and the somewhat different phrasing of the motto)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PaoZBSarfic/SN_Il-LxiUI/AAAAAAAABIQ/xua8uqEKi98/s400/wimsey_arms.jpg)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 05, 2014, 02:01:16 PM
This afternoon I again enjoyed:

Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels Opus 117
Angular Whimsies (Heavy Paint Manipulation) Opus 100a
Plotting (y is the new x) Opus 116

I listened to the MIDI realizations several times this afternoon with the scores: all excellent works!

Certainly Plotting is perhaps my favorite of the three: to be sure, the Opus 117 is right next to it!

I find the ominous, relentless Passacaglia of Plotting - and its resolution - much to my liking, although the polyphonic conversations in Squirrels are also most intriguing!

e.g.

In Plotting, one hears a forlorn, Herrmannesque (at least to my ears) foreboding in bars 84-103, and bars 137 ff.  I have mentioned earlier how the breaking of a pattern in bar 127 (with the inclusion of an extra quarter-note rest) shows how one can tickle the ear with a bit of silence!

In Squirrels (bars 61-73 if you have the score) listen to the way the lines ping-pong the attention: exquisite section!

The bass clarinet is one of my favorite instruments, and Angular Whimsies is a great showcase for it.  Its meshing with the vibraphone throughout the piece is masterly. 

Special mention: the bongos in bars 174 ff.   ???   Yes, don't be surprised!  Look at the score or listen to the MIDI version!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 05, 2014, 02:34:42 PM
Thank you!

Met with the other composer-players earlier this afternoon; they decided that the Squirrels should conclude the concert program.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on January 05, 2014, 02:56:20 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 05, 2014, 02:34:42 PM
Thank you!

Met with the other composer-players earlier this afternoon; they decided that the Squirrels should conclude the concert program.
Sounds like the squirrels will eat it up! ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 05, 2014, 03:08:51 PM
jo, nice to see you!  And you will get a particular kick out of this:  Charles Turner is also a shakuhachi player . . . he had most kindly given me a one-on-one demo of the instrument back in the fall.  Today, composer-guitarist Jim Dalton expressed an interest, so Charles broke out the bamboo afresh.  The renewed sonic acquaintance has set me to scheming a piece for and shakuhachi and handbell choir . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 06, 2014, 05:45:28 AM
Re-post & refresh:

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part I ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754765.html#msg754765)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part II ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754766.html#msg754766)

Timbrel and Dance, Op.73 [ St Paul's choir plus ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg628919.html#msg628919)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6, arr. for saxophone choir (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765047.html#msg765047)

26 February De profundis, Op.78 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg396045.html#msg396045) [ Jaya Lakshminarayan & friends ]

Moonrise, Op.84 for brass quintet. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767632.html#msg767632) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

Moonrise, Op.84a for flute choir in six parts. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg761602.html#msg761602) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

15 March Passion rehearsal A (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/dress-rehearsal.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal B (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/shut-up-n-let-music-do-talkin-some-more.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal C (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/corrivideum.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

12 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/revisiting-moon.html) [ k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble (Bloom/Henning/Cienniwa) ]

18 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/later-at-kings.html) [ Bloom/Henning ]

23 May pre-concert rehearsal (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/05/rehearsal-day-of.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

22 June recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/ande-then-there-was-library.html) [ N. Chamberlain/B. Chamberlain/Henning ]

Score of The Wind, the Sky, &amp; the Wheeling Stars, Part I (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg443626.html#msg443626)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, &amp; the Wheeling Stars, Part II (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg443627.html#msg443627)

Love is the spirit of this church (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg694587.html#msg694587), Op.85 № 3

Nicodemus brings myrrh and aloes for the burial of the Christ (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg739688.html#msg739688), Op.85 № 4 for cello & piano

The Passion According to St John (http://www.mediafire.com/?wdpk77t7m042s7o), Op.92 (on MediaFire, courtesy of Johan)

Lutosawski’s Lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648397.html#msg648397), Op.96a № 1 (string quartet)

Marginalia (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg647890.html#msg647890), Op.96a № 2 (string quartet)

Après-lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649237.html#msg649237), Op.96a № 3 (string quartet)

Score of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444980.html#msg444980)

MIDI of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg436576.html#msg436576)

Score of Suspension Bridge (In Daves Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444979.html#msg444979)

MIDI of Suspension Bridge (In Daves Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444978.html#msg444978)

Score of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg445883.html#msg445883)

MIDI of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg446478.html#msg446478)

Johan's MediaFire folder, including the whole of Dana's première performance of the Viola Sonata (http://www.mediafire.com/?nnp5543z74szn)

Angular Whimsies, Op.100a (bass clarinet, percussion [two players] & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767841.html#msg767841)

Whimsy brevis, Op.100b (bass flute & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg769046.html#msg769046)

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648257.html#msg648257), Op.104 № 4

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649947.html#msg649947), Op.104 № 5

Kyrie (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg644073.html#msg644073), Op.106 № 1

Credo (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg757125.html#msg757125), Op.106 № 3 [ work-in-progress ]

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 1, Eritis sicut Deus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg706128.html#msg706128)

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 2, . . . scientes bonum . . . (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg709377.html#msg709377)

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 3, . . . et malum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg714290.html#msg714290)

In the Artist's Studio (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg654805.html#msg654805), work-in-progress

Thoreau in Concord Jail (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708916.html#msg708916), Op.109 for clarinet solo

http://www.youtube.com/v/iDY7Dc41vL0

Airy Distillates (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648674.html#msg648674), Op.110 for flute solo

Annabel Lee (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg704486.html#msg704486), Op.111 for vocal quartet

http://www.youtube.com/v/tN3aMOrzEb8

Misapprehension (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708245.html#msg708245), Op.112 for clarinet choir

The Mystic Trumpeter (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg734021.html#msg734021), Op.113 № 1 for soprano & clarinet

Après-mystère (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737681.html#msg737681), Op.113 № 2 for flute & clarinet And MIDI (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737682.html#msg737682)

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg756625.html#msg756625), Op.114 for clarinet & marimba

My Island Home (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg766258.html#msg766258), Op.115 for percussion ensemble

Plotting (y is the new x) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765893.html#msg765893), Op.116 for violin & harpsichord

Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg768713.html#msg768713), Op.117 (fl, cl in A, gtr & cb)

8 Oct 2013 recital at King's Chapel (http://instantencore.com/music/details.aspx?PId=5106840)

Henningmusick at ReverbNation (http://www.reverbnation.com/karlhenning).

Henningmusick at Instant Encore (http://instantencore.com/contributor/contributor.aspx?CId=5142566).

About an hour's worth of Henningmusick, too, at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 06, 2014, 06:02:05 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 06, 2013, 04:18:05 AM
My friend in Nashville wrote yesterday to say that she is reading through the Cello Sonatina with a pianist next week, "(and hopefully making an iPhone recording of [it])."

I may adapt this for (wait for it) . . . mando-cello . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 06, 2014, 06:13:20 AM
An excellent list for my "No-Snow Day" away from school!   ;)

It is difficult to choose what to hear first: let me push the Organ Sonata, the Viola Sonata, Annabel Lee, De Profundis, and the Intermezzo from White Nights.

Not to be forgotten, two of Karl's best from earlier years: Nuhro and Out in the Sun.

Eventually you must give everything a shot!  ;)

Quote from: karlhenning on January 06, 2014, 06:02:05 AM
I may adapt this for (wait for it) . . . mando-cello . . . .

Who has such a beast?   0:)

(http://www.guitarbench.com/Images%20for%20articles/topshelf/basss/1006.jpg)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 06, 2014, 06:17:41 AM
YouTube has everything!

http://www.youtube.com/v/Zja4o2S_q7I
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 06, 2014, 06:36:07 AM
Jim Dalton (the composer-guitarist in our concert project) also plays mandolin, and has a mando-cello.

Say!  What woud be a good name for a group of four composer-performers?  For the publicity, we should need a label;  really I wanted to have that settled when our organizational meeting yesterday got out . . . but it remains a question mark.

What do you think?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 06, 2014, 08:02:37 AM
Après-mystère  ::  Much of the summer of 2013 I spent composing a setting of Walt Whitman's "The Mystic Trumpeter" for soprano and clarinet.  The original intent was for performance at King's Chapel, where the weekly program requires about a half-hour of music.  Partly because my Mystic Trumpeter on its own would have made for too short a program, and partly because I am all for giving the public what they want (provided what they want is more Henningmusick), I composed Après-mystère as a sort of epilogue.  I originally wrote it thinking regular flute;  the substitution of the piccolo flute was Peter's suggestion.

Zen on the Wing  ::  The idea of the Opus 114 pieces is, three instruments (flute, clarinet, mallet percussion), four pieces:  one piece with the entire trio, one piece for each constituent pairing.  Each of the duos which include the percussion – just what everyone was expecting, clarinet & marimba;  Feel the Burn (Bicycling into the Sun), flute & vibraphone – is rather energetically rhythmic.  So I decided that Zen on the Wing would be a serene, sostenuto contrast.

Swivels & Bops  ::  Once I had written not only Heedless Watermelon, but also All the Birds in Mondrian's Cage for Peter H. Bloom and myself to play together, I knew I should soon write a third piece to round out the Opus 97 set.  Swivels & Bops is dance-music for turtle-doves.  Every Christmas, I used to wonder what the two turtle-doves would like to dance to.

Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels  ::  In Russian folklore, the squirrel is a symbol of joy;  this is fair enough, but just because the squirrel is a small creature does not mean she is all that simple.  The world needed (I felt) more music to reflect the opinion of many a squirrel, that the trees are not nearly so tall, nor the acorns so surpassing sweet, as in bygone days.  The squirrels are far too discreet to express their feelings in words;  the music must speak on their behalf.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 06, 2014, 08:30:10 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 06, 2014, 06:36:07 AM

Say!  What woud be a good name for a group of four composer-performers? For the publicity, we should need a label;  really I wanted to have that settled when our organizational meeting yesterday got out . . . but it remains a question mark.

What do you think?

For your consideration:

The Complete Musicians  (or "Compleat Musick Makers" if you want an archaick loock  0:) )

Pens, Strings, and Other Things

The Sounds of Manuscripts   

Four Talented Trees  ???  (Music paper and some instruments are made from trees...) ???

And my favorite:

Middle-Aged Mutant Ninja Musicians!!!







Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 06, 2014, 09:00:48 AM
Quote from: Cato on January 06, 2014, 08:30:10 AM
For your consideration:

The Complete Musicians  (or "Compleat Musick Makers" if you want an archaick loock  0:) )

Pens, Strings, and Other Things

The Sounds of Manuscripts   

Four Talented Trees  ???  (Music paper and some instruments are made from trees...) ???

And my favorite:

Middle-Aged Mutant Ninja Musicians!!!

A few more:   :'(

Musicians at Large

Scribblers, Strummers, and Tootlers  (Yeah, I know!)

The Quintessential Quartet  0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 06, 2014, 12:10:49 PM
I'm going to pass along all those suggestions to Charles . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 06, 2014, 12:20:38 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 06, 2014, 12:10:49 PM
I'm going to pass along all those suggestions to Charles . . . .


If he hates them, keep my name out of it!  0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 06, 2014, 01:11:23 PM
As ever, you can rely on both my discretion, and my imagination.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 06, 2014, 04:13:52 PM
QuoteA friend in Columbus (that is not code for I, myself, only I don't like to admit it . . . this is an actual friend I have in Columbus, and I don't care who knows it) offers the following suggestions.

Not all of them are to be taken seriously, so I promised him diplomatic anonymity . . . and think of the raft of suggestions more (to allude to our recent discussion of Louis [Andriessen]) as an Ijsbreker . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: kishnevi on January 06, 2014, 05:34:07 PM
Paris had Les Six.

Why can't Boston have

THE FOUR
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 06, 2014, 05:35:28 PM
The piano piece for my mysterious Buffalo cohort has gone on indefinite hiatus, so I am co-opting the title for the shakuhachi/handbells/tenor drum piece: When the morning stars sang together, and the sons of God shouted for joy.

Mind you, this is but the start.  And the part for the shakuhachi will be refined, I shall need to consult with Charles at several points.

[ older file removed ]
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 06, 2014, 05:36:48 PM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on January 06, 2014, 05:34:07 PM
Paris had Les Six.

Why can't Boston have

THE FOUR

I am taken with the simplicity!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 06, 2014, 05:41:38 PM
Had to dial the bitrate down considerably to get even this sampling of the piece to an attachable dimension . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 06, 2014, 05:56:00 PM
PHB writes:

QuoteWhimsy Brevis looks great.  Terrific, punchy quodlibet.  Thanks.  Many thanks.  I've looked it over and there's nothing crazy about it or in it (in the negative sense) yet completely crazy in the good sense. Demanding for the bass flute, but not overly.  It percolates pertly.  I'm looking forward to reading it (and performing it) with MJ when the occasion arises.  I'll keep you posted.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on January 06, 2014, 08:56:18 PM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on January 06, 2014, 05:34:07 PM
Paris had Les Six.

Why can't Boston have

THE FOUR
Not to mention Могучая кучка (The Five) - The Four would definitely be cool.  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 07, 2014, 05:11:25 AM
I've not heard back from any of "the group" yet. We shall see!

(If none of the lot speak up over the course of today, I may make An Executive Decision!)

In other news . . . very pleased to get a message from Nana, and she likes the Kyrie. I am not surprised, but I am certainly greatly pleased.  She wants to have Moderato Cantabile sing it, she does not know when, just yet.  And that is fine.  (And thanks again to Harry for introducing us!)

Although I remain practically an unknown composer, and the years rolls on with (e.g.) no commission yet from the BSO . . . to have the work so warmly appraised by such colleagues as Nana and Peter H Bloom is A Mighty Intangible.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 07, 2014, 06:42:57 AM
Quote from: Cato on January 06, 2014, 12:20:38 PM
If he hates them, keep my name out of it!  0:)

Okay, Charles has sent acknowledgement:

QuoteKarl, thanks for all of the suggestions. I'm going to compile them, and we will do a round-robin process-of-elimination, then vote.

Probably not today - I have other fish to fricasseee.

. . . including a rehearsal he has with our Jim Dalton.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 07, 2014, 06:06:09 PM
Well, understand that I am planning to refine the shakuhachi part in consultation with Charles at some point . . . but the composition is largely complete:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 08, 2014, 06:20:26 AM
The Magnificat which I am delighted to learn that Nana continues to champion, I think will work nicely for flutes, and I know a flute quartet down Georgia way . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on January 08, 2014, 10:57:21 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 07, 2014, 06:06:09 PM
Well, understand that I am planning to refine the shakuhachi part in consultation with Charles at some point . . . but the composition is largely complete:
Looks very nice!  I wonder if, instead of a tenor drum, you could call for a conga or djembe or one of those taiko drums?  Might blend better with the shakuhachi.  But I like your handbell scoring!  Three octaves plus in your bell set, I see.  Does the bell choir use Schulmerich bells?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 08, 2014, 11:58:44 AM
I think we may have a djembe in the closet . . . fact is, I need to have a closer look when I am in the choir room tomorrow evening.  Will check on the bells, too!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on January 08, 2014, 02:11:23 PM
If the bell set is only three octaves, you could probably adjust the scoring.  But many churches in this area have four- or five-octave sets, from C3 to C8 (sounding; written C2 to C7).  My old church has a 3-octave set, from C4 to C7 sounding.  I've even heard rumors of 6-octave sets! :o 8) (I played handbells in college and for years in my church; I even directed the handbell choir for a while.  Love 'em!)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Brahmsian on January 08, 2014, 03:51:21 PM
First Listen to this!!

Henning

When The Morning Stars Sang Together, Op. 118, No. 1


Magnificent, what an incredible piece, Karl.  Beautiful!  :)  Thank you for sharing, my friend.  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 08, 2014, 03:52:33 PM
Many thanks, gents!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: ibanezmonster on January 08, 2014, 08:01:17 PM
Quote from: Cato on January 06, 2014, 06:17:41 AM
YouTube has everything!
Such a nice sounding instrument. Now I want one.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 09, 2014, 03:52:43 AM
Charles rehearsed with Jim the other day, and reports that the mandocello sounds beautiful, so . . . definitely writing something for it, beyond the adaptation I have in mind of the Cello Sonatina.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 09, 2014, 03:58:31 AM
Okay, the news is:  We have at last (democratically, and yet quite efficiently) determined a name for the Event, a fusion of elements of the sundry works: Bards, Gazelles, Squirrels & Sonatas.

And a name has been unanimously approved;  it was a suggestion of my own, but one which arose while we all (with your help) were bandying ideas (and, Jeffrey, The Four was spoken of well by more than one of us).

The basic inspiration came from a Firesign Theatre bit, when they did a doo-wop number and called their quartet The Eight Shoes.  Similarly, as we are four composers, I suggested The Eight Ears.

But then, thinking that the art of music does not, in a sense, exist unless there is audience to hear it, more than our eight is needed.

So the name of our group is: The Ninth Ear.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 09, 2014, 05:35:35 AM
The program will be:

The Unarmed Man (flute, clarinet, contrabass) Charles Turner, première

Gifts of the Bard (mandolin) Jim Dalton

Après-mystère / Zen on the Wing / Swivels & Bops (flute & clarinet) kh

Sweet Gazelle (shakuhachi & guitar) Charles Turner

Violin Sonata (violin & piano) Nancy Rexford, première (?)

INTERMISSION

Clear, Full Moon (voice & guitar) Jim Dalton

Spinning (clarinet & guitar) Charles Turner

Two extracts from The Untempered Guitar (guitar) Jim Dalton

Send Me an Angel / Dancing with an Angel (clarinet & contrabass) Charles Turner, première

Suma Beach (shakuhachi & voice) Charles Turner

Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels (flute, clarinet, guitar & contrabass) kh, première

====

There may be more premières in there, which I must investigate . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Brahmsian on January 09, 2014, 06:59:43 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 09, 2014, 05:35:35 AM
The program will be:

The Unarmed Man (flute, clarinet, contrabass) Charles Turner, première

Gifts of the Bard (mandolin) Jim Dalton

Après-mystère / Zen on the Wing / Swivels & Bops (flute & clarinet) kh

Sweet Gazelle (shakuhachi & guitar) Charles Turner

Violin Sonata (violin & piano) Nancy Rexford, première (?)

INTERMISSION

Clear, Full Moon (voice & guitar) Jim Dalton

Spinning (clarinet & guitar) Charles Turner

Two extracts from The Untempered Guitar (guitar) Jim Dalton

Send Me an Angel / Dancing with an Angel (clarinet & contrabass) Charles Turner, première

Suma Beach (shakuhachi & voice) Charles Turner

Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels (flute, clarinet, guitar & contrabass) kh, première

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There may be more premières in there, which I must investigate . . . .

Excellent news, Karl!  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 09, 2014, 07:06:57 AM
Thanks for all your kind support, Ray!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 09, 2014, 09:12:12 AM
Quote from: jochanaan on January 08, 2014, 10:57:21 AM
Looks very nice!  I wonder if, instead of a tenor drum, you could call for a conga or djembe or one of those taiko drums?  Might blend better with the shakuhachi.  But I like your handbell scoring!  Three octaves plus in your bell set, I see.  Does the bell choir use Schulmerich bells?

Rehearsal this evening, so I will have an answer soon.

Charles got back to me, and appears to think well of the piece.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 09, 2014, 09:56:34 AM
And, back at the blog (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2014/01/short-piece-with-long-name.html) . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 10, 2014, 01:44:24 AM
Happy Friday!  The notorious Blue Shamrock is now available at Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Shamrock-Karl-Henning/dp/1631620207/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1389350569&sr=1-2).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on January 10, 2014, 02:41:56 AM
Excellent, Karl!
It's a pity I only have Scotch to celebrate that with..
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Lisztianwagner on January 10, 2014, 08:15:04 AM
That's wonderful, Karl, congratulations!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 10, 2014, 08:38:03 AM
Thank you!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on January 10, 2014, 08:49:35 AM
I'm still completely enamored with Out in the Sun. I think this may be the best work I've heard from you, Karl. No joke. The performance itself sounded damn fine, too. I mean just listen to that rapturous applause at the end. Well deserved. This work would make a great coupling on a J. Adams recording. I may be completely wrong here, which wouldn't be surprising, but I do hear some parallels with Adams' Century Rolls in this work of yours, especially in regard to the counterpoint. Just an observation.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 10, 2014, 08:58:55 AM
Thanks, glad you like the piece!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on January 10, 2014, 09:07:25 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 10, 2014, 08:58:55 AM
Thanks, glad you like the piece!

You're welcome, Karl. 8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 10, 2014, 10:22:15 AM
Hey! On Twitter, Paul Cienniwa (@pcienniwa) tweets:

QuoteOp. 116 by @karlhenning is going to be a fun ride. And there aren't too many fast notes for me!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on January 10, 2014, 11:05:10 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 10, 2014, 10:22:15 AM
Hey! On Twitter, Paul Cienniwa (@pcienniwa) tweets:

Which work is Op. 116?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 10, 2014, 11:15:15 AM
Plotting for violin and harpsichord.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on January 10, 2014, 11:20:25 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 10, 2014, 11:15:15 AM
Plotting for violin and harpsichord.

Ah okay, thanks. :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 11, 2014, 03:31:33 PM
Okay, worked out an inside cover blurb (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2014/01/about-three-short-pieces-for-organ-op34.html) for the Op.34 Short Pieces for organ.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: ibanezmonster on January 11, 2014, 06:52:09 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 09, 2014, 05:35:35 AM
Gifts of the Bard (mandolin) Jim Dalton
Who is the bard?
Ah... I see, it is Karl.  ;)

So, I think I've found your new nickname: Spoony Bard!

(http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/Spoony_Bard.jpg)
(a famous quote from the original awkward translation of Final Fantasy IV)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 13, 2014, 09:32:01 AM
Ringing! (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2014/01/ynt.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 13, 2014, 09:38:32 AM
So . . . the Credo has been roughly half-finished for quite a while, and I stopped before setting Crucifixus etiam pro nobis.  Chances are, if I had insisted on going forward with that score sooner, I should have found some solution.  Still, there is a fresh idea which I 'discovered' while on this morning's train, and now I think I know where to go with the remainder of the piece.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 15, 2014, 11:42:39 AM
Flyer for the upcoming concerts:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on January 15, 2014, 06:09:55 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 15, 2014, 11:42:39 AM
Flyer for the upcoming concerts:

Great flyer!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 16, 2014, 03:07:00 AM
Thanks! It was Charles's doing.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 17, 2014, 05:01:51 AM
Okay, quite a musical evening last night.  Before choir, I rehearsed with Charles, three pieces of his for the Bards, Gazelles, Squirrels & Sonatas concerts:  Dancing With an Angel (which is stressing him out just a bit . . . he marks in fingerings to help execution, and then as we rehearse in real time, he's not registering his own markings), Send Me an Angel (which has two measures up in the clarinetosphere, where the fingerings are queer, which I still need to subdue) and his trio fantasque based on "L'homme armé," Unarmed Man.  That was all good work.

Then, to choir we went . . . I worked the choir hard, and they responded well and faithfully.  And we especially worked hard on my Alleluia in D (which we had not looked at since, oh, probably before Thanksgiving).  We even ran it through sans piano, and held pitch . . . so it is officially on the docket (for, IIRC, 9 Feb).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on January 17, 2014, 08:35:50 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 17, 2014, 05:01:51 AMSend Me an Angel (which has two measures up in the clarinetosphere, where the fingerings are queer, which I still need to subdue)
Klaus Meine sings in that, Matthias Jabs and Rudi Schenker playing guitar, right?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 17, 2014, 09:26:11 AM
I knew there must be a standard of that name . . . it always makes me think of the Talking Heads song, "Thank You for Sending Me an Angel."
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 18, 2014, 02:30:14 PM
Here we have not only the ornamentation which I had been thinking to add to m.79 ff., but the long-awaited setting of Crucifixus etiam pro nobis sub Pontio Pilato, passus et sepultus est.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 19, 2014, 03:22:51 AM
I dunno, a contrapuntal humor just took over, there . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 19, 2014, 05:04:19 PM
Some housekeeping on the score (lost the barlines connecting the staves, which was a nuisance, interfering typographically with the text);  and further progress, to boot.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 19, 2014, 05:48:21 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 19, 2014, 05:04:19 PM
Some housekeeping on the score (lost the barlines connecting the staves, which was a nuisance, interfering typographically with the text);  and further progress, to boot.

Check out these specific sections and enjoy Karl's brilliance: bars 41-52, 73-79, 90-98, 117-120, and 137-40.  The marriage of the text to the music's expressivity, and the dexterity of how the Latin is perfectly handled with the music's accents, are most impressive!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 19, 2014, 06:34:05 PM
Thank you! (he said, blushing)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 20, 2014, 05:32:07 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 19, 2014, 06:34:05 PM
Thank you! (he said, blushing)

Keep cranking out those masterpieces!   ;)

We all hope that the up-coming concert with Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels will bring more renown!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 20, 2014, 06:11:49 AM
The sequence of the points of imitation (in the Credo) has, to me, had a bit of a stop-&-go feel . . . which I did not mean, of course.  And in fact, I manage the pitches well enough that there is no good reason not to minimize the seams.

So, that's part of what I've been doing this morning, as well as pressing on.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 20, 2014, 06:12:37 AM
Quote from: Cato on January 20, 2014, 05:32:07 AM
We all hope that the up-coming concert with Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels will bring more renown!

I have a rehearsal with Peter and Charles this afternoon!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 20, 2014, 07:11:34 AM
I feel I am likely to resume work when I return from the rehearsal, but this was a good morning's work, I think.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 20, 2014, 04:07:45 PM
More! Not finished quite yet, but the end is in my sights.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 21, 2014, 01:53:29 AM
I had an idea last night just what I wanted to do with Et exspecto... and the Amen.  Having slept on it, that idea has come into sharper focus.  I have paper just enough to do the scribbling I need, and I should get things ready enough that, when I get home after this afternoon's rehearsal with Peter, I just may wrap 'er up.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 21, 2014, 06:37:58 AM
Peter has a recital with a storied mezzo in March, and needs another piece.  I told him I'd write him one . . . who could resist mezzo accompanied by a baritone saxophone?

Although I still intend to set the text as part of the Cantata (whenever that may happen), I think this will make a splendid text for mezzo and bari:

"The Crystalline Ship" by Leo Schulte

And so the crystalline ship has sailed,
Where you feasted on the soul's hard bread,
With the winds in league
With the seas calm or gale
The crystalline ship must sail
Somewhere
You rested in the soul's long bed,
And dreamed you were alive
On the crystalline ship
With the fish and the birds
And the cook in the galley
Sings to her ears
That water is a three-edged sword,
One for the skin and one for the bone
And one for the spirit all alone,
Who is tempted to splash and thrash
The Pacific of your mind's distress
That the crystalline ship has sailed
Somewhere
You bested the sea and split the shell
With a three-edged sword
Of pain and smiles and a wondering blue,
And now launch a vessel found only in you
Left behind by the crystalline ship.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 21, 2014, 07:23:09 AM
In fact, the temptation to select more texts has been too great . . . this may turn into a Cantata [no. 1], too, for mezzo and one wind instrument, selected from the various flutes and saxophones which Peter plays.  I like that.  I have two texts in addition to the Schulte (which I shall still include in the Cantata [no. 2] which I had been planning of old), and will likely select a fourth.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 21, 2014, 09:19:49 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 21, 2014, 01:53:29 AM
I had an idea last night just what I wanted to do with Et exspecto... and the Amen.

Okay, I think I have the Et exspecto... done.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 21, 2014, 09:28:09 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 21, 2014, 09:19:49 AM
Okay, I think I have the Et exspecto... done.

Yay Team!  The Credo text is not the easiest to set to music (not the first time such an observation has been made), but Karl's music for it is limber and fluid.

And those vocal works sound very exciting!  Are you still planning on using (a) Walt Whitman poem(s) ?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 21, 2014, 09:30:25 AM
Aye, somehow my eye fell upon "Ah poverties, wincings, and sulky retreats!" . . . also, I remembered that, long ago, I meant to set a stretch from the last chapter of the Song of Songs.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 21, 2014, 11:04:44 AM
Just when you were expecting nothing . . . .

Fabulous word just in, that the cellist here in Boston to whom I sent both Nicodemus and the Sonatina will program Nicodemus herself, and have a student play the Sonatina.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 21, 2014, 11:42:34 AM
I was also asked for a bio "for the records," and brief (50 words or less).  I suppose it ought not to surprise me how few words 50 can be . . . .

QuoteKarl Henning holds a B.Mus. with double major in composition and clarinet performance from the College of Wooster (Ohio); a M.A. in composition from the University of Virginia (Charlottesville); and a Ph.D. in composition from the University of Buffalo, where he studied with Charles Wuorinen and Louis Andriessen.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 21, 2014, 12:19:07 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 21, 2014, 11:04:44 AM
Just when you were expecting nothing . . . .

Fabulous word just in, that the cellist here in Boston to whom I sent both Nicodemus and the Sonatina will program Nicodemus herself, and have a student play the Sonatina.

The Good News just keeps on comin' !   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 21, 2014, 06:31:39 PM
Here it is, I do think it's done.

For the Et exspecto..., I adapted the point of imitation I used for Crucifixus etiam... (m.106ff.)

The Amen is a less transparent adaptation of a p. of i. I used in a few places (m.91ff., m.119ff., m.151ff.)

[ EDIT :: old version removed ]
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 22, 2014, 06:02:07 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 21, 2014, 06:31:39 PM
. . . The Amen is a less transparent adaptation of a p. of i. I used in a few places (m.91ff., m.119ff., m.151ff.)

Put like that, I half wondered if the repetition is too obvious.  The points at m.91ff and m.151ff. are at the same pitch level, but I think that the two passages differ sufficiently, and there is enough music intervening, that the connection is subtle and valuable.  The intervening similar point (m.119ff) is at a different pitch level (and sets up the final cadence of the piece), and cast in a different meter.  The meter and pitch level are recapitulated in the Amen, but for the latter I both mixed up the relations of the voices, added delicate ornamental figures, and smeared the unfolding of the counterpoint.  Overall, I think it a passable application of Schoenberg's idea of developing variation.

The points of imitation at m.80ff and m.159ff. (call them collectively A) use the same head motive as B, above, but work to a different cadence.  A1 and A2 differ partly in that the latter iteration is unadorned, and also in a reversed relation to B: A1 precedes B1, while A2 follows B3.

m.170ff. is arguably a C, same head motive, briefer point overall, freer treatment.  I am pleased that the soprano elision (mm.89-101 / mm.168-170) first connects A1 to B1, then A2 to C.

All in all, I don't think my hand was too heavy, and that the connections are organic, rather than . . . bludgeons ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 22, 2014, 06:56:29 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 22, 2014, 06:02:07 AM

All in all, I don't think my hand was too heavy, and that the connections are organic, rather than . . . bludgeons ;)

I have not yet had the time to read through the rest of the score, or to go through it as a whole, rather than piecemeal.

Despite that, I would say not to worry about that: what the composer's ear upon reflection might think a too obvious connection will most probably be not obvious at all to the regular listener, and will present an unconscious impression of wholeness.

And yes, if your goal was to compose something as a constantly developing variation, yet with echoes hearkening back to an ancestor in previous bars, then from what I have heard (mentally) in the score so far, you have been most successful! 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 22, 2014, 07:09:57 AM
I'll find some other palette in the sounds library to export an mp3 with . . . the sampled choral sounds just don't make it.

Probably, I should also provide keyboard reductions of the four-staff sections.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 22, 2014, 07:58:57 AM
Okay, here's a daft thought which just crossed my mind.

Wait, I'll back up:  last night, I sent the Credo to Paul.  Even though there's not the least chance he could do the piece at FCB (a Unitarian parish), since it was partly on Paul's suggestion that I am pursuing the Mass as an overall project, I wanted to send him the Credo, that he may see how the plant is flourishing whose seed he planted.

We had a nice exchange of brief e-mail messages this morning, and I said that I wasn't sure which component of the Mass I wanted to address next, but that I would take a break with a chamber piece first (I didn't burden Paul with the detail, but the mezzo & bari sax piece which Peter will need).  Paul then wrote (what already I knew, actually) to the effect of, write us a Sanctus or an Agnus Dei and I'll get it done.

So, mentally I made a quick scan of the Gloria, Sanctus and Agnus Dei . . . and here came the daft idea.  I was just writing about all the contrapuntal material which I used repeatedly in the Credo;  one contrapuntal bit which I pointedly reserved for single use, is the chromatic Et homo factus est.  And I thought, how fitting it would be to make use of that in the Agnus Dei.

There: I've said it.  Maybe I'll toss the idea out as crazy.

But, maybe that's what I shall do . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 22, 2014, 09:19:20 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 22, 2014, 07:58:57 AM
Okay, here's a daft thought which just crossed my mind.

I was just writing about all the contrapuntal material which I used repeatedly in the Credo; one contrapuntal bit which I pointedly reserved for single use, is the chromatic Et homo factus est.  And I thought, how fitting it would be to make use of that in the Agnus Dei.

There: I've said it.  Maybe I'll toss the idea out as crazy.

But, maybe that's what I shall do . . . .

In fact that section would be very appropriate: the bass voice wandering around D and eventually stopping on the C causes a most unsettling effect with the other voices, and one should be unsettled by the the idea of et Homo factus est.  And yet, this same unsettling idea becomes the Agnus Dei.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 22, 2014, 12:11:27 PM
Thanks!

Well, I mis-guessed . . . I may just be ready to wade right into the Agnus Dei . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 22, 2014, 04:31:48 PM
We all know the drill, so this must be one-third done . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 23, 2014, 04:11:27 AM
Thoughts which have stolen upon me overnight:  variant of mm.1-9 for the second petition;  literal repeat (or strict transposition) of miserere nobis;  literal repeat (or strict transposition) of mm.1-7(-ish) for the third petition;  adapt a short passage from the Kyrie for the final qui tollis peccata mundi;  adapt the Crucifixus point of imitation from the Credo for the dona nobis pacem.  I like all the ties, I believe I can make it all work smoothly . . . and in a sense, the only sleeve-up-rolling labor at this stage is the working out of mm. 18-26.

So, I may have an Agnus Dei to send to Paul (and Nana) this weekend.

[I shall probably wait until I write the Sanctus before sending both it and the Agnus Dei to Heinrich.]
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 23, 2014, 05:25:07 AM
Sort of feels like I'm on location for the Zeffirelli Hamlet, but that's not at all a bad thing . . . .

http://www.youtube.com/v/TdocQFG9WyE
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 23, 2014, 08:22:58 AM
My first essay at mm. 17-26, which I wrote on the 6:49 train, I am not entirely sure is what I want.  So on the lunch hour, I had a second go at it;  I think it may do!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 23, 2014, 06:12:57 PM
I think we are poised to sing dona nobis pacem.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 24, 2014, 03:20:46 AM

Still mulling, but I think that final passage will flow readily, once I set my hand to the spigot, as it were.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 24, 2014, 05:33:20 AM
Ooh, and I have discovered a smooth, new method of eliding into that already-twice-used material!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 24, 2014, 12:48:24 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 24, 2014, 05:33:20 AM
Ooh, and I have discovered a smooth, new method of eliding into that already-twice-used material!

Inquiring minds want to hear it! 

Truly it is always fascinating how the unconscious works on problems, and then in that flash we perceive the solution!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 24, 2014, 08:34:00 PM
And here I think it may be done.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 25, 2014, 04:13:11 AM
Added the dedication, and I did manage to conflate a couple of the one-system pages.


I have MIDI, but distribution will have to wait until after Symphony tonight!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 25, 2014, 04:29:36 AM
Fibbed . . . have now made the MIDI available.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 25, 2014, 08:51:45 AM
Even with the limitations of the MIDI version (the bass on my computer at least is very weak) one can hear the expressive brilliance in the Agnus Dei.

If you can read the score, check especially bars 17-18/34-35 (where, in bar 18, the dissonance dissolves away into a perfect fifth, but then in bar 35, the F# is held to lead into the F# an octave lower in bar 36), bars 45-47 (the silence emphasizing the qui tollis), bars 48-51 (especially the deliciously melancholy chord D-A-Bb-Eb), the octave drop in the bass voice on Bb in bar 55, and then the final bars approaching the last word pacem.

Original, beautiful, and highly expressive of the text's meaning!

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 25, 2014, 08:54:18 AM
Thank you!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: SonicMan46 on January 25, 2014, 09:00:47 AM
Wrong thread - deleted - Dave :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 25, 2014, 09:17:17 AM
Okay!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: SonicMan46 on January 25, 2014, 09:27:13 AM
Sorry Karl - posted in the wrong thread - will put elsewhere! Dave  :-[
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 25, 2014, 09:29:22 AM
No worries! Thanks for the visit 8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 25, 2014, 09:42:34 AM
Quote from: SonicMan46 on January 25, 2014, 09:00:47 AM
Wrong thread - deleted - Dave :)

The Bach Boys are not inappropriate for Henning's Headquarters!   0:)

The Beach Boys are also welcome, I'm sure!   ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on January 25, 2014, 10:53:52 PM
Quote from: Cato on January 25, 2014, 09:42:34 AM...
The Beach Boys are also welcome, I'm sure!   ;)
Especially if they're the sons of Amy Beach. ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 26, 2014, 03:31:03 AM
It's not a big motorcycle, just a groovy little motor bike . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 27, 2014, 04:05:57 AM
Well, news this morning is actually related to White Nights — the saxophone choir version of the first Intermezzo will get a read-through this Wednesday (and, yes, that means I need to send parts ASAP . . . .)

Nana also writes to acknowledge receipt of the Credo and Agnus Dei.  Very excited about this;  I know it cannot be especially soon, but I think that this may be the best prospect for a performance of the complete Mass.  (To be sure, one reason it cannot be especially soon is, I need yet to compose the Gloria and Sanctus.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 28, 2014, 05:42:02 AM
I did get the saxophone parts out . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 28, 2014, 09:03:06 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 21, 2014, 06:37:58 AM
Peter has a recital with a storied mezzo in March, and needs another piece.  I told him I'd write him one . . . who could resist mezzo accompanied by a baritone saxophone?

Although I still intend to set the text as part of the Cantata (whenever that may happen), I think this will make a splendid text for mezzo and bari:

"The Crystalline Ship" by Leo Schulte

And so the crystalline ship has sailed,
Where you feasted on the soul’s hard bread,
With the winds in league
With the seas calm or gale
The crystalline ship must sail
Somewhere
You rested in the soul’s long bed,
And dreamed you were alive
On the crystalline ship
With the fish and the birds
And the cook in the galley
Sings to her ears
That water is a three-edged sword,
One for the skin and one for the bone
And one for the spirit all alone,
Who is tempted to splash and thrash
The Pacific of your mind’s distress
That the crystalline ship has sailed
Somewhere
You bested the sea and split the shell
With a three-edged sword
Of pain and smiles and a wondering blue,
And now launch a vessel found only in you
Left behind by the crystalline ship.


On our drive to (or, it may have been from) our rehearsal yesterday evening, Peter told me that he mentioned to the mezzo that I might write a piece for their 15 March program, if she be game.  And she be game.

So I started work on the setting this late lunch hour, just getting the voice line going . . . made my way to lines 5/6:

The crystalline ship must sail
Somewhere


As I recall, they need only perhaps 5-6 minutes for this event (I have told Peter that there are more texts for an expanded opus).

Baritone sax . . . I am thinking of judicious, nay lyrical even, use of a multiphonic or two, which in the case of the saxophone can mean more a differently-colored primary pitch, rather than a "chord."  I think I want to get something notated, and then compare notes (!) with Peter while the work is in progress.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 28, 2014, 11:45:15 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 28, 2014, 09:03:06 AM

Baritone sax . . . I am thinking of judicious, nay lyrical even, use of a multiphonic or two, which in the case of the saxophone can mean more a differently-colored primary pitch, rather than a "chord."  I think I want to get something notated, and then compare notes (!) with Peter while the work is in progress.

Very exciting to be at Karl's elbow while he thinks out loud during the composition!

Experimentalist Bruno Bartolozzi has an example of what is possible for the oboe:

http://www.youtube.com/v/5arWD-rCa7A
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 29, 2014, 07:28:20 AM
Good rehearsal last night with Peter, just my three duos (and just the two of us, corraling the squirrels). And Kevin confirms that the parts for the Intermezzo were received ... cannot wait to hear his report of the initial reading!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 29, 2014, 08:09:55 AM
Peter got a little nervous when I spoke of multiphonics ("Keep in mind, I'm a flutist, not a saxophonist"), so I may just keep things simple.  And that suits the text fine, of course.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 29, 2014, 04:06:19 PM
On break at the museum, I worked some more on the vocal setting of "The Crystalline Ship." I'm going to speak with the mezzo over the phone tomorrow (after choir) ... I expect that what I will learn about her voice, will confirm that my writing will suit. Perfectly 8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 29, 2014, 05:03:28 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 29, 2014, 04:06:19 PM
On break at the museum, I worked some more on the vocal setting of "The Crystalline Ship." I'm going to speak with the mezzo over the phone tomorrow (after choir) ... I expect that what I will learn about her voice, will confirm that my writing will suit. Perfectly 8)

Sounds interesting!  I am perhaps most interested in how you hear the word "Somewhere" for the song.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on January 29, 2014, 07:55:58 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 29, 2014, 08:09:55 AM
Peter got a little nervous when I spoke of multiphonics ("Keep in mind, I'm a flutist, not a saxophonist"), so I may just keep things simple.  And that suits the text fine, of course.
Multiphonics on flute?  Two words: Jethro Tull. ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 30, 2014, 03:42:48 AM
Oh! He'd be completely game for multiphonics on flute;  it's the bari sax he's a bit shy of :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 30, 2014, 04:04:28 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 30, 2014, 03:42:48 AM
Oh! He'd be completely game for multiphonics on flute;  it's the bari sax he's a bit shy of :)

I recall reading somewhere that the saxophone has fingerings possible for all quarter-tones, except (for some reason) G 3/4.

In Brave New World there is a reference somewhere to the eroticism of quarter-tone "sexophones."   :o
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 30, 2014, 05:14:14 AM
I think I may yet try one or two in a draught, and just test them out with Peter . . . mentally prepared to throw them out, if they complicate the project.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 30, 2014, 06:30:05 AM
Quote from: Cato on January 29, 2014, 05:03:28 PM
Sounds interesting!  I am perhaps most interested in how you hear the word "Somewhere" for the song.

I like the multiple possibilities for suggestion with that isolated word . . . which is one reason why I've formed the idea of different settings of the poem, for this project, and (still) for the Cantata, whenever it may happen.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 30, 2014, 08:14:19 AM
Word in from Paul viz. the Agnus Dei:

QuoteLove it. Not easy, but love it.

Possibly scheduled for 2/23.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 31, 2014, 04:32:42 AM
Squirrels tonight! Link to Facebook event. (https://www.facebook.com/events/1406166679630890/)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 31, 2014, 05:52:32 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 31, 2014, 04:32:42 AM
Squirrels tonight! Link to Facebook event. (https://www.facebook.com/events/1406166679630890/)

The excitement builds!  Best Wishes on the concert!  We hope for a big audience and rave reviews!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 31, 2014, 06:08:40 AM
Reporting from an undisclosed location...waiting for an oil change. A few people came in ahead of me, so I may be here an hour yet. But I've got my notebook, so...I stand a fair chance of getting the voice line for The Crystalline Ship laid down.

It's a bit more time than I expected to dedicate to this task, but (a) there's the composing (above) which will expend the time well, and (b) I should still have ample time to charge the HMMCU (Henning Mobile Music Capturing Unit) and do the spot of practicing which is yet wanted.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on January 31, 2014, 06:15:22 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 31, 2014, 06:08:40 AM
Reporting from an undisclosed location...waiting for an oil change. A few people came in ahead of me, so I may be here an hour yet. But I've got my notebook, so...I stand a fair chance of getting the voice line for The Crystalline Ship laid down.

It's a bit more time than I expected to dedicate to this task, but (a) there's the composing (above) which will expend the time well, and (b) I should still have ample time to charge the HMMCU (Henning Mobile Music Capturing Unit) and do the spot of practicing which is yet wanted.

Inspired by The Doors' Crystal Ship (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jq9IhOhQt40)?  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 31, 2014, 06:22:34 AM
Quote from: North Star on January 31, 2014, 06:15:22 AM
Inspired by The Doors' Crystal Ship (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jq9IhOhQt40)?  8)

Absolutely NOT!

For one thing, The Doors sucked.  Boring and repetitious, and on top of that, they were boring and repetitious.   ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on January 31, 2014, 06:33:51 AM
Quote from: Cato on January 31, 2014, 06:22:34 AM
Absolutely NOT!

For one thing, The Doors sucked.  Boring and repetitious, and on top of that, they were boring and repetitious.   ;)
Agreed. Can't say I disagree.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 31, 2014, 06:44:24 AM
Car's about ready, and I've now set the text through "wondering blue." I just about have the final two lines in my ear;  probably, they will "settle" in the back of my musical mind while I drive home....
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 31, 2014, 02:34:42 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 31, 2014, 06:44:24 AM
Car's about ready, and I've now set the text through "wondering blue." I just about have the final two lines in my ear;  probably, they will "settle" in the back of my musical mind while I drive home....

The creative unconscious: a fascinating jungle in the soul!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 31, 2014, 06:44:31 PM
The whole concert went well, everyone was pleased...and in fact, we drew a much larger audience than we should have dared to predict.

We may need to print more programs....

(For tomorrow night, I mean, of course.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on February 01, 2014, 04:43:49 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 31, 2014, 06:44:31 PM
The whole concert went well, everyone was pleased...and in fact, we drew a much larger audience than we should have dared to predict.

We may need to print more programs....


(For tomorrow night, I mean, of course.)

Word of mouth should increase the crowd for sure!  Any specific or general reactions to your music?

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on February 01, 2014, 06:26:22 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 31, 2014, 06:44:31 PM
The whole concert went well, everyone was pleased...and in fact, we drew a much larger audience than we should have dared to predict.

We may need to print more programs....

(For tomorrow night, I mean, of course.)

Way to go, Karl! I can see it now, standing room only for this evenings performance.  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 01, 2014, 07:02:23 AM
From your lips to the Boston Musical Intelligencer's ears  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 01, 2014, 08:51:35 AM
Okay, here is, not the finished piece, but the voice line for The Crystalline Ship.  I am waiting on feedback from the singer before proceeding with the accompaniment.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 01, 2014, 12:09:55 PM
PS/ There may be a squirrel in your mailbox . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on February 01, 2014, 12:49:28 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 01, 2014, 12:09:55 PM
PS/ There may be a squirrel in your mailbox . . . .

Woo-Hoo! Got it, even partial it's fantastic!  ;)
Great job, Karl! Good luck again tonight!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 01, 2014, 07:44:25 PM
Quick back-of-the-envelope notes:

Concert tonight went even better.

Couldn't find an outlet convenient to my purposes, so . . . as I could not count on capturing the whole concert, I cherry-picked.  I do have the Squirrels complete!


The host at the venue recorded the entire concert . . . may be a week, but the whole lot will be available.


Met a fellow who used to direct a crack choir, and his wife says, it's time they got the choir back together;  and he mentioned specifically noticing that in my bio I wrote of the Credo as a work-in-progress.  So, who knows? . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 02, 2014, 02:56:05 PM
. . . the Squirrels get started (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/jazz-for-nostalgic-squirrels) . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on February 02, 2014, 03:18:15 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 02, 2014, 02:56:05 PM
. . . the Squirrels get started (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/jazz-for-nostalgic-squirrels) . . . .

Even in truncated form, a most enjoyable work: note how the funky rhythm in the bass acts as a unifying factor throughout the work!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 02, 2014, 03:29:32 PM
I think I got the whole of the Saturday performance, will upload it tomorrow evening.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 03, 2014, 03:38:38 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 01, 2014, 08:51:35 AM
Okay, here is, not the finished piece, but the voice line for The Crystalline Ship.  I am waiting on feedback from the singer before proceeding with the accompaniment.

Okay, D'Anna confirms that the writing fits her voice fine (which I expected . . . well, or I had written it otherwise, hadn't I?  8)  ) So, getting to work on the bari sax accompaniment is on my desk for tonight.

Also had an idea of arranging Divinum mysterium for bell choir as tasteful accompaniment to my choir singing the chant.  It is high time they had another piece in their folder for practice.  We do still need plenty of practice with When the morning stars sang together...; plus we need all hands for that 'un, and one of my ringers has just left for a month's vacation (with my good leave).  Am also thinking of taking the Agnus Dei and arranging it for the ringers . . . that is already an expansion of the original thought, which (at the time that I started typing) was just to take the dona nobis pacem point of imitation and arrange it for bells . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 03, 2014, 07:44:02 AM
All right, the latest trippy coincidence . . . the other day, I sent e-mail to Ed Broms, thanking him for keeping my Nunc dimittis in the St Paul choir's annual rotation, as it were.  Ed wrote back, "You know I'm no longer at St Paul's?"  I immediately replied, "My thanks are no less hearty for applying only to past kindnesses."

Item #2: I am grateful that Easter is as late as it is this year, for it gives me some more time to prepare for my first Holy Week at Holy Trinity UMC.  Congruent with this, the pastor (Larry, a most agreeable chappie) wants to make the weekly service more musical . . . and wants, for instance, that the Lord's Prayer be sung.  Happily, there is a chant version in our hymnal, which I think it will be fun to teach the choir to sing (to lead the congregation), and which I think will be a musically lovely addition to the liturgy.  (And the more beautiful music there is in the service, the better my engagement will seem to both the congregation and the pastor.)

(It is also the "more chant" vibe – of course, any chant is more – which the pastor emits, which suggested to me doing something with Divinum mysterium.)

I also recalled an English adaptation of a traditional Russian Orthodox setting of the Beatitudes (arrangement by Richard Proulx, I now am reminded) from the 1982 Episcopal hymnal . . . so I called my friend (and former fellow chorister) Bob Greiner, who is now admin for the Cathedral, about borrowing a hymnal.

So . . . while I stopped by to borrow a hymnal of Bob, I asked who the present music director is.

So now I have a name and an email address for the Interim M.D., and I've gone ahead and sent him the scores of the Kyrie and the Agnus Dei.  The fellow is from the UK, and because of a future "merger" between the Cathedral parish, and the parish of St John on Bowdoin Street, no one yet knows what will happen as of April.  But I consider it a posy of potential wins.

1. If he is kept on at St Paul's and likes my music, my work could be 'restored' to use at the Cathedral.

2. If he is not kept on at St Paul's and likes my music, a man of such musical talent will find some better place, and my work will find a fresh venue there.

3. The "merger" with St John's may (I imagine) mean a restoration of the weekly lunchtime recital series, and Henningmusick will ride again!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 03, 2014, 07:50:51 AM
Thank you!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 03, 2014, 08:27:36 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 07, 2013, 08:54:28 AM
At long last . . . the clarinet/marimba duet is finished:

Listening to this (MIDI) after an interval, and having played in The Ninth Ear . . . I am thinking about adapting this for clarinet and mandocello.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on February 03, 2014, 08:41:14 AM
Quote from: sanantonio on February 03, 2014, 07:47:15 AM
This morning I listened to the three tracks you uploaded to Soundcloud.  Very nicely done.

:)

I will need to wait until later this afternoon, but as mentioned earlier, even just a fragment of Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels was fun!

Glad to read about the snowball of interest growing larger!

Quote from: karlhenning on February 03, 2014, 08:27:36 AM
Listening to this (MIDI) after an interval, and having played in The Ninth Ear . . . I am thinking about adapting this for clarinet and mandocello.

It seems that getting hooked on mandocello music is no vice!   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 03, 2014, 08:52:18 AM
An old Wooster friend posts about having at last emerged from the throes of a bad divorce.  I told her I'm going to borrow a phrase for a title:  Dysfunction and Outright Extortion.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 03, 2014, 04:43:41 PM
Okay, so it isn't The Musical Masterpiece of My Generation . . . but here is my first effort at choir plus handbells.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 04, 2014, 04:11:03 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 03, 2014, 04:43:41 PM
Okay, so it isn't The Musical Masterpiece of My Generation . . . but here is my first effort at choir plus handbells.

It will be much easier for the ringers if I can flow that through only four pages . . . and I need to add the measure numbers to each measure . . . and since the choir will read from their own score (with the handbells staves reduced) with different pagination, I had better add rehearsal letters.

All that said, my first priority here is, to count how may bells are in use, and determine how many ringers the piece should employ.

Oh!  And on the train this morning, I started drawing up the bari sax accompaniment to The Crystalline Ship. Molto fluido is what I am thinking . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 04, 2014, 05:47:31 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 11, 2012, 05:49:43 AM

[snip]

I should like to give How to Tell (Chasing the Tail of Nothing) another go [....]

And I think the 15 April concert is the occasion . . . and I have been wishing to write a new piece for a quartet, the How to Tell trio plus.  Now, the instrument I have been wishing I might add, has been cello.  But, U2-like, I still haven't found the cellist I'm looking for.  So I am going to ask Charles if he is game to join in on double-bass . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 04, 2014, 06:58:28 AM
Okay, Charles is in!

I need to review how to notate for the frame drum . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 04, 2014, 09:31:37 AM
I'm aiming to keep the ringers to eight people for Divinum mysterium . . . which has meant (as I combed through the bass clef bells) a couple of octave displacements which do not in the least mar the musick.  I've kept the bass clef ringers to 3;  now to see if 5 ringers suffice for all the treble-dom . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 04, 2014, 11:12:26 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 03, 2014, 08:52:18 AM
An old Wooster friend posts about having at last emerged from the throes of a bad divorce.  I told her I'm going to borrow a phrase for a title:  Dysfunction and Outright Extortion.

And what better title for a piece whose première will be April 15th?  This will be the flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum quartet.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on February 04, 2014, 02:16:31 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 04, 2014, 11:12:26 AM
And what better title for a piece whose première will be April 15th?  This will be the flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum quartet.
LOL!! :laugh:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on February 04, 2014, 02:54:20 PM
All kinds of activity in the next months!

Quote from: karlhenning on February 03, 2014, 09:52:18 AM

Quote
    An old Wooster friend posts about having at last emerged from the throes of a bad divorce.  I told her I'm going to borrow a phrase for a title:  Dysfunction and Outright Extortion.

Quote
And what better title for a piece whose première will be April 15th?  This will be the flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum quartet.

For the non-Americans here, April 15th is traditionally "Income Tax Day."  >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(    :laugh:


Quote from: karlhenning on February 04, 2014, 04:11:03 AM

Oh!  And on the train this morning, I started drawing up the bari sax accompaniment to The Crystalline Ship. Molto fluido is what I am thinking . . . .

That makes sense of course!   ;)  I like the Adagio tempo.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 04, 2014, 04:40:39 PM
The Crystalline Ship will go on March 14, 2014, at 8:00 pm, Church of the Advent Library Concert Series (http://shoebei.wordpress.com/) (we aren't on the website yet, but shall be!)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 04, 2014, 05:11:26 PM
Slightly revised, and this is the score the choir will read from.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 04, 2014, 06:16:34 PM
I am still juggling bells.  It's funny that this aspect of the task is the most work . . . an engaging puzzle, though.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 05, 2014, 03:36:12 AM
Lo! The Squirrels in their fullness (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-jazz-for).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 05, 2014, 05:09:59 AM
a colleague in southern New Hampshire who has a weekly radio show has invited me to go into the studio this coming Sunday (9 Feb), so for anyone interested there will be Henningmusick on the air (http://tunein.com/radio/WSMN-1590-s22877/) at (I believe, and I shall confirm or emend this) 15:00 Chowder Time.


And, aye, they stream on the web.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: petrarch on February 05, 2014, 05:18:58 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 04, 2014, 06:16:34 PM
I am still juggling bells.  It's funny that this aspect of the task is the most work . . . an engaging puzzle, though.

Clochette, que me veux-tu?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 05, 2014, 05:19:44 AM
Hah!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on February 05, 2014, 07:44:16 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 05, 2014, 05:09:59 AM
a colleague in southern New Hampshire who has a weekly radio show has invited me to go into the studio this coming Sunday (9 Feb), so for anyone interested there will be Henningmusick on the air (http://tunein.com/radio/WSMN-1590-s22877/) at (I believe, and I shall confirm or emend this) 15:00 Chowder Time.


And, aye, they stream on the web.

Great news!  Is this a private station or NPR?

And "juggling bells" is right: notating a handbell choir must be similar to writing the notes of an arpeggio individually on separate sheets of paper!

Or am I not imagining the process correctly? 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 05, 2014, 08:19:11 AM
Quite close . . . all the ringers read from the score, so they know what's going on around them, and I highlight the notes that they ring.

Before I get there, though, I have to make sure either that each ringer only has two bells to mind, or time to switch to and from a third (and even, at times, a fourth . . . .)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 05, 2014, 02:36:54 PM
Success!

My original draught required 25 bells, which might require up to 12 ringers.  I have at most 11, and one of this tale of 11 has gone on vacation — all of which is to say that 25 was probably impossible.  However, the loss of four of the bells actually clarified some of the chord voicings.

So: 21 bells.  The three lowest of the bells are actually quite readily managed by a single (strong-armed) ringer;  and two of the higher bells are used quite seldom.  With judicious distribution, the tweaked arrangement is readily manageable by 9 ringers, who are all given a reasonable amount of employment.

I did want to get this wrapped up, so that I can have the choral score in the folders for tomorrow evening's rehearsal.

Now, to mark out the bell parts for the bell rehearsal after church this Sunday . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on February 05, 2014, 05:06:37 PM
Just listened to Jazz For Nostalgic Squirrels, Op. 117. This is a funky little hairball. 8) I dug it, Karl. Very nice job!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 05, 2014, 05:07:42 PM
Thank you!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on February 05, 2014, 05:51:12 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 05, 2014, 05:07:42 PM
Thank you!

You're welcome. All the best to you and yours.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 06, 2014, 06:39:49 AM
Choir rehearsal tonight.  We should be able to get the Alleluia in D fit for this coming Sunday's use;  and I have the choral scores ready for my arrangement of Divinum mysterium, which of course should prove no difficulty at all.
Title: Re: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 08, 2014, 05:11:05 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 05, 2014, 05:09:59 AM
a colleague in southern New Hampshire who has a weekly radio show has invited me to go into the studio this coming Sunday (9 Feb), so for anyone interested there will be Henningmusick on the air (http://tunein.com/radio/WSMN-1590-s22877/) at (I believe, and I shall confirm or emend this) 15:00 Chowder Time.


And, aye, they stream on the web.

Tomorrow!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 09, 2014, 02:51:56 PM
Well, I certainly had a good time.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on February 09, 2014, 03:27:36 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 09, 2014, 02:51:56 PM
Well, I certainly had a good time.

Is it possible to hear it post facto?  Because of weather I had to be on the road, and could not hear it on-line.

Or is there a transcript? 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 09, 2014, 03:30:28 PM
Ah'm a-checkin' on whether it was recorded.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on February 09, 2014, 05:43:16 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 05, 2014, 08:19:11 AM
Quite close . . . all the ringers read from the score, so they know what's going on around them, and I highlight the notes that they ring.

Before I get there, though, I have to make sure either that each ringer only has two bells to mind, or time to switch to and from a third (and even, at times, a fourth . . . .)
Can your ringers do four-in-hand?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: mn dave on February 10, 2014, 11:49:31 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 09, 2014, 03:30:28 PM
Ah'm a-checkin' on whether it was recorded.

I'm interested as well.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 10, 2014, 11:59:33 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 27, 2014, 04:05:57 AM
Well, news this morning is actually related to White Nights — the saxophone choir version of the first Intermezzo will get a read-through this Wednesday (and, yes, that means I need to send parts ASAP . . . .)

Nana also writes to acknowledge receipt of the Credo and Agnus Dei.  Very excited about this;  I know it cannot be especially soon, but I think that this may be the best prospect for a performance of the complete Mass.  (To be sure, one reason it cannot be especially soon is, I need yet to compose the Gloria and Sanctus.)

Nana wrote today, and likes the Agnus Dei surpassing well.

Quote from: karlhenning on January 28, 2014, 05:42:02 AM
I did get the saxophone parts out . . . .

. . . but their rehearsal last Wednesday was canceled thanks to Nika (was it?), so Kevin plans to read the Intermezzo this Wednesday evening.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 10, 2014, 12:00:49 PM
Quote from: jochanaan on February 09, 2014, 05:43:16 PM
Can your ringers do four-in-hand?

Not practical, I think, with the way this one is written, with rhythmically independent voices.

And they are finding the counting challenging as it is :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 11, 2014, 03:48:54 PM
Okay, finally got a start on the baritone saxophone line . . . I may pitch half of it tomorrow (or not) . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 12, 2014, 11:46:43 AM
Okay!  The Reinhardt University Percussion Ensemble (Oliva Kieffer—director) perform Journey to the Dayspring (http://youtu.be/WaVDqIp5Rt4?t=25m33s), October 2013.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 13, 2014, 05:55:31 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 02, 2013, 05:00:52 PM
Just started a quartet for a brace of concerts to straddle January-February, the quartet to be called (in homage to a creation of our Cato's) Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels.

Quote from: karlhenning on September 19, 2013, 04:16:07 AM
Dance of the Cheeky Devils

Hah, to both of these!

Did I mention that Paul Cienniwa and EmmaLee Holmes Hicks are to play Plotting as the prelude to the FCB service on 30 March?  The service is broadcast on radio, and streams via the net . . . but not the entire prelude will be broadcast, I expect.  There will be a recording of the whole thing.

I have promised D'Anna and Peter to have the finished Crystalline Ship to them n/l/t Presidents' Day.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 13, 2014, 05:56:44 AM
Now, if I can schedule something for May, that will be five months in a row, not simply of Henningmusick, but of Henningmusick premières . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 13, 2014, 06:16:10 AM
Oh, and the Libellas will sing Annabel Lee again (I am thinking that's another March event) . . . Olivia Kieffer is enthusiastic about My Island Home, so maybe that will be "the May 2014 première" . . . .

Then, of course, the pressure will be to arrange a June event . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 13, 2014, 07:00:39 AM
Cor, and I was forgetting that both Sara and Kirstin will play NicodemusCould this be the year at last of a Henningmusick première each month of the twelve?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 13, 2014, 09:23:31 AM
Enough of a wintry mix that I've decided simply to cancel choir rehearsal tonight.  Charles is writing a piece for voice & clarinet for us to perform on Sunday's service in lieu of the choir.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on February 13, 2014, 10:57:26 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 13, 2014, 07:00:39 AM
Cor, and I was forgetting that both Sara and Kirstin will play Nicodemus! Could this be the year at last of a Henningmusick première each month of the twelve?

Well, sure!

And let the good news spread!

SO many of your works need to be better known, and Annabel Lee is one of the best choral works I have heard.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on February 13, 2014, 06:36:13 PM
I wonder if we can get some Henningmusick on record? I know Karl mentioned something about dealing with Naxos before, but I don't really remember the details of that story.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 13, 2014, 07:06:21 PM
All on spec, as yet, no actual contact.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on February 14, 2014, 05:39:07 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 13, 2014, 07:06:21 PM
All on spec, as yet, no actual contact.

Ah, okay. I was talking to another composer a couple of years ago and I understand it that the composer has to fund the recording or Naxos meets them halfway? I can't quite remember.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 14, 2014, 05:57:08 AM
It does seem to be easier if the composer pretty much carries his own water . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on February 14, 2014, 06:39:48 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 14, 2014, 05:57:08 AM
It does seem to be easier if the composer pretty much carries his own water . . . .

Oh, okay. I hope you get some of your music recorded and commercially released at some point, Karl. I'd definitely be picking me up some Henningmusick. 8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 14, 2014, 06:54:36 AM
Thanks for the kind thought!  I am still hopeful.

But, perhaps even more importantly, patient ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on February 14, 2014, 05:07:07 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 14, 2014, 06:54:36 AM
Thanks for the kind thought!  I am still hopeful.

But, perhaps even more importantly, patient ;)

You're welcome. I think your time in the sun will happen. Yes, patience is key to everything. :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 15, 2014, 05:12:56 PM
Thanks! Similarly, I'd spend $25 on lottery tickets sooner than pay such a fee 8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on February 16, 2014, 02:02:41 AM
Do they ask job applicants for fees with resumes? Well, I've heard that some web-based companies do such things--scam artists. That fee is just tacky. :P
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 16, 2014, 12:08:53 PM
Okay, I think The Crystalline Ship may be done!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 17, 2014, 06:26:25 AM
The Ship doth sail!  The score is transposed, but if you read the bari sax line in bass clef and subtract three sharps, you're good.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 17, 2014, 06:27:21 AM
And an adaptation of just what everyone was expecting for The 9th Ear
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on February 17, 2014, 01:33:01 PM
Cross post from listening thread... 8)

Quote from: TheGSMoeller on February 17, 2014, 01:31:35 PM
Henning: Op114a just what everyone was expecting II

Totally groovy, full of life, and just flat out wonderful.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 17, 2014, 04:04:42 PM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 18, 2014, 04:54:38 PM
It's not much work for the day, but it's a start.  I had sketched mm. 1-8 on the train this morning.  In that sketch, m. 8 was actually pure octaves — which in this context, sound bad!  (I mean it.)  So the alteration of m. 8 through to m. 11 was additional work this evening.

As I confessed, not a great deal of work . . . but it will set neurons in motion tonight, and tomorrow morning, I shall set off on a tear, and the game will be afoot.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 22, 2014, 03:59:49 AM
Gradually more Dysfunction over the past few busy days:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on February 24, 2014, 07:55:08 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 22, 2014, 03:59:49 AM
Gradually more Dysfunction over the past few busy days:

I especially love bars 10, 20-21, and the whole back and forth.

Which part is dysfunctional and which is the extortionist?  Hmmm!   ???
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 24, 2014, 02:56:49 PM
Thanks!

The piece goes places I hadn't particularly thought it would . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: kishnevi on February 24, 2014, 05:58:55 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 24, 2014, 02:56:49 PM
Thanks!

The piece goes places I hadn't particularly thought it would . . . .

Perhaps a sign that it's dysfunctioning in a high quality way.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 25, 2014, 03:00:36 AM
Hmmm
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 25, 2014, 03:10:05 AM
A saxophone quartet has a call for scores (http://www.asylumquartet.com/call-for-scores/), deadline of 1 March. The mischief-maker in me is considering arranging the Agnus Dei for the call . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 25, 2014, 03:24:47 AM
One of the new music ensembles in Boston who tirelessly champion living composers (only not you, Mr Henning) features an old acquaintance of mine on cello.  Now, I bear him not the least shade of ill will, he doesn't drive the group, and he has music to make rather than fighting any speculative battles.

But I have found an email address for him (he teaches cello at a local school), so I am sending him Nicodemus.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 25, 2014, 03:06:24 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 17, 2014, 06:27:21 AM
And an adaptation of just what everyone was expecting for The 9th Ear

Pleased to report that Jim confirms that I haven't asked anything unidiomatic of the mandocello!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 25, 2014, 03:20:42 PM
And, well, this is shaping up quite the way I've wanted it . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 26, 2014, 01:58:12 AM
. . . although I find the music doesn't suit the title so well as I mean.  Thinking seriously of switching to a different title.  (Saving the title for music of genuine dysfunction . . . .)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on February 26, 2014, 03:40:21 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 26, 2014, 01:58:12 AM
(Saving the title for music of genuine dysfunction . . . .)

That must mean you will soon be taking the plunge into 19-tone scales!   :o :o :o ??? ??? ???
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 26, 2014, 06:03:26 AM
Hah!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 26, 2014, 08:11:55 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 25, 2014, 03:24:47 AM
. . . But I have found an email address for him (he teaches cello at a local school), so I am sending him Nicodemus.

Just a tickler: day 1 of not hearing back ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on February 26, 2014, 08:29:01 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 26, 2014, 08:11:55 AM
Just a tickler: day 1 of not hearing back ;)

Is there a possible bias against a composer not currently attached to a university?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 26, 2014, 08:30:18 AM
He may just be busy;  the e-mail address I have is attached to the University, but that is certainly not his only gig.

Or . . . well, your suggestion is a possibility.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 28, 2014, 10:41:44 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 25, 2014, 03:10:05 AM
A saxophone quartet has a call for scores (http://www.asylumquartet.com/call-for-scores/), deadline of 1 March. The mischief-maker in me is considering arranging the Agnus Dei for the call . . . .

It arranges quite well . . . and (barring some adjusted slurs, and perhaps striking some repeated notes which were a textual exigencey for the Ur-text) the work is done, and I think I shall send it in tomorrow for the call.  I don't want to call it Agnus Dei for this purpose, and I haven't been happy with such substitutions as Motet for sax quartet . . . just to slap a title on it for the call, I may use the title Brothers, If They Only Knew It.  Or (an alternative which just occurred to me as I was typing) Brass Voices.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 01, 2014, 07:03:27 AM
Here is the saxophone quartet;  submitted it just a minute or so ago.


While I'm at it . . . going to make this into a flute quartet for Nicole down Georgia way . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 01, 2014, 07:34:05 AM
Sure enough, an octave higher it lies perfectly well for piccolo, two flutes in C and alto flute.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on March 01, 2014, 08:01:05 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 01, 2014, 07:34:05 AM
Sure enough, an octave higher it lies perfectly well for piccolo, two flutes in C and alto flute.

Music as flexible as that of Herr J.S. Bach!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on March 01, 2014, 05:54:25 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 01, 2014, 07:34:05 AM
Sure enough, an octave higher it lies perfectly well for piccolo, two flutes in C and alto flute.
Would that be called "flauting" convention? :D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 02, 2014, 04:10:08 PM
A few weeks ago, when a snow storm interfered with choir rehearsal, Charles wrote a piece (bass voice & clarinet) for the two of us to perform at the following service in the choir's stead.  The day of the service, he suggested we should write pieces for the two of us in this wise;  so I have started a setting of the 130th Psalm . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 04, 2014, 06:36:21 AM
Okay, here's such news as I've got . . . Paul has been practicing Plotting, and he "testifies to the awesomeness of the harpsichord part."  He and EmmaLee start rehearsing together Friday.

Furthermore, Paul will be the choirmaster preparing the ladies choir for a performance of The Planets by the New Bedford Symphony in May . . .

QuoteOne of my team/ensemble-building strategies with the Planets ladies will be to have them learn a short a cappella piece for fun. If--and only if--it's up to standard, would you allow this short piece to be sung in the context of the pre-concert lecture? This would serve as a warmup for the ladies; give them more to do; give them on-stage presence in an off-stage performance; and build more audience for the lecture and, in turn, the concert.

My plan would be to not let them know this is in the works and that we're only learning the piece for team/ensemble-building purposes. That way, if it sucks, we don't have to let them down by not doing it. But if it's good, we can make a decision and announcement during performance week.

The piece under advisement is the SSA version of the Alleluia in D.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 04, 2014, 08:51:09 AM
Some nearly news . . . Although nothing yet has emerged from Alabama viz. just what everyone was expecting, I have struck up an acquaintance with a clarinet/marimba duo right here in Boston (!), Transient Canvas (http://www.transientcanvas.com/).  They are playing in nearby Somerville, Mass. in a couple of weeks, so I shall go to meet Amy & Matt in person.  I've sent the score not only of just what everyone was expecting, but also of Angular Whimsies . . . just in case Matt will consider a piece for vibraphone and bongos in lieu of the marimba.

We shall see . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 05, 2014, 10:45:45 AM
Re-post & refresh:

Fancy on Psalm 80 from the Scottish Psalter, Op.34 № 3, performed by Carson Cooman, on YouTube. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772705.html#msg772705)

Journey to the Dayspring, Op.40 on YouTube (http://youtu.be/WaVDqIp5Rt4?t=25m33s)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part I ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754765.html#msg754765)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part II ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754766.html#msg754766)

Blue Shamrock, Op.63 for clarinet unaccompanied, at Amazon. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770448.html#msg770448)

Timbrel and Dance, Op.73 [ St Paul's choir plus ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg628919.html#msg628919)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6, arr. for saxophone choir (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765047.html#msg765047)

26 February De profundis, Op.78 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg396045.html#msg396045) [ Jaya Lakshminarayan & friends ]

Moonrise, Op.84 for brass quintet. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767632.html#msg767632) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

Moonrise, Op.84a for flute choir in six parts. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg761602.html#msg761602) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

15 March Passion rehearsal A (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/dress-rehearsal.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal B (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/shut-up-n-let-music-do-talkin-some-more.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal C (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/corrivideum.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

12 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/revisiting-moon.html) [ k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble (Bloom/Henning/Cienniwa) ]

18 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/later-at-kings.html) [ Bloom/Henning ]

23 May pre-concert rehearsal (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/05/rehearsal-day-of.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

22 June recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/ande-then-there-was-library.html) [ N. Chamberlain/B. Chamberlain/Henning ]

Score of The Wind, the Sky, &amp; the Wheeling Stars, Part I (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg443626.html#msg443626)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, &amp; the Wheeling Stars, Part II (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg443627.html#msg443627)

Love is the spirit of this church (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg694587.html#msg694587), Op.85 № 3

Nicodemus brings myrrh and aloes for the burial of the Christ (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg739688.html#msg739688), Op.85 № 4 for cello & piano

The Passion According to St John (http://www.mediafire.com/?wdpk77t7m042s7o), Op.92 (on MediaFire, courtesy of Johan)

Lutosawski’s Lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648397.html#msg648397), Op.96a № 1 (string quartet)

Marginalia (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg647890.html#msg647890), Op.96a № 2 (string quartet)

Après-lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649237.html#msg649237), Op.96a № 3 (string quartet)

Score of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444980.html#msg444980)

MIDI of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg436576.html#msg436576)

Score of Suspension Bridge (In Daves Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444979.html#msg444979)

MIDI of Suspension Bridge (In Daves Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444978.html#msg444978)

Score of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg445883.html#msg445883)

MIDI of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg446478.html#msg446478)

Johan's MediaFire folder, including the whole of Dana's première performance of the Viola Sonata (http://www.mediafire.com/?nnp5543z74szn)

Angular Whimsies, Op.100a (bass clarinet, percussion [two players] & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767841.html#msg767841)

Whimsy brevis, Op.100b (bass flute & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg769046.html#msg769046)

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648257.html#msg648257), Op.104 № 4

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649947.html#msg649947), Op.104 № 5

Kyrie (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg644073.html#msg644073), Op.106 № 1

Credo (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772439.html#msg772439), Op.106 № 3

Brothers, If They Only Knew It (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780342.html#msg780342), saxophone quartet (after Op.106 № 5)

Agnus Dei (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg773090.html#msg773090), Op.106 № 5

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 1, Eritis sicut Deus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg706128.html#msg706128)

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 2, . . . scientes bonum . . . (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg709377.html#msg709377)

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 3, . . . et malum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg714290.html#msg714290)

In the Artist's Studio (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg654805.html#msg654805), work-in-progress

Thoreau in Concord Jail (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708916.html#msg708916), Op.109 for clarinet solo

http://www.youtube.com/v/iDY7Dc41vL0

Airy Distillates (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648674.html#msg648674), Op.110 for flute solo

Annabel Lee (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg704486.html#msg704486), Op.111 for vocal quartet

http://www.youtube.com/v/tN3aMOrzEb8

Misapprehension (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708245.html#msg708245), Op.112 for clarinet choir

The Mystic Trumpeter (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg734021.html#msg734021), Op.113 № 1 for soprano & clarinet

Après-mystère (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737681.html#msg737681), Op.113 № 2 for flute & clarinet And MIDI (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737682.html#msg737682)

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg756625.html#msg756625), Op.114 for clarinet & marimba

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777532.html#msg777532), Op.114a for clarinet, mandocello & double bass

My Island Home (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg766258.html#msg766258), Op.115 for percussion ensemble

Plotting (y is the new x) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765893.html#msg765893), Op.116 for violin & harpsichord

Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg768713.html#msg768713), Op.117 (fl, cl in A, gtr & cb) [ and at Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-jazz-for) ]

When the morning stars sang together, and the sons of God shouted for joy (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770046.html#msg770046), Op.118 № 1 (shakuhachi, drum & handbell choir)

Divinum mysterium (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg775091.html#msg775091), Op.118 № 2 (choir unison & handbells)

Psalm 130 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780713.html#msg780713), Op.118 № 3 (clarinet & bass voice) [work-in-progress]

The Crystalline Ship (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777531.html#msg777531), Op.119 № 1 (mezzo-soprano & baritone sxophone)

I Saw People Walking Around Like Trees (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg779464.html#msg779464), Op.120 (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum) [work-in-progress]

8 Oct 2013 recital at King's Chapel (http://instantencore.com/music/details.aspx?PId=5106840)

Henningmusick at ReverbNation (http://www.reverbnation.com/karlhenning).

Henningmusick at Instant Encore (http://instantencore.com/contributor/contributor.aspx?CId=5142566).

About an hour's worth of Henningmusick, too, at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1)

The 9th Ear at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/9th-ear).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 09, 2014, 04:17:47 PM
Not sure if it is truly done, or if I am just a bit tired at this point.

Will let my brain sleep on't.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 10, 2014, 03:55:32 AM
It's about done . . . I think that, if my mild dissatisfaction is found to linger this morning, the remedy is not any radical matter.

Of course, there are practical typographical concerns . . . particularly Dan's notations for the frame-drum sounds (maybe I should just try to reduce the font . . . wonder if I can do that particularly, rather than redifing the font size globally for those "Technique" text objects).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 10, 2014, 04:00:35 AM
Or I could simply reduce that staff . . . that might be the easy fix.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on March 10, 2014, 04:27:04 AM
A quasi "pizzicato" for the flute! 

I have never seen that in a score! 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 10, 2014, 05:14:35 AM
It's a technique I saw in Nicole's video (http://youtu.be/Kp9mm1zApSs?t=19s).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 10, 2014, 05:17:06 AM
. . . which is to say, I heard Nicole use that technique (among others) when she was up here in Massachusetts and we played a few recitals together . . . I hadn't quite taken stock of it at the time  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 10, 2014, 08:56:21 AM
Okay, I've found an octave I don't like (cl and db, m. 132) . . . that will not be an onerous repair.

Largely, though, I think I am content.  I am wavering between leaving it be (modifying that octave), and the insertion of perhaps a single measure.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on March 10, 2014, 01:03:28 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 10, 2014, 04:00:35 AM
Or I could simply reduce that staff . . . that might be the easy fix.
You'd make a great CEO, Karl, with your staff reductions. :laugh:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on March 10, 2014, 02:33:12 PM
Quote from: jochanaan on March 10, 2014, 01:03:28 PM
You'd make a great CEO, Karl, with your staff reductions. :laugh:

Wocka Wocka!

B sharp or C your unemployment office!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 10, 2014, 02:54:44 PM
Okay, just a little modification, and I do think she's done.

(The title would be much less mysterious for want of the word like: I see people walking about trees . . . .)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 10, 2014, 03:54:41 PM
Cato has brought to my attention an odd artifact... an ottava which refers to a clarinet cue in the bass part.....
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 11, 2014, 02:06:59 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 10, 2014, 02:54:44 PM
(The title would be much less mysterious for want of the word like: I see people walking about trees . . . .)

Or the addition of the word who: I see people walking about who like trees . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 11, 2014, 04:06:40 AM
I found a typo in the clarinet part, as well: The Bb (written) on the first beat of m. 20 is correct;  for the very last note of the measure, that sixteenth-note ought to cancel the flat for a B-natural.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 11, 2014, 08:15:34 AM
Okay, I've heard from Dan, and he, too, is rarin' to go.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on March 11, 2014, 08:36:46 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 10, 2014, 02:54:44 PM

(The title would be much less mysterious for want of the word like: I see people walking about trees . . . .)

Quote from: karlhenning on March 11, 2014, 02:06:59 AM
Or the addition of the word who: I see people walking about who like trees . . . .

Of course, even more mysterious would be:

I See Trees Walking Around Like People.  ???
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 11, 2014, 11:27:23 AM
The violinist who will be playing Plotting (she and Paul begin rehearsing together this Friday) on her doctoral recital:

http://www.youtube.com/v/jjL7drcdGfo
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 11, 2014, 11:37:06 AM
And, for the Zowie factor:  can you believe that this handheld video of the Burial section from the St John Passion, Op.92 has been viewed 350 times?

http://www.youtube.com/v/8netMuAHFkI
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 12, 2014, 10:13:34 AM
How fortunate a composer, to know so many fine musicians who are keen to play a new piece . . . Peter, Charles & Dan have all checked in, and the first rehearsal of I see people walking about like trees will be this coming Tuesday at seventeen-hundred.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on March 12, 2014, 06:15:42 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 11, 2014, 11:37:06 AM
And, for the Zowie factor:  can you believe that this handheld video of the Burial section from the St John Passion, Op.92 has been viewed 350 times?

http://www.youtube.com/v/8netMuAHFkI

Not hard to believe for me, Karl, it's gorgeous music.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 13, 2014, 11:06:59 AM
Thank you.

Only a rehearsal this evening, but I have the HMMCU all charged up in hopes of capturing The Crystalline Ship as D'Anna & Peter practice in Harvard Square this afternoon.

Heinrich is having his choir sing a variety of settings of For God so loved the world during Lent, and has invited me to send him something.  I started sketching yesterday, but perhaps I am distracted . . . didn't feel I was going anywhere.  I've had the idea of adapting the Nunc dimittis from of old to this text . . . started scrawling that over lunch today.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 14, 2014, 08:40:16 AM
Rehearsal at the Friends Meeting in Cambridge (which is not tonight's concert space . . . but a nice space!) went very well.  I did not record the rehearsal, but the battery remains fully charged for tonight's concert!

D'Anna asked me about the text, because she seemed to wonder if her interpretation was correct. I replied that one of the things which attracted me to the text was its fruitful ambivalence, and that if her interpretation differed from mine, probably hers was every bit as good . . . so: They got nothing from me! Ah-ha!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on March 14, 2014, 12:49:26 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 14, 2014, 08:40:16 AM
Rehearsal at the Friends Meeting in Cambridge (which is not tonight's concert space . . . but a nice space!) went very well.  I did not record the rehearsal, but the battery remains fully charged for tonight's concert!

D'Anna asked me about the text, because she seemed to wonder if her interpretation was correct. I replied that one of the things which attracted me to the text was its fruitful ambivalence, and that if her interpretation differed from mine, probably hers was every bit as good . . . so: They got nothing from me! Ah-ha!

Excellent phrase!

The excitement builds!  I hope there is a large audience!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 14, 2014, 01:03:45 PM
It's a reasonably well established series. I shall report, and soon!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 14, 2014, 02:29:36 PM
I'm a little early... greetings from Charles Street!

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/15/9y7atyby.jpg)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 14, 2014, 02:53:07 PM
And now for something completely different: a baritone saxophone on a stage (in a church).

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/15/ajuna9e9.jpg)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 14, 2014, 08:16:00 PM
The curator of this concert series at Advent, Matt Samolis, recorded the concert, and his recording will be better.  But I did record The Crystalline Ship with mine own handheld device, and I'll make it available tomorrow.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on March 15, 2014, 03:15:38 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 14, 2014, 08:16:00 PM
The curator of this concert series at Advent, Matt Samolis, recorded the concert, and his recording will be better.  But I did record The Crystalline Ship with mine own handheld device, and I'll make it available tomorrow.

Great!  We assume everything went splendidly!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 15, 2014, 05:58:27 AM
Beautifully and musically . . . but presently, you may hear for yourself :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 15, 2014, 05:58:45 AM
(I am even now listening to the audio for the first time . . . .)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 15, 2014, 06:15:14 AM
Cato, YHM!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 15, 2014, 03:06:14 PM
For a couple of days, I tried tinkering with John iii.16 in Latin . . . but I think I am going to go with the Douay-Rheims English translation (which is P.D.): For God so loved the world, as to give His only begotten Son; that whosoever believeth in Him, may not perish, but may have life everlasting.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 15, 2014, 06:48:44 PM
I must add a keyboard reduction for rehearsal, but she's done:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 16, 2014, 03:22:59 AM
Word just in from Heinrich: not too late!  After church, I shall see to the keyboard reduction.

The handbell pieces have been pushed to next week . . . and I think we shall be missing some ringers at rehearsal today, so che sarà, sarà . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on March 16, 2014, 04:49:17 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 15, 2014, 03:06:14 PM
For a couple of days, I tried tinkering with John iii.16 in Latin . . . but I think I am going to go with the Douay-Rheims English translation (which is P.D.): For God so loved the world, as to give His only begotten Son; that whosoever believeth in Him, may not perish, but may have life everlasting.

Good choice!  That translation is the one I grew up with, and is a classic.

Ultimately the composer needs the text which will generate the music.  I have always been amazed by some texts, e.g. Schoenberg's Jakobsleiter, seemingly not very musical, yet it worked for the composer (he wrote it).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on March 16, 2014, 04:55:34 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 14, 2014, 08:16:00 PM
The curator of this concert series at Advent, Matt Samolis, recorded the concert, and his recording will be better.  But I did record The Crystalline Ship with mine own handheld device, and I'll make it available tomorrow.

Excellent performance of Karl's excellent composition!  The music for the baritone saxophone has a sea-chanty flavor, and the "ship's horn" quality of the instrument helps to create a proper atmosphere for the singer.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on March 16, 2014, 05:01:56 AM
Quote from: Cato on March 16, 2014, 04:55:34 AM
Excellent performance of Karl's excellent composition!  The music for the baritone saxophone has a sea-chanty flavor, and the "ship's horn" quality of the instrument helps to create a proper atmosphere for the singer.
+1
Beautiful work, Karl!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 16, 2014, 05:20:06 AM
Thank you, gents!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 16, 2014, 12:13:39 PM
So, Heinrich likes it . . . but (what I should have guessed) he cannot use the doxology at King's Chapel.  So some second-gen. re-texting is imminent . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 16, 2014, 01:46:16 PM
Okay (a bit geeky of me, I suppose, but I really enjoyed the small-scale puzzle of re-texting that final section) . . . For God so loved the world, hold the Doxology, Smokey:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 17, 2014, 02:04:06 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 17, 2014, 06:27:21 AM
And an adaptation of just what everyone was expecting for The 9th Ear

Word just in from Jim Dalton, and the writing for mandocello is fine.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Brahmsian on March 17, 2014, 05:24:11 AM
The Crystalline Ship, Op. 119 No. 1

First Listen:

A splendid piece, Karl!  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 17, 2014, 05:25:57 AM
Thanks, Ray!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 17, 2014, 09:59:20 AM
EmmaLee and Paul rehearsed Plotting together for the first time today. (They meant to rehearse Friday, but Em was feeling poorly.)  Paul tweets: "What a wonderful piece! Everything comes together really well."

The première is this Saturday evening, at the Norman Bird Sanctuary in Newport, Rhode Island (http://www.normanbirdsanctuary.org/special-events/newport-string-project/).  They will also play it as Prelude to the Sunday morning service at First Church in Boston.  So I should have one (and possible two) recording(s).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 17, 2014, 02:55:17 PM
I can stop anytime . . .

(Actually, however they may go, this coming Sunday we're doing both bell pieces presently in the folders . . . so we need music for Easter . . . .)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 17, 2014, 03:31:53 PM
Re-post & refresh:

Fancy on Psalm 80 from the Scottish Psalter, Op.34 № 3, performed by Carson Cooman, on YouTube. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772705.html#msg772705)

Journey to the Dayspring, Op.40 on YouTube (http://youtu.be/WaVDqIp5Rt4?t=25m33s)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part I ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754765.html#msg754765)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part II ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754766.html#msg754766)

Blue Shamrock, Op.63 for clarinet unaccompanied, at Amazon. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770448.html#msg770448)

Timbrel and Dance, Op.73 [ St Paul's choir plus ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg628919.html#msg628919)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6, arr. for saxophone choir (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765047.html#msg765047)

26 February De profundis, Op.78 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg396045.html#msg396045) [ Jaya Lakshminarayan & friends ]

Moonrise, Op.84 for brass quintet. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767632.html#msg767632) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

Moonrise, Op.84a for flute choir in six parts. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg761602.html#msg761602) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

15 March Passion rehearsal A (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/dress-rehearsal.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal B (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/shut-up-n-let-music-do-talkin-some-more.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal C (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/corrivideum.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

Conclusion of the 19 Mar 2010 performance by Sine Nomine of the St John Passion, Op.92:

http://www.youtube.com/v/8netMuAHFkI

12 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/revisiting-moon.html) [ k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble (Bloom/Henning/Cienniwa) ]

18 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/later-at-kings.html) [ Bloom/Henning ]

23 May pre-concert rehearsal (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/05/rehearsal-day-of.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

22 June recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/ande-then-there-was-library.html) [ N. Chamberlain/B. Chamberlain/Henning ]

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part I (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg443626.html#msg443626)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part II (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg443627.html#msg443627)

Love is the spirit of this church (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg694587.html#msg694587), Op.85 № 3

Nicodemus brings myrrh and aloes for the burial of the Christ (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg739688.html#msg739688), Op.85 № 4 for cello & piano

For God so loved the world, after Op.87 № 9 {Would you like the Doxology with that?} Yes (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784410.html#msg784410) | No (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784446.html#msg784446)

The Passion According to St John (http://www.mediafire.com/?wdpk77t7m042s7o), Op.92 (on MediaFire, courtesy of Johan)

Lutosawski’s Lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648397.html#msg648397), Op.96a № 1 (string quartet)

Marginalia (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg647890.html#msg647890), Op.96a № 2 (string quartet)

Après-lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649237.html#msg649237), Op.96a № 3 (string quartet)

Score of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444980.html#msg444980)

MIDI of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg436576.html#msg436576)

Score of Suspension Bridge (In Daves Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444979.html#msg444979)

MIDI of Suspension Bridge (In Daves Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444978.html#msg444978)

Score of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg445883.html#msg445883)

MIDI of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg446478.html#msg446478)

Johan's MediaFire folder, including the whole of Dana's première performance of the Viola Sonata (http://www.mediafire.com/?nnp5543z74szn)

Angular Whimsies, Op.100a (bass clarinet, percussion [two players] & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767841.html#msg767841)

Whimsy brevis, Op.100b (bass flute & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg769046.html#msg769046)

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648257.html#msg648257), Op.104 № 4

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649947.html#msg649947), Op.104 № 5

Kyrie (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg644073.html#msg644073), Op.106 № 1

Credo (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772439.html#msg772439), Op.106 № 3

Brothers, If They Only Knew It (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780342.html#msg780342), saxophone quartet (after Op.106 № 5)

Agnus Dei (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg773090.html#msg773090), Op.106 № 5

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 1, Eritis sicut Deus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg706128.html#msg706128)

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 2, . . . scientes bonum . . . (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg709377.html#msg709377)

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 3, . . . et malum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg714290.html#msg714290)

In the Artist's Studio (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg654805.html#msg654805), work-in-progress

Thoreau in Concord Jail (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708916.html#msg708916), Op.109 for clarinet solo

http://www.youtube.com/v/iDY7Dc41vL0

Airy Distillates (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648674.html#msg648674), Op.110 for flute solo

Annabel Lee (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg704486.html#msg704486), Op.111 for vocal quartet

http://www.youtube.com/v/tN3aMOrzEb8

Misapprehension (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708245.html#msg708245), Op.112 for clarinet choir

The Mystic Trumpeter (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg734021.html#msg734021), Op.113 № 1 for soprano & clarinet

Après-mystère (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737681.html#msg737681), Op.113 № 2 for flute & clarinet And MIDI (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737682.html#msg737682)

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg756625.html#msg756625), Op.114 for clarinet & marimba

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777532.html#msg777532), Op.114a for clarinet, mandocello & double bass

My Island Home (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg766258.html#msg766258), Op.115 for percussion ensemble

Plotting (y is the new x) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765893.html#msg765893), Op.116 for violin & harpsichord

Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg768713.html#msg768713), Op.117 (fl, cl in A, gtr & cb) [ and at Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-jazz-for) ]

When the morning stars sang together, and the sons of God shouted for joy (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770046.html#msg770046), Op.118 № 1 (shakuhachi, drum & handbell choir)

Divinum mysterium (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg775091.html#msg775091), Op.118 № 2 (choir unison & handbells)

Easter Stikheron (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784746.html#msg784746), Op.118 № 3 (choir SATB & handbells)

Psalm 130 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780713.html#msg780713), Op.118 № 4 (clarinet & bass voice) [work-in-progress]

The Crystalline Ship (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777531.html#msg777531), Op.119 № 1 (mezzo-soprano & baritone saxophone)

I Saw People Walking Around Like Trees (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg782776.html#msg782776), Op.120 (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum)

8 Oct 2013 recital at King's Chapel (http://instantencore.com/music/details.aspx?PId=5106840)

Henningmusick at ReverbNation (http://www.reverbnation.com/karlhenning).

Henningmusick at Instant Encore (http://instantencore.com/contributor/contributor.aspx?CId=5142566).

About an hour's worth of Henningmusick, too, at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1)

The 9th Ear at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/9th-ear).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on March 17, 2014, 08:53:59 PM
Karl, I just finished the second movement of your Viola Sonata and enjoyed it very much. Very nice work my man! Was this work written with a particular violist in mind? I have a friend on FB, who's also a member here on GMG, although quite infrequent member, that studies at the Royal College of Music and is an amazing violist. His name is Elliot Corner. You may want to look him up. He's also a composer and has his own thread here on GMG. I think he would play this work beautifully for you.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 18, 2014, 02:10:49 AM
In fact, I wrote it for a GMG-er, Dana Huyge, and that is he a-playing.  I do know our Elliott, too . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 18, 2014, 05:29:57 AM
Well, it's a beautiful day — and we have our initial rehearsal of the quartet (I see people walking about like trees) late this afternoon.  I am expecting to revisit How to Tell (Chasing the Tail of Nothing) as well, and perhaps Charles's two Angel pieces, in their bari saxofied version.

The other spot of potential news is, that one of my choristers in Danvers heard a choral concert directed by one Chad William Kidd, and she was so moved by the experience that she exhorted me to get in contact with him.  This have I done, and I've sent him the three movements presently ready of the Mass.  Who knows?

That exercise in networking reminded me that I have not heard aught from Julian Wachner, so I tried ringing . . . and left vx-mail.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on March 18, 2014, 05:08:38 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 18, 2014, 02:10:49 AM
In fact, I wrote it for a GMG-er, Dana Huyge, and that is he a-playing.  I do know our Elliott, too . . . .

Nice, Karl. Beautiful work I finished the third movement earlier. I'd like to see this piece in a concert recital.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 19, 2014, 02:04:14 AM
Well . . . life has taken over (he's gotten married and now has a bairn), but in principle Dana is willing to create the piece again.

Last night's rehearsal was a blast.  There are enough "moving parts," rhythmically, to I see people walking about like trees that we focused an practicing a number of passages;  but in short-ish order, we got the entire piece in fair shape.

The trio, How to Tell (Chasing the Tail of Nothing) . . . well, when I was printing myself a new part yesterday (and making an extra copy of one page, because there was no good page turn unto it), I immediately thought, This one is a lot more work than the quartet I just wrote  8)   Peter, Dan & I read through the whole piece, but generally under tempo.  The good news is, that even though it's been three years since we first (and last) played it, we all still sort of have the piece in our fingers.  When we get together for the next rehearsal on Sunday, we start out with an hour dedicated to the trio . . . and I know what I am practicing on Saturday . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 19, 2014, 05:27:32 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on March 18, 2014, 05:08:38 PM
Nice, Karl. Beautiful work I finished the third movement earlier.

The first, oh I forget, 35 measures? of the third movement predated the Sonata . . . it was a sketch (Tango in Boston) which I started drawing up when I first met Peter Lekx here in Boston.  He was quite busy even then, wrapping up a double major at BU (modern viola and Baroque violin, IIRC) . . . so I did not pursue the piece at the time.  When Dana first suggested a Viola Sonata for his Master's recital, I immediately knew that I wanted to "redeem" the Tango in Boston incipit for the third movement.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 19, 2014, 06:39:41 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 04, 2014, 08:51:09 AM
Some nearly news . . . Although nothing yet has emerged from Alabama viz. just what everyone was expecting, I have struck up an acquaintance with a clarinet/marimba duo right here in Boston (!), Transient Canvas (http://www.transientcanvas.com/).  They are playing in nearby Somerville, Mass. in a couple of weeks, so I shall go to meet Amy & Matt in person.  I've sent the score not only of just what everyone was expecting, but also of Angular Whimsies . . . just in case Matt will consider a piece for vibraphone and bongos in lieu of the marimba.

We shall see . . . .

I'm going to meet Amy & Matt this evening, Transient Canvas (http://www.transientcanvas.com/)[/b] are playing a concert in Somerville's Davis Square (not at all far from where the k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble rehearsed last night).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on March 19, 2014, 06:52:34 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on March 18, 2014, 05:08:38 PM
Nice, Karl. Beautiful work I finished the third movement earlier. I'd like to see this piece in a concert recital.

I wrote an analysis of the work on my other computer, and can re-post it here later today: if you have downloaded the score, you might find it of interest.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 19, 2014, 08:45:34 AM
Over my lunch break, I started sketching (what I have thought of doing for some little time) an arrangement for my choir of "My Lord, What a Morning."
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 19, 2014, 09:24:09 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 02, 2014, 04:10:08 PM
A few weeks ago, when a snow storm interfered with choir rehearsal, Charles wrote a piece (bass voice & clarinet) for the two of us to perform at the following service in the choir's stead.  The day of the service, he suggested we should write pieces for the two of us in this wise;  so I have started a setting of the 130th Psalm . . . .

Well, this will actually wind up being № 6, I think . . . I re-assigned № 3 to the Easter Stikheron arrangement, № 4 will probably be My Lord, What a Morning . . . and I need to whip up another Easter piece for the handbell choir, which I expect will be № 5.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on March 20, 2014, 03:17:00 PM
Quote from: Cato on March 19, 2014, 06:52:34 AM
I wrote an analysis of the work on my other computer, and can re-post it here later today: if you have downloaded the score, you might find it of interest.

Here it is: my analysis of Karl's Viola Sonata:

In the first movement, you hear the shadow of Alban Berg in the Viola: a mysterious yearning arises from a kind of struggling non-tonal tonality.  Note that even in the first bar, in the 5:4 figure of 16ths, one hears a kind of tonality in the broken D# (= Eb) Bb (= A#) Eb (= D#) chord, and then again in bar 2, note the broken up D major scale in the 5:4 figure, nearly emphasized by the accent mark on the D after the 16th rest.  Bar 3 has the little march figure which again has an aroma of traditional tonality (F minor, starting with the C-F figure at the end of bar 2), and tells us that maybe the Viola has been wanting to be in F minor from the start, but cannot decide.  The seeming chaos in the piano, with its B/A# and D/C# in the bass, and similarly wide-spaced dissonances in the treble, would apparently not be involved, but listen carefully to the odd E major in the piano in bars 3 and 4, which the Viola picks up in its partially contrary figure at the beginning of bar 4.

The chord at the end of bar 4, with its open fifths in the piano and the Viola's minor second G#/A stubbornly refusing to accept the engagement ring from either suitor, will become very important motivically, as it is paralleled in bars 28-31, and in bars 203-205, repeated nearly verbatim in bar 41, and paralleled again in the conclusion. The minor second in the Viola can of course be heard as a variation on the major 7ths in the piano's bass at the beginning.  This idea is reinforced in bar 7 in the piano, where the bass ascends from Bb to Bb to G#, while the treble and the Viola hold an A.

Lest ye think that the little minor second is just a moment's hesitation, let me send you to bar 14, where for a moment both instruments play G#, but then the piano plays F#2/G# on the last beat, and to the Meno mosso section at bar 45, where things are seemingly in accord, with a unison on B in both instruments, but immediately we get a disagreement (Bb in the piano/A# in the Viola), followed by a C/Db and then in bar 46 we hear that G#/A, resolved into a unison to be sure, but then note the minor seconds in bars 49 and 50 (nicely played in the performance).  This is one of the more comically poignant, or poignantly comic parts of the work.

The Piu mosso section at bar 59 shows a variation on the 5:4 motif from the opening melody.  The motif is now legalized with a time signature of its own (5/16), but does return in the piano for a moment in bar 64.  Of interest rhythmically and motivically are bars 66-72: the music struggles upward through major and minor seconds for a while.  In bar 69 the 5:4 figure in the piano sets the stage for an erratic ascent from B to C, with a minor ninth crescendo in bar 72.

The delicious Slow (but with life) part (bars 83-108) shows variations on the previous motifs (bar 86 develops the 5:4 figure, and the double open fifths in bar 87),  and I like how the wide leaps in the piano presage the sudden drop in the Viola in bars 97-98.  Octaves abound, but not for long, as the music fragments to a kind of pointillism in bars 109-132.  The open-fifths-vs.-minor-second debate is heard in the piano in bar 122, just to make sure you are paying attention, and that 5:4 figure now appears as a 5:6 in the base.

And then my favorite part: the completely schizoid Piu mosso ancora! (Bars 133-176) The section continues to play with items already established, e.g. hear the bass part of the piano continue the minor/major 2nd/7th/9th patterns, while the treble plays around with the motifs introduced back in bar 95ff. and 106-107.  Listen to how they contrast with the melodic line in the Viola, with trills (136-137), emphatically accented 16ths, the 5:4 and new 6:4 figures, while the piano obediently avoids such rhythmically complexities, allowing only some syncopations.  And I must remark upon how well the premiere performance handled this section!

In bars 177 the music develops the earlier Piu mosso (bars 59-82) and drives toward a climax where a variation of the opening is proclaimed beginning at bar 201.  During this drive, note again the presence of those minor/major 2nd/7th/9th patterns: bars 189 and 194-195 are especially impressive here, the latter two bars show a minor second expanding to a third and then a fourth, leading to the open fifths in the treble in the next two bars.

As mentioned earlier, those Beethovenian chords from bar 4 return in bars 203-205.  We then hear a brilliant, condensed, and varied recapitulation of the most important parts of the entire movement (e.g. listen to the piano in bars 212-214 and in the bass only to 218 and compare it to bars 95-102, while above one hears a near apotheosis of the 5:4 figure interspersed with continual variations on it: check out e.g. bar 219 where the Viola plays an eighth-note triplet with a duplet, as well as the bass part in the piano in bars 220-221.  Bar 221 is particularly fascinating with the way motivic and rhythmic elements coalesce in the piano, before our Beethovenian chords put an end to this serious yet playful and highly expressive movement! 

Suspension Bridge: Karl has pointed out two of the building blocks of this bridge movement.  The first is a scale (see e.g. bar 85 in the piano) spanning two octaves, allowing both dissonance and a pentatonic warmth.  The second block is a "periodic rhythmic pattern which needs 73 measures of 3/2 to play out."  The listener certainly does not need to recognize either of these, but the composer sets such limits for himself as guideposts toward continual inspiration.

Ever since hearing the opening to Mahler's Tenth Symphony (on the violas!), and the long chant-like phrases in the Tenth of Shostakovich, I am a sucker for long, lonely, unaccompanied themes!  So you can predict that the unadorned 20-bar Viola theme at the start of Suspension Bridge, the Second Movement of the Viola Sonata, is something which would appeal to me.  The theme almost has a hymn-like character, and is in G with only a few, but very delicious, chromatic wanderings (e.g. the Ab-Abb in bar 5, carrying forward the minor-second motif from the previous movement). 

The piano offers an ascent from a "G" abyss in bar 20, with notes often rising in 6ths (e.g. bars 20-33) until the end of the section, where some leaps of a 7th occur.  The 6ths can be heard as inversions of the 3rds in the Viola theme (e.g. from the half-note in bar 32 to 38), providing thematic-harmonic unity in a section where the long, Adagio-Largo line needs stabilizing.  The section ends with an open fifth D-A to which A an octave lower and then a deep B octave are added.  We then hear our 5:4 friend (in assorted guises) from the First Movement, while the piano revisits (again beneath various masks) the 7th and 9th chords (e.g. bars 50-54).  The piano's music recalls bars 83-94 from the First Movement.  Of interest are the insistent duplets and triplets in the Viola, which link the music rhythmically to similar insistent figures found throughout the First Movement (bars 42-43, 56, 72, and the final bar). 

Of course, these figures are also presaging similar things in the last movement, which makes one wonder if the first two movements are not elaborately inventive variations on elements from the Tango in Boston.  As befits a middle movement named Suspension Bridge the music connects itself most impressively to both of the outer movements. 
 
To return: the piano attempts to raise the bridge with the help of the 5:4 figure going up eccentric scales, but things fall apart by bar 64, where the piano reminds us that the minor-second motif has not disappeared!  And speaking of insistent figures, there is a nearly constant F/E 7th in the bass between bars 64 and 78, while our friends (the major and minor seconds in 66-67 and 75-76, the 5:4 figure) frolic back and forth, ending with the return of a variation in Eb minor of the Viola's opening statement.

Then in bar 80, starting on G in the bass (the key of the Viola's opening), the piano starts charging upward, while the Viola also rises up a D major-minor scale played in octaves.  The section leads to a Maestoso with a series of (mostly) hexachords in the piano, wherein one picks up open and diminished fifths, 7ths, and 9ths, (e.g. bar 95 C/G/B/A#/C#/G#). These point backward (e.g. bars 83-94 in Fair Warning) and forward (e.g. bars 105-113 in the Finale).

Bars 101-120 present an enigmatic dialogue with the Viola speaking pizzicatoly and the piano playing 5 8th notes against 4 (cf. the 5:4 motif), with an emphasis on our motivic intervals of 2nds, 5ths, 7ths, and 9ths.  And a cadenza for the Viola – starting on G – parallels both the heaven-storming of the piano in bars 80-92 and the preceding dialogue: note how the louder triplets form one voice contrasting with a second voice of soft 16ths. 

Punctuated by the piano (fortissimo) with a hexachord (Db/Ab/C in the bass, Eb/F/Cb in the treble), the cadenza continues now with large chords on the Viola, harkening back to the piano's Maestoso section: check bar 142-143, where the minor second (C#/D) "resolves" into a F#/C/E 7th chord.  The chords also presage a similar section in the Finale (e.g. bars 105-114 in the Tango in Boston), which even occasionally uses the same chordal sequences (cf. the two chords at the beginning of bar 147 with bars 105-106 in the Tango in Boston.  A repeated chord (D/B/F#/E) ends the cadenza, and brings us to another dialogue between the two instruments, even more antiphonal than before, with an exotic array of rhythmic figures repeating the same notes, as if a Martian Morse code were being transmitted.  In fact, however, one tastes here some of the "tango-ish" aspects of the last movement. 

From this exotic soundscape we plunge downward on the piano – starting on (a high) G – while the 5:4 motif is heard in the Viola, and is soon echoed in the piano.  After the ff climax, the Viola plays a Largo version of the opening Adagio, again in a kind of key of G, with which the piano quietly and sweetly (dolce) disagrees in the final bar with a D#/C# 7th in the bass, which we easily understand, since a 7th has been heard in the bass before (on F/E in bars 64-78).  We have gone full circle, but discover that circle is actually a Möbius strip, so that we are no longer back at the beginning but somewhere else...maybe we are in Boston and ready to tango! 


For the Tango in Boston, the subtitle Dances With Shades is perhaps instructive: one can assume the reference is not to guys in sunglasses, but to ghosts and the pirouettes they might be making.  (Of course, maybe the ghosts are wearing sunglasses!)  In either case, one hears a rather mysterious and ghostly opening with our melodic and harmonic friends from earlier: the assorted seconds/sevenths/ninths and assorted fourths and fifths.  In the very first bar, an Ab in the bass of the piano is answered by a C/F# and then a D/C#, and soon a G in the Viola joins that bass Ab.  This opening section reminds one of an earlier sequence in Fair Warning (cf. bars 82-90).  And the melodic motif at 24-27 in the piano's treble evokes the spirit of Erwartung.  After dancing up a quasi E major scale, the Viola sings on C# and D# while the piano provides a tango beat with a chord of B/C/F leading to A#/D/F#.  Of interest is the bass rocking back and forth on the fourth-fifth pattern of A-E-E-A, providing a temporary "E" background and a yearning in the Viola line with that C#-D# theme.

At bar 33, the piano begins a bass ground in C-Db-Ab (or A)-F, while the Viola again struggles up that quasi E major scale, finally arriving at the theme from bars 19-22 now played in octaves.  Deliciously evocative is the end of the section (bar 47) where the Db octave on the Viola fades away with a chord of Db/G/C in the piano.  This continues the minor-second element (Db/C) heard in the first two movements.  Also, as part of a final movement's summation of previous material, the Viola's music here might be heard as a variational reminiscence of bars 55-62 from the second movement.

And speaking of bass grounds, in the next section (bars 49-69) listen to the "Scott Joplin Channels Schoenberg c. 1915" in the piano's left hand, where our 5:4 figure dances "with intensity" with (or against) the Viola's dance played mainly in thirds. and using 5 8th notes tangoing on top of the piano's 5:4 notes, thereby creating a giddy contrast for the ear.  There is also an occasional 7:8 figure with 16ths in the piano: it begins on a low G# and rumbles upward to F (bar 54), then on D to B (bars 58 and 66) before reaching G# again at the end of bar 69.  (See Karl's previous comment on the multi-octave scale in the opening comments about Suspension Bridge.)  Our destination is not G#, but (of course) the A, a minor ninth higher (bar 70).  But the Viola has been busy during all this too!  The 5-patterning is also heard in the descending figure in the Viola (beginning at the treble clef bars 66-67) and later in its ascending figures (bars 68-69).  And the 7-pattern is heard in a 7-note descending motif (bars 62-63, 65, 67-68).

The unison on A (bars 70-71) is quickly disturbed by a Bb and G#, which is right in character!  We then return nearly to the beginning of Fair Warning with a startling variation on the Viola theme from that movement (cf. bars 71-80 with Fair Warning's bars 7-18).  The piano continues its 5:4 motif interspersed with groups of 7 notes (e.g. the  bass in bars 73-74, 77, 79 vs. the treble in bar 80).  Suddenly at bar 81we enter an A minor/major area, with a simple pizzicato theme, which strikes my ear as evocative of an ancient Greek melody.  Then after the piano intones a mysterious 9th chord (A/F/B), we hear a transposition of some of the opening bars (24-30) with some variations: rather than the rising pizzicato of bars 33-41, we now have a very lugubrious theme (from the last beat of bar 89 to 104): if it is not quite a danse macabre, it is Herrmannesque, where octaves are just as disconcerting as 2nds, 7ths, or 9ths.  This leads to a Largamente where the Viola returns to its cadenza chords of Suspension Bridge, but this time the piano adds its voice (cf. bars 137-142 of Suspension Bridge with bars 105-114). 

The Adagietto (bars 115-132) takes us back to Fair Warning's Meno mosso (bars 45-58) section: if it is not quite a variation, it is certainly a reconfiguration of that earlier section.  Two massive hexachords chords conclude the section, leading to a Vivo finale which the piano insists must be in C, while the Viola plays rhythmic elements heard earlier which emphasize a strident B minor (e.g. the D/B in bars 133-135 along with the C#-B/F# figures throughout the finale). 

A purely personal and no doubt idiosyncratic reaction to the final page: I was reminded of the thunderous finale to Rachmaninov's First Symphony.  Perhaps it was the repetition of the motifs in the bass of the piano, but the connection was immediate.

If the essay has helped to illuminate some things for a listener, then its purpose has been fulfilled.  Ultimately, Karl Henning's Sonata for Viola and Piano Opus 102 sings for itself and will illuminate the listener with its tour through an unknown soulscape.   





Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on March 20, 2014, 06:18:29 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 19, 2014, 05:27:32 AM
The first, oh I forget, 35 measures? of the third movement predated the Sonata . . . it was a sketch (Tango in Boston) which I started drawing up when I first met Peter Lekx here in Boston.  He was quite busy even then, wrapping up a double major at BU (modern viola and Baroque violin, IIRC) . . . so I did not pursue the piece at the time.  When Dana first suggested a Viola Sonata for his Master's recital, I immediately knew that I wanted to "redeem" the Tango in Boston incipit for the third movement.

Oh, cool. Well, I enjoyed and I can imagine reading program notes written by you that explains the genesis of the work. Perhaps this is a stupid question and/or has been asked to you before, but have you ever been asked to write program notes before?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 21, 2014, 10:24:38 AM
Quote from: Cato on March 20, 2014, 03:17:00 PM
Here it is: my analysis of Karl's Viola Sonata:

In the first movement, you hear the shadow of Alban Berg in the Viola: a mysterious yearning arises from a kind of struggling non-tonal tonality.  Note that even in the first bar, in the 5:4 figure of 16ths, one hears a kind of tonality in the broken D# (= Eb) Bb (= A#) Eb (= D#) chord, and then again in bar 2, note the broken up D major scale in the 5:4 figure, nearly emphasized by the accent mark on the D after the 16th rest.  Bar 3 has the little march figure which again has an aroma of traditional tonality (F minor, starting with the C-F figure at the end of bar 2), and tells us that maybe the Viola has been wanting to be in F minor from the start, but cannot decide.  The seeming chaos in the piano, with its B/A# and D/C# in the bass, and similarly wide-spaced dissonances in the treble, would apparently not be involved, but listen carefully to the odd E major in the piano in bars 3 and 4, which the Viola picks up in its partially contrary figure at the beginning of bar 4.

The chord at the end of bar 4, with its open fifths in the piano and the Viola's minor second G#/A stubbornly refusing to accept the engagement ring from either suitor, will become very important motivically, as it is paralleled in bars 28-31, and in bars 203-205, repeated nearly verbatim in bar 41, and paralleled again in the conclusion. The minor second in the Viola can of course be heard as a variation on the major 7ths in the piano's bass at the beginning.  This idea is reinforced in bar 7 in the piano, where the bass ascends from Bb to Bb to G#, while the treble and the Viola hold an A.

Lest ye think that the little minor second is just a moment's hesitation, let me send you to bar 14, where for a moment both instruments play G#, but then the piano plays F#2/G# on the last beat, and to the Meno mosso section at bar 45, where things are seemingly in accord, with a unison on B in both instruments, but immediately we get a disagreement (Bb in the piano/A# in the Viola), followed by a C/Db and then in bar 46 we hear that G#/A, resolved into a unison to be sure, but then note the minor seconds in bars 49 and 50 (nicely played in the performance).  This is one of the more comically poignant, or poignantly comic parts of the work.

The Piu mosso section at bar 59 shows a variation on the 5:4 motif from the opening melody.  The motif is now legalized with a time signature of its own (5/16), but does return in the piano for a moment in bar 64.  Of interest rhythmically and motivically are bars 66-72: the music struggles upward through major and minor seconds for a while.  In bar 69 the 5:4 figure in the piano sets the stage for an erratic ascent from B to C, with a minor ninth crescendo in bar 72.

The delicious Slow (but with life) part (bars 83-108) shows variations on the previous motifs (bar 86 develops the 5:4 figure, and the double open fifths in bar 87),  and I like how the wide leaps in the piano presage the sudden drop in the Viola in bars 97-98.  Octaves abound, but not for long, as the music fragments to a kind of pointillism in bars 109-132.  The open-fifths-vs.-minor-second debate is heard in the piano in bar 122, just to make sure you are paying attention, and that 5:4 figure now appears as a 5:6 in the base.

And then my favorite part: the completely schizoid Piu mosso ancora! (Bars 133-176) The section continues to play with items already established, e.g. hear the bass part of the piano continue the minor/major 2nd/7th/9th patterns, while the treble plays around with the motifs introduced back in bar 95ff. and 106-107.  Listen to how they contrast with the melodic line in the Viola, with trills (136-137), emphatically accented 16ths, the 5:4 and new 6:4 figures, while the piano obediently avoids such rhythmically complexities, allowing only some syncopations.  And I must remark upon how well the premiere performance handled this section!

In bars 177 the music develops the earlier Piu mosso (bars 59-82) and drives toward a climax where a variation of the opening is proclaimed beginning at bar 201.  During this drive, note again the presence of those minor/major 2nd/7th/9th patterns: bars 189 and 194-195 are especially impressive here, the latter two bars show a minor second expanding to a third and then a fourth, leading to the open fifths in the treble in the next two bars.

As mentioned earlier, those Beethovenian chords from bar 4 return in bars 203-205.  We then hear a brilliant, condensed, and varied recapitulation of the most important parts of the entire movement (e.g. listen to the piano in bars 212-214 and in the bass only to 218 and compare it to bars 95-102, while above one hears a near apotheosis of the 5:4 figure interspersed with continual variations on it: check out e.g. bar 219 where the Viola plays an eighth-note triplet with a duplet, as well as the bass part in the piano in bars 220-221.  Bar 221 is particularly fascinating with the way motivic and rhythmic elements coalesce in the piano, before our Beethovenian chords put an end to this serious yet playful and highly expressive movement! 

Suspension Bridge: Karl has pointed out two of the building blocks of this bridge movement.  The first is a scale (see e.g. bar 85 in the piano) spanning two octaves, allowing both dissonance and a pentatonic warmth.  The second block is a "periodic rhythmic pattern which needs 73 measures of 3/2 to play out."  The listener certainly does not need to recognize either of these, but the composer sets such limits for himself as guideposts toward continual inspiration.

Ever since hearing the opening to Mahler's Tenth Symphony (on the violas!), and the long chant-like phrases in the Tenth of Shostakovich, I am a sucker for long, lonely, unaccompanied themes!  So you can predict that the unadorned 20-bar Viola theme at the start of Suspension Bridge, the Second Movement of the Viola Sonata, is something which would appeal to me.  The theme almost has a hymn-like character, and is in G with only a few, but very delicious, chromatic wanderings (e.g. the Ab-Abb in bar 5, carrying forward the minor-second motif from the previous movement). 

The piano offers an ascent from a "G" abyss in bar 20, with notes often rising in 6ths (e.g. bars 20-33) until the end of the section, where some leaps of a 7th occur.  The 6ths can be heard as inversions of the 3rds in the Viola theme (e.g. from the half-note in bar 32 to 38), providing thematic-harmonic unity in a section where the long, Adagio-Largo line needs stabilizing.  The section ends with an open fifth D-A to which A an octave lower and then a deep B octave are added.  We then hear our 5:4 friend (in assorted guises) from the First Movement, while the piano revisits (again beneath various masks) the 7th and 9th chords (e.g. bars 50-54).  The piano's music recalls bars 83-94 from the First Movement.  Of interest are the insistent duplets and triplets in the Viola, which link the music rhythmically to similar insistent figures found throughout the First Movement (bars 42-43, 56, 72, and the final bar). 

Of course, these figures are also presaging similar things in the last movement, which makes one wonder if the first two movements are not elaborately inventive variations on elements from the Tango in Boston.  As befits a middle movement named Suspension Bridge the music connects itself most impressively to both of the outer movements. 
 
To return: the piano attempts to raise the bridge with the help of the 5:4 figure going up eccentric scales, but things fall apart by bar 64, where the piano reminds us that the minor-second motif has not disappeared!  And speaking of insistent figures, there is a nearly constant F/E 7th in the bass between bars 64 and 78, while our friends (the major and minor seconds in 66-67 and 75-76, the 5:4 figure) frolic back and forth, ending with the return of a variation in Eb minor of the Viola's opening statement.

Then in bar 80, starting on G in the bass (the key of the Viola's opening), the piano starts charging upward, while the Viola also rises up a D major-minor scale played in octaves.  The section leads to a Maestoso with a series of (mostly) hexachords in the piano, wherein one picks up open and diminished fifths, 7ths, and 9ths, (e.g. bar 95 C/G/B/A#/C#/G#). These point backward (e.g. bars 83-94 in Fair Warning) and forward (e.g. bars 105-113 in the Finale).

Bars 101-120 present an enigmatic dialogue with the Viola speaking pizzicatoly and the piano playing 5 8th notes against 4 (cf. the 5:4 motif), with an emphasis on our motivic intervals of 2nds, 5ths, 7ths, and 9ths.  And a cadenza for the Viola – starting on G – parallels both the heaven-storming of the piano in bars 80-92 and the preceding dialogue: note how the louder triplets form one voice contrasting with a second voice of soft 16ths. 

Punctuated by the piano (fortissimo) with a hexachord (Db/Ab/C in the bass, Eb/F/Cb in the treble), the cadenza continues now with large chords on the Viola, harkening back to the piano's Maestoso section: check bar 142-143, where the minor second (C#/D) "resolves" into a F#/C/E 7th chord.  The chords also presage a similar section in the Finale (e.g. bars 105-114 in the Tango in Boston), which even occasionally uses the same chordal sequences (cf. the two chords at the beginning of bar 147 with bars 105-106 in the Tango in Boston.  A repeated chord (D/B/F#/E) ends the cadenza, and brings us to another dialogue between the two instruments, even more antiphonal than before, with an exotic array of rhythmic figures repeating the same notes, as if a Martian Morse code were being transmitted.  In fact, however, one tastes here some of the "tango-ish" aspects of the last movement. 

From this exotic soundscape we plunge downward on the piano – starting on (a high) G – while the 5:4 motif is heard in the Viola, and is soon echoed in the piano.  After the ff climax, the Viola plays a Largo version of the opening Adagio, again in a kind of key of G, with which the piano quietly and sweetly (dolce) disagrees in the final bar with a D#/C# 7th in the bass, which we easily understand, since a 7th has been heard in the bass before (on F/E in bars 64-78).  We have gone full circle, but discover that circle is actually a Möbius strip, so that we are no longer back at the beginning but somewhere else...maybe we are in Boston and ready to tango! 


For the Tango in Boston, the subtitle Dances With Shades is perhaps instructive: one can assume the reference is not to guys in sunglasses, but to ghosts and the pirouettes they might be making.  (Of course, maybe the ghosts are wearing sunglasses!)  In either case, one hears a rather mysterious and ghostly opening with our melodic and harmonic friends from earlier: the assorted seconds/sevenths/ninths and assorted fourths and fifths.  In the very first bar, an Ab in the bass of the piano is answered by a C/F# and then a D/C#, and soon a G in the Viola joins that bass Ab.  This opening section reminds one of an earlier sequence in Fair Warning (cf. bars 82-90).  And the melodic motif at 24-27 in the piano's treble evokes the spirit of Erwartung.  After dancing up a quasi E major scale, the Viola sings on C# and D# while the piano provides a tango beat with a chord of B/C/F leading to A#/D/F#.  Of interest is the bass rocking back and forth on the fourth-fifth pattern of A-E-E-A, providing a temporary "E" background and a yearning in the Viola line with that C#-D# theme.

At bar 33, the piano begins a bass ground in C-Db-Ab (or A)-F, while the Viola again struggles up that quasi E major scale, finally arriving at the theme from bars 19-22 now played in octaves.  Deliciously evocative is the end of the section (bar 47) where the Db octave on the Viola fades away with a chord of Db/G/C in the piano.  This continues the minor-second element (Db/C) heard in the first two movements.  Also, as part of a final movement's summation of previous material, the Viola's music here might be heard as a variational reminiscence of bars 55-62 from the second movement.

And speaking of bass grounds, in the next section (bars 49-69) listen to the "Scott Joplin Channels Schoenberg c. 1915" in the piano's left hand, where our 5:4 figure dances "with intensity" with (or against) the Viola's dance played mainly in thirds. and using 5 8th notes tangoing on top of the piano's 5:4 notes, thereby creating a giddy contrast for the ear.  There is also an occasional 7:8 figure with 16ths in the piano: it begins on a low G# and rumbles upward to F (bar 54), then on D to B (bars 58 and 66) before reaching G# again at the end of bar 69.  (See Karl's previous comment on the multi-octave scale in the opening comments about Suspension Bridge.)  Our destination is not G#, but (of course) the A, a minor ninth higher (bar 70).  But the Viola has been busy during all this too!  The 5-patterning is also heard in the descending figure in the Viola (beginning at the treble clef bars 66-67) and later in its ascending figures (bars 68-69).  And the 7-pattern is heard in a 7-note descending motif (bars 62-63, 65, 67-68).

The unison on A (bars 70-71) is quickly disturbed by a Bb and G#, which is right in character!  We then return nearly to the beginning of Fair Warning with a startling variation on the Viola theme from that movement (cf. bars 71-80 with Fair Warning's bars 7-18).  The piano continues its 5:4 motif interspersed with groups of 7 notes (e.g. the  bass in bars 73-74, 77, 79 vs. the treble in bar 80).  Suddenly at bar 81we enter an A minor/major area, with a simple pizzicato theme, which strikes my ear as evocative of an ancient Greek melody.  Then after the piano intones a mysterious 9th chord (A/F/B), we hear a transposition of some of the opening bars (24-30) with some variations: rather than the rising pizzicato of bars 33-41, we now have a very lugubrious theme (from the last beat of bar 89 to 104): if it is not quite a danse macabre, it is Herrmannesque, where octaves are just as disconcerting as 2nds, 7ths, or 9ths.  This leads to a Largamente where the Viola returns to its cadenza chords of Suspension Bridge, but this time the piano adds its voice (cf. bars 137-142 of Suspension Bridge with bars 105-114). 

The Adagietto (bars 115-132) takes us back to Fair Warning's Meno mosso (bars 45-58) section: if it is not quite a variation, it is certainly a reconfiguration of that earlier section.  Two massive hexachords chords conclude the section, leading to a Vivo finale which the piano insists must be in C, while the Viola plays rhythmic elements heard earlier which emphasize a strident B minor (e.g. the D/B in bars 133-135 along with the C#-B/F# figures throughout the finale). 

A purely personal and no doubt idiosyncratic reaction to the final page: I was reminded of the thunderous finale to Rachmaninov's First Symphony.  Perhaps it was the repetition of the motifs in the bass of the piano, but the connection was immediate.

If the essay has helped to illuminate some things for a listener, then its purpose has been fulfilled.  Ultimately, Karl Henning's Sonata for Viola and Piano Opus 102 sings for itself and will illuminate the listener with its tour through an unknown soulscape.

While I was riding the Green Line train from the MFA to Downtown Crossing earlier this morning, I read this in toto.  Some time passed since I had read your analysis originally, Cato, and I wanted to sit and read it through with calm reflection.  I read this with pleased astonishment (or it might have been astonished pleasure).  So many of your observations and insights on the score enlighten me.  Maybe that seems a strange thing for me to say, since I wrote the piece myself.  Of course, I wrote it so that there would be both "linear compulsion" (let's say), and architectural cohesion (references and bindings outside of the real-time unfolding);  and to some degree (this may sound a bit funny, but I hope to make it clear, to my non-embarrassment) I paid attention (generally, quite close attention) to the musical elements while I was at work on the piece, so that there was, we may say, much that I can honestly claim that I intended.  But your analysis demonstrates to me more connections, some yet-tighter bindings, and a more extensive bucket of cross-score reference, than I was necessarily conscious of at the time.

Of course, while a composer employs his mind while writing music, more of his mind is probably (or, hopefully) at work on the music than he may be conscious of at any given moment.  And I am perforce grateful to you for so perspicaciously showing me aspects of, well, my own work.  I thank you anew for your enjoyment of the piece, particularly because (in the present instance) that bond of affection for the music is a precondition for such a penetrating analysis.

It is perhaps impossible to offer any praise for your essay higher than, it enables me to hear my own music with a renewed freshness.  (And, mind you, I had not found the Viola Sonata growing at all stale in my mind's ear.)

Thank you.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 21, 2014, 10:27:53 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on March 20, 2014, 06:18:29 PM
Oh, cool. Well, I enjoyed and I can imagine reading program notes written by you that explains the genesis of the work. Perhaps this is a stupid question and/or has been asked to you before, but have you ever been asked to write program notes before?

Not at all a stupid question.  First off, I wish I could pay Cato to write my program notes!  Often (but not always) I am asked for program notes . . . EmmaLee asked me for program notes for Plotting;  but then, as I shall be there at the concert, we decided that I would speak for a few minutes about the piece.  (They may still be fixing to print the program notes I sent, so I had better make sure to say something new and other, when I speak at the concert . . . .)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 21, 2014, 11:45:37 AM
Paul Cienniwa is preparing the Organ Sonata, planning to use a movement or two as Preludes before summer moves the FCB Sunday worship service to the air-conditioned parish hall.  He now has it learnt, just needs to play it two or three times to “season” it, and then: we are a go!

The two pieces including the handbell choir (When the morning stars sang together, and the sons of God shouted for joy for shakuhachi, handbells &amp; tenor drum;  and Divinum mysterium for unison choir and handbells) will both go on this Sunday morning.  I waver between feeling that they will go better, on Sunday morning, than they have so far (nor will either piece be a disaster);  and wondering, as a purely intellectual question, how that would be possible.  I think this week just finds me a little tired.  I shall certainly sleep late tomorrow!

George Bozeman (http://www.bozemanorgan.com/), organist, organ builder, and great friend of the late Bill Goodwin, is organizing the Memorial Concert for Bill.  For a while I was fantasizing that the Quintessential Brass Quintet, whom Bill hired twice a year for the special services for Easter and Christmas, might take part – and that I might conduct them in one of the many pieces I wrote for them to play at First Congo in Woburn.  Seems they will be otherwise engaged (it is their prime gig season, after all) . . . so as I was composing an e-mail message replying to George, rather than asking if there would be space for a 20-minute clarinet unaccompanied piece, I decided I should write a new 10-minute piece: The Tower Room Is Empty (in memoriam Wm. A Goodwin).  I started sketches for this piece on my lunch break today.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on March 21, 2014, 12:27:56 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 21, 2014, 10:24:38 AM
While I was riding the Green Line train from the MFA to Downtown Crossing earlier this morning, I read this in toto.  Some time passed since I had read your analysis originally, Cato, and I wanted to sit and read it through with calm reflection.  I read this with pleased astonishment (or it might have been astonished pleasure).  So many of your observations and insights on the score enlighten me.  Maybe that seems a strange thing for me to say, since I wrote the piece myself. ... I paid attention (generally, quite close attention) to the musical elements while I was at work on the piece, so that there was, we may say, much that I can honestly claim that I intended.  But your analysis demonstrates to me more connections, some yet-tighter bindings, and a more extensive bucket of cross-score reference, than I was necessarily conscious of at the time.


It is perhaps impossible to offer any praise for your essay higher than, it enables me to hear my own music with a renewed freshness.  (And, mind you, I had not found the Viola Sonata growing at all stale in my mind's ear.)

Thank you.

You are very welcome, and I only wish I had more time in recent months to analyze another of your compositions.  Perhaps around Easter...?   0:)

In the context of Karl's above comments, German novelist Thomas Mann comes to mind with his epic novel Der Zauberberg (The Magic Mountain completed in the 1920's.

After escaping from the Nazis, he settled in America, and one day in 1933 he received a copy of book by a young professor of German at Yale named Hermann Weigand.  The book was an analysis of Der Zauberberg, and the insights of the young professor (I believe his Ph.D. thesis was the basis of the book) prompted the author to write to the scholar.

In general, Thomas Mann wrote things very similar to Karl's observations.  He even wrote that Weigand's book had revealed things which he himself had not realized were present in the story.

So yes, the artist in any field cannot be - and probably should not be - completely conscious of everything in the artwork during its creation, and may still not be aware of it years later, as was the case with Thomas Mann.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on March 21, 2014, 07:33:19 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 21, 2014, 10:27:53 AM
Not at all a stupid question.  First off, I wish I could pay Cato to write my program notes!  Often (but not always) I am asked for program notes . . . EmmaLee asked me for program notes for Plotting;  but then, as I shall be there at the concert, we decided that I would speak for a few minutes about the piece.  (They may still be fixing to print the program notes I sent, so I had better make sure to say something new and other, when I speak at the concert . . . .)

Very cool, Karl. Thanks for the feedback. 8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on March 21, 2014, 07:35:34 PM
A a giant WOW to Cato's description of the Viola Sonata. I haven't read through it yet, but it certainly looks to be a thorough analysis. Kudos to Cato for taking the time to write it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on March 22, 2014, 03:45:03 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on March 21, 2014, 07:35:34 PM
A a giant WOW to Cato's description of the Viola Sonata. I haven't read through it yet, but it certainly looks to be a thorough analysis. Kudos to Cato for taking the time to write it.

Heh-heh!  As an ex-composer, I often have the problem of choosing the main items to mention for an analysis: I can quickly form an obsession over every 32nd-note!    (Well, almost!)   ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on March 22, 2014, 05:40:46 AM
Quote from: Cato on March 22, 2014, 03:45:03 AM
Heh-heh!  As an ex-composer, I often have the problem of choosing the main items to mention for an analysis: I can quickly form an obsession over every 32nd-note!    (Well, almost!)   ;)

;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 23, 2014, 04:28:38 PM
Here is from this morning:

http://www.youtube.com/v/79tPHWpH3UI
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 23, 2014, 04:42:37 PM
Also from this morning:

http://www.youtube.com/v/MPr7NhE2-Bs
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 25, 2014, 11:58:17 AM
Although I had the HMMCU running for both Sunday afternoon's and yesterday evening's rehearsals, I had it plugged in for power, and there is hum . . . so, all right for my diagnostic purposes, but worthless for passing on.  I'm charging the battery, and will run it from the battery tonight . . . of course, we're only working on the trio tonight, the quartet has come together quickly enough, that we gave the bassist the evening off.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 26, 2014, 06:26:18 PM
Not sure when we'll do this . . . perhaps Palm Sunday . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 27, 2014, 09:08:33 AM
I think we can do this with a mininum of five ringers.  I suppose I could arrange it for six, but three of my ringers are also choristers, and two of these I want to have singing.  If there is no absenteeism, I should still have six ringers, but I think I just want to arrange it for a number of ringers I can be certain of . . . particularly as I'm thinking of this for Palm Sunday (In addition to Kingsfold).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on March 27, 2014, 01:26:09 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 27, 2014, 09:08:33 AM
I think we can do this with a mininum of five ringers.  I suppose I could arrange it for six..
I misread 'ringers' as 'fingers', and was somewhat amused by your supposition, Karl.  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 27, 2014, 05:47:37 PM
Hah!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 28, 2014, 12:04:30 PM
Well, I am almost certainly going to have to "prune" away bells for the Welcome, Happy Morning! arrangement.  And I ought to learn to factor in time for this phase.  If all my ringers are on hand, we could manage it – but I am planning to use this for Easter Sunday, when I know that I shall be missing three of my handiest ringers.

Much the same story even for the handbell 'punctuation' I added to the Paschal Stikheron . . . although, maybe (if there is no absenteeism) we might just manage that one un-pruned . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 29, 2014, 11:48:04 AM
Busy day marking parts for the three pieces (!) which I want to rehearse with the handbells tomorrow morning.

A little stapling and folding yet to do.

In 45 mins., heading off to R.I. to hear Plotting.  I have a good-ish drive, and I hope to figure out what I should say about the piece in that time . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on March 29, 2014, 12:44:17 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 29, 2014, 11:48:04 AM
Busy day marking parts for the three pieces (!) which I want to rehearse with the handbells tomorrow morning.

A little stapling and folding yet to do.

In 45 mins., heading off to R.I. to hear Plotting.  I have a good-ish drive, and I hope to figure out what I should say about the piece in that time . . . .

Yay Team!  Another triumph awaits!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 29, 2014, 03:30:37 PM
Pre-concert chatter

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 30, 2014, 09:22:28 AM
Last night I recorded the piece (and also the Corelli Ciaccona, and the Bach trio sonata which followed Plotting, and thus closed the concert).  I've not listened yet.

This morning, my choir did a game job of singing my irregularly-metered carol-style hymn, San Rafaello.  And we did read all three new pieces with the handbells in today's rehearsal!

I'm taking a nap before doing aught else . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 31, 2014, 07:33:22 AM
Okay, another concert at The Nave, Friday 6 June.  The 9th Ear will bend again!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 01, 2014, 02:11:51 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 30, 2014, 09:22:28 AM
Last night I recorded the piece (and also the Corelli Ciaccona, and the Bach trio sonata which followed Plotting, and thus closed the concert).  I've not listened yet.

This morning, my choir did a game job of singing my irregularly-metered carol-style hymn, San Rafaello.  And we did read all three new pieces with the handbells in today's rehearsal!

I'm taking a nap before doing aught else . . . .

Tonight, promise . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 01, 2014, 02:12:40 AM
Quote from: Cato on March 22, 2014, 03:45:03 AM
Heh-heh!  As an ex-composer, I often have the problem of choosing the main items to mention for an analysis: I can quickly form an obsession over every 32nd-note!    (Well, almost!)   ;)

Cato, Paul sez you should publish the analysis!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on April 01, 2014, 03:16:32 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 01, 2014, 02:12:40 AM
Cato, Paul sez you should publish the analysis!

Very nice to know that he thinks it is worthy of such!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 01, 2014, 04:06:24 AM
I know just whom to ask, to find which periodicals we might assail . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 01, 2014, 12:15:23 PM
I've got the recording of Sunday's performance!

Haven't listened yet....
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 01, 2014, 02:03:43 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 01, 2014, 12:15:23 PM
I've got the recording of Sunday's performance!

Haven't listened yet....

Both a little reverberant (not surprising, as I know the space), and quite a deal of background noise.

Here's hoping the recording I made Saturday night is better!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 01, 2014, 02:08:44 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 01, 2014, 02:03:43 PM
Both a little reverberant (not surprising, as I know the space), and quite a deal of background noise.

Oh!  And a moment when it is clear they did not switch off the mic at the minister's lectern . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 01, 2014, 06:49:00 PM
Okay, this is from Saturday's performance:

http://www.youtube.com/v/2vKGfppo0o8
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 03, 2014, 03:28:39 AM
My ol' mates Peter & Gene left nice comments over at YouTube.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 03, 2014, 04:23:30 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 31, 2014, 07:33:22 AM
Okay, another concert at The Nave, Friday 6 June.  The 9th Ear will bend again!

And there's talk of repeating the program up in Danvers on Saturday.  I think the Henning component of the program may well be:

I see people walking around like trees
just what everyone was expecting, version for clarinet, mandocello & double-bass (première)
How to Tell (Chasing the Tail of Nothing)
and the triumphant return of Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels

Kirstin Peltz and Vytas Baksys will play Nicodemus tomorrow evening!  And a student of Kirstin's will play the Sonatina on Sunday afternoon.

And I've agreed to take part in a collaborative improv performance on 12 April.  No, I'm not quite certain what I've gotten myself into .. . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 03, 2014, 04:38:46 AM
Here's the flier (not that my name's on it . . . .)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on April 03, 2014, 04:54:02 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 03, 2014, 04:23:30 AM
And there's talk of repeating the program up in Danvers on Saturday.  I think the Henning component of the program may well be:

I see people walking around like trees
just what everyone was expecting, version for clarinet, mandocello & double-bass (première)
How to Tell (Chasing the Tail of Nothing)
and the triumphant return of Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels

Kirstin Peltz and Vytas Baksys will play Nicodemus tomorrow evening!  And a student of Kirstin's will play the Sonatina on Sunday afternoon.

And I've agreed to take part in a collaborative improv performance on 12 April.  No, I'm not quite certain what I've gotten myself into .. . .

Excellent news!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 03, 2014, 05:04:05 AM
Kiitos!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: petrarch on April 03, 2014, 05:20:00 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 03, 2014, 03:28:39 AM
My ol' mates Peter & Gene left nice comments over at YouTube.

(y)(y) (that's two thumbs up)

The 'lick' in the intro is also strangely familiar.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 03, 2014, 05:26:20 AM
Grazie!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: mn dave on April 03, 2014, 05:44:00 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 01, 2014, 06:49:00 PM
Okay, this is from Saturday's performance:

http://www.youtube.com/v/2vKGfppo0o8

Heard it once. Will have to hear it again. Who keeps clearing their throat?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 03, 2014, 05:47:57 AM
Sorry.  Might be me . . . .

I sat perhaps three feet from EmmaLee, and the best option was to clip the mic to the tablecloth.  I tried to keep as still as I could . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on April 03, 2014, 05:50:55 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 03, 2014, 04:23:30 AM
And there's talk of repeating the program up in Danvers on Saturday.  I think the Henning component of the program may well be:

I see people walking around like trees
just what everyone was expecting, version for clarinet, mandocello & double-bass (première)
How to Tell (Chasing the Tail of Nothing)
and the triumphant return of Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels

Kirstin Peltz and Vytas Baksys will play Nicodemus tomorrow evening!  And a student of Kirstin's will play the Sonatina on Sunday afternoon.

And I've agreed to take part in a collaborative improv performance on 12 April.  No, I'm not quite certain what I've gotten myself into .. . .

Wow!  Really great news!

For the convention with Libby Larsen, are you one of the "150 performers"?

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: mn dave on April 03, 2014, 05:54:38 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 03, 2014, 05:47:57 AM
Sorry.  Might be me . . . .

I sat perhaps three feet from EmmaLee, and the best option was to clip the mic to the tablecloth.  I tried to keep as still as I could . . . .

I look forward to hearing it again!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 03, 2014, 06:00:29 AM
Quote from: Cato on April 03, 2014, 05:50:55 AM
Wow!  Really great news!

For the convention with Libby Larsen, are you one of the "150 performers"?

Not unless they included all the composers in that tale of 150.

Quote from: mn dave on April 03, 2014, 05:54:38 AM
I look forward to hearing it again!

Thanks for listening, laddie!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 03, 2014, 06:27:52 AM
Ah-ha! I am one of the 73 composers!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on April 03, 2014, 08:46:02 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 03, 2014, 06:27:52 AM
Ah-ha! I am one of the 73 composers!

Yay Team! 

73 composers!  I must say I am amazed that so many can be found for one gathering, outside of a garage-band convention!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 04, 2014, 06:34:04 AM
Good rehearsal with the choir last night.  It has just sort of happened that we are doing a few pieces of mine (and/or arranged by me) these coming weeks (and San Rafaello gave them the willies last week, with its meter changes at nearly every bar), but they are being excellent sports about it.  We started with the Psalm 91 setting which I transcribed by ear, only after hearing it many, many times sung by the monks of Most Holy Trinity Monastery, and which we shall sing this Sunday.  Then we worked on some other music, first some Taizé chants which we shall sing Maundy Thursday, and an Easter anthem not by Henning;  and then worked on my arrangements of Kingsfold and My Lord, What a Morning, both of which will be for Palm Sunday . . . and both of which continue to keep me on the choir's good side.

I am giving the choir off for the Octave of Easter (I shall play an unaccompanied clarinet piece for that service) . . . and then I should make a point of scheduling non-Henning music for the month of May, for balance.  Looks like the last Sunday for which the choir is "on duty" before the summer is 1 June.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 05, 2014, 05:42:00 AM
Last night's was an exquisite performance of Nicodemus brings myrrh and aloes for the burial of the Christ by Kirstin Seitz-Peltz and Vytas Baksys.  I saw a house mic rig, so they must have recorded the concert;  I brought my own device, and got both a pre-concert rehearsal take (complete with other people yammering in the space while my folks were playing) and the concert performance, but I've not yet listened.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on April 05, 2014, 12:13:24 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 05, 2014, 05:42:00 AM
Last night's was an exquisite performance of Nicodemus brings myrrh and aloes for the burial of the Christ by Kirstin Seitz-Peltz and Vytas Baksys.  I saw a house mic rig, so they must have recorded the concert;  I brought my own device, and got both a pre-concert rehearsal take (complete with other people yammering in the space while my folks were playing) and the concert performance, but I've not yet listened.

Such good news!  Let's hope for another great year for performances and the spread of the Good News!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 05, 2014, 02:06:10 PM
Just had a cursory spot-listen to the rehearsal take.  I hope the performance take is as good!  (I mean, recording-wise.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 05, 2014, 03:54:54 PM
Here it is:

Nicodemus brings myrrh & aloes for the burial of the Christ, Op.85 № 4 (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/nicodemus-brings-myrrh-aloes)
Recorded at the Rivers School Conservatory, Weston, Mass.
4 April 2014
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: kishnevi on April 05, 2014, 09:26:53 PM
Just listened.  Severely good indeed.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 06, 2014, 03:20:35 AM
Thank you!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Lisztianwagner on April 06, 2014, 04:57:46 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 05, 2014, 03:54:54 PM
Nicodemus brings myrrh & aloes for the burial of the Christ, Op.85 № 4 (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/nicodemus-brings-myrrh-aloes)
Recorded at the Rivers School Conservatory, Weston, Mass.
4 April 2014

It's a beautiful, thrilling work, congratulations, Karl!
Out of curiosity, have you ever composed anything for solo keyboard instrument too?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 06, 2014, 11:31:22 AM
Grazie, Ilaria!

I have quite a few pieces for piano solo, ranging from quite short (many of these) to a fairly substantial set of variations on the folksong "Barbara Allan."
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 07, 2014, 05:01:24 PM
Okay, the cellist for whom I wrote Nicodemus... will be playing it tomorrow evening, and advises me that there will be video.

And the piece has impressed her teacher, who has asked for more Henningmusick with cello . . . so there may be hope for It's all in your head (not that that's a bad place for everything to be) after all!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 09, 2014, 03:58:05 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 07, 2014, 05:01:24 PM
Okay, the cellist for whom I wrote Nicodemus... will be playing it tomorrow evening, and advises me that there will be video.

There is video, and the dear has already sent!  But I shan't be able to look it over until this evening probably.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on April 09, 2014, 04:17:14 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 09, 2014, 03:58:05 AM
There is video, and the dear has already sent!  But I shan't be able to look it over until this evening probably.

Is a Karl Henning Cello Concerto gleaming in the future?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 09, 2014, 04:23:06 AM
Well, in theory, such a project is within reach (the cellist on Friday is wedded to a chap who conducts a regional orchestra).  Timing would be iffy and footing would be the key . . . for regional orchestras, especially, the m.d. must tread carefully with the proportion of new music . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 09, 2014, 07:18:53 AM
An incremental step thither, perhaps: Kirstin has made me welcome to write a cello-&-piano piece for her.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Gurn Blanston on April 09, 2014, 07:22:21 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 09, 2014, 07:18:53 AM
An incremental step thither, perhaps: Kirstin has made me welcome to write a cello-&-piano piece for her.

I would like to hear that! :)

8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ken B on April 09, 2014, 08:45:46 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 09, 2014, 07:18:53 AM
An incremental step thither, perhaps: Kirstin has made me welcome to write a cello-&-piano piece for her.
Write a concerto and then transcribe for piano and cello ... If she likes it you whip out the full score ...  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on April 09, 2014, 09:59:48 AM
Quote from: Ken B on April 09, 2014, 08:45:46 AM
Write a concerto and then transcribe for piano and cello ... If she likes it you whip out the full score ...  8)

YES!   :laugh:

Probably piano-four-hands or for two pianos: Karl will undoubtedly want to try nonuple counterpoint!   ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 10, 2014, 04:48:08 AM
Call for scores (http://www.jeffryes.net/call-for-scores-2014.html) (solo piano), which I found out about on Facebook. I've sent him Gaze Transfixt (the "Barbara Allan" variations).  (The call closes in July, I think . . . so I may not hear back anytime soon.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 10, 2014, 09:39:05 AM
For the Bill Goodwin memorial concert, the brass will be able to take part!  The lower three-fifths of the quintet, anyway.  This morning I spoke with the quintet's liaison, and they are game for a trio from me;  and just now, I spoke with Geo. Bozeman (who is organizing the whole do, God bless him), and he knows to expect a brass trio in addition to the elegiac clarinet solo The Tower Room Is Empty (in memoriam Wm A. Goodwin).

I was thinking at first (the time being short) of adapting one of the trombone duo interludes from the Evening Service in D.  Maybe I shall still do that . . . or, since Leslie told me that the brass will not get together until next week, perhaps I shall write something entirely new.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on April 10, 2014, 06:49:57 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 28, 2014, 12:04:30 PM
Well, I am almost certainly going to have to "prune" away bells for the Welcome, Happy Morning! arrangement.  And I ought to learn to factor in time for this phase.  If all my ringers are on hand, we could manage it – but I am planning to use this for Easter Sunday, when I know that I shall be missing three of my handiest ringers...
Just don't call any dead ringers! :D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 11, 2014, 03:48:39 AM
There has been recruitment!  Which is just as well, as I've not really had any time to do a substitute arrangement.

And as for my singers non ringers . . . To my surprise and great pleasure, we were able to touch upon (and even, for the most part, to improve) all the music which we shall need to sing for the next four services, at last night's rehearsal.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 13, 2014, 04:00:35 PM
Well . . . a lot has been happening, should catch you up properly.

For the moment, the present state of the brass trio:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 14, 2014, 09:15:10 AM
I think the trio is done.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 14, 2014, 11:37:19 AM
Just spoke with the "leader" of the quintet . . . I did not consciously remember to do this, but I did intuitively write a generally low-ish horn part.  I had clean forgotten (it's just so long since I worked with this group) that their horn player does not like the higher register (hornists do, many of them, sort out as either "high horns" or "low horns").  So: Yes!  I believe I wrote a horn part that the player will not hate . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on April 14, 2014, 11:46:59 AM
So - no need for them to ask you to get down your high horns, then..  0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 15, 2014, 05:26:11 AM
The k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble at King's Chapel today at 12:15
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 15, 2014, 10:12:04 AM
An exceptionally good concert!  With the small exception of a key sticking on my Bb clarinet, which marred a couple of notes in the throat register (well, and it is high time overhaul the Bb).  Luckily for those two pieces (Charles's Angel duets) we got good rehearsal takes on Sunday, which the composer today told me are "fantastic."  (I think he meant it in the good way.)  My sticking key, though, did not much mar the pieces for the general audience.  The quartet (I see people walking around like trees)  went probably the best it ever has;  same for the trio (How to Tell) . . . and we will keep the pieces in practice for the 6 June concert.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 15, 2014, 03:56:53 PM
The trio:

http://www.youtube.com/v/OAp3w15ISl4

And the quartet:

http://www.youtube.com/v/E0_-CTvtSS8
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on April 15, 2014, 04:33:09 PM
Excellent performances and recordings!

Yay Team!  What was the audience like?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 15, 2014, 04:36:43 PM
Unusually small for King's! Probably because of the solemn anniversary in Boston today.  One chap from the office came. Though small, the audience were warm.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 15, 2014, 04:44:06 PM
The clarinet felt mighty good;  we did a little rehearsing just before, to get a sense of the space...and my stamina was more than equal to the day. It's a fine group!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on April 15, 2014, 10:20:33 PM
Beautiful works & recordings, Karl!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 16, 2014, 02:02:31 AM
Thanks, Karlo!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on April 16, 2014, 04:03:31 AM
Quote from: North Star on April 16, 2014, 03:26:18 AM
Out in the Sun (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/09-out-in-the-sun) at Soundcloud.
Like others have already said, this is wonderful! I liked Journey to the Dayspring, too.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 16, 2014, 04:39:15 AM
Many thanks for listening!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 16, 2014, 10:05:20 AM
And: Maria appears on the evening news in DC (http://www.wjla.com/articles/2014/04/cold-weather-approaches-cherry-blossoms-pass-peak-102154.html).
Title: Re: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 17, 2014, 02:59:10 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 14, 2014, 09:15:10 AM
I think the trio is done.

One day, the brass player's message was, "this is playable" (toots, I'm both a composer and a clarinetist); the next-ish day, her message was the wisecrack, "don't quit your day job."  Today, she is the fastidious critic...

"We are donating our time for this concert, and I can honestly say that it’s the first time in the history of the group that we’re to play for free. We’re doing this to honor Bill and there are so many people sharing the program that we have our own music that we want to play in Bill’s memory. If someday you would like us to do a concert of your own music, we’re available for hire as a trio or a quintet, but for a memorial we prefer to choose our own music."

If someday I hire a brass trio or quintet to play my music, it will be neither The Two-Bit Players, nor the person who tells me to hold onto the day job.
Title: Re: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on April 17, 2014, 03:16:48 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 17, 2014, 02:59:10 AM


If someday I hire a brass trio or quintet to play my music, it will be neither The Two-Bit Players, nor the person who tells me to hold onto the day job.

Amen!

And in contrast to your creative gifts, she shows a lamentable lack of originality by using the cliche' "don't quit your day job." 

Tell her to hold her arrogant nose and sneeze her little brain out her ears!   0:)

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 17, 2014, 04:02:07 AM
Probably worked with her four or five times in the W.A.G. era;  even then, she did not impress me as one of the more imaginative performers I've worked with.  I suppose that her capacities have only shrunk further over time.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on April 17, 2014, 07:01:27 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 15, 2014, 03:56:53 PM

And the quartet:

http://www.youtube.com/v/E0_-CTvtSS8

I love the combination and tonality of the instruments for the quartet. Bravo, Karl!  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 17, 2014, 07:48:05 PM
My first thought, after our first performance of How to Tell, I wanted a cello. But, a double bass, is better still.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 18, 2014, 11:35:31 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 16, 2014, 12:13:39 PM
So, Heinrich likes it . . . but (what I should have guessed) he cannot use the doxology at King's Chapel.  So some second-gen. re-texting is imminent . . . .

And here (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/for-god-so-loved-the-world) their recording is up at SoundCloud.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 18, 2014, 01:10:56 PM
Quote from: Cato on April 17, 2014, 03:16:48 AM
Amen!

And in contrast to your creative gifts, she shows a lamentable lack of originality by using the cliche' "don't quit your day job." 

Tell her to hold her arrogant nose and sneeze her little brain out her ears!   0:)

Well, and look at me, making lemonade:

Although I am not sure just where in the country he is at present, I am friends on Facebook with the trombonist whom I found at NEC to hire for the trombone duo interludes of the St Paul's Evening Service in D.  Earlier today, I messaged him to ask if he might have use for a trio . . . and (in fact, in the time it has taken me to compose this post) I have sent him the score and parts of Le tombeau de W.A.G.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on April 18, 2014, 03:56:41 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 17, 2014, 02:59:10 AM
One day, the brass player's message was, "this is playable" (toots, I'm both a composer and a clarinetist); the next-ish day, her message was the wisecrack, "don't quit your day job."  Today, she is the fastidious critic...

"We are donating our time for this concert, and I can honestly say that it's the first time in the history of the group that we're to play for free. We're doing this to honor Bill and there are so many people sharing the program that we have our own music that we want to play in Bill's memory. If someday you would like us to do a concert of your own music, we're available for hire as a trio or a quintet, but for a memorial we prefer to choose our own music."

If someday I hire a brass trio or quintet to play my music, it will be neither The Two-Bit Players, nor the person who tells me to hold onto the day job.
Perhaps you should compose a tombeau to her, too...   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 19, 2014, 05:36:50 AM
Hah!

Separately . . . while my choir's contribution was not taxing in either case, both the Maundy Thursday and Good Friday services were lovely events.  Enjoying a day of rest today.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 21, 2014, 07:23:21 AM
If I've already mentioned so, pardon the repetition . . . I have been thinking of arranging Misapprehension for an alternate scoring.  I might have gotten a start on that this past long weekend, save that I wanted to work from hard copy which I might mark up a bit. So I've now printed out a fresh copy.

Also thinking about a new cello-&-piano piece;  want to form enough of an idea of it, so that I can work on it while "on the road" this coming weekend.  Thinking of titling it, ... illa existimans quia hortulanus esset ....
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on April 21, 2014, 07:44:51 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 17, 2014, 04:02:07 AM
Probably worked with her four or five times in the W.A.G. era;  even then, she did not impress me as one of the more imaginative performers I've worked with.  I suppose that her capacities have only shrunk further over time.
Isn't it amazing that the snarky ones are so seldom the best players?  As I've said about some musicians of my acquaintance, it sounds like she's not good enough to behave that badly. :P
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 21, 2014, 08:42:04 AM
Hah! True, indeed.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 21, 2014, 11:22:26 AM
On the Misapprehension adaptation, I have not decided yet on either of two approaches:  an instrument-by-instrument substitution, or a full wind ensemble adaptation.

I may do both, of course, for fun.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 22, 2014, 02:13:10 AM
Here (http://www.moderatocantabile.nl/?page_id=591&lang=en) is the Moderato Cantabile agenda for the year, and the Henning Magnificat begins to feature right on 3 May.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on April 22, 2014, 04:13:03 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 22, 2014, 02:13:10 AM
Here (http://www.moderatocantabile.nl/?page_id=591&lang=en) is the Moderato Cantabile agenda for the year, and the Henning Magnificat begins to feature right on 3 May.

And works by K. Henning are featured in June and in November!  Yay Team!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 22, 2014, 03:13:06 PM
Okay... Misapprehension is written "too idiomatically" for clarinets, and there can be no simple instrument-for-instrument re-scoring. I think I knew this in the back of my mind, and that is why I adopted the idea of a full(-ish) wind ensemble arrangement. Am simultaneously considering whether an intermediate (say, 20-instrument) version is possible, and wondering if it's worth the bother.

I think the thing is, to go ahead with the "big band" arrangement, and while I am at that task, the back of my mind will decide the question of a 20-instrument version.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 22, 2014, 03:21:24 PM
And, a start on the new cello-&-piano piece:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on April 22, 2014, 04:40:51 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 22, 2014, 03:21:24 PM
And, a start on the new cello-&-piano piece:

The 4th/5th/9th idea combined with the quasi-plainchant opening is most intriguing.  The bell-like octaves in the bass add the right atmosphere.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 24, 2014, 07:36:51 AM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 29, 2014, 09:43:21 AM
Re-post & refresh:

Fancy on Psalm 80 from the Scottish Psalter, Op.34 № 3, performed by Carson Cooman, on YouTube. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772705.html#msg772705)

Journey to the Dayspring, Op.40 on YouTube (http://youtu.be/WaVDqIp5Rt4?t=25m33s)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part I ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754765.html#msg754765)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part II ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754766.html#msg754766)

Blue Shamrock, Op.63 for clarinet unaccompanied, at Amazon. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770448.html#msg770448)

Timbrel and Dance, Op.73 [ St Paul's choir plus ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg628919.html#msg628919)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6, arr. for saxophone choir (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765047.html#msg765047)

26 February De profundis, Op.78 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg396045.html#msg396045) [ Jaya Lakshminarayan & friends ]

Moonrise, Op.84 for brass quintet. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767632.html#msg767632) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

Moonrise, Op.84a for flute choir in six parts. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg761602.html#msg761602) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

15 March Passion rehearsal A (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/dress-rehearsal.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal B (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/shut-up-n-let-music-do-talkin-some-more.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal C (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/corrivideum.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

Conclusion of the 19 Mar 2010 performance by Sine Nomine of the St John Passion, Op.92:

http://www.youtube.com/v/8netMuAHFkI

12 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/revisiting-moon.html) [ k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble (Bloom/Henning/Cienniwa) ]

18 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/later-at-kings.html) [ Bloom/Henning ]

23 May pre-concert rehearsal (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/05/rehearsal-day-of.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

22 June recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/ande-then-there-was-library.html) [ N. Chamberlain/B. Chamberlain/Henning ]

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part I (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg443626.html#msg443626)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part II (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg443627.html#msg443627)

Love is the spirit of this church (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg694587.html#msg694587), Op.85 № 3

Nicodemus brings myrrh and aloes for the burial of the Christ (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg739688.html#msg739688), Op.85 № 4 for cello & piano | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/nicodemus-brings-myrrh-aloes)

For God so loved the world, after Op.87 № 9 {Would you like the Doxology with that?} Yes (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784410.html#msg784410) | No (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784446.html#msg784446) | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/for-god-so-loved-the-world)

The Passion According to St John (http://www.mediafire.com/?wdpk77t7m042s7o), Op.92 (on MediaFire, courtesy of Johan)

Lutosawski's Lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648397.html#msg648397), Op.96a № 1 (string quartet)

Marginalia (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg647890.html#msg647890), Op.96a № 2 (string quartet)

Après-lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649237.html#msg649237), Op.96a № 3 (string quartet)

Score of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444980.html#msg444980)

MIDI of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg436576.html#msg436576)

Score of Suspension Bridge (In Daves Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444979.html#msg444979)

MIDI of Suspension Bridge (In Daves Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444978.html#msg444978)

Score of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg445883.html#msg445883)

MIDI of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg446478.html#msg446478)

Cato's analysis of the Viola Sonata (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg785714.html#msg785714)

Johan's MediaFire folder, including the whole of Dana's première performance of the Viola Sonata (http://www.mediafire.com/?nnp5543z74szn)

Angular Whimsies, Op.100a (bass clarinet, percussion [two players] & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767841.html#msg767841)

Whimsy brevis, Op.100b (bass flute & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg769046.html#msg769046)

http://www.youtube.com/v/OAp3w15ISl4

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648257.html#msg648257), Op.104 № 4

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649947.html#msg649947), Op.104 № 5

Kyrie (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg644073.html#msg644073), Op.106 № 1

Credo (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772439.html#msg772439), Op.106 № 3

Brothers, If They Only Knew It (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780342.html#msg780342), saxophone quartet (after Op.106 № 5)

Agnus Dei (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg773090.html#msg773090), Op.106 № 5

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 1, Eritis sicut Deus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg706128.html#msg706128)

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 2, . . . scientes bonum . . . (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg709377.html#msg709377)

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 3, . . . et malum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg714290.html#msg714290)

In the Artist's Studio (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg654805.html#msg654805), work-in-progress

Thoreau in Concord Jail (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708916.html#msg708916), Op.109 for clarinet solo

http://www.youtube.com/v/iDY7Dc41vL0

Airy Distillates (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648674.html#msg648674), Op.110 for flute solo

Annabel Lee (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg704486.html#msg704486), Op.111 for vocal quartet

http://www.youtube.com/v/tN3aMOrzEb8

Misapprehension (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708245.html#msg708245), Op.112 for clarinet choir

The Mystic Trumpeter (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg734021.html#msg734021), Op.113 № 1 for soprano & clarinet

Après-mystère (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737681.html#msg737681), Op.113 № 2 for flute & clarinet And MIDI (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737682.html#msg737682)

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg756625.html#msg756625), Op.114 for clarinet & marimba

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777532.html#msg777532), Op.114a for clarinet, mandocello & double bass

My Island Home (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg766258.html#msg766258), Op.115 for percussion ensemble

Plotting (y is the new x) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765893.html#msg765893), Op.116 for violin & harpsichord

http://www.youtube.com/v/2vKGfppo0o8

Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg768713.html#msg768713), Op.117 (fl, cl in A, gtr & cb) [ and at Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-jazz-for) ]

When the morning stars sang together, and the sons of God shouted for joy (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770046.html#msg770046), Op.118 № 1 (shakuhachi, drum & handbell choir)

http://www.youtube.com/v/79tPHWpH3UI

Divinum mysterium (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg775091.html#msg775091), Op.118 № 2 (choir unison & handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/MPr7NhE2-Bs

Easter Stikheron (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784746.html#msg784746), Op.118 № 3 (choir SATB & handbells)

Welcome, Happy Morning!, Op.118 № 4 (handbells)

My Lord, What a Morning! (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg787524.html#msg787524), Op.118 № 5 (choir & handbells)

Psalm 130 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780713.html#msg780713), Op.118 № 6 (clarinet & bass voice) [work-in-progress]

The Crystalline Ship (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777531.html#msg777531), Op.119 № 1 (mezzo-soprano & baritone saxophone)

I Saw People Walking Around Like Trees (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg782776.html#msg782776), Op.120 (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum)

http://www.youtube.com/v/E0_-CTvtSS8

... illa existimans quia hortulanus esset .... (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg793992.html#msg793992), Op.121 (cello & piano) [work-in-progress]

Le tombeau de W.A.G. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg792109.html#msg792109), Op.122 (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum)

8 Oct 2013 recital at King's Chapel (http://instantencore.com/music/details.aspx?PId=5106840)

Henningmusick at ReverbNation (http://www.reverbnation.com/karlhenning).

Henningmusick at Instant Encore (http://instantencore.com/contributor/contributor.aspx?CId=5142566).

About an hour's worth of Henningmusick, too, at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1)

The 9th Ear at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/9th-ear).


And: Maria appears on the evening news in DC (http://www.wjla.com/articles/2014/04/cold-weather-approaches-cherry-blossoms-pass-peak-102154.html).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 29, 2014, 09:50:02 AM
Finalizing at last the 9th Ear concerts for 6 & 7 June.

I had a lovely time at my niece's Confirmation, and visiting with sundry siblings . . . I did make some more progress on the Op.121 . . . will post soon (-ish).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 29, 2014, 10:13:59 AM
Very nearly confirmed that the New Bedford Symphony Chorus (who will assist at a 10 May performance of Holst's The Planets) will sing the Alleluia in D (women's chorus version) as part of the pre-concert lecture.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 29, 2014, 04:55:43 PM
The Sibelius file has caught up to my sketches:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: John Copeland on April 29, 2014, 05:09:56 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 23, 2014, 05:25:07 AM
Sort of feels like I'm on location for the Zeffirelli Hamlet, but that's not at all a bad thing . . . .
http://www.youtube.com/v/TdocQFG9WyE

I listened to this, then your Op.120.  This is a great wee piece.  Great.  And your Op.120 "I Saw People Walking Around Like Trees"  (or is it See People?) very much has me identifying with the strange concept, invoked through the waving-branch-walking-tree peculiarity of it.   :D  Trees with faces.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 29, 2014, 05:11:14 PM
Thanks, Johnnie!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 29, 2014, 05:12:05 PM
I wound up adding a brief recapitulatory phrase:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 30, 2014, 05:51:35 AM
A Danish organist accepted my friend request on Linked In, and has allowed me to send her the Organ Sonata.

We shall see . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 30, 2014, 08:10:48 AM
Wow, the De profundis has had more than 300 views!

http://www.youtube.com/v/IITjZueQOBw
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 01, 2014, 06:03:52 AM
Was poking around the thread, and this post gave me a warm smile:

Quote from: Lethevich on February 26, 2010, 12:56:59 PM
It's awesome - I'll be the first to put some money down if a professional CD of your choral music is released. The setting I most admire is Pärt's, but this is a nice foil to that - the Pärt dirges quite impressively, this floats in a late Renaissance way, but with a more interesting tonality.

It's quite cool how some of your music takes that I like about John Tavener (anti-plush choral music), but not what I dislike (the poppy qualities, the sentimentality).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 07, 2014, 03:32:04 PM
I've needed to get new music to work on in the handbell choir folders . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 15, 2014, 08:31:13 AM
Review of the NBSO concert (http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20140514/ENTERTAIN/405140383).

Granted, the Alleluia in D was not in the actual concert but part of the pre-concert lecture . . . and how should I complain, when there is no mention of the women's chorus at all?  And Neptune only features in the snarky opening line.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 15, 2014, 12:32:59 PM
This is not new work . . . I'm "re-building" the score in Sibelius of a number from the ballet which I must have composed, oh, eight years ago.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 16, 2014, 06:33:27 AM
Another Facebook story:  just reconnected with an old Wooster classmate, who now sings in a 40-voice choir.  This morning, I sent her a passel of sample scores.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on May 16, 2014, 11:20:59 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 16, 2014, 06:33:27 AM
Another Facebook story:  just reconnected with an old Wooster classmate, who now sings in a 40-voice choir.  This morning, I sent her a passel of sample scores.
Can't be Bertram, then.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 16, 2014, 02:28:51 PM
No, although it was in that town that I learnt of Bertram Wilberforce . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 16, 2014, 03:51:48 PM
Okay, Scene 3a now done in Sibelius.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 16, 2014, 04:02:57 PM
Well, sure, the score needs a bit more cleaning up, of course.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 17, 2014, 07:31:34 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 16, 2014, 04:02:57 PM
Well, sure, the score needs a bit more cleaning up, of course.

Cleaned up, arpeggio marks added, some minor flourishes added to the vibes.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 17, 2014, 11:03:05 AM
It's not The Musical Masterpiece of my generation . . . but it does just what I wished it to do, and I like it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 17, 2014, 01:24:47 PM
The string pastoral, making its way into Sibelius:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 18, 2014, 10:06:18 AM
Okay, this may be done (and in the doing, I learnt many of the tasks which I need for the larger scores in Sibelius, and now I can set to the Overture).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 18, 2014, 01:37:44 PM
Continuing my backwards path towards the Overture, by starting on Scene 1.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 19, 2014, 04:37:11 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 18, 2014, 10:06:18 AM
Okay, this may be done (and in the doing, I learnt many of the tasks which I need for the larger scores in Sibelius, and now I can set to the Overture).

Well, again, Karl: rehearsal letters, rehearsal letters, rehearsal letters . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Florestan on May 19, 2014, 05:20:09 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 17, 2014, 11:03:05 AM
It's not The Musical Masterpiece of my generation . . . but it does just what I wished it to do, and I like it.

But it may be your musical masterpiece, and that suffices. Keep up the good work and keep thinking of Matisse.  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 19, 2014, 05:21:16 AM
Quote from: Florestan on May 19, 2014, 05:20:09 AM
But it may be your musical masterpiece, and that suffices. Keep up the good work and keep thinking of Matisse.  :)

Thank you for your kind encouragement, mon cher!

And, this week on Facebook, I've 'reconnected' with a Wooster classmate, who sings in a 40-voice choir in an Episcopal parish . . . sounds like a strong possibility, that my music will be a good fit.  Yea, even unto a possible gander at the Passion.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on May 19, 2014, 07:38:05 PM
Karl, good to hear you're working on White Nights yet again! I've been bugging you about this work for how many years now? ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ken B on May 19, 2014, 08:02:51 PM
Quote from: Florestan on May 19, 2014, 05:20:09 AM
Keep up the good work and keep thinking of Matisse.  :)

Matisse was a pinko? Why wasn't I told?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 20, 2014, 02:04:26 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on May 19, 2014, 07:38:05 PM
Karl, good to hear your working on White Nights yet again! I've been bugging you about this work for how many years now? ;D

It helps that my work-week has gotten lighter this year.

Separately . . . rehearsal begins tonight, for the June 6/7 concerts.  And so: first reading of Le tombeau de W.A.G. . . . we shall see if my peers tell me not to quit the day job . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on May 20, 2014, 04:02:07 AM
Concerning the White Nights excerpts:

I finally had a chance to read through the scores of Nastenka and The Walk and continue to be vastly impressed.  Specifically: the 16th-notes in Nastenka become a definite, expressive voice and not just a symbol of the river flowing or a harmonic backdrop.  The vibraphone's little comments subtly emphasize what is happening there: a nervousness, a pensive agitation, and yet at the same time the repetitive nature of the 16th-note voice brings a kind of calm.  See especially the sections where the violas come in with a counter- pattern in 16ths: a most brilliant idea!

Yet even more impressive is the chant-like, melismatic theme in The Walk which to me creates a miniature epic of the interior life.  The drone-like background creates an atmosphere of meditation, and the nature of the theme, almost like a mantra, complements this exploration of the soul.

If we lived in more enlightened times, Karl's "day job" would be full-time composer/musician!  But the days of aristocratic patrons are gone: Bruckner taught for his daily bread, Charles Ives sold insurance for many years, etc.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 20, 2014, 04:35:12 AM
Many thanks!  These two scenes are scores which were fairly easy to "dust off" (though I still need to add those rehearsal letters to the Walk!)  Scene 1 is (as I had laid it out in Finale) 42pp., and in getting just a little work in on it yester even, I think I'm now on p.6 . . . and I see opportunities to refine this or that passage. (Other passages, as in the case of Scenes 2 & 3a, I am gratified to consider quite finished.)  There is, in short, a good job of work ahead of me, but (a) I feel confident that some genuinely good work has already been locked down, and (b) I am energized to pursue the project, and (as Master Samwise might say) to see it through.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on May 20, 2014, 04:50:48 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 20, 2014, 02:04:26 AM
It helps that my work-week has gotten lighter this year.

Separately . . . rehearsal begins tonight, for the June 6/7 concerts.  And so: first reading of Le tombeau de W.A.G. . . . we shall see if my peers tell me not to quit the day job . . . .

This is true. Don't worry about your peers telling you to quit your day job. I think you're an uber-talented composer/musician. You're certainly going places, Karl. Keep your chin up!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 21, 2014, 02:20:55 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on May 20, 2014, 04:50:48 PM
Keep your chin up!

I shall comply!

Very good rehearsal last night.  I see people walking about like trees sounds as if we had been playing it the day before, rather than a month ago;  in fact, it was the best we have played it yet, so come June, it will be bristling.


We played through Le tombeau de W.A.G. twice, already sounding good . . . and again, we've started rehearsal early, so, ever upward.


How to Tell, which is a lot of living in 11 minutes, is still in a process of gradual refinement (and we are already at a substantially good stage).  We played it through, and it was mostly roughly-as-good-as-we've-ever-done;  and we went back to clarify a couple of passages.  The State of the Union is strong.


On arriving home, I didn't have any great store of energy, but I did putter with adding some highlighting to a ten measure stretch of Scene 1.  This is the way, I think, taking my time with the adjustments, so that at the last, the number will do me proud.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 21, 2014, 04:01:48 AM
I think Le tombeau too apt a piece, that it should suffer neglect beyond this year . . . so I am preparing arrangements for 2 vn & va, and 2 cl & alto cl.  (And probably for 2 fl & alto fl.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 21, 2014, 06:58:33 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 21, 2014, 04:01:48 AM
. . . and 2 cl & alto cl.

Ah, I learn that more apt instead will be arrangement of These unlikely events for Bb soprano and Eb alto clarinets.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 21, 2014, 07:09:52 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 10, 2014, 09:39:05 AM
For the Bill Goodwin memorial concert, the brass will be able to take part!  The lower three-fifths of the quintet, anyway.  This morning I spoke with the quintet's liaison, and they are game for a trio from me;  and just now, I spoke with Geo. Bozeman (who is organizing the whole do, God bless him), and he knows to expect a brass trio in addition to the elegiac clarinet solo . . . .

I can smile, now, reading this :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on May 21, 2014, 12:31:40 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 19, 2014, 04:37:11 AM
Well, again, Karl: rehearsal letters, rehearsal letters, rehearsal letters . . . .
Very important, when it comes to a rehearsal! :o ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 21, 2014, 12:44:36 PM
I know it!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 22, 2014, 04:28:12 AM
Quote from: jochanaan on May 21, 2014, 12:31:40 PM
Very important, when it comes to a rehearsal! :o ;D

And (while it turned out to be the only White Nights-related work I did last night), the rehearsal letters have been added!

[ -- jo, you playing in any trio formation these days? -- ]

The other work I did last night (light duties . . . I took a nap directly on arriving home after work;  and after a bite to eat, called it a fairly early night) was:

Arranging two of the five numbers of These unlikely events for Bb soprano cl and Eb alto cl.  I have not, perhaps, looked at these wee pieces for some three years, but on revisiting them last night, I am puzzled that none of the people I've sent them to have played them.  Sure, they're just little bagatelles, but damn it, they're good.

Arranging Le tombeau de W.A.G. for 2vn & va.  I sent the score and parts right away to the violist (also a conductor), and this morning I found a message he had sent after 11 o'clock last night: he was in rehearsal with his colleagues that evening, and says that they will read it through next Wednesday, and tape the proceedings.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on May 22, 2014, 09:17:21 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 22, 2014, 04:28:12 AM
...[ -- jo, you playing in any trio formation these days? -- ]...
Sadly, no.  Nearly all of my playing recently has been, shall we say, non-classical.  And while getting down and jamming is beautiful and fills a need in me, I miss the discipline of playing good chamber music such as yours! :(
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 22, 2014, 09:36:18 AM
Thank you for reading the blog, by the way!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 23, 2014, 08:17:55 AM
Okay, some firm news, and some still-rather-speculative news:

Olivia (director of the Reinhardt Univ Perc Ensemble) has My Island Home slated for a fall concert.  (Greg, I'm talking to you.)  As soon as I get a date, I shall try to plan a trip to the southlands.

The First Church Choir are singing two services as part of the American Guild of Organists convention here in late-ish June, and will sing the piece I wrote for them, Love is the spirit of this church.  I am in touch with my publisher, as we encouraged to sell our music at the venue.

The speculative bit is: one of the singers from the New Bedford Symphony Chorus who sang the Alleluia in D at a pre-concert lecture has asked for Christmas music . . . I am trying to pitch Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song.  We shall see . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on May 23, 2014, 09:16:44 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 23, 2014, 08:17:55 AM
Okay, some firm news, and some still-rather-speculative news:

Olivia (director of the Reinhardt Univ Perc Ensemble) has My Island Home slated for a fall concert.  (Greg, I'm talking to you.)  As soon as I get a date, I shall try to plan a trip to the southlands.


This is great news, I've been waiting for a Henning showing. Sweet Tea and shrimp & grits are on me!

Although I'm a northerner at heart so perhaps black coffee, or tea, and a pastrami sandwich would be preferred.  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 23, 2014, 09:52:02 AM
I'm game to give the shrimp & grits a go! :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on May 23, 2014, 10:32:24 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 23, 2014, 08:17:55 AM
Okay, some firm news, and some still-rather-speculative news:

Olivia (director of the Reinhardt Univ Perc Ensemble) has My Island Home slated for a fall concert.  (Greg, I'm talking to you.)  As soon as I get a date, I shall try to plan a trip to the southlands.


Great to see things are percolating!

I almost thought the Reinhardt ensemble connected to a certain microtonal composer   ??? ??? ???, until I saw that his name has a "-t" at the end.



Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on May 23, 2014, 01:34:58 PM
Quote from: Cato on May 23, 2014, 10:32:24 AM
Great to see things are percolating!

I guess you don't read the Urban Dictionary, Cato.  :-X
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on May 23, 2014, 02:33:17 PM
Quote from: North Star on May 23, 2014, 01:34:58 PM
I guess you don't read the Urban Dictionary, Cato.  :-X

No, I guess not!   $:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 24, 2014, 07:59:34 AM
Curiously, it is "Christmas weekend" for me, as I do up Sibelius files of Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, of my arrangement of God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen . . . and (perhaps) even the first ("big-band") of my settings of the Advent I Antiphon, I look from afar.


I don't know if it is nostalgia (I wrote the piece for Christmas 2002), or fond thoughts of the late Mr Goodwin, or the thought of the piece actually being performed again, or genuine merits of the music, but I find myself close to tears when reading some passages of the Op.67.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 24, 2014, 05:52:46 PM
Made it to p.58 of 89 (the old score), so very nearly two-thirds done.

Also got my 10,000 steps walked, and did the grocery shopping.  So, a fabulous day.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 25, 2014, 04:39:46 PM
Down to the last two pages of the Op.67!  And I have improved a seam or two, and let the tempo out for the coda, and here and there just plain plugged in some new material.

Even after I wrap up those two pages, though, I need to go back and finish adding in the timpani.

Must leave it until tomorrow.  So close!  No matter:  I am greatly pleased with the piece.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 26, 2014, 07:15:15 AM
Okay!  I think the full score (and Sibelius will make the preparation of a choral score relatively efficient) is done.  There is audio al que quiere . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 26, 2014, 04:25:12 PM
The spirit is willing, but it's a passel of work, all the same.  I got Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song off to Katie.  I need another day or two (tomorrow being both a day at the office, and a 9th Ear rehearsal afterwards) to finish, and add the optional timpani to, God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 27, 2014, 06:17:06 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 26, 2014, 07:15:15 AM
Okay!  I think the full score (and Sibelius will make the preparation of a choral score relatively efficient) is done.  There is audio al que quiere . . . .

Score was too large to attach here at GMG!

So I've broken it up into two . . . here are pp. 1-44.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 27, 2014, 06:17:31 AM
And pp. 45-87
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on May 27, 2014, 07:13:32 AM
I sent the following to Karl earlier: no time right now, but I hope to add some more comments later.

What struck me especially, upon first reading the opening half of the score, was the unifying nature of the motifs introduced in the opening bars (e.g. the organ's 8th-notes at bar 10 ff.), and the occasionally archaizing, e.g. the touch of ending phrases with the open fifth.  In fact, when I saw today the way you used that 8th-note motif from the organ throughout, e.g. sped up to bring excitement and joyousness, I thought it was most striking!

The mysterious atmosphere evoked by the organ at e.g. 44 ff. and also at bar 276 ff. is most excellent, a symbol of the  arcanum of Divinity.

And then I really liked the organ's insistence on a key of F at bar 548​ (presaged back at bar 98-102 I believe)​: it seemed like the organ was saying to the others: "Wander if you must, but there is a fundament in the Universe,​ at least now and then!"

Most excellent of all is the use of the instruments as a subtle Greek chorus, commenting on the action in the text, elucidating it, or agreeing with its inexplicable mystery.

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 27, 2014, 10:56:28 AM
Thanks, Cato!

I printed hard copy of the old edition of the Op.80 (God Rest ye Merry, Gentlemen), and used the old-fashioned pencil method to finish scheming the timpanist's participation . . . with a little luck, I might wrap that up tonight.

I've also printed out hard copy of the Op.60 (I Look From Afar), thinking that it might be a bit quicker than flipping between two windows on the computer screen . . . .

So . . . ought to have even that last ready to send to Katie in time for their 1 June meeting.

And, I have finally let Google do the work!  We're talking about the South Coast Community Chorale in Fall River.

Well, another excuse to hang out in Fall River . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 27, 2014, 10:59:00 AM
Here they are. (http://sccchorale.com/)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: kishnevi on May 27, 2014, 06:48:41 PM
just beware of someone with an axe to grind.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 28, 2014, 05:58:48 AM
Indeed!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 28, 2014, 10:20:46 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 23, 2014, 08:17:55 AM
Olivia (director of the Reinhardt Univ Perc Ensemble) has My Island Home slated for a fall concert.

Tuesday, 11 November!

Plans to head southward are now brewing.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 28, 2014, 03:30:05 PM
Christmas in May!  God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 29, 2014, 03:42:29 AM
Much less work than Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, and possibly less work overall even than God Rest Ye Merry . . . here's the start I made last night on I Look From Afar.  I've already sent the Opp. 67 & 80 to Our Man at the SCCC;  and I have advised that I shall be able to send the Op. 60 first thing Saturday . . . and the good news is, that's okay.

Of course, nothing is certain;  but they shall have these three scores (and, eek, sound-files) to consider when they have their board meeting on 1 June.

There is a sort of nervous impetuosity to this setting of I Look From Afar, with which I am still finding myself very much in musical sympathy.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 29, 2014, 12:37:21 PM
20 pages (of the source score) down, 21 to go:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on May 29, 2014, 06:30:19 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 28, 2014, 10:20:46 AM
Tuesday, 11 November!

Plans to head southward are now brewing.

Very cool, Karl.


Quote from: karlhenning on May 28, 2014, 03:30:05 PM
Christmas in May!  God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen!

This is really good. I love the Interlude III/Variation, such vigor leading into it too.  Would love to hear the combination of Choir, Organ and Brass in a nice hall. May I make a request for the next Christmas tune transcription?  ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 30, 2014, 01:57:50 AM
I don't know when there will be call for it; but, please: request on!  0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 30, 2014, 06:33:48 AM
I have the string trio version of Le tombeau de W.A.G.! Listening now.

Will be able to share this evening.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on May 30, 2014, 08:50:48 AM


Quote from: TheGSMoeller on May 29, 2014, 06:30:19 PM
This (God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen) is really good. I love the Interlude III/Variation, such vigor leading into it too.  Would love to hear the combination of Choir, Organ and Brass in a nice hall. May I make a request for the next Christmas tune transcription?  ;D

Amen Amen!!!   0:)



Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 31, 2014, 05:17:38 AM
I think she's done;  one more look-through before I send it in.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on May 31, 2014, 05:50:12 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 31, 2014, 05:17:38 AM
I think she's done;  one more look-through before I send it in.

Them some juicy brass parts, Karl, it looks intriguing.  :) 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 31, 2014, 07:12:28 AM
Thanks!  The text is perhaps best known in an exquisite Palestrina choral setting.  When I showed this setting to my friend Mark Engelhardt, it shocked him beyond the capacity for words  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 31, 2014, 12:21:25 PM
Re-post & refresh (and high time, too):

Fancy on Psalm 80 from the Scottish Psalter, Op.34 № 3, performed by Carson Cooman, on YouTube. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772705.html#msg772705)

Journey to the Dayspring, Op.40 on YouTube (http://youtu.be/WaVDqIp5Rt4?t=25m33s)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part I ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754765.html#msg754765)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part II ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754766.html#msg754766)

I Look From Afar, Op.60 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg805683.html#msg805683)

Blue Shamrock, Op.63 for clarinet unaccompanied, at Amazon. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770448.html#msg770448)

Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani 1st half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg804573.html#msg804573) | 2nd half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg804574.html#msg804574)

Timbrel and Dance, Op.73 [ St Paul's choir plus ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg628919.html#msg628919)

Scene 2 from White Nights, Op.75 № 3 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg802028.html#msg802028)

Scene 3a from White Nights, Op.75 № 4 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg801802.html#msg801802)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6, arr. for saxophone choir (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765047.html#msg765047)

26 February De profundis, Op.78 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg396045.html#msg396045) [ Jaya Lakshminarayan & friends ]

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, Op.80 carol for choir, brass quintet, organ & timpani (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg805187.html#msg805187)

Moonrise, Op.84 for brass quintet. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767632.html#msg767632) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

Moonrise, Op.84a for flute choir in six parts. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg761602.html#msg761602) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

15 March Passion rehearsal A (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/dress-rehearsal.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal B (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/shut-up-n-let-music-do-talkin-some-more.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal C (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/corrivideum.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

Conclusion of the 19 Mar 2010 performance by Sine Nomine of the St John Passion, Op.92:

http://www.youtube.com/v/8netMuAHFkI

12 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/revisiting-moon.html) [ k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble (Bloom/Henning/Cienniwa) ]

18 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/later-at-kings.html) [ Bloom/Henning ]

23 May pre-concert rehearsal (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/05/rehearsal-day-of.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

22 June recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/ande-then-there-was-library.html) [ N. Chamberlain/B. Chamberlain/Henning ]

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part I (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg443626.html#msg443626)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part II (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg443627.html#msg443627)

Love is the spirit of this church (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg694587.html#msg694587), Op.85 № 3

Nicodemus brings myrrh and aloes for the burial of the Christ (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg739688.html#msg739688), Op.85 № 4 for cello & piano | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/nicodemus-brings-myrrh-aloes)

For God so loved the world, after Op.87 № 9 {Would you like the Doxology with that?} Yes (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784410.html#msg784410) | No (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784446.html#msg784446) | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/for-god-so-loved-the-world)

The Passion According to St John (http://www.mediafire.com/?wdpk77t7m042s7o), Op.92 (on MediaFire, courtesy of Johan)

Lutosawski's Lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648397.html#msg648397), Op.96a № 1 (string quartet)

Marginalia (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg647890.html#msg647890), Op.96a № 2 (string quartet)

Après-lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649237.html#msg649237), Op.96a № 3 (string quartet)

Score of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444980.html#msg444980)

MIDI of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg436576.html#msg436576)

Score of Suspension Bridge (In Daves Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444979.html#msg444979)

MIDI of Suspension Bridge (In Daves Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444978.html#msg444978)

Score of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg445883.html#msg445883)

MIDI of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg446478.html#msg446478)

Cato's analysis of the Viola Sonata (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg785714.html#msg785714)

Johan's MediaFire folder, including the whole of Dana's première performance of the Viola Sonata (http://www.mediafire.com/?nnp5543z74szn)

Angular Whimsies, Op.100a (bass clarinet, percussion [two players] & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767841.html#msg767841)

Whimsy brevis, Op.100b (bass flute & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg769046.html#msg769046)

http://www.youtube.com/v/OAp3w15ISl4

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648257.html#msg648257), Op.104 № 4

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649947.html#msg649947), Op.104 № 5

Kyrie (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg644073.html#msg644073), Op.106 № 1

Credo (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772439.html#msg772439), Op.106 № 3

Brothers, If They Only Knew It (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780342.html#msg780342), saxophone quartet (after Op.106 № 5)

Agnus Dei (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg773090.html#msg773090), Op.106 № 5

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 1, Eritis sicut Deus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg706128.html#msg706128)

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 2, . . . scientes bonum . . . (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg709377.html#msg709377)

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 3, . . . et malum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg714290.html#msg714290)

In the Artist's Studio (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg654805.html#msg654805), work-in-progress

Thoreau in Concord Jail (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708916.html#msg708916), Op.109 for clarinet solo

http://www.youtube.com/v/iDY7Dc41vL0

Airy Distillates (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648674.html#msg648674), Op.110 for flute solo

Annabel Lee (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg704486.html#msg704486), Op.111 for vocal quartet

http://www.youtube.com/v/tN3aMOrzEb8

Misapprehension (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708245.html#msg708245), Op.112 for clarinet choir

The Mystic Trumpeter (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg734021.html#msg734021), Op.113 № 1 for soprano & clarinet

Après-mystère (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737681.html#msg737681), Op.113 № 2 for flute & clarinet And MIDI (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737682.html#msg737682)

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg756625.html#msg756625), Op.114 for clarinet & marimba

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777532.html#msg777532), Op.114a for clarinet, mandocello & double bass

My Island Home (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg766258.html#msg766258), Op.115 for percussion ensemble

Plotting (y is the new x) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765893.html#msg765893), Op.116 for violin & harpsichord

http://www.youtube.com/v/2vKGfppo0o8

Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg768713.html#msg768713), Op.117 (fl, cl in A, gtr & cb) [ and at Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-jazz-for) ]

When the morning stars sang together, and the sons of God shouted for joy (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770046.html#msg770046), Op.118 № 1 (shakuhachi, drum & handbell choir)

http://www.youtube.com/v/79tPHWpH3UI

Divinum mysterium (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg775091.html#msg775091), Op.118 № 2 (choir unison & handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/MPr7NhE2-Bs

Easter Stikheron (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784746.html#msg784746), Op.118 № 3 (choir SATB & handbells)

Welcome, Happy Morning!, Op.118 № 4 (handbells)

My Lord, What a Morning (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg787524.html#msg787524), Op.118 № 5 (choir & handbells)

Hymtunes Moscow & Te Deum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg799287.html#msg799287), Op.118 № 6 (handbells)

Musette (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg799287.html#msg799287), Op.118 № 7 (handbells)

Psalm 130 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780713.html#msg780713), Op.118 № 8 [ I think ] (clarinet & bass voice) [work-in-progress]

The Crystalline Ship (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777531.html#msg777531), Op.119 № 1 (mezzo-soprano & baritone saxophone)

I Saw People Walking Around Like Trees (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg782776.html#msg782776), Op.120 (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum)

http://www.youtube.com/v/E0_-CTvtSS8

... illa existimans quia hortulanus esset .... (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg796622.html#msg796622), Op.121 (cello & piano) [work-in-progress]

Le tombeau de W.A.G. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg792109.html#msg792109), Op.122 (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum)

8 Oct 2013 recital at King's Chapel (http://instantencore.com/music/details.aspx?PId=5106840)

Henningmusick at ReverbNation (http://www.reverbnation.com/karlhenning).

Henningmusick at Instant Encore (http://instantencore.com/contributor/contributor.aspx?CId=5142566).

About an hour's worth of Henningmusick, too, at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1)

The 9th Ear at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/9th-ear).


And: Maria appears on the evening news in DC (http://www.wjla.com/articles/2014/04/cold-weather-approaches-cherry-blossoms-pass-peak-102154.html).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 31, 2014, 12:54:42 PM
Be the first on your block!

http://www.youtube.com/v/AJzV-RxXiIk
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 02, 2014, 05:01:58 AM
All right:  the Christmas music sprint done, I must needs now pay better attention to the clarinet, as we've a brace of 9th Ear concerts coming this weekend.  For one thing, I had to learn Charles Turner's Tala Pieces, four artfully shaped one-pagers, each with a distinct (and winning) character, and (true to the title) each is governed by its own rhythmic pattern(s).  These were quite easy to learn, and the writing is perfectly idiomatic, and lies well under the fingers;  thus, I've pretty much learnt them over two days' rehearsal (I shall send Charles mp3s of this evening's run-through;  if anyone here may be interested, just give word.)

The elephant in the clarinet studio has been, Thoreau in Concord Jail.  The piece is not technically difficult (that was one of the points of the piece, back when I wrote it . . . it was a last-ish-minute Plan B for a King's Chapel date).  The challenge remains the fact that it's a 25-minute piece.  The two Action Points for me this week are:  I still remember that I rushed the piece, that initial performance at King's Chapel (a trim 19-minute outing – the Ozawa Version).  So Mission № 1 is, learn the piece, in the sense that I need to learn its proper pace (as the guy playing it, I mean) . . . I need to internalize the pace, so that in performance, with the anticipated adrenalin and "feeling" the audience, I can stay centered in the piece's own tempo.  True to the work's title, I must march to the beat of my own drummer.

(And I am keen to bounce it off the two fresh audiences.  The piece could break either way:  the listener could lose patience with the piece – "Nothing is happening! He's mad, mad, I tell you!" – or, enter into the spirit and flow of the event, as it is essentially a sort of "environment piece.")

Mission № 2 is, simply, stamina.  When I played the piece at King's Chapel, it was the entire program, and I had nothing else I needed to play.  Here, I shall already have played I see people walking about like trees, Charles's Tala Pieces, and Le tombeau de W.A.G. in the first half;  Thoreau opens the second half (so, a decent break at intermission);  and then a break, and the concert closes with How to Tell, which is itself a long, challenging blow.  So, these coming three evenings, I need just to play until my chops cannot take any more.  Thursday evening is choir rehearsal, so largely a break (though I told Charles I would play his Tala Pieces for him, which will be light enough duty, that Thursday will still feel like a day's rest for the clarinet).

Wish my embouchure luck!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 02, 2014, 07:00:29 AM
An unexpected bit of news (one result of casting so wide a net):  Dylan Chmura-Moore, whom as a trombone student at N.E.C. I hired to play for the instrumental bits strewn through the Evening Service in D, writes to say that the tuba player he was counting on won't be returning to the Academy this summer;  but that he is still hopeful of arranging a reading of Le tombeau de W.A.G. sometime ere long.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 02, 2014, 07:48:41 AM
Mild quandary in the quest to record the 9th Ear concerts.  Charles and I each have a portable device, and we would like to have documents from both.  Charles's runs on batteries, so that's all right.  My quandary is, even fully charged, my device will not last an entire 9th Ear program.  I can run the device plugged in, but I have found that when the outlet is not properly grounded (as in historic King's Chapel), there is a hum which spoils the recording.  I have an idea that when I tried plugging the device at HTUMC, I did a test and there was hum.  (I don't recall such a test at the Nave in Somerville, probably I did not find a nearby outlet.)  At the least, I can husband the device's power, and cherry-pick the numbers I record . . . but that is not ideal for me as a performer (I'd just as soon concentrate on getting the music played to my best ability).

So, I've picked up a 15-foot extension cord, and I'll see if that doesn't bring me to a well-grounded outlet . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 02, 2014, 11:22:38 AM
Viz. Christmas music:  Just got a courtesy e-mail message (but very friendly!) saying that the board is going to review all the music suggested, and will decide at their July meeting.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 03, 2014, 01:48:21 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 02, 2014, 07:48:41 AM
. . . So, I've picked up a 15-foot extension cord, and I'll see if that doesn't bring me to a well-grounded outlet . . . .

Sorry: 25-foot.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 03, 2014, 01:53:44 AM
The combination of not having those three shifts each week at a retail second (third, really) job, with having the time to practice clarinet is energizing.

Here is my favorite of Charles's set of four Tala Pieces. (I like the lot, but this one I find particularly fun.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 03, 2014, 06:50:12 AM
Flashcard Program Notes

I see people walking around like trees

My wife listened to this piece, and asked me what its title was.  I found that the title which I had in mind, did not in fact suit the piece as I had composed it;  so I asked for her suggestion.  "Something mysterious," was her reply.  A friend in Columbus, Ohio supplied a nicely mysterious title.

Le tombeau de W.A.G.

William A. Goodwin was the organist, music director, electrical engineer, & guy-who-just-got-everything-done at the First Congregational Church in Woburn, Mass.  I worked with Bill for a number of years as assistant choir director, composer-in-residence, and occasional guest clarinetist.  Bill was a great friend, and I wrote this piece to honor his memory.

Thoreau in Concord Jail

Refusing to pay his poll taxes because of his opposition to the Mexican-American War and to slavery, Thoreau spent a night in Concord Jail.  As Thoreau played the flute (I know not how well), I felt that the perfect scoring for a piece reflecting on his experience that night, would be a single unaccompanied wind instrument.

How to Tell (Chasing the Tail of Nothing)

The phrase how to tell I borrowed by lopping off half of the title of a book.  My music, however, has nothing to do with the book (though it is a frightfully amusing book).  I originally asked Dan if he would play bongos for a piece I was planning to write; he suggested the frame drum instead, and I've never even looked at a bongo since.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 03, 2014, 08:41:18 AM
The 9th Ear have broken onto boston.com, baby! (http://calendar.boston.com/somerville_ma/events/show/370761310-nave-music-series-presents-the-9th-ear)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on June 03, 2014, 09:01:33 AM
Listening to Le tombeau de W.A.G. for the second time in a row now, this is beautiful. I sense the faint scents of Beethoven, Schubert and Stravinsky. :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 03, 2014, 09:04:52 AM
Many thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Brian on June 03, 2014, 12:50:55 PM
Wow, that was really good! Something about the ending must beg for the beginning, because I was halfway through my own second consecutive listen when I got called in to a meeting.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on June 03, 2014, 01:06:30 PM
Quote from: Brian on June 03, 2014, 12:50:55 PMSomething about the ending must beg for the beginning, because I was halfway through my own second consecutive listen when I got called in to a meeting.
Huh?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Brian on June 03, 2014, 01:26:57 PM
Quote from: North Star on June 03, 2014, 01:06:30 PM
Huh?
I mean, when you listen to the ending, it makes you want to hear the beginning again.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ken B on June 03, 2014, 03:46:13 PM
Quote from: Brian on June 03, 2014, 01:26:57 PM
I mean, when you listen to the ending, it makes you want to hear the beginning again.
It's the song that never ends,
It goes on and on my friends
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on June 04, 2014, 07:12:23 AM
Quote from: Brian on June 03, 2014, 01:26:57 PM
I mean, when you listen to the ending, it makes you want to hear the beginning again.

That was my initial reaction too. I played it, was compelled to listen to it, a half dozen times. Couldn't stop.

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 04, 2014, 07:16:47 AM
I am touched, friends.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on June 04, 2014, 07:21:36 AM
Quote from: Brian on June 03, 2014, 01:26:57 PM
I mean, when you listen to the ending, it makes you want to hear the beginning again.
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on June 04, 2014, 07:12:23 AM
That was my initial reaction too. I played it, was compelled to listen to it, a half dozen times. Couldn't stop.

Sarge
Similar reaction here as well. :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 05, 2014, 02:02:24 AM
Thank you all!

Concerts tomorrow and Saturday nights!  Should be pretty good, and then we shall also have the alto flute/clarinet/double-bass/frame drum version of Le tombeau . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on June 05, 2014, 03:00:39 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 05, 2014, 02:02:24 AM
Thank you all!

Concerts tomorrow and Saturday nights!  Should be pretty good, and then we shall also have the alto flute/clarinet/double-bass/frame drum version of Le tombeau . . . .
Excellent!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on June 05, 2014, 04:11:38 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 03, 2014, 08:41:18 AM
The 9th Ear have broken onto boston.com, baby! (http://calendar.boston.com/somerville_ma/events/show/370761310-nave-music-series-presents-the-9th-ear)

What hath God wrought!  0:)

Let's hope for quickly spreading fame and - even better! - fortune!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 05, 2014, 07:58:01 AM
Full notes for The 9th Ear programs this weekend.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 06, 2014, 11:15:25 AM
None of the outlets in our church sanctuary, apparently, are properly grounded;  so it's no good running my device while plugged in for tomorrow's concert . . . I've just got to do what I can with it fully charged.

This evening, I still hope to find an outlet in the Somerville space which is grounded.  But, of course, I may not find one there, either;  so, I've got the MicroTrak fully charged, in case.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 06, 2014, 07:17:40 PM
Concert went very well.  I think I succeeded in playing Thoreau at the proper pace, and thus for its genuine duration, for good or ill  ;)  I was pleased with my playing, and pleased that my chops lasted the entire show.  As expected, though, my device did not last the whole show, but still, most of it!  More detail tomorrow; I am bushed.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on June 06, 2014, 07:30:17 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 06, 2014, 07:17:40 PM
Concert went very well.  I think I succeeded in playing Thoreau at the proper pace, and thus for its genuine duration, for good or ill  ;)  I was pleased with my playing, and pleased that my chops lasted the entire show.  As expected, though, my device did not last the whole show, but still, most of it!  More detail tomorrow; I am bushed.
Enjoy the post-gig glow!  We've all felt it, we players. :D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 07, 2014, 05:33:00 AM
Another show tonight!

I just listened to the first of the audio from last night, Charles's Flute Dances, flute and percussion.  I think this is a piece you might like playing, jo!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on June 07, 2014, 12:16:20 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 06, 2014, 07:17:40 PM
Concert went very well.  I think I succeeded in playing Thoreau at the proper pace, and thus for its genuine duration, for good or ill  ;)  I was pleased with my playing, and pleased that my chops lasted the entire show.  As expected, though, my device did not last the whole show, but still, most of it!  More detail tomorrow; I am bushed.

9 Cheers for The Ninth Ear!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 08, 2014, 03:06:36 AM
Last night's concert was better still (with one peculiar caveat).  Higher energy, tighter ensemble (in the trio, particularly).  No surprise, since I had spent yesterday relaxedly dawdling with my mum, mom-in-law & aunt at Plum Island, where before Friday's concert I had put in a day's work at the office.  (Note to self:  Do always take the day of a concert off, the music will thank you.)

The one caveat relates to Thoreau.  It was brought to my attention that our audience in Danvers (which would be, in large part, our parishioners) would be inspired to mutiny if I played Thoreau in all its 25-minute glory.  It was only good sense, and the advisory was meant in a thoroughly brotherly spirit.  (Part of the problem, which was a matter of my not reminding Charles of Thoreau's duration when he prepared the program, was that the second half of the program was significantly longer than the first.)

Since on Friday, I had accomplished what I wished with the Op.109 (I wanted to play it in public, as it ought to be, and probably have a good document of the event), I suffered no need to insist . . . and I gave assurance that I was perfectly content to present an abridgement, with an eye to keeping the peace.  I asked Charles what he would suggest, and he replied 5-6 minutes.  "I defy you," I said;  "I'm playing 7!"

Back when I first played Thoreau at King's Chapel, I bought a small, cheap clock so that I could mind the time.  (Honestly, it was part of that undercurrent nervousness which resulted in my rushing the piece so awfully, then;  the condition which it was my goal to defeat on this occasion.)  So, since the proposal was to reduce the music a great, great deal, I thought that my process ought to be dispassionately Cageian.  I decided that I should play for 3'30, and then I should turn the page, my eye lighting on some suitable "landing place," play for a further 2"30, and then turn to the last page.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on June 08, 2014, 04:44:03 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 08, 2014, 03:06:36 AM
Last night's concert was better still (with one peculiar caveat).

Again, 9 cheers!

Quote from: karlhenning on June 08, 2014, 03:06:36 AM
The one caveat relates to Thoreau.  It was brought to my attention that our audience in Danvers (which would be, in large part, our parishioners) would be inspired to mutiny if I played Thoreau in all its 25-minute glory. 

And yet, we have other meditative works of similar length e.g. Pärt's When Sara Was 90 Years Old.   Do the lengths of works have to be published to forewarn the impatient or the Adult ADHD victims?   ;)

On the other hand, we have the stories about Bruckner showing his symphonies to conductors, whose first reaction usually was: "Yes, yes, a marvelous work!  But where can you make cuts?"   :o
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 08, 2014, 05:17:04 AM
I'm smiling a little, with the thought that I've now written a controversial piece....
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on June 08, 2014, 05:44:58 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 08, 2014, 05:17:04 AM
I'm smiling a little, with the thought that I've now written a controversial piece....

Cause a riot somehow next time, and then those contracts will come your way! 

"At bar 193, the clarinetist suddenly throws his instrument at the audience while blowing into a duck call."
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on June 08, 2014, 07:52:32 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 07, 2014, 05:33:00 AM
Another show tonight!

I just listened to the first of the audio from last night, Charles's Flute Dances, flute and percussion.  I think this is a piece you might like playing, jo!
I think I might!  :D What percussion does it require?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 08, 2014, 04:15:21 PM
Charles originally wrote it for djembe, but contentedly let Dan do his frame drum magic with the piece.  I don't have a score yet, but I am sure that Charles will soon-ish load audio from one of this weekend's concerts up on SoundCloud.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 08, 2014, 04:20:22 PM
Quote from: Cato on June 08, 2014, 04:44:03 AM
On the other hand, we have the stories about Bruckner showing his symphonies to conductors, whose first reaction usually was: "Yes, yes, a marvelous work!  But where can you make cuts?"   :o

Aye!

Listening tonight (at last) to the audio of Thoreau from Friday.  I don't know what they were complaining about: I played it at a trim 24 minutes!  8)  Much closer to my intention.  Largely pleased with the take . . . will hoist up to YouTube soon.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 08, 2014, 05:05:18 PM
http://www.youtube.com/v/OnLYQ748aEg
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 09, 2014, 04:42:24 AM
Listening again; I feel I can play it better (though I do have a fairly strong impression that Friday's performance is a good improvement, in more ways than one, on the inaugural Jail).  I had a great time playing the space, which is agreeably live;  and I am pleased that some of the space comes through on the recording.  There is the occasional sonic intrusion from the street;  but honestly, true to the subject of the piece, I welcome the external counterpoint.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 09, 2014, 05:02:52 AM
Whew! No surprise, I can hear how rushed I was in the original King's Chapel performance . . . no question, I was pressing to make sure the piece was an interesting listen.  The acoustic is much drier, of course (lots of irregular surfaces in the space to absorb/diffuse sound).  I am playing better, now, though I do need to phase in a new reed.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 09, 2014, 05:16:29 AM
I've not yet transferred the audio from the MicroTrak to the PC for the Saturday concert.  But:  both I see people walking about like trees and Le tombeau went much better on Saturday than on Friday.  I am probably to blame.  Well, in one instance, I am definitely to blame:  I gaffed my own note in measure 2 of Le tombeau!  I could give lessons in The Stupid!

But what I meant by my share of the blame is:  Although I largely felt that I had the energy for Friday's show (and my chops endured well), I didn't realize the degree to which I had lacked energy, until I went in to Saturday's concert, after a completely relaxed day dawdling around Plum Island with my family.  (Where Friday, of course, I had put in eight hours working for the office.)  And because I had so much store of energy for the Saturday show, I think that fed my fellow musicians, and all of the ensemble pieces went much better.

Now, my MicroTrak was not going to be able to record the entirety of both concerts.  So on Friday, it ran out of juice in the middle of How to Tell (I shall listen to that "trunk" of the piece, just to see how things sounded for that go . . . and who knows?  There may be something usable).  My solution for Saturday was, since I had to pare back so radically, I didn't bother recording Thoreau.  I am sure Charles did record it, though, so if he furnishes that recording, I shall listen, just out of curiosity.

I am fixin' to have Saturday's performances of both quartets, and of the trio, available for listening sometime tonight.  Tomorrow night at latest.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on June 09, 2014, 05:29:50 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 09, 2014, 05:16:29 AM
I am fixin' to have Saturday's performances of both quartets, and of the trio, available for listening sometime tonight.  Tomorrow night at latest.

Looking forward to hearing it.

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 09, 2014, 05:44:59 AM
Thanks!

I do understand that Thoreau is not for everybody  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on June 09, 2014, 05:52:19 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 09, 2014, 05:44:59 AM
Thanks!

I do understand that Thoreau is not for everybody  :)

I plan to give it another try soon.

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 09, 2014, 05:53:35 AM
You are kind.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on June 09, 2014, 05:58:07 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 09, 2014, 05:53:35 AM
You are kind.

And brave!  ;)

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 09, 2014, 05:58:16 AM
Forsooth!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 09, 2014, 07:27:13 AM
jo: I have forwarded you the score to Charles's piece.  But here it is for general study.  Will link to the performance, as soon as it is generally available.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 09, 2014, 04:27:30 PM
https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-how-to-tell-chasing-the-tail-of-nothing-op-103-7-june-14

https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-le-tombeau-de-wag-op122a
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 11, 2014, 01:46:55 AM
All right!  Now that the concerts are done, and the audio is out and about . . . last night, I did the grocery shopping.

Oh, which then left me at liberty to resume the Great White Nights Project.  Got back to work on the re-do of Night the First, Scene 1.  Seven measures done.  More than just a symbolic return.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 11, 2014, 02:24:52 PM
More about Thoreau
Than the average Joe
Will need to kneau . . . . (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2014/06/rather-long-rather-slow-and-rather-quiet.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on June 11, 2014, 02:30:16 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 11, 2014, 02:24:52 PM
More about Thoreau
Than the average Joe
Will need to kneau . . . . (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2014/06/rather-long-rather-slow-and-rather-quiet.html)
Now there's an interesting pair of words to start with: 'Mind you'  $:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 11, 2014, 02:41:25 PM
Hah!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 12, 2014, 11:23:05 AM
More work last night, on the "re-do" of Night the First, Scene 1.  I am finding just how capricious my "urge to edit/emend" can be . . . The passage which I was bringing into Sibelius before the Christmas music hiatus, somehow I was dissatisfied with . . . not dissatisfied with that passage, but with the fact that it went on, and I was toying with the idea of re-scoring it.

But coming back to the same passage after a couple of weeks, I sense no dissatisfaction at all.  Am I being too "soft" now?  Was I being peculiarly unsympathetic (and to my own work!) then?

I think I must trust what I had written, and keep the additions to needed articulations and dynamics, and resist any urge to re-compose or re-score.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: EigenUser on June 14, 2014, 03:49:06 AM
Karl, where can I hear the alleged "worst viola sonata ever"? I tried to find it on your YouTube page when you sent me the "Plotting" a couple of weeks a go, but I didn't see it there.

Did you hear the clip on my page? 0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 14, 2014, 03:58:23 AM
The first movement of the Sonata, Fair Warning, is on my SoundCloud here (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/05-i-fair-warning).

Score of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444980.html#msg444980)

Score of Suspension Bridge (In Daves Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444979.html#msg444979)

Score of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg445883.html#msg445883)

Cato's analysis of the Viola Sonata (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg785714.html#msg785714)

Johan's MediaFire folder, including the whole of Dana's première performance of the Viola Sonata (http://www.mediafire.com/?nnp5543z74szn)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: EigenUser on June 14, 2014, 05:36:26 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 14, 2014, 03:58:23 AM
The first movement of the Sonata, Fair Warning, is on my SoundCloud here (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/05-i-fair-warning).

Score of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444980.html#msg444980)

Score of Suspension Bridge (In Daves Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444979.html#msg444979)

Score of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg445883.html#msg445883)

Cato's analysis of the Viola Sonata (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg785714.html#msg785714)

Johan's MediaFire folder, including the whole of Dana's première performance of the Viola Sonata (http://www.mediafire.com/?nnp5543z74szn)
Nice! I'm listening to the first movement now. The piano part seems very difficult! I was working on a viola sonata for a while with an extremely difficult piano part. I'll post parts of it sometime.

Some parts of it (yours) remind me of Bartok's 3rd SQ (that's a good thing -- the one SQ of his that I really like).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 14, 2014, 07:24:45 AM
Thanks!  Coincidentally, the pianist from the première will be in the Boston area next week, and we shall probably get together for a spot of tea.

This morning, I've been chuffing along with Scene 1 . . . now at p.25 (of 42) from the old version of the score.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on June 14, 2014, 01:48:15 PM
I've listened to Thoreau a few times (not on one sitting, though) and really like it. :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 14, 2014, 02:40:20 PM
Thank you, indeed!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 15, 2014, 01:56:12 PM
Okay, it's done but I do not think it can be quite done . . . ready for proofing, and there is one section which has me asking myself rather hard questions.

I'm inclined to do the proofing before "releasing" audio, but I am also glad of additional editorial eyes and ears, so if you want the audio of the present state of the Scene, just let a chap know.


[Hm, file of the score is too large to attach. Perhaps I shall find a work-around later this evening.  Need tea RIGHT NOW.]
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 16, 2014, 07:06:17 AM
Okay, here we try again.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 16, 2014, 07:14:04 AM
Okay, al que quiere . . . .

Between E. and G., the marimba/piano/harp flashes are a modification from the original.
Between CC. and EE., the Fl/Ob/Cor ang and Hn is all reassignment.
The flute doubling the bass clarinet in m.391 was a whimsical addition.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 16, 2014, 07:22:57 AM
Maybe it's just my ears "in the bubble," but as I listen to the MIDI proof, the passage (can you guess which one?) which for the space of two-three days had me wondering whether I shouldn't re-tool it somehow, just feels right (again) to me.

Separately, the "highlights" which I added between E. and G. were inspired by (similarly passing) qualms . . . there were a few days when I feared that the string counterpoint just went on forever, and maybe I should, well, do something else.  Artistically, I want to be open to the possibility that, when I go back to these earlier scenes, there may be some compositional tightening needed.

On the other hand, I am resisting any haste, because I am apt rather to trust myself, and want to give the work the benefit of the doubt.  I don't want, either, to bust in and break something which does not, in fact, need any alteration.
Title: Re: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 16, 2014, 08:48:10 AM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on May 29, 2014, 06:30:19 PM
Very cool, Karl.


This is really good. I love the Interlude III/Variation, such vigor leading into it too.  Would love to hear the combination of Choir, Organ and Brass in a nice hall. May I make a request for the next Christmas tune transcription?  ;D

Tentative word is that God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen is an early favorite. Still, nothing definite to emerge until the July meeting.
Title: Re: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 16, 2014, 08:52:23 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 18, 2014, 10:06:18 AM
Okay, this may be done (and in the doing, I learnt many of the tasks which I need for the larger scores in Sibelius, and now I can set to the Overture).

Good thing I've gone back to the source. Forest is an error, I must change it to meadows.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 16, 2014, 09:46:35 AM
Re-post & refresh:

Fancy on Psalm 80 from the Scottish Psalter, Op.34 № 3, performed by Carson Cooman, on YouTube. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772705.html#msg772705)

Journey to the Dayspring, Op.40 on YouTube (http://youtu.be/WaVDqIp5Rt4?t=25m33s)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part I ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754765.html#msg754765)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part II ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754766.html#msg754766)

I Look From Afar, Op.60 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg805683.html#msg805683)

Blue Shamrock, Op.63 for clarinet unaccompanied, at Amazon. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770448.html#msg770448)

Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani 1st half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg804573.html#msg804573) | 2nd half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg804574.html#msg804574)

Timbrel and Dance, Op.73 [ St Paul's choir plus ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg628919.html#msg628919)

Scene 1 from White Nights, Op.75 № 2 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg810318.html#msg810318)

Scene 2 from White Nights, Op.75 № 3 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg802028.html#msg802028)

Scene 3a from White Nights, Op.75 № 4 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg801802.html#msg801802)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6, arr. for saxophone choir (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765047.html#msg765047)

26 February De profundis, Op.78 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg396045.html#msg396045) [ Jaya Lakshminarayan & friends ]

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, Op.80 carol for choir, brass quintet, organ & timpani (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg805187.html#msg805187)

Moonrise, Op.84 for brass quintet. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767632.html#msg767632) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

Moonrise, Op.84a for flute choir in six parts. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg761602.html#msg761602) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

15 March Passion rehearsal A (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/dress-rehearsal.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal B (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/shut-up-n-let-music-do-talkin-some-more.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal C (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/corrivideum.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

Conclusion of the 19 Mar 2010 performance by Sine Nomine of the St John Passion, Op.92:

http://www.youtube.com/v/8netMuAHFkI

12 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/revisiting-moon.html) [ k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble (Bloom/Henning/Cienniwa) ]

18 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/later-at-kings.html) [ Bloom/Henning ]

23 May pre-concert rehearsal (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/05/rehearsal-day-of.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

22 June recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/ande-then-there-was-library.html) [ N. Chamberlain/B. Chamberlain/Henning ]

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part I (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg443626.html#msg443626)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part II (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg443627.html#msg443627)

Love is the spirit of this church (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg694587.html#msg694587), Op.85 № 3

Nicodemus brings myrrh and aloes for the burial of the Christ (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg739688.html#msg739688), Op.85 № 4 for cello & piano | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/nicodemus-brings-myrrh-aloes)

For God so loved the world, after Op.87 № 9 {Would you like the Doxology with that?} Yes (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784410.html#msg784410) | No (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784446.html#msg784446) | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/for-god-so-loved-the-world)

The Passion According to St John (http://www.mediafire.com/?wdpk77t7m042s7o), Op.92 (on MediaFire, courtesy of Johan)

Lutosawski’s Lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648397.html#msg648397), Op.96a № 1 (string quartet)

Marginalia (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg647890.html#msg647890), Op.96a № 2 (string quartet)

Après-lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649237.html#msg649237), Op.96a № 3 (string quartet)

Score of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444980.html#msg444980)

MIDI of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg436576.html#msg436576)

Score of Suspension Bridge (In Daves Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444979.html#msg444979)

MIDI of Suspension Bridge (In Daves Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444978.html#msg444978)

Score of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg445883.html#msg445883)

MIDI of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg446478.html#msg446478)

Cato's analysis of the Viola Sonata (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg785714.html#msg785714)

Johan's MediaFire folder, including the whole of Dana's première performance of the Viola Sonata (http://www.mediafire.com/?nnp5543z74szn)

Angular Whimsies, Op.100a (bass clarinet, percussion [two players] & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767841.html#msg767841)

Whimsy brevis, Op.100b (bass flute & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg769046.html#msg769046)

http://www.youtube.com/v/OAp3w15ISl4

How to Tell (Chasing the Tail of Nothing), Op.103 (alto flute, clarinet & frame drum); 7 June 2014 performance (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-how-to-tell-chasing-the-tail-of-nothing-op-103-7-june-14)

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648257.html#msg648257), Op.104 № 4

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649947.html#msg649947), Op.104 № 5

Kyrie (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg644073.html#msg644073), Op.106 № 1

Credo (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772439.html#msg772439), Op.106 № 3

Brothers, If They Only Knew It (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780342.html#msg780342), saxophone quartet (after Op.106 № 5)

Agnus Dei (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg773090.html#msg773090), Op.106 № 5

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 1, Eritis sicut Deus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg706128.html#msg706128)

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 2, . . . scientes bonum . . . (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg709377.html#msg709377)

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 3, . . . et malum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg714290.html#msg714290)

In the Artist's Studio (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg654805.html#msg654805), work-in-progress

Thoreau in Concord Jail (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708916.html#msg708916), Op.109 for clarinet solo

http://www.youtube.com/v/OnLYQ748aEg

Airy Distillates (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648674.html#msg648674), Op.110 for flute solo

Annabel Lee (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg704486.html#msg704486), Op.111 for vocal quartet

http://www.youtube.com/v/tN3aMOrzEb8

Misapprehension (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708245.html#msg708245), Op.112 for clarinet choir

The Mystic Trumpeter (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg734021.html#msg734021), Op.113 № 1 for soprano & clarinet

Après-mystère (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737681.html#msg737681), Op.113 № 2 for flute & clarinet And MIDI (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737682.html#msg737682)

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg756625.html#msg756625), Op.114 for clarinet & marimba

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777532.html#msg777532), Op.114a for clarinet, mandocello & double bass

My Island Home (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg766258.html#msg766258), Op.115 for percussion ensemble

Plotting (y is the new x) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765893.html#msg765893), Op.116 for violin & harpsichord

http://www.youtube.com/v/2vKGfppo0o8

Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg768713.html#msg768713), Op.117 (fl, cl in A, gtr & cb) [ and at Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-jazz-for) ]

When the morning stars sang together, and the sons of God shouted for joy (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770046.html#msg770046), Op.118 № 1 (shakuhachi, drum & handbell choir)

http://www.youtube.com/v/79tPHWpH3UI

Divinum mysterium (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg775091.html#msg775091), Op.118 № 2 (choir unison & handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/MPr7NhE2-Bs

Easter Stikheron (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784746.html#msg784746), Op.118 № 3 (choir SATB & handbells)

Welcome, Happy Morning!, Op.118 № 4 (handbells)

My Lord, What a Morning (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg787524.html#msg787524), Op.118 № 5 (choir & handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/AJzV-RxXiIk

Hymtunes Moscow & Te Deum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg799287.html#msg799287), Op.118 № 6 (handbells)

Musette (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg799287.html#msg799287), Op.118 № 7 (handbells)

Psalm 130 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780713.html#msg780713), Op.118 № 8 [ I think ] (clarinet & bass voice) [work-in-progress]

The Crystalline Ship (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777531.html#msg777531), Op.119 № 1 (mezzo-soprano & baritone saxophone)

I Saw People Walking Around Like Trees (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg782776.html#msg782776), Op.120 (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum)

http://www.youtube.com/v/E0_-CTvtSS8

... illa existimans quia hortulanus esset .... (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg796622.html#msg796622), Op.121 (cello & piano) [work-in-progress]

Le tombeau de W.A.G. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg792109.html#msg792109), Op.122a (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum) Audio (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-le-tombeau-de-wag-op122a)

8 Oct 2013 recital at King's Chapel (http://instantencore.com/music/details.aspx?PId=5106840)

Henningmusick at ReverbNation (http://www.reverbnation.com/karlhenning).

Henningmusick at Instant Encore (http://instantencore.com/contributor/contributor.aspx?CId=5142566).

About an hour's worth of Henningmusick, too, at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1)

The 9th Ear at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/9th-ear).


And: Maria appears on the evening news in DC (http://www.wjla.com/articles/2014/04/cold-weather-approaches-cherry-blossoms-pass-peak-102154.html).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 16, 2014, 04:49:36 PM
Good work done on the new "edition" of the Overture;  got to p. 7 (of 44), and I do think it's good.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 17, 2014, 01:57:58 AM
Okay, here's a tease: the start of the Overture.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 17, 2014, 05:43:17 AM
Hm, had to "dial down" the sampling rate in order to get a file small enough to attach, and we wonder if that result was worth the exercise  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 17, 2014, 03:58:05 PM
Reached p. 12 of the Overture, so:  gradual progress.  I think if my goal is to have the Overture done this weekend, I am on a sustainable path . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 18, 2014, 12:42:35 PM
An organist in Denmark to whom I sent the Op.108 has been busy. But, we had a very nice email exchange today, and she will have a look.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 19, 2014, 03:55:55 AM
The AGO convention is in Boston next week, and we shall sing Love Is the Spirit at two services at FCB.  The idea, too, is to have new music by composers associated with FCB and/or this event available for perusal/purchase after the services . . . so Lux Nova imprints of both Love Is the Spirit and the Organ Sonata are in rapid production!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 19, 2014, 05:52:33 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 19, 2014, 03:55:55 AM
The AGO convention is in Boston next week, and we shall sing Love Is the Spirit at two services at FCB.  The idea, too, is to have new music by composers associated with FCB and/or this event available for perusal/purchase after the services . . . so Lux Nova imprints of both Love Is the Spirit and the Organ Sonata are in rapid production!

I have just learnt that the performances will not be broadcast in 2,000 theaters in 67 countries.  I'm fine with that.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 21, 2014, 01:43:10 PM
Very close to having the Overture done (or, done again  ;)  )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ken B on June 21, 2014, 01:59:46 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 21, 2014, 01:43:10 PM
Very close to having the Overture done (or, done again  ;)  )
Done over, not I trust, over done.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 22, 2014, 07:45:02 AM
I shan't see it overdone in my lifetime.

Finished (again)!  Expect the score will be too large a file to attach here . . . aye, just so.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 22, 2014, 03:06:45 PM
Rehearsal from 1:30 to 4:00 this afternoon (with breaks).  Love is the Spirit went very nicely.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 24, 2014, 02:08:41 AM
Story to follow.  (Still have bass clarinet material to add near the end.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 24, 2014, 06:07:48 AM
In one of those delightful ironies, the First Church Choir will be singing an AGO commission, a piece accompanied by marimba;  and the marimba player is a fellow I have come to know, one of the members of the duo Transient Canvas.

So at a brief lull in the rehearsal this Sunday past, I talked to Matt about just what everyone was expecting.  He likes the piece (or, there is the possibility, this may be diplomacy, and no fault to anyone if so), but it does not seem to be the clarinetist's cup of Assam.  He also mentioned that both of the players find it visually annoying when there is beaming across the bar.  (I heard this with a wry internal smile, thinking how I was so concerned that beams across the bar would vex organists in the last movement of the Sonata.)  Matt speculated, too, that, who knows? Amy may like the piece better next year.  So I told Matt that I would send a revised score with the beaming normalized.

Since I've now (largely) finished with the White Nights Overture, and have not yet begun on Scene 3b (and as I shall be seeing Matt at the services tomorrow night and Thursday), I thought it would be a good palate-cleanser to take a break from the ballet last night and address Matt's notational concerns, so that I can send, and make that ol' eye contact while we're both on the job tomorrow.  And I thought, Why wait on the odd chance that Amy will like the piece next year?

So I decided (a little whimsically, a little suddenly) that I would create an alternative text, (very nearly) what everyone was expecting, writing a largely new bass clarinet part, and see if I feel that it works as well as the original just what everyone was expecting (which I still like just fine, thank you very much).

So, there: this is the story behind the present score, which I plan to wrap up this evening.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 24, 2014, 06:53:13 AM
Melody-loving friends here at GMG . . . let me play advocatus diaboli against the White Nights Overture a while.

From a certain standpoint, the Overture is in great part made of up of one or the other of just two tunes.  Is it tiresome?  Are the tunes godawful?  (Or, all right the first time, but shoot me please before the recapitulation?)

Is it just too much of the same thing for ten minutes and a half?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 24, 2014, 04:02:10 PM
Okay!  It's done!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: EigenUser on June 24, 2014, 05:47:43 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 24, 2014, 04:02:10 PM
Okay!  It's done!
The first few bars remind me of the first piece in "Musica Ricercata" (except you have 'E's instead of 'A's).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 25, 2014, 01:34:46 AM
Quote from: EigenUser on June 24, 2014, 05:47:43 PM
The first few bars remind me of the first piece in "Musica Ricercata" (except you have 'E's instead of 'A's).

I'm trying to figure out how you shared the audio! :)

[audio]https://www.dropbox.com/s/jv7ojb8lhjna1gr/Op114%20no5%20very%20nearly%20what%20everyone%20was%20expecting.mp3[/audio]
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 25, 2014, 01:38:02 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 24, 2014, 06:53:13 AM
Melody-loving friends here at GMG . . . let me play advocatus diaboli against the White Nights Overture a while.

From a certain standpoint, the Overture is in great part made of up of one or the other of just two tunes.  Is it tiresome?  Are the tunes godawful?  (Or, all right the first time, but shoot me please before the recapitulation?)

Is it just too much of the same thing for ten minutes and a half?

And, the audio for all who haven't yet heard it:

[audio]https://www.dropbox.com/s/70dvuqgnbahfu88/Op75%20no1%20White%20Nights%20Overture.mp3[/audio]
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: EigenUser on June 25, 2014, 02:10:38 AM
It isn't very clear how to do this, so I explained it (with DropBox) here (scroll down to end of thread):

http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,23330.0.html

I don't get the simpler option suggested by amw -- maybe they are using the downloaded version.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 25, 2014, 03:33:11 AM
I improvised based on your own code.

It seems to work (by me . . . do you see the player?)  When I first create the post, and I am brought back to the thread, I see nothing.  But, if I go elsewhere, and return to the thread, there the player module is.

That's at home, though.  At the office, the module doesn't appear as it ought (there is a horizontal slide-bar, but no play button).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 25, 2014, 03:41:31 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 25, 2014, 03:33:11 AM
. . .  At the office, the module doesn't appear as it ought (there is a horizontal slide-bar, but no play button).

Well, and now it appears, but does not function. Fascinating.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 25, 2014, 04:07:08 AM
This week is the American Guild of Organists national convention (http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=web&cd=3&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CDcQFjAC&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.agoboston2014.org%2F&ei=47qqU7_yHo-nyATT8oDoCQ&usg=AFQjCNH3BC2sRvaPd0_w29cy0apjMUP7Sw&sig2=UZh8uR6NglZFKJtdhZss0w&bvm=bv.69620078,d.aWw) here in Boston.  The First Church Choir will sing Love is the Spirit, my Op. 85 № 3, at two services which are part of the convention events, tonight and tomorrow.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on June 25, 2014, 04:07:43 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 25, 2014, 03:33:11 AM
I improvised based on your own code.

It seems to work (by me . . . do you see the player?)  When I first create the post, and I am brought back to the thread, I see nothing.  But, if I go elsewhere, and return to the thread, there the player module is.

That's at home, though.  At the office, the module doesn't appear as it ought (there is a horizontal slide-bar, but no play button).

If one sees the horizontal bar rather than the player, click on the on post title, the page reloads, and the player appears. But in this case the player isn't functioning for some other reason.

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 25, 2014, 04:11:34 AM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on June 25, 2014, 04:42:30 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 24, 2014, 06:53:13 AM
From a certain standpoint, the Overture is in great part made of up of one or the other of just two tunes.  Is it tiresome?  Are the tunes godawful?  (Or, all right the first time, but shoot me please before the recapitulation?)

The first time I listened, I thought the overture should end at 6:08 (with the "big tune" blasted out fortissimo  8) ) The transition into the "second part" was jarring. It suddenly seemed a different piece entirely. But on second listen it makes sense (of course) and I think it works well. And no, I don't think the tunes overstay their welcome. They are too attractive not be heard repeatedly. At least I want to hear them again and again.

This is the first work of yours, Karl, where I thought, This is a New England composer. I'm not sure why the music engenders that reaction but it really does!

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 25, 2014, 04:43:43 AM
I heartily thank you!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Brahmsian on June 25, 2014, 04:56:13 AM
Thank you for the link, Karl!  I will be listening as soon as I get home from work, mon ami!  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 25, 2014, 07:13:35 AM
Henningmusick wares are now in, to be peddled among the visiting organists / choir directors....(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/25/a8a9e6yp.jpg)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 25, 2014, 09:14:05 AM
First Church in Boston (http://www.agoboston2014.org/2013/09/first-church-in-boston/)
New Music Premieres: "Embertides" for organ, Hilary Tann (http://www.agoboston2014.org/2013/12/tann/)  and "Prayers of Hildegard", chorus and marimba, Edward Thompson  (http://www.agoboston2014.org/2013/12/thompson/)66 Marlborough Street, Boston
Unitarian Worship
Order of Worship (http://www.agoboston2014.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/AGO-First-Church-Unitarian-TWP-03-02-14.pdf)
(http://www.agoboston2014.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/First-Church-Choir-2-150x150.jpg) (http://www.agoboston2014.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/First-Church-Choir-2.jpg)Choir of the First Church in BostonThese services are being presented in the context of First Church's Sunday Unitarian Universalist worship broadcast each week by Emerson College Radio (88.9 FM). Featured works include the premieres of Hilary Tann's Embertides for organ and a commissioned work for choir and marimba by Ed Thompson. The professional First Church Choir conducted by Director of Music Paul Cienniwa sings Karl Henning's motet Love is the Spirit of this Church and former Director of Music Leo Collins' in mutuall love..., a setting of First Church's founding covenant.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 25, 2014, 09:17:13 AM
Hah!  I don't recall offhand when this photo was taken . . . but there I am, in the choir . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: EigenUser on June 25, 2014, 11:23:23 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 25, 2014, 07:13:35 AM
Henningmusick wares are now in, to be peddled among the visiting organists / choir directors....(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/25/a8a9e6yp.jpg)
Nice! If I were you I would suddenly have the urge to get one of those t-shirt cannons and shoot rolled-up Henning organ sonatas as gifts for the audience ;D.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Brahmsian on June 25, 2014, 01:11:00 PM
Just finished listening to (Very Nearly) What Everyone Was Expecting, Op. 114/5 for bass clarinet and marimba.

Excellent, Karl!  A very colourful, lively work that I enjoyed.  I am a big fan of the bass clarinet!  :)  Well done, mon ami!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 25, 2014, 03:07:28 PM
Thanks!

Rehearsal went well. Have to be seated before the organ prelude, which beginneth at 7:20.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 28, 2014, 08:06:58 AM
Scene 3b, ho!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 30, 2014, 09:40:31 AM
I realize that as yet, I am the only one who knows anything about Scene 3b.  For the exhilaration that The Dreamer feels after his encounter with Nastenka, the tempo is rapid (although, I found this weekend that there was no reason not to relax the metronome marking for that closing scherzo . . . IIRC originally I set it at 132 for the dotted-quarter;  but 124 is plenty fast), I use almost all the orchestra, but for much of the section, only a wind or two at a time, and quietly.

I remembered Louis Andriessen remarking that Dukas's L'apprenti sorcier winds up, a little ironically, as a comic galumph.  So the challenge I set myself with this Scherzo of mine was, to use 9/8, but to keep it spritely, to stay on the balls of my feet, compositionally.

I'm now a little past the half-way point with the scene.  And although I am thrilled with how efficiently and smoothly the work is going in Sibelius (for it was a slog in Finale, I can tell you!) I'm not sure that I shall be able to have it ready for demo sooner than Independence Day.

But, I shall try!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 30, 2014, 05:14:06 PM
I have 9pp. yet of the "old" score to do:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 03, 2014, 03:50:30 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 30, 2014, 09:40:31 AM
I'm now a little past the half-way point with the scene.  And although I am thrilled with how efficiently and smoothly the work is going in Sibelius (for it was a slog in Finale, I can tell you!) I'm not sure that I shall be able to have it ready for demo sooner than Independence Day.

But, I shall try!

Done with Scene 3b!  Plan now is to finish Intermezzo I sometime tomorrow, and be in production on Night the Second this weekend.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 03, 2014, 02:34:23 PM
Forget about finishing Intermezzo I tomorrow: it's done now!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 04, 2014, 06:23:01 AM
As I prepare to light into Night the Second (almost 30 minutes of which is already composed, if I can lay my hand on the scores . . .) this morning I have been listening (twice) to the MIDI of this year's accomplishment, the "refurbishment" of:

Op. 75 № 1: Overture [duration 11:00]
Op. 75 № 2: Scene 1. St Petersburg, City of the White Nights [duration 13:00]
Op. 75 № 3: Scene 2. A Walk in the Meadows [duration 6:30]
Op. 75 № 4: Scene 3a.  Nastenka at the Bridge [duration 6:00]
Op. 75 № 5: Scene 3b.  An Awkward Pas-de-trois; A Relieved Pas-de-deux; & The Dreamer's Elation After [duration 8:00]
Op. 75 № 6: Intermezzo I [duration 6:00]

What can I say?

It's work I am proud to stand by.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 04, 2014, 09:50:15 AM
Okay, here's a teaser:  the opening of Scene 4, The Dreamer Awaits Nastenka
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 04, 2014, 12:37:30 PM
The first scene (Scene 4) of Night the Second is just a two-minute intro, so a number which I knocked off in an afternoon:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 04, 2014, 12:58:09 PM
Scene 5, The Dreamer Explains Himself, is a much more substantial matter, 13 minutes.  Here I go!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: kishnevi on July 04, 2014, 01:39:34 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 03, 2014, 02:34:23 PM
Forget about finishing Intermezzo I tomorrow: it's done now!

Visually at least a pleaser,  with the flutes and clarinets making a pas de quatre across the page.   

Now to compare the score and the mp3 of Scene 4 so I can figure what is going on the part the MIDI makes into an accordion solo.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 04, 2014, 01:42:41 PM
Hah!

Do I have an e-mail address for you?  I can send you a link to the mp3 of the full Scene.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 05, 2014, 05:26:43 AM
I'm up to the Debussy-&-Жар-птица allusions in Scene 5 (I hope this won't put our Sarge off!), p.5 of the "old" (tiny print) score.

When I finish this page, I am heading out for a walk in this beautiful, cool morning!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 05, 2014, 06:42:52 AM
Now, off to walk a bit!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 06, 2014, 08:44:47 AM
Mid-Egyptian Dance . . . will definitely finish that today;  can I finish the tropes upon Parasha's Aria? We shall see . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 06, 2014, 01:54:04 PM
Whew, done at last (I think) with the Egyptian Dance.  All the percussion (which I love) was a bit of work;  and while I had no qualms about changing the [ 9/8 + 2/4 ] measures to 9 + 4 / 8 . . . for the middle section with its ever-changing [ 6/16 + 3/4 ] and variants ([ 6/16 + 4/4 ] , [ 9/16 + 3/4 ]), the solution was perforce to break the measures up.  Not a great sacrifice, really . . . and with the type this tiny on the hard copy, the loss of the measure numbers as a reference is almost no loss, since I cannot read those numbers without the magnifier, anyway.

So now I am at p.15 of the 25-p. score;  not going to finish the Scene today, at any rate.  Think I'll finish p.15, five measures remaining, a return to the Debussy allusion qua transition to the tropes upon Parasha's Aria . . . and I may call it quits then.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 08, 2014, 02:02:22 AM
Last night, while thunder pealed in the distance, and then the rains poured down in torrents for perhaps 20 minutes, I got the Tropes Upon Parasha's Aria set in Scene 5.  Now I'm near the end of p.18 of this tiny-print-tabloid hard copy of the 'old' version, which runs to p.25.  Offhand, I think I stand some hope of reaching the final double-bar tomorrow (Wed) evening.

The thought occurs to me that this is the 21st century, and I can furnish an alternate version of Scene 5.  The decision is not yet entirely firm, but I may well endorse this modified version of the Egyptian Dance as the preference, but leave the Scene with the original Dance as an authorized variant, if there should arise a conductor with an orchestra for whom those frightfully rapid semi-quavers hold no fear.

Part of my recreational listening these past seven-ish days has been the Tallis Complete Works, and I am starting to get ideas for the Gloria;  or (in part) ideas I had earlier are taking more definite shape, and reacting to Tallis in the process.  Time was short, and we had to prioritize;  when I was working with Lux Nova to get imprints ready for the AGO event at First Church, and one of the (many) thoughts I had was the Kyrie, it was decided to hold off until the Mass is complete.  White Nights is the priority, and will remain so;  still, the back of my mind considers just what I want to do with the remaining Gloria and Sanctus.


There are also just some slight refinements I should make to the Credo, not any recomposing, just some voicing specs.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 08, 2014, 02:08:24 AM
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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on July 08, 2014, 12:55:20 PM
Following the revised score for the ballet has been a pleasure: I told Karl that the orchestration (difficult to tell at times from an mp3 version) is very inventive, as it brings out the exquisite lines in the score.

And watch those lines, as the counterpoint is often (perhaps even always?) the unconscious level of the music!  They can become even more important at times than the more obvious themes.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 09, 2014, 03:09:26 AM
Thank you kindly!

With a little astonishment, and not a little pleasure, I've been rediscovering just how much of the ballet is already "done," beyond the Overture plus Night the First which is the folio of PDFs I have had ... all of the ballet which I could tangibly hand over to a conductor prior to this year. Am approaching the final double-bar of Scene 5, then two more Scenes and Intermezzo II to "refurbish" (15 minutes of music) ... and then I set to the long-awaited task of composing the remaining numbers.

Very excited to be back on track here.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 10, 2014, 03:53:33 AM
I told you I'd finish Scene 5 yesterday, and finish it I did:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 10, 2014, 03:59:58 AM
For those who may take an interest:  a few before-&-after snapshots.

Near the beginning....
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 10, 2014, 04:01:41 AM
The lively dance with the "murky," rhythmically activated sustained chord in the brass (plus bassoons/bassi):
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 10, 2014, 04:02:27 AM
In the Egyptian Dance, the retransition:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 10, 2014, 04:02:59 AM
And the close of the Scene:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on July 10, 2014, 04:34:14 AM
For those who can read music, all sorts of marvelous things abound in this excerpt: what is most striking among very many striking elements, is the flow of the story throughout the orchestra.  One senses that a story is indeed being told, that the story has many parts, and that the parts are diverse yet connected.

By emphasizing the darker hues of the orchestra (e.g. English horn, the lower registers of the flute and the trumpets, and check out that low brass commentary at various points) the composer has created a Dostoyevskyan orchestra suitable for the story.

This excerpt alone should convince a music director to perform the entire piece!   
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Brahmsian on July 10, 2014, 04:39:45 AM
Quote from: Cato on July 10, 2014, 04:34:14 AM
For those who can read music, all sorts of marvelous things abound in this excerpt: what is most striking among very many striking elements, is the flow of the story throughout the orchestra.  One senses that a story is indeed being told, that the story has many parts, and that the parts are diverse yet connected.

By emphasizing the darker hues of the orchestra (e.g. English horn, the lower registers of the flute and the trumpets, and check out that low brass commentary at various points) the composer has created a Dostoyevskyan orchestra suitable for the story.

This excerpt alone should convince a music director to perform the entire piece!

I agree!  Listening to 'The Dreamer Explains Himself', Op. 75 No. 8, Scene 5

Fantastic, Karl! It is terrific.  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 10, 2014, 05:24:20 AM
:-)

In the book, the Second Night is, in essence, the two characters (Nastenka, and the narrator, never named, so since he calls himself a Dreamer, that will serve) sit and talk, telling one another about themselves.  At first glance, entirely non-dramatic.

So I've parceled out the Act (Night the Second) thus:

= The Dreamer waits for Nastenka to arrive, unsure that she will: Scene 4 (the present, two dancers)

== As Nastenka never knew him before their chance meeting the night before, she demands to know "everything about" him: Scene 5 (story, corps de ballet and The Dreamer)

= Nastenka responds with "timid sympathy" (The Dreamer is probably a bit overbearing): Scene 6 (the present, two dancers)

== Nastenka tells of her home life with her Granny, and history, of their taking a Lodger into their home: Scene 7 (story, Nastenka, Granny and The Lodger)

=== The Lodger takes them to the opera: Scene 8 (story-within-a-story, Nastenka, Granny, The Lodger, corps de ballet)

== Nastenka tells of her falling for The Lodger (a development in our story which conflicts The Dreamer, since he has hopes), and the ensuing crisis: Scene 9 (Nastenka, The Lodger and Granny)

= The Dreamer is touched, and assures Nastenka of his help, agreeing to deliver a letter: Scene 10, concluding the Act (the present, two dancers)

Scene 5 itself is in three large parts, in sequence (though not in proportion) reflecting the book:

The first (mm. 1 – 103) is The Dreamer speaking of himself (a little self-disparagingly, though even so, probably with a touching honesty, rather than 'artful' social modesty) as an unfocused eccentric;  part of the music, then, is a variant on the tune at the beginning of Scene 4 which represents The Dreamer, solus, awaiting Nastenka's arrival.

The second (mm. 104 – 327) is a series of vignettes and characteristic dances.  From the standpoint of the ballet tradition, the idea is a nod to (e.g.) the Grand divertissement in Act II of The Nutcracker.  The "justification" from the text is, The Dreamer's discursive talk of himself includes at one point a Whitman-esque list of literary and social allusion . . . so practically from the first time I read the novella, I have recalled Cleopatra e i suoi amanti (which, it turns out, refers to a verse fable by Pushkin), so I knew I wanted to write an Egyptian Dance.  And again, when first I read it, I noted mention of The Little House at Kolomna, which even at the time I knew was Pushkin, knowing it for the source of Stravinsky's one-act opera, Mavra . . . which drove the decision to include Parasha's Aria from Mavra (itself too brief to come even close to counterweighting the Egyptian Dance, hence my "padding" the Aria with my own varied Tropes).  (The ostinato chord accompaniment is my own device, I did not simply steal from StravinskyNot that there would have been anything wrong with that . . . .)  That's enough to mention for now, except that (whether I had this in mind nine years ago, I do not know) in preparing this fresh 'edition' of the Scene, I realized how the 6/4 material of the Debussy Nuages allusion (also a nod to his adapting Musorgsky, and my passage there uses both Musorgsky's harmonic noodling, and Debussy's, by turns) recalls to me the Promenade ritornello in Pictures at an Exhibition (I mean functionally, though, again, there is the neat Musorgsky tie-in).

The final section (mm. 328 – 438) is The Dreamer being himself, we might say, unable to hide his feelings from Nastenka, and full of the sense that God has sent her, "my good angel."
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: kishnevi on July 10, 2014, 06:20:27 PM
Having found the Wikipedia summary of the original story,  may I ask why you did not follow up on the Barber of Seville used in the story.
(For others: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Nights_(short_story) )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 11, 2014, 02:17:24 AM
An excellent question!  In short, I've not got there yet.

Per the back-of-the-envelope outline above:

Quote from: karlhenning on July 10, 2014, 05:24:20 AM
= The Dreamer waits for Nastenka to arrive, unsure that she will: Scene 4 (the present, two dancers)

== As Nastenka never knew him before their chance meeting the night before, she demands to know "everything about" him: Scene 5 (story, corps de ballet and The Dreamer)

= Nastenka responds with "timid sympathy" (The Dreamer is probably a bit overbearing): Scene 6 (the present, two dancers)


== Nastenka tells of her home life with her Granny, and history, of their taking a Lodger into their home: Scene 7 (story, Nastenka, Granny and The Lodger)

=== The Lodger takes them to the opera: Scene 8 (story-within-a-story, Nastenka, Granny, The Lodger, corps de ballet)

== Nastenka tells of her falling for The Lodger (a development in our story which conflicts The Dreamer, since he has hopes), and the ensuing crisis: Scene 9 (Nastenka, The Lodger and Granny)

= The Dreamer is touched, and assures Nastenka of his help, agreeing to deliver a letter: Scene 10, concluding the Act (the present, two dancers)

I've italicized the Scenes presently readied.  Literal use of Rossini I have reserved for the actual night at the opera (Scene 8).  I composed a perky original Spanish Dance for the end of Scene 7, to indicate Nastenka's and her Granny's delight at the prospect of going to see Il barbiere di Seviglia.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Brahmsian on July 11, 2014, 04:35:49 AM
Listening to:

White Nights, Op. 75 No. 9  Scene 6 'Nastenka's Timid Sympathy'.

Terrific Karl, this is a lovely piece!  :)  I love the bassoon and harp interplay!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 11, 2014, 04:41:44 AM
Thank you!  Happy Friday, Ray!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Brahmsian on July 11, 2014, 04:42:39 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 11, 2014, 04:41:44 AM
Thank you!  Happy Friday, Ray!

And to you, Karl!  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on July 11, 2014, 04:47:48 AM
Double posting alert...


Quote from: TheGSMoeller on July 11, 2014, 04:46:54 AM
Sitting in one of my top coffee spots listening to new music from Karl Henning. A great way to start a beautiful day off. Two splendid new works, Nastenka's Timid Sympathy and The Dreamer Explains Himself. Had to replay the section at around 4:00 from The Dreamer when the percussion kicks in, a little funky, a little sinister, very invigorating!
Thanks for the morning music, Karl!  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: kishnevi on July 11, 2014, 05:12:25 AM
Quote from: ChamberNut on July 11, 2014, 04:35:49 AM
Listening to:

White Nights, Op. 75 No. 9  Scene 6 'Nastenka's Timid Sympathy'.

Terrific Karl, this is a lovely piece!  :)  I love the bassoon and harp interplay!
+1
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 12, 2014, 06:14:03 AM
Thanks, all!

And now, the start I've made (last night and this morning) on Scene 7.

Again, this is music I composed some 7-8 years ago, and for which I am preparing "definitive" (i.e., performable) scores in Sibelius, in preparation of setting to work of the ballet's genuine completion.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 12, 2014, 06:19:43 AM
If it be no gross immodesty, let me say I am getting a charge out of revisiting this music, some of which (quite a bit of it, really) I had clean forgot over the years.  I am mighty proud of the horn tune at [ F ] . . . gives me chills, really.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Brahmsian on July 12, 2014, 06:20:58 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 12, 2014, 06:19:43 AM
If it be no gross immodesty, let me say I am getting a charge out of revisiting this music, some of which (quite a bit of it, really) I had clean forgot over the years.  I am mighty proud of the horn tune at [ F ] . . . gives me chills, really.

Keep at it, mon ami.  I'm looking forward to listening to White Nights in its completion!!  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 12, 2014, 07:57:11 AM
Thanks, Ray!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on July 13, 2014, 06:51:19 AM
Quote from: ChamberNut on July 12, 2014, 06:20:58 AM
Keep at it, mon ami.  I'm looking forward to listening to White Nights in its completion!!  :)

+1 Ballet music may be my favorite genre of classical and hearing White Nights in it's completed form finally will be a thrill.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 13, 2014, 07:20:50 AM
Working on it.  Starting by getting fresh, ready-to-perform editions of all the "old" material done.

Should get Scene 7 done this afternoon!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 13, 2014, 03:41:55 PM
Whew.  I consider myself provisionally done with Scene 7.  Too pooped to work on it any more (I did "finish," we're at the final double-bar);  mulling a place or two.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 14, 2014, 01:49:14 AM
I'm not sure there's aught 'wrong' with it;  and if so, I am sure it needn't be 'fixed' this week.  I'm going to let it cure . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Brahmsian on July 14, 2014, 04:27:36 AM
Listening to:

White Nights, Op. 75 No. 10, Scene 7 'Nastenka's Story Begun'

It is gorgeous, Karl.  Sumptuous!   :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on July 14, 2014, 04:51:42 AM
Quote from: ChamberNut on July 14, 2014, 04:27:36 AM
Listening to:

White Nights, Op. 75 No. 10, Scene 7 'Nastenka's Story Begun'

It is gorgeous, Karl.  Sumptuous!   :)

Amen!   0:)  I commented earlier that one easily senses that the music tells a complex story with many layers.  And an impression of possible choreography also comes through easily (well, at least in my mind!  0:)  ).

We are hoping to see the finished score of this section and of the entire work!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 14, 2014, 04:52:34 AM
Thanks, gents!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 14, 2014, 05:00:07 AM
Some of the musical things going on in that scene:  The next scene will be the Opera (the "Rossiniana"), as the Lodger takes Nastenka and her Granny to Il barbiere di Seviglia.  Hence the Spanish Dance at the end of the present Scene, for the girlish delight of Nastenka and Granny at the prospect.  For dramatic impact, then, I reserved the use of the higher woodwinds for the Spanish Dance.  There is a curious resonance with listening to the Shostakovich Fourteenth at about this time, since the backbone of Scene 7 is the strings (for much of the number, divided into eight parts, a true novelty for me) and percussion.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 15, 2014, 08:42:10 AM
Re-post & refresh:

Fancy on Psalm 80 from the Scottish Psalter, Op.34 № 3, performed by Carson Cooman, on YouTube. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772705.html#msg772705)

Journey to the Dayspring, Op.40 on YouTube (http://youtu.be/WaVDqIp5Rt4?t=25m33s)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part I ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754765.html#msg754765)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part II ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754766.html#msg754766)

I Look From Afar, Op.60 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg805683.html#msg805683)

Blue Shamrock, Op.63 for clarinet unaccompanied, at Amazon. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770448.html#msg770448)

Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani 1st half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg804573.html#msg804573) | 2nd half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg804574.html#msg804574)

Timbrel and Dance, Op.73 [ St Paul's choir plus ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg628919.html#msg628919)

Scene 1 from White Nights, Op.75 № 2 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg810318.html#msg810318)

Scene 2 from White Nights, Op.75 № 3 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg802028.html#msg802028)

Scene 3a from White Nights, Op.75 № 4 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg801802.html#msg801802)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg813961.html#msg813961)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6, arr. for saxophone choir (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765047.html#msg765047)

Scene 4 from White Nights, Op.75 № 7 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg814083.html#msg814083)

Scene 5 from White Nights, Op.75 № 8 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815364.html#msg815364)

Before-&-after, Finale-VS.-Sibelius exhibits from the Op.75 № 8| A (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815367.html#msg815367%20%5B/url) | B (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815368.html#msg815368%20%5B/url) | C (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815369.html#msg815369%20%5B/url) | D (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815370.html#msg815370%20%5B/url)

Scene 7 from White Nights, Op.75 № 10 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg816086.html#msg816086)

26 February De profundis, Op.78 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg396045.html#msg396045) [ Jaya Lakshminarayan & friends ]

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, Op.80 carol for choir, brass quintet, organ & timpani (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg805187.html#msg805187)

Moonrise, Op.84 for brass quintet. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767632.html#msg767632) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

Moonrise, Op.84a for flute choir in six parts. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg761602.html#msg761602) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

15 March Passion rehearsal A (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/dress-rehearsal.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal B (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/shut-up-n-let-music-do-talkin-some-more.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal C (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/corrivideum.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

Conclusion of the 19 Mar 2010 performance by Sine Nomine of the St John Passion, Op.92:

http://www.youtube.com/v/8netMuAHFkI

12 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/revisiting-moon.html) [ k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble (Bloom/Henning/Cienniwa) ]

18 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/later-at-kings.html) [ Bloom/Henning ]

23 May pre-concert rehearsal (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/05/rehearsal-day-of.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

22 June recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/ande-then-there-was-library.html) [ N. Chamberlain/B. Chamberlain/Henning ]

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part I (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg443626.html#msg443626)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part II (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg443627.html#msg443627)

Love is the spirit of this church (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg694587.html#msg694587), Op.85 № 3

Nicodemus brings myrrh and aloes for the burial of the Christ (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg739688.html#msg739688), Op.85 № 4 for cello & piano | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/nicodemus-brings-myrrh-aloes)

For God so loved the world, after Op.87 № 9 {Would you like the Doxology with that?} Yes (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784410.html#msg784410) | No (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784446.html#msg784446) | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/for-god-so-loved-the-world)

The Passion According to St John (http://www.mediafire.com/?wdpk77t7m042s7o), Op.92 (on MediaFire, courtesy of Johan)

Lutosawski’s Lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648397.html#msg648397), Op.96a № 1 (string quartet)

Marginalia (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg647890.html#msg647890), Op.96a № 2 (string quartet)

Après-lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649237.html#msg649237), Op.96a № 3 (string quartet)

Score of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444980.html#msg444980)

MIDI of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg436576.html#msg436576)

Score of Suspension Bridge (In Daves Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444979.html#msg444979)

MIDI of Suspension Bridge (In Daves Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444978.html#msg444978)

Score of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg445883.html#msg445883)

MIDI of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg446478.html#msg446478)

Cato's analysis of the Viola Sonata (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg785714.html#msg785714)

Johan's MediaFire folder, including the whole of Dana's première performance of the Viola Sonata (http://www.mediafire.com/?nnp5543z74szn)

Angular Whimsies, Op.100a (bass clarinet, percussion [two players] & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767841.html#msg767841)

Whimsy brevis, Op.100b (bass flute & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg769046.html#msg769046)

http://www.youtube.com/v/OAp3w15ISl4

How to Tell (Chasing the Tail of Nothing), Op.103 (alto flute, clarinet & frame drum); 7 June 2014 performance (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-how-to-tell-chasing-the-tail-of-nothing-op-103-7-june-14)

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648257.html#msg648257), Op.104 № 4

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649947.html#msg649947), Op.104 № 5

Kyrie (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg644073.html#msg644073), Op.106 № 1

Credo (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772439.html#msg772439), Op.106 № 3

Brothers, If They Only Knew It (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780342.html#msg780342), saxophone quartet (after Op.106 № 5)

Agnus Dei (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg773090.html#msg773090), Op.106 № 5

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 1, Eritis sicut Deus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg706128.html#msg706128)

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 2, . . . scientes bonum . . . (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg709377.html#msg709377)

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 3, . . . et malum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg714290.html#msg714290)

In the Artist's Studio (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg654805.html#msg654805), work-in-progress

Thoreau in Concord Jail (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708916.html#msg708916), Op.109 for clarinet solo

http://www.youtube.com/v/OnLYQ748aEg

Airy Distillates (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648674.html#msg648674), Op.110 for flute solo

Annabel Lee (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg704486.html#msg704486), Op.111 for vocal quartet

http://www.youtube.com/v/tN3aMOrzEb8

Misapprehension (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708245.html#msg708245), Op.112 for clarinet choir

The Mystic Trumpeter (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg734021.html#msg734021), Op.113 № 1 for soprano & clarinet

Après-mystère (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737681.html#msg737681), Op.113 № 2 for flute & clarinet And MIDI (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737682.html#msg737682)

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg756625.html#msg756625), Op.114 № 1 for clarinet & marimba

(very nearly) what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg812042.html#msg812042), Op.114 № 5 for bass clarinet & marimba

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777532.html#msg777532), Op.114a for clarinet, mandocello & double bass

My Island Home (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg766258.html#msg766258), Op.115 for percussion ensemble

Plotting (y is the new x) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765893.html#msg765893), Op.116 for violin & harpsichord

http://www.youtube.com/v/2vKGfppo0o8

Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg768713.html#msg768713), Op.117 (fl, cl in A, gtr & cb) [ and at Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-jazz-for) ]

When the morning stars sang together, and the sons of God shouted for joy (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770046.html#msg770046), Op.118 № 1 (shakuhachi, drum & handbell choir)

http://www.youtube.com/v/79tPHWpH3UI

Divinum mysterium (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg775091.html#msg775091), Op.118 № 2 (choir unison & handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/MPr7NhE2-Bs

Easter Stikheron (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784746.html#msg784746), Op.118 № 3 (choir SATB & handbells)

Welcome, Happy Morning!, Op.118 № 4 (handbells)

My Lord, What a Morning (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg787524.html#msg787524), Op.118 № 5 (choir & handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/AJzV-RxXiIk

Hymtunes Moscow & Te Deum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg799287.html#msg799287), Op.118 № 6 (handbells)

Musette (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg799287.html#msg799287), Op.118 № 7 (handbells)

Psalm 130 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780713.html#msg780713), Op.118 № 8 [ I think ] (clarinet & bass voice) [work-in-progress]

The Crystalline Ship (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777531.html#msg777531), Op.119 № 1 (mezzo-soprano & baritone saxophone)

I Saw People Walking Around Like Trees (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg782776.html#msg782776), Op.120 (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum)

http://www.youtube.com/v/E0_-CTvtSS8

... illa existimans quia hortulanus esset .... (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg796622.html#msg796622), Op.121 (cello & piano) [work-in-progress]

Le tombeau de W.A.G. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg792109.html#msg792109), Op.122a (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum) Audio (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-le-tombeau-de-wag-op122a)

8 Oct 2013 recital at King's Chapel (http://instantencore.com/music/details.aspx?PId=5106840)

Henningmusick at ReverbNation (http://www.reverbnation.com/karlhenning).

Henningmusick at Instant Encore (http://instantencore.com/contributor/contributor.aspx?CId=5142566).

About an hour's worth of Henningmusick, too, at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1)

The 9th Ear at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/9th-ear).


And: Maria appears on the evening news in DC (http://www.wjla.com/articles/2014/04/cold-weather-approaches-cherry-blossoms-pass-peak-102154.html).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 15, 2014, 09:01:58 AM
Had a very nice meeting yesterday with Carola (the mezzo in the Libella Quartet), and we are scheming a piece for mezzo and marimba.  And Cato has been fetched in to the conspiracy!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 18, 2014, 03:30:21 AM
Okay, all the news (apart from an actual start on the Rossini collage for Scene 8 (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2014/07/fresh-ink.html)) is clarinet and organ.  I've got my clarinet packed for travel, heading to Fall River after work;  Paul C. & I shall play my Prelude on « Kremser » — which I actually composed for trumpet & organ, but which has actually mostly been performed by myself on clarinet in A — this Sunday.

And Carson Cooman (whom you remember from his YouTube recording (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdocQFG9WyE) of the Fancy on Psalm 80 from the Scottish Psalter) sent me a reminder e-mail message yesterday.  He had asked me erewhile if I would adapt the Canzona & Gigue, Op.77 (cl/org) for organ solo.  In essence, if I get this to him, it will be in his performance rotation this coming church year.  "Absolutely," I assured him.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on July 18, 2014, 07:54:57 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 15, 2014, 09:01:58 AM
And Cato has been fetched in to the conspiracy!

Very fetched!

Quote from: karlhenning on July 18, 2014, 03:30:21 AM
Okay, all the news (apart from an actual start on the Rossini collage for Scene 8 (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2014/07/fresh-ink.html)) is clarinet and organ.  I've got my clarinet packed for travel, heading to Fall River after work;  Paul C. & I shall play my Prelude on « Kremser » — which I actually composed for trumpet & organ, but which has actually mostly been performed by myself on clarinet in A — this Sunday.

And Carson Cooman (whom you remember from his YouTube recording (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdocQFG9WyE) of the Fancy on Psalm 80 from the Scottish Psalter) sent me a reminder e-mail message yesterday.  He had asked me erewhile if I would adapt the Canzona & Gigue, Op.77 (cl/org) for organ solo.  In essence, if I get this to him, it will be in his performance rotation this coming church year.  "Absolutely," I assured him.

A good week for HenningMusick!!!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 23, 2014, 09:49:31 AM
Hit the ground of this work-week running.  And, curiously, it is a week full up with social catching-up each evening.  Rossini is waiting;  and now, starting to think about a piece for the Framingham State University Chorus on the theme of Peace (Baby).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 24, 2014, 03:31:47 AM
Not sure if the Song of the Open Road project will ever actually get off the ground.  So I am reassigning Op.123 to the clarinet-&-marimba setting of Cato's text.

Op.124 will be the Peace anthem for the Framingham State Univ Chorus.

This morning I sent just what everyone was expecting to Olivia, who half-jestingly said she doesn't "want to play anything insanely hard" . . . so I await the ruling in this instance . . . .

On the bus this morning I was looking at old White Nights papers.  Fascinating!  (Well, to me . . . .)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 24, 2014, 03:47:32 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 11, 2014, 01:46:55 AM
Oh, which then left me at liberty to resume the Great White Nights Project.  Got back to work on the re-do of Night the First, Scene 1.  Seven measures done.  More than just a symbolic return.

Getting it done!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 25, 2014, 03:24:59 PM
Okay, what's new?

Although we were expecting otherwise, God Rest Ye Merry is not a go this year. But the Chorale think well of my work, and are interested in a future collaboration, either an existing work or possibly a new one. State of the Henning: No action needed at this time.

Today, I met with a fearless soprano, who has sung two pieces of mine (choral). She is game to look over The Mystic Trumpeter! And further, will entertain thoughts of a brand-new piece written for her.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 28, 2014, 05:00:34 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 28, 2014, 04:47:53 AM
To be less elliptical . . . there was a time, either when 'there was a lot of that going around', or when I was hearing about that sort of thing fairly often. E.g., it was in a graduate composers' seminar at Buffalo that we heard Louis Andriessen discussing how he took the floor plan of a certain cathedral as a formal model for I forget just which piece.  And, I mean, maybe that's fine (and probably, one needs to get back to making music, i.e. making musical adjustments from the "extramusical mold").  The process struck me as a sort of "training wheels," and at the time I was already bicycling fairly confidently;  I was internalizing much of my compositional processes, and (not that any other composer might not benefit from the practice) I felt that for myself, such literal adaption would be peculiarly artificial.

My own manner has been, as I think of it, less "mechanical."  I contemplate the painting, resisting urges to reduce the experience to particulars, and over time get a sense of the visceral impact I receive from the piece, resisting urges to label specific emotions.  I then imagine myself with my clarinet, and consider, if I were improvising and I wanted to express this impression / these impressions, what might I play?

I should add that this has been a key element of my approach to White Nights, in concert with taking the story and (with a broad-ish brush) "storyboarding" the scenario, and thinking of altering the specific instrumental voicing of each scene.  But I read that part of the story afresh, sit still and mull . . . and when the moment comes, I think, Where does this make me want to go, musically?

I admit, it's no way to teach any student how to compose . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 30, 2014, 03:19:10 AM
Okay, the date is: Tuesday, 7 October.

The Mystic Trumpeter may well ring forth at last!  Evelyn pronounces it doable, and she is showing the piece to her voice coach.  I've mentioned to her that I thought about adding a couple of clarinet notes to the solo voice stanza, as references, and wish her opinion.

And of course, there are those rapid triplets which I shall need to practice, practice & practice.

And Peter H. Bloom is on board to play the epilogue miniature, Après-mystère.

For the November Atlanta trip (which reminds me that I need to tap my publisher on the shoulder, get a lock on the timetable), Olivia will take a good long look at (and listen to) just what everyone was expecting.

At the very least, my clarinet will be in fighting trim this autumn!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on July 31, 2014, 04:09:21 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 30, 2014, 03:19:10 AM
Okay, the date is: Tuesday, 7 October.

The Mystic Trumpeter may well ring forth at last!  Evelyn pronounces it doable, and she is showing the piece to her voice coach.  I've mentioned to her that I thought about adding a couple of clarinet notes to the solo voice stanza, as references, and wish her opinion.

And of course, there are those rapid triplets which I shall need to practice, practice & practice.

And Peter H. Bloom is on board to play the epilogue miniature, Après-mystère.

For the November Atlanta trip (which reminds me that I need to tap my publisher on the shoulder, get a lock on the timetable), Olivia will take a good long look at (and listen to) just what everyone was expecting.

At the very least, my clarinet will be in fighting trim this autumn!

Yay Team! 

Quote from: karlhenning on July 30, 2014, 03:19:10 AM

And Peter H. Bloom is on board to play the epilogue miniature, Après-mystère.


That work is also an epic miniature!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 31, 2014, 04:13:57 AM
Cheers, Cato!

And I should be getting my notebook back home today.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 01, 2014, 09:50:33 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 31, 2014, 04:13:57 AM
And I should be getting my notebook back home today.

But, I didn't. Maybe soon . . . .

Separately:  The Atlanta trip is assuming more shape, and I am thinking of adapting Night of the Weeping Crocodiles for cl/pf/prc
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 02, 2014, 11:57:29 AM
Woo-hoo, the notebook is back!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 03, 2014, 11:01:42 AM
Got the clarinet/vibraphone/piano version of Mirage done; it was every bit as easy a task as I expected.

I did find a Sibelius file of Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, but it was just a start (the first 30 measures).  That will be a spot of work;  made good progress today . . . may chip away at it some more tonight.  Should have it done before the next weekend.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 03, 2014, 02:09:44 PM
Just did another "shift" . . . I think if I just take it 10mm. at a time . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 04, 2014, 05:40:33 AM
This mornings score:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 04, 2014, 05:48:58 AM
As you can tell by the early opus number, this was (or, the original piece was) quite an early effort.  Originally, I composed this as a setting for tenor, clarinet and piano of Oscar Wilde's "The Dole of the King's Daughter."  For whatever reason(s), I later found it to be too purple a text setting for my taste . . . and yet, I did like the sustained emotional charge of the piece, and was quite proud of it.  So, I decided to make it a "purely" instrumental trio.  The overall composition is practically the same;  I did some "redistribution" between the two single-line instruments, and added some coloristic touches to the violin line, so that it should be a violin part.  I shan't "get there" until I wrap up this Sibelius edition of the cl/vn/pf version, but I am excited to see what character alterations the adaptation for a marimba will suggest.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 07, 2014, 03:48:25 AM
Okay, no progress . . . re-entry to the work routine.  (Not a complaint.)  Earlier, perhaps when I was puttering on Monday morning, I fancied that the Crocodiles would arrange further as a piano trio.  Obviously, I have to finish (a) this Sibelius version of the original, and (b) the percussion arrangement for Olivia, first.

Maybe I am crazy, but I realize I have a large number of pieces I have promised (or I intend) to write.  After the percussive Crocodiles, I have a choral piece I promised to Paul for Framingham;  I have the Mysterious Fruit setting to get to Carola and Sylvie n/l/t YE2014;  and I do want to wrap up the cello-&-piano piece I started (long ago, it now feels) for Kirstin.  And, in principle, I don't want any of that to slow down resumption of the White Nights.  If the commission for the Song of the Open Road ever materializes, that will enter the picture as a priority, too.

Well, one thing at a time.  Will continue chipping away at the Crocodiles this week.  None of this is complaint (per above);  I have work on my desk, and I am getting it done.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 09, 2014, 08:57:36 AM
Okay!  The Sibelius edition of the Op.16 is done!


Now, to think about the percussive adaptation . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 09, 2014, 03:00:48 PM
The Op.16a is done!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 09, 2014, 03:20:52 PM
I mean it!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on August 09, 2014, 04:09:43 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 09, 2014, 03:20:52 PM
I mean it!
;D

I have heard it said that compositions are often not so much finished as abandoned. :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 09, 2014, 04:16:36 PM
Oh, I'll eat my own cooking, particularly this piece :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on August 09, 2014, 04:20:57 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 09, 2014, 04:16:36 PM
Oh, I'll eat my own cooking, particularly this piece :)
It must be a tasty dish, then. ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 09, 2014, 04:33:48 PM
More work on the vc/pf piece (or, the first I've worked on it since 29 April) for Kirstin:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 09, 2014, 07:37:50 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 09, 2014, 04:33:48 PM
More work on the vc/pf piece (or, the first I've worked on it since 29 April) for Kirstin:

I've actually done a bit more work on this yet, and I feel that the piece is 92% done.  I have a plan, and it will wait until morning.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 10, 2014, 06:45:24 AM
It may be done, or (if not) very close, I think.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on August 10, 2014, 07:06:25 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 09, 2014, 03:20:52 PM
I mean it!

Concerning the Crocodiles: if you can read the music, note the (in general) use of the piano as a percussion instrument, which lets the clarinet stand out even more with its assorted statements.  Note the use of the pedal markings e.g bar 77 ff., to create that certain fading-echo, bell-like background, or the treble "drum roll" in bar 95.

The bell-like open fifths deep in the bass in bar 129 ff. (Larghissimo !) are an especially nice touch.



Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 11, 2014, 04:28:51 AM
Thanks!  Both times I played the piece, that measure was one of my favorite moments.

Separately . . . listening to "the Gardener" this morning, after letting the piece rest for most of yesterday.  I think I may be happy with the last page as is.

Need to check, though, to see if the harmonics on the last two pages need the wee circle sign, or if the notation as presently appears is sufficiently clear.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 12, 2014, 03:34:08 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 11, 2014, 04:28:51 AM
Need to check, though, to see if the harmonics on the last two pages need the wee circle sign, or if the notation as presently appears is sufficiently clear.

In his textbook on orchestration, Sam Adler says that, in this case, adding the wee circle sign makes it a bit clearer.  So, I did not absolutely have to, but, why not?

I've now sent the piece both to Kirstin (vacationing in the Adirondacks, so I do not expect immediate response) and to Sara down Nashville way (I think the piece technically manageable for her, as well);  and, just to cheer her up, to Carolyn, the pianist who with our Dana gave the première of the Viola Sonata.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 12, 2014, 04:04:37 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 12, 2014, 04:01:45 AM
Well, probably I am wrong (and misled by the French assez).  Bother . . . I am going to have to strike assai from my scores where I mean something other than (apparently) many musicians will read it . . . .

Or, perhaps I needn't bother, since I generally give a metronome marking as well . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on August 12, 2014, 06:59:19 AM
Karl, the French assez, though it appears cognate with assai, literally means "enough."  And I'm not sure that, say, Allegro assai is identical or even particularly similar to Allegro molto...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 12, 2014, 07:02:02 AM
Oui, but one does see tempo indications such as Assez vif, en français . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 17, 2014, 05:54:45 AM
Just a bagatelle, really.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on August 17, 2014, 05:04:43 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 17, 2014, 05:54:45 AM
Just a bagatelle, really.

A pleasantly piquant avocado!   :D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: kishnevi on August 17, 2014, 06:30:06 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 12, 2014, 07:02:02 AM
Oui, but one does see tempo indications such as Assez vif, en français . . . .
And one sees American composers who also use Assez vif 😀

That avocado does look tempting....
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 18, 2014, 01:42:03 AM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on August 17, 2014, 06:30:06 PM
And one sees American composers who also use Assez vif 😀

Tu as raison!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 18, 2014, 01:43:08 AM
The violist (who at present resides in the middle west) did not bat an eye  $:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 20, 2014, 03:06:18 PM
Per this (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2014/08/in-air-tonight.html), the Avocado may be recorded this evening.


In other news . . . some may recall that I prepared a flute choir arrangement of the Kyrie (under the title Brothers, If They Only Knew It).  I've not heard back from Perimeter Flutes, but I knew that I probably would not until autumn.  There is a flute choir in Vermont, and last night, on spec, I slung the piece by the director.  She wrote a nice message today, saying that she would read it through.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Brahmsian on August 23, 2014, 04:28:46 AM
First listen to:

illa existimans quia hortulanus esset, Op. 121

Brilliant, Karl!  What a gorgeous work!  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 23, 2014, 04:38:04 AM
Many thanks, Ray!  I am optimistic that the cellist will like the piece.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Brahmsian on August 23, 2014, 06:25:17 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 23, 2014, 04:38:04 AM
Many thanks, Ray!  I am optimistic that the cellist will like the piece.

+1

He/she (the cellist) should!  Magnificent writing for my favourite instrument!  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 23, 2014, 06:38:30 AM
Cheers!

And here is the start of the commission ("the Peace piece") for the Framingham State Chorus.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 23, 2014, 12:44:05 PM
It's not a "hard" deadline, but Paul would like the piece by the first, which is manageable.  I've been puttering with material for a week and more . . . so if I just manage to lock down one minute per day, voilà! 'tis done.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 25, 2014, 05:12:38 AM
Started composing this blog post (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2014/08/closing-in-on-labor-day.html) here, but, well, decided to blog it . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 29, 2014, 05:10:30 AM
One of the peculiar pleasures of the passing of time (and writing other things in the interval), is going back to an earlier piece (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,21492.msg826148.html#msg826148) and "discovering" things I had forgotten.  Like the specific Piazzolla references in Tango in Boston.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 30, 2014, 08:15:23 AM
I must have spent about 90 minutes in my choir room this morning, tidying, pulling out folders of music for the first rehearsal (this Thursday), including some Christmas music (we'll sing a Christmas concert 14 December, so getting a start on learning the music must be the right idea).  Even just leafing through the three-ring binder "index" of our library, I chanced upon two suitable (and eminently preparable) anthems, one of which we'll use for our first Sunday of singing (14 Sep).

I want the re-introduction of my own music to be a welcome "change," so none of the music we'll put in the folders this week will be my own.

Well, nearly:  one of the Christmas pieces is Bill Grabbe's setting of Hodie Christus natus est, which I arranged.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 31, 2014, 07:04:53 AM
I brought ten octavos home, believing firmly that I have an obligation to learn the music before presuming to teach it to the choir 8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on August 31, 2014, 07:09:18 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 31, 2014, 07:04:53 AM
I brought ten octavos home, believing firmly that I have an obligation to learn the music before presuming to teach it to the choir 8)

What is an octavo?

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 31, 2014, 07:12:00 AM
It's a page size, and by extension, a choral score traditionally printed on paper that size.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 01, 2014, 08:08:07 AM
Arrangement of the Canzona from the Op77 for organ solo, done:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 01, 2014, 12:44:05 PM
And the Gigue.

Good news is that Carson Cooman will play the Op.77a at King's Chapel on 15 Feb 2015 (and other performances TBA, he writes).

I had a talk with Olivia Kieffer earlier today, and she is going to see if her pianist friend is game for the Night of the Weeping Crocodiles.

Also, it is time to reach out to my soprano viz. The Mystic Trumpeter.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 02, 2014, 05:33:21 AM
Cross-post:

Quote from: TheGSMoeller on August 31, 2014, 05:41:31 AM
You, and your hat still traveling to Atlanta this year?

Definitely on:  My Island Home for percussion ensemble;  & just what everyone was expecting for clarinet & marimba

Also, one of the following, depending on the pianist's response to the score:  Night of the Weeping Crocodiles or Mirage (both pieces now arranged for clarinet, percussion & piano)

The concert is Tuesday, 11 November: Be there!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 02, 2014, 06:22:51 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 02, 2014, 05:33:21 AM
Definitely on:  My Island Home for percussion ensemble;  & just what everyone was expecting for clarinet & marimba

Also, one of the following, depending on the pianist's response to the score:  Night of the Weeping Crocodiles or Mirage (both pieces now arranged for clarinet, percussion & piano)

The concert is Tuesday, 11 November: Be there!

Here (http://www.reinhardt.edu/Events/2014/the-university-percussion-ensemble,-fall-concert-111114.html)!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 02, 2014, 06:25:55 PM
If anyone has read through the Canzona and Gigue, they must agree that it is an excellent work, orgelmässig in every way!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 03, 2014, 02:22:13 AM
Thanks!  Now, back to the Op.123 . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 04, 2014, 01:16:57 AM
Tue 7 Oct
12:15
The k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble

with Special Guest Evelyn Griffin, soprano

Music of Karl Henning

The Mystic Trumpeter, Op.113 № 1 (text by Walt Whitman), première
Après-mystère, Op.113 № 2

Evelyn Griffin, soprano
Peter H. Bloom, piccolo
Karl Henning, clarinet

King's Chapel
Tremont & School Streets, Boston

Voluntary donation
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 04, 2014, 09:14:40 AM
And tonight is choir night!  First rehearsal of the new "season."
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 04, 2014, 11:07:24 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 03, 2014, 02:22:13 AM
Thanks!  Now, back to the Op.123 . . . .

Chipping away, gradual progress.  I showed Paul the current state of the piece, and he is well pleased.  I am aiming to have it done come Sunday.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 05, 2014, 05:17:59 AM
Last night's rehearsal was great fun.  I am pretty much in charge, not merely of the musical component, but of keeping the rehearsal to the purpose (without being a schoolmarm) and of maintaining energy.  The response from the group was good:  they were energized, and are eager to sing.

Of course, after a summer in which few of them did much singing, they tired before the rehearsal time was done;  but I anticipated that . . . one reason why I liked the idea of having two Thursday evening rehearsals before the first Sunday of Choir Duty.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Florestan on September 05, 2014, 06:21:46 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 05, 2014, 05:17:59 AM
Last night's rehearsal was great fun.  I am pretty much in charge, not merely of the musical component, but of keeping the rehearsal to the purpose (without being a schoolmarm) and of maintaining energy.  The response from the group was good:  they were energized, and are eager to sing.

Of course, after a summer in which few of them did much singing, they tired before the rehearsal time was done;  but I anticipated that . . . one reason why I liked the idea of having two Thursday evening rehearsals before the first Sunday of Choir Duty.

Did you and they agree on your own tempo markings, or changed them a bit?  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 05, 2014, 06:48:02 AM
To take your query just a little seriously . . .

8)

Background to the story (which will not surprise anyone here):  My own inclining is perhaps to longer-breathed contemplative choral works.  Not alone!  But as a rule, the more lively sort of choral setting which is quite my thing, would be much too challenging for my choir, dear people (and game to try new things) though they be.  They all responded positively (and often very musically) to my direction and repertory choices of last season;  but a number of members expressed a wish for "more lively" music.  And so, keen as I am to have everyone fully "on board" with the program, Almost all of the music which I placed in the choir's folders (and all of the music which we read last night) was on the energetic side . . . none of them pieces which I feel I could not live without--but, this is not about me.

So, on one hand, I am not personally invested in the matter of tempo for these pieces, and as long as the choir settle into a fairly suitable pace (and it's music they want to do), I have no quarrel.

Last night, there was only what I might call the "traditional" trouble of the accompanist sight-reading while we are trying to rehearse (as you know, it is enough that the choir are sight-reading--even though these are pieces they have sung before).  And of course, when the accompanist's eyes are "glued" to the page, the conductor has no real control over the tempo.

But since last night was a get-the-toes-wet affair, and we have another (proper) rehearsal before we have singing duty, no citations were issued  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 07, 2014, 09:43:17 AM
The Op.123 is close to done!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 07, 2014, 04:04:46 PM
I do think it done.  Any questions, comments, or concerns?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: kishnevi on September 07, 2014, 07:55:22 PM
Hmm.  I shall have to digest it properly.  Two mechanical matters.
First, that opening clutch of keyboard chords seems to my untrained eye to require some wide reaches for the left hand.  Is it as difficult to play as it serms, or might a pianist have trouble simply getting his/her fingers spread apart to reach the notes?
Second, while this is less of a problem for performances in which you are directly involved, you might need to be liberal in the tutti/solo labeling department.  There seem to be places where one section or two are singing tutti while another section is confined to a soloist, but on paper it might also be all three sections are actually solos.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 08, 2014, 03:11:31 AM
Thanks for having a look, Jeffrey!

You're right, that those chords are too wide for one hand.  In the case of the first four measures, after striking (with pedal) the bass octaves, the left hand will assume duty for the notes on the treble clef staff with the downward stems.

In the case of (e.g.) the fifth measure, where all the notes are marked to sound on the same beat, the "cheat" is the rolled chord in the treble clef.

Would you like the mp3 of the MIDI?  No offense taken if you say no  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 08, 2014, 04:39:09 AM
Just got e-mail from Paul, and hey!  He likes it.

QuoteThis looks really good.  I think that the solos will be of perfect length. [ * ]

I'll keep you posted on how it goes in rehearsal.  Thank you so much for writing this!

[ * ] He writes in response to my asking him if, in the G Major section (p.15 ff.) there might be"too many (or too extended) solo passages?"
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 09, 2014, 06:34:58 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 07, 2014, 04:04:46 PM
I do think it done.  Any questions, comments, or concerns?

I have listened mentally to the score several times now, and must give a summa cum laude for the natural flow in the melodies, especially for the Whitman lines!!!  Just a marvelous wedding between words and tones!  Nothing awkward or stilted anywhere.

Most impressive, and I know that it will sound impressive even to the dullest ears!

Are you intending on marking the pedal for the piano, or is that to be done ad libitum?  There are obvious spots where the sustaining pedal should be used, but...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 09, 2014, 06:49:41 AM
I tend to be a minimalist with such markings;  will leave it to the pianist's discretion.

And thank you!  The word from an outside source is most welcome.  My inner ear has been haunted these past few days with the What is the grass? section.  Back when I first selected the texts, I did not yet have a "vision" of that passage;  but when I reached that point in the score, the music came to me quite intuitively.

Is the final Dona nobis pacem section all right, do you feel?  The material is from some of the earliest sketches which I drew up for the piece;  and since I actually worked it into the score, I've at times heard a nagging voice in the back of my mind.  (It's grown quieter, but I still half-wonder if I am genuinely free to dismiss it.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 09, 2014, 09:36:19 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 09, 2014, 06:49:41 AM
I tend to be a minimalist with such markings;  will leave it to the pianist's discretion.

Is the final Dona nobis pacem section all right, do you feel? The material is from some of the earliest sketches which I drew up for the piece;  and since I actually worked it into the score, I've at times heard a nagging voice in the back of my mind.  (It's grown quieter, but I still half-wonder if I am genuinely free to dismiss it.)

Let me again focus on the score this afternoon away from the drooling and mewling of my students!   :o ??? 0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 09, 2014, 09:38:16 AM
Thank you!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 10, 2014, 05:27:40 AM
Yesterday, I renewed contact with a fellow I first knew back in the Rochester/Buffalo era.

My time in upstate New York was something of a mixed bag, but Boris was an early new acquaintance, and has always been probably the gentlest soul you might hope to meet.  He was one of the Linguistics group pursuing graduate study at the Univ of Rochester, but he also played cello in the Univ Orchestra;  as we refreshed our contact recently, I remembered that he was in the orchestra when they played the Dvořák Eighth.  Well, Boris is in the Boston area (doesn't live at all far from us, in fact) and – he is still playing his cello.

If, I said to him, I were to write a chamber piece including cello, and I asked if you would be game, what would your concerns be?  In brief, if the technical demands are too great, that would induce anxiety;  and a general concern that one needs to learn the entire piece, in order to "self-correct" and be certain one is playing one's own part aright.  Also, he shared that he has had mixed experiences with working with composers on New Music.  And, well, hasn't everyone?  (Everyone who has had occasion to work with composers on New Music, I mean.)

I answered in part with the story of my working with the choir at First Congo (whose Sixth Meeting House we could see across the street, out the restaurant window), how the music director made me welcome to write many pieces, but there was perforce the need to compose within the technical abilities of the choir – so I assured him that I would not write him a virtuosic cello part.  I told him I was thinking of a trio for flute, clarinet and cello, that we three could play at Peter's place which is no great distance from his own home, and that before we actually sat down the three of us together, I would get the piece to him to look over, for his comments.

It was a very nice get-together, and (meseems) the resumption of a beautiful friendship.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 10, 2014, 05:19:31 PM
Went to the choir room this evening to do some housekeeping ahead of tomorrow's rehearsal.

And . . . starting to think of the Op.124 . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 11, 2014, 04:37:47 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 10, 2014, 05:19:31 PM
And . . . starting to think of the Op.124 . . . .

Ah-ha!  A fresh text . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 11, 2014, 04:50:26 AM
And I must ping the marimba player . . . Carola tells me that she likes to meet with (and demo for) a composer who will be writing a piece for her.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 11, 2014, 04:55:20 AM
Her site (http://www.sylviezakarian.com/), BTW.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 12, 2014, 06:17:03 AM
Choir rehearsal last night went very well;  we're still in the stamina-rebuilding phase, and I've filled the choir folders with pieces which (as the pastor remarked) are "energetic but not too sentimental," so the group have had good energy.  Just for fun, really (and since they were in the filing cabinets, and I was asked to lead them in livelier music) there are two calypso arrangements (one of them for Christmas – yes, the classic A Calypso Christmas!) and one of the quicker tasks on my slate for this weekend is to create bass parts so that one of the young adults in the congregation can play along.

One delightful surprise was a call from Paul which I took as I was walking from my car to the church (I was plenty early for rehearsal, so we had a nice un-rushed chat).  They were not able to get to my Op.123 on their rehearsal this past Tuesday, but they will be sure to start work on it next week.  Paul also thinks it possible he might do the piece with his choir at FCB;  which is exactly the sort of "could be" which is an effective motivation to get a Lux Nova imprint prepared (something which will happen anyway, as my man at Lux Nova considers the piece readily marketable).

Further, at FCB they are starting to revive a handbell choir, so Paul asked for some of my pieces.  Exciting times!

The concert in Framingham for the concert première of the Op.123 (if Paul decides to bring it to First Church, they will sing it Sunday, 2 Nov) is probably Tuesday, 9 Dec.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 13, 2014, 04:09:06 AM
Mystic Trumpeter update:  the soprano (Evelyn) and I have our first rehearsal scheduled!  This piece is going to happen!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 13, 2014, 10:15:22 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 13, 2014, 04:09:06 AM
Mystic Trumpeter update:  the soprano (Evelyn) and I have our first rehearsal scheduled!  This piece is going to happen!

Another highly recommended musical experience: newer GMG members who do not know it should check for the score here:

http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg734021.html#msg734021 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg734021.html#msg734021)

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 13, 2014, 11:55:16 AM
It's official!  The game is afoot with the Op.124.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 14, 2014, 09:51:25 AM
Did some tidying of old scores . . . a fresh Sibelius file of the Op.66 Prelude on Kremser for trumpet and organ (and an official score of the cl/org version, which is how I've played it some 10 times by now).  And the alternate version of Après-mystère with piccolo rather than C flute, which (again) is pretty much how we've always played it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 15, 2014, 01:34:11 AM
Carola has seen (and approves of) the opening of the Op.124!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 15, 2014, 01:46:12 AM
Well, so what else?

Yesterday, the choir made a great hit;  when the anthem ended, the congregation applauded.  Now, on one hand, from my upbringing I find applause in church a bit "other."  On the other hand, this is their tradition, and I have been engaged to serve them;  so (as my buddy Charles said) if the congregation applauds, the choir's mission is being fulfilled.

In the ongoing planning for the Christmas concert, I've secured a violinist's cooperation . . . so I am planning to write a piece for violin and the handbells.


Still hoping to get a brass quintet for that event . . . so I had better prepare the choral score of the Op.67 Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song.


I've got to prepare the bass part for the two calypso numbers for the choir.


I should formalize/expand the ad hoc arrangement we sang last year of "I Want Jesus to Walk With Me."


Next week is the first handbell choir rehearsal of the season;  so I have got to have at least two pieces we are ready to read.  I think one of them should be the Musette, which we can do better than at the first performance this past June, and which will go nicely on the Christmas concert.

I sent the Op.66 Prelude on Kremser to my old schoolmate Steve Falker, who says he's going to keep it.


On the bus this morning, I shall mull and sketch some more of the Op.124.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 15, 2014, 01:55:56 AM
Oh!  And since the soprano and I begin rehearsing The Mystic Trumpeter this Friday, I had better start practicing.  Not only to get the two passages which I need to practice under control, but to get the chops back in shape.  As seen with the June concerts, it's as easy as spending half an hour each day with the instrument.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 16, 2014, 04:49:40 AM
Practiced yesterday!  Probably the first I assembled the clarinet since the June recitals, and lawd, do I need to practice.  Breaking in a new reed is an additional challenge.  Mostly, I need to win control over those triplet semi-quavers in The Mystic Trumpeter . . . I have a few days before rehearsing with the soprano, so with a little application, we shall avert disaster.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 17, 2014, 05:11:21 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 24, 2013, 03:51:36 AM
[. . .]

The really great thing about waking up to Wednesday April the 24th, is the smoking thought that to-morrow evening, the Libella Quartet will sing Annabel Lee.


Listening to this again more than a year later, I still think very well of it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 17, 2014, 05:30:08 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 17, 2014, 05:11:21 AM

Quote... the Libella Quartet will sing Annabel Lee.

Listening to this again more than a year later, I still think very well of it.

As should all who hear it! It is an arresting concept and a marvelous elucidation of the text!  It has always been my idea that music for a text should provide its unconscious, its "id" and "superego" so to speak, and Karl's music does that in scintillating fashion!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 17, 2014, 05:34:49 AM
Thanks!  What with Poe, Whitman, and Schulte, my composition has fully re-engaged with the notion of setting text over this past twelvemonth and more.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 18, 2014, 04:35:04 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 24, 2014, 03:31:47 AM
Not sure if the Song of the Open Road project will ever actually get off the ground.  So I am reassigning Op.123 to the clarinet-&-marimba setting of Cato's text.

Op.124 will be the Peace anthem for the Framingham State Univ Chorus.

Well, I switched those.  Hope no one minds . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 18, 2014, 04:48:21 AM
Re-post & refresh:

Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, Op.16 (cl/vn/pf) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg821903.html#msg821903)

Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, Op.16a (cl/pf/prc) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg821934.html#msg821934)

Fancy on Psalm 80 from the Scottish Psalter, Op.34 № 3, performed by Carson Cooman, on YouTube. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772705.html#msg772705)

Journey to the Dayspring, Op.40 on YouTube (http://youtu.be/WaVDqIp5Rt4?t=25m33s)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part I ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754765.html#msg754765)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part II ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754766.html#msg754766)

I Look From Afar, Op.60 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg805683.html#msg805683)

Blue Shamrock, Op.63 for clarinet unaccompanied, at Amazon. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770448.html#msg770448)

Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani 1st half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg804573.html#msg804573) | 2nd half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg804574.html#msg804574)

Timbrel and Dance, Op.73 [ St Paul's choir plus ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg628919.html#msg628919)

Scene 1 from White Nights, Op.75 № 2 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg810318.html#msg810318)

Scene 2 from White Nights, Op.75 № 3 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg802028.html#msg802028)

Scene 3a from White Nights, Op.75 № 4 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg801802.html#msg801802)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg813961.html#msg813961)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6, arr. for saxophone choir (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765047.html#msg765047)

Scene 4 from White Nights, Op.75 № 7 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg814083.html#msg814083)

Scene 5 from White Nights, Op.75 № 8 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815364.html#msg815364)

Before-&-after, Finale-VS.-Sibelius exhibits from the Op.75 № 8| A (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815367.html#msg815367%20%5B/url) | B (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815368.html#msg815368%20%5B/url) | C (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815369.html#msg815369%20%5B/url) | D (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815370.html#msg815370%20%5B/url)

Scene 7 from White Nights, Op.75 № 10 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg816086.html#msg816086)

Canzona (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg827075.html#msg827075), Op.77a № 1 (org solo)

Gigue (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg827138.html#msg827138), Op.77a № 2 (org solo)

26 February De profundis, Op.78 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg396045.html#msg396045) [ Jaya Lakshminarayan & friends ]

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, Op.80 carol for choir, brass quintet, organ & timpani (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg805187.html#msg805187)

Moonrise, Op.84 for brass quintet. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767632.html#msg767632) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

Moonrise, Op.84a for flute choir in six parts. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg761602.html#msg761602) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

15 March Passion rehearsal A (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/dress-rehearsal.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal B (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/shut-up-n-let-music-do-talkin-some-more.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal C (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/corrivideum.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

Conclusion of the 19 Mar 2010 performance by Sine Nomine of the St John Passion, Op.92:

http://www.youtube.com/v/8netMuAHFkI

12 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/revisiting-moon.html) [ k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble (Bloom/Henning/Cienniwa) ]

18 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/later-at-kings.html) [ Bloom/Henning ]

23 May pre-concert rehearsal (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/05/rehearsal-day-of.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

22 June recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/ande-then-there-was-library.html) [ N. Chamberlain/B. Chamberlain/Henning ]

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part I (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg443626.html#msg443626)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part II (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg443627.html#msg443627)

Love is the spirit of this church (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg694587.html#msg694587), Op.85 № 3

Nicodemus brings myrrh and aloes for the burial of the Christ (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg739688.html#msg739688), Op.85 № 4 for cello & piano | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/nicodemus-brings-myrrh-aloes)

For God so loved the world, after Op.87 № 9 {Would you like the Doxology with that?} Yes (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784410.html#msg784410) | No (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784446.html#msg784446) | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/for-god-so-loved-the-world)

The Passion According to St John (http://www.mediafire.com/?wdpk77t7m042s7o), Op.92 (on MediaFire, courtesy of Johan)

Lutosawski’s Lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648397.html#msg648397), Op.96a № 1 (string quartet)

Marginalia (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg647890.html#msg647890), Op.96a № 2 (string quartet)

Après-lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649237.html#msg649237), Op.96a № 3 (string quartet)

Score of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444980.html#msg444980)

MIDI of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg436576.html#msg436576)

Score of Suspension Bridge (In Daves Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444979.html#msg444979)

MIDI of Suspension Bridge (In Daves Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444978.html#msg444978)

Score of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg445883.html#msg445883)

MIDI of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg446478.html#msg446478)

Cato's analysis of the Viola Sonata (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg785714.html#msg785714)

Johan's MediaFire folder, including the whole of Dana's première performance of the Viola Sonata (http://www.mediafire.com/?nnp5543z74szn)

Angular Whimsies, Op.100a (bass clarinet, percussion [two players] & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767841.html#msg767841)

Whimsy brevis, Op.100b (bass flute & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg769046.html#msg769046)

http://www.youtube.com/v/OAp3w15ISl4

How to Tell (Chasing the Tail of Nothing), Op.103 (alto flute, clarinet & frame drum); 7 June 2014 performance (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-how-to-tell-chasing-the-tail-of-nothing-op-103-7-june-14)

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648257.html#msg648257), Op.104 № 4

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649947.html#msg649947), Op.104 № 5

Kyrie (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg644073.html#msg644073), Op.106 № 1

Credo (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772439.html#msg772439), Op.106 № 3

Brothers, If They Only Knew It (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780342.html#msg780342), saxophone quartet (after Op.106 № 5)

Agnus Dei (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg773090.html#msg773090), Op.106 № 5

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 1, Eritis sicut Deus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg706128.html#msg706128)

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 2, . . . scientes bonum . . . (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg709377.html#msg709377)

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 3, . . . et malum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg714290.html#msg714290)

In the Artist's Studio (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg654805.html#msg654805), work-in-progress

Thoreau in Concord Jail (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708916.html#msg708916), Op.109 for clarinet solo

http://www.youtube.com/v/OnLYQ748aEg

Airy Distillates (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648674.html#msg648674), Op.110 for flute solo

Annabel Lee (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg704486.html#msg704486), Op.111 for vocal quartet

http://www.youtube.com/v/tN3aMOrzEb8

Misapprehension (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708245.html#msg708245), Op.112 for clarinet choir

The Mystic Trumpeter (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg831867.html#msg831867), Op.113 № 1 for soprano & clarinet

Après-mystère (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737681.html#msg737681), Op.113 № 2 for flute & clarinet And MIDI (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737682.html#msg737682)

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg756625.html#msg756625), Op.114 № 1 for clarinet & marimba

(very nearly) what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg812042.html#msg812042), Op.114 № 5 for bass clarinet & marimba

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777532.html#msg777532), Op.114a for clarinet, mandocello & double bass

My Island Home (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg766258.html#msg766258), Op.115 for percussion ensemble

Plotting (y is the new x) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765893.html#msg765893), Op.116 for violin & harpsichord

http://www.youtube.com/v/2vKGfppo0o8

Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg768713.html#msg768713), Op.117 (fl, cl in A, gtr & cb) [ and at Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-jazz-for) ]

When the morning stars sang together, and the sons of God shouted for joy (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770046.html#msg770046), Op.118 № 1 (shakuhachi, drum & handbell choir)

http://www.youtube.com/v/79tPHWpH3UI

Divinum mysterium (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg775091.html#msg775091), Op.118 № 2 (choir unison & handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/MPr7NhE2-Bs

Easter Stikheron (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784746.html#msg784746), Op.118 № 3 (choir SATB & handbells)

Welcome, Happy Morning!, Op.118 № 4 (handbells)

My Lord, What a Morning (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg787524.html#msg787524), Op.118 № 5 (choir & handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/AJzV-RxXiIk

Hymtunes Moscow & Te Deum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg799287.html#msg799287), Op.118 № 6 (handbells)

Musette (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg799287.html#msg799287), Op.118 № 7 (handbells)

Psalm 130 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780713.html#msg780713), Op.118 № 8 [ I think ] (clarinet & bass voice) [work-in-progress]

The Crystalline Ship (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777531.html#msg777531), Op.119 № 1 (mezzo-soprano & baritone saxophone)

I Saw People Walking Around Like Trees (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg782776.html#msg782776), Op.120 (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum)

http://www.youtube.com/v/E0_-CTvtSS8

... illa existimans quia hortulanus esset .... (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg822022.html#msg822022), Op.121 (vc/pf)

Le tombeau de W.A.G. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg792109.html#msg792109), Op.122a (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum) Audio (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-le-tombeau-de-wag-op122a)

A Song of Remembrance, Op.123 (mixed chorus SAB & pf)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg828719)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 № 1 (2 vn/va) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg823454.html#msg823454)

8 Oct 2013 recital at King's Chapel (http://instantencore.com/music/details.aspx?PId=5106840)

Henningmusick at ReverbNation (http://www.reverbnation.com/karlhenning).

Henningmusick at Instant Encore (http://instantencore.com/contributor/contributor.aspx?CId=5142566).

About an hour's worth of Henningmusick, too, at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1)

The 9th Ear at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/9th-ear).


And: Maria appears on the evening news in DC (http://www.wjla.com/articles/2014/04/cold-weather-approaches-cherry-blossoms-pass-peak-102154.html).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 18, 2014, 05:17:09 AM
Maybe I need to make that less unwieldy . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 18, 2014, 05:23:39 AM
This morning I sent some brief e-mail messages to follow up on some scores I sent around.

Yesterday, I had a nice chat with Paul, and the chorus found my piece a bit of a challenge (which does not surprise me), though Paul feels that nothing is insurmountable (which does not surprise me, either).  He will rehearse most of the solos as sections, and may leave many of them that way for the performance (which is fine).  He called the opening imitative Dona nobis pacem "gorgeous," which was of course highly gratifying.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 18, 2014, 08:23:16 AM
Okay, word is in from Kirstin:  The Op.121 will go on in April, at the River Conservatory Contemporary Seminar.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 19, 2014, 06:46:04 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 16, 2013, 02:13:57 AM
Well, the ending is much better, but it needs improvement enough that I rule that the work is yet unfinished.

The improvement, though, is sufficient, that at least I can post the draught without embarrassment:

I do not think I ever posted the final score -- which we start rehearsing this evening!  (So maybe there will be changes . . . .)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 21, 2014, 05:14:31 AM
Yesterday was largely devoted to reducing Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song to a choral score.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 22, 2014, 04:02:50 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 21, 2014, 05:14:31 AM
Yesterday was largely devoted to reducing Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song to a choral score.

This, in fact:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 23, 2014, 04:24:28 AM
The Mystic Trumpeter, rehearsal II

Evelyn has, not surprisingly, learnt the piece better.  Or perhaps it is a bit of a surprise — since we rehearsed last just Friday, and she had a very musically busy weekend (she has a minor singing role in a local production of Carmen).  So we made good progress, rehearsing section by section in order . . . and then, I asked her if she had steam enough to try running the lot, and seeing where we were.  That run-through was not perfect, but the piece is in a very encouraging state.  For after all, the concert is not until 7 October;  and we rehearse again this Friday.

And from the clarinetist's perspective:  just playing through the piece twice is a fine, robust practicing routine . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 23, 2014, 06:25:35 AM
Word just in:

"Karl, I will see if I can get a reading of your avocado piece this week.  Looks like it could be really good for students.  Will keep in touch."
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 24, 2014, 04:40:22 AM
"Getting the choral score done" on Saturday was, in a sense, true:  I had reduced the five staves of the brass quintet to two or three.  And (what I suppose I ought to be able to adjust "backstage" in the Sibelius settings) manually overriding, system by system, the peculiarly large space Sibelius puts between the bass clef staff of the organ manual, and the pedal staff.  And a few obvious layout adjustments (e.g., where the final measure of a system was a key and tempo change).

I had also made efforts to re-flow the pages so that, where possible, more than one system should fit on each page.  The first attempt ran to 43pp., perhaps six of which still only had a single system.  The quick-&-dirty "fix" for that was, to try reducing the size of the staves.  Although there is a decimal place in that field, I seemed here bound to select a multiple of 0.5, so the reduction was not to so fine a degree as I should have preferred . . . but the result was a choral score which ran to only 36pp.

That, then, was the state of the project when the weekend drew to a close.

Before taking the choral score to press, though, I wanted to compare the two, which I did Monday;  and I found that the smaller staves were a significant inconvenience, compared to the 43-pp. score.  Yesterday, then, I closely proofread the larger-staved score, discovering a few further tweaks.  And today I have a finished score, suitable for placing into the hands of my choir (and on the music stand of our organist) which stands at 41pp.

And we are thus ready to begin rehearsing the piece at tomorrow's rehearsal.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 24, 2014, 06:10:49 AM
"Details, details!"   :)

I understand the desire to have everything "just so" and find it annoying when some little thing slips through to spoil the perfection one desires!   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 24, 2014, 06:32:52 AM
Well, it's a big piece, and thus will be a challenge for my choir (though I think many of them will be motivated unto the challenge);  I want to make sure the score is completely legible for them!

Then, too, although I wrote the organ part to be within the abilities of the late Bill Goodwin, Lord rest his soul, and thus it ought to be manageable by our organist at HTUMC, I am sure she will need some coaching . . . and again, it wouldn't do to have the notation too small!

And now, the only serious question mark to be addressed is:  a brass quintet!  I am still waiting to be contacted by someone from Gordon College.

A bit of bad news:  the Op.123 has been found to be too difficult for the Framinghamers, and so it has been necessary to drop it from the program.  Still, I thanked Paul for the occasion to write the piece, because the composer is well pleased with the result (though perhaps a little miffed that he wrote it too tough for the group he was ostensibly writing it for . . . .)

My old friend in San Diego has at last listened to the MIDI of [what is presently available of] White Nights, and he is enthused!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 25, 2014, 09:51:45 AM
First half of the Choral Score which we start reading tonight:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 25, 2014, 09:52:11 AM
Second half:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 25, 2014, 09:54:13 AM
Re-post & refresh:

Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, Op.16 (cl/vn/pf) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg821903.html#msg821903)

Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, Op.16a (cl/pf/prc) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg821934.html#msg821934)

Fancy on Psalm 80 from the Scottish Psalter, Op.34 № 3, performed by Carson Cooman, on YouTube. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772705.html#msg772705)

Journey to the Dayspring, Op.40 on YouTube (http://youtu.be/WaVDqIp5Rt4?t=25m33s)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part I ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754765.html#msg754765)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part II ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754766.html#msg754766)

I Look From Afar, Op.60 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg805683.html#msg805683)

Blue Shamrock, Op.63 for clarinet unaccompanied, at Amazon. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770448.html#msg770448)

Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani 1st half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg804573.html#msg804573) | 2nd half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg804574.html#msg804574)

Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani ::  Choral Score 1st half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg833844.html#msg833844) | 2nd half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg833845.html#msg833845)

Timbrel and Dance, Op.73 [ St Paul's choir plus ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg628919.html#msg628919)

Scene 1 from White Nights, Op.75 № 2 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg810318.html#msg810318)

Scene 2 from White Nights, Op.75 № 3 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg802028.html#msg802028)

Scene 3a from White Nights, Op.75 № 4 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg801802.html#msg801802)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg813961.html#msg813961)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6, arr. for saxophone choir (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765047.html#msg765047)

Scene 4 from White Nights, Op.75 № 7 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg814083.html#msg814083)

Scene 5 from White Nights, Op.75 № 8 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815364.html#msg815364)

Before-&-after, Finale-VS.-Sibelius exhibits from the Op.75 № 8| A (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815367.html#msg815367%20%5B/url) | B (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815368.html#msg815368%20%5B/url) | C (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815369.html#msg815369%20%5B/url) | D (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815370.html#msg815370%20%5B/url)

Scene 7 from White Nights, Op.75 № 10 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg816086.html#msg816086)

Canzona (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg827075.html#msg827075), Op.77a № 1 (org solo)

Gigue (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg827138.html#msg827138), Op.77a № 2 (org solo)

26 February De profundis, Op.78 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg396045.html#msg396045) [ Jaya Lakshminarayan & friends ]

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, Op.80 carol for choir, brass quintet, organ & timpani (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg805187.html#msg805187)

Moonrise, Op.84 for brass quintet. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767632.html#msg767632) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

Moonrise, Op.84a for flute choir in six parts. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg761602.html#msg761602) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

15 March Passion rehearsal A (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/dress-rehearsal.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal B (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/shut-up-n-let-music-do-talkin-some-more.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal C (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/corrivideum.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

Conclusion of the 19 Mar 2010 performance by Sine Nomine of the St John Passion, Op.92:

http://www.youtube.com/v/8netMuAHFkI

12 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/revisiting-moon.html) [ k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble (Bloom/Henning/Cienniwa) ]

18 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/later-at-kings.html) [ Bloom/Henning ]

23 May pre-concert rehearsal (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/05/rehearsal-day-of.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

22 June recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/ande-then-there-was-library.html) [ N. Chamberlain/B. Chamberlain/Henning ]

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part I (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg443626.html#msg443626)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part II (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg443627.html#msg443627)

Love is the spirit of this church (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg694587.html#msg694587), Op.85 № 3

Nicodemus brings myrrh and aloes for the burial of the Christ (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg739688.html#msg739688), Op.85 № 4 for cello & piano | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/nicodemus-brings-myrrh-aloes)

For God so loved the world, after Op.87 № 9 {Would you like the Doxology with that?} Yes (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784410.html#msg784410) | No (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784446.html#msg784446) | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/for-god-so-loved-the-world)

The Passion According to St John (http://www.mediafire.com/?wdpk77t7m042s7o), Op.92 (on MediaFire, courtesy of Johan)

Lutosawski’s Lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648397.html#msg648397), Op.96a № 1 (string quartet)

Marginalia (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg647890.html#msg647890), Op.96a № 2 (string quartet)

Après-lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649237.html#msg649237), Op.96a № 3 (string quartet)

Score of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444980.html#msg444980)

MIDI of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg436576.html#msg436576)

Score of Suspension Bridge (In Daves Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444979.html#msg444979)

MIDI of Suspension Bridge (In Daves Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444978.html#msg444978)

Score of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg445883.html#msg445883)

MIDI of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg446478.html#msg446478)

Cato's analysis of the Viola Sonata (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg785714.html#msg785714)

Johan's MediaFire folder, including the whole of Dana's première performance of the Viola Sonata (http://www.mediafire.com/?nnp5543z74szn)

Angular Whimsies, Op.100a (bass clarinet, percussion [two players] & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767841.html#msg767841)

Whimsy brevis, Op.100b (bass flute & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg769046.html#msg769046)

http://www.youtube.com/v/OAp3w15ISl4

How to Tell (Chasing the Tail of Nothing), Op.103 (alto flute, clarinet & frame drum); 7 June 2014 performance (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-how-to-tell-chasing-the-tail-of-nothing-op-103-7-june-14)

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648257.html#msg648257), Op.104 № 4

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649947.html#msg649947), Op.104 № 5

Kyrie (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg644073.html#msg644073), Op.106 № 1

Credo (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772439.html#msg772439), Op.106 № 3

Brothers, If They Only Knew It (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780342.html#msg780342), saxophone quartet (after Op.106 № 5)

Agnus Dei (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg773090.html#msg773090), Op.106 № 5

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 1, Eritis sicut Deus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg706128.html#msg706128)

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 2, . . . scientes bonum . . . (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg709377.html#msg709377)

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 3, . . . et malum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg714290.html#msg714290)

In the Artist's Studio (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg654805.html#msg654805), work-in-progress

Thoreau in Concord Jail (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708916.html#msg708916), Op.109 for clarinet solo

http://www.youtube.com/v/OnLYQ748aEg

Airy Distillates (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648674.html#msg648674), Op.110 for flute solo

Annabel Lee (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg704486.html#msg704486), Op.111 for vocal quartet

http://www.youtube.com/v/tN3aMOrzEb8

Misapprehension (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708245.html#msg708245), Op.112 for clarinet choir

The Mystic Trumpeter (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg831867.html#msg831867), Op.113 № 1 for soprano & clarinet

Après-mystère (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737681.html#msg737681), Op.113 № 2 for flute & clarinet And MIDI (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737682.html#msg737682)

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg756625.html#msg756625), Op.114 № 1 for clarinet & marimba

(very nearly) what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg812042.html#msg812042), Op.114 № 5 for bass clarinet & marimba

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777532.html#msg777532), Op.114a for clarinet, mandocello & double bass

My Island Home (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg766258.html#msg766258), Op.115 for percussion ensemble

Plotting (y is the new x) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765893.html#msg765893), Op.116 for violin & harpsichord

http://www.youtube.com/v/2vKGfppo0o8

Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg768713.html#msg768713), Op.117 (fl, cl in A, gtr & cb) [ and at Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-jazz-for) ]

When the morning stars sang together, and the sons of God shouted for joy (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770046.html#msg770046), Op.118 № 1 (shakuhachi, drum & handbell choir)

http://www.youtube.com/v/79tPHWpH3UI

Divinum mysterium (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg775091.html#msg775091), Op.118 № 2 (choir unison & handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/MPr7NhE2-Bs

Easter Stikheron (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784746.html#msg784746), Op.118 № 3 (choir SATB & handbells)

Welcome, Happy Morning!, Op.118 № 4 (handbells)

My Lord, What a Morning (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg787524.html#msg787524), Op.118 № 5 (choir & handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/AJzV-RxXiIk

Hymtunes Moscow & Te Deum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg799287.html#msg799287), Op.118 № 6 (handbells)

Musette (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg799287.html#msg799287), Op.118 № 7 (handbells)

Psalm 130 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780713.html#msg780713), Op.118 № 8 [ I think ] (clarinet & bass voice) [work-in-progress]

The Crystalline Ship (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777531.html#msg777531), Op.119 № 1 (mezzo-soprano & baritone saxophone)

I Saw People Walking Around Like Trees (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg782776.html#msg782776), Op.120 (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum)

http://www.youtube.com/v/E0_-CTvtSS8

... illa existimans quia hortulanus esset .... (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg822022.html#msg822022), Op.121 (vc/pf)

Le tombeau de W.A.G. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg792109.html#msg792109), Op.122a (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum) Audio (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-le-tombeau-de-wag-op122a)

A Song of Remembrance, Op.123 (mixed chorus SAB & pf)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg828719)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 № 1 (2 vn/va) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg823454.html#msg823454)

8 Oct 2013 recital at King's Chapel (http://instantencore.com/music/details.aspx?PId=5106840)

Henningmusick at ReverbNation (http://www.reverbnation.com/karlhenning).

Henningmusick at Instant Encore (http://instantencore.com/contributor/contributor.aspx?CId=5142566).

About an hour's worth of Henningmusick, too, at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1)

The 9th Ear at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/9th-ear).


And: Maria appears on the evening news in DC (http://www.wjla.com/articles/2014/04/cold-weather-approaches-cherry-blossoms-pass-peak-102154.html).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 25, 2014, 09:57:28 AM
And for my present I shot an arrow into the air moment:  I've sent email to a music professor at Gordon College, enquiring after a brass quintet.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 26, 2014, 03:14:05 PM
Just out from a wonderfully good rehearsal with Evelyn of The Mystic Trumpeter.  We ran it;  then rehearsed some spots;  then ran it again. We're in very good shape!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 01, 2014, 05:22:27 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 25, 2014, 09:57:28 AM
And for my present I shot an arrow into the air moment:  I've sent email to a music professor at Gordon College, enquiring after a brass quintet.

The quest for a brass quintet is ongoing!

Separately, yesterday I went to this (http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2008/08/03/saxophone_mechanic_has_gig_down_to_an_art/) artisan to take care of a sticking key on my Bb clarinet.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 01, 2014, 10:32:46 AM
Yo.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: kishnevi on October 01, 2014, 11:16:58 AM
The game's afoot.
Take precautions.

Although in your case recording equipment will be substituted for what Holmes intended, I presume.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 04, 2014, 12:15:27 PM
Aye, I shall make sure the battery is full charged!

Meanwhile:  marking the handbell parts for the Op.68b.  (The Op.68a is a version with string quartet, and I am jiggered if I remember what the occasion might have been for it . . . .)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 06, 2014, 04:24:55 AM
Well, I only missed marking a couple of F4s on one of the parts;  my ringers and I had fun . . . had to have the "why there are only two beats to a bar of 6/8" conversation 8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 07, 2014, 04:27:52 AM
The HMMCU (Henning Mobile Music-Capturing Unit) is fully charged.  And we are set to rock the joint.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on October 07, 2014, 06:17:44 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 07, 2014, 04:27:52 AM
The HMMCU (Henning Mobile Music-Capturing Unit) is fully charged.  And we are set to rock the joint.

Yay Team!  The excitement builds!

It is high time to send off a Henning Mix CD to NAXOS or some other company willing to push 21st century music.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 07, 2014, 11:34:41 AM
In short, an excellent performance.

More later . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on October 08, 2014, 04:04:13 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 07, 2014, 11:34:41 AM
In short, an excellent performance.

More later . . . .
;D 8) ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 09, 2014, 10:58:31 AM
I had not meant to seem to praise myself! Both Evelyn and Peter did a great job and both pieces went very well.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 10, 2014, 09:09:05 AM
We have been a-tarrying in the Kaatskills, staying in a most cosy suite, although while we are there we enjoy neither phone connectivity nor any wifi. (There are spiritual compensations.) While I have managed to chip away at a little composing, and even more, to mark parts for my handbell ringers, for the most part my work during this trip has been as the guy driving the artists about while we scout for views. (And exquisitely lovely views they have been.)

During one fleeting moment of connectivity, a very nice message came in from Peter Bloom:

QuoteExcellent event on Tuesday. Your setting of Whitman is excellent, you sounded terrific, and Evelyn is a terrific musician.  It's a joy to have been involved.

Edit :: typos, dratted auto-something . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 13, 2014, 07:46:07 AM
Most of the handbell marking I was at, was for bells I had arranged to enhance the John Ferguson arrangement of Lord of the Dance.  (Not that I especially endorse this arrangement of the piece . . . it's the one I found in our file cabinets, and I have not yet formed a final opinion on it.)

My ringers sight-read this yesterday with me, and we got it in good shape very quickly.  On Thursday (in addition to, I hope, quelling the last of the rumblings over Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song), I must get my choir on board with Lord of the Dance, since I am proposing that we perform it for the service on 26 October.  I was absent from this past Thursday's rehearsal, and Charles proposed pushing Lord of the Dance out to 2 November, but it is too cheerful a piece for the character of that All Souls service (that is, the Pastor specifically requested music of a more sober character).

So, we shall see . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 14, 2014, 05:03:02 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 02, 2014, 05:33:21 AM
Definitely on:  My Island Home for percussion ensemble;  & just what everyone was expecting for clarinet & marimba

Also, one of the following, depending on the pianist's response to the score:  Night of the Weeping Crocodiles or Mirage (both pieces now arranged for clarinet, percussion & piano)

The concert is Tuesday, 11 November: Be there!

Atlanta Update

My Island Home & Mirage remain fixed for the 11 Nov concert.

just what everyone was expecting has been bumped to an as-yet-indefinite concert a day or two later.  May give the Irreplaceable Doodles a fresh airing, and this could be the best performance yet.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on October 14, 2014, 05:05:50 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 14, 2014, 05:03:02 AM
Atlanta Update

My Island Home & Mirage remain fixed for the 11 Nov concert.

just what everyone was expecting has been bumped to an as-yet-indefinite concert a day or two later.  May give the Irreplaceable Doodles a fresh airing, and this could be the best performance yet.

Saved in my calendar.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 14, 2014, 05:07:50 AM
Soon as I have fixed details on the second event, I shall post!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on October 14, 2014, 06:03:34 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 14, 2014, 05:03:02 AM
Atlanta Update

My Island Home & Mirage remain fixed for the 11 Nov concert.

just what everyone was expecting has been bumped to an as-yet-indefinite concert a day or two later.  May give the Irreplaceable Doodles a fresh airing, and this could be the best performance yet.

And again let's hope somebody has a good recorder running during this!  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on October 14, 2014, 06:12:40 AM
Quote from: Cato on October 14, 2014, 06:03:34 AM
And again let's hope somebody has a good recorder running during this!  ;)
And not one of these.  8)
(http://www.dalmain.lewisham.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Recorder.gif)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 14, 2014, 06:19:20 AM
Let that kind run, I say!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 14, 2014, 10:31:54 AM
Although at my remove, my input is perforce limited, I am hoping that the second concert will be Wednesday (and that the ASO will tune up and play A Sea Symphony on Thursday).  I shall dust off the Irreplaceable Doodles for this!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 14, 2014, 02:11:48 PM
This is the "proper" arrangement of I Want Jesus to Walk With Me.  It's both what I want artistically, and an arrangement which I can with integrity (I think) consider my own work.


But I believe, too, that since it is a piece we are to sing this Sunday . . . I have to keep this under wraps, and dial it back down to a bare arrangement of the page as it appears in the hymnal, to keep things as easy as possible for the choir.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 14, 2014, 04:33:31 PM
Thus, this is the "Ur-text" version:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 15, 2014, 04:41:57 AM
Apart from needing (what I have always intended) a keyboard reduction for my proper Op.126 № 2, I see now that I failed to strike the empty Alto line from the first system of The Minimalist Adaptation.  I want to do that before printing out for tomorrow's rehearsal, of course.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: kishnevi on October 15, 2014, 09:07:49 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 15, 2014, 04:41:57 AM
Apart from needing (what I have always intended) a keyboard reduction for my proper Op.126 № 2, I see now that I failed to strike the empty Alto line from the first system of The Minimalist Adaptation.  I want to do that before printing out for tomorrow's rehearsal, of course.

Or explain to the altos that they have a truly minimalist opening passage.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 15, 2014, 09:37:29 AM
"Break like the wind" . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 15, 2014, 01:13:36 PM
While on the bus plying its none-too-rapid journey up I-93, I've recalled that I wished to seek out the cellist who was part of the piano trio who were artists-in-residence at UVa while I pursued my Master's there. Behold! what a wonderful thing is a smart phone, for in the time it has taken the bus to travel from the Old State House to our town of residence, I have found the professional email address of the cellist, and sent off email.  In fact, I also found the prof. email a. of the pianist from that trio of long ago.

And here I've posted of't.

Sure, again: no knowing if aught will actually come of it, but you've got to play to win ....
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 15, 2014, 02:57:05 PM
Okay, SIMPLE cleaned up:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 15, 2014, 02:58:14 PM
And the true Op.126 № 2, with rehearsal keybd:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on October 18, 2014, 03:45:11 AM
For those who can read Karl's most recent score above:

I have read through it and find it most excellent: it has so many, many nice touches!  e.g. bar 14 and the chromatic rise in the bass, the A-G-C# in bars 10, 18, 22, and then that added B in bar 26 and the A in 34 as variations!  The humming in bars 39 ff. is another excellent idea (I assume the original hymn does not have that!  ;)   )  The ritardando in bars 50 ff. is perfect!

We want a Karl Henning compilation CD!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on October 18, 2014, 03:50:41 AM
Quote from: Cato on October 18, 2014, 03:45:11 AMWe want a Karl Henning compilation CD!
Yes!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 18, 2014, 05:36:04 AM
It's true, no humming in the source hymn 8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on October 18, 2014, 06:17:44 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 18, 2014, 05:36:04 AM
It's true, no humming in the source hymn 8)

It is a nice touch and has a tradition behind it.  Best Wishes on the performance!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 18, 2014, 07:30:21 AM
Thanks!  We're doing the "no-frills" version this Sunday;  not sure when Heinrich may put on "the Full Walk."
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 19, 2014, 02:54:38 AM
Fairly busy morning, actually . . . after church, we're going to rehearse Lord of the Dance with the handbells, so I am about to head over to church a little early, to load carts with the gear to set up in the sanctuary.  We are singing the SIMPLE version of I Want Jesus to Walk With Me at today's service, and I may record it, just to see how the choir are doing.


Cellist Matt Wexler, whom I knew back in Charlottesville, has responded, will let me send a couple of cello-&-piano pieces, "No promises."  I accept those terms   8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 21, 2014, 05:19:18 AM
I always suspected that he was Someone, while I remain No one:

Quote from: Scion7 on October 20, 2014, 10:06:30 PM
Heard on NPR today that he died.

NPR may never speak my name while I live.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on October 21, 2014, 10:12:00 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 21, 2014, 05:19:18 AM
I always suspected that he was Someone, while I remain No one:

NPR may never speak my name while I live.

We shall stay optimistic that your local classical station will eventually recognize you and your works!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 21, 2014, 10:13:19 AM
Aye, it may yet be.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on October 23, 2014, 07:46:55 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 21, 2014, 05:19:18 AM
I always suspected that he was Someone, while I remain No one:

NPR may never speak my name while I live.
F/SF author Piers Anthony once asked, "How do you go from hack to genius without dying?" :laugh:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 23, 2014, 07:59:24 AM
I shall mull on that.

Separately (or . . . is it?) last night I was the guest at the rehearsal of a choir in Wayland who will sing my Love is the Spirit for the installation of a Minister this Sunday (this use of installation always amuses the architects in my family).  Addressing the entire choir, the director remarked, "How nice to have a composer among us who writes well for choir, and who is not John Rutter.  Did you by any chance drive to tonight's rehearsal in a gold Rolls Royce, Mr Henning?"

I think it was the late Sir John Tavener who drove a Rolls, though . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 23, 2014, 08:23:57 AM
But Rutter was a student of Tavener's, yes? . . . maybe that was one of the things he learnt . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 25, 2014, 10:52:56 AM
In poking around the Makemusic site, I learn today that I can still download and use Finale NotePad (a sort of stripped-down version of the grand software), and so I am able again to read my old Finale files.  In my giddiness, I went ahead and created a Sibelius version of a simple piece I had written for use with the late Bill Goodwin, back when:


(Well, all right, the original was clarinet and organ, of course.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 25, 2014, 10:56:27 AM
jo (wherever you may be), I've sent you an oboe part . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 25, 2014, 04:38:41 PM
All right, so it's Gebrauchsmusik ....
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 29, 2014, 05:20:45 AM
A lot behind-the-scenes organizational pow-wowwing . . . but the concert on Wednesday, 12 November is shaping up.  Looks like we may put on Thoreau in Concord Jail that evening, too.  Is Atlanta ready for it? . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 29, 2014, 05:58:20 AM
Sort of already in publicity. (http://www.pd.org/~eyedrum/calendar/index.php?eventTypeId=2&id=4626&month=11&year=2014)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on October 30, 2014, 07:52:17 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 25, 2014, 10:56:27 AM
jo (wherever you may be), I've sent you an oboe part . . . .
Not received, or lost in my spam folder.  Could you fold it up and fly it over here again? :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 30, 2014, 08:19:32 AM
E-mail address same [as ever]?  Will re-send!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 30, 2014, 08:24:34 AM
Done!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on October 31, 2014, 08:40:40 AM
Got it. 8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 01, 2014, 05:29:40 PM
No good reason why I've been so long about this one . . . but, I like the way it's shaped up, and there was something a bit wrong-headed about my first essay (which it was relatively easy to repair).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 01, 2014, 06:52:25 PM
Just for fun.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 02, 2014, 02:05:42 PM
As I've said, we are a musically modest outfit;  I thought everybody did their best for this (handbells were added by yrs truly).

http://www.youtube.com/v/5JC0BmLAA6I
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 03, 2014, 07:22:55 AM
Word is that the Avocadoes will get a reading this morning.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 03, 2014, 10:02:55 AM
Re-post & refresh:

Variations on Wie lieblich est, S.10 (oboe & organ) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg841639.html#msg841639)

Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, Op.16 (cl/vn/pf) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg821903.html#msg821903)

Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, Op.16a (cl/pf/prc) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg821934.html#msg821934)

Fancy on Psalm 80 from the Scottish Psalter, Op.34 № 3, performed by Carson Cooman, on YouTube. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772705.html#msg772705)

Journey to the Dayspring, Op.40 on YouTube (http://youtu.be/WaVDqIp5Rt4?t=25m33s)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part I ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754765.html#msg754765)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part II ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754766.html#msg754766)

I Look From Afar, Op.60 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg805683.html#msg805683)

Blue Shamrock, Op.63 for clarinet unaccompanied, at Amazon. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770448.html#msg770448)

Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani 1st half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg804573.html#msg804573) | 2nd half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg804574.html#msg804574)

Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani ::  Choral Score 1st half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg833844.html#msg833844) | 2nd half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg833845.html#msg833845)

Timbrel and Dance, Op.73 [ St Paul's choir plus ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg628919.html#msg628919)

Scene 1 from White Nights, Op.75 № 2 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg810318.html#msg810318)

Scene 2 from White Nights, Op.75 № 3 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg802028.html#msg802028)

Scene 3a from White Nights, Op.75 № 4 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg801802.html#msg801802)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg813961.html#msg813961)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6, arr. for saxophone choir (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765047.html#msg765047)

Scene 4 from White Nights, Op.75 № 7 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg814083.html#msg814083)

Scene 5 from White Nights, Op.75 № 8 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815364.html#msg815364)

Before-&-after, Finale-VS.-Sibelius exhibits from the Op.75 № 8| A (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815367.html#msg815367%20%5B/url) | B (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815368.html#msg815368%20%5B/url) | C (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815369.html#msg815369%20%5B/url) | D (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815370.html#msg815370%20%5B/url)

Scene 7 from White Nights, Op.75 № 10 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg816086.html#msg816086)

Canzona (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg827075.html#msg827075), Op.77a № 1 (org solo)

Gigue (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg827138.html#msg827138), Op.77a № 2 (org solo)

26 February De profundis, Op.78 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg396045.html#msg396045) [ Jaya Lakshminarayan & friends ]

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, Op.80 carol for choir, brass quintet, organ & timpani (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg805187.html#msg805187)

Moonrise, Op.84 for brass quintet. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767632.html#msg767632) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

Moonrise, Op.84a for flute choir in six parts. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg761602.html#msg761602) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

15 March Passion rehearsal A (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/dress-rehearsal.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal B (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/shut-up-n-let-music-do-talkin-some-more.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal C (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/corrivideum.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

Conclusion of the 19 Mar 2010 performance by Sine Nomine of the St John Passion, Op.92:

http://www.youtube.com/v/8netMuAHFkI

12 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/revisiting-moon.html) [ k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble (Bloom/Henning/Cienniwa) ]

18 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/later-at-kings.html) [ Bloom/Henning ]

23 May pre-concert rehearsal (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/05/rehearsal-day-of.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

22 June recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/ande-then-there-was-library.html) [ N. Chamberlain/B. Chamberlain/Henning ]

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part I (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg443626.html#msg443626)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part II (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg443627.html#msg443627)

Love is the spirit of this church (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg694587.html#msg694587), Op.85 № 3

Nicodemus brings myrrh and aloes for the burial of the Christ (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg739688.html#msg739688), Op.85 № 4 for cello & piano | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/nicodemus-brings-myrrh-aloes)

For God so loved the world, after Op.87 № 9 {Would you like the Doxology with that?} Yes (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784410.html#msg784410) | No (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784446.html#msg784446) | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/for-god-so-loved-the-world)

The Passion According to St John (http://www.mediafire.com/?wdpk77t7m042s7o), Op.92 (on MediaFire, courtesy of Johan)

Lutosawski’s Lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648397.html#msg648397), Op.96a № 1 (string quartet)

Marginalia (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg647890.html#msg647890), Op.96a № 2 (string quartet)

Après-lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649237.html#msg649237), Op.96a № 3 (string quartet)

Score of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444980.html#msg444980)

MIDI of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg436576.html#msg436576)

Score of Suspension Bridge (In Daves Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444979.html#msg444979)

MIDI of Suspension Bridge (In Daves Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444978.html#msg444978)

Score of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg445883.html#msg445883)

MIDI of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg446478.html#msg446478)

Cato's analysis of the Viola Sonata (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg785714.html#msg785714)

Johan's MediaFire folder, including the whole of Dana's première performance of the Viola Sonata (http://www.mediafire.com/?nnp5543z74szn)

Angular Whimsies, Op.100a (bass clarinet, percussion [two players] & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767841.html#msg767841)

Whimsy brevis, Op.100b (bass flute & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg769046.html#msg769046)

http://www.youtube.com/v/OAp3w15ISl4

How to Tell (Chasing the Tail of Nothing), Op.103 (alto flute, clarinet & frame drum); 7 June 2014 performance (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-how-to-tell-chasing-the-tail-of-nothing-op-103-7-june-14)

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648257.html#msg648257), Op.104 № 4

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649947.html#msg649947), Op.104 № 5

Kyrie (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg644073.html#msg644073), Op.106 № 1

Credo (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772439.html#msg772439), Op.106 № 3

Brothers, If They Only Knew It (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780342.html#msg780342), saxophone quartet (after Op.106 № 5)

Agnus Dei (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg773090.html#msg773090), Op.106 № 5

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 1, Eritis sicut Deus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg706128.html#msg706128)

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 2, . . . scientes bonum . . . (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg709377.html#msg709377)

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 3, . . . et malum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg714290.html#msg714290)

In the Artist's Studio (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg654805.html#msg654805), work-in-progress

Thoreau in Concord Jail (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708916.html#msg708916), Op.109 for clarinet solo

http://www.youtube.com/v/OnLYQ748aEg

Airy Distillates (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648674.html#msg648674), Op.110 for flute solo

Annabel Lee (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg704486.html#msg704486), Op.111 for vocal quartet

http://www.youtube.com/v/tN3aMOrzEb8

Misapprehension (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708245.html#msg708245), Op.112 for clarinet choir

The Mystic Trumpeter (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg831867.html#msg831867), Op.113 № 1 for soprano & clarinet

Après-mystère (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737681.html#msg737681), Op.113 № 2 for flute & clarinet And MIDI (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737682.html#msg737682)

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg756625.html#msg756625), Op.114 № 1 for clarinet & marimba

(very nearly) what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg812042.html#msg812042), Op.114 № 5 for bass clarinet & marimba

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777532.html#msg777532), Op.114a for clarinet, mandocello & double bass

My Island Home (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg766258.html#msg766258), Op.115 for percussion ensemble

Plotting (y is the new x) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765893.html#msg765893), Op.116 for violin & harpsichord

http://www.youtube.com/v/2vKGfppo0o8

Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg768713.html#msg768713), Op.117 (fl, cl in A, gtr & cb) [ and at Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-jazz-for) ]

When the morning stars sang together, and the sons of God shouted for joy (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770046.html#msg770046), Op.118 № 1 (shakuhachi, drum & handbell choir)

http://www.youtube.com/v/79tPHWpH3UI

Divinum mysterium (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg775091.html#msg775091), Op.118 № 2 (choir unison & handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/MPr7NhE2-Bs

Easter Stikheron (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784746.html#msg784746), Op.118 № 3 (choir SATB & handbells)

Welcome, Happy Morning!, Op.118 № 4 (handbells)

My Lord, What a Morning (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg787524.html#msg787524), Op.118 № 5 (choir & handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/AJzV-RxXiIk

Hymtunes Moscow & Te Deum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg799287.html#msg799287), Op.118 № 6 (handbells)

Musette (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg799287.html#msg799287), Op.118 № 7 (handbells)

Psalm 130 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780713.html#msg780713), Op.118 № 8 [ I think ] (clarinet & bass voice) [work-in-progress]

The Crystalline Ship (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777531.html#msg777531), Op.119 № 1 (mezzo-soprano & baritone saxophone)

I Saw People Walking Around Like Trees (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg782776.html#msg782776), Op.120 (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum)

http://www.youtube.com/v/E0_-CTvtSS8

... illa existimans quia hortulanus esset .... (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg822022.html#msg822022), Op.121 (vc/pf)

Le tombeau de W.A.G. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg792109.html#msg792109), Op.122a (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum) Audio (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-le-tombeau-de-wag-op122a)

A Song of Remembrance, Op.123 (mixed chorus SAB & pf)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg828719)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 № 1 "Children's Song" (2 vn/va) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg823454.html#msg823454)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 № 2 "Autumn Leaves (Wind Effect)" (2 vn/va) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg844320.html#msg844320)

In the shadow of the kindly Star (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg844302.html#msg844302), Op.126 № 1 (violin solo and handbell choir)

I Want Jesus to Walk With Me (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg838756.html#msg838756), Op.126 № 2 (choir SATB unaccompanied)

8 Oct 2013 recital at King's Chapel (http://instantencore.com/music/details.aspx?PId=5106840)

Henningmusick at ReverbNation (http://www.reverbnation.com/karlhenning).

Henningmusick at Instant Encore (http://instantencore.com/contributor/contributor.aspx?CId=5142566).

About an hour's worth of Henningmusick, too, at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1)

The 9th Ear at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/9th-ear).


And: Maria appears on the evening news in DC (http://www.wjla.com/articles/2014/04/cold-weather-approaches-cherry-blossoms-pass-peak-102154.html).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 03, 2014, 10:16:02 AM
I blush even as I share this:

QuoteKarl, both of these are really excellent, No.2 particularly so. We'd like to play them next week as part of a little concert we're playing for K-- H--'s students. K-- is my daughter's Suzuki teacher, and I'll play with him and his violist teaching partner K-- A-- (who's actually from Boston). (Other rep is Dvorak Terzetto, Toch Serenade, and solo pieces from all of us.) Herewith are rough recordings of them. We rehearsed them a bit and taped them so you could hear them right away. So, Bravo and thanks for your precious inspiration!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 03, 2014, 11:16:10 AM
Say, First Parish in Wayland was very kind to include mention of me on their page. (http://www.uuwayland.org/)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on November 04, 2014, 08:35:13 AM
A new avatar!  And do I note a slight resemblance to your actual self? :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on November 04, 2014, 08:41:19 AM
Quote from: jochanaan on November 04, 2014, 08:35:13 AM
A new avatar!  And do I note a slight resemblance to your actual self? :)

It's that distinctive hairstyle.  8)


Meanwhile, are the spoken words 'I forgot how to use this thing' a part of the score?  0:)
The fruit are cool miniatures, Karl.  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 04, 2014, 08:42:37 AM
Wonder if Igor Fyodorovich ever sported a tail?   8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 05, 2014, 04:07:27 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 03, 2014, 10:16:02 AM
I blush even as I share this:

"No brag, just fact!"  0:)

Well deserved praise: NAXOS, pay attention!!!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: kishnevi on November 05, 2014, 04:42:01 PM
The avocados were very tasty,  but only two means the appetite remains unsatisfied.

Not that I hinting that you should add to the collection, of course.   >:D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 05, 2014, 04:46:12 PM
I'm taking what is technically known as my sweet time . . . but my plan has always been a set of five.

There may prove an occasion for exceeding that, I do see it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 06, 2014, 09:26:23 AM
Gosh, I had forgotten this version of Mirage (alto fl, cl, pf):
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 07, 2014, 02:39:29 AM
Out of the blue, a wind ensemble conductor has expressed interest in I Sang to the Sky, and Day Broke.  And it was from his email of enquiry that I learn that the U of Colo Boulder w.e. has played Out in the Sun.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: kishnevi on November 07, 2014, 05:04:17 AM
The sun of Henningsmusic rises upon the Rockies!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 07, 2014, 06:23:56 AM
The Eyedrum event on Wednesday is officially up on Facebook.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 07, 2014, 09:29:51 AM
Quote from: The DiapasonThe choral music at this service was beautifully done, much of it a cappella by a small and obviously very professional choir.  The "chalice lighting" motet was by Karl Henning, Love Is the Spirit of This Church, and nothing in the text would preclude its use in other traditions as far as I could see.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 08, 2014, 05:21:54 AM
I'm on board.  Will sketch a bit of the next Avocado.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 08, 2014, 06:23:02 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 08, 2014, 05:21:54 AM
I'm on board.  Will sketch a bit of the next Avocado.

"All aboard for Anaheim, Azusa, and GUAC-A-MOLE!"   ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 08, 2014, 02:46:33 PM
A good flight ... did some Avocado work, read some Hawthorne, and did some napping.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on November 08, 2014, 03:11:46 PM
Karl, is the Eyedrum event on Wednesday your only performace while in town? And are you staying in downtown?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 08, 2014, 03:40:11 PM
There is also a Tuesday concert in Waleska, the Reinhardt Univ. Percussion Ensemble will play a piece I wrote for them, and I shall play the new arrangement of Mirage. I'm staying in Virginia Highland.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on November 08, 2014, 03:57:22 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 08, 2014, 03:40:11 PM
There is also a Tuesday concert in Waleska, the Reinhardt Univ. Percussion Ensemble will play a piece I wrote for them, and I shall play the new arrangement of Mirage. I'm staying in Virginia Highland.

I knew about that one, I just didn't know how many shows with Eyedrum you had. Because that's much closer to where I live and would like to make that show on Wednesday.

And Virginia Highlands is nice, my wife worked there for just over a year when we first moved to Atlanta.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 08, 2014, 04:23:12 PM
Great!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 09, 2014, 03:56:41 AM
Hope to see you Wednesday!

This afternoon, going to hear the Atlanta Chamber Players, and then I rehearse with Olivia and Scott this evening.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 09, 2014, 05:00:14 AM

And all the details....

Tue 11 Nov
7:30 pm
University of Reinhardt (Waleska)
Falany Performing Arts Center
Free Admission

My two works on the program will be:

My Island Home for percussion ensemble (ten players), composed for this group -- première
Mirage, arranged for clarinet, vibes & piano

Wed 12 Nov
8:00 pm
Eyedrum Art & Music Gallery
88 Forsyth Street SW
Suggested donation:  $5

My three works on the program will be:

Irreplaceable Doodles (clarinet unaccompanied)
Thoreau in Concord Jail (clarinet unaccompanied)
just what everyone was expecting (clarinet and marimba) -- première
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 09, 2014, 05:25:01 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 09, 2014, 05:00:14 AM
And all the details....

Tue 11 Nov
7:30 pm
University of Reinhardt (Waleska)
Falany Performing Arts Center
Free Admission

My two works on the program will be:

My Island Home for percussion ensemble (ten players), composed for this group -- première
Mirage, arranged for clarinet, vibes & piano

Wed 12 Nov
8:00 pm
Eyedrum Art & Music Gallery
88 Forsyth Street SW
Suggested donation:  $5

My three works on the program will be:

Irreplaceable Doodles (clarinet unaccompanied)
Thoreau in Concord Jail (clarinet unaccompanied)
just what everyone was expecting (clarinet and marimba) -- première

It must be wonderfully exciting to have these opportunities!  Best Wishes for great performances, and let's hope for a nice turnout!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 09, 2014, 07:24:17 AM
Thanks!  I had better do some practicing this afternoon . . . .

The other news is that a conductor in Colorado, who tells of a performance there of Out in the Sun, wants to hear an mp3 of I Sang to the Sky & Day Broke.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on November 09, 2014, 07:18:13 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 07, 2014, 02:39:29 AM
...And it was from his email of enquiry that I learn that the U of Colo Boulder w.e. has played Out in the Sun.
Oh, interesting!  I didn't know I was that close to other Henningmusick than I have already played! :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 10, 2014, 05:24:21 AM
It pained me to learn only after the fact!  I should so have like for you and Bill at least to have the chance of hearing.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 10, 2014, 06:02:05 AM
Fresh Avocado:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on November 11, 2014, 05:07:28 AM
Good luck tonight, Karl!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 11, 2014, 05:08:37 AM
Thanks!  Mirage will sound exquisite, and I have high hopes for My Island Home.  I believe we should be getting both audio and video.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 11, 2014, 05:14:56 AM
just what everyone was expecting in rehearsal (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2014/11/day-3c-morning-edition.html).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 11, 2014, 06:41:47 AM
The epic movie is (at last) nearly ready.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 11, 2014, 07:36:21 AM
At last!

http://www.youtube.com/v/7RhH161HhlA
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 11, 2014, 10:50:27 AM
We need live-streaming of the concert! 

Concerning Out in the Sun: this was one of the first works I heard of Karl's after joining GMG, and it easily convinced me that Karl is a composer of virtue.  Some years ago I was able to hear a live performance at the University of Michigan of Out in the Sun, and it was nicely done.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 12, 2014, 03:19:34 AM
So, tell us about the concert!  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 12, 2014, 05:22:06 AM
Last night went smashingly well, the odd misstep which only the performers or composer would note, but both My Island Home and Mirage came across most creditably. My publisher was pleased. And there is both audio & video!  (Not sure just yet when they will become available.)  The pre-concert dress rehearsal of My Island Home was quite good, but perhaps a little shaky (maybe the lads of the Ensemble were a bit nervous, at first meeting the composer; and it was a substantial, ambitious program overall). But in the concert, they all concentrated, and it went very nicely. Word is that the audience last night was the largest yet to flock to a RUPE concert. So, surpassing excellent Henningmusick exposure.

An old schoolmate whom I hadn't seen since Graduation Day came, with his lovely wife and daughter (and daughter's beau, himself a budding percussionist, and who knew one piece on the program which he was very excited at the prospect of hearing). A thoroughly lovely and enjoyable occasion.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on November 12, 2014, 07:02:32 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 12, 2014, 05:22:06 AM
Last night went smashingly well, the odd misstep which only the performers or composer would note, but both My Island Home and Mirage came across most creditably. My publisher was pleased. And there is both audio & video!  (Not sure just yet when they will become available.)  The pre-concert dress rehearsal of My Island Home was quite good, but perhaps a little shaky (maybe the lads of the Ensemble were a bit nervous, at first meeting the composer; and it was a substantial, ambitious program overall). But in the concert, they all concentrated, and it went very nicely. Word is that the audience last night was the largest yet to flock to a RUPE concert. So, surpassing excellent Henningmusick exposure.

An old schoolmate whom I hadn't seen since Graduation Day came, with his lovely wife and daughter (and daughter's beau, himself a budding percussionist, and who knew one piece on the program which he was very excited at the prospect of hearing). A thoroughly lovely and enjoyable occasion.
;D :) ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 12, 2014, 07:11:23 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 12, 2014, 05:22:06 AM
Last night went smashingly well,... But in the concert, they all concentrated, and it went very nicely. Word is that the audience last night was the largest yet to flock to a RUPE concert. So, surpassing excellent Henningmusick exposure.


That is what we want!  Congratulations!

Bring on the video/audio!   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 12, 2014, 07:20:27 AM
Just possible that a member of the ASO may come to the Eyedrum event tonight. (Not the Associate Clarinetist, with whom I caught up at Sunday's Atlanta Chamber Players concert: he's now in Houston ... many of the members, economically forced by this ridiculous lockout, had to seek temporary stopgaps.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 12, 2014, 09:33:10 AM
Fresh Avocado
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 13, 2014, 05:49:14 AM
Well, if these ol' clarinets could talk . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on November 13, 2014, 07:25:42 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 13, 2014, 05:49:14 AM
Well, if these ol' clarinets could talk . . . .
They do, through tone. 8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 13, 2014, 12:14:32 PM
 0:)


Had lunch with Susan Clearman and Mark GreshamSusan was in Boston when we first met, and she joined us as organist for part of the year when I served as Interim Choir Director at the Cathedral Church of St Paul in Boston.  My publisher, Mark is a fellow composer, and one of the pieces performed at Eyedrum last night was his Vagabond Drumming, Book IV for two percussionists.  You know it's a good lunch when you see that it's three o'clock, and you wonder how it got so late.


One compositional result:  I told them the story behind Le tombeau de W.A.G. ("Don't quit your day job"), and Mark wants a version for two tenor and one bass trombone.  Done.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 14, 2014, 05:48:14 AM
Silver Lining Dept.

Although circs. have resulted in Tim Phillips's not (yet?) playing just what everyone was expecting (which I wrote for him, actually), it seems he may know a soprano for (presumably) an Alabama performance of The Mystic Trumpeter!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 14, 2014, 02:56:59 PM
Met a bassist last night and sent him the score of Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels today.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 15, 2014, 05:50:59 AM
Hey!  An acknowledgement.  (http://www.artsatl.com/2014/11/review-atlanta-chamber-players-coucheron-kim-dazzle-dvoraks-piano-quintet/)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on November 15, 2014, 05:56:04 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 15, 2014, 05:50:59 AM
Hey!  An acknowledgement.  (http://www.artsatl.com/2014/11/review-atlanta-chamber-players-coucheron-kim-dazzle-dvoraks-piano-quintet/)

+1 Very nice, Karl.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 15, 2014, 10:43:19 AM
Acknowledgment #2 (http://www.artsatl.com/2014/11/review-atlanta-symphony-returns-boisterous-ovation-shows-rust-effects-musician-fill-ins/)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 15, 2014, 10:50:59 AM
Composed Tiny Wild Avocado N° 5 while flying back to Boston from Atlanta: making the airlines work for me!
Title: Re: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 15, 2014, 11:11:07 AM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on November 15, 2014, 05:56:04 AM
+1 Very nice, Karl.
Sorry we didn't meet up! Next time, I shall hope.
Title: Re: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on November 15, 2014, 12:25:01 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 15, 2014, 11:11:07 AM
Sorry we didn't meet up! Next time, I shall hope.

Yes, absolutely. Between a sore throat and wrong airport days, I failed.  :-[
But I'm very glad your Atlanta trip went well.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 15, 2014, 12:38:31 PM
Overall, an excellent and productive visit. And one bonus: There is a recording of the Eyedrum concert!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 15, 2014, 04:16:27 PM
My wife has requested that the set be extended to seven Avocadoes, so this the fifth is the latest but not the last!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 16, 2014, 02:09:49 PM
Hey, You Never Know Dept.:

Sent Moonrise to a So Carolina trumpeter I just "met" via Facebook.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 16, 2014, 02:47:24 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 15, 2014, 04:16:27 PM
My wife has requested that the set be extended to seven Avocadoes, so this the fifth is the latest but not the last!

Will there be paintings to accompany the seven?  0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 16, 2014, 03:25:06 PM
Hmmm . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 16, 2014, 03:27:41 PM
Well, I was just preparing a one-page edition of He Is Born (Il est né) for my choir. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,22437.msg848136.html#msg848136)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 17, 2014, 10:39:08 AM
Hey! The pianist whom I met a week ago yesterday is allowing me to send her Plotting.

—Did I mention that one of the last things I did in Atlanta, before powering down the notebook to pack for the flight back to Boston, was a piano version of Plotting (y is the new x)?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 17, 2014, 04:23:14 PM
Like no Avocado of this world . . . . (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2014/11/scheming-avocado.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 18, 2014, 03:53:18 AM
Benefiting both from the Marimba Tutorial with Sylvie, and from the experience of playing just what everyone was expecting with Olivia, I got back to work (on this morning's bus ride) at setting Cato's The Mysterious Fruit.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 23, 2014, 03:36:43 AM
Didn't want to double-post an image, so here's a link (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,2112.msg849524.html#msg849524).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 24, 2014, 12:05:15 PM
Re-post & refresh:

Variations on Wie lieblich est, S.10 (oboe & organ) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg841639.html#msg841639)

Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, Op.16 (cl/vn/pf) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg821903.html#msg821903)

Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, Op.16a (cl/pf/prc) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg821934.html#msg821934)

Fancy on Psalm 80 from the Scottish Psalter, Op.34 № 3, performed by Carson Cooman, on YouTube. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772705.html#msg772705)

Journey to the Dayspring, Op.40 on YouTube (http://youtu.be/WaVDqIp5Rt4?t=25m33s)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part I ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754765.html#msg754765)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part II ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754766.html#msg754766)

I Look From Afar, Op.60 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg805683.html#msg805683)

Blue Shamrock, Op.63 for clarinet unaccompanied, at Amazon. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770448.html#msg770448)

Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani 1st half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg804573.html#msg804573) | 2nd half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg804574.html#msg804574)

Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani ::  Choral Score 1st half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg833844.html#msg833844) | 2nd half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg833845.html#msg833845)

Timbrel and Dance, Op.73 [ St Paul's choir plus ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg628919.html#msg628919)

Scene 1 from White Nights, Op.75 № 2 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg810318.html#msg810318)

Scene 2 from White Nights, Op.75 № 3 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg802028.html#msg802028)

Scene 3a from White Nights, Op.75 № 4 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg801802.html#msg801802)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg813961.html#msg813961)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6, arr. for saxophone choir (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765047.html#msg765047)

Scene 4 from White Nights, Op.75 № 7 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg814083.html#msg814083)

Scene 5 from White Nights, Op.75 № 8 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815364.html#msg815364)

Before-&-after, Finale-VS.-Sibelius exhibits from the Op.75 № 8| A (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815367.html#msg815367%20%5B/url) | B (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815368.html#msg815368%20%5B/url) | C (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815369.html#msg815369%20%5B/url) | D (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815370.html#msg815370%20%5B/url)

Scene 7 from White Nights, Op.75 № 10 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg816086.html#msg816086)

Canzona (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg827075.html#msg827075), Op.77a № 1 (org solo)

Gigue (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg827138.html#msg827138), Op.77a № 2 (org solo)

26 February De profundis, Op.78 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg396045.html#msg396045) [ Jaya Lakshminarayan & friends ]

Mirage, Op.79a (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg845632.html#msg845632) (alto fl, cl, pf)

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, Op.80 carol for choir, brass quintet, organ & timpani (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg805187.html#msg805187)

Moonrise, Op.84 for brass quintet. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767632.html#msg767632) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

Moonrise, Op.84a for flute choir in six parts. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg761602.html#msg761602) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

15 March Passion rehearsal A (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/dress-rehearsal.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal B (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/shut-up-n-let-music-do-talkin-some-more.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal C (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/corrivideum.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

Conclusion of the 19 Mar 2010 performance by Sine Nomine of the St John Passion, Op.92:

http://www.youtube.com/v/8netMuAHFkI

12 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/revisiting-moon.html) [ k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble (Bloom/Henning/Cienniwa) ]

18 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/later-at-kings.html) [ Bloom/Henning ]

23 May pre-concert rehearsal (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/05/rehearsal-day-of.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

22 June recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/ande-then-there-was-library.html) [ N. Chamberlain/B. Chamberlain/Henning ]

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part I (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg443626.html#msg443626)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part II (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg443627.html#msg443627)

Love is the spirit of this church (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg694587.html#msg694587), Op.85 № 3

Nicodemus brings myrrh and aloes for the burial of the Christ (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg739688.html#msg739688), Op.85 № 4 for cello & piano | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/nicodemus-brings-myrrh-aloes)

For God so loved the world, after Op.87 № 9 {Would you like the Doxology with that?} Yes (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784410.html#msg784410) | No (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784446.html#msg784446) | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/for-god-so-loved-the-world)

The Passion According to St John (http://www.mediafire.com/?wdpk77t7m042s7o), Op.92 (on MediaFire, courtesy of Johan)

Lutosawski’s Lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648397.html#msg648397), Op.96a № 1 (string quartet)

Marginalia (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg647890.html#msg647890), Op.96a № 2 (string quartet)

Après-lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649237.html#msg649237), Op.96a № 3 (string quartet)

Score of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444980.html#msg444980)

MIDI of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg436576.html#msg436576)

Score of Suspension Bridge (In Daves Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444979.html#msg444979)

MIDI of Suspension Bridge (In Daves Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444978.html#msg444978)

Score of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg445883.html#msg445883)

MIDI of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg446478.html#msg446478)

Cato's analysis of the Viola Sonata (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg785714.html#msg785714)

Johan's MediaFire folder, including the whole of Dana's première performance of the Viola Sonata (http://www.mediafire.com/?nnp5543z74szn)

Angular Whimsies, Op.100a (bass clarinet, percussion [two players] & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767841.html#msg767841)

Whimsy brevis, Op.100b (bass flute & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg769046.html#msg769046)

http://www.youtube.com/v/OAp3w15ISl4

How to Tell (Chasing the Tail of Nothing), Op.103 (alto flute, clarinet & frame drum); 7 June 2014 performance (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-how-to-tell-chasing-the-tail-of-nothing-op-103-7-june-14)

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648257.html#msg648257), Op.104 № 4

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649947.html#msg649947), Op.104 № 5

Kyrie (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg644073.html#msg644073), Op.106 № 1

Credo (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772439.html#msg772439), Op.106 № 3

Brothers, If They Only Knew It (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780342.html#msg780342), saxophone quartet (after Op.106 № 5)

Agnus Dei (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg773090.html#msg773090), Op.106 № 5

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 1, Eritis sicut Deus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg706128.html#msg706128)

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 2, . . . scientes bonum . . . (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg709377.html#msg709377)

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 3, . . . et malum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg714290.html#msg714290)

In the Artist's Studio (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg654805.html#msg654805), work-in-progress

Thoreau in Concord Jail (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708916.html#msg708916), Op.109 for clarinet solo

http://www.youtube.com/v/OnLYQ748aEg

Airy Distillates (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648674.html#msg648674), Op.110 for flute solo

Annabel Lee (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg704486.html#msg704486), Op.111 for vocal quartet

http://www.youtube.com/v/tN3aMOrzEb8

Misapprehension (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708245.html#msg708245), Op.112 for clarinet choir

The Mystic Trumpeter (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg831867.html#msg831867), Op.113 № 1 for soprano & clarinet

Après-mystère (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737681.html#msg737681), Op.113 № 2 for flute & clarinet And MIDI (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737682.html#msg737682)

http://www.youtube.com/v/7RhH161HhlA

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg756625.html#msg756625), Op.114 № 1 for clarinet & marimba

(very nearly) what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg812042.html#msg812042), Op.114 № 5 for bass clarinet & marimba

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777532.html#msg777532), Op.114a for clarinet, mandocello & double bass

My Island Home (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg766258.html#msg766258), Op.115 for percussion ensemble

Plotting (y is the new x) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765893.html#msg765893), Op.116 for violin & harpsichord

http://www.youtube.com/v/2vKGfppo0o8

Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg768713.html#msg768713), Op.117 (fl, cl in A, gtr & cb) [ and at Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-jazz-for) ]

When the morning stars sang together, and the sons of God shouted for joy (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770046.html#msg770046), Op.118 № 1 (shakuhachi, drum & handbell choir)

http://www.youtube.com/v/79tPHWpH3UI

Divinum mysterium (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg775091.html#msg775091), Op.118 № 2 (choir unison & handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/MPr7NhE2-Bs

Easter Stikheron (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784746.html#msg784746), Op.118 № 3 (choir SATB & handbells)

Welcome, Happy Morning!, Op.118 № 4 (handbells)

My Lord, What a Morning (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg787524.html#msg787524), Op.118 № 5 (choir & handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/AJzV-RxXiIk

Hymtunes Moscow & Te Deum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg799287.html#msg799287), Op.118 № 6 (handbells)

Musette (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg799287.html#msg799287), Op.118 № 7 (handbells)

Psalm 130 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780713.html#msg780713), Op.118 № 8 [ I think ] (clarinet & bass voice) [work-in-progress]

The Crystalline Ship (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777531.html#msg777531), Op.119 № 1 (mezzo-soprano & baritone saxophone)

I Saw People Walking Around Like Trees (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg782776.html#msg782776), Op.120 (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum)

http://www.youtube.com/v/E0_-CTvtSS8

... illa existimans quia hortulanus esset .... (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg822022.html#msg822022), Op.121 (vc/pf)

Le tombeau de W.A.G. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg792109.html#msg792109), Op.122a (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum) Audio (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-le-tombeau-de-wag-op122a)

A Song of Remembrance, Op.123 (mixed chorus SAB & pf)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg828719)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 № 1 "Children's Song" (2 vn/va) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg823454.html#msg823454)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 № 2 "Autumn Leaves (Wind Effect)" (2 vn/va) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg844320.html#msg844320)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 № 3 "Scampering Squirrels" (2 vn/va) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg846592.html#msg846592)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 № 4 "Pond at Twilight" (2 vn/va) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847113.html#msg847113)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 № 5 "The Gnomes (Paul's Garden)" (2 vn/va) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg847919)

In the shadow of the kindly Star (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg844302.html#msg844302), Op.126 № 1 (violin solo and handbell choir)

I Want Jesus to Walk With Me (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg838756.html#msg838756), Op.126 № 2 (choir SATB unaccompanied)

8 Oct 2013 recital at King's Chapel (http://instantencore.com/music/details.aspx?PId=5106840)

Henningmusick at ReverbNation (http://www.reverbnation.com/karlhenning).

Henningmusick at Instant Encore (http://instantencore.com/contributor/contributor.aspx?CId=5142566).

About an hour's worth of Henningmusick, too, at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1)

The 9th Ear at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/9th-ear).


And: Maria appears on the evening news in DC (http://www.wjla.com/articles/2014/04/cold-weather-approaches-cherry-blossoms-pass-peak-102154.html).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 02, 2014, 03:37:45 PM
Notebook for Elaina & Anna . . . maybe that's it . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 02, 2014, 03:58:56 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 02, 2014, 03:37:45 PM
Notebook for Elaina & Anna . . . maybe that's it . . . .

Sounds like a fun little work, and I can hear the nieces already saying: "She's copying me!"
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 03, 2014, 01:53:12 AM
Masha thinks it sounds like a Christmas song; I like that.

And here is the first of the vc/pf miniatures:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 11, 2014, 11:40:12 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 03, 2014, 01:53:12 AM
And here is the first of the vc/pf miniatures:

This now exists also in a tenor sax & piano version.  Which in turn spawned (as a result of chatting with Peter H Bloom the other evening) a transposition for C Melody Saxophone.

I'm going to Wooster for my class's 30th reunion, and I've been in touch with a classmate who is an excellent pianist . . . and she is game to play just what everyone was expecting (I've modified the marimba part to be a sort of piano part).  She is also a choir director at a community college, so I've sent her A Song for Remembrance.  We shall see!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 15, 2014, 06:58:05 AM
Changing the av for the season . . . since my choir sang a Christmas concert yesterday, I cannot very well call that horse back into the barn.

My choir did bravely and well.  It was an ambitious program for them, but their hearts remained strong, and they stayed with me.  Certainly there was the occasional mistake, but overall they carried the program;  and we had a large and thoroughly appreciative audience.

Put thus succinctly, it's going to give the impression that the concert was The Karl Henning Show, but in fact I was complimented by many for the balance and mix of the program . . . the Henningmusick on the concert was:

Le tombeau de W.A.G., Op.122 (original version for low brass trio, and a première)
The Allegro grazioso closing section of the Sinfonietta, Op.38 (brass quintet)
In the shadow of the kindly Star, Op.126 № 2 (violin solo and handbells, première)
Musette, Op.118 № 7 (handbells)
Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 (choir, brass quintet & organ, première of the piece in its entirety)
The Snow Lay on the Ground, Op.68b (children's choir, mixed choir, handbells, violin solo & organ, première of this version)

Anne Bennett (also an alto in my choir) is the director of the children's choir, and they did smashingly.  In fact, they stole the show (earlier in the program than my Op.68b, they had a set of three numbers they sang on their own).  The handbells were of course a hit, as well.  And the brass (although there was the odd clam or missed note – they've had a lot of music to blow this weekend) did splendidly;  and they all warmly complimented the composer.

Even with the imperfections of execution, I am elated to have brought the Op.67 to an audience (and to so large an audience!) at last.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 15, 2014, 07:18:53 AM
I haven't checked the audio, but I had a go at recording the entire concert.

Followers of The Henningmusick Chronicles know both, that my Micro Track recorder runs only about half an hour on a fully charged battery, and that the outlets at HTUMC are not grounded, so that it's worthless trying to use the Micro Track plugged into those outlets.

Although this possibility was not in my mind when I initially ordered the Jackery® portable charger (I was simply thinking about maintaining the charge for the cell phone), I had the happy thought (or, I hope the result affirms the happiness of the thought) that I might try running the Micro Track, with the power cord plugged into the J.® p. ch.

In all events, Charles also recorded the entire concert.  So with luck, we shall have two documents of the concert.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 15, 2014, 07:24:20 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 15, 2014, 07:18:53 AM
I haven't checked the audio, but I had a go at recording the entire concert.

Followers of The Henningmusick Chronicles know both, that my Micro Track recorder runs only about half an hour on a fully charged battery, and that the outlets at HTUMC are not grounded, so that it's worthless trying to use the Micro Track plugged into those outlets.

Although this possibility was not in my mind when I initially ordered the Jackery® portable charger (I was simply thinking about maintaining the charge for the cell phone), I had the happy thought (or, I hope the result affirms the happiness of the thought) that I might try running the Micro Track, with the power cord plugged into the J.® p. ch.

In all events, Charles also recorded the entire concert.  So with luck, we shall have two documents of the concert.

Great news about the concert!  Yay Team!

And it looks like a new recorder should be on Santa's list!   ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 15, 2014, 09:11:41 AM
Well, but I think mine may be a better instrument than Charles's.  Maybe we'll use audio from this concert for side-by-side comparison . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 15, 2014, 10:59:48 AM
Yesterday's program:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: kishnevi on December 15, 2014, 11:04:13 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 15, 2014, 09:11:41 AM
Well, but I think mine may be a better instrument than Charles's.  Maybe we'll use audio from this concert for side-by-side comparison . . . .

Preferably, in the best GMG tradition, a blind comparison.... :P
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 15, 2014, 11:10:50 AM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on December 15, 2014, 11:04:13 AM
Preferably, in the best GMG tradition, a blind comparison.... :P

Yes!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 15, 2014, 11:11:04 AM
I shan't lead the witnesses, m'lud.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 16, 2014, 03:43:08 AM
Last night I attended a most interesting meeting.  Three of those present were familiar with (or had indeed participated in) a New York group, C4 (http://www.c4ensemble.org/) (no, I didn't understand it the first three times they used it last night, either: The Choral Composer-Conductor Collective).  The idea, you will have guessed, is to organize a Boston equivalent.  They had their first meeting in November, and my colleague Charles Turner mentioned the lot to me a week or so before our Christmas concert, and invited me to this next meeting.  I am not a big fan of meetings/admin (though I understand the need for them);  that said, last night's meeting was as good as such an event might be, and all the people I met were smart, affable, and on point.  Are they musical?  I hope so;  demonstrating our musical abilities was not part of the agenda.  Anyway, I went, because I satisfy the tripartite criterion of being a composer, singer & conductor;  and in hopes that this may be another avenue for Henningmusick.

I think there are real possibilities here.  The plan (still quite fungible) is to put on an inaugural concert in June (or two concerts, the same program, late May and June);  the idea is definitely, too, that we get paid.  The next meeting is in January, and if the arc of the organization prove true to the chat last night, rehearsals would be apt to start in February.

Watch This Space.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 16, 2014, 03:47:52 AM
Oh, the name of the Boston group, you ask?  That's still quite the question.  The first line of attack is for the former member to chat with C4, and see if we can "tag on" with that name.  Uncertain whether the upshot will be refusal (the wish to keep the name proprietary), or slightly surprised acquiescence (better branding through "franchising").

If not, no clear sense yet of what our name might be.

Hey, I feel an idea for a thread coming . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on December 16, 2014, 04:29:28 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 15, 2014, 06:58:05 AM
Changing the av for the season . . . since my choir sang a Christmas concert yesterday, I cannot very well call that horse back into the barn.

My choir did bravely and well.  It was an ambitious program for them, but their hearts remained strong, and they stayed with me.  Certainly there was the occasional mistake, but overall they carried the program;  and we had a large and thoroughly appreciative audience.

Put thus succinctly, it's going to give the impression that the concert was The Karl Henning Show, but in fact I was complimented by many for the balance and mix of the program . . . the Henningmusick on the concert was:

Anne Bennett (also an alto in my choir) is the director of the children's choir, and they did smashingly.  In fact, they stole the show (earlier in the program than my Op.68b, they had a set of three numbers they sang on their own).  The handbells were of course a hit, as well.  And the brass (although there was the odd clam or missed note – they've had a lot of music to blow this weekend) did splendidly;  and they all warmly complimented the composer.

Even with the imperfections of execution, I am elated to have brought the Op.67 to an audience (and to so large an audience!) at last.
Splendid, Karl! Although I do wish they had 'blown' some other music ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 16, 2014, 04:31:36 AM
Thanks, Karlo!

And in all events, I expect we have many serviceable extracts for demo purposes.  My publisher was very enthusiastic about the news, too.  Honestly, I've always felt this is a piece which could have legs, if we can just get the word out (i.e., get a good performance/recording out).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 22, 2014, 05:17:15 PM
Present state of the Basque carol variations (which, yes, I really ought to finish tomorrow  :) )

Already planning on a flute version of this (paging jochanaan . . . .)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 23, 2014, 04:08:46 PM
Done! And I like it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 28, 2014, 07:41:27 AM
Now available via Amazon. (http://www.amazon.com/Danby-Tis-Winter-Now-Mezzo-soprano/dp/1631620223/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1419784836&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=karl+henning+danby)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 28, 2014, 06:00:31 PM
I shall need to "reverse engineer" my arrangement of I Want Jesus to Walk With Me so that it is clear of any copyright infringement.  I actually find that a stimulating challenge.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 29, 2014, 04:54:45 AM
An agreeable challenge, and I certainly see the commutual interest in the principle.  Some of it is a textual matter, some of it may be harmonic;  and I am ready to mull upon and address those matters.  Rhythmically, my piece is already at a tidy remove.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 29, 2014, 04:55:51 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 23, 2014, 04:08:46 PM
Done! And I like it.

Esteemed colleagues have already remarked enthusiastically about the versions for flute and violin.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 30, 2014, 12:18:54 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 29, 2014, 04:55:51 AM
Esteemed colleagues have already remarked enthusiastically about the versions for flute and violin.

Always a good sign! 

And don't forget to check this out!

Quote from: karlhenning on December 28, 2014, 07:41:27 AM
Now available via Amazon. (http://www.amazon.com/Danby-Tis-Winter-Now-Mezzo-soprano/dp/1631620223/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1419784836&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=karl+henning+danby)

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: bigshot on December 30, 2014, 01:02:15 PM
Hi! I just thought I would pop my head in Henning's Hindquarters and say hello.

Hello!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on December 30, 2014, 07:28:34 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 23, 2014, 04:08:46 PM
Done! And I like it.
Looking...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 31, 2014, 02:33:34 AM
Thanks, jo!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on December 31, 2014, 08:37:00 AM
Don't thank me yet.  I haven't gotten around to trying to play it! :o
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 31, 2014, 09:35:09 AM
Thanks even just for the look!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 04, 2015, 08:49:19 AM
Peer response to the Op.126 № 3. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2015/01/though-we-seemed-to-sleep.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 04, 2015, 02:00:16 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 04, 2015, 08:49:19 AM
Peer response to the Op.126 № 3. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2015/01/though-we-seemed-to-sleep.html)

Excellent news!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 05, 2015, 05:37:51 AM
I've not yet heard from the cellist, but my expectation there is good.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Gurn Blanston on January 05, 2015, 05:50:19 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 28, 2014, 07:41:27 AM
Now available via Amazon. (http://www.amazon.com/Danby-Tis-Winter-Now-Mezzo-soprano/dp/1631620223/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1419784836&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=karl+henning+danby)

I'm enjoying my copy. I tried sight-singing it last night; I hope it actually sounds better than that...   ;)

I expect I will get it signed by the composer and frame it on the wall, in lieu of a Haydn autograph....   0:)

8)
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 05, 2015, 05:57:35 AM
The sound is always roughest at the first rehearsal!
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 06, 2015, 06:56:28 AM
From the Ministry of Cool & Unexpected:

This past Veterans' Day, the choir directed by a friend of a friend sang the Song of Remembrance. There is video;  will share it ere long.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 07, 2015, 11:30:59 AM
And there may be a reading of Moonrise down Georgia way, after all.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 09, 2015, 01:53:54 AM
A Wooster classmate passed this along to me:  http://wastelandmusic.org/call-for-scores/
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 09, 2015, 05:09:49 AM
QuoteThere can be up to 2 submissions per composer.

And there must be recordings!  So I think I shall submit Plotting (y is the new x) and Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 09, 2015, 07:50:03 AM
On second thought, since Emmalee & Paul's performance of Plotting is so good, I'll swap The Mousetrap in for that 'un.

The score must be "anonymized" ... so I may need to do up a Sibelius edition.

There's no hurry, and I have The Mysterious Fruit to continue.  Then, too ... it may be that preparing the new edition of The Mousetrap will clear up the pipes, and The Mysterious Fruit will emerge more efficiently as a result.  I shall see how I feel this evening ....
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 12, 2015, 02:06:47 AM
The Mousetrap I originally prepared in Finale;  the process of creating a fresh Sibelius edition looks to be a job of 3-4 days (two of them done).  Overall, it is music I am deeply proud to have written.  I am thinking of making a couple of phrase-connections a little less rushed, inserting a couple of measures here, a couple there;  I do not want to lose the measure numbers as a check while I am plugging notes in, though, so I have left (verbal) notes that I can go back to.  Not surprisingly, one of those places I have in mind, was a frustratingly rapid page-turn for the clarinetist   8)


I'm also making a slight reduction of the tempo marking for "the unison dance" official . . . I suppose that instead of [quarter-note] = 120, I could mark it "112-120" rather than just ratchet down to 112 . . . leave it to other performers who perhaps can fly at the original tempo.  Lord knows, 112 does not feel lazy . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 12, 2015, 06:05:39 AM
... 'tis a knavish piece of work: but what o' that? your majesty and we that have free souls, it touches us not ....
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 13, 2015, 03:51:43 AM
No, I didn't:  I was good. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2015/01/the-letter-i-didn-send.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 13, 2015, 06:03:27 AM
Peter H. Bloom, Dan Meyers & I — the underhanded trio whose principal sonic offense to date has been How to Tell (Chasing the Tail of Nothing) — got together at last for a couple of beers and a nosh in Davis Square last night.  "At last," because we had agreed to this in principle long ago, but the devil has been in the details.

Among other things, we are planning on regrouping for the Fall . . . I am thinking of a piece for Evelyn Griffin to sing, accompanied by bass flute, clarinet & frame drum.

Of course, the immediate priorities are:  finishing the Sibelius file of The Mousetrap, putting together some music for my handbell choir to ring for the rehearsal after this Sunday's service, and finishing The Mysterious Fruit.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 13, 2015, 06:15:06 AM
Next King's Chapel date:  2 June

Hmm, wonder what to play?...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 13, 2015, 06:15:53 AM
Whew, and luckily that does not conflict with the CoW reunion....
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 13, 2015, 06:31:42 AM
Big news may be, that a CD of Henningmusick may become commercially available 1H2015.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 13, 2015, 06:32:27 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 13, 2015, 06:15:06 AM
Next King's Chapel date:  2 June

Hmm, wonder what to play?...

Corrigendum—

Next King's Chapel dates:  2 June & 27 October.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 13, 2015, 07:09:12 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 13, 2015, 06:31:42 AM
Big news may be, that a CD of Henningmusick may become commercially available 1H2015.

WOW!

When did this happen?  Tell us more!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on January 13, 2015, 07:11:30 AM
Quote from: Cato on January 13, 2015, 07:09:12 AM
WOW!

When did this happen?  Tell us more!
+1.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 13, 2015, 07:43:55 AM
It's actually audio from the concert I played at Emory Presbyterian Church in Atlanta a few years ago.  There is the odd t to cross and i to dot, but the plan is to have this distributed by CD Baby soon-ish.

And, separately, Karlo, YHM  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Wanderer on January 13, 2015, 08:02:38 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 13, 2015, 07:43:55 AM
It's actually audio from the concert I played at Emory Presbyterian Church in Atlanta a few years ago.  There is the odd t to cross and i to dot, but the plan is to have this distributed by CD Baby soon-ish.

Splendid! Can't wait.  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on January 13, 2015, 08:53:36 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 13, 2015, 07:43:55 AM
It's actually audio from the concert I played at Emory Presbyterian Church in Atlanta a few years ago.  There is the odd t to cross and i to dot, but the plan is to have this distributed by CD Baby soon-ish.

And, separately, Karlo, YHM  :)
Splendid!

(So have you.  8) )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 13, 2015, 09:55:01 AM
Thanks, gents!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 13, 2015, 10:31:10 AM
CD Baby is a nice operation for assorted musicians and composers trying to get their music out to the public.

I bought this CD from them: excellent sound!

http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/pitchrecs3 (http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/pitchrecs3)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 13, 2015, 02:36:22 PM
Evelyn is in!  So I am thinking a piece for soprano, bass flute, clarinet & frame drum for 27 October.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: kishnevi on January 13, 2015, 08:02:55 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 13, 2015, 06:15:06 AM
Next King's Chapel date:  2 June

Hmm, wonder what to play?...

Ooh.
Exact travel dates will remain unknown for some time, but there is a nontrivial possibility that I will be in Boston that day.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on January 13, 2015, 08:14:03 PM
Karl, I've got to ask you something. It seems you have connections with the state I was born/raised in, how did this happen exactly?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 14, 2015, 02:20:37 AM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on January 13, 2015, 08:02:55 PM
Ooh.
Exact travel dates will remain unknown for some time, but there is a nontrivial possibility that I will be in Boston that day.
Splendid! I have yet to do the outreach, but my pipe-dream is to put on both The Mousetrap and just what everyone was expecting.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 14, 2015, 02:21:47 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on January 13, 2015, 08:14:03 PM
Karl, I've got to ask you something. It seems you have connections with the state I was born/raised in, how did this happen exactly?
It's early in the day, John, so let me ask, which state? 8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on January 14, 2015, 03:52:25 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 14, 2015, 02:21:47 AM
It's early in the day, John, so let me ask, which state? 8)
Denial?  0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 14, 2015, 03:53:50 AM
I've tried, if anything, to cut loose any connections to that state  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on January 14, 2015, 03:58:04 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 14, 2015, 03:53:50 AM
I've tried, if anything, to cut loose any connections to that state  8)
That sounds paradoxical.  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 14, 2015, 04:01:35 AM
Not any surprise, but my excellent colleague Peter H. Bloom does keep the celebrated Debussy trio in his rep;  he and harpist (and pianist) Mary Jane Rupert play together regularly, and they periodically play as a trio with violist Frank GrimesPeter mentioned (back in December) that Frank might be game for some new rep – hence the hope that I might be able to revive The Mousetrap this year.  If there are to be more CDs of Henningmusick, I think the Op.91 will be a mighty strong calling card.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on January 14, 2015, 04:18:50 AM
Excellent!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 14, 2015, 05:50:36 AM
Okay:  I have sent word to the violist.

We shall see . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on January 14, 2015, 06:44:54 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 14, 2015, 02:21:47 AM
It's early in the day, John, so let me ask, which state? 8)

The state I'm from is Georgia. You seem to be in Atlanta quite a bit.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 14, 2015, 07:02:05 AM
Ah!  My publisher is there.  He and I first "met" back in that ancestor of the Internet, Usenet.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 14, 2015, 01:27:25 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 14, 2015, 05:50:36 AM
Okay:  I have sent word to the violist.

We shall see . . . .

He's letting me send him the piece!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 14, 2015, 01:44:07 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 14, 2015, 01:27:25 PM
He's letting me send him the piece!

More good news!  The Remnant* at least will be delving into HenningMusick!

* (A reference to an essay from the 1930's by American philosopher Albert Nock, who claimed that modern society's tendency to lionize trash and to produce much of it, and thereby swamp things of value, can still be countered by those who seek the great things outside of the usual radar.  He called these seekers "The Remnant," whose lives could form the basis for a rebirth of society.

I am still awaiting this rebirth! In the meantime, I seek out the great things outside of the usual radar!  ;)  )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on January 14, 2015, 06:11:24 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 14, 2015, 07:02:05 AM
Ah!  My publisher is there.  He and I first "met" back in that ancestor of the Internet, Usenet.

Very cool, Karl. 8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on January 15, 2015, 07:38:33 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 13, 2015, 06:31:42 AM
Big news may be, that a CD of Henningmusick may become commercially available 1H2015.
;D :D ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on January 16, 2015, 07:11:09 PM
I'm all over a CD of Henningmusick once it becomes available. :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 17, 2015, 12:36:58 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 09, 2015, 01:53:54 AM
A Wooster classmate passed this along to me:  http://wastelandmusic.org/call-for-scores/ (http://wastelandmusic.org/call-for-scores/)

Done.  Submitted both The Mousetrap and Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 17, 2015, 01:30:28 PM
And at last!  The Year in Henningmusick (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2015/01/the-year-in-henningmusick-2014.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 17, 2015, 04:54:38 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 17, 2015, 01:30:28 PM
And at last!  The Year in Henningmusick (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2015/01/the-year-in-henningmusick-2014.html)

And 2015 must continue and increase this trend! 

Don't forget that CD!  "It's the perfect gift!"
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 19, 2015, 04:28:04 AM
There's some deviation from the score, but it still comes off, I think:

http://www.youtube.com/v/hlh61D6COvU
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on January 19, 2015, 04:40:13 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 19, 2015, 04:28:04 AM
There's some deviation from the score, but it still comes off, I think:

Sounding, and looking, good, Karl.

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 19, 2015, 04:40:41 AM
Thank you, sir!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 19, 2015, 06:14:34 AM
One passage near the end where things break down, but they recover for the closing point of imitation:

http://www.youtube.com/v/kYWAm11MX4s
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on January 19, 2015, 10:50:23 AM
Beautiful pieces both. I particularly enjoyed the sonorities & harmonies in My Island Home (or The Island of Dr. Henning)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 20, 2015, 06:37:47 AM
Thanks, Karlo!

Separately . . . last night we had a repertory committee meeting for our as-yet-unnamed choral composers-&-conductors ensemble.  Most immediately notable (viz. this thread), is that Julian played through the keyboard reduction of my Agnus Dei, and it met with unanimous approval.  (I knew it ought to, but, you never know ....)  Our first concerts look to be at the end of May (we Doodled to determine when we were all available, and even this early in the year, the only time we are all clear looks like Memorial Day weekend ... so we should probably think about the next concerts soon ... our next general meeting is a week from last night.)  Does not look like we'll find funding for this first go, but that seems to have been what the de facto director was expecting;  maybe we need to break ice with the first concerts.  A cardinal principle of repertory is:  nothing written earlier than 25 years ago.  And for these inuagural concerts, there must be a Boston (or New England) connection.  (My impression is that this latter stricture will relax over time.)

There were four of us last night ("ought" to have been six, but there was one absence for illness, and one for out-of-townness), and the process was actually quite smooth and pleasant.  We want 45 minutes of music (so, counting on an hour's program);  so my Agnus Dei figures for roughly a ninth of the concert.  (There was loose talk earlier of doing both the Kyrie and A.D., but for both time reasons, and the fact that in the case of the latter it will be a première, it was most diplomatically suggested to "drop" the Kyrie from consideration at present, and I had no quarrel.)  The program is in large part settled, and we are waiting on (a) a certain member of the group either to write something new for this program, or to furnish an already-existing piece;  (b) the other two pieces in a set of three by Kevin Siegfried (http://www.kevinsiegfried.com/), the Three Horizons (http://www.kevinsiegfried.com/compositions/choral-mixed-voices/21-three-horizons.html), in fact ... we read through the middle piece, Club Icarus, which has a bemusing-or-scary text (the consensus last night was that we might likely do the second and third, which form a nice pairing, but possibly not all three);  and (c) we shall reach out to John Harbison to see if there is a piece he would particularly wish a group such as our'n to put on.

In purely musical terms, I think this group is tenable.  But we also want it to work financially;  and as to that, we shall see.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 20, 2015, 06:52:13 AM
My most estimable colleague Peter H. Bloom has put me in touch with a student of his who (a) performs as part of a fl/cl/pf trio (hence my reaching out to her to purchase that version of the Fragments of « Morning Has Broken » (http://www.luxnova.com/lnpwebstore/catalog.php?pcode=LNP-0287)), and (b) leads (and/or performs in)a double woodwind quintet, so I have offered to write something . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 21, 2015, 11:11:20 AM
Carola wrote today, says that she & Sylvie are enjoying what is written thus far of The Mysterious Fruit . . . and wants to know how long the finished piece will be.  I want to know, too!  I guess I had better estimate . . . can always ask forgiveness later . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 21, 2015, 11:24:49 AM
Re-post & refresh:

Variations on Wie lieblich est, S.10 (oboe & organ) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg841639.html#msg841639)

Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, Op.16 (cl/vn/pf) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg821903.html#msg821903)

Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, Op.16a (cl/pf/prc) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg821934.html#msg821934)

Fancy on Psalm 80 from the Scottish Psalter, Op.34 № 3, performed by Carson Cooman, on YouTube. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772705.html#msg772705)

Journey to the Dayspring, Op.40 on YouTube (http://youtu.be/WaVDqIp5Rt4?t=25m33s)

'Tis Winter Now (Danby), Op.45a (mezzo-soprano, flute & organ) at Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Danby-Tis-Winter-Now-Mezzo-soprano/dp/1631620223/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1419784836&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=karl+henning+danby)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part I ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754765.html#msg754765)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part II ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754766.html#msg754766)

I Look From Afar, Op.60 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg805683.html#msg805683)

Blue Shamrock, Op.63 for clarinet unaccompanied, at Amazon. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770448.html#msg770448)

Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani 1st half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg804573.html#msg804573) | 2nd half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg804574.html#msg804574)

Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani ::  Choral Score 1st half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg833844.html#msg833844) | 2nd half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg833845.html#msg833845)

Timbrel and Dance, Op.73 [ St Paul's choir plus ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg628919.html#msg628919)

Scene 1 from White Nights, Op.75 № 2 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg810318.html#msg810318)

Scene 2 from White Nights, Op.75 № 3 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg802028.html#msg802028)

Scene 3a from White Nights, Op.75 № 4 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg801802.html#msg801802)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg813961.html#msg813961)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6, arr. for saxophone choir (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765047.html#msg765047)

Scene 4 from White Nights, Op.75 № 7 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg814083.html#msg814083)

Scene 5 from White Nights, Op.75 № 8 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815364.html#msg815364)

Before-&-after, Finale-VS.-Sibelius exhibits from the Op.75 № 8| A (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815367.html#msg815367%20%5B/url) | B (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815368.html#msg815368%20%5B/url) | C (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815369.html#msg815369%20%5B/url) | D (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815370.html#msg815370%20%5B/url)

Scene 7 from White Nights, Op.75 № 10 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg816086.html#msg816086)

Canzona (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg827075.html#msg827075), Op.77a № 1 (org solo)

Gigue (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg827138.html#msg827138), Op.77a № 2 (org solo)

26 February De profundis, Op.78 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg396045.html#msg396045) [ Jaya Lakshminarayan & friends ]

Mirage, Op.79a (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg845632.html#msg845632) (alto fl, cl, pf)

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, Op.80 carol for choir, brass quintet, organ & timpani (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg805187.html#msg805187)

Moonrise, Op.84 for brass quintet. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767632.html#msg767632) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

Moonrise, Op.84a for flute choir in six parts. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg761602.html#msg761602) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

15 March Passion rehearsal A (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/dress-rehearsal.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal B (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/shut-up-n-let-music-do-talkin-some-more.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal C (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/corrivideum.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

Conclusion of the 19 Mar 2010 performance by Sine Nomine of the St John Passion, Op.92:

http://www.youtube.com/v/8netMuAHFkI

12 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/revisiting-moon.html) [ k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble (Bloom/Henning/Cienniwa) ]

18 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/later-at-kings.html) [ Bloom/Henning ]

23 May pre-concert rehearsal (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/05/rehearsal-day-of.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

22 June recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/ande-then-there-was-library.html) [ N. Chamberlain/B. Chamberlain/Henning ]

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part I (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg443626.html#msg443626)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part II (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg443627.html#msg443627)

Love is the spirit of this church (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg694587.html#msg694587), Op.85 № 3

Nicodemus brings myrrh and aloes for the burial of the Christ (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg739688.html#msg739688), Op.85 № 4 for cello & piano | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/nicodemus-brings-myrrh-aloes)

For God so loved the world, after Op.87 № 9 {Would you like the Doxology with that?} Yes (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784410.html#msg784410) | No (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784446.html#msg784446) | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/for-god-so-loved-the-world)

The Passion According to St John (http://www.mediafire.com/?wdpk77t7m042s7o), Op.92 (on MediaFire, courtesy of Johan)

Lutosawski’s Lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648397.html#msg648397), Op.96a № 1 (string quartet)

Marginalia (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg647890.html#msg647890), Op.96a № 2 (string quartet)

Après-lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649237.html#msg649237), Op.96a № 3 (string quartet)

Score of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444980.html#msg444980)

MIDI of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg436576.html#msg436576)

Score of Suspension Bridge (In Dave's Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444979.html#msg444979)

MIDI of Suspension Bridge (In Dave's Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444978.html#msg444978)

Score of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg445883.html#msg445883)

MIDI of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg446478.html#msg446478)

Cato's analysis of the Viola Sonata (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg785714.html#msg785714)

Johan's MediaFire folder, including the whole of Dana's première performance of the Viola Sonata (http://www.mediafire.com/?nnp5543z74szn)

Angular Whimsies, Op.100a (bass clarinet, percussion [two players] & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767841.html#msg767841)

Whimsy brevis, Op.100b (bass flute & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg769046.html#msg769046)

http://www.youtube.com/v/OAp3w15ISl4

How to Tell (Chasing the Tail of Nothing), Op.103 (alto flute, clarinet & frame drum); 7 June 2014 performance (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-how-to-tell-chasing-the-tail-of-nothing-op-103-7-june-14)

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648257.html#msg648257), Op.104 № 4

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649947.html#msg649947), Op.104 № 5

Kyrie (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg644073.html#msg644073), Op.106 № 1

Credo (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772439.html#msg772439), Op.106 № 3

Brothers, If They Only Knew It (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780342.html#msg780342), saxophone quartet (after Op.106 № 5)

Agnus Dei (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg773090.html#msg773090), Op.106 № 5

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 1, Eritis sicut Deus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg706128.html#msg706128)

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 2, . . . scientes bonum . . . (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg709377.html#msg709377)

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 3, . . . et malum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg714290.html#msg714290)

In the Artist's Studio (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg654805.html#msg654805), work-in-progress

Thoreau in Concord Jail (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708916.html#msg708916), Op.109 for clarinet solo

http://www.youtube.com/v/OnLYQ748aEg

Airy Distillates (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648674.html#msg648674), Op.110 for flute solo

Annabel Lee (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg704486.html#msg704486), Op.111 for vocal quartet

http://www.youtube.com/v/tN3aMOrzEb8

Misapprehension (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708245.html#msg708245), Op.112 for clarinet choir

The Mystic Trumpeter (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg831867.html#msg831867), Op.113 № 1 for soprano & clarinet

Après-mystère (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737681.html#msg737681), Op.113 № 2 for flute & clarinet And MIDI (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737682.html#msg737682)

http://www.youtube.com/v/7RhH161HhlA

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg756625.html#msg756625), Op.114 № 1 for clarinet & marimba

(very nearly) what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg812042.html#msg812042), Op.114 № 5 for bass clarinet & marimba

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777532.html#msg777532), Op.114a for clarinet, mandocello & double bass

My Island Home (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg766258.html#msg766258), Op.115 for percussion ensemble

http://www.youtube.com/v/hlh61D6COvU

Plotting (y is the new x) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765893.html#msg765893), Op.116 for violin & harpsichord

http://www.youtube.com/v/2vKGfppo0o8

Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg768713.html#msg768713), Op.117 (fl, cl in A, gtr & cb) [ and at Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-jazz-for) ]

When the morning stars sang together, and the sons of God shouted for joy (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770046.html#msg770046), Op.118 № 1 (shakuhachi, drum & handbell choir)

http://www.youtube.com/v/79tPHWpH3UI

Divinum mysterium (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg775091.html#msg775091), Op.118 № 2 (choir unison & handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/MPr7NhE2-Bs

Easter Stikheron (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784746.html#msg784746), Op.118 № 3 (choir SATB & handbells)

Welcome, Happy Morning!, Op.118 № 4 (handbells)

My Lord, What a Morning (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg787524.html#msg787524), Op.118 № 5 (choir & handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/AJzV-RxXiIk

Hymtunes Moscow & Te Deum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg799287.html#msg799287), Op.118 № 6 (handbells)

Musette (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg799287.html#msg799287), Op.118 № 7 (handbells)

Psalm 130 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780713.html#msg780713), Op.118 № 8 [ I think ] (clarinet & bass voice) [work-in-progress]

The Crystalline Ship (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777531.html#msg777531), Op.119 № 1 (mezzo-soprano & baritone saxophone)

I Saw People Walking Around Like Trees (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg782776.html#msg782776), Op.120 (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum)

http://www.youtube.com/v/E0_-CTvtSS8

... illa existimans quia hortulanus esset .... (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg822022.html#msg822022), Op.121 (vc/pf)

Le tombeau de W.A.G. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg792109.html#msg792109), Op.122a (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum) Audio (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-le-tombeau-de-wag-op122a)

A Song of Remembrance, Op.123 (mixed chorus SAB & pf)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg828719)

http://www.youtube.com/v/kYWAm11MX4s

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 № 1 "Children's Song" (2 vn/va) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg823454.html#msg823454)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 № 2 "Autumn Leaves (Wind Effect)" (2 vn/va) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg844320.html#msg844320)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 № 3 "Scampering Squirrels" (2 vn/va) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg846592.html#msg846592)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 № 4 "Pond at Twilight" (2 vn/va) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847113.html#msg847113)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 № 5 "The Gnomes (Paul's Garden)" (2 vn/va) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg847919)

In the shadow of the kindly Star (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg844302.html#msg844302), Op.126 № 1 (violin solo and handbell choir)

I Want Jesus to Walk With Me (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg838756.html#msg838756), Op.126 № 2 (choir SATB unaccompanied)

Variations on a Basque Carol (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg856400.html#msg856400), Op.126 № 3 (clarinet unaccompanied)

Suite, Op.127 № 1 "Summer Song" (vc/pf) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851437.html#msg851437)

Notebook for Elaina & Anna, Op.128 № 1 "Out for a Walk" (fl/a sx) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851363.html#msg851363)

8 Oct 2013 recital at King's Chapel (http://instantencore.com/music/details.aspx?PId=5106840)

Henningmusick at ReverbNation (http://www.reverbnation.com/karlhenning).

Henningmusick at Instant Encore (http://instantencore.com/contributor/contributor.aspx?CId=5142566).

About an hour's worth of Henningmusick, too, at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1)

The 9th Ear at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/9th-ear).


And: Maria appears on the evening news in DC (http://www.wjla.com/articles/2014/04/cold-weather-approaches-cherry-blossoms-pass-peak-102154.html).
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 23, 2015, 02:46:46 PM
That Wasn't Quite Expected Dept.

Moonrise will be premièred tomorrow at a new music concert in Atlanta. Details to follow ....
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 23, 2015, 03:44:59 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 23, 2015, 02:46:46 PM
That Wasn't Quite Expected Dept.

Moonrise will be premièred tomorrow at a new music concert in Atlanta. Details to follow ....

It seems that I left Atlanta 8 years too early!   :D

Tell  us more!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 23, 2015, 04:56:43 PM
The MidTown Brass Quintet

Norton Arts Center
781 N. Central Ave
Hapeville, Georgia 30354

Doors open at 7:30 - $7 at the door.

Paul Poovey Trumpet
Jonathan Swygert, Trumpet
Alan Brown, French Horn
Hollie Lawling, Trombone
Bill Pritchard, Tuba

"We will be playing some really cool stuff. 2 pieces written for us, a world premiere and a John Cage piece (and some fun stuff thrown in too). It should be a great show in a very cool atmosphere."

There's a funny story to tell about how I "met" one of the trumpeters.  Tonight he wrote: "we enjoy it very much and it will be a great piece for the new music concert!"
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 25, 2015, 09:57:57 AM
... just two posts before I resume work on the Henning Op.124.

#2 -- Not certain yet, but the MidTown Brass Quintet's performance last night of Moonrise may have been recorded.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 25, 2015, 10:44:14 AM
I can sneak in #3 -- Matt Sharrock has agreed to play just what everyone was expecting on 2 June.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 27, 2015, 07:33:51 AM
The late Bill Goodwin commissioned the Fragments of « Morning Has Broken » for use at the First Congregational Church in Woburn, Mass., for us to play together with violinist John Jelatis.  The music is a through-composed set of free variations;  I "broke up" the tune (Bunessan), and each successive section of my piece is a fantasy on musical ideas, in the order in which they occur, from the source melody.  The piece culminates in a grand passage with the two single-line instruments sharing between them the entire tune in a somewhat rhythmically altered guise, against a motoric ostinato in the piano.

About a year after the initial performance of the trio, I adapted it for flute, clarinet & piano, to play with Peter H. Bloom, the outstanding Boston flutist who has been a stalwart champion of my work.

Karl Henning holds a B.Mus. with double major in composition and clarinet performance from the College of Wooster (Ohio); a M.A. in composition from the University of Virginia (Charlottesville); and a Ph.D. in composition from the University of Buffalo, where he studied with Charles Wuorinen and Louis Andriessen.  His music has been played and sung on three continents (North America, Europe and Australia), and there is unconfirmed rumor that a Henning unaccompanied choral work is ultimately responsible for the recent blizzard in the Northeast.  In October of 2013, Karl was appointed Music Director at Holy Trinity United Methodist Church in Danvers, Massachusetts.  The MidTown Brass Quintet of Atlanta recently played the première of Moonrise.  Works recently completed include Tiny Wild Avocadoes, a set of short pieces for two violins and viola, and Variations on a Basque Carol for clarinet unaccompanied.  Current projects include a Gloria for choir unaccompanied, and The Mysterious Fruit, a setting of a poetic fable by Leo Schulte for mezzo-soprano and marimba.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 30, 2015, 02:05:11 AM
Steady daily progress on the Op.124Carola & Sylvie will rehearse the 15pp. version of the MS. today.

Good rehearsal with my choir last night (and while there was some post-blizzard tardiness, attendance was strong).  Starting to make a little more music with the Alleluia in D.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 30, 2015, 02:08:28 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 30, 2015, 02:05:11 AM
Steady daily progress on the Op.124 [ ....]

I've reached a point in the text where a little "rest" for the voice is textually appropriate, and part of my work yesterday was the game, Can I write a fugue for marimba solo?  Not surprisingly, I shall have to tweak my sketch from yesterday . . . but far from being annoyed that it was not perfect right off, I am pleased at how nearly "on" it is, already.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 30, 2015, 04:14:18 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 30, 2015, 02:08:28 AM
I've reached a point in the text where a little "rest" for the voice is textually appropriate, and part of my work yesterday was the game, Can I write a fugue for marimba solo?  Not surprisingly, I shall have to tweak my sketch from yesterday . . . but far from being annoyed that it was not perfect right off, I am pleased at how nearly "on" it is, already.

There is something a "fugue state" in that poem!   ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 30, 2015, 05:06:43 AM
Hah!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 30, 2015, 06:41:27 AM
Quote from: Cato on January 30, 2015, 04:14:18 AM
There is something a "fugue state" in that poem!   ;)

Quote from: karlhenning on January 30, 2015, 05:06:43 AM
Hah!

Actually, the last time I was in a fugue state, I was in Indiana!   ???

(Too easy!)

Karl: which motif will you be choosing for the fugue?  Bars 65-81 would be a good choice, but you have so many great possibilities!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 30, 2015, 06:49:45 AM
Well, the trick is that it has to fit in the marimbist's two hands, and should not entail a game of "Twister for one."  So I've devised a fresh subject, for which motif we can then find subsequent use, too.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 30, 2015, 06:50:06 AM
That said, let me consider your kind suggestion  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 02, 2015, 04:07:15 AM
Much work done on The Mysterious Fruit this weekend.  Also adapted two of These Unlikely Events for cl/vc (3 of the 5 now done in this wise).  I am not sure I shall finish the Fruit today, but wherever the piece stands this evening is what I shall send afresh to Carola & Sylvie for their Wednesday rehearsal.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 02, 2015, 11:22:29 AM
Zowie, I think the Fruit is actually quite close to done.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 03, 2015, 03:47:28 AM
There may be more tweaks at the request of the marimbist, but this is pretty much in the can:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on February 03, 2015, 04:42:27 AM
Great looking score, and  poem!  ;D  Excited to hear it performed.
Thanks for the post, Karl.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on February 03, 2015, 05:13:37 AM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on February 03, 2015, 04:42:27 AM
Great looking score, and  poem!  ;D  Excited to hear it performed.
Thanks for the post, Karl.

I have had the delight of watching the score grow: here is a litany of things particularly striking to the ear and evocative of the text.  (Of course, in one sense, the entire work is striking to the ear and evocative of the text!)

Bar 10 - "Pumpkins" motif
14 - "Imagination" motif
19-22 D natural "Be patient and sit"
27-28 Triplets, A# "Fall"
29-32 Both the marimba part and the melody: exquisite
35-37 The marimba part
41-42 "highly eccentric" 5/8 to 5/4
63-83 Love this atmosphere
102-104 The marimba's clarion calls
119-125 the G minor/major sound
133-134 - "my orchard"
135-137 - Variation on opening bars
139-141 "confiscation" "frustration" and the muted marimba
146 - the enigmatic comment in the  marimba
165 - "Hammer"
183 ff. - the echo of sections E and F earlier
191-192 - "Poisoned"
221 ff. - Excellent melody!
250-251 - the marimba chords
279-282 - Great melody
303 - 304 the marimba part
328 ff.- the sextuplet
346-347 "Holiness"
363 ff. - the muted marimba
402-405 "spiteful" and the D#
421-422 - Again, nice touch
443 - "Taxed!"
470 ff. - Perfect ending!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 03, 2015, 06:37:31 AM
Thanks, gents;  it's a fun text (which I got to select, though there was the additional collaborative step of the congenial author converting the original prose to verse) and suggestive of a great deal of the musical matter.  When I was discussing the piece with the marimbist last night, she told me (with particular warmth) that she thought the quintuplet passages (rehearsal mark K, e.g.) "beautiful"; so the composer is overall gratified.

One funny thing . . . since of course they need to plan their program (the plan is to perform a number of times and at various venues, but I have no details as yet) Carola wrote (and cc'd Sylvie) asking how long the piece would be.  At that point, I was not quite half-finished with the piece, and (since I could hardly say, I wish I knew, myself) I replied speculatively 12'-14' ... when Sylvie & I spoke last night, she had been working from a draught which ran to 20pp., and she asked me how much more there would be? "Ten pages," I replied (I suppose I might have eased her mind by remarking that some material in those 10pp. is more or less recapitulatory).  Are you trying to kill us? she asked . . . .

But of course, as long as Carola is game to do the singing, Sylvie will have no complaint as the accompanist/partner  8)

I don't see any difficulty with fitting the piece in their program (so long as they do not collectively balk at the scale of the piece), since much of what they were thinking was either arrangements of earlier lit, or a few marimba solo works.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 03, 2015, 06:53:18 AM
Hey! More Henningmusick on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/v/tfRmlsVS92A
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on February 03, 2015, 06:55:38 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 03, 2015, 06:37:31 AM
Are you trying to kill us? she asked . . . .

Possible responses:

"No, there are too many witnesses right now!"

"Uh, well, yes, yes, I really am trying to kill you."

"No, Mr. Bond, I actually am killing you!"

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 03, 2015, 06:59:55 AM
"Are you trying to kill us?"

--"Do you mind, awfully?"
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on February 03, 2015, 08:05:28 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 03, 2015, 06:59:55 AM
"Are you trying to kill us?"

--"Do you mind, awfully?"

I like that!

Composers are supposed to stretch the abilities of performers and the limits of instruments!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on February 03, 2015, 08:10:36 AM
Quote from: Cato on February 03, 2015, 08:05:28 AM
I like that!

Composers are supposed to stretch the abilities of performers and the limits of instruments!
Schumann took that advice too literally..
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 03, 2015, 01:37:40 PM
And . . . now all five of These Unlikely Events are now arranged for clarinet and cello.

In the event, will they be performed? Not likely . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 05, 2015, 06:38:05 AM
Just had a nice talk with Carola.  For now, the only thing I'll relate is:  she has two children, a boy and a girl, who of course hear her practicing the piece.  Carola tells me that when her son comes home from school, more than once he comes in singing, "Once I knew a farmer with fruit trees of all kinds ...."  And that her daughter, who generally (just with a child's waywardness) refuses to sing in front of her mother, joins in singing with her brother, and actually remembers even more of the piece.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 05, 2015, 06:39:49 AM
Oh!  And the first performance will be Sunday, 15 March at 4:00 PM at First Church Boston!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: springrite on February 05, 2015, 06:40:51 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 05, 2015, 06:39:49 AM
Oh!  And the first performance will be Sunday, 15 March at 4:00 PM at First Church Boston!

One of these days, I will be in Boston for one of the concerts, preferably a premiere!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 05, 2015, 06:41:17 AM
I count on you!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on February 05, 2015, 06:43:52 AM
Children are the best critics. :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 05, 2015, 06:49:35 AM
Makes me think of a Bertie-&-Jeeves story . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: springrite on February 05, 2015, 07:11:47 AM
Quote from: North Star on February 05, 2015, 06:43:52 AM
Children are the best critics. :)

Kimi's comment on Boulez (Pli selon Pli), Feldman (For Philip Guston) and Carter (Boston Concerto): "This is SO COOL!"

My favourite, when she asked for Beethoven and I played some Tchaikovsky instead: "Dad, this is NOT Beethoven. This music is so nagging, and Beethoven never nags!"
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on February 05, 2015, 07:12:28 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 05, 2015, 06:49:35 AM
Makes me think of a Bertie-&-Jeeves story . . . .
You don't have a dog, though?  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on February 05, 2015, 08:10:11 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 05, 2015, 06:38:05 AM
Just had a nice talk with Carola.  For now, the only thing I'll relate is:  she has two children, a boy and a girl, who of course hear her practicing the piece.  Carola tells me that when her son comes home from school, more than once he comes in singing, "Once I knew a farmer with fruit trees of all kinds ...."  And that her daughter, who generally (just with a child's waywardness) refuses to sing in front of her mother, joins in singing with her brother, and actually remembers even more of the piece.

A greater presage of success cannot be imagined!  And yes, I would say that the children's reactions are an indication of the excellence of the composer.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 06, 2015, 04:52:27 PM
I'm almost afraid to go back to the first five, for fear of finding I've just repeated myself here:
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 06, 2015, 06:46:28 PM
Think I may try to add a cello to the October piece.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 07, 2015, 07:06:57 AM
Still thinking about this one.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on February 07, 2015, 08:27:20 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 07, 2015, 07:06:57 AM
Still thinking about this one.

The large chords played piano or pianissimo will sound very symbolic of winter, and the muted violins are an excellent touch.

How many tiny avocados are growing in this garden?   0:)
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 07, 2015, 09:25:09 AM
Just the seven, I think.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 08, 2015, 07:59:44 AM
I think this may be done.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 08, 2015, 08:51:13 AM
And now the derivative arrangements for Bb Tenor and C Melody Saxophones.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 08, 2015, 08:59:47 AM
Started the piano adaptation of The Mysterious Fruit.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on February 08, 2015, 11:10:29 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 08, 2015, 08:59:47 AM
Started the piano adaptation of The Mysterious Fruit.

Wow!  Will the accompaniment be completely new, or...?

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 08, 2015, 12:25:50 PM
Largely the same (and some of the wide "reach" which we needed to mitigate for the marimba will be restored).  A former fellow chorister who is now in Nashville is game to sing it, but probably cannot roust out a marimbist!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 10, 2015, 03:51:51 PM
It's official:  I've started work properly on the Sanctus.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on February 10, 2015, 03:54:24 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 10, 2015, 03:51:51 PM
It's official:  I've started work properly on the Sanctus.

Benedicat te et musicam tuam Dominus!   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 12, 2015, 04:54:08 AM
Well, I have already discarded two ideas for the Sanctus.  Progress!

And the short time before the inauguration of The Mysterious Fruit has been made yet shorter by all this snow, so we are working on an abridged "first edition" . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on February 12, 2015, 08:43:40 AM
Quote from: springrite on February 05, 2015, 07:11:47 AM
Kimi's comment on Boulez (Pli selon Pli), Feldman (For Philip Guston) and Carter (Boston Concerto): "This is SO COOL!"

My favourite, when she asked for Beethoven and I played some Tchaikovsky instead: "Dad, this is NOT Beethoven. This music is so nagging, and Beethoven never nags!"
I think I like your daughter.  And I've never met her! ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 14, 2015, 02:39:10 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 12, 2015, 04:54:08 AM
Well, I have already discarded two ideas for the Sanctus.  Progress!

And the short time before the inauguration of The Mysterious Fruit has been made yet shorter by all this snow, so we are working on an abridged "first edition" . . . .

I've started a fourth-ish attempt at the Sanctus;  have done with the abbreviated Fruit, and think I am done with the piano version, too.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 14, 2015, 03:05:38 PM
Huzzah!  I've got it, at last!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 15, 2015, 11:36:31 AM
Pianified Fruit!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 15, 2015, 03:19:07 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 14, 2015, 03:05:38 PM
Huzzah!  I've got it, at last!

More progress ... overall, it is turning out "crunchier," more chromatic than I thought I had expected;  but, it also resonates with those aspects of the Credo, so it is well to have more of that angle represented in the Mass.

Edit :: old version deleted
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on February 16, 2015, 03:44:13 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 15, 2015, 11:36:31 AM
Pianified Fruit!

If members have looked through the (original) marimba version, they will see that not much has changed for the piano.  And with good reason:  Karl has created a rather unsettling atmosphere with the spare accompaniment, intervals of open fifths, sixths, two and three octaves, etc.  The simplicity gives birth to its own mystery as a counterpart to the one described in the  text.  The piano/marimba part also acts like a cryptic chorus in an ancient Greek drama, who will comment on the action as it passes by the ear.  e.g. See Section U (bars 348 ff.) for how silence and a few spare notes can conjure forth a certain eeriness.

Karl has mentioned that the performers involved are very enthusiastic about what they hear: let us hope that we will have recordings of both versions this year!

Quote from: karlhenning on February 15, 2015, 03:19:07 PM
More progress ... overall, it is turning out "crunchier," more chromatic than I thought I had expected;  but, it also resonates with those aspects of the Credo, so it is well to have more of that angle represented in the Mass.

Listening again to Gesualdo, I see!   ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 17, 2015, 04:33:34 AM
Quote from: Cato on February 16, 2015, 03:44:13 AM
Listening again to Gesualdo, I see!   ;)

Actually, mostly Haydn and JSB . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 17, 2015, 05:47:47 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 23, 2015, 02:46:46 PM
That Wasn't Quite Expected Dept.

Moonrise will be premièred tomorrow at a new music concert in Atlanta. Details to follow ....

And there IS audio!  Stay tuned . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 17, 2015, 09:26:35 AM
Although there is more (even in the pipeline at Lux Nova Press), Henningmusick is fairly well represented here:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 17, 2015, 09:28:55 AM
When this came in, my first question was, Can we add Quijote to the piano + woodwind quintet section?  My publisher had the even better idea (as we batted notions back and forth) and doing a special roll-out, trying to get a performance.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 18, 2015, 05:43:14 AM
The finished Sanctus (and, contrary to my expectation, Paul says it may work over at FCB):
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 18, 2015, 09:07:12 AM
Re-post & refresh:

Variations on Wie lieblich est, S.10 (oboe & organ) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg841639.html#msg841639)

Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, Op.16 (cl/vn/pf) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg821903.html#msg821903)

Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, Op.16a (cl/pf/prc) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg821934.html#msg821934)

Fancy on Psalm 80 from the Scottish Psalter, Op.34 № 3, performed by Carson Cooman, on YouTube. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772705.html#msg772705)

O Beauteous Heavenly Light, Op.34 № 2, performed by Carson Cooman, on YouTube. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772705.html#msg866185)

Journey to the Dayspring, Op.40 on YouTube (http://youtu.be/WaVDqIp5Rt4?t=25m33s)

'Tis Winter Now (Danby), Op.45a (mezzo-soprano, flute & organ) at Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Danby-Tis-Winter-Now-Mezzo-soprano/dp/1631620223/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1419784836&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=karl+henning+danby)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part I ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754765.html#msg754765)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part II ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754766.html#msg754766)

I Look From Afar, Op.60 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg805683.html#msg805683)

Blue Shamrock, Op.63 for clarinet unaccompanied, at Amazon. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770448.html#msg770448)

Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani 1st half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg804573.html#msg804573) | 2nd half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg804574.html#msg804574)

Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani ::  Choral Score 1st half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg833844.html#msg833844) | 2nd half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg833845.html#msg833845)

Timbrel and Dance, Op.73 [ St Paul's choir plus ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg628919.html#msg628919)

Scene 1 from White Nights, Op.75 № 2 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg810318.html#msg810318)

Scene 2 from White Nights, Op.75 № 3 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg802028.html#msg802028)

Scene 3a from White Nights, Op.75 № 4 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg801802.html#msg801802)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg813961.html#msg813961)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6, arr. for saxophone choir (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765047.html#msg765047)

Scene 4 from White Nights, Op.75 № 7 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg814083.html#msg814083)

Scene 5 from White Nights, Op.75 № 8 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815364.html#msg815364)

Before-&-after, Finale-VS.-Sibelius exhibits from the Op.75 № 8| A (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815367.html#msg815367%20%5B/url) | B (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815368.html#msg815368%20%5B/url) | C (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815369.html#msg815369%20%5B/url) | D (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815370.html#msg815370%20%5B/url)

Scene 7 from White Nights, Op.75 № 10 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg816086.html#msg816086)

Canzona (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg827075.html#msg827075), Op.77a № 1 (org solo)

Gigue (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg827138.html#msg827138), Op.77a № 2 (org solo)

26 February De profundis, Op.78 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg396045.html#msg396045) [ Jaya Lakshminarayan & friends ]

Mirage, Op.79a (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg845632.html#msg845632) (alto fl, cl, pf)

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, Op.80 carol for choir, brass quintet, organ & timpani (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg805187.html#msg805187)

Moonrise, Op.84 for brass quintet. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767632.html#msg767632) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

Moonrise, Op.84a for flute choir in six parts. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg761602.html#msg761602) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

15 March Passion rehearsal A (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/dress-rehearsal.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal B (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/shut-up-n-let-music-do-talkin-some-more.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal C (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/corrivideum.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

Conclusion of the 19 Mar 2010 performance by Sine Nomine of the St John Passion, Op.92:

http://www.youtube.com/v/8netMuAHFkI

12 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/revisiting-moon.html) [ k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble (Bloom/Henning/Cienniwa) ]

18 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/later-at-kings.html) [ Bloom/Henning ]

23 May pre-concert rehearsal (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/05/rehearsal-day-of.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

22 June recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/ande-then-there-was-library.html) [ N. Chamberlain/B. Chamberlain/Henning ]

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part I (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg443626.html#msg443626)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part II (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg443627.html#msg443627)

Love is the spirit of this church (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg694587.html#msg694587), Op.85 № 3

Nicodemus brings myrrh and aloes for the burial of the Christ (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg739688.html#msg739688), Op.85 № 4 for cello & piano | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/nicodemus-brings-myrrh-aloes)

For God so loved the world, after Op.87 № 9 {Would you like the Doxology with that?} Yes (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784410.html#msg784410) | No (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784446.html#msg784446) | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/for-god-so-loved-the-world)

The Passion According to St John (http://www.mediafire.com/?wdpk77t7m042s7o), Op.92 (on MediaFire, courtesy of Johan)

Lutosawski’s Lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648397.html#msg648397), Op.96a № 1 (string quartet)

Marginalia (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg647890.html#msg647890), Op.96a № 2 (string quartet)

Après-lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649237.html#msg649237), Op.96a № 3 (string quartet)

Score of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444980.html#msg444980)

MIDI of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg436576.html#msg436576)

Score of Suspension Bridge (In Dave's Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444979.html#msg444979)

MIDI of Suspension Bridge (In Dave's Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444978.html#msg444978)

Score of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg445883.html#msg445883)

MIDI of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg446478.html#msg446478)

Cato's analysis of the Viola Sonata (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg785714.html#msg785714)

Johan's MediaFire folder, including the whole of Dana's première performance of the Viola Sonata (http://www.mediafire.com/?nnp5543z74szn)

Angular Whimsies, Op.100a (bass clarinet, percussion [two players] & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767841.html#msg767841)

Whimsy brevis, Op.100b (bass flute & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg769046.html#msg769046)

http://www.youtube.com/v/OAp3w15ISl4

How to Tell (Chasing the Tail of Nothing), Op.103 (alto flute, clarinet & frame drum); 7 June 2014 performance (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-how-to-tell-chasing-the-tail-of-nothing-op-103-7-june-14)

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648257.html#msg648257), Op.104 № 4

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649947.html#msg649947), Op.104 № 5

Kyrie (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg644073.html#msg644073), Op.106 № 1

Credo (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772439.html#msg869962), Op.106 № 3

Sanctus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772439.html#msg869778), Op.106 № 4

Agnus Dei (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg773090.html#msg773090), Op.106 № 5

Brothers, If They Only Knew It (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780342.html#msg780342), saxophone quartet (after Op.106 № 5)

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 1, Eritis sicut Deus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg706128.html#msg706128)

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 2, . . . scientes bonum . . . (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg709377.html#msg709377)

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 3, . . . et malum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg714290.html#msg714290)

In the Artist's Studio (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg654805.html#msg654805), work-in-progress

Thoreau in Concord Jail (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708916.html#msg708916), Op.109 for clarinet solo

http://www.youtube.com/v/OnLYQ748aEg

Airy Distillates (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648674.html#msg648674), Op.110 for flute solo

Annabel Lee (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg704486.html#msg704486), Op.111 for vocal quartet

http://www.youtube.com/v/tN3aMOrzEb8

Misapprehension (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708245.html#msg708245), Op.112 for clarinet choir

The Mystic Trumpeter (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg831867.html#msg831867), Op.113 № 1 for soprano & clarinet

Après-mystère (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737681.html#msg737681), Op.113 № 2 for flute & clarinet And MIDI (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737682.html#msg737682)

http://www.youtube.com/v/7RhH161HhlA

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg756625.html#msg756625), Op.114 № 1 for clarinet & marimba

(very nearly) what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg812042.html#msg812042), Op.114 № 5 for bass clarinet & marimba

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777532.html#msg777532), Op.114a for clarinet, mandocello & double bass

My Island Home (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg766258.html#msg766258), Op.115 for percussion ensemble

http://www.youtube.com/v/hlh61D6COvU

Plotting (y is the new x) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765893.html#msg765893), Op.116 for violin & harpsichord

http://www.youtube.com/v/2vKGfppo0o8

Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg768713.html#msg768713), Op.117 (fl, cl in A, gtr & cb) [ and at Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-jazz-for) ]

When the morning stars sang together, and the sons of God shouted for joy (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770046.html#msg770046), Op.118 № 1 (shakuhachi, drum & handbell choir)

http://www.youtube.com/v/79tPHWpH3UI

Divinum mysterium (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg775091.html#msg775091), Op.118 № 2 (choir unison & handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/MPr7NhE2-Bs

Easter Stikheron (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784746.html#msg784746), Op.118 № 3 (choir SATB & handbells)

Welcome, Happy Morning!, Op.118 № 4 (handbells)

My Lord, What a Morning (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg787524.html#msg787524), Op.118 № 5 (choir & handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/AJzV-RxXiIk

Hymtunes Moscow & Te Deum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg799287.html#msg799287), Op.118 № 6 (handbells)

Musette (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg799287.html#msg799287), Op.118 № 7 (handbells)

Psalm 130 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780713.html#msg780713), Op.118 № 8 [ I think ] (clarinet & bass voice) [work-in-progress]

The Crystalline Ship (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777531.html#msg777531), Op.119 № 1 (mezzo-soprano & baritone saxophone)

I Saw People Walking Around Like Trees (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg782776.html#msg782776), Op.120 (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum)

http://www.youtube.com/v/E0_-CTvtSS8

... illa existimans quia hortulanus esset .... (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg822022.html#msg822022), Op.121 (vc/pf)

Le tombeau de W.A.G. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg792109.html#msg792109), Op.122a (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum) Audio (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-le-tombeau-de-wag-op122a)

A Song of Remembrance, Op.123 (mixed chorus SAB & pf)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg828719)

http://www.youtube.com/v/kYWAm11MX4s

The Mysterious Fruit, Op.124 (mezzo-soprano & marimba)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg866146)

The Mysterious Fruit, Op.124a (mezzo-soprano & pf)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg869135)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 № 1 "Children's Song" (2 vn/va) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg823454.html#msg823454)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 № 2 "Autumn Leaves (Wind Effect)" (2 vn/va) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg844320.html#msg844320)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 № 3 "Scampering Squirrels" (2 vn/va) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg846592.html#msg846592)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 № 4 "Pond at Twilight" (2 vn/va) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847113.html#msg847113)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 № 5 "The Gnomes (Paul's Garden)" (2 vn/va) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg847919)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 № 6 "Cheerful Song on the Wing" (2 vn/va) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg867035)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 № 7 "The Avocado in Winter" (2 vn/va) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg867133)

In the shadow of the kindly Star (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg844302.html#msg844302), Op.126 № 1 (violin solo and handbell choir)

I Want Jesus to Walk With Me (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg838756.html#msg838756), Op.126 № 2 (choir SATB unaccompanied)

Variations on a Basque Carol (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg856400.html#msg856400), Op.126 № 3 (clarinet unaccompanied)

Suite, Op.127 № 1 "Summer Song" (vc/pf) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851437.html#msg851437)

Suite, Op.127 № 2 "Valentine" (vc/pf) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851437.html#msg867353)

Notebook for Elaina & Anna, Op.128 № 1 "Out for a Walk" (fl/a sx) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851363.html#msg851363)

8 Oct 2013 recital at King's Chapel (http://instantencore.com/music/details.aspx?PId=5106840)

Henningmusick at ReverbNation (http://www.reverbnation.com/karlhenning).

Henningmusick at Instant Encore (http://instantencore.com/contributor/contributor.aspx?CId=5142566).

About an hour's worth of Henningmusick, too, at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1)

The 9th Ear at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/9th-ear).


And: Maria appears on the evening news in DC (http://www.wjla.com/articles/2014/04/cold-weather-approaches-cherry-blossoms-pass-peak-102154.html).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Moonfish on February 18, 2015, 11:59:21 AM
Arrived... [193 pages!!!!  ???]

What is recommended as a first encounter with the music of the infamous Henning?   >:D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on February 18, 2015, 12:09:42 PM
Quote from: Moonfish on February 18, 2015, 11:59:21 AM
Arrived... [193 pages!!!!  ???]

What is recommended as a first encounter with the music of the infamous Henning?   >:D
https://www.youtube.com/v/tN3aMOrzEb8
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on February 18, 2015, 12:30:14 PM
Quote from: Moonfish on February 18, 2015, 11:59:21 AM

What is recommended as a first encounter with the music of ... Karl Henning

White Nights, Nuhro, Out in the Sun, The Crystalline Ship   ;) , Organ Sonata, Viola Sonata  or just pick something!   :laugh:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on February 18, 2015, 12:33:47 PM
Quote from: Cato on February 18, 2015, 12:30:14 PM
White Nights, Nuhro, Out in the Sun, The Crystalline Ship   ;) , Organ Sonata, Viola Sonata  or just pick something!   :laugh:
+1

Out in the Sun, among others, found here: https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 18, 2015, 01:01:02 PM
Ah, notoriety such as I had only dreamt of, before!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 18, 2015, 04:18:10 PM
Okay, "perfected" Credo: there was some laziness in the first draught, where there were S/A unis. passages which ran much too high for the Altos (F's for criminy's sake!)

So, now . . . what do I do about the Gloria?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 19, 2015, 10:05:48 AM
The game is afoot!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 20, 2015, 04:25:47 AM
One of two bits of Henningmusick which I rehearsed my own choir in last night:

http://www.youtube.com/v/5x3zJNFy3Fk
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 20, 2015, 02:03:45 PM
It has me feeling a little artistically reckless, but I have resumed work on Discreet Erasures.  This (unfinished, obviously) orchestral piece I began no later than 1999, at which time its title was Barefoot on the Crowded Road. I am only guessing that I had about 1 and three-quarters minute's worth done back then.  I took it up again sometime in 2009, re-titled it Discreet Erasures (possibly reflecting some revisions I made at the time?) added perhaps one minute of finished music, and then a minute and a half of ostinato accompaniment, with a loose idea of what I planned for the foreground, never at the time notated.  That was possibly because I felt I wanted to modify the ostinato in some way. 

So, today, the first thing I did was, discover how I want to modify that ostinato, and I like the result (very well, in fact).  This evening, I think I shall discover the foreground . . . and if I like what happens, I'll post that state of the score here later.

— Ah, yes, the most important question, we might almost say:  How long will the final piece be?  I forget what exactly (or approximately) what I had in mind originally.  With the foreground added, the as-yet-completed trunk will be a bit more than four minutes.  Seven minutes for the finished piece?  Maybe I'll find myself cooking . . . ten minutes?  Let's say somewhere between seven and ten minutes;  when I write the end, the piece will be done.

What a crazy adventure.  Wish me luck!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 21, 2015, 06:21:49 AM
Well, it's a bit of ancient history, but . . .

Quote from: karlhenning on February 20, 2015, 02:03:45 PM
— Ah, yes, the most important question, we might almost say:  How long will the final piece be?  I forget what exactly (or approximately) what I had in mind originally.

Barefoot on the Crowded Road was originally chalked as Op.41, and this antique score has my original intention engraved on the score-in-progress:  8'30

Who knows?  Maybe that is just where we shall end up.

The first page of this 1999 version has been morphed into p. 6 (m.16 ff.) of the piece at present (and that is now a section of the work which I consider done).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 21, 2015, 11:10:53 AM
Present state of the Erasures (really!):

Edit :: typos, dratted auto-something . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 21, 2015, 11:11:57 AM
(Even with all its necessary inadequacies, the MIDI is a bit of fun, I think.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on February 21, 2015, 12:00:04 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 21, 2015, 11:11:57 AM
(Even with all its necessary inadequacies, the MIDI is a bit of fun, I think.)

Quote from: karlhenning on February 21, 2015, 11:10:53 AM
Present state of the Erasures (really!):

Every Karl Henning score is full of fun!   0:)

Many thanks for the score-in-progress.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 22, 2015, 03:13:17 PM
Okay, good progress today!
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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on February 23, 2015, 10:30:40 AM
I had a chance to go through the score last night: a roller coaster of kaleidoscoping emotions!   The work will not just juggle various kinds of music around: the music will juggle you!   ;)

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 23, 2015, 10:33:58 AM
I'm greatly enjoying having "plugged back into" this piece.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 23, 2015, 05:23:44 PM
Including about 40 seconds' worth of progress:

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 24, 2015, 03:03:22 AM
Here's a funny thing:  I worked on those two passages — mm.141-157 / mm. 158-169 — completely apart (though in order);  and the material from the first passage comes from "the new stuff" (this week), while the second passage is based on the cello line at [ C ] (p.7), and thus quite "old" material.  So while I was working yesterday, mentally I was thinking of all the "contrasts" between them . . . yet to my ears, the two passages are perfectly organically connected.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 24, 2015, 06:27:13 AM
Quick footnote task:  arranged the Sanctus for tuba quartet.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 24, 2015, 11:03:19 AM
And hey!  My Wooster classmate likes the cl/pf adaptation of just what everyone was expecting!  So we shall play it at the reunion in June.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 24, 2015, 04:38:14 PM
Another 40 seconds' progress:

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 24, 2015, 04:44:23 PM
Probably it would not do any harm to the piece if I back the tempo down a bit at m. 170.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 24, 2015, 04:48:38 PM
In fact, I am absolutely certain that's what I want to do . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on February 25, 2015, 09:25:43 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 24, 2015, 04:44:23 PM
Probably it would not do any harm to the piece if I back the tempo down a bit at m. 170.
And might that make it easier and more gratifying to play? :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 25, 2015, 09:36:06 AM
Mais, bien sûr que oui!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 25, 2015, 02:47:53 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 24, 2015, 04:44:23 PM
Probably it would not do any harm to the piece if I back the tempo down a bit at m. 170.

Yes, altering that to Poco più mosso and the quarter-note to 88, and it is (in my admittedly partial view) perfect.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on February 25, 2015, 03:05:19 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 25, 2015, 02:47:53 PM
Yes, altering that to Poco più mosso and the quarter-note to 88, and it is (in my admittedly partial view) perfect.

The orchestration of the piece keeps the ear guessing and guessing with delight.  The music dances and twirbles with the colors of a swirling bowl of Easter-egg dye!

And are we discreetly listening to the erasures themselves, or to what was left after the erasing?  ;)   I suspect the former, but it could be a mixture of  both!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 25, 2015, 03:58:29 PM
Let the twirbling go on!

Present state of the Erasures:

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 27, 2015, 09:13:09 AM
Okay, today so far I have folded in Phases I & II of my notes from yesterday, and am very pleased with the result.  This evening is for rolling up the sleeves for Phase III, which I am content to run its course into tomorrow as needed — and I think the Discreet Erasures may be completed before sundown tomorrow!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 27, 2015, 05:12:14 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 27, 2015, 09:13:09 AM
Okay, today so far I have folded in Phases I & II of my notes from yesterday, and am very pleased with the result.  This evening is for rolling up the sleeves for Phase III, which I am content to run its course into tomorrow as needed — and I think the Discreet Erasures may be completed before sundown tomorrow!

I was too cautious:  I think the piece is now done!  But the PDF file is too large to attach . . . will find a solution to that tomorrow.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 28, 2015, 04:49:01 AM
In the cold light of morning (and it is a cold morning) I still like it!  I do think 'tis done.  I am making some very minor typographic tweaks to the score.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 28, 2015, 05:07:57 AM
And here she is!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 28, 2015, 08:29:30 AM
I've sent the Discreet Erasures to a conductor in the area, Yoichi Udagawa (http://yoichiudagawa.com/), who when he was director of the Quincy Symphony Orchestra had me write them a piece.  (I am not at all sanguine that the Erasures will suit a group that he is currently leading, but I wanted to refresh the contact.)  That done, I realize that I only have an old Finale file of the piece I had written for Quincy, The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Op.46 . . . and that I have meant to produce a refreshed edition in Sibelius . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on March 01, 2015, 11:41:30 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 28, 2015, 08:29:30 AM
I've sent the Discreet Erasures to a conductor in the area, Yoichi Udagawa (http://yoichiudagawa.com/), who when he was director of the Quincy Symphony Orchestra had me write them a piece.  (I am not at all sanguine that the Erasures will suit a group that he is currently leading, but I wanted to refresh the contact.)

Karl's work here is another great example of continuous variation: if you can handle an orchestral score, note some of the subtle touches, e.g. compare the swirling woodwinds at bar 46 ff. with a later echo at bar 221 ff.  or the polyphonic conversation at bar 54 ff. with a later one at bar 189 ff.

Any conductor not accepting the work needs to be conducted off the podium!  0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 01, 2015, 03:24:10 PM
A fellow Boston composer just humbled me with a rave response to the Erasures.

After church, I've spent most of the day working on the revision / Sibelius edition of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars.  It is altogether a homier piece than the Erasures, but I am finding that I still like very well.  I never did get a document of the first (and thus far, only, natch) performance. That performance was a little rough, but in abject candor, there were some bits which I notated unnecessarily difficult — hence the "new edition" aspect of this task . . . I originally wrote the piece 15-16 years ago, and, well, I have learnt a good deal in the interval.  Plus this was the first orchestral score I had to deliver to a conductor, so of course I committed my share of errors.  (The conductor wanted distance while he was rehearsing, so I was not in the hall with the band until the dress rehearsal;  so circumstances did not permit my "educating through" those errors into perfection.)

Anyway, I am not quite half finished with the present edition;  I am easily emending the things which wanted adjustment, and, modest though the piece be, I find it good for what it is.


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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 02, 2015, 06:21:40 AM
My first-year Music Theory teacher (and Music Director of the Wooster Chorus), Jack Russell is organist at an Episcopal parish (http://christchurchhw.org/) not far from "my" church in Danvers.  I think it is time I paid a visit . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Szykneij on March 02, 2015, 12:42:40 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 28, 2015, 08:29:30 AM
I've sent the Discreet Erasures to a conductor in the area, Yoichi Udagawa (http://yoichiudagawa.com/), who when he was director of the Quincy Symphony Orchestra had me write them a piece. 

I go pretty regularly to the Melrose Symphony concerts. Fantastic conductor and very engaging personality.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 02, 2015, 01:33:34 PM
Splendid!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 02, 2015, 05:21:28 PM
More progress on the revised Op.46 . . . and the PDF is too large to attach . . . need to pass it through the PDF sifter . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Szykneij on March 03, 2015, 05:37:11 AM
Quote from: Szykneij on March 02, 2015, 12:42:40 PM
I go pretty regularly to the Melrose Symphony concerts. Fantastic conductor and very engaging personality.

I'll be seeing him this weekend conducting Wagner's Prelude and Libestod from "Tristan and Isolde", Tchaikovsky's Romeo and Juliet Suite and the Dvorak Cello Concerto.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 03, 2015, 05:50:44 AM
You haven't a spare ticket, by any chance?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Szykneij on March 03, 2015, 11:59:00 AM
Karl, I sent you a pm.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 12, 2015, 07:15:32 AM
Final draught of the revision of the Op.46 . . . may make just the odd tweak, yet.

Hm, large file;  will split the score in twain.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 12, 2015, 07:16:30 AM
Second half of the Op.46:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 12, 2015, 07:17:49 AM
Quote from: Moonfish on February 18, 2015, 11:59:21 AM
Arrived... [193 pages!!!!  ???]

What is recommended as a first encounter with the music of the infamous Henning?   >:D

Any luck?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 12, 2015, 07:27:05 AM
Re-post & refresh:

Variations on Wie lieblich est, S.10 (oboe & organ) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg841639.html#msg841639)

Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, Op.16 (cl/vn/pf) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg821903.html#msg821903)

Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, Op.16a (cl/pf/prc) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg821934.html#msg821934)

Fancy on Psalm 80 from the Scottish Psalter, Op.34 № 3, performed by Carson Cooman, on YouTube. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772705.html#msg772705)

O Beauteous Heavenly Light, Op.34 № 2, performed by Carson Cooman, on YouTube. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772705.html#msg866185)

Journey to the Dayspring, Op.40 on YouTube (http://youtu.be/WaVDqIp5Rt4?t=25m33s)

'Tis Winter Now (Danby), Op.45a (mezzo-soprano, flute & organ) at Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Danby-Tis-Winter-Now-Mezzo-soprano/dp/1631620223/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1419784836&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=karl+henning+danby)

Initiation of Barefoot on the Crowded Road, the former Op.41 (now the Discreet Erasures, Op.99, below) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg870547.html#msg870547)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part I (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg875355.html#msg875355)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part II (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg875358.html#msg875358)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part I ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754765.html#msg754765)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part II ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754766.html#msg754766)

I Look From Afar, Op.60 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg805683.html#msg805683)

Blue Shamrock, Op.63 for clarinet unaccompanied, at Amazon. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770448.html#msg770448)

Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani 1st half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg804573.html#msg804573) | 2nd half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg804574.html#msg804574)

Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani ::  Choral Score 1st half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg833844.html#msg833844) | 2nd half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg833845.html#msg833845)

Timbrel and Dance, Op.73 [ St Paul's choir plus ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg628919.html#msg628919)

Scene 1 from White Nights, Op.75 № 2 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg810318.html#msg810318)

Scene 2 from White Nights, Op.75 № 3 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg802028.html#msg802028)

Scene 3a from White Nights, Op.75 № 4 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg801802.html#msg801802)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg813961.html#msg813961)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6, arr. for saxophone choir (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765047.html#msg765047)

Scene 4 from White Nights, Op.75 № 7 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg814083.html#msg814083)

Scene 5 from White Nights, Op.75 № 8 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815364.html#msg815364)

Before-&-after, Finale-VS.-Sibelius exhibits from the Op.75 № 8| A (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815367.html#msg815367%20%5B/url) | B (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815368.html#msg815368%20%5B/url) | C (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815369.html#msg815369%20%5B/url) | D (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815370.html#msg815370%20%5B/url)

Scene 7 from White Nights, Op.75 № 10 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg816086.html#msg816086)

Canzona (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg827075.html#msg827075), Op.77a № 1 (org solo)

Gigue (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg827138.html#msg827138), Op.77a № 2 (org solo)

26 February De profundis, Op.78 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg396045.html#msg396045) [ Jaya Lakshminarayan & friends ]

Mirage, Op.79a (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg845632.html#msg845632) (alto fl, cl, pf)

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, Op.80 carol for choir, brass quintet, organ & timpani (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg805187.html#msg805187)

Moonrise, Op.84 for brass quintet. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767632.html#msg767632) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

Moonrise, Op.84a for flute choir in six parts. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg761602.html#msg761602) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

15 March Passion rehearsal A (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/dress-rehearsal.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal B (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/shut-up-n-let-music-do-talkin-some-more.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal C (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/corrivideum.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

Conclusion of the 19 Mar 2010 performance by Sine Nomine of the St John Passion, Op.92:

http://www.youtube.com/v/8netMuAHFkI

12 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/revisiting-moon.html) [ k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble (Bloom/Henning/Cienniwa) ]

18 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/later-at-kings.html) [ Bloom/Henning ]

23 May pre-concert rehearsal (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/05/rehearsal-day-of.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

22 June recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/ande-then-there-was-library.html) [ N. Chamberlain/B. Chamberlain/Henning ]

Love is the spirit of this church (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg694587.html#msg694587), Op.85 № 3

Nicodemus brings myrrh and aloes for the burial of the Christ (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg739688.html#msg739688), Op.85 № 4 for cello & piano | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/nicodemus-brings-myrrh-aloes)

For God so loved the world, after Op.87 № 9 {Would you like the Doxology with that?} Yes (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784410.html#msg784410) | No (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784446.html#msg784446) | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/for-god-so-loved-the-world)

The Passion According to St John (http://www.mediafire.com/?wdpk77t7m042s7o), Op.92 (on MediaFire, courtesy of Johan)

Lutosawski’s Lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648397.html#msg648397), Op.96a № 1 (string quartet)

Marginalia (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg647890.html#msg647890), Op.96a № 2 (string quartet)

Après-lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649237.html#msg649237), Op.96a № 3 (string quartet)

Score of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444980.html#msg444980)

MIDI of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg436576.html#msg436576)

Score of Suspension Bridge (In Dave's Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444979.html#msg444979)

MIDI of Suspension Bridge (In Dave's Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444978.html#msg444978)

Score of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg445883.html#msg445883)

MIDI of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg446478.html#msg446478)

Cato's analysis of the Viola Sonata (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg785714.html#msg785714)

Johan's MediaFire folder, including the whole of Dana's première performance of the Viola Sonata (http://www.mediafire.com/?nnp5543z74szn)

Discreet Erasures[/i] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg872593.html#msg872593i), Op.99 for orchestra

Angular Whimsies, Op.100a (bass clarinet, percussion [two players] & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767841.html#msg767841)

Whimsy brevis, Op.100b (bass flute & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg769046.html#msg769046)

http://www.youtube.com/v/OAp3w15ISl4

How to Tell (Chasing the Tail of Nothing), Op.103 (alto flute, clarinet & frame drum); 7 June 2014 performance (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-how-to-tell-chasing-the-tail-of-nothing-op-103-7-june-14)

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648257.html#msg648257), Op.104 № 4

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649947.html#msg649947), Op.104 № 5

Kyrie (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg644073.html#msg644073), Op.106 № 1

Gloria (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg870150.html#msg870150), Op.106 № 2 :: work-in-progress, March 2015

Credo (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg869962.html#msg869962), Op.106 № 3

Sanctus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772439.html#msg869778), Op.106 № 4

(The Sanctus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg871446.html#msg871446), arranged for tuba quartet)

Agnus Dei (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg773090.html#msg773090), Op.106 № 5

Brothers, If They Only Knew It (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780342.html#msg780342), saxophone quartet (after Op.106 № 5)

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 1, Eritis sicut Deus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg706128.html#msg706128)

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 2, . . . scientes bonum . . . (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg709377.html#msg709377)

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 3, . . . et malum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg714290.html#msg714290)

In the Artist's Studio (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg654805.html#msg654805), work-in-progress

Thoreau in Concord Jail (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708916.html#msg708916), Op.109 for clarinet solo

http://www.youtube.com/v/OnLYQ748aEg

Airy Distillates (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648674.html#msg648674), Op.110 for flute solo

Annabel Lee (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg704486.html#msg704486), Op.111 for vocal quartet

http://www.youtube.com/v/tN3aMOrzEb8

Misapprehension (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708245.html#msg708245), Op.112 for clarinet choir

The Mystic Trumpeter (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg831867.html#msg831867), Op.113 № 1 for soprano & clarinet

Après-mystère (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737681.html#msg737681), Op.113 № 2 for flute & clarinet And MIDI (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737682.html#msg737682)

http://www.youtube.com/v/7RhH161HhlA

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg756625.html#msg756625), Op.114 № 1 for clarinet & marimba

(very nearly) what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg812042.html#msg812042), Op.114 № 5 for bass clarinet & marimba

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777532.html#msg777532), Op.114a for clarinet, mandocello & double bass

My Island Home (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg766258.html#msg766258), Op.115 for percussion ensemble

http://www.youtube.com/v/hlh61D6COvU

Plotting (y is the new x) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765893.html#msg765893), Op.116 for violin & harpsichord

http://www.youtube.com/v/2vKGfppo0o8

Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg768713.html#msg768713), Op.117 (fl, cl in A, gtr & cb) [ and at Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-jazz-for) ]

When the morning stars sang together, and the sons of God shouted for joy (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770046.html#msg770046), Op.118 № 1 (shakuhachi, drum & handbell choir)

http://www.youtube.com/v/79tPHWpH3UI

Divinum mysterium (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg775091.html#msg775091), Op.118 № 2 (choir unison & handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/MPr7NhE2-Bs

Easter Stikheron (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784746.html#msg784746), Op.118 № 3 (choir SATB & handbells)

Welcome, Happy Morning!, Op.118 № 4 (handbells)

My Lord, What a Morning (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg787524.html#msg787524), Op.118 № 5 (choir & handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/AJzV-RxXiIk

Hymtunes Moscow & Te Deum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg799287.html#msg799287), Op.118 № 6 (handbells)

Musette (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg799287.html#msg799287), Op.118 № 7 (handbells)

Psalm 130 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780713.html#msg780713), Op.118 № 8 [ I think ] (clarinet & bass voice) [work-in-progress]

The Crystalline Ship (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777531.html#msg777531), Op.119 № 1 (mezzo-soprano & baritone saxophone)

I Saw People Walking Around Like Trees (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg782776.html#msg782776), Op.120 (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum)

http://www.youtube.com/v/E0_-CTvtSS8

... illa existimans quia hortulanus esset .... (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg822022.html#msg822022), Op.121 (vc/pf)

Le tombeau de W.A.G. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg792109.html#msg792109), Op.122a (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum) Audio (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-le-tombeau-de-wag-op122a)

A Song of Remembrance, Op.123 (mixed chorus SAB & pf)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg828719)

http://www.youtube.com/v/kYWAm11MX4s

The Mysterious Fruit, Op.124 (mezzo-soprano & marimba)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg866146)

The Mysterious Fruit, Op.124a (mezzo-soprano & pf)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg869135)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 № 1 "Children's Song" (2 vn/va) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg823454.html#msg823454)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 № 2 "Autumn Leaves (Wind Effect)" (2 vn/va) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg844320.html#msg844320)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 № 3 "Scampering Squirrels" (2 vn/va) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg846592.html#msg846592)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 № 4 "Pond at Twilight" (2 vn/va) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847113.html#msg847113)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 № 5 "The Gnomes (Paul's Garden)" (2 vn/va) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg847919)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 № 6 "Cheerful Song on the Wing" (2 vn/va) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg867035)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 № 7 "The Avocado in Winter" (2 vn/va) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg867133)

In the shadow of the kindly Star (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg844302.html#msg844302), Op.126 № 1 (violin solo and handbell choir)

I Want Jesus to Walk With Me (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg838756.html#msg838756), Op.126 № 2 (choir SATB unaccompanied)

Variations on a Basque Carol (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg856400.html#msg856400), Op.126 № 3 (clarinet unaccompanied)

Suite, Op.127 № 1 "Summer Song" (vc/pf) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851437.html#msg851437)

Suite, Op.127 № 2 "Valentine" (vc/pf) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851437.html#msg867353)

Notebook for Elaina & Anna, Op.128 № 1 "Out for a Walk" (fl/a sx) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851363.html#msg851363)

8 Oct 2013 recital at King's Chapel (http://instantencore.com/music/details.aspx?PId=5106840)

Henningmusick at ReverbNation (http://www.reverbnation.com/karlhenning).

Henningmusick at Instant Encore (http://instantencore.com/contributor/contributor.aspx?CId=5142566).

About an hour's worth of Henningmusick, too, at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1)

The 9th Ear at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/9th-ear).


And: Maria appears on the evening news in DC (http://www.wjla.com/articles/2014/04/cold-weather-approaches-cherry-blossoms-pass-peak-102154.html).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 13, 2015, 02:05:46 AM
This Sunday:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 13, 2015, 04:02:47 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 20, 2015, 06:37:47 AM
Thanks, Karlo!

Separately . . . last night we had a repertory committee meeting for our as-yet-unnamed choral composers-&-conductors ensemble.  Most immediately notable (viz. this thread), is that Julian played through the keyboard reduction of my Agnus Dei, and it met with unanimous approval.  (I knew it ought to, but, you never know ....)  Our first concerts look to be at the end of May (we Doodled to determine when we were all available, and even this early in the year, the only time we are all clear looks like Memorial Day weekend ... so we should probably think about the next concerts soon ... our next general meeting is a week from last night.)  Does not look like we'll find funding for this first go, but that seems to have been what the de facto director was expecting;  maybe we need to break ice with the first concerts.  A cardinal principle of repertory is:  nothing written earlier than 25 years ago.  And for these inuagural concerts, there must be a Boston (or New England) connection.  (My impression is that this latter stricture will relax over time.)

There were four of us last night ("ought" to have been six, but there was one absence for illness, and one for out-of-townness), and the process was actually quite smooth and pleasant.  We want 45 minutes of music (so, counting on an hour's program);  so my Agnus Dei figures for roughly a ninth of the concert.  (There was loose talk earlier of doing both the Kyrie and A.D., but for both time reasons, and the fact that in the case of the latter it will be a première, it was most diplomatically suggested to "drop" the Kyrie from consideration at present, and I had no quarrel.)  The program is in large part settled, and we are waiting on (a) a certain member of the group either to write something new for this program, or to furnish an already-existing piece;  (b) the other two pieces in a set of three by Kevin Siegfried (http://www.kevinsiegfried.com/), the Three Horizons (http://www.kevinsiegfried.com/compositions/choral-mixed-voices/21-three-horizons.html), in fact ... we read through the middle piece, Club Icarus, which has a bemusing-or-scary text (the consensus last night was that we might likely do the second and third, which form a nice pairing, but possibly not all three);  and (c) we shall reach out to John Harbison to see if there is a piece he would particularly wish a group such as our'n to put on.

In purely musical terms, I think this group is tenable.  But we also want it to work financially;  and as to that, we shall see.

Although I was out of town and missed it, the first rehearsal was this Monday past.  Positive remarks have since emerged, but I have yet to pursue a "post mortem" report from Charles.  My first rehearsal with the lot will be this Monday;  my conducting responsibility is one piece, and it was my own choice . . . it will be one of the "toe-tappers" on the program, a rhythmically supple Psalm setting, in Hebrew, by Boston composer Sarah Riskind.  (I attach the first page for reference.)  Musically, I shall be prepared to conduct and rehearse it on Monday;  I realize (probably on the late-ish side) that, if the choir need me to be an authority on pronouncing the Hebrew, I am incompetent—so I have reached out to the composer, asking if we might chat.

Part of my weekend, then, will be spending some quality time each day preparing to conduct this score.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: kishnevi on March 13, 2015, 05:41:27 AM
Congrats on being on the same program as Britten!

Going by the PDF, pronunciation is straightforward.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 13, 2015, 07:00:51 AM
Thanks, gents!

Jeffrey, let me ask you one instance of a question I have . . . in m. 7, the text to be sung is Adonai b' sim[-cha] . . . the b' is but a brief eighth-note, but the fact remains that we sing vowels, not consonants  8)  What vowel should I tel the singers to deliver the pitch on?  TIA
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on March 13, 2015, 05:06:56 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 13, 2015, 07:00:51 AM
Thanks, gents!

Jeffrey, let me ask you one instance of a question I have . . . in m. 7, the text to be sung is Adonai b' sim[-cha] . . . the b' is but a brief eighth-note, but the fact remains that we sing vowels, not consonants  8)  What vowel should I tel the singers to deliver the pitch on?  TIA
I'm not Jeffrey, but I have studied Hebrew and done the odd singing gig.  That eighth note should be a "buh," so, "buh-seem-khah." 8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 13, 2015, 05:16:13 PM
Thanks!  I've just had a chat with the composer, and sorted the matter out.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: kishnevi on March 13, 2015, 05:17:32 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 13, 2015, 07:00:51 AM
Thanks, gents!

Jeffrey, let me ask you one instance of a question I have . . . in m. 7, the text to be sung is Adonai b' sim[-cha] . . . the b' is but a brief eighth-note, but the fact remains that we sing vowels, not consonants  8)  What vowel should I tel the singers to deliver the pitch on?  TIA
Best explanation would be to start saying  the word but but cut it off halfway through the vowel.  Orbah would serve as well.  IOW a very clipped u or a.  There is actually a vowel there, the shva, but it is a "silent" vowel.
http://www.myjewishlearning.com/culture/2/Languages/Hebrew/Letters_and_Vocabulary/Vowels.shtml

I see Jochanaan crossposted a good guide as I typed this.

ETA Or best of all, the composer!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 13, 2015, 06:14:37 PM
Thanks, Jeffrey!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 14, 2015, 08:28:06 AM
Well, and it occurs to me (one of the potential pitfalls of returning to an unfinished piece some little time later) that I have not given the harp much to do for a couple of minutes . . . here that egregious lacuna is mended

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 14, 2015, 02:39:22 PM
Good progress today.  Piece stands at almost six minutes and a half;  I think I am aiming for eight minutes total.

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on March 15, 2015, 10:35:28 AM
Today (Sunday) Karl's new work The Mysterious Fruit will have a premiere in the Boston area.

The work is a song for voice and marimba: an alternate version is for voice and piano.
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 15, 2015, 03:32:07 PM
Carola & Sylvie did beautifully! I recorded the entire concert, though I have not yet checked the audio.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 16, 2015, 02:02:49 AM
And this evening is my first rehearsal as part of ye Boston Choral Collective (is that really going to be our name?) https://www.facebook.com/bostonchoralcollective
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 16, 2015, 06:00:47 AM
I've found some sketches I made at the time when I was first at work on In the Artist's Studio, but which I never got around to folding into the piece . . . this year, I have already decided on how to end the piece, so the question for me is, do I want to make room for this other material (does the material compel inclusion)?

I shan't seriously attend the matter until after tonight's chorus rehearsal.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on March 16, 2015, 06:08:03 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 15, 2015, 03:32:07 PM
Carola & Sylvie did beautifully! I recorded the entire concert, though I have not yet checked the audio.
Excellent, Karl.
I sure hope the recording went well, too. :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 16, 2015, 06:21:40 AM
Thanks, Karlo!

Not a bad experience, considering that no one can really say anything new musically ever again . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on March 16, 2015, 06:25:44 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 16, 2015, 06:21:40 AM
Thanks, Karlo!

Not a bad experience, considering that no one can really say anything new musically ever again . . . .
Luckily, what's worth saying once, is worth saying twice - and thrice.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 16, 2015, 08:08:46 AM
Quote from: North Star on March 16, 2015, 06:25:44 AM
Luckily, what's worth saying once, is worth saying twice - and thrice.

Aye!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 16, 2015, 08:12:56 AM
Partly because I was absent from last Monday's inaugural rehearsal, I expect, I get 25 minutes to rehearse Hariyu tonight.  I'm planning to cover the first four pages.

Of course, I have not worked with this group before, so it is a challenge for me to gauge what I may hope to accomplish in 25 minutes;  but they are all good singers, and most of them good readers.  So I am sure that we can get those four pages sounding close to polished.  What shall I do if we reach that state of polish, and I still have time on the clock?  Pages 5 & 6 are essentially a repetition of material, so they will be an easy additional gain.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on March 16, 2015, 08:47:15 AM
Hey, Karl. Thanks for the link to Discreet Erasures. I've listened to it a half dozen times. Love it. In fact, along with Viola Sonata, it is my favorite of your works. I hope we'll someday hear it played with a real orchestra.

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 16, 2015, 08:55:00 AM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on March 16, 2015, 08:47:15 AM
Hey, Karl. Thanks for the link to Discreet Erasures. I've listened to it a half dozen times. Love it. In fact, along with Viola Sonata, it is my favorite of your works. I hope we'll someday hear it played with a real orchestra.

Sarge

Many thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 17, 2015, 04:46:48 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 16, 2015, 08:12:56 AM
Partly because I was absent from last Monday's inaugural rehearsal, I expect, I get 25 minutes to rehearse Hariyu tonight.  I'm planning to cover the first four pages.

Of course, I have not worked with this group before, so it is a challenge for me to gauge what I may hope to accomplish in 25 minutes;  but they are all good singers, and most of them good readers.  So I am sure that we can get those four pages sounding close to polished.  What shall I do if we reach that state of polish, and I still have time on the clock?  Pages 5 & 6 are essentially a repetition of material, so they will be an easy additional gain.

Delightful and energizing rehearsal last night.  I spent far the greater part of it as part of the choir, of course, which was great fun;  they are all, as we expected, fine singers.  The greatest challenge for them in Hariyu was the changing meters, and my conducting was clear enough (— I don't want to sound as if my part of the rehearsal was perfect:  it was my first time rehearsing this piece with a group of singers, and I made the odd mistake here and there, and of course when the conductor makes the mistake, probably it throws the group off —) that 94.5% of the time, we proceeded smoothly.  So very smoothly, in fact, that although I had not dared to presume that we could attend to more than the first six pages, in the course of the 25 minutes which I had for the piece, we did in fact manage to sing it through entirely — twice.  The composer, Sarah Riskind, is part of the group, and she was highly pleased — again, in all due modesty, as much with the group of singers as with the direction.  She told us all that she had conducted the piece herself, but that even in this "rough-&-ready" first rehearsal of ours, the piece sounded better than she had managed on that first occasion.  So we are all doing our job.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 17, 2015, 04:54:42 AM
The group is on an altogether higher musical plane than my own church choir, of course.  And the fact that I am apparently out of practice, in terms of requiring finer things, more musical refinements from a choir (since, without disparaging their earnest music-making, I cannot expect to do so with my lot at the church!) that I rather felt I was wasting time, searching in my mind for things to fix.  But the sound and the music-making were good, so as long as I had them singing, I gave the impression of doing good work.  And now, I can do informed homework with the score so that in my next rehearsal, I can work with complete self-assurance.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 17, 2015, 06:09:54 AM
Random Moment of Nostalgia:  Before I had ever heard The Beatles' original song, I played "Norwegian Wood (This Bird has Flown)" in my high school Stage Band . . . .

http://www.youtube.com/v/EK02VOCYEd0
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 17, 2015, 06:14:31 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 17, 2015, 06:09:54 AM
Random Moment of Nostalgia:  Before I had ever heard The Beatles' original song, I played "Norwegian Wood (This Bird has Flown)" in my high school Stage Band . . . .

It was this Bill Lowden arrangement (I distinctly remember that trumpet comment at 1:01 — how's that for the persistence of memory?)—:

http://www.youtube.com/v/TGja00jPRMs
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 18, 2015, 05:45:16 AM
Yesterday I was rather pooped, and so I neglected the audio from Sunday's concert.  However, I did (part whimsy, party spec) arrange the Canzona from the Op.77 for viola and string orchestra, and sent it to a Belgian violist (who mentioned that she has such a concert in December).  She has acknowledged receipt, but has not had a chance to look it over, yet.  I think this arrangement will be apt enough, that future musicologists may consider it a more "definitive" version of the piece than the original.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 18, 2015, 05:51:09 AM
The organ solo version of the Canzona & Gigue (Op.77a) was to be performed at King's Chapel in February, but was a casualty of the blizzards. I've reached out to Carson Cooman to see if he has plans for its resuscitation.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 18, 2015, 05:53:52 AM
For the Op.77b, I think I shall need to be a little creative with the accompaniment to the Gigue.  For the original, ease and speed of preparation were the important considerations, so that the organ accompaniment being light was not necessarily a drawback;  but clearly I do think I should make for better employment of the string choir as accompaniment.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 18, 2015, 03:15:43 PM
I have an appalling bit of news:  I managed to record the entire concert, with the curious exception of my own piece.  I have no explanation, other than good old-fashioned stupidity.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 19, 2015, 06:08:17 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 18, 2015, 05:51:09 AM
The organ solo version of the Canzona & Gigue (Op.77a) was to be performed at King's Chapel in February, but was a casualty of the blizzards. I've reached out to Carson Cooman to see if he has plans for its resuscitation.

Carson does mean to perform the Op.77a at some point, date and venue as yet t/b/d.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 19, 2015, 06:09:58 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 18, 2015, 05:53:52 AM
For the Op.77b, I think I shall need to be a little creative with the accompaniment to the Gigue.  For the original, ease and speed of preparation were the important considerations, so that the organ accompaniment being light was not necessarily a drawback;  but clearly I do think I should make for better employment of the string choir as accompaniment.

The violist has asked for audio of the Canzona;  I have furnished mp3s of both a live performance cl/org, and the MIDI of the present arrangement.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 19, 2015, 10:20:59 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 18, 2015, 05:53:52 AM
For the Op.77b, I think I shall need to be a little creative with the accompaniment to the Gigue.  For the original, ease and speed of preparation were the important considerations, so that the organ accompaniment being light was not necessarily a drawback;  but clearly I do think I should make for better employment of the string choir as accompaniment.

Finished the arrangement of the Gigue!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 21, 2015, 10:06:18 AM
Some progress on the Op.107

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 23, 2015, 05:03:56 AM
Not sure about that latest chord in the brass;  otherwise, though, I think the progress all sound.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 23, 2015, 05:20:04 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 18, 2015, 03:15:43 PM
I have an appalling bit of news:  I managed to record the entire concert, with the curious exception of my own piece.  I have no explanation, other than good old-fashioned stupidity.

I have found a moderately less-prejudicial explanation.

I had promised Charles Knox that I would record both the pre-service rehearsal, and the performance within the service, of his charming anthem, Wings for Our Soul, yesterday.  As I had done for the Mysterious Fruit concert, I fully charge the Micro-Trak, and brought the Jackery power source for when the battery's charge would yield.  That is, on both occasions I began by letting the Micro-Trak run on its own power, and planned to plug it into the Jackery later.

At our rehearsal before the service yesterday, then, I pressed the Record button, and let the device run through the entire rehearsal (and we managed to run the entire piece three times).  When I went to the device at the conclusion of the rehearsal, it had shut off.  I feared the worst, i.e., that the device had switched off before we got started actually singing.

During the service, I hooked the Micro Trak up to the Jackery, and feared no mechanical mischief.

At home afterwards, I surveyed the result.  On its own power, the Micro trak had recorded about 14 minutes of the rehearsal (and cut off mid-way through the third rehearsal take).  So I was able to furnish for Lux Nova Press two and a half rehearsal takes, and the performance (which, though not perfect, was indeed the best of the lot).

In hindsight, then ... I had in fact hit Record normally for The Mysterious Fruit;  but since it was the final number on the first half of the concert, the Micro Trak gave up before the music had even begun.

In future, just hook the Micro Trak up to a power source at the outset.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 23, 2015, 06:01:47 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 17, 2015, 04:54:42 AM
The group is on an altogether higher musical plane than my own church choir, of course.  And the fact that I am apparently out of practice, in terms of requiring finer things, more musical refinements from a choir (since, without disparaging their earnest music-making, I cannot expect to do so with my lot at the church!) that I rather felt I was wasting time, searching in my mind for things to fix.  But the sound and the music-making were good, so as long as I had them singing, I gave the impression of doing good work.  And now, I can do informed homework with the score so that in my next rehearsal, I can work with complete self-assurance.

Another rehearsal tonight.  On the slate is my own Agnus Dei . . . it will be the first I hear any group sing the piece, so I am excited.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 23, 2015, 08:49:35 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 08, 2015, 07:59:44 AM
I think this may be done.

I've hoist the MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/op127-no2-valentine) onto SoundCloud.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 24, 2015, 04:11:34 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 23, 2015, 06:01:47 AM
Another rehearsal tonight.  On the slate is my own Agnus Dei . . . it will be the first I hear any group sing the piece, so I am excited.

For only the second time that the group has sung the piece (I was out of town at the first rehearsal), the Agnus Dei sounds phenomenal.  And even if our first performance be as early as 1 May, we've an entire month to refine.  There are a number of other pieces we are singing which are harder work, and where we are still learning notes (the Harbison, in particular, is rather a dogsbody piece to learn).  I think my own piece holds its place among them;  and has the additional virtue that our work with the piece from here on out is refining the musicality, rather than learning the notes.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on March 24, 2015, 06:28:46 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 24, 2015, 04:11:34 AM
For only the second time that the group has sung the piece (I was out of town at the first rehearsal), the Agnus Dei sounds phenomenal.  And even if our first performance be as early as 1 May, we've an entire month to refine.  There are a number of other pieces we are singing which are harder work, and where we are still learning notes (the Harbison, in particular, is rather a dogsbody piece to learn).  I think my own piece holds its place among them;  and has the additional virtue that our work with the piece from here on out is refining the musicality, rather than learning the notes.

The last few years have been an exciting time for performances of "HenningMusick" !

Quote from: karlhenning on March 23, 2015, 08:49:35 AM
I've hoist the MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/op127-no2-valentine) onto SoundCloud.

I have lost track: have you offered the score in progress?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 24, 2015, 06:31:16 AM
The score from February is here (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg867353.html#msg867353), but I have made some minor alterations.

And I made a start on the third piece . . . between juggling the Studio, the Gloria, and this, they'll all get done presently . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 24, 2015, 02:38:02 PM
My talent and work ethic have triumphed:  I have fixed that chord voicing which was nagging at me!

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 25, 2015, 06:51:21 AM
The chord in question was C - G - B - F# - G - D - F - Bb

When I first constructed that chord (built on second-ledger-line C below the bass clef), I intended a minor ninth between the F# and G.  But, I thought, I wanted to score the chord for the brass (continuing from the previous section), and that upper tetrachord would be much too high for the horns.  So what my ear did not like was the crowdedness of the chord, with the upper tetrachord transposed down an octave to suit the range of the horns.

Not surprisingly, that tetrachord, restored to where I had at first composed it, suits me just fine . . . at the original octave, it sits perfectly well with the "double-reed quartet" (three oboes and the corno inglese).  I had to do a little rearranging to clear that space for the material, and now I am entirely pleased with the result . . . and am ready to move ahead and wrap the piece up!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on March 25, 2015, 08:44:12 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 25, 2015, 06:51:21 AM
...it sits perfectly well with the "double-reed quartet" (three oboes and the corno inglese)...
And it's right in the sweet ranges for said double reed quartet! 8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 25, 2015, 08:54:26 AM
You see! It was Meant To Be!  :)
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 28, 2015, 03:32:57 PM
The cellist for whom I wrote Nicodemus will play it at the church service tomorrow, following the reading of the Passion.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on March 28, 2015, 03:53:01 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 28, 2015, 03:32:57 PM
The cellist for whom I wrote Nicodemus will play it at the church service tomorrow, following the reading of the Passion.

Excellent and highly meditative work!   Will there be a recording?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 28, 2015, 04:09:02 PM
We shall see!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 28, 2015, 04:59:55 PM
Okay, maybe I'm just being a hot dog, but mm. 257 ff. comes from a sketch dated 11 Aug [2012], about which I had forgotten until rediscovering the papers earlier this month . . . and I think they fit in right here (which did not exist even in my imagination at the time) just fine.

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Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 28, 2015, 05:14:13 PM
Tomorrow my own choir will sing my arrangement of My Lord, What a Morning for choir & handbells.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on March 28, 2015, 05:32:48 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 28, 2015, 04:59:55 PM
Okay, maybe I'm just being a hot dog, but mm. 257 ff. comes from a sketch dated 11 Aug [2012], about which I had forgotten until rediscovering the papers earlier this month . . . and I think they fit in right here (which did not exist even in my imagination at the time) just fine.

There is some serious Schoenbergian DNA in that section, of which you should be very proud: the fading away of one note on the Bass Clarinet with the swelling and fading away of sound is most eloquent.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 29, 2015, 01:56:58 PM
I think it may possibly be done!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 29, 2015, 02:58:38 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 29, 2015, 01:56:58 PM
I think it may possibly be done!
Well, I think it truly is.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 30, 2015, 04:32:57 AM
And, wow!  A fellow conductor (perhaps I should simply say conductor) to whom I sent the score yesterday wrote back early this morning with a very generous reaction to the piece.  He leads something of a start-up community band, and so he reports with regret that he lacks the double-reeds (and that a harp would be a matter of for-hire) . . . with delicacy (for he is a fellow composer, as well) he asked if I would be all right with substituting clarinets for the double-reeds.  I've replied positively, with a promise to look the piece over with an eye to an alternate scoring.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 30, 2015, 06:21:09 AM
I've gone ahead and sent to the director at Univ Michigan, as well.  Chances are, if he decides to do the piece, he will want to purchase it . . . and that will be a good incentive for Lux Nova Press.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on March 30, 2015, 06:24:12 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 30, 2015, 04:32:57 AM
And, wow!  A fellow conductor (perhaps I should simply say conductor) to whom I sent the score yesterday wrote back early this morning with a very generous reaction to the piece.  He leads something of a start-up community band, and so he reports with regret that he lacks the double-reeds (and that a harp would be a matter of for-hire) . . . with delicacy (for he is a fellow composer, as well) he asked if I would be all right with substituting clarinets for the double-reeds.  I've replied positively, with a promise to look the piece over with an eye to an alternate scoring.

More alto/bass flutes?  Or bring in the synthesizers!  ???

Quote from: karlhenning on March 30, 2015, 06:21:09 AM
I've gone ahead and sent to the director at Univ Michigan, as well.  Chances are, if he decides to do the piece, he will want to purchase it . . . and that will be a good incentive for Lux Nova Press.

Some years ago I was present for a concert in Ann Arbor, where Karl's excellent piece Out in the Sun was played very nicely.  So let's hope the response is positive!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 30, 2015, 06:28:56 AM
Quote from: Cato on March 30, 2015, 06:24:12 AM
More alto/bass flutes?

Well, if he is short of oboes, I'm doubtful he enjoys a surplus of auxiliary flutes! 8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 30, 2015, 06:29:17 AM
Re-post & refresh:

Variations on Wie lieblich est, S.10 (oboe & organ) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg841639.html#msg841639)

Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, Op.16 (cl/vn/pf) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg821903.html#msg821903)

Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, Op.16a (cl/pf/prc) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg821934.html#msg821934)

Fancy on Psalm 80 from the Scottish Psalter, Op.34 № 3, performed by Carson Cooman, on YouTube. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772705.html#msg772705)

O Beauteous Heavenly Light, Op.34 № 2, performed by Carson Cooman, on YouTube. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772705.html#msg866185)

Journey to the Dayspring, Op.40 on YouTube (http://youtu.be/WaVDqIp5Rt4?t=25m33s)

'Tis Winter Now (Danby), Op.45a (mezzo-soprano, flute & organ) at Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Danby-Tis-Winter-Now-Mezzo-soprano/dp/1631620223/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1419784836&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=karl+henning+danby)

Initiation of Barefoot on the Crowded Road, the former Op.41 (now the Discreet Erasures, Op.99, below) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg870547.html#msg870547)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part I (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg875355.html#msg875355)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part II (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg875358.html#msg875358)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part I ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754765.html#msg754765)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part II ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754766.html#msg754766)

I Look From Afar, Op.60 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg805683.html#msg805683)

Blue Shamrock, Op.63 for clarinet unaccompanied, at Amazon. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770448.html#msg770448)

Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani 1st half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg804573.html#msg804573) | 2nd half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg804574.html#msg804574)

Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani ::  Choral Score 1st half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg833844.html#msg833844) | 2nd half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg833845.html#msg833845)

Timbrel and Dance, Op.73 [ St Paul's choir plus ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg628919.html#msg628919)

Scene 1 from White Nights, Op.75 № 2 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg810318.html#msg810318)

Scene 2 from White Nights, Op.75 № 3 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg802028.html#msg802028)

Scene 3a from White Nights, Op.75 № 4 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg801802.html#msg801802)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg813961.html#msg813961)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6, arr. for saxophone choir (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765047.html#msg765047)

Scene 4 from White Nights, Op.75 № 7 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg814083.html#msg814083)

Scene 5 from White Nights, Op.75 № 8 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815364.html#msg815364)

Before-&-after, Finale-VS.-Sibelius exhibits from the Op.75 № 8| A (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815367.html#msg815367%20%5B/url) | B (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815368.html#msg815368%20%5B/url) | C (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815369.html#msg815369%20%5B/url) | D (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815370.html#msg815370%20%5B/url)

Scene 7 from White Nights, Op.75 № 10 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg816086.html#msg816086)

Canzona (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg827075.html#msg827075), Op.77a № 1 (org solo)

Gigue (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg827138.html#msg827138), Op.77a № 2 (org solo)

26 February De profundis, Op.78 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg396045.html#msg396045) [ Jaya Lakshminarayan & friends ]

Mirage, Op.79a (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg845632.html#msg845632) (alto fl, cl, pf)

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, Op.80 carol for choir, brass quintet, organ & timpani (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg805187.html#msg805187)

Moonrise, Op.84 for brass quintet. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767632.html#msg767632) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

Moonrise, Op.84a for flute choir in six parts. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg761602.html#msg761602) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

15 March Passion rehearsal A (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/dress-rehearsal.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal B (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/shut-up-n-let-music-do-talkin-some-more.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal C (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/corrivideum.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

Conclusion of the 19 Mar 2010 performance by Sine Nomine of the St John Passion, Op.92:

http://www.youtube.com/v/8netMuAHFkI

12 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/revisiting-moon.html) [ k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble (Bloom/Henning/Cienniwa) ]

18 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/later-at-kings.html) [ Bloom/Henning ]

23 May pre-concert rehearsal (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/05/rehearsal-day-of.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

22 June recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/ande-then-there-was-library.html) [ N. Chamberlain/B. Chamberlain/Henning ]

Love is the spirit of this church (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg694587.html#msg694587), Op.85 № 3

Nicodemus brings myrrh and aloes for the burial of the Christ (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg739688.html#msg739688), Op.85 № 4 for cello & piano | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/nicodemus-brings-myrrh-aloes)

For God so loved the world, after Op.87 № 9 {Would you like the Doxology with that?} Yes (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784410.html#msg784410) | No (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784446.html#msg784446) | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/for-god-so-loved-the-world)

The Passion According to St John (http://www.mediafire.com/?wdpk77t7m042s7o), Op.92 (on MediaFire, courtesy of Johan)

Lutosawski’s Lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648397.html#msg648397), Op.96a № 1 (string quartet)

Marginalia (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg647890.html#msg647890), Op.96a № 2 (string quartet)

Après-lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649237.html#msg649237), Op.96a № 3 (string quartet)

Score of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444980.html#msg444980)

MIDI of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg436576.html#msg436576)

Score of Suspension Bridge (In Dave's Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444979.html#msg444979)

MIDI of Suspension Bridge (In Dave's Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444978.html#msg444978)

Score of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg445883.html#msg445883)

MIDI of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg446478.html#msg446478)

Cato's analysis of the Viola Sonata (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg785714.html#msg785714)

Johan's MediaFire folder, including the whole of Dana's première performance of the Viola Sonata (http://www.mediafire.com/?nnp5543z74szn)

Discreet Erasures[/i] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg872593.html#msg872593i), Op.99 for orchestra

Angular Whimsies, Op.100a (bass clarinet, percussion [two players] & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767841.html#msg767841)

Whimsy brevis, Op.100b (bass flute & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg769046.html#msg769046)

http://www.youtube.com/v/OAp3w15ISl4

How to Tell (Chasing the Tail of Nothing), Op.103 (alto flute, clarinet & frame drum); 7 June 2014 performance (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-how-to-tell-chasing-the-tail-of-nothing-op-103-7-june-14)

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648257.html#msg648257), Op.104 № 4

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649947.html#msg649947), Op.104 № 5

Kyrie (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg644073.html#msg644073), Op.106 № 1

Gloria (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg870150.html#msg870150), Op.106 № 2 :: work-in-progress, March 2015

Credo (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg869962.html#msg869962), Op.106 № 3

Sanctus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772439.html#msg869778), Op.106 № 4

(The Sanctus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg871446.html#msg871446), arranged for tuba quartet)

Agnus Dei (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg773090.html#msg773090), Op.106 № 5

Brothers, If They Only Knew It (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780342.html#msg780342), saxophone quartet (after Op.106 № 5)

In the Artist's Studio (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg879937.html#msg880118), Op.107, for 17 winds & harp

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 1, Eritis sicut Deus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg706128.html#msg706128)

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 2, . . . scientes bonum . . . (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg709377.html#msg709377)

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 3, . . . et malum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg714290.html#msg714290)

Thoreau in Concord Jail (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708916.html#msg708916), Op.109 for clarinet solo

http://www.youtube.com/v/OnLYQ748aEg

Airy Distillates (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648674.html#msg648674), Op.110 for flute solo

Annabel Lee (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg704486.html#msg704486), Op.111 for vocal quartet

http://www.youtube.com/v/tN3aMOrzEb8

Misapprehension (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708245.html#msg708245), Op.112 for clarinet choir

The Mystic Trumpeter (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg831867.html#msg831867), Op.113 № 1 for soprano & clarinet

Après-mystère (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737681.html#msg737681), Op.113 № 2 for flute & clarinet And MIDI (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737682.html#msg737682)

http://www.youtube.com/v/7RhH161HhlA

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg756625.html#msg756625), Op.114 № 1 for clarinet & marimba

(very nearly) what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg812042.html#msg812042), Op.114 № 5 for bass clarinet & marimba

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777532.html#msg777532), Op.114a for clarinet, mandocello & double bass

My Island Home (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg766258.html#msg766258), Op.115 for percussion ensemble

http://www.youtube.com/v/hlh61D6COvU

Plotting (y is the new x) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765893.html#msg765893), Op.116 for violin & harpsichord

http://www.youtube.com/v/2vKGfppo0o8

Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg768713.html#msg768713), Op.117 (fl, cl in A, gtr & cb) [ and at Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-jazz-for) ]

When the morning stars sang together, and the sons of God shouted for joy (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770046.html#msg770046), Op.118 № 1 (shakuhachi, drum & handbell choir)

http://www.youtube.com/v/79tPHWpH3UI

Divinum mysterium (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg775091.html#msg775091), Op.118 № 2 (choir unison & handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/MPr7NhE2-Bs

Easter Stikheron (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784746.html#msg784746), Op.118 № 3 (choir SATB & handbells)

Welcome, Happy Morning!, Op.118 № 4 (handbells)

My Lord, What a Morning (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg787524.html#msg787524), Op.118 № 5 (choir & handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/AJzV-RxXiIk

Hymtunes Moscow & Te Deum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg799287.html#msg799287), Op.118 № 6 (handbells)

Musette (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg799287.html#msg799287), Op.118 № 7 (handbells)

Psalm 130 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780713.html#msg780713), Op.118 № 8 [ I think ] (clarinet & bass voice) [work-in-progress]

The Crystalline Ship (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777531.html#msg777531), Op.119 № 1 (mezzo-soprano & baritone saxophone)

I Saw People Walking Around Like Trees (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg782776.html#msg782776), Op.120 (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum)

http://www.youtube.com/v/E0_-CTvtSS8

... illa existimans quia hortulanus esset .... (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg822022.html#msg822022), Op.121 (vc/pf)

Le tombeau de W.A.G. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg792109.html#msg792109), Op.122a (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum) Audio (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-le-tombeau-de-wag-op122a)

A Song of Remembrance, Op.123 (mixed chorus SAB & pf)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg828719)

http://www.youtube.com/v/kYWAm11MX4s

The Mysterious Fruit, Op.124 (mezzo-soprano & marimba)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg866146)

The Mysterious Fruit, Op.124a (mezzo-soprano & pf)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg869135)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 № 1 "Children's Song" (2 vn/va) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg823454.html#msg823454)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 № 2 "Autumn Leaves (Wind Effect)" (2 vn/va) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg844320.html#msg844320)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 № 3 "Scampering Squirrels" (2 vn/va) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg846592.html#msg846592)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 № 4 "Pond at Twilight" (2 vn/va) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847113.html#msg847113)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 № 5 "The Gnomes (Paul's Garden)" (2 vn/va) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg847919)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 № 6 "Cheerful Song on the Wing" (2 vn/va) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg867035)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 № 7 "The Avocado in Winter" (2 vn/va) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg867133)

In the shadow of the kindly Star (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg844302.html#msg844302), Op.126 № 1 (violin solo and handbell choir)

I Want Jesus to Walk With Me (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg838756.html#msg838756), Op.126 № 2 (choir SATB unaccompanied)

Variations on a Basque Carol (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg856400.html#msg856400), Op.126 № 3 (clarinet unaccompanied)

Suite, Op.127 № 1 "Summer Song" (vc/pf) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851437.html#msg851437)

Suite, Op.127 № 2 "Valentine" (vc/pf) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851437.html#msg867353) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/op127-no2-valentine)

Notebook for Elaina & Anna, Op.128 № 1 "Out for a Walk" (fl/a sx) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851363.html#msg851363)

8 Oct 2013 recital at King's Chapel (http://instantencore.com/music/details.aspx?PId=5106840)

Henningmusick at ReverbNation (http://www.reverbnation.com/karlhenning).

Henningmusick at Instant Encore (http://instantencore.com/contributor/contributor.aspx?CId=5142566).

About an hour's worth of Henningmusick, too, at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1)

The 9th Ear at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/9th-ear).


And: Maria appears on the evening news in DC (http://www.wjla.com/articles/2014/04/cold-weather-approaches-cherry-blossoms-pass-peak-102154.html).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 05, 2015, 02:36:10 PM
This morning's Alleluia in D (https://soundcloud.com/htumc-music-program/5-apr-2015-alleluia-in-d).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 06, 2015, 04:51:14 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 05, 2015, 02:36:10 PM
This morning's Alleluia in D (https://soundcloud.com/htumc-music-program/5-apr-2015-alleluia-in-d).

A couple of things went wrong, which had never happened in rehearsal;  and there are two measures which I have never succeeded in fixing (so that they "stay fixed");  but in all cases the choir recovered musically.  So even with the imperfections of execution, I am quite proud of them.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 07, 2015, 03:11:58 AM
Cross post

Since the endeavor is modeled on a group in New York, the Naming of the Band has been on hold, as there was the possibility (mild hope) that our name might be much the same, as a sort of "Boston franchise."  That possibility having run its course, three of our organizers decided on Triad:  Boston's Choral Collective.  (I know:  I reported that the thought was expressed, of avoiding the term collective, but I guess it was not a sticking point.)  As explained at last night's rehearsal . . . Why "Triad"?  To underscore the three foci of the group — composing, conducting, singing — and, since we present new music, which is sometimes scary to people, the triad is a musical object with a comforting familiarity to it.

And, for those GMG-ers on Facebook, we are, too (https://www.facebook.com/bostonchoralcollective).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on April 07, 2015, 05:50:00 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 06, 2015, 04:51:14 AM
A couple of things went wrong, which had never happened in rehearsal;  and there are two measures which I have never succeeded in fixing (so that they "stay fixed");  but in all cases the choir recovered musically.  So even with the imperfections of execution, I am quite proud of them.

Yes, very nice: I finally had a chance to listen to the performance this morning.  And if Mrs. Cato is any indication, the average church-goer would  not have noticed the few minor wobbles and bobbles.  Often I will say: "The choir today was really off!"  And she will shrug: "You're too picky: they sounded fine to me."

"Es ist albern, allzu feine Ohren zu haben!"  ???   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 07, 2015, 06:01:20 AM
Thanks!

And the new venture is now on Twitter (for those who tweet): @TriadBoston
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 10, 2015, 04:42:17 AM
Last night I composed two phrases of the Gloria, but I think I shall wind up throwing the second of them out.  Still: progress.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 10, 2015, 04:50:00 AM
The Music Director of an Episcopal parish in the Palmetto State has allowed me to send him some choral octavos.  We shall see . . . as we know, Henningmusick is not everyone's money.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on April 10, 2015, 07:09:09 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 10, 2015, 04:50:00 AM
. . . as we know, Henningmusick is not everyone's money.
That's all right, as long as it's your money. 8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 10, 2015, 07:23:13 AM
Yes!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 13, 2015, 11:25:26 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 07, 2015, 03:11:58 AM
Cross post

Since the endeavor is modeled on a group in New York, the Naming of the Band has been on hold, as there was the possibility (mild hope) that our name might be much the same, as a sort of "Boston franchise."  That possibility having run its course, three of our organizers decided on Triad:  Boston's Choral Collective.  (I know:  I reported that the thought was expressed, of avoiding the term collective, but I guess it was not a sticking point.)  As explained at last night's rehearsal . . . Why "Triad"?  To underscore the three foci of the group — composing, conducting, singing — and, since we present new music, which is sometimes scary to people, the triad is a musical object with a comforting familiarity to it.

And, for those GMG-ers on Facebook, we are, too (https://www.facebook.com/bostonchoralcollective).

Well, where has the time gone?  Rehearsal again tonight, and in a scant two weeks, we have a pre-concert run-through.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 14, 2015, 04:02:17 AM
Mostly, the Agnus Dei is sounding fabulous.  The chromatic Misereres need a little attention and tuning, and the composer is eager to get past we'll get there to we're doing it.  One thing which will (would) help, is a Bass Sectional Rehearsal.  Which I have only been trying for a week to coordinate.  Next Monday the plan is to start the rehearsal by running the entire program;  most of the pieces will probably hit a snare here and there, although we can certainly make our way to the end, somehow.  I should feel happier if the run-through is smooth, so that then it is only a matter of refinement;  we won't be fulfilling our musical mission if we are still learning notes next week.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on April 14, 2015, 08:13:13 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 14, 2015, 04:02:17 AM... One thing which will (would) help, is a Bass Sectional Rehearsal....
Just make sure the basses aren't loaded! :o :laugh:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 17, 2015, 06:43:58 PM
This evening I heard a most enjoyable vn/pf recital at a local college. (I went for the networking, and the fact that the music-making was of the best was an apt bonus.) There is no chance that I should teach composition there—the department already has four composers on the faculty, all of them part-time.  I met one of them after the concert tonight, a nice chap . . . between his two part-time teaching gigs, and travel here and there, he seldom finds the time to write.

All of which to say:  again, this Henning is grateful to have the non-musical full-time employment, both for financial and mental stability, and for the artistic freedom to write what I damned please.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 19, 2015, 01:01:52 PM
Quote[name of conductor] and I got a chance to sit down and peruse your scores, and while we appreciate you sharing your music with us, the scores you have sent thus far don't indicate that you music is a good fit for [name of ensemble dedicated to new music].
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Jubal Slate on April 19, 2015, 01:08:58 PM
This thread is nothing like Heading's Henquarters.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 19, 2015, 01:15:04 PM
no, indeed
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on April 19, 2015, 03:16:14 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 19, 2015, 01:01:52 PM
[name of conductor] and I got a chance to sit down and peruse your scores, and while we appreciate you sharing your music with us, the scores you have sent thus far don't indicate that you music is a good fit for [name of ensemble dedicated to new music].

Must be a bunch of Yale men!   0:)

Either their skills really do not match what is needed to play ...? Out in the Sun, or their musical taste is underdeveloped.

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 19, 2015, 03:23:41 PM
A chorus, not in Boston.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 20, 2015, 03:52:40 AM
Matt tells me that busy-ness has took over, and he has begged off from doing just what everyone was expecting in June.  We may cast that for October, instead.

I need to follow up with Frank the violist viz. The Mousetrap.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 26, 2015, 08:58:19 AM
Annabel Lee again!

Quote from: CarolaLibella Quartet will be performing the pieces you kindly wrote for us on Sunday, May 17, at 3pm at the Loring-Greenough House in JP.  We hope you can come !!!!!!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 29, 2015, 06:39:22 AM
Yo
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 29, 2015, 06:51:03 AM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 29, 2015, 09:13:55 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 20, 2015, 06:52:13 AM
My most estimable colleague Peter H. Bloom has put me in touch with a student of his who (a) performs as part of a fl/cl/pf trio (hence my reaching out to her to purchase that version of the Fragments of « Morning Has Broken » (http://www.luxnova.com/lnpwebstore/catalog.php?pcode=LNP-0287)), and (b) leads (and/or performs in) a double woodwind quintet, so I have offered to write something . . . .

This was a ball I dropped, after an initial exchange of e-mail messages.  I've reached out anew today.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 29, 2015, 09:28:46 AM
Well, the year has gotten off to a somewhat slower start, performance-wise, than I had hoped.  Nevertheless, more than half of the performances this year so far, have not involved me as a performer — which is a kind of progress!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on April 29, 2015, 06:49:43 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 29, 2015, 06:39:22 AM
Yo
Checking for the exit, I see.  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 30, 2015, 07:34:12 AM
Quote from: North Star on April 29, 2015, 06:49:43 PM
Checking for the exit, I see.  8)

Hah!

Separately:  Sylvie has video of the concert with The Mysterious Fruit !!!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 01, 2015, 03:49:48 AM
I had fun rehearsing my church choir last night;  what a nice group of people!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 02, 2015, 05:32:47 AM
Really good Triad rehearsal last night.  It's time I built a Triad page on SoundCloud, and posted some sneak previews of the 11 May concert.

There will be a Kickstarter campaign.  If it does no violate the spirit and ethics of GMG, I should post a link here to that endeavor once it's online.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on May 02, 2015, 12:57:41 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 02, 2015, 05:32:47 AM
Really good Triad rehearsal last night.  It's time I built a Triad page on SoundCloud, and posted some sneak previews of the 11 May concert.

There will be a Kickstarter campaign.  If it does no violate the spirit and ethics of GMG, I should post a link here to that endeavor once it's online.

To quote the Reverend Leroy: "Dig deep and make it hurt!"

https://www.youtube.com/v/OmJati2W7uA
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 02, 2015, 02:46:21 PM
Quote from: Cato on May 02, 2015, 12:57:41 PM
To quote the Reverend Leroy: "Dig deep and make it hurt!"

https://www.youtube.com/v/OmJati2W7uA

Hah!

Well, here we are:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/998632367/triad-bostons-choral-collective (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/998632367/triad-bostons-choral-collective)

And this is a clip of my Agnus Dei from last night:

https://soundcloud.com/triad-boston/karl-henning-agnus-dei?in=triad-boston/sets/preview-of-11-may-concert (https://soundcloud.com/triad-boston/karl-henning-agnus-dei?in=triad-boston/sets/preview-of-11-may-concert)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 04, 2015, 10:01:55 AM
Program for a week from tonight!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on May 04, 2015, 10:15:19 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 04, 2015, 10:01:55 AM
Program for a week from tonight!

Many thanks for this!  Will there be a recording of at least your work?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 04, 2015, 10:17:17 AM
There will be a recording of the lot!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 05, 2015, 06:44:09 AM
I am still hoping to put on The Mousetrap at King's Chapel this 2 June.  The good news is, the "new" violist, Frank Grimes (a long-standing colleague of our own Peter H Bloom), likes the piece, thinks it will be fun to play.  The only question, of course, is:  is there time for the two of us to put it together in the next four weeks (concert date is four weeks from today!)

We shall reach a decision this week (of course) . . . Plan B is to revive the Studies in Impermanence.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 06, 2015, 08:36:07 AM
Well, I've invited the gentleman who was director of the Wooster Chorus during my time there, to our Triad concert this Monday.  Wonder if he will come?  He certainly knows the venue!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 06, 2015, 05:09:58 PM
The Triad concert is listed at the Boston Musical Intelligencer (http://www.classical-scene.com/calendar/), but I am doubtful that they will send any reviewer to cover the event.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 07, 2015, 08:16:04 AM
It's official: No Mousetrap in June.  I had better get the Studies in shape.  (The violist likes the Mousetrap;  just a question of prep time.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 08, 2015, 04:22:20 PM
Okay . . . an auld virtual acquaintance not forgot, organist David Bohn, has asked for a one-minute piece.  It's a project dubbed Fifteen Minutes of Fame, and the call is for scores of 60 seconds in length, and the idea is 15 of the submissions are selected, and will be performed (in David's present case, in November of this year).  David wrote to me about the call months ago, and I've rarely forgotten about it;  but knowing that the deadline was not until 1 June, I worked on other things, reckoning that I would see to this matter in May.  So my challenge to myself is, ten seconds of music each day, and the piece (obviously) done in a week's time.

So, here they are:  the first few measures (and yielding ten seconds of duration) of the piece:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 10, 2015, 02:51:43 AM
I was ready to get my day's 10 seconds in yesterday . . . and the girls dragged me off on a day-trip to New Hampshire.  Which was only wonderful, of course;  made me realize that it has been years (perhaps even more than a decade) since I've set foot in The Granite State, which is an absurd state of affairs.  (Well, there was the eight years when I was indentured at the museum gift shop, that has an impact on one's discretionary free time.)

Writing 20 seconds today, to make up for yesterday's shortfall, should not be onerous . . . I did turn some ideas around, in my mind yesterday . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 10, 2015, 08:21:32 AM
Yesterday
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on May 10, 2015, 08:35:09 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 10, 2015, 08:21:32 AM
Yesterday
Looks much the same as it does around here.  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 10, 2015, 12:45:53 PM
On Friday, I chanced on a very old score of my own (last century, Op.44) . . . decided it was time to do up the Sibelius file for it, have it ready for the publisher . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 10, 2015, 02:33:10 PM
Also, this weekend I've at last taken the viola-&-string-orchestra version of the Canzona & Gigue, and "backed it into" a va/org version.  So the time has not merely been a matter of apparent delay on the brief organ piece . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 11, 2015, 01:39:44 PM
Presently will attire me for the Triad concert.
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 12, 2015, 02:35:26 AM
The concert went splendidly, and we had quite a crowd; at least 50 in the audience, I should say. We had it professionally recorded, both audio and video. Two of the non-Triad composers whose work we sang were in the audience;  it was the first I met Kevin Siegfried, who was warmly gracious in thanking us for our performance of his Three Horizons.  It was my privilege to launch the proceedings: the concert began with Sarah Riskind's Hariyu, which it was my choice to conduct. We managed even to add a little detail in yesterday's performance which we had never rehearsed in real time, but had only spoken of after the last rehearsal: a couple of passages which are marked mezzo-piano which, in our musical excitement, we were apt to just forte on through. They followed me, singing the piece the best we've ever done, and I could feel in the air that we won the audience over right away.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 12, 2015, 03:30:49 AM
Quote from: sanantonio on May 12, 2015, 03:00:08 AM
Splendid to hear!  I am very happy for you, many congratulations.

:)

Thanks!

My Agnus Dei went very well, and (again) the best we've sung it to date (which is the right performing arc).  After-concert buzz was gratifying.  One of the basses (the fellow with perfect pitch, who at more than one point in the concert kept us honest) asked if I had more pieces like the Agnus Dei;  and more than one "outsider" in the audience told me it was his or her favorite piece on the program.  David Harris trained us into a richly exquisite sound, and it showed to no better advantage in all the program than in my own piece here.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on May 12, 2015, 04:02:15 AM
Good news indeed, Karl. So, when is the European tour? 8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 12, 2015, 04:15:01 AM
:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on May 12, 2015, 06:29:16 AM
Quote from: North Star on May 12, 2015, 04:02:15 AM
Good news indeed, Karl. So, when is the European tour? 8)

Yes: and let's see if the local press gives you and the group any encouragement!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 12, 2015, 06:55:46 AM
I don't believe any of the local press were there (thought I had alerted the self-styled Boston Musical Intelligencer to the event).

BMInt did lately review the Cantata Singers concert (Sunday, 10 May).  As usual, the composers being dead (which to my mind makes the matter less newsworthy) appears to be the driver.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 12, 2015, 07:02:10 AM
The concert this Sunday on which the Libellas are singing Annabel Lee again is in the BMInt calendar, but neither the Quartet nor I am named.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on May 12, 2015, 10:11:26 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 12, 2015, 03:30:49 AM
...One of the basses (the fellow with perfect pitch, who at more than one point in the concert kept us honest)...
Basses with perfect pitch are good at that.  I've kept a few choirs honest myself. :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 12, 2015, 10:12:29 AM
;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on May 12, 2015, 10:30:24 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 12, 2015, 07:02:10 AM
The concert this Sunday on which the Libellas are singing Annabel Lee again is in the BMInt calendar, but neither the Quartet nor I am named.

Well, you are sort of named: "...and living composers..."   0:)

Such a bias!  Such is our era's sentiments!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 13, 2015, 01:47:02 AM
An ancient piece of mine . . . I did add/modify some slight detail, and even added an entire single measure to improve the flow of the last page.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on May 13, 2015, 03:07:56 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 13, 2015, 01:47:02 AM
An ancient piece of mine . . . I did add/modify some slight detail, and even added an entire single measure to improve the flow of the last page.

It does have a late Medieval-Renaissance feel!  A fun work: was it composed for a specific group? 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 13, 2015, 03:17:10 AM
I wrote it as the postlude for Easter Sunday, 1999 at First Congo in Woburn.  Well, it was either Easter or 19 Dec 1999 . . . maybe if I check my catalogue, I can discern one or t'other . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 13, 2015, 06:32:32 AM
Here I have chanced upon an item I was not sure I still had:  a copy of Mark Engelhardt's edition of the chant version of the St John Passion which we sang every Good Friday at St Paul's . . . the very edition to which Ed Broms took a dislike (when the fault did not lie with the music).  Again, since I seized the opportunity to write an original setting which we then sang the following Good Friday, how shall I chide Ed?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 13, 2015, 06:40:31 AM
And in the same folder, look what I found . . . (I owe someone a [much belated] sound file . . . .)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 13, 2015, 07:16:31 AM
Re-post & refresh:

Variations on Wie lieblich est, S.10 (oboe & organ) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg841639.html#msg841639)

Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, Op.16 (cl/vn/pf) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg821903.html#msg821903)

Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, Op.16a (cl/pf/prc) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg821934.html#msg821934)

Fancy on Psalm 80 from the Scottish Psalter, Op.34 № 3, performed by Carson Cooman, on YouTube. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772705.html#msg772705)

O Beauteous Heavenly Light, Op.34 № 2, performed by Carson Cooman, on YouTube. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772705.html#msg866185)

Journey to the Dayspring, Op.40 on YouTube (http://youtu.be/WaVDqIp5Rt4?t=25m33s)

'Tis Winter Now (Danby), Op.45a (mezzo-soprano, flute & organ) at Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Danby-Tis-Winter-Now-Mezzo-soprano/dp/1631620223/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1419784836&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=karl+henning+danby)

Initiation of Barefoot on the Crowded Road, the former Op.41 (now the Discreet Erasures, Op.99, below) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg870547.html#msg870547)

Danse antique, Op.44 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg892900.html#msg892900)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part I (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg875355.html#msg875355)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part II (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg875358.html#msg875358)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part I ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754765.html#msg754765)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part II ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754766.html#msg754766)

I Look From Afar, Op.60 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg805683.html#msg805683)

Blue Shamrock, Op.63 for clarinet unaccompanied, at Amazon. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770448.html#msg770448)

Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani 1st half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg804573.html#msg804573) | 2nd half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg804574.html#msg804574)

Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani ::  Choral Score 1st half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg833844.html#msg833844) | 2nd half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg833845.html#msg833845)

Timbrel and Dance, Op.73 [ St Paul's choir plus ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg628919.html#msg628919)

Scene 1 from White Nights, Op.75 № 2 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg810318.html#msg810318)

Scene 2 from White Nights, Op.75 № 3 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg802028.html#msg802028)

Scene 3a from White Nights, Op.75 № 4 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg801802.html#msg801802)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg813961.html#msg813961)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6, arr. for saxophone choir (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765047.html#msg765047)

Scene 4 from White Nights, Op.75 № 7 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg814083.html#msg814083)

Scene 5 from White Nights, Op.75 № 8 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815364.html#msg815364)

Before-&-after, Finale-VS.-Sibelius exhibits from the Op.75 № 8| A (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815367.html#msg815367%20%5B/url) | B (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815368.html#msg815368%20%5B/url) | C (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815369.html#msg815369%20%5B/url) | D (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815370.html#msg815370%20%5B/url)

Scene 7 from White Nights, Op.75 № 10 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg816086.html#msg816086)

Canzona (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg827075.html#msg827075), Op.77a № 1 (org solo)

Gigue (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg827138.html#msg827138), Op.77a № 2 (org solo)

26 February De profundis, Op.78 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg396045.html#msg396045) [ Jaya Lakshminarayan & friends ]

Mirage, Op.79a (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg845632.html#msg845632) (alto fl, cl, pf)

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, Op.80 carol for choir, brass quintet, organ & timpani (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg805187.html#msg805187)

Moonrise, Op.84 for brass quintet. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767632.html#msg767632) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

Moonrise, Op.84a for flute choir in six parts. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg761602.html#msg761602) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

15 March Passion rehearsal A (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/dress-rehearsal.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal B (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/shut-up-n-let-music-do-talkin-some-more.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal C (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/corrivideum.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

Conclusion of the 19 Mar 2010 performance by Sine Nomine of the St John Passion, Op.92:

http://www.youtube.com/v/8netMuAHFkI

12 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/revisiting-moon.html) [ k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble (Bloom/Henning/Cienniwa) ]

18 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/later-at-kings.html) [ Bloom/Henning ]

23 May pre-concert rehearsal (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/05/rehearsal-day-of.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

22 June recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/ande-then-there-was-library.html) [ N. Chamberlain/B. Chamberlain/Henning ]

Love is the spirit of this church (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg694587.html#msg694587), Op.85 № 3

Nicodemus brings myrrh and aloes for the burial of the Christ (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg739688.html#msg739688), Op.85 № 4 for cello & piano | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/nicodemus-brings-myrrh-aloes)

For God so loved the world, after Op.87 № 9 {Would you like the Doxology with that?} Yes (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784410.html#msg784410) | No (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784446.html#msg784446) | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/for-god-so-loved-the-world)

The Passion According to St John (http://www.mediafire.com/?wdpk77t7m042s7o), Op.92 (on MediaFire, courtesy of Johan)

Lutosawski’s Lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648397.html#msg648397), Op.96a № 1 (string quartet)

Marginalia (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg647890.html#msg647890), Op.96a № 2 (string quartet)

Après-lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649237.html#msg649237), Op.96a № 3 (string quartet)

Score of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444980.html#msg444980)

MIDI of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg436576.html#msg436576)

Score of Suspension Bridge (In Dave's Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444979.html#msg444979)

MIDI of Suspension Bridge (In Dave's Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444978.html#msg444978)

Score of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg445883.html#msg445883)

MIDI of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg446478.html#msg446478)

Cato's analysis of the Viola Sonata (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg785714.html#msg785714)

Johan's MediaFire folder, including the whole of Dana's première performance of the Viola Sonata (http://www.mediafire.com/?nnp5543z74szn)

Discreet Erasures[/i] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg872593.html#msg872593i), Op.99 for orchestra

Angular Whimsies, Op.100a (bass clarinet, percussion [two players] & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767841.html#msg767841)

Whimsy brevis, Op.100b (bass flute & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg769046.html#msg769046)

http://www.youtube.com/v/OAp3w15ISl4

How to Tell (Chasing the Tail of Nothing), Op.103 (alto flute, clarinet & frame drum); 7 June 2014 performance (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-how-to-tell-chasing-the-tail-of-nothing-op-103-7-june-14)

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648257.html#msg648257), Op.104 № 4

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649947.html#msg649947), Op.104 № 5

Kyrie (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg644073.html#msg644073), Op.106 № 1

Gloria (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg870150.html#msg870150), Op.106 № 2 :: work-in-progress, March 2015

Credo (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg869962.html#msg869962), Op.106 № 3

Sanctus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772439.html#msg869778), Op.106 № 4

(The Sanctus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg871446.html#msg871446), arranged for tuba quartet)

Agnus Dei (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg773090.html#msg773090), Op.106 № 5

Brothers, If They Only Knew It (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780342.html#msg780342), saxophone quartet (after Op.106 № 5)

In the Artist's Studio (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg879937.html#msg880118), Op.107, for 17 winds & harp

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 1, Eritis sicut Deus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg706128.html#msg706128)

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 2, . . . scientes bonum . . . (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg709377.html#msg709377)

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 3, . . . et malum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg714290.html#msg714290)

Thoreau in Concord Jail (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708916.html#msg708916), Op.109 for clarinet solo

http://www.youtube.com/v/OnLYQ748aEg

Airy Distillates (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648674.html#msg648674), Op.110 for flute solo

Annabel Lee (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg704486.html#msg704486), Op.111 for vocal quartet

http://www.youtube.com/v/tN3aMOrzEb8

Misapprehension (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708245.html#msg708245), Op.112 for clarinet choir

The Mystic Trumpeter (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg831867.html#msg831867), Op.113 № 1 for soprano & clarinet

Après-mystère (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737681.html#msg737681), Op.113 № 2 for flute & clarinet And MIDI (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737682.html#msg737682)

http://www.youtube.com/v/7RhH161HhlA

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg756625.html#msg756625), Op.114 № 1 for clarinet & marimba

(very nearly) what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg812042.html#msg812042), Op.114 № 5 for bass clarinet & marimba

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777532.html#msg777532), Op.114a for clarinet, mandocello & double bass

My Island Home (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg766258.html#msg766258), Op.115 for percussion ensemble

http://www.youtube.com/v/hlh61D6COvU

Plotting (y is the new x) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765893.html#msg765893), Op.116 for violin & harpsichord

http://www.youtube.com/v/2vKGfppo0o8

Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg768713.html#msg768713), Op.117 (fl, cl in A, gtr & cb) [ and at Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-jazz-for) ]

When the morning stars sang together, and the sons of God shouted for joy (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770046.html#msg770046), Op.118 № 1 (shakuhachi, drum & handbell choir)

http://www.youtube.com/v/79tPHWpH3UI

Divinum mysterium (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg775091.html#msg775091), Op.118 № 2 (choir unison & handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/MPr7NhE2-Bs

Easter Stikheron (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784746.html#msg784746), Op.118 № 3 (choir SATB & handbells)

Welcome, Happy Morning!, Op.118 № 4 (handbells)

My Lord, What a Morning (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg787524.html#msg787524), Op.118 № 5 (choir & handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/AJzV-RxXiIk

Hymtunes Moscow & Te Deum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg799287.html#msg799287), Op.118 № 6 (handbells)

Musette (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg799287.html#msg799287), Op.118 № 7 (handbells)

Psalm 130 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780713.html#msg780713), Op.118 № 8 [ I think ] (clarinet & bass voice) [work-in-progress]

The Crystalline Ship (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777531.html#msg777531), Op.119 № 1 (mezzo-soprano & baritone saxophone)

I Saw People Walking Around Like Trees (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg782776.html#msg782776), Op.120 (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum)

http://www.youtube.com/v/E0_-CTvtSS8

... illa existimans quia hortulanus esset .... (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg822022.html#msg822022), Op.121 (vc/pf)

Le tombeau de W.A.G. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg792109.html#msg792109), Op.122a (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum) Audio (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-le-tombeau-de-wag-op122a)

A Song of Remembrance, Op.123 (mixed chorus SAB & pf)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg828719)

http://www.youtube.com/v/kYWAm11MX4s

The Mysterious Fruit, Op.124 (mezzo-soprano & marimba)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg866146)

The Mysterious Fruit, Op.124a (mezzo-soprano & pf)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg869135)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 № 1 "Children's Song" (2 vn/va) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg823454.html#msg823454)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 № 2 "Autumn Leaves (Wind Effect)" (2 vn/va) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg844320.html#msg844320)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 № 3 "Scampering Squirrels" (2 vn/va) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg846592.html#msg846592)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 № 4 "Pond at Twilight" (2 vn/va) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847113.html#msg847113)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 № 5 "The Gnomes (Paul's Garden)" (2 vn/va) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg847919)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 № 6 "Cheerful Song on the Wing" (2 vn/va) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg867035)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 № 7 "The Avocado in Winter" (2 vn/va) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg867133)

In the shadow of the kindly Star (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg844302.html#msg844302), Op.126 № 1 (violin solo and handbell choir)

I Want Jesus to Walk With Me (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg838756.html#msg838756), Op.126 № 2 (choir SATB unaccompanied)

Variations on a Basque Carol (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg856400.html#msg856400), Op.126 № 3 (clarinet unaccompanied)

Beach Balls (Red) , Op.125 № 5, org solo [ work in progress ] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg891850.html#msg891850)

Suite, Op.127 № 1 "Summer Song" (vc/pf) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851437.html#msg851437)

Suite, Op.127 № 2 "Valentine" (vc/pf) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851437.html#msg867353) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/op127-no2-valentine)

Notebook for Elaina & Anna, Op.128 № 1 "Out for a Walk" (fl/a sx) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851363.html#msg851363)

8 Oct 2013 recital at King's Chapel (http://instantencore.com/music/details.aspx?PId=5106840)

Henningmusick at ReverbNation (http://www.reverbnation.com/karlhenning).

Henningmusick at Instant Encore (http://instantencore.com/contributor/contributor.aspx?CId=5142566).

About an hour's worth of Henningmusick, too, at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1)

The 9th Ear at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/9th-ear).


And: Maria appears on the evening news in DC (http://www.wjla.com/articles/2014/04/cold-weather-approaches-cherry-blossoms-pass-peak-102154.html).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on May 13, 2015, 07:30:27 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 13, 2015, 06:40:31 AM
And in the same folder, look what I found . . . (I owe someone a [much belated] sound file . . . .)

Well, this is unexpected!  If you place the eccentrically named Second Tuba Concerto here I will be really surprised!   8)

I made this arrangement for organ of a march from Joachim Raff's Fifth Symphony, a favorite of my brother, for the wedding of his sister-in-law.  She happened to hear it playing at his house one day, and said: "That's the music I want at my wedding!"

So he called me to reduce the score for an organ: fortunately, the score was available at a university library not too far away from where we were living at the time.  I needed to compose an ending, so the last few bars are my invention, the only thing I have composed since swearing off the vocation long ago.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on May 13, 2015, 07:39:36 AM
Quote from: Cato on March 20, 2014, 03:17:00 PM
Here it is: my analysis of Karl's Viola Sonata:

In the first movement, you hear the shadow of Alban Berg in the Viola: a mysterious yearning arises from a kind of struggling non-tonal tonality.  Note that even in the first bar, in the 5:4 figure of 16ths, one hears a kind of tonality in the broken D# (= Eb) Bb (= A#) Eb (= D#) chord, and then again in bar 2, note the broken up D major scale in the 5:4 figure, nearly emphasized by the accent mark on the D after the 16th rest.  Bar 3 has the little march figure which again has an aroma of traditional tonality (F minor, starting with the C-F figure at the end of bar 2), and tells us that maybe the Viola has been wanting to be in F minor from the start, but cannot decide.  The seeming chaos in the piano, with its B/A# and D/C# in the bass, and similarly wide-spaced dissonances in the treble, would apparently not be involved, but listen carefully to the odd E major in the piano in bars 3 and 4, which the Viola picks up in its partially contrary figure at the beginning of bar 4.

The chord at the end of bar 4, with its open fifths in the piano and the Viola's minor second G#/A stubbornly refusing to accept the engagement ring from either suitor, will become very important motivically, as it is paralleled in bars 28-31, and in bars 203-205, repeated nearly verbatim in bar 41, and paralleled again in the conclusion. The minor second in the Viola can of course be heard as a variation on the major 7ths in the piano's bass at the beginning.  This idea is reinforced in bar 7 in the piano, where the bass ascends from Bb to Bb to G#, while the treble and the Viola hold an A.

Lest ye think that the little minor second is just a moment's hesitation, let me send you to bar 14, where for a moment both instruments play G#, but then the piano plays F#2/G# on the last beat, and to the Meno mosso section at bar 45, where things are seemingly in accord, with a unison on B in both instruments, but immediately we get a disagreement (Bb in the piano/A# in the Viola), followed by a C/Db and then in bar 46 we hear that G#/A, resolved into a unison to be sure, but then note the minor seconds in bars 49 and 50 (nicely played in the performance).  This is one of the more comically poignant, or poignantly comic parts of the work.

The Piu mosso section at bar 59 shows a variation on the 5:4 motif from the opening melody.  The motif is now legalized with a time signature of its own (5/16), but does return in the piano for a moment in bar 64.  Of interest rhythmically and motivically are bars 66-72: the music struggles upward through major and minor seconds for a while.  In bar 69 the 5:4 figure in the piano sets the stage for an erratic ascent from B to C, with a minor ninth crescendo in bar 72.

The delicious Slow (but with life) part (bars 83-108) shows variations on the previous motifs (bar 86 develops the 5:4 figure, and the double open fifths in bar 87),  and I like how the wide leaps in the piano presage the sudden drop in the Viola in bars 97-98.  Octaves abound, but not for long, as the music fragments to a kind of pointillism in bars 109-132.  The open-fifths-vs.-minor-second debate is heard in the piano in bar 122, just to make sure you are paying attention, and that 5:4 figure now appears as a 5:6 in the base.

And then my favorite part: the completely schizoid Piu mosso ancora! (Bars 133-176) The section continues to play with items already established, e.g. hear the bass part of the piano continue the minor/major 2nd/7th/9th patterns, while the treble plays around with the motifs introduced back in bar 95ff. and 106-107.  Listen to how they contrast with the melodic line in the Viola, with trills (136-137), emphatically accented 16ths, the 5:4 and new 6:4 figures, while the piano obediently avoids such rhythmically complexities, allowing only some syncopations.  And I must remark upon how well the premiere performance handled this section!

In bars 177 the music develops the earlier Piu mosso (bars 59-82) and drives toward a climax where a variation of the opening is proclaimed beginning at bar 201.  During this drive, note again the presence of those minor/major 2nd/7th/9th patterns: bars 189 and 194-195 are especially impressive here, the latter two bars show a minor second expanding to a third and then a fourth, leading to the open fifths in the treble in the next two bars.

As mentioned earlier, those Beethovenian chords from bar 4 return in bars 203-205.  We then hear a brilliant, condensed, and varied recapitulation of the most important parts of the entire movement (e.g. listen to the piano in bars 212-214 and in the bass only to 218 and compare it to bars 95-102, while above one hears a near apotheosis of the 5:4 figure interspersed with continual variations on it: check out e.g. bar 219 where the Viola plays an eighth-note triplet with a duplet, as well as the bass part in the piano in bars 220-221.  Bar 221 is particularly fascinating with the way motivic and rhythmic elements coalesce in the piano, before our Beethovenian chords put an end to this serious yet playful and highly expressive movement! 

Suspension Bridge: Karl has pointed out two of the building blocks of this bridge movement.  The first is a scale (see e.g. bar 85 in the piano) spanning two octaves, allowing both dissonance and a pentatonic warmth.  The second block is a "periodic rhythmic pattern which needs 73 measures of 3/2 to play out."  The listener certainly does not need to recognize either of these, but the composer sets such limits for himself as guideposts toward continual inspiration.

Ever since hearing the opening to Mahler's Tenth Symphony (on the violas!), and the long chant-like phrases in the Tenth of Shostakovich, I am a sucker for long, lonely, unaccompanied themes!  So you can predict that the unadorned 20-bar Viola theme at the start of Suspension Bridge, the Second Movement of the Viola Sonata, is something which would appeal to me.  The theme almost has a hymn-like character, and is in G with only a few, but very delicious, chromatic wanderings (e.g. the Ab-Abb in bar 5, carrying forward the minor-second motif from the previous movement). 

The piano offers an ascent from a "G" abyss in bar 20, with notes often rising in 6ths (e.g. bars 20-33) until the end of the section, where some leaps of a 7th occur.  The 6ths can be heard as inversions of the 3rds in the Viola theme (e.g. from the half-note in bar 32 to 38), providing thematic-harmonic unity in a section where the long, Adagio-Largo line needs stabilizing.  The section ends with an open fifth D-A to which A an octave lower and then a deep B octave are added.  We then hear our 5:4 friend (in assorted guises) from the First Movement, while the piano revisits (again beneath various masks) the 7th and 9th chords (e.g. bars 50-54).  The piano's music recalls bars 83-94 from the First Movement.  Of interest are the insistent duplets and triplets in the Viola, which link the music rhythmically to similar insistent figures found throughout the First Movement (bars 42-43, 56, 72, and the final bar). 

Of course, these figures are also presaging similar things in the last movement, which makes one wonder if the first two movements are not elaborately inventive variations on elements from the Tango in Boston.  As befits a middle movement named Suspension Bridge the music connects itself most impressively to both of the outer movements. 
 
To return: the piano attempts to raise the bridge with the help of the 5:4 figure going up eccentric scales, but things fall apart by bar 64, where the piano reminds us that the minor-second motif has not disappeared!  And speaking of insistent figures, there is a nearly constant F/E 7th in the bass between bars 64 and 78, while our friends (the major and minor seconds in 66-67 and 75-76, the 5:4 figure) frolic back and forth, ending with the return of a variation in Eb minor of the Viola's opening statement.

Then in bar 80, starting on G in the bass (the key of the Viola's opening), the piano starts charging upward, while the Viola also rises up a D major-minor scale played in octaves.  The section leads to a Maestoso with a series of (mostly) hexachords in the piano, wherein one picks up open and diminished fifths, 7ths, and 9ths, (e.g. bar 95 C/G/B/A#/C#/G#). These point backward (e.g. bars 83-94 in Fair Warning) and forward (e.g. bars 105-113 in the Finale).

Bars 101-120 present an enigmatic dialogue with the Viola speaking pizzicatoly and the piano playing 5 8th notes against 4 (cf. the 5:4 motif), with an emphasis on our motivic intervals of 2nds, 5ths, 7ths, and 9ths.  And a cadenza for the Viola – starting on G – parallels both the heaven-storming of the piano in bars 80-92 and the preceding dialogue: note how the louder triplets form one voice contrasting with a second voice of soft 16ths. 

Punctuated by the piano (fortissimo) with a hexachord (Db/Ab/C in the bass, Eb/F/Cb in the treble), the cadenza continues now with large chords on the Viola, harkening back to the piano's Maestoso section: check bar 142-143, where the minor second (C#/D) "resolves" into a F#/C/E 7th chord.  The chords also presage a similar section in the Finale (e.g. bars 105-114 in the Tango in Boston), which even occasionally uses the same chordal sequences (cf. the two chords at the beginning of bar 147 with bars 105-106 in the Tango in Boston.  A repeated chord (D/B/F#/E) ends the cadenza, and brings us to another dialogue between the two instruments, even more antiphonal than before, with an exotic array of rhythmic figures repeating the same notes, as if a Martian Morse code were being transmitted.  In fact, however, one tastes here some of the "tango-ish" aspects of the last movement. 

From this exotic soundscape we plunge downward on the piano – starting on (a high) G – while the 5:4 motif is heard in the Viola, and is soon echoed in the piano.  After the ff climax, the Viola plays a Largo version of the opening Adagio, again in a kind of key of G, with which the piano quietly and sweetly (dolce) disagrees in the final bar with a D#/C# 7th in the bass, which we easily understand, since a 7th has been heard in the bass before (on F/E in bars 64-78).  We have gone full circle, but discover that circle is actually a Möbius strip, so that we are no longer back at the beginning but somewhere else...maybe we are in Boston and ready to tango! 


For the Tango in Boston, the subtitle Dances With Shades is perhaps instructive: one can assume the reference is not to guys in sunglasses, but to ghosts and the pirouettes they might be making.  (Of course, maybe the ghosts are wearing sunglasses!)  In either case, one hears a rather mysterious and ghostly opening with our melodic and harmonic friends from earlier: the assorted seconds/sevenths/ninths and assorted fourths and fifths.  In the very first bar, an Ab in the bass of the piano is answered by a C/F# and then a D/C#, and soon a G in the Viola joins that bass Ab.  This opening section reminds one of an earlier sequence in Fair Warning (cf. bars 82-90).  And the melodic motif at 24-27 in the piano's treble evokes the spirit of Erwartung.  After dancing up a quasi E major scale, the Viola sings on C# and D# while the piano provides a tango beat with a chord of B/C/F leading to A#/D/F#.  Of interest is the bass rocking back and forth on the fourth-fifth pattern of A-E-E-A, providing a temporary "E" background and a yearning in the Viola line with that C#-D# theme.

At bar 33, the piano begins a bass ground in C-Db-Ab (or A)-F, while the Viola again struggles up that quasi E major scale, finally arriving at the theme from bars 19-22 now played in octaves.  Deliciously evocative is the end of the section (bar 47) where the Db octave on the Viola fades away with a chord of Db/G/C in the piano.  This continues the minor-second element (Db/C) heard in the first two movements.  Also, as part of a final movement's summation of previous material, the Viola's music here might be heard as a variational reminiscence of bars 55-62 from the second movement.

And speaking of bass grounds, in the next section (bars 49-69) listen to the "Scott Joplin Channels Schoenberg c. 1915" in the piano's left hand, where our 5:4 figure dances "with intensity" with (or against) the Viola's dance played mainly in thirds. and using 5 8th notes tangoing on top of the piano's 5:4 notes, thereby creating a giddy contrast for the ear.  There is also an occasional 7:8 figure with 16ths in the piano: it begins on a low G# and rumbles upward to F (bar 54), then on D to B (bars 58 and 66) before reaching G# again at the end of bar 69.  (See Karl's previous comment on the multi-octave scale in the opening comments about Suspension Bridge.)  Our destination is not G#, but (of course) the A, a minor ninth higher (bar 70).  But the Viola has been busy during all this too!  The 5-patterning is also heard in the descending figure in the Viola (beginning at the treble clef bars 66-67) and later in its ascending figures (bars 68-69).  And the 7-pattern is heard in a 7-note descending motif (bars 62-63, 65, 67-68).

The unison on A (bars 70-71) is quickly disturbed by a Bb and G#, which is right in character!  We then return nearly to the beginning of Fair Warning with a startling variation on the Viola theme from that movement (cf. bars 71-80 with Fair Warning's bars 7-18).  The piano continues its 5:4 motif interspersed with groups of 7 notes (e.g. the  bass in bars 73-74, 77, 79 vs. the treble in bar 80).  Suddenly at bar 81we enter an A minor/major area, with a simple pizzicato theme, which strikes my ear as evocative of an ancient Greek melody.  Then after the piano intones a mysterious 9th chord (A/F/B), we hear a transposition of some of the opening bars (24-30) with some variations: rather than the rising pizzicato of bars 33-41, we now have a very lugubrious theme (from the last beat of bar 89 to 104): if it is not quite a danse macabre, it is Herrmannesque, where octaves are just as disconcerting as 2nds, 7ths, or 9ths.  This leads to a Largamente where the Viola returns to its cadenza chords of Suspension Bridge, but this time the piano adds its voice (cf. bars 137-142 of Suspension Bridge with bars 105-114). 

The Adagietto (bars 115-132) takes us back to Fair Warning's Meno mosso (bars 45-58) section: if it is not quite a variation, it is certainly a reconfiguration of that earlier section.  Two massive hexachords chords conclude the section, leading to a Vivo finale which the piano insists must be in C, while the Viola plays rhythmic elements heard earlier which emphasize a strident B minor (e.g. the D/B in bars 133-135 along with the C#-B/F# figures throughout the finale). 

A purely personal and no doubt idiosyncratic reaction to the final page: I was reminded of the thunderous finale to Rachmaninov's First Symphony.  Perhaps it was the repetition of the motifs in the bass of the piano, but the connection was immediate.

If the essay has helped to illuminate some things for a listener, then its purpose has been fulfilled.  Ultimately, Karl Henning's Sonata for Viola and Piano Opus 102 sings for itself and will illuminate the listener with its tour through an unknown soulscape.   

And speaking of the archives, let me again recommend another masterpiece here from Karl Henning, the Viola Sonata.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 13, 2015, 08:01:32 AM
Well, and this may be the Summer of the Clarinet Sonata.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 14, 2015, 03:53:32 AM
Perhaps the most interesting thing for me about this revisitation (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,19693.msg893083.html#msg893083) is:  I'd forgotten entirely about these, let's call them poetic attempts, for decades — which is not true of the music I wrote at the same time.  And in fact, yesterday evening I started a fresh Sibelius edition of a short piano piece from that era (a piece which Luke has seen in MS., though he probably cannot remember it, and no fault to him  ;) )

I am reserving judgement even on that piano piece until I finish the process of this new edition . . . but it's uncanny how it brings me back, and in a way that the p. a. do not, or do not with anything like the same power.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 14, 2015, 06:26:23 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 02, 2015, 02:46:21 PM
Hah!

Well, here we are:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/998632367/triad-bostons-choral-collective (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/998632367/triad-bostons-choral-collective)

We already have pledges for 75% of our Kickstarter goal!  (And I have word that someone who has commissioned Henningmusick in the past ponied up a solid 10% of that goal.)

Our "concert post mortem" and où allons, maintenant? meeting is this coming Monday;  will report!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 14, 2015, 04:46:54 PM
Second day, at an easy pace, of creating the Sibelius file of a piece I wrote in St Petersburg, back when:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on May 15, 2015, 07:16:24 AM
Here is the poem which Karl will use for one of his next vocal works: he wanted a monodrama sung by a woman.

From the Pit of a Cave in the Cloud

Transformed,
Novembering the bells of God's soul,
Encased,
Unraveling cocoons of vile days,
I knew the purpose of my life.

Evil,
Dictatormenting the hells of my soul
Unswayed,
By slaughtering the worms of vile ways,
I knew the purpose of my strife.

That young girl,
A walking husk burned and enslaved
And burning with future dreams of limbs
gray and bleached!
Can you see her?

That young girl,
A desert rock boiled and despoiled
And boiling with daggered teeth and hands
Weird and wild!
Do you know her?

The desert men in the ancient robes
With modern tools for killing,
Burned and murdered the ancient town
Whose modern fools were willing
To believe their promises of mercy.

One desert man in an ancient robe
Sought young girls here for pilling.
Scorned, he captured one certain girl
With soul and mind unwilling
To believe his promises of mercy.

Branded the boys, banded the girls,
For the master lay in silk
With desires for skin of milk,
And the maidens must still his thirst.

Whipping the boys, stripping the girls,
And the maidens cried in vain,
In the tent a man inane
Had a dagger to change their wills.




A maiden of the north,
Of unyielding will,
Spirit of unchanging stone,
And a stone of unchanging spirit,
Remains a cave unknown.
Can you see her?

This diamond of the north,
Of undying strength,
Sneering at unbridled lust,
And a lust of unbridled sneering,
Awaits a time of trust.
Do you know her?

But the master must be obeyed!
To yield she will be made!
Beaten and racked and racked and beaten,
The diamond is cut for the master's hand,
Savaged and clubbed and clubbed and savaged,
The maiden has left for the spirit's land.

For the maiden must be amazed
By worlds that she has raised!
Golden and saved and saved and golden,
The diamond is free from the master's hand,
Savaged and clubbed and clubbed and savaged,
The maiden now lives in the spirit's land.

Fury failed to sway the girl:
Kindness, thought the man,
Will force her body to unfurl,
Kindness, thought the man
Will force her spirit to uncurl,
And then the world is right!

Kindness then the girl did hear,
Trickster, thought the girl,
I'll bring my body to his ear,
Kindness, thought the man,
Has to the maiden made me dear,
And now the world is right!

The dictator of the sands,
Tormentor and master of closed young belles
Now gasps to see the girl's legs smile,
And the maiden holds her breath,
As her legs so swift and with grim delight
Clamp and choke and strangle his neck,
While the maiden holds her breath,
The dictator of the sands,
Tormentor and master of closed young shells
Now gasps to stay alive and scream,
But the maiden brings him death.

Freedom is born from evil's demise,
Purpose is born from freedom:
In the robes of the dead man,
The prince of the sands,
The girl escaped the hands
Of the slavers.

Courage is born from evil's demise,
Constant the need for vengeance,
With the ax of her new soul,
The queen of the sands,
The girl did break the bands
Of the captives.

Roaming the desert and questing for evil,
With knives and fire and guns and ropes
The Great Protector
Did stab and burn and shoot and hang
The demons dancing around her.

Freeing the captives while questing for evil,
With sharks in heart and hands of knives
The Great Protector
Did hunt and stalk and clutch and slay
The devils killing around her.

Saving others,
Cleansing the desert,
Did she save and cleanse herself?
Sisters and brothers,
I am now alone,
I am

Transformed,
Novembering the bells of God's soul,
Encased,
Unraveling cocoons of vile days,
I am the purpose of my life.

Evil,
Dictatormenting the hells of my soul
Unswayed,
By slaughtering the worms of vile ways,
I am the purpose of my soul.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 15, 2015, 07:23:55 AM
Quote from: Cato on May 15, 2015, 07:16:24 AM
Here is the poem which Karl will use for one of his next vocal works: he wanted a monodrama sung by a woman.

From the Pit of a Cave in the Cloud

Evelyn Griffin, who did such a cracking job with The Mystic Trumpeter, is game for a fresh work.

Peter H. Bloom and Dan Meyers are both on board;  and although I was at first planning to employ Dan again as percussionist, he made me welcome to have him play woodwinds.  And my response was, "Which?"

So Peter will double on piccolo and bass flute (less crazy than it may sound);  Dan on soprano and tenor recorders.  At first, too, I was supposing that I would play clarinet . . . but with the evolving instrumentation, I thought, Why not have an all-flute accompaniment?  And since I am conducting, why not compose more complicated textures than I might, with no conductor?

I am only waiting to confirm the availability of another flutist (on C flute, certainly, and possibly to double on alto) before I begin composition.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on May 15, 2015, 08:19:14 AM
I should mention that the above poem is based upon a section of a novel still unpublished: From the Caves of the Cloud.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 15, 2015, 09:41:12 AM
Quote from: Cato on May 15, 2015, 08:19:14 AM
I should mention that the above poem is based upon a section of a novel still unpublished: From the Caves of the Cloud.

Which I can recommend heartily.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 17, 2015, 08:55:01 AM
Well, it is done. I have not actually changed even a note, but it looks different notationally than my Ur-text, because I have finally formally recognized in the notation what I had always done when playing through the piece.  Is it any good?  I certainly still like it;  but I do wonder if I am not simply too wound up in the piece, not to like it, to care for it.  Why?  The partial answers include:  My formal schooling was done, and I was able again to do some musical things which some, at least, of my instructors would have challenged, and I should not have had any answer better than, "Well, I think I like it."  The beauty of St Petersburg, especially at the time of the White Nights.  The overwhelming charm and command of my wife's artwork, and exulting in her talent.  The agreeable haze of being newly wed, which (again) has an extra magical element in the city of the White Nights.

So, whether or not it is really any good, here is my Just-Another-I-IV-V Tune.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on May 17, 2015, 09:06:15 AM
White Nights in St Petersburg? As the sun won't set for almost three weeks where I'll be spending my summer, I'd say that is due to the light pollution in St Pb ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 17, 2015, 09:06:52 AM
At this point, may well be  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 17, 2015, 09:07:36 AM
And, YHM, Karlo!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on May 17, 2015, 09:15:06 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 17, 2015, 09:07:36 AM
And, YHM, Karlo!
Cheers, looks & sounds good.  8)
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 17, 2015, 11:04:27 AM
Henningmusick imminent!

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/17/c2c97f74f3f31121f87440e93afd2146.jpg)
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 17, 2015, 11:05:21 AM
Dratted Tapatalk! Sideways photo ....8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on May 17, 2015, 11:29:52 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 17, 2015, 11:05:21 AM
Dratted Tapatalk! Sideways photo ....8)

So is that Johann Friedrich Henning?  $:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 18, 2015, 10:50:00 AM
I must post, though it break James's heart . . .

Quote from: Cato on May 17, 2015, 11:29:52 AM
So is that Johann Friedrich Henning?  $:)

No!  Frederick Bruce Henning  8)

The quartet sang beautifully (the Stravinsky The Dove descending breaks the air was especially delightful).  They performed my Annabel Lee even better than the première performance, but you must take my word for it, as I do not expect there was a recording.  (I originally intended to bring my device . . . I did not so much modify my intention, as allow the day's extra demands to distract me.) (There is rather a long-shot of a chance that Carola's husband recorded the concert;  but I saw him with children, not with his laptop.)

It was a warm day, not unpleasantly so out of doors, but the atmosphere inside the historic Loring-Greenough house (http://loring-greenough.org/) was rather stifling;  it must have been taxing to sing with as much energy as they did!

I was asked to stand to acknowledge applause after my piece;  at least three members of the audience separately made a point of telling me how much they liked the piece.  One gentleman particularly told me that I had managed to get into the heart of the poem.

It was a bittersweet occasion;  it was the tenth anniversary of the Libella Quartet . . . but Carola's family are moving to London soon, so it is more or less the break-up of the group for the foreseeable future.  I did tell Carola that, should she have any trouble finding a marimbist in London, there is a piano version of The Mysterious Fruit.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 18, 2015, 10:56:38 AM
Tonight is our Where do we go from here? Triad meeting.  Whatever else happens, supporters have already exceeded our Kickstarter goal (and there are 14 days yet in the campaign).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Luke on May 18, 2015, 11:00:48 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 17, 2015, 08:55:01 AM
Well, it is done. I have not actually changed even a note, but it looks different notationally than my Ur-text, because I have finally formally recognized in the notation what I had always done when playing through the piece.  Is it any good?  I certainly still like it;  but I do wonder if I am not simply too wound up in the piece, not to like it, to care for it.  Why?  The partial answers include:  My formal schooling was done, and I was able again to do some musical things which some, at least, of my instructors would have challenged, and I should not have had any answer better than, "Well, I think I like it."  The beauty of St Petersburg, especially at the time of the White Nights.  The overwhelming charm and command of my wife's artwork, and exulting in her talent.  The agreeable haze of being newly wed, which (again) has an extra magical element in the city of the White Nights.

So, whether or not it is really any good, here is my Just-Another-I-IV-V Tune.

Downloaded, printed and played through as my last act at school today, after an long, long afternoon of rehearsing, to prepare me for the equally long, long drive home. Really beautiful, the calm yet intriguing harmonic journey judged with such expertise - just the tonic required! Resonant and gorgeous sonority, too...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 18, 2015, 11:02:52 AM
Quote from: Luke on May 18, 2015, 11:00:48 AM
Downloaded, printed and played through as my last act at school today, after an long, long afternoon of rehearsing, to prepare me for the equally long, long drive home. Really beautiful, the calm yet intriguing harmonic journey judged with such expertise - just the tonic required! Resonant and gorgeous sonority, too...

Many thanks!  I've sent it to the pianist who accompanied Dana in the Viola Sonata, too.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 18, 2015, 11:03:03 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 29, 2015, 09:13:55 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 20, 2015, 06:52:13 AM
My most estimable colleague Peter H. Bloom has put me in touch with a student of his who (a) performs as part of a fl/cl/pf trio (hence my reaching out to her to purchase that version of the Fragments of « Morning Has Broken » (http://www.luxnova.com/lnpwebstore/catalog.php?pcode=LNP-0287)), and (b) leads (and/or performs in) a double woodwind quintet, so I have offered to write something . . . .

This was a ball I dropped, after an initial exchange of e-mail messages.  I've reached out anew today.

I have heard again from the flutist!  Hope is alive!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 18, 2015, 02:47:21 PM
On a roll here . . . this one I wrote while yet in Buffalo/Rochester.


I originally titled it Half-Information (Innocence), but I later considered the title too cynical by half, and unsuited to the music.
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Post by: Karl Henning on May 19, 2015, 01:36:56 AM
Revisiting Spring in Her Step, I am puzzled at my own history with it.  I certainly liked it, believed in it as I was writing it (and in some ways, I was 'stretching' compositionally with it).  But at some point soon after, I wasn't sure I liked it much at all . . . and that was sort of my mental default for decades (not that I actively thought of the piece much, if at all).  Brushing it up now in Sibelius, I think it charming (as I meant, underneath the overachieving working-title), and I am smacking myself (only figuratively) for poo-pooing the piece all these years.
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 19, 2015, 02:50:08 AM
Thinking about the Petersburg Nocturne ... at both UVa (where my instructors were helpful and mindful of my development, of my need to acquire the tools) and UB (where the flogging of New Music had its undeniably toxic aspects) I was encouraged to stretch my compositional technique.  In Petersburg, after my formal schooling was done (but I was still composing a large piece which would need to serve for a doctoral dissertation), I was mentally and artistically refreshed by the thought that I was now free to write something quite simple. But that reflection was also stimulating, as I now had an awareness of just what a challenge it is to write something both simple, and good.

So even as I made gradual progress on the dissertation (and amused my artistically accomplished wife & mom-in-law with my charts, schemata, and tables of numbers), I wrote and shaped the occasional short, simple piano piece, generally keeping the music more or less within my undeniably modest keyboard technique.

At this remove in time, it relieves me, rather, to find that I managed to write these simple things which, I think, yet breathe life, where I find myself in serious doubt whether any of the music of the dissertation is salvageable. Which suggests to me that these innocuous and apparently trivial piano pieces are in fact (in some ways) the most important things I've written, since they were the work through whose making I learnt to be at ease, by being my musical self, without needing to mold myself to some external demand.
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Post by: Luke on May 19, 2015, 02:55:59 AM
Very interesting, that, Karl. I have had similar feelings about some of my music - in my case that the most important pieces (important for my subsequent development more than in their own right, perhaps) have perhaps been the ones where I've just allowed things to happen without constraints and without too much planning.They allowed me to be my own 'musical self' and thus, after a while, to discover exactly what that actually is. Interesting to see that something vaguely similar happened in your much more accomplished and productive case.
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Post by: Karl Henning on May 19, 2015, 03:19:36 AM
I appreciate your kind reception of my ramblings!

I haven't quite fathomed my "learnt disaffection" for Spring in Her Step . . . but maybe that will become illumined for me as I finish the fresh edition.  Or, I may content myself with the fact that, now, I just enjoy it again.
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Post by: Cato on May 19, 2015, 03:33:31 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 19, 2015, 02:50:08 AM
Which suggests to me that these innocuous and apparently trivial piano pieces are in fact (in some ways) the most important things I've written, since they were the work through whose making I learnt to be at ease, by being my musical self, without needing to mold myself to some external demand.

Quote from: Luke on May 19, 2015, 02:55:59 AM
Very interesting, that, Karl. I have had similar feelings about some of my music - in my case that the most important pieces (important for my subsequent development more than in their own right, perhaps) have perhaps been the ones where I've just allowed things to happen without constraints and without too much planning.They allowed me to be my own 'musical self' and thus, after a while, to discover exactly what that actually is. Interesting to see that something vaguely similar happened in your much more accomplished and productive case.

Such are the creative journeys of the artist: not only do you discover what you are as a composer, in conjunction with what you want to become, you also discover by definition what you are not, and what you do not want to become.

And following the inner intuition - assuming that the gift has been well nurtured - is invariably the correct way.

Quote from: karlhenning on May 19, 2015, 03:19:36 AM
I appreciate your kind reception of my ramblings!

I haven't quite fathomed my "learnt disaffection" for Spring in Her Step . . .

This is a not unknown phenomenon: the artist views early things as "juvenilia" unworthy of sharing space with the later works.  And then, decades later, the creator wonders why he had ever rejected these earlier accomplishments, as if God could disdain the miracle of atoms and only appreciate their later accretions.
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Post by: Karl Henning on May 19, 2015, 03:42:04 AM
May it have been that I needed to write the Passion and the Viola Sonata, in order to give Spring in Her Step leave to be itself, perhaps?
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Post by: Karl Henning on May 19, 2015, 03:53:01 AM
Well, and now I wonder if part of it is . . . I wrote it, liking the sound, and how it feels in the hands, but — and I am thinking of Luke's fascination with manuscript — did I dislike the look of it on my manuscript page?

Is that just hopelessly bizarre?
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Post by: Cato on May 19, 2015, 04:02:17 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 19, 2015, 03:42:04 AM
May it have been that I needed to write the Passion and the Viola Sonata, in order to give Spring in Her Step leave
Quote from: karlhenning on May 19, 2015, 03:53:01 AM
Well, and now I wonder if part of it is . . . I wrote it, liking the sound, and how it feels in the hands, but — and I am thinking of Luke's fascination with manuscript — did I dislike the look of it on my manuscript page?


I think, yes, the later accomplishments shine their own light upon the earlier ones.

And quite possibly "yes" for the "look of the manuscript."  Teachers will tell you that one must beware of a paper where the handwriting is beautiful, but the content is lacking, and avoid being biased by execrable penmanship, whose content - perversely almost - is most excellent.   0:)
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Post by: Luke on May 19, 2015, 04:53:53 AM
This is all fascinating reading - the sort of thing I've mused on wrt to my own compositions many a time.

I have to admit there are plenty of pieces of mine which I've fallen out of love with. In fact I'm often rather ashamed of them, I don't recognise the person who wrote them, or even think much of him, either... sometimes I do come round to them, but by no means all the time. In fact in some respects I'd rather draw a veil over most of what I wrote before about 2006/7 and some of what I've written subsequently, too. Awful, isn't it?

Re the question of being influenced by the look of the manuscript - in my case I do tend to find that my best music also looks best, but I think that's because my orthography is more expressive, excited and free when the ideas are flowing most freely. Even the feel of creating the music on paper, physically, is involved here. I suspect that Sibelius has really hampered my composing, actually, because it tempts me away from that initial pen-on-paper exploration too soon, and that is something I need to remedy. No time to talk more about it now, unfortunately...
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Post by: Karl Henning on May 19, 2015, 04:40:18 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 18, 2015, 02:47:21 PM
On a roll here . . . this one I wrote while yet in Buffalo/Rochester.

I originally titled it Half-Information (Innocence), but I later considered the title too cynical by half, and unsuited to the music.

Here 'tis done.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 20, 2015, 01:12:21 AM
(I added the title of the overall Suite.)
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Post by: Karl Henning on May 20, 2015, 03:21:11 AM
And here is the first page of the piece as it has looked up at me from the paper for decades . . . it seems to scream "these are the materials I had to work with, bear with me."  Which I guess means, I was insufficiently imaginative.  But I am perfectly happy with the new look of the score.
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Post by: Luke on May 20, 2015, 03:42:03 AM
Isn't it odd how these impressions strike us. As the mere onlooker, I can't see the difference - but when I'm the creator, I've often felt exactly the same way.
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Post by: Karl Henning on May 20, 2015, 03:45:44 AM
!!

:)
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Post by: Cato on May 20, 2015, 03:55:45 AM
A very nice and neat manuscript!  You would have made an excellent copyist in the monastery!   8)
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Post by: Karl Henning on May 20, 2015, 04:05:17 AM
It's short and quirky, but I find I don't get tired of it . . . I think it a good start to a set of five pieces.

As I told Cato off-line (I was composing this as a reply to Luke, and here you've joined in, Lee, sorry to seem to address you in third person!), I had first written three short pieces for Luk Vaes when we were at Buffalo together;  I called them Little Towns, Low Countries (Luk being Belgian), and I originally had a grand scheme of a set of 11 pieces.

I left upstate New York for, first, Tallinn, and then St Petersburg after;  and the "important" thing I needed to compose was my doctoral dissertation, five movements, three soli voices and wind ensemble, on mostly-rather-goofy texts of my own.  I had finished the two shorter movements (the second and fourth) before leaving New York.  I hardly composed much when in Tallinn, actually (though I got back into something of a writing groove the spring of the second year I taught there, hold that thought);  and even when I had got settled in Petersburg, it was a while before I could motivate myself to address my dissertation . . . and at times I would write another short piano piece to fill out the tale for Little Towns, Low Countries.

I did eventually finish both the dissertation (a score which probably deserves to die in obscurity) and 11 and more piano pieces.  On returning to the states, though, I was not convinced that the 11 pieces much belonged together as a group (a couple of the pieces were disproportionately long, as I thought at the time), so I parceled them out into two suites, plus the independent To Melt From a Distance, which is probably the most nearly good thing I composed while in Tallinn.

But I am now playing with the idea of arranging the 11 in an alternative "as originally conceived" Suite, although that is arguably already a misnomer, since I do not recall ever settling on an order for the 11 in a Suite as I had earlier intended . . . .
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Post by: Karl Henning on May 20, 2015, 05:57:21 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 18, 2015, 10:56:38 AM
Tonight is our Where do we go from here? Triad meeting.  Whatever else happens, supporters have already exceeded our Kickstarter goal (and there are 14 days yet in the campaign).

The meeting was an agreeable balance of personable review (as a collective, there is a lot of delegation of the "here is something that wants doing, which of us has an inclination to tackle it?" sort, and it was nice to go around with "these are the things I did to contribute to our mutual goal") and the inevitable organizational tasks . . . we've had pro tem officers, so it was needful to discuss just how we think we want to be organized, and to elect a president, treasurer and secretary for the coming year, e.g.  Our secretary (a retiree with all the time and much of the inclination to shoulder the task) has done yeoman's work, and is presently submitting a proposed budget to Fractured Atlas.  The plan seems to be three concerts for the 2015-16 season (that is a question which was hinted at but not actually addressed Monday night), and we are planning both to learn and present new pieces, and keep music we've already performed as repertory.  One wonderfully interesting proposal is that we do a concert for students at Currie College (one of our members is on the faculty) as educational outreach.

So there, I think, it is.  The president, David, is going to be traveling most of the summer, so it is unclear to me just what organizational work may get done before the fall, and yet . . . if we wait until the fall . . . .

Oh! another item of business which was decided on was that we will aim for an first concert in November;  the college outreach event would be essentially the 11 May program refreshed.
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Post by: Karl Henning on May 20, 2015, 05:59:35 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 10, 2015, 02:33:10 PM
Also, this weekend I've at last taken the viola-&-string-orchestra version of the Canzona & Gigue, and "backed it into" a va/org version.  So the time has not merely been a matter of apparent delay on the brief organ piece . . . .

Paul Cienniwa is going to play the première of the organ solo version (Op.77a) as the prelude to the FCB service on Sunday, 7 June.  That means it will be played before the live radio broadcast . . . not sure if it will get recorded, but I guess I know whom to contact to make the request.
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Post by: Karl Henning on May 20, 2015, 06:02:52 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 29, 2015, 09:13:55 AM
This was a ball I dropped, after an initial exchange of e-mail messages.  I've reached out anew today.

Okay, Carol is in for the 27 October concert, and thus, in for the new piece.

Quote from: Cato on May 15, 2015, 07:16:24 AM
Here is the poem which Karl will use for one of his next vocal works: he wanted a monodrama sung by a woman.

From the Pit of a Cave in the Cloud

Transformed,
Novembering the bells of God’s soul,
Encased,
Unraveling cocoons of vile days,
I knew the purpose of my life.

Evil,
Dictatormenting the hells of my soul
Unswayed,
By slaughtering the worms of vile ways,
I knew the purpose of my strife.

That young girl,
A walking husk burned and enslaved
And burning with future dreams of limbs
gray and bleached!
Can you see her?

That young girl,
A desert rock boiled and despoiled
And boiling with daggered teeth and hands
Weird and wild!
Do you know her?

The desert men in the ancient robes
With modern tools for killing,
Burned and murdered the ancient town
Whose modern fools were willing
To believe their promises of mercy.

One desert man in an ancient robe
Sought young girls here for pilling.
Scorned, he captured one certain girl
With soul and mind unwilling
To believe his promises of mercy.

Branded the boys, banded the girls,
For the master lay in silk
With desires for skin of milk,
And the maidens must still his thirst.

Whipping the boys, stripping the girls,
And the maidens cried in vain,
In the tent a man inane
Had a dagger to change their wills.




A maiden of the north,
Of unyielding will,
Spirit of unchanging stone,
And a stone of unchanging spirit,
Remains a cave unknown.
Can you see her?

This diamond of the north,
Of undying strength,
Sneering at unbridled lust,
And a lust of unbridled sneering,
Awaits a time of trust.
Do you know her?

But the master must be obeyed!
To yield she will be made!
Beaten and racked and racked and beaten,
The diamond is cut for the master’s hand,
Savaged and clubbed and clubbed and savaged,
The maiden has left for the spirit’s land.

For the maiden must be amazed
By worlds that she has raised!
Golden and saved and saved and golden,
The diamond is free from the master’s hand,
Savaged and clubbed and clubbed and savaged,
The maiden now lives in the spirit’s land.

Fury failed to sway the girl:
Kindness, thought the man,
Will force her body to unfurl,
Kindness, thought the man
Will force her spirit to uncurl,
And then the world is right!

Kindness then the girl did hear,
Trickster, thought the girl,
I’ll bring my body to his ear,
Kindness, thought the man,
Has to the maiden made me dear,
And now the world is right!

The dictator of the sands,
Tormentor and master of closed young belles
Now gasps to see the girl’s legs smile,
And the maiden holds her breath,
As her legs so swift and with grim delight
Clamp and choke and strangle his neck,
While the maiden holds her breath,
The dictator of the sands,
Tormentor and master of closed young shells
Now gasps to stay alive and scream,
But the maiden brings him death.

Freedom is born from evil’s demise,
Purpose is born from freedom:
In the robes of the dead man,
The prince of the sands,
The girl escaped the hands
Of the slavers.

Courage is born from evil’s demise,
Constant the need for vengeance,
With the ax of her new soul,
The queen of the sands,
The girl did break the bands
Of the captives.

Roaming the desert and questing for evil,
With knives and fire and guns and ropes
The Great Protector
Did stab and burn and shoot and hang
The demons dancing around her.

Freeing the captives while questing for evil,
With sharks in heart and hands of knives
The Great Protector
Did hunt and stalk and clutch and slay
The devils killing around her.

Saving others,
Cleansing the desert,
Did she save and cleanse herself?
Sisters and brothers,
I am now alone,
I am

Transformed,
Novembering the bells of God’s soul,
Encased,
Unraveling cocoons of vile days,
I am the purpose of my life.

Evil,
Dictatormenting the hells of my soul
Unswayed,
By slaughtering the worms of vile ways,
I am the purpose of my soul.

The accompaniment will be:

soprano recorder (doubling on tenor)
flute in C
bass flute (doubling on piccolo)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 20, 2015, 06:19:44 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 20, 2015, 05:59:35 AM
Paul Cienniwa is going to play the première of the organ solo version (Op.77a) as the prelude to the FCB service on Sunday, 7 June.  That means it will be played before the live radio broadcast . . . not sure if it will get recorded, but I guess I know whom to contact to make the request.

Oh!  And we shall likely play the original cl/org version at St Aidan's Chapel on the South Shore this summer.
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Post by: Cato on May 20, 2015, 07:23:11 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 20, 2015, 06:19:44 AM
Oh!  And we shall likely play the original cl/org version at St Aidan's Chapel on the South Shore this summer.

Quote from: karlhenning on May 20, 2015, 06:02:52 AM
Okay, Carol is in for the 27 October concert, and thus, in for the new piece.

The accompaniment will be:

soprano recorder (doubling on tenor)
flute in C
bass flute (doubling on piccolo)

Quote from: karlhenning on May 20, 2015, 05:59:35 AM
Paul Cienniwa is going to play the première of the organ solo version (Op.77a) as the prelude to the FCB service on Sunday, 7 June.  That means it will be played before the live radio broadcast . . . not sure if it will get recorded, but I guess I know whom to contact to make the request.

All kinds of things coming together!  Glad to be part of the excitement!  Is there no way to have the organ piece played during the radio broadcast?

Would a green picture of Abraham Lincoln help to sway the person in charge?   8)

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Post by: Karl Henning on May 20, 2015, 03:21:40 PM
Op.11 #2
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Post by: Karl Henning on May 20, 2015, 05:14:20 PM
Op.11 #4
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Post by: Karl Henning on May 21, 2015, 01:36:37 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 20, 2015, 05:14:20 PM
Op.11 #4

With this one, Luke, I pretty much managed to reflect my MS. in Sibelius to my satisfaction.  The two quirks which, in a perfect world, I might wish to tweak:

The repeat starts mid-measure, and I did not want to sacrifice that at all, since one of the "discoveries" of the invention is, that the two voices do not strike a note on beat 1 together, save artificially at the cadences.  I managed this in Sibelius by changing the meter in two measures to 7/8, and in one m. to 1/8, and hiding both those time signatures, and the change back to 4/4.  It looks to me, in both voices at the start of the repeat, as if, hidden though they are, the time signatures still command some space.  Since the piece is "open" in character, though, I am not sure I mind that much.  (In so short a piece for piano solo it does not matter much, but I hid the measure numbers, rather than do the research on how to correct the numeration.)

Both voices tie across the bar into the 1st & 2nd endings.  My cheat for the second ending was to add l.v. lines as symbols;  I wonder if it bothers me that those lines are less bold than "proper" ties.  (And probably I should flip the l.v. line in the left hand.)
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Post by: Karl Henning on May 21, 2015, 03:01:28 AM
Quote from: Cato on May 20, 2015, 07:23:11 AM
All kinds of things coming together!  Glad to be part of the excitement!  Is there no way to have the organ piece played during the radio broadcast?

Would a green picture of Abraham Lincoln help to sway the person in charge?   8)

I'll be seeing Paul next week, not sure if it may be possible to "push" the prelude later, so that it inhabits the broadcast space . . . .
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Post by: Karl Henning on May 21, 2015, 03:18:58 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 20, 2015, 03:21:40 PM
Op.11 #2

For comparison, the first page in MS.:
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Post by: Karl Henning on May 21, 2015, 03:19:34 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 20, 2015, 05:14:20 PM
Op.11 #4

Similarly:
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Post by: Karl Henning on May 21, 2015, 03:22:23 AM
(I used that, BTW, as graphic elements on my blog.)

This is the cover of the notebook (bought at Дом Книги, the bookstore which was the classic Art Nouveau Singer Sewing Machine building on the Nevsky Prospect) in which I penciled the fair copy.
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Post by: Karl Henning on May 21, 2015, 06:20:22 AM
This week, my inner ear has been seriously haunted by the Petersburg Nocturne.  Is this indicative of a disorder?  (Is it wise to ask such an open question on the Internet?)
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Post by: Cato on May 22, 2015, 04:11:10 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 21, 2015, 06:20:22 AM
This week, my inner ear has been seriously haunted by the Petersburg NocturneIs this indicative of a disorder?

No.  Anything with "Petersburg" and "Nocturne" must be quite fine!

Quote from: karlhenning on May 21, 2015, 06:20:22 AM
(Is it wise to ask such an open question on the Internet?)

Here, no problem!  But elsewhere on the Internet, who knows?   8)
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Post by: Karl Henning on May 22, 2015, 04:49:51 AM
Hah!  Good morning, and happy Friday!
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Post by: Karl Henning on May 22, 2015, 03:57:32 PM
Okay: the piece I conducted:

http://www.youtube.com/v/JRpoz1nHfxg
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Post by: Karl Henning on May 22, 2015, 03:58:19 PM
And my own piece:

http://www.youtube.com/v/xcGj8e6yw44
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 22, 2015, 07:42:08 PM
Good heavens, Lenny foretells GMG, half a century earlier:

Quote from: Leonard BernsteinBut what is the true tempo? No two conductors agree; and if you should listen to six different performances of the same piece by six different conductors,  you are likely to hear six different tempi. And yet, each one of these conductors is convinced that his tempo is the only true one. So we are left with a situation where conductors are become mortal enemies over a tempo, and where music-lovers wrangle endlessly about their favorite conductors.

My emendation would be, that a conductor needn't be convinced that his tempo is the only true one. But certainly a conductor must settle on a tempo which he feels is perfectly right.

Now, the wonderful thing about conducting a piece and having the composer part of the ensemble, is the composer embracing the rehearsal process as part of discovering his or her sense of his or her own piece. For weeks, I rehearsed Sarah Riskind's Hariyu with a fellow composer's respect for her metronome marking. But before the last full rehearsal (which is to say, only a week and a half before the concert) she told me that she felt she wanted the bulk of the piece to go a little faster. Now, I completely understood that. I understood that the tempo as she originally conceived it was the ideal tempo which she might expect to achieve with the musical forces of the first performance. And here with Triad, we have a group of singers for whom that tempo was not (after a month and a half of rehearsal) any challenge;  Sarah was starting to miss an edgy excitement which she wanted in the piece. If this is starting to sound like the difference of opinion between myself and others about how the Emerson Quartet play Bartók & Shostakovich, it is no accident. There is nothing wrong with that "ease": it means that the performers have chops.

Well, just as I am a composer in the group who would want to the conductor of my piece to do as I wish with my music, if Sarah tells me she would like a faster tempo, I am there to serve her musical purpose. and, certain it is, that are singers were capable of fulfilling that demand.

All this to say that as a conductor, my search for "the one true tempo," as our Lenny put it, was necessarily modulated by the desire of the composer. Even when that desire proved at variance with the score.

And if this serves to illustrate how The Score is a work-in-progress, rather than engraved in marble, so much the better.
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Post by: Karl Henning on May 23, 2015, 04:40:54 PM
Op.11 #3 (last of the five to be engraved)

I originally composed the "source piece" when at Wooster;  I never notated it down then, just played it whenever I sat down to a piano (maybe).  So I am certain I never showed it to Jack (or Paul Schwartz, as I may indeed have started/finished the piece the year of Jack's sabbatical).  I only troubled to notate it as many as 10 years later when I was in Petersburg, and figured on using it in the (as I at first schemed it) 11-piece suite, Little Towns, Low Countries.  We might say that I never notated it purely as I originally composed it, for as soon as I decided to make it part of this larger suite, I made an effort (and maybe I worked it too hard) to make it more "pianistic";  originally, I always played the "A" material throughout the piece in the block-chord chorale form in which it appears at m.45 (the recapitulation).  The subsequent coy lapse into Satie, I discovered only in those days in Petersburg;  Lord help me, I still think it about works.


I am even more seriously considering "re-storing" the original 11-movement Suite as a permissible alternative, since in my MS. from Petersburg, this number ends with an attacca marking to another piece entirely, To Melt From a Distance, a peculiar piece which I remember being very proud and fond of back when I first wrote it . . . so it must be time to revisit and engrave that one . . . .


A "permissible alternative," because the five pieces make up quite a nice little Op.11, although (per my old doubt that the lot worked all together) the Petersburg Nocturne alone is longer than the first four pieces all together.  But . . . I do not think that has ever bothered me . . ..
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Post by: Karl Henning on May 23, 2015, 05:11:38 PM
The MIDI extrusions of the entire suite are now a Playlist on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?action_edit=1&list=PLFZD0TBMaPuUXCFckvjggD2-jTTbZ2Eh6), for those who dare.
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Post by: Sean on May 24, 2015, 05:41:12 AM
Hi Karl, your Out in the sun has some interesting thought and counterpoint, and I like the open air Copland overtones. All very impressive, even if as you know I have issues with any such efforts.
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Post by: Karl Henning on May 24, 2015, 07:56:59 AM
I appreciate it, thanks, Sean.
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Post by: North Star on May 24, 2015, 08:11:58 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 22, 2015, 03:58:19 PM
And my own piece:

http://www.youtube.com/v/xcGj8e6yw44

Listened to the whole concert, very well done indeed. I enjoyed the Henning, Riskind, Siegfried & Turner pieces in particular.
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Post by: Karl Henning on May 24, 2015, 08:19:18 AM
Thanks!  O miei dolci animali is perhaps the best piece of Charles's I've heard yet, delicious harmonies.
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Post by: North Star on May 24, 2015, 08:23:57 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 24, 2015, 08:19:18 AM
Thanks!  O miei dolci animali is perhaps the best piece of Charles's I've heard yet, delicious harmonies.
Yes!

BTW, enjoyed that Satie jab in your Op. 11 no. 3 (I think, not sure if I remember the number correctly).

E: And, looking at your previous post now, I see that I remembered the number right. Didn't need to read that post to spot it, though.  ;)

Quote from: karlhenning on May 23, 2015, 04:40:54 PM
Op.11 #3 (last of the five to be engraved)

The subsequent coy lapse into Satie, I discovered only in those days in Petersburg;  Lord help me, I still think it about works.
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Post by: Karl Henning on May 24, 2015, 08:36:54 AM
Thanks!  :)
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Post by: Sean on May 24, 2015, 09:17:29 AM
I can't comment in compositional terms too much but it's attractive and clear thinking stuff! I did composition as a teenager and found it far too much like hard work... At least for my disposition.

Also applied for a US universities PhD programs years ago but my masters grades messed all that up, much lower than my bachelors; I'd have liked to have been in your sort of position or with your connections, as it seems to me.
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Post by: Florestan on May 24, 2015, 12:28:47 PM
Quote from: North Star on May 24, 2015, 02:43:22 AM
Out in the Sun
Pendulum New Music

https://www.youtube.com/v/n-95rYkIbmE

My favorite Henning work (well, together with an a capella piece based on a Coptic Marianic hymn whose name I can´t remember right now).  :)
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Post by: North Star on May 24, 2015, 12:29:59 PM
Quote from: Florestan on May 24, 2015, 12:28:47 PM
My favorite Henning work (well, together with an a capella piece based on a Coptic Marianic hymn whose name I can´t remember right now).  :)
You could always refresh your memory here (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg893002.html#msg893002). :)
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Post by: Karl Henning on May 24, 2015, 04:58:00 PM
Quote from: Florestan on May 24, 2015, 12:28:47 PM
My favorite Henning work (well, together with an a capella piece based on a Coptic Marianic hymn whose name I can´t remember right now).  :)

Nuhro?  I'm hoping we might do that with Triad.
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Post by: Karl Henning on May 24, 2015, 05:11:32 PM
Well, I've managed to engrave To Melt From a Distance.  I have no distance from this one, which is astonishing, as it's more than 20 years since I wrote it, and it must be almost 20 years since I played through it last.  At the time I wrote it, I lived with it a lot, played it through at the piano many times.  The idea was to "stress-test" the piece, see if there were anything that bothered me with the repetition.  But I just liked it better and better, but whether that as the successful result of the test, or defiance of the test, I may never know.

In the back of my mind, I've wanted to revisit the piece, and here I have done at last.  And this is the no distance part—I still love it.  I almost have a feeling that half the pianists I know would think it irredeemable rubbish, but I am not sure I care.


Now . . . to play it in immediate succession after The Myth of Movement I: Chorale, to see if I like that combination well enough to reconsider a full Little Towns, Low Countries . . . .
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Post by: Karl Henning on May 24, 2015, 07:30:51 PM
Well, the The Myth of Movement I: Chorale attacca into To Melt From a Distance works all right, but I do feel that its place in the middle of the Op.11 Pictures Only I Can See is notably stronger.
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Post by: Karl Henning on May 25, 2015, 07:35:29 AM
This morning, looking through my papers (such as I still have with me) from the Tallinn/St Petersburg epoch, I found a one-page MS. of a finished piano piece, of whose existence I had entirely forgot.  I am not claiming that it is The Great Piano Piece of My Generation (the fact that the composer himself lost sight of the piece entirely, would probably make such a claim a non-starter);  but it is reasonably lovely, and not quite like any of my other short piano pieces . . . .
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Post by: Karl Henning on May 25, 2015, 08:28:40 AM
Well, so here it is:
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Post by: Karl Henning on May 25, 2015, 08:47:14 AM
Well, and here it is . . . not sure if it is actually good, or if it sounds like something rejected from the soundtrack for Arthur . . . .

http://www.youtube.com/v/b8qFlgPRKZY
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on May 25, 2015, 08:56:23 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 20, 2015, 06:02:52 AM
Okay, Carol is in for the 27 October concert, and thus, in for the new piece.

The accompaniment will be:

soprano recorder (doubling on tenor)
flute in C
bass flute (doubling on piccolo)
I see you're "flauting" convention. ;D
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Post by: jochanaan on May 25, 2015, 08:59:33 AM
...All this to say that as a conductor, my search for "the one true tempo," as our Lenny put it, was necessarily modulated by the desire of the composer. Even when that desire proved at variance with the score.

And if this serves to illustrate how The Score is a work-in-progress, rather than engraved in marble, so much the better.
[/quote]You mean composers can actually change their minds?! :o :laugh: 8)
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Post by: Karl Henning on May 25, 2015, 09:03:26 AM
I've heard that it happens!  8)
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Post by: Karl Henning on May 25, 2015, 02:47:40 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 08, 2015, 04:22:20 PM
Okay . . . an auld virtual acquaintance not forgot, organist David Bohn, has asked for a one-minute piece.  It's a project dubbed Fifteen Minutes of Fame, and the call is for scores of 60 seconds in length, and the idea is 15 of the submissions are selected, and will be performed (in David's present case, in November of this year).  David wrote to me about the call months ago, and I've rarely forgotten about it;  but knowing that the deadline was not until 1 June, I worked on other things, reckoning that I would see to this matter in May.  So my challenge to myself is, ten seconds of music each day, and the piece (obviously) done in a week's time.

So, here they are:  the first few measures (and yielding ten seconds of duration) of the piece:

All right, so I dropped the (red beach) ball on this one.  I'm leaving for Fall River tomorrow, but will bring gear . . . I've now got 45 seconds done (okay, I cheated very slightly, by reducing the tempo marking), and can easily (hah hah) get the piece to 60 seconds while I'm on vacation.
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Post by: Karl Henning on May 26, 2015, 04:30:13 AM
Got up a bit early, so got a start on engraving the last of the pieces of the Op.4 (kind of a short Suite, but I feel inclined to leave it that way), composed while in the reading room of a library overlooking a canal in Petersburg.
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Post by: Karl Henning on May 27, 2015, 01:17:47 PM
Done.  (I think.)
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Post by: Karl Henning on May 28, 2015, 04:54:51 AM
And, here that one-minute organ piece is:
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Post by: Luke on May 28, 2015, 09:14:51 AM
I'm loving this sudden flood of scores, Karl! Really joyous to see...

I didn't find the time or the inspiration to write an organ piece myself (thanks for the heads-up on it, though), but I'm glad to see that you did. Looks quite the finger/brain-twister! Am I right to sense that in recent years your music has become more rhythmically intricate? IOW, am I correct in feeling that I'm seeing more tuplets and nestings thereof than I recall in pieces of, say, five years ago?
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Post by: Karl Henning on May 28, 2015, 09:28:27 AM
The tuplet nesting was in homage to your esteemed self!  8)  But, yes, you are entirely correct.
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Post by: Karl Henning on May 30, 2015, 04:47:36 AM
And, got a good start on the first of the original Little Towns, Low Countries:
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Post by: Karl Henning on May 30, 2015, 03:13:09 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 30, 2015, 04:47:36 AM
And, got a good start on the first of the original Little Towns, Low Countries:

It's done!  And I do like it.

Edit :: old version deleted
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Post by: Cato on May 31, 2015, 06:12:51 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 30, 2015, 03:13:09 PM
It's done!  And I do like it.

Hi Karl! This is not downloading right: I am getting computer code!  ???
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on May 31, 2015, 06:21:23 AM
Quote from: Cato on May 31, 2015, 06:12:51 AM
Hi Karl! This is not downloading right: I am getting computer code!  ???
Just rename it ending with '.pdf' and it should work.
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Post by: Karl Henning on May 31, 2015, 10:05:33 AM
Maybe an unsupported character in the filename, try this 'un:
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Post by: Karl Henning on May 31, 2015, 10:12:22 AM
Second of that ancient troika done:
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Post by: Karl Henning on May 31, 2015, 02:36:41 PM
Easily the maddest piece of the three.  Luk elected to play this one as part of his piano jury the end of that semester.
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Post by: Luke on May 31, 2015, 03:01:20 PM
 :o :o

Reminds me of that story about Schoenberg's Violin Concerto, paraphrase-able thusly:

'But Mr Schoenberg, only a six-fingered violinist could play this!'

'I can wait...'

Personally I can't wait to break my fingers on this one, after the more leisurely luxuries of the previous little jewels. Fantastic stuff, Mr H!
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Post by: Karl Henning on May 31, 2015, 03:02:42 PM
Many thanks!
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Post by: Karl Henning on May 31, 2015, 03:08:49 PM
Now I need to practice for a lunchtime performance Tuesday . . . I almost cannot believe that I have at last caught up with all that old piano music!
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Post by: Karl Henning on June 01, 2015, 02:50:33 AM
Where do I begin...?
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Post by: Luke on June 01, 2015, 03:19:19 AM
Here
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Post by: Karl Henning on June 01, 2015, 03:45:35 AM
Hah!

In my dreams . . . that solution will not quite serve at present . . . .
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Post by: Karl Henning on June 01, 2015, 05:26:02 AM
I've now got my In Box back to double digits.  More tea!
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Post by: Cato on June 01, 2015, 02:24:27 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 01, 2015, 05:26:02 AM
I've now got my In Box back to double digits.  More tea!

Yay Team!

Karl, be sure to send these piano pieces to my former student!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 01, 2015, 05:53:31 PM
Quote from: Cato on June 01, 2015, 02:24:27 PM
Yay Team!

Karl, be sure to send these piano pieces to my former student!

We have contact!

And, in the spirit of trending towards a possible "restoration" of an 11-ish-piece Little Towns, Low Countries suite, here I have re-engraved Lutosławski's Lullaby.

Edit :: old version deleted
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 02, 2015, 05:49:33 AM
As with Lutosławski's Lullaby, I had actually done up a Finale file of Gaze Transfixt, and Eric Mazonson played from those scores (his performance was the première of Gaze Transfixt;  the Lullaby actually enjoyed a première in San Diego).  Typographically, I felt that both pieces looked something of a compromise in those first engravings . . . and chances are, that dissatisfaction was a subtle inhibitor stopping me from bringing all these other early pieces out from the shadows.

Anyway, here is the start of a fresh engraving of Gaze Transfixt.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 02, 2015, 05:51:46 AM
Now off to King's Chapel to play (such as I may) the Studies in Impermanence.  A bit embarrassed about the condition the piece is in (in my fingers, I mean), I was thinking of not recording it.  But, actually (as befits the title) I think I should record it, just to have the document.  What the heck . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 02, 2015, 11:38:15 AM
The Studies in Impermanence went today much better than I expected.  Firstly, I never practice (you probably know that), except (maybe) when I have a performance coming up.  Then, as a rule, if it is an ensemble piece, I largely accomplish the practice I need when rehearsing with the group.  A month ago, maybe, I knew I would be alone this concert, and that I was playing this piece.  Did I practice? No.

I went out of town for nearly a week, last week.  Knew I couldn't possibly not practice, so brought my clarinet (and the music!) with me.  Did I practice the piece?  No.  But twice, Paul and I (with a bass player the second time) did some improv together.  So I got some practicing in, which is really probably as much as I anticipated getting done on vacation.


Came home Saturday, but the transportation was a little complicated, so I gave it up as too much hassle to practice.  Was simply lazy about it on Sunday.  (Lazy?  Only in terms of playing clarinet;  I've been getting a lot of engraving done.  Not that there was anything like a timely need for it, as there certainly was for practicing clarinet.)  Got home from the office, and yes, I practiced.  Well, played through the piece.  Because it is a few years since I played it last, there were (to start with) some three or four places where my muscle memory failed, and I didn't play the right notes.  But the important thing was, that I did play through the whole piece, without exhaustion.


This morning, knew I needed to practice, but knew even more that I need to conserve my embouchure for the show.  So in the Green Room before the concert, clarinet in hand (no mouthpiece) I read and finger through the entire piece, under tempo for the more notey bits.  Penciled in fingerings in a few places where, back when I first played it, I took the fingerings for granted, but for which now I apparently needed the reminder.  And that's all right.

That last bit of rehearsal done, I felt I was ready.

It remains a nervy exploit, playing a 20-minute unaccompanied clarinet piece.

And I learn that I am playing much better these days, than nine years ago, in rather an ironic way. Back when I first played the Studies in Impermanence, I took the faster passages cautiously slow, and the piece stretched out to almost 25 minutes. It's a while since I played it, so I was counting on the piece occupying 25 minutes. (In fact, when I performed the piece a couple of years later, in Atlanta, I took impromptu cuts, to keep the timing down.)

Today, I pretty much coasted through the piece.  (Yes, that was a surprise, considering how ratty last night's run-through was . . . but today I was fresh, where last night, my brain probably suffered a bit from having endured the first day back in the office after a week's vacation.)  Not saying my performance was perfect (it wasn't) but everything sits quite well in the fingers, and this is the most musical performance I've given of this piece yet.


I set up my recorder, but somehow managed not to record the performance.  Maybe I'll try a "studio recording" here at home.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 02, 2015, 04:15:41 PM
After the concert, a nap and a walk, and some progress on the variations:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on June 03, 2015, 08:20:23 AM
Nicely and impermanently done! ;D Yes, I think my recital recording of Impermanence clocks in at about 25 minutes. And it certainly was not perfect! :o :laugh:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 03, 2015, 08:34:09 AM
Quote from: jochanaan on June 03, 2015, 08:20:23 AM
Nicely and impermanently done! ;D Yes, I think my recital recording of Impermanence clocks in at about 25 minutes. And it certainly was not perfect! :o :laugh:

Share it with the composer?  8)

Any thoughts of trotting it back out?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 03, 2015, 04:50:55 PM
Added a couple of variations again:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Luke on June 05, 2015, 01:47:30 AM
Karl, was playing through your beautiful Lullaby this morning - just wondering, what is the rationale behind the notation re beaming/grouping? I would have thought that it would make sense to group the 16ths in 4s and 3s according to the patterns in the figuration and accentuation, but most of the time the beaming runs counter to it. I find this makes it slightly more confusing to play (as do the occurrences of cross-staff notation in the left-hand part - they both seem to rub up against the natural flow of the music across the eye and through the mind. Or maybe that's just me!). I'd have deduced that maybe you simply wrote the notes into Sib and let its default grouping take its course, except for the fact that there are also bars where you clearly have altered the beamings. So I was pondering what your thinking might have been here, whether the notation maybe indicated some deeper processes under the surface which I haven't seen.

But it's a truly lovely piece, whatever.

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Post by: Karl Henning on June 05, 2015, 02:42:53 AM
Thank you for your thoughts, and your patience!  Jiggered if I remember the rationale . . . I've just really transcribed now the piece as it's always been.  But I am apt to agree with you now, whatever my rationale may have been then;  so I should likely go in and tinker with both the beaming and the staff-crossing.
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Post by: Karl Henning on June 05, 2015, 02:45:29 AM
Just in case it isn't as obvious as I half-feel it may be:  the Lullaby is an homage to the C Major preludes of Bach and Chopin, essentially a chord progression, rhythmicized (another exploration of, Does music really need melody in order to be music?)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Luke on June 05, 2015, 03:20:23 AM
Don't worry, that is very clear, I think. It works beautifully.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 05, 2015, 07:02:22 AM
There is a double wind quintet here in the Boston area called Kammerwerke. (Why? I haven't the foggiest.)  We are presently exchanging e-mail, the Do we want to commission a piece from you? choreography.  I am going to write up a sample, the incipit of a potential commission which they will read and evaluate at their August rehearsal.

On my walk this morning, I beheld the title for this piece:  The Young Lady Holding a Phone in Her Teeth.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on June 05, 2015, 07:34:28 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 05, 2015, 07:02:22 AM
There is a double wind quintet here in the Boston area called Kammerwerke. (Why? I haven't the foggiest.)  We are presently exchanging e-mail, the Do we want to commission a piece from you? choreography.  I am going to write up a sample, the incipit of a potential commission which they will read and evaluate at their August rehearsal.

On my walk this morning, I beheld the title for this piece:  The Young Lady Holding a Phone in Her Teeth.
Sounds like a piece you should go ahead and write, commission or no. 8)
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 05, 2015, 07:53:43 AM
Agreed!
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Post by: North Star on June 05, 2015, 08:03:56 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 05, 2015, 07:02:22 AM
On my walk this morning, I beheld the title for this piece:  The Young Lady Holding a Phone in Her Teeth.
A companion piece to Poulenc: Les dents humaines
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 05, 2015, 08:13:29 AM
Hah!

"Beautiful melodies" are demanded.  Will report!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 05, 2015, 03:43:08 PM
Well, they cannot fault me, if we do not get to the beautiful melodies in the first ten seconds of the piece, right?
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Post by: Karl Henning on June 06, 2015, 11:39:56 AM
The beautiful melody (and sometimes allowed to be so) is all over this one, now finished (again)  8)
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Post by: Karl Henning on June 08, 2015, 04:08:49 AM
How is this, Luke?  Not too fussy with the alterations, do you think?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 08, 2015, 05:12:00 AM
A slight gain, will think about it . . . .
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Post by: Karl Henning on June 08, 2015, 11:56:57 AM
Just having good fun with it, really.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on June 08, 2015, 12:32:28 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 08, 2015, 11:56:57 AM
Just having good fun with it, really.

Does the group need to see an entire work, or would the opening pages be enough to convince them?
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 08, 2015, 02:12:40 PM
Well, they want just the start of a piece. I think I'll give them 100-120 measures.
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Post by: Luke on June 09, 2015, 03:36:38 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 08, 2015, 04:08:49 AM
How is this, Luke?  Not too fussy with the alterations, do you think?

Much easier to read, I think, Karl. Really clarifies things. It's silly, isn't it - there's no material difference, they ought to be equally easy to play, but just that little change in where the ink flows figuration-wise completely changes the effect on the performer, the pianist's relationship with the notes. Maybe I was just being lazy... I don't like to think so but if I was it would at least enable the criminally awful pun that new notation is not so much Lutoslawski's Lullaby as Luke O's Lazy Lullaby....

I'm sorry. So, so sorry. Kill me now.

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Post by: Karl Henning on June 09, 2015, 05:44:08 AM
 ???
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Post by: Karl Henning on June 09, 2015, 11:14:29 AM
More . . . and I felt it was sensible to ratchet the metronome marking down a shade. (Must be a mixed metaphor.)
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Post by: Karl Henning on June 11, 2015, 04:10:45 AM
Not ashamed to admit that I am well engaged with this double quintet . . . it helps (a) that I am pretty much writing it as I wish, and let Kammerwerke like it or not, as they may; and (b) if Kammerwerke find that the piece is insufficient in beautiful melody, it's a good piece to offer to the NEC ensemble, anyway.

Did some sketching on this morning's bus; so the vacation has done its refreshing duties.
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Post by: Karl Henning on June 12, 2015, 01:57:13 AM
The piece so far:

[ see below ]
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Post by: Karl Henning on June 12, 2015, 06:31:28 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 09, 2015, 11:14:29 AM
More . . . and I felt it was sensible to ratchet the metronome marking down a shade. (Must be a mixed metaphor.)

All right;  there are a few measures where the figuration is, if not genuinely impossible at that speed, quite probably unnecessarily demanding.  So I shall tweak those bits.

On the bus yesterday and today, I have puttered with A Line;  chances are, I should be able to fold that into the score tonight.  I have another idea or two, and I think that when I have brought them aboard, I shall pronounce the "audition piece" done.
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Post by: Karl Henning on June 12, 2015, 05:42:30 PM
The Line works rather nicely;  need to round out a counterpoint to it, then I can post the next phase . . . .
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Post by: Karl Henning on June 13, 2015, 05:06:51 AM
Okay, quite happy with 'er so far:
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Post by: Karl Henning on June 13, 2015, 05:11:51 AM
Oh! The score . . .
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Post by: Karl Henning on June 13, 2015, 02:39:12 PM
In moving so many CDs to wallets for easy storage, I've had (let's call it) a drawer-full of CD booklets, which only this week have been all in the same room.  As of today, I have at last organized them tidily.

Yes, this is still sinking in, slowly.
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Post by: Karl Henning on June 15, 2015, 09:31:35 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 13, 2015, 02:39:12 PM
In moving so many CDs to wallets for easy storage, I've had (let's call it) a drawer-full of CD booklets, which only this week have been all in the same room.  As of today, I have at last organized them tidily.

Yes, this is still sinking in, slowly.

For one thing, I've fit them all into two plastic boxes (one longer, the other almost half-length), but both boxes are quite tight with the booklets.  And (I should perhaps blush) I have more booklets now to fold into the collection.  So I've picked up a second of the shorter boxes.  Each of the shorter boxes will hold half of my booklets for 20th-c. music, and all the rest will fit readily in the longer box.
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Post by: Karl Henning on June 15, 2015, 09:37:45 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 24, 2015, 04:58:00 PM
Nuhro?  I'm hoping we might do that with Triad.

The repertory committee will meet sometime this month, it seems.  I've submitted Nuhro, Timbrel & Dance, the Sanctus and A Song for Remembrance for consideration this go. I only expect one of the four to be selected, but I wanted to give a nice variety from which to select.
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Post by: Karl Henning on June 15, 2015, 09:44:00 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 20, 2015, 06:02:52 AM
Okay, Carol is in for the 27 October concert, and thus, in for the new piece.

The accompaniment will be:

soprano recorder (doubling on tenor)
flute in C
bass flute (doubling on piccolo)

An idea comes to me today, and I am not sure if it is just madness, or if it's the perfect idea, which has come to me just in time to put it to use:  adding a horn to the accompanying ensemble.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 15, 2015, 04:04:07 PM
Modest gain (but, hey, it's still progress!)  8)
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Post by: Karl Henning on June 16, 2015, 03:45:26 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 30, 2015, 04:32:57 AM
And, wow!  A fellow conductor (perhaps I should simply say conductor) to whom I sent the score yesterday wrote back early this morning with a very generous reaction to the piece.  He leads something of a start-up community band, and so he reports with regret that he lacks the double-reeds (and that a harp would be a matter of for-hire) . . . with delicacy (for he is a fellow composer, as well) he asked if I would be all right with substituting clarinets for the double-reeds.  I've replied positively, with a promise to look the piece over with an eye to an alternate scoring.

Incidentally, I did prepare an alternate scoring (clarinets in place of the oboes, piano in place of the harp).  This morning I heard from Kevin who says he will look at the piece again, but it seems a good fit, though he must find a pianist ("easier than finding a harpist," he writes).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 17, 2015, 08:45:58 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 15, 2015, 09:44:00 AM
An idea comes to me today, and I am not sure if it is just madness, or if it's the perfect idea, which has come to me just in time to put it to use:  adding a horn to the accompanying ensemble.

Good golly, Pam is in!  So:

soprano (voice)

soprano recorder (doubling on tenor)
flute in C
bass flute (doubling on piccolo)
horn in F
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 21, 2015, 07:49:50 AM
I think the thing at this point (with the young lady, her phone and her teeth) is a quartet of oboes and clarinets . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 21, 2015, 07:59:22 AM
And here we are thus far (I think the requisite beautiful melody may be imminent . . . .)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 21, 2015, 12:33:21 PM
Well, it is entirely the fruition of an idea which percolated in the back of my mind two days ago;  and, I do like it.

I only wonder, does it really belong to this piece, or is it an intrusion?  Does its abrupt redirection fit (do we expect such an abrupt redirection to "fit")?

I think I should sleep on it . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 22, 2015, 02:50:46 PM
Cato said this last section should be a little slower, and he's perfectly right.


This is the piece as I shall send to Kammerwerke.

Edit :: old version deleted
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 22, 2015, 02:57:34 PM
And the MIDI reflecting that tempo change:

http://www.youtube.com/v/d8h6g1gEb9k
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 22, 2015, 03:12:33 PM
Okay, that is (for the moment) done . . . Kammerwerke will not get together to read this until (so far as I know) August.  So now:  to address musical thought to the irascible and mysterious Professor Admee . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 23, 2015, 05:32:52 AM
I learn that there is (or soon will be) Sibelius 8 available.  One of the few quarrels I have had with the bass flute is "available" in the instrument library of Sibelius 7, notes that are below the range of the (IIRC) alto flute do not play back . . . I wonder if this will be fixed in 8?  Which is to say, I wonder if anyone told them this was a glitch, and wanted fixing?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 23, 2015, 05:58:05 AM
This morning (yes, on the bus into Boston) I re-read Cato's text, and made some notes for From the Pit of a Cave in a Cloud;  no musical notation, only "pre-compositional" verbal notes about general musical tone, events, character, and notes of the textual parallels, so that I have a "road map" of where it may be suitable to suggest musical recapitulation (or variation).  I sent an e-mail message to Dan to confirm questions about recorder notation (whether I should notate so that middle C is the lowest note, does the soprano sound an octave higher, does the tenor sound at pitch), so I may wait upon that answer before getting seriously into composing the piece.  Or, of course, as I live more with the text, I may begin by creating the vocal line, with fluid notions of what I plan to do with the accompaniment.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on June 23, 2015, 12:21:16 PM
Quote from: Cato on May 15, 2015, 07:16:24 AM
Here is the poem which Karl will use for one of his next vocal works: he wanted a monodrama sung by a woman.

From the Pit of a Cave in the Cloud

Transformed,
Novembering the bells of God's soul,
Encased,
Unraveling cocoons of vile days,
I knew the purpose of my life.

Evil,
Dictatormenting the hells of my soul
Unswayed,
By slaughtering the worms of vile ways,
I knew the purpose of my strife.

That young girl,
A walking husk burned and enslaved
And burning with future dreams of limbs
gray and bleached!
Can you see her?

That young girl,
A desert rock boiled and despoiled
And boiling with daggered teeth and hands
Weird and wild!
Do you know her?

The desert men in the ancient robes
With modern tools for killing,
Burned and murdered the ancient town
Whose modern fools were willing
To believe their promises of mercy.

One desert man in an ancient robe
Sought young girls here for pilling.
Scorned, he captured one certain girl
With soul and mind unwilling
To believe his promises of mercy.

Branded the boys, banded the girls,
For the master lay in silk
With desires for skin of milk,
And the maidens must still his thirst.

Whipping the boys, stripping the girls,
And the maidens cried in vain,
In the tent a man inane
Had a dagger to change their wills.




A maiden of the north,
Of unyielding will,
Spirit of unchanging stone,
And a stone of unchanging spirit,
Remains a cave unknown.
Can you see her?

This diamond of the north,
Of undying strength,
Sneering at unbridled lust,
And a lust of unbridled sneering,
Awaits a time of trust.
Do you know her?

But the master must be obeyed!
To yield she will be made!
Beaten and racked and racked and beaten,
The diamond is cut for the master's hand,
Savaged and clubbed and clubbed and savaged,
The maiden has left for the spirit's land.

For the maiden must be amazed
By worlds that she has raised!
Golden and saved and saved and golden,
The diamond is free from the master's hand,
Savaged and clubbed and clubbed and savaged,
The maiden now lives in the spirit's land.

Fury failed to sway the girl:
Kindness, thought the man,
Will force her body to unfurl,
Kindness, thought the man
Will force her spirit to uncurl,
And then the world is right!

Kindness then the girl did hear,
Trickster, thought the girl,
I'll bring my body to his ear,
Kindness, thought the man,
Has to the maiden made me dear,
And now the world is right!

The dictator of the sands,
Tormentor and master of closed young belles
Now gasps to see the girl's legs smile,
And the maiden holds her breath,
As her legs so swift and with grim delight
Clamp and choke and strangle his neck,
While the maiden holds her breath,
The dictator of the sands,
Tormentor and master of closed young shells
Now gasps to stay alive and scream,
But the maiden brings him death.

Freedom is born from evil's demise,
Purpose is born from freedom:
In the robes of the dead man,
The prince of the sands,
The girl escaped the hands
Of the slavers.

Courage is born from evil's demise,
Constant the need for vengeance,
With the ax of her new soul,
The queen of the sands,
The girl did break the bands
Of the captives.

Roaming the desert and questing for evil,
With knives and fire and guns and ropes
The Great Protector
Did stab and burn and shoot and hang
The demons dancing around her.

Freeing the captives while questing for evil,
With sharks in heart and hands of knives
The Great Protector
Did hunt and stalk and clutch and slay
The devils killing around her.

Saving others,
Cleansing the desert,
Did she save and cleanse herself?
Sisters and brothers,
I am now alone,
I am

Transformed,
Novembering the bells of God's soul,
Encased,
Unraveling cocoons of vile days,
I am the purpose of my life.

Evil,
Dictatormenting the hells of my soul
Unswayed,
By slaughtering the worms of vile ways,
I am the purpose of my soul.

This is a poetic version of an incident in my still unpublished novel From the Caves of the Cloud: yet in another way, it is also a separate work needing no elucidation via the novel.

Karl has been a great fan and supporter of my literary efforts. 

If anyone wants some summer reading, I can offer you a download of the work.   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 23, 2015, 02:35:38 PM
I heartily endorse From the Caves of the Cloud!  I'm about to re-read it, meself.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 23, 2015, 04:06:09 PM
It's just a start, but I think it's just how I wanted to start.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 24, 2015, 01:56:47 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 23, 2015, 05:32:52 AM
I learn that there is (or soon will be) Sibelius 8 available.  One of the few quarrels I have had with the bass flute is "available" in the instrument library of Sibelius 7, notes that are below the range of the (IIRC) alto flute do not play back . . . I wonder if this will be fixed in 8?  Which is to say, I wonder if anyone told them this was a glitch, and wanted fixing?

I was mistaken, the bass flute does play back throughout the range.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on June 24, 2015, 03:00:08 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 23, 2015, 04:06:09 PM
It's just a start, but I think it's just how I wanted to start.

A Cato/Henning production? I'm totally on board for this. Can't wait to hear the final product.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 24, 2015, 03:25:13 AM
Groovy!  This piece is for the 27 October concert at King's Chapel;  so I want to have it ready for all the performers to start reading n/l/th 1 September.

And thus, on the Red Line this morning, I sketched some more of the voice line.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 24, 2015, 03:28:53 AM
Originally I was thinking a 10-minute piece, but the accompanying ensemble is so colorful, I don't want to rush things . . . so I think it will trend more to 15 minutes;  which should still leave room for both the Koukl flute unaccompanied piece, and David's piece for flute, clarinet & fixed media.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 25, 2015, 03:33:53 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 24, 2015, 03:25:13 AM
Groovy!  This piece is for the 27 October concert at King's Chapel;  so I want to have it ready for all the performers to start reading n/l/th 1 September.

And thus, on the Red Line this morning, I sketched some more of the voice line.

Although there has been no progress in Sibelius, what I have been doing is:

1.  Revisiting the text, noting general changes in musical tone/character to reflect the flow of the text.  Sometimes this is a matter of tempo/rhythm, sometimes an idea of the musical activity, whether in the accompaniment or of the voice.  Marking "borders" in the text, getting an idea beforehand of where the double-bars will be, we might say

2.  This morning, and still using the full text as a blueprint or template, and referring to (and augmenting) my notes from (1.) I went through and mulled on where I wanted changes in scoring, both the number of instruments in each section, and where I should manage instrument changes for the players.

3.  Took the additional work from yesterday morning on the bus ride (where I did not have my score available), and transposed it to suit where the opening of the piece (as attached earlier) leaves off.

(1.) is still a work-in-progress (won't really be done until the piece is complete, really).  (2.) feels quite nearly settled.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 25, 2015, 03:50:17 AM
Separately, I played back the MIDI of the start of the Op.130 for the artists in my life;  and although at first it was a bit of a shock (only mild), they quickly warmed to it, and at the end they were enthusiasts.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 25, 2015, 03:59:19 AM
Sorry!  Just thinking aloud.  How long is your piece?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 25, 2015, 04:04:54 AM
That's fine.  (If my piece runs on the longer end of my estimate, we push the Koukl piece out to another date.)  The only consideration which is a question yet, is whether Peter signs on;  sometime in the next two weeks he & I will get together to read & play, and we shall know.  My expectation is positive;  I just cannot speak for him  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on June 25, 2015, 04:39:25 AM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on June 24, 2015, 03:00:08 AM
A Cato/Henning production? I'm totally on board for this. Can't wait to hear the final product.

You 'n' me both, brother!   ;)   See the text above.

It is very nice to have Karl's thoughts on the piece displayed here.  Again, I am willing to let our members here read the novel which contains a prose version of the poem here.  Just let me know!

My task was to create a poem which told a complete story, so that the context of the novel was unnecessary.  It did not take very long: Karl's job is more difficult.  As a former composer, I know the difficulties involved, and so wrote the poem with musical structures in mind, and even some innate melodies.  What will be fun for me is to discover if any of my mental music is similar to Karl's!   8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 28, 2015, 06:39:09 AM
Meanwhile, a bagatelle for my old Buffalo mate, presently down Peru-way.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 29, 2015, 01:27:18 AM
My erstwhile instructor writes generously of the two present works-in-progress:

QuoteThanks for your genial message and the happy news of your two in-progress pieces. I'm struck by your enterprise in deploying for soprano, flute, soprano recorder (doubling on tenor), bass flute (doubling on picc) and horn in F your new vocal work. I seem unable to recall offhand a surfeit of works for this distinctive instrumentation. May its unique properties stimulate your muse to ever-greater achievement!

Thanks, too, for sending the score and YouTube link to the very substantial opening of The Young Lady Holding a Phone in Her Teeth. The vigor, vitality and color of the opening seem to me compelling. Beginning in B-flat a work for Harmonie or double quintet seems an arch strategy, particularly if the haunting Sarabande-informed episode beginning in C at rehearsal F might be construed as a "C" section. The rhythmic freedom and variety you conjure in 3/2 during the opening sounds to my ear giddying, wonderfully fanciful and contrasted expertly with the engaging chorale at rehearsal D. Hearty congratulations, Karl!

14 elegantly-wrought score pages embracing 133 measures running five minutes comprise, to my thinking, an uncommonly generous, even extravagant, gesture of good will and fecundity in submitting a work composed "on spec." My sincere hope is that the ensemble will reward your energy and inspiration with the commission.

Warm wishes, Karl, that they muster the good sense to do so!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 30, 2015, 01:42:35 AM
Interesting endeavor:  http://ironcomposer.org/enter/
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on June 30, 2015, 10:48:55 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 30, 2015, 01:42:35 AM
Interesting endeavor:  http://ironcomposer.org/enter/

* Finalists will be assigned an instrumentation and the Secret Musical Ingredient at 9 a.m.

Rumor has it that THIS is the "secret musical ingredient" :








(http://www.bellhelicopter.com/MungoBlobs/763/857/407_C_210x120.jpg)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 30, 2015, 11:06:13 AM
Hah!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 30, 2015, 11:06:55 AM
Separately, on the bus this morning I made sketches for "the next 15-second piano piece," Versuch eines Milonga.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on June 30, 2015, 03:32:16 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 30, 2015, 11:06:55 AM
Separately, on the bus this morning I made sketches for "the next 15-second piano piece," Versuch eines Milonga.

Dude!  Are you taking dance lessons?   8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 01, 2015, 03:37:43 PM
Quote from: Cato on June 30, 2015, 03:32:16 PM
Dude!  Are you taking dance lessons?   8)

Hah!

Well, and it turns out that my sketch from yesterday practically fulfilled the 15-second requirement with little addition.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on July 01, 2015, 03:54:22 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 01, 2015, 03:37:43 PM

Well, and it turns out that my sketch from yesterday practically fulfilled the 15-second requirement with little addition.

The half and quarter-note silences are a nice touch, emphasizing the right hand's compressed dance, and thereby also emphasizing the enigmatic single notes in the bass.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 04, 2015, 05:54:04 AM
And the third.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 04, 2015, 10:13:13 AM
A fourth.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 04, 2015, 12:52:16 PM
I've just learnt that an old high school bestie is now visiting his cousin in California.  This calls for musical commemoration!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 04, 2015, 01:05:50 PM
The MIDI demos are accumulating as a playlist (unlisted) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaazRxzJ8qI&index=5&list=PLFZD0TBMaPuXnfPJDhCKfIhkI_1eLROX9) on YT.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on July 04, 2015, 01:10:22 PM
Cool little piece.

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 04, 2015, 02:46:58 PM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 04, 2015, 03:10:54 PM
The sixth.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 04, 2015, 04:58:23 PM
With the seventh, the project is one-third done:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on July 05, 2015, 04:34:45 AM
For those who think that "wittiness" in music is an incomprehensible concept, Karl has hereby proven that opinion wrong!   8)

Yes, very nice!  The pianist should enjoy performing these as much as the audience should enjoy hearing them!

Note the clever Webernian structures throughout, especially in the third piece.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 05, 2015, 04:45:28 AM
Thank you!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 05, 2015, 07:49:55 AM
No. 8 just done.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 05, 2015, 10:19:58 AM
No. 9
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 05, 2015, 10:20:17 AM
And 10.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 05, 2015, 04:44:35 PM
Finally finished the last movement of the wee suite for vc/pf.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on July 06, 2015, 03:15:45 AM
Again, sly and witty pieces!  Number 8, however, by using the sevenths and ninths in a "white-key mode" of sorts, conveys an idea of the listener needing to resolve the prayer after the music has stopped.

And the Sparrows in the left hand reminded me that major seconds (e.g. E-F#, F#-G#)  are considered consonant in Lithuanian folk music.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 06, 2015, 03:28:14 AM
Yes!  Playing around with non-triadic white-key harmonies . . . not sure I absolutely kept true to it, but my idea was not to repeat the same voicing of any of the chords.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 06, 2015, 05:05:48 AM
And in compiling that refresh, I find that I somehow neglected to post the Op.4 № 1 . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 06, 2015, 02:12:03 PM
Don't know why I left it out before:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 07, 2015, 02:55:37 AM
All right, got a little organized . . . started mapping out "the back 10" of the Op.131.  And on this morning's bus, started composing № 11, The Street Musician.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 07, 2015, 04:56:09 PM
No. 11
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 07, 2015, 05:12:53 PM
And no. 12.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on July 08, 2015, 09:55:49 AM
QuoteVisions fugitives de nouveau, Op.131 (pf solo)
№ 1: One Leaf
№ 2: Versuch eines Milonga
№ 3: Beneath the Clear Sky
№ 4: That Tickles!
№ 5: Stephen Goes to California
№ 6: Kay's Blue Crabs
№ 7: Questionable Insistence
№ 8: Morning Prayer
№ 9: Bunny Keeping Still
№ 10: Gamboling Squirrels
№ 11: The Street Musician
№ 12: The Shade of an Oak


These are marvelous miniatures: I wrote to Karl that e.g. #12 shows that dissonances, when handled in the right way, as they are here, can be exquisite and produce an exquisite expressivity.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 08, 2015, 10:03:07 AM
Thanks!  My blood is still up . . . keen to finish out the set (perhaps over the weekend), and equally keen not to paint myself into a corner  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 08, 2015, 02:45:26 PM
Out of sequence! #15
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 08, 2015, 03:20:26 PM
#13
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 08, 2015, 03:40:53 PM
And the one in between, no. 14:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 09, 2015, 03:04:33 AM
Re-post & refresh:

Variations on Wie lieblich est, S.10 (oboe & organ) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg841639.html#msg841639)

Time Was, Op.4 (pf solo)
№ 1: Prelude (Charlottesville) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906467.html#msg906467)
№ 2: Dance (Barefoot Amid Dandelions) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895701.html#msg895701)
№ 3: The Myth of Motion II:  Toccatina (on the Ekaterininsky Canal) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg896186.html#msg896186)


Pictures Only I Can See, Op.11 (pf solo)
№ 1: Spring in Her Step (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg894486.html#msg894486)
№ 2: The Bronze Girl's Spilt Milk (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg894735.html#msg894735)
№ 3: The Myth of Motion I:  Chorale (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895484.html#msg895484)
№ 4: The Sleep-Pavane at the Foot of Frozen Niagara (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg894748.html#msg894748)
№ 5: Petersburg Nocturne (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg893941.html#msg893941)
|| MIDI on YT (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?action_edit=1&list=PLFZD0TBMaPuUXCFckvjggD2-jTTbZ2Eh6)

Little Towns, Low Countries, Op.18 (pf solo)
№ 1: Invention (Mt Hope Avenue, Rochester) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg896759.html#msg896759)
№ 2: Aubade (Lake Canandaigua) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg897041.html#msg897041)
№ 3: Gigue (Glasgow Street, Cornhill) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg897079.html#msg897079)


Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, Op.16 (cl/vn/pf) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg821903.html#msg821903)

Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, Op.16a (cl/pf/prc) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg821934.html#msg821934)

To Melt From a Distance, Op.21 (pf solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895630.html#msg895630)

Gaze Transfixt, Op.23 (pf solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=92.0;attach=42786)

Lutosławski's Lullaby, Op.25 (pf solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg899237.html#msg899237)

Fancy on Psalm 80 from the Scottish Psalter, Op.34 № 3, performed by Carson Cooman, on YouTube. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772705.html#msg772705)

O Beauteous Heavenly Light, Op.34 № 2, performed by Carson Cooman, on YouTube. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772705.html#msg866185)

Journey to the Dayspring, Op.40 on YouTube (http://youtu.be/WaVDqIp5Rt4?t=25m33s)

'Tis Winter Now (Danby), Op.45a (mezzo-soprano, flute & organ) at Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Danby-Tis-Winter-Now-Mezzo-soprano/dp/1631620223/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1419784836&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=karl+henning+danby)

Initiation of Barefoot on the Crowded Road, the former Op.41 (now the Discreet Erasures, Op.99, below) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg870547.html#msg870547)

Danse antique, Op.44 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg892900.html#msg892900)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part I (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg875355.html#msg875355)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part II (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg875358.html#msg875358)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part I ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754765.html#msg754765)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part II ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754766.html#msg754766)

I Look From Afar, Op.60 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg805683.html#msg805683)

Blue Shamrock, Op.63 for clarinet unaccompanied, at Amazon. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770448.html#msg770448)

Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani 1st half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg804573.html#msg804573) | 2nd half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg804574.html#msg804574)

Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani ::  Choral Score 1st half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg833844.html#msg833844) | 2nd half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg833845.html#msg833845)

Timbrel and Dance, Op.73 [ St Paul's choir plus ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg628919.html#msg628919)

Scene 1 from White Nights, Op.75 № 2 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg810318.html#msg810318)

Scene 2 from White Nights, Op.75 № 3 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg802028.html#msg802028)

Scene 3a from White Nights, Op.75 № 4 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg801802.html#msg801802)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg813961.html#msg813961)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6, arr. for saxophone choir (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765047.html#msg765047)

Scene 4 from White Nights, Op.75 № 7 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg814083.html#msg814083)

Scene 5 from White Nights, Op.75 № 8 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815364.html#msg815364)

Before-&-after, Finale-VS.-Sibelius exhibits from the Op.75 № 8| A (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815367.html#msg815367%20%5B/url) | B (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815368.html#msg815368%20%5B/url) | C (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815369.html#msg815369%20%5B/url) | D (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815370.html#msg815370%20%5B/url)

Scene 7 from White Nights, Op.75 № 10 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg816086.html#msg816086)

Canzona (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg827075.html#msg827075), Op.77a № 1 (org solo)

Gigue (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg827138.html#msg827138), Op.77a № 2 (org solo)

26 February De profundis, Op.78 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg396045.html#msg396045) [ Jaya Lakshminarayan & friends ]

Mirage, Op.79a (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg845632.html#msg845632) (alto fl, cl, pf)

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, Op.80 carol for choir, brass quintet, organ & timpani (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg805187.html#msg805187)

Moonrise, Op.84 for brass quintet. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767632.html#msg767632) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

Moonrise, Op.84a for flute choir in six parts. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg761602.html#msg761602) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

15 March Passion rehearsal A (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/dress-rehearsal.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal B (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/shut-up-n-let-music-do-talkin-some-more.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal C (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/corrivideum.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

Conclusion of the 19 Mar 2010 performance by Sine Nomine of the St John Passion, Op.92:

http://www.youtube.com/v/8netMuAHFkI

12 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/revisiting-moon.html) [ k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble (Bloom/Henning/Cienniwa) ]

18 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/later-at-kings.html) [ Bloom/Henning ]

23 May pre-concert rehearsal (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/05/rehearsal-day-of.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

22 June recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/ande-then-there-was-library.html) [ N. Chamberlain/B. Chamberlain/Henning ]

Love is the spirit of this church (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg694587.html#msg694587), Op.85 № 3

Nicodemus brings myrrh and aloes for the burial of the Christ (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg739688.html#msg739688), Op.85 № 4 for cello & piano | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/nicodemus-brings-myrrh-aloes)

For God so loved the world, after Op.87 № 9 {Would you like the Doxology with that?} Yes (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784410.html#msg784410) | No (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784446.html#msg784446) | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/for-god-so-loved-the-world)

The Passion According to St John (http://www.mediafire.com/?wdpk77t7m042s7o), Op.92 (on MediaFire, courtesy of Johan)

Lutosawski’s Lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648397.html#msg648397), Op.96a № 1 (string quartet)

Marginalia (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg647890.html#msg647890), Op.96a № 2 (string quartet)

Après-lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649237.html#msg649237), Op.96a № 3 (string quartet)

Score of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444980.html#msg444980)

MIDI of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg436576.html#msg436576)

Score of Suspension Bridge (In Dave's Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444979.html#msg444979)

MIDI of Suspension Bridge (In Dave's Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444978.html#msg444978)

Score of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg445883.html#msg445883)

MIDI of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg446478.html#msg446478)

Cato's analysis of the Viola Sonata (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg785714.html#msg785714)

Johan's MediaFire folder, including the whole of Dana's première performance of the Viola Sonata (http://www.mediafire.com/?nnp5543z74szn)

Discreet Erasures (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg872593.html#msg872593), Op.99 for orchestra

Angular Whimsies, Op.100a (bass clarinet, percussion [two players] & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767841.html#msg767841)

Whimsy brevis, Op.100b (bass flute & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg769046.html#msg769046)

http://www.youtube.com/v/OAp3w15ISl4

How to Tell (Chasing the Tail of Nothing), Op.103 (alto flute, clarinet & frame drum); 7 June 2014 performance (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-how-to-tell-chasing-the-tail-of-nothing-op-103-7-june-14)

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648257.html#msg648257), Op.104 № 4

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649947.html#msg649947), Op.104 № 5

Kyrie (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg644073.html#msg644073), Op.106 № 1

Gloria (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg870150.html#msg870150), Op.106 № 2 :: work-in-progress, March 2015

Credo (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg869962.html#msg869962), Op.106 № 3

Sanctus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772439.html#msg869778), Op.106 № 4

(The Sanctus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg871446.html#msg871446), arranged for tuba quartet)

Agnus Dei (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg773090.html#msg773090), Op.106 № 5 || Première by Triad (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895337.html#msg895337)

Brothers, If They Only Knew It (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780342.html#msg780342), saxophone quartet (after Op.106 № 5)

In the Artist's Studio (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg879937.html#msg880118), Op.107, for 17 winds & harp

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 1, Eritis sicut Deus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg706128.html#msg706128)

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 2, . . . scientes bonum . . . (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg709377.html#msg709377)

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 3, . . . et malum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg714290.html#msg714290)

Thoreau in Concord Jail (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708916.html#msg708916), Op.109 for clarinet solo

http://www.youtube.com/v/OnLYQ748aEg

Airy Distillates (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648674.html#msg648674), Op.110 for flute solo

Annabel Lee (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg704486.html#msg704486), Op.111 for vocal quartet

http://www.youtube.com/v/tN3aMOrzEb8

Misapprehension (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708245.html#msg708245), Op.112 for clarinet choir

The Mystic Trumpeter (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg831867.html#msg831867), Op.113 № 1 for soprano & clarinet

Après-mystère (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737681.html#msg737681), Op.113 № 2 for flute & clarinet And MIDI (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737682.html#msg737682)

http://www.youtube.com/v/7RhH161HhlA

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg756625.html#msg756625), Op.114 № 1 for clarinet & marimba

(very nearly) what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg812042.html#msg812042), Op.114 № 5 for bass clarinet & marimba

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777532.html#msg777532), Op.114a for clarinet, mandocello & double bass

My Island Home (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg766258.html#msg766258), Op.115 for percussion ensemble

http://www.youtube.com/v/hlh61D6COvU

Plotting (y is the new x) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765893.html#msg765893), Op.116 for violin & harpsichord

http://www.youtube.com/v/2vKGfppo0o8

Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg768713.html#msg768713), Op.117 (fl, cl in A, gtr & cb) [ and at Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-jazz-for) ]

When the morning stars sang together, and the sons of God shouted for joy (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770046.html#msg770046), Op.118 № 1 (shakuhachi, drum & handbell choir)

http://www.youtube.com/v/79tPHWpH3UI

Divinum mysterium (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg775091.html#msg775091), Op.118 № 2 (choir unison & handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/MPr7NhE2-Bs

Easter Stikheron (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784746.html#msg784746), Op.118 № 3 (choir SATB & handbells)

Welcome, Happy Morning!, Op.118 № 4 (handbells)

My Lord, What a Morning (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg787524.html#msg787524), Op.118 № 5 (choir & handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/AJzV-RxXiIk

Hymtunes Moscow & Te Deum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg799287.html#msg799287), Op.118 № 6 (handbells)

Musette (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg799287.html#msg799287), Op.118 № 7 (handbells)

Psalm 130 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780713.html#msg780713), Op.118 № 8 [ I think ] (clarinet & bass voice) [work-in-progress]

The Crystalline Ship (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777531.html#msg777531), Op.119 № 1 (mezzo-soprano & baritone saxophone)

I Saw People Walking Around Like Trees (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg782776.html#msg782776), Op.120 (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum)

http://www.youtube.com/v/E0_-CTvtSS8

... illa existimans quia hortulanus esset .... (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg822022.html#msg822022), Op.121 (vc/pf)

Le tombeau de W.A.G. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg792109.html#msg792109), Op.122a (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum) Audio (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-le-tombeau-de-wag-op122a)

A Song of Remembrance, Op.123 (mixed chorus SAB & pf)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg828719)

http://www.youtube.com/v/kYWAm11MX4s

The Mysterious Fruit, Op.124 (mezzo-soprano & marimba)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg866146)

The Mysterious Fruit, Op.124a (mezzo-soprano & pf)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg869135)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 № 1 "Children's Song" (2 vn/va) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg823454.html#msg823454)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 № 2 "Autumn Leaves (Wind Effect)" (2 vn/va) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg844320.html#msg844320)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 № 3 "Scampering Squirrels" (2 vn/va) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg846592.html#msg846592)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 № 4 "Pond at Twilight" (2 vn/va) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847113.html#msg847113)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 № 5 "The Gnomes (Paul's Garden)" (2 vn/va) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg847919)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 № 6 "Cheerful Song on the Wing" (2 vn/va) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg867035)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 № 7 "The Avocado in Winter" (2 vn/va) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg867133)

In the shadow of the kindly Star (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg844302.html#msg844302), Op.126 № 1 (violin solo and handbell choir)

I Want Jesus to Walk With Me (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg838756.html#msg838756), Op.126 № 2 (choir SATB unaccompanied)

Variations on a Basque Carol (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg856400.html#msg856400), Op.126 № 3 (clarinet unaccompanied)

Beach Balls (Red) , Op.125 № 5 (org solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg896271.html#msg896271)

Little Suite, Op.127 № 1 "Summer Song" (vc/pf) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851437.html#msg851437)

Little Suite, Op.127 № 2 "Valentine" (vc/pf) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851437.html#msg867353) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/op127-no2-valentine)

Little Suite, Op.127 № 3 "Sparrows Hopping on the Wet Sidewalk" (vc/pf) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906166.html#msg906166)

Notebook for Elaina & Anna, Op.128 № 1 "Out for a Walk" (fl/a sx) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851363.html#msg851363)

From the Pit of a Cave in the Cloud, Op.129, soprano & chamber group {work-in-progress} (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg903200.html#msg903200)

Piece for double wind quintet, Op.130 {work-in-progress} (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg902814.html#msg902814)

Visions fugitives de nouveau, Op.131 (pf solo)
№ 1: One Leaf (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg904373.html#msg904373)
№ 2: Versuch eines Milonga (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905203.html#msg905203)
№ 3: Beneath the Clear Sky (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905823.html#msg905823)
№ 4: That Tickles! (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905868.html#msg905868)
№ 5: Stephen Goes to California (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905880.html#msg905880)
№ 6: Kay's Blue Crabs (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905898.html#msg905898)
№ 7: Questionable Insistence (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905904.html#msg905904)
№ 8: Morning Prayer (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906036.html#msg906036)
№ 9: Bunny Keeping Still (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906077.html#msg906077)
№ 10: Gamboling Squirrels (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906078.html#msg906078)
№ 11: The Street Musician (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906783.html#msg906783)
№ 12: The Shade of an Oak (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906789.html#msg906789)
№ 13: "Could you change one more thing?" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907005.html#msg907005)
№ 14: Waiting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907009.html#msg907009)
№ 15: Bicycling in Boston Common (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907002.html#msg907002) || MIDI on YT (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxjZWHrSBk0&list=PLFZD0TBMaPuXnfPJDhCKfIhkI_1eLROX9)

8 Oct 2013 recital at King's Chapel (http://instantencore.com/music/details.aspx?PId=5106840)

Henningmusick at ReverbNation (http://www.reverbnation.com/karlhenning).

Henningmusick at Instant Encore (http://instantencore.com/contributor/contributor.aspx?CId=5142566).

About an hour's worth of Henningmusick, too, at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1)

The 9th Ear at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/9th-ear).


And: Maria appears on the evening news in DC (http://www.wjla.com/articles/2014/04/cold-weather-approaches-cherry-blossoms-pass-peak-102154.html).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 09, 2015, 05:03:51 AM
Bus ride scribblings.

Top of the page is the First "Beautiful" Melody for the Kammerwerke piece (oh!  Too few of the group will be around in August, and I am told they will read my incipit in September).

Fourth staff is the chorale (m.65ff.)

I think I may not actually have used the material on the fifth staff just yet . . . .

Two Glimpses on the lower half of the page.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 09, 2015, 06:03:08 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 08, 2015, 03:40:53 PM
And the one in between, no. 14:

So, the story of № 14 . . . I was telling Maria about the "project," a set of 20 pieces of 15 seconds' duration each.  And, having a lively wit, she joked on the order of a piece consisting of a whole-note chord sustained for 15 seconds . . . and I did begin to think of a minimal piece.  The amusing (to me, anyway) thing about Waiting is, my first draught cast the first measure in 5/4, the first chord repeated in two quarter-notes, the second chord a third quarter-note, and then back to the original chord for a half-note.  But when I played it, I felt it was far too busy and rushed — hence the metrical and rhythmic modification to the present 7/4 bar.  That 'problem' solved, the rest of the piece came fairly readily . . . I knew right away that I wanted to "trough down" to a simple interval at the start of measure 2.  At first, I had both hands strike on beat 4, but I felt right away that this would be too "square";  so having the left hand anticipate by a beat felt immediately apt.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 09, 2015, 06:06:28 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 09, 2015, 06:03:08 AM
. . . But when I played it, I felt it was far too busy and rushed . . .

Too purposeful, and thus contrary to the idea of the piece.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on July 09, 2015, 08:03:14 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 09, 2015, 06:03:08 AM
...and I did begin to think of a minimal piece.  The amusing (to me, anyway) thing about Waiting is, my first draught cast the first measure in 5/4, the first chord repeated in two quarter-notes, the second chord a third quarter-note, and then back to the original chord for a half-note.  But when I played it, I felt it was far too busy and rushed — ...

Too purposeful, and thus contrary to the idea of the piece.

Waiting for a Purpose...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 09, 2015, 08:04:11 AM
We've all been there!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 09, 2015, 04:07:14 PM
# 16
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 09, 2015, 04:07:39 PM
#17
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 09, 2015, 04:08:06 PM
#18
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 10, 2015, 03:35:38 AM
The end is in sight . . . on the bus this morning, I composed the 20th (and last), and drew up nearly two measures of the penultimate, which will be basis enough to improvise the rest of it when I return home this afternoon.

For those who wish, the MIDI extrusions of Nos. 1 through 18 are on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxjZWHrSBk0&list=PLFZD0TBMaPuXnfPJDhCKfIhkI_1eLROX9).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 11, 2015, 11:18:59 AM
Started #19 yesterday, finished it just now:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 11, 2015, 11:19:30 AM
But #20 I had finished yesterday:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 11, 2015, 11:30:27 AM
Tentative thoughts:

1. I do think I like all the twenty pieces as they are.

2. Maybe I want to rearrange them slightly.  I.e., do I really want the cycle to end with Starless Summer Night?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 12, 2015, 04:37:36 AM
Very interestingly . . . when I posted the news of the completed Op.131 on Facebook, one of the responses was flutist Orlando Cela (whom I met at last, in Lowell earlier this year) asking, "And where is my flute piece?"  (He had not asked me for a flute piece previously.)  So . . . about to get to work on a 7-minute piece for two flutes.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 12, 2015, 09:22:36 AM
So here's a start:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 13, 2015, 02:08:25 PM
Further progress today:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 13, 2015, 04:24:11 PM
(Orlando likes it so far.)

QuoteThanks, Karl!

Love the idea of the "mirror canon" (if I may call it that) at the beginning.  Very cool interplay of timbres as the voices come together!  Can't wait to get the entire work...

And I have an ideal partner to play this with!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 14, 2015, 03:36:41 AM
Some more composing done on the bus for the flute duet.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 14, 2015, 10:55:57 AM
Re-post & refresh:

Variations on Wie lieblich est, S.10 (oboe & organ) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg841639.html#msg841639)

Time Was, Op.4 (pf solo)
№ 1: Prelude (Charlottesville) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906467.html#msg906467)
№ 2: Dance (Barefoot Amid Dandelions) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895701.html#msg895701)
№ 3: The Myth of Motion II:  Toccatina (on the Ekaterininsky Canal) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg896186.html#msg896186)


Pictures Only I Can See, Op.11 (pf solo)
№ 1: Spring in Her Step (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg894486.html#msg894486)
№ 2: The Bronze Girl's Spilt Milk (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg894735.html#msg894735)
№ 3: The Myth of Motion I:  Chorale (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895484.html#msg895484)
№ 4: The Sleep-Pavane at the Foot of Frozen Niagara (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg894748.html#msg894748)
№ 5: Petersburg Nocturne (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg893941.html#msg893941)
|| MIDI on YT (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?action_edit=1&list=PLFZD0TBMaPuUXCFckvjggD2-jTTbZ2Eh6)

Little Towns, Low Countries, Op.18 (pf solo)
№ 1: Invention (Mt Hope Avenue, Rochester) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg896759.html#msg896759)
№ 2: Aubade (Lake Canandaigua) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg897041.html#msg897041)
№ 3: Gigue (Glasgow Street, Cornhill) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg897079.html#msg897079)


Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, Op.16 (cl/vn/pf) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg821903.html#msg821903)

Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, Op.16a (cl/pf/prc) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg821934.html#msg821934)

To Melt From a Distance, Op.21 (pf solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895630.html#msg895630)

Gaze Transfixt, Op.23 (pf solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=92.0;attach=42786)

Lutosławski's Lullaby, Op.25 (pf solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg899237.html#msg899237)

Fancy on Psalm 80 from the Scottish Psalter, Op.34 № 3, performed by Carson Cooman, on YouTube. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772705.html#msg772705)

O Beauteous Heavenly Light, Op.34 № 2, performed by Carson Cooman, on YouTube. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772705.html#msg866185)

Journey to the Dayspring, Op.40 on YouTube (http://youtu.be/WaVDqIp5Rt4?t=25m33s)

'Tis Winter Now (Danby), Op.45a (mezzo-soprano, flute & organ) at Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Danby-Tis-Winter-Now-Mezzo-soprano/dp/1631620223/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1419784836&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=karl+henning+danby)

Initiation of Barefoot on the Crowded Road, the former Op.41 (now the Discreet Erasures, Op.99, below) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg870547.html#msg870547)

Danse antique, Op.44 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg892900.html#msg892900)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part I (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg875355.html#msg875355)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part II (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg875358.html#msg875358)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part I ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754765.html#msg754765)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part II ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754766.html#msg754766)

I Look From Afar, Op.60 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg805683.html#msg805683)

Blue Shamrock, Op.63 for clarinet unaccompanied, at Amazon. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770448.html#msg770448)

Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani 1st half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg804573.html#msg804573) | 2nd half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg804574.html#msg804574)

Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani ::  Choral Score 1st half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg833844.html#msg833844) | 2nd half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg833845.html#msg833845)

Timbrel and Dance, Op.73 [ St Paul's choir plus ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg628919.html#msg628919)

Scene 1 from White Nights, Op.75 № 2 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg810318.html#msg810318)

Scene 2 from White Nights, Op.75 № 3 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg802028.html#msg802028)

Scene 3a from White Nights, Op.75 № 4 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg801802.html#msg801802)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg813961.html#msg813961)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6, arr. for saxophone choir (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765047.html#msg765047)

Scene 4 from White Nights, Op.75 № 7 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg814083.html#msg814083)

Scene 5 from White Nights, Op.75 № 8 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815364.html#msg815364)

Before-&-after, Finale-VS.-Sibelius exhibits from the Op.75 № 8| A (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815367.html#msg815367%20%5B/url) | B (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815368.html#msg815368%20%5B/url) | C (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815369.html#msg815369%20%5B/url) | D (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815370.html#msg815370%20%5B/url)

Scene 7 from White Nights, Op.75 № 10 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg816086.html#msg816086)

Canzona (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg827075.html#msg827075), Op.77a № 1 (org solo)

Gigue (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg827138.html#msg827138), Op.77a № 2 (org solo)

26 February De profundis, Op.78 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg396045.html#msg396045) [ Jaya Lakshminarayan & friends ]

Mirage, Op.79a (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg845632.html#msg845632) (alto fl, cl, pf)

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, Op.80 carol for choir, brass quintet, organ & timpani (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg805187.html#msg805187)

Moonrise, Op.84 for brass quintet. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767632.html#msg767632) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

Moonrise, Op.84a for flute choir in six parts. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg761602.html#msg761602) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

15 March Passion rehearsal A (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/dress-rehearsal.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal B (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/shut-up-n-let-music-do-talkin-some-more.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal C (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/corrivideum.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

Conclusion of the 19 Mar 2010 performance by Sine Nomine of the St John Passion, Op.92:

http://www.youtube.com/v/8netMuAHFkI

12 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/revisiting-moon.html) [ k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble (Bloom/Henning/Cienniwa) ]

18 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/later-at-kings.html) [ Bloom/Henning ]

23 May pre-concert rehearsal (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/05/rehearsal-day-of.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

22 June recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/ande-then-there-was-library.html) [ N. Chamberlain/B. Chamberlain/Henning ]

Love is the spirit of this church (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg694587.html#msg694587), Op.85 № 3

Nicodemus brings myrrh and aloes for the burial of the Christ (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg739688.html#msg739688), Op.85 № 4 for cello & piano | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/nicodemus-brings-myrrh-aloes)

For God so loved the world, after Op.87 № 9 {Would you like the Doxology with that?} Yes (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784410.html#msg784410) | No (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784446.html#msg784446) | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/for-god-so-loved-the-world)

The Passion According to St John (http://www.mediafire.com/?wdpk77t7m042s7o), Op.92 (on MediaFire, courtesy of Johan)

Lutosawski’s Lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648397.html#msg648397), Op.96a № 1 (string quartet)

Marginalia (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg647890.html#msg647890), Op.96a № 2 (string quartet)

Après-lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649237.html#msg649237), Op.96a № 3 (string quartet)

Score of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444980.html#msg444980)

MIDI of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg436576.html#msg436576)

Score of Suspension Bridge (In Dave's Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444979.html#msg444979)

MIDI of Suspension Bridge (In Dave's Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444978.html#msg444978)

Score of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg445883.html#msg445883)

MIDI of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg446478.html#msg446478)

Cato's analysis of the Viola Sonata (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg785714.html#msg785714)

Johan's MediaFire folder, including the whole of Dana's première performance of the Viola Sonata (http://www.mediafire.com/?nnp5543z74szn)

Discreet Erasures (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg872593.html#msg872593), Op.99 for orchestra

Angular Whimsies, Op.100a (bass clarinet, percussion [two players] & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767841.html#msg767841)

Whimsy brevis, Op.100b (bass flute & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg769046.html#msg769046)

http://www.youtube.com/v/OAp3w15ISl4

How to Tell (Chasing the Tail of Nothing), Op.103 (alto flute, clarinet & frame drum); 7 June 2014 performance (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-how-to-tell-chasing-the-tail-of-nothing-op-103-7-june-14)

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648257.html#msg648257), Op.104 № 4

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649947.html#msg649947), Op.104 № 5

Kyrie (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg644073.html#msg644073), Op.106 № 1

Gloria (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg870150.html#msg870150), Op.106 № 2 :: work-in-progress, March 2015

Credo (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg869962.html#msg869962), Op.106 № 3

Sanctus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772439.html#msg869778), Op.106 № 4

(The Sanctus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg871446.html#msg871446), arranged for tuba quartet)

Agnus Dei (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg773090.html#msg773090), Op.106 № 5 || Première by Triad (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895337.html#msg895337)

Brothers, If They Only Knew It (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780342.html#msg780342), saxophone quartet (after Op.106 № 5)

In the Artist's Studio (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg879937.html#msg880118), Op.107, for 17 winds & harp

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 1, Eritis sicut Deus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg706128.html#msg706128)

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 2, . . . scientes bonum . . . (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg709377.html#msg709377)

Organ Sonata, Op.108 :: Mvt 3, . . . et malum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg714290.html#msg714290)

Thoreau in Concord Jail (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708916.html#msg708916), Op.109 for clarinet solo

http://www.youtube.com/v/OnLYQ748aEg

Airy Distillates (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648674.html#msg648674), Op.110 for flute solo

Annabel Lee (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg704486.html#msg704486), Op.111 for vocal quartet

http://www.youtube.com/v/tN3aMOrzEb8

Misapprehension (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708245.html#msg708245), Op.112 for clarinet choir

The Mystic Trumpeter (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg831867.html#msg831867), Op.113 № 1 for soprano & clarinet

Après-mystère (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737681.html#msg737681), Op.113 № 2 for flute & clarinet And MIDI (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737682.html#msg737682)

http://www.youtube.com/v/7RhH161HhlA

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg756625.html#msg756625), Op.114 № 1 for clarinet & marimba

(very nearly) what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg812042.html#msg812042), Op.114 № 5 for bass clarinet & marimba

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777532.html#msg777532), Op.114a for clarinet, mandocello & double bass

My Island Home (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg766258.html#msg766258), Op.115 for percussion ensemble

http://www.youtube.com/v/hlh61D6COvU

Plotting (y is the new x) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765893.html#msg765893), Op.116 for violin & harpsichord

http://www.youtube.com/v/2vKGfppo0o8

Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg768713.html#msg768713), Op.117 (fl, cl in A, gtr & cb) [ and at Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-jazz-for) ]

When the morning stars sang together, and the sons of God shouted for joy (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770046.html#msg770046), Op.118 № 1 (shakuhachi, drum & handbell choir)

http://www.youtube.com/v/79tPHWpH3UI

Divinum mysterium (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg775091.html#msg775091), Op.118 № 2 (choir unison & handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/MPr7NhE2-Bs

Easter Stikheron (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784746.html#msg784746), Op.118 № 3 (choir SATB & handbells)

Welcome, Happy Morning!, Op.118 № 4 (handbells)

My Lord, What a Morning (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg787524.html#msg787524), Op.118 № 5 (choir & handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/AJzV-RxXiIk

Hymtunes Moscow & Te Deum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg799287.html#msg799287), Op.118 № 6 (handbells)

Musette (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg799287.html#msg799287), Op.118 № 7 (handbells)

Psalm 130 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780713.html#msg780713), Op.118 № 8 [ I think ] (clarinet & bass voice) [work-in-progress]

The Crystalline Ship (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777531.html#msg777531), Op.119 № 1 (mezzo-soprano & baritone saxophone)

I Saw People Walking Around Like Trees (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg782776.html#msg782776), Op.120 (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum)

http://www.youtube.com/v/E0_-CTvtSS8

... illa existimans quia hortulanus esset .... (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg822022.html#msg822022), Op.121 (vc/pf)

Le tombeau de W.A.G. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg792109.html#msg792109), Op.122a (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum) Audio (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-le-tombeau-de-wag-op122a)

A Song of Remembrance, Op.123 (mixed chorus SAB & pf)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg828719)

http://www.youtube.com/v/kYWAm11MX4s

The Mysterious Fruit, Op.124 (mezzo-soprano & marimba)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg866146)

The Mysterious Fruit, Op.124a (mezzo-soprano & pf)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg869135)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 № 1 "Children's Song" (2 vn/va) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg823454.html#msg823454)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 № 2 "Autumn Leaves (Wind Effect)" (2 vn/va) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg844320.html#msg844320)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 № 3 "Scampering Squirrels" (2 vn/va) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg846592.html#msg846592)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 № 4 "Pond at Twilight" (2 vn/va) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847113.html#msg847113)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 № 5 "The Gnomes (Paul's Garden)" (2 vn/va) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg847919)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 № 6 "Cheerful Song on the Wing" (2 vn/va) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg867035)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 № 7 "The Avocado in Winter" (2 vn/va) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg867133)

In the shadow of the kindly Star (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg844302.html#msg844302), Op.126 № 1 (violin solo and handbell choir)

I Want Jesus to Walk With Me (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg838756.html#msg838756), Op.126 № 2 (choir SATB unaccompanied)

Variations on a Basque Carol (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg856400.html#msg856400), Op.126 № 3 (clarinet unaccompanied)

Beach Balls (Red) , Op.125 № 5 (org solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg896271.html#msg896271)

Little Suite, Op.127 № 1 "Summer Song" (vc/pf) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851437.html#msg851437)

Little Suite, Op.127 № 2 "Valentine" (vc/pf) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851437.html#msg867353) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/op127-no2-valentine)

Little Suite, Op.127 № 3 "Sparrows Hopping on the Wet Sidewalk" (vc/pf) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906166.html#msg906166)

Notebook for Elaina & Anna, Op.128 № 1 "Out for a Walk" (fl/a sx) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851363.html#msg851363)

From the Pit of a Cave in the Cloud, Op.129, soprano & chamber group {work-in-progress} (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg903200.html#msg903200)

Piece for double wind quintet, Op.130 {work-in-progress} (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg902814.html#msg902814)

Visions fugitives de nouveau, Op.131 (pf solo)
№ 1: One Leaf (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg904373.html#msg904373)
№ 2: Versuch eines Milonga (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905203.html#msg905203)
№ 3: Beneath the Clear Sky (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905823.html#msg905823)
№ 4: That Tickles! (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905868.html#msg905868)
№ 5: Stephen Goes to California (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905880.html#msg905880)
№ 6: Kay's Blue Crabs (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905898.html#msg905898)
№ 7: Questionable Insistence (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905904.html#msg905904)
№ 8: Morning Prayer (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906036.html#msg906036)
№ 9: Bunny Keeping Still (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906077.html#msg906077)
№ 10: Gamboling Squirrels (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906078.html#msg906078)
№ 11: The Street Musician (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906783.html#msg906783)
№ 12: The Shade of an Oak (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906789.html#msg906789)
№ 13: "Could you change one more thing?" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907005.html#msg907005)
№ 14: Waiting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907009.html#msg907009)
№ 15: Bicycling in Boston Common (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907002.html#msg907002)
№ 16: Mist on the Harbor (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907205.html#msg907205)
№ 17: Peter Moves to Montréal (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907206.html#msg907206)
№ 18: Seeing a Long-Since-Cancelled Stamp (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907207.html#msg907207)
№ 19: ... but his mind is elsewhere (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907528.html#msg907528)
№ 20: Starless Summer Night (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907530.html#msg907530) || MIDI on YT (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxjZWHrSBk0&list=PLFZD0TBMaPuXnfPJDhCKfIhkI_1eLROX9)

Neither do I condemn thee, Op.132 for flute duet {work-in-progress} (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg908051.html#msg908051)

8 Oct 2013 recital at King's Chapel (http://instantencore.com/music/details.aspx?PId=5106840)

Henningmusick at ReverbNation (http://www.reverbnation.com/karlhenning).

Henningmusick at Instant Encore (http://instantencore.com/contributor/contributor.aspx?CId=5142566).

About an hour's worth of Henningmusick, too, at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1)

The 9th Ear at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/9th-ear).


And: Maria appears on the evening news in DC (http://www.wjla.com/articles/2014/04/cold-weather-approaches-cherry-blossoms-pass-peak-102154.html).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 14, 2015, 04:38:44 PM
Double or nothing  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on July 14, 2015, 05:50:40 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 14, 2015, 04:38:44 PM
Double or nothing  8)

I see that Holmes has caught up with Professor Moriarty!  0:)   Or the sinner has been forgiven!   In either case, the flute-players should be thrilled and amused!

I know I was!  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 17, 2015, 02:43:07 PM
Some progress from this morning's bus ride.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 23, 2015, 03:56:45 AM
My quietude (and relative inactivity) have been partly related to tomorrow's Triad repertory committee meeting, as each member of the committee has been assigned a small (manageable!) sheaf of submissions to examine and evaluate.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on July 23, 2015, 05:23:12 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 23, 2015, 03:56:45 AM
My quietude (and relative inactivity) have been partly related to tomorrow's Triad repertory committee meeting, as each member of the committee has been assigned a small (manageable!) sheaf of submissions to examine and evaluate.

Does anything strike you as particularly ingenious?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 23, 2015, 06:51:39 AM
Four pieces were assigned to me; in alphabetical order by name of composer:

#1 is a set of four very short folk riddles, unaccompanied choir, often divided into eight parts.  Whole piece runs maybe six minutes.

#2 is a set of five Thomas Hardy settings, choir accompanied by bass clarinet and piano.  12 minutes total duration.

#3 is the only "whole piece" in my allotment, a Latin motet for unaccompanied choir, much of it set as antiphonal double-choir.  I need to calculate the duration on this one, but I'll guess 5 minutes.

#4 is a set of three pieces for "wordless choir" and piano.  Whole piece runs nine minutes.

The strongest pieces in my view are #2 and #4.  They both happen to have the richest pitch-worlds, and the most engaging rhythmic profiles, but I do not think my preference here is solely a matter of these.

In practical terms, #2 is a piece we could program only if we engage a crack bass clarinetist.  (I do not own a bass clarinet, and I have not played one in more than two decades, so I am in no position to volunteer.)  The text setting displays an excellent ear for prosody, the tone of the pieces is engaging and poignant (befitting the texts), and I'd certainly keep it in consideration for future programs.

#1 is by a composer whom I know, though not a Triad composer.  I have wanted not to have other pieces of his that I have heard bias me against this one.  Nevertheless, this feels to me more exercisely than masterly.  Overall (and the committee can check my work, so I feel that the opinion is defensible) this piece is rather easily the weakest in my allotment.

#3 is good writing, though perhaps not great.  Of course, "not great" is in the first place certainly a matter of opinion, and not binding;  and in the second, not an absolute negative.  We might say the same of (say) the Beethoven Second Symphony, but that's no reason not to program it.  Depending on the rest of the pieces strewn among the committee, this might well be selected for the next program, and be a perfectly satisfying success.  The antiphonal writing is very nice.

#4 is by a Triad composer, and even though it may have the appearance of "preferring one of our own," my sense is that this is genuinely the best of the pieces I've been asked to consider.  They are three choral vocalizes with piano accompaniment, the first and second are both memorials (though completely distinct musically) and the third is brightly songful, the choir singing sostenuto while there is generally running figuration in the piano.  The memorial movements are both quite chromatic, but an incisively specific pitch-world;  the last, effortlessly diatonic in D major.  I am going to suggest we sing this, and I want to conduct it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on July 23, 2015, 06:59:57 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 23, 2015, 06:51:39 AM

#4 is by a Triad composer, and even though it may have the appearance of "preferring one of our own," my sense is that this is genuinely the best of the pieces I've been asked to consider.  They are three choral vocalizes with piano accompaniment, the first and second are both memorials (though completely distinct musically) and the third is brightly songful, the choir singing sostenuto while there is generally running figuration in the piano.  The memorial movements are both quite chromatic, but an incisively specific pitch-world;  the last, effortlessly diatonic in D major.  I am going to suggest we sing this, and I want to conduct it.

Memorials via wordless choir!  That is intriguing! 

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 23, 2015, 07:02:31 AM
I think he will not mind if I post the score here for our select band:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on July 23, 2015, 07:23:40 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 23, 2015, 07:02:31 AM
I think he will not mind if I post the score here for our select band:
That does look interesting and potentially beautiful! 8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 29, 2015, 08:55:55 AM
Okay, I did actually make some marginal progress on the flute duet yesterday.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 01, 2015, 05:37:06 AM
So, I need to finish Orlando's flute duet, and get properly back to work on the Schulte setting . . . the back-burner task has been, what to do for the Christmas concert?  Last year's concert made a very good impression through the parish, and was a challenging-though-ultimately-satisfying experience for the choir.  Being able to hire the brass quintet and getting a full performance of Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song was a great personal accomplishment for me.  On one hand, I should love to engage the quintet again this year;  on t'other, with the Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song "out of the way" for the moment, I don't really have employment for them, unless I write something new . . . but of course, my plate is full with other writing this summer.


I do have another piece or two for choir and brass for Christmas, but:


1.  I think that might be a challenge for the choir . . . and though I am sure they can rise to the challenge again, I do remember (rather vividly) how much resistance there was, the first month or so we worked on the Cradle Song;  and I don't mind putting off even so ultimately manageable a confrontation until December of 2016.


2.  The choir's budget does not meet the expense.  The quintet deserve to be paid, and they were very gracious to accept rather less than they might demand on the market.  (Partly, they were engaged musically by the quality of the work.)  But I had to make up the shortfall from my own pocket (in essence, it wound up reducing my revenue from that job that month).  Of course, it was worth it, to get the Cradle Song ringing in an audience's ears!  But my feeling is . . .

2a.  To hire instead two professional musicians whom we can pay well from the budget.  There will thus still be a sense of special musical occasion, and unusual, beautiful sounds for the concert.  The audience will then naturally think "Gee, wonder why we didn't have a brass quintet this year?" and we can get the conversation started with how we might modify or supplement the choir's 2016-17 budget so that we can hire the quintet, and pay them a bit more fairly.

So . . . I have a few pieces yet from the WAG (Wm A Goodwin) Era, pieces written for First Congo, so the choral writing will fit my lot well, and where the accompaniment was other than brass quintet . . . so let me take a look, and see what we might use . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 02, 2015, 03:00:22 PM
Frankly, I was ready to goof off a bit:

http://www.youtube.com/v/B6xeqrcavUQ
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on August 03, 2015, 05:34:06 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 02, 2015, 03:00:22 PM
Frankly, I was ready to goof off a bit:

Nice! I love the orchestration, especially the percussion and...the mandolin (at 1:44)?

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 03, 2015, 05:43:24 AM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on August 03, 2015, 05:34:06 AM
Nice! I love the orchestration, especially the percussion and...the mandolin (at 1:44)?

Sarge

Aye, mandolin it is.  Thank you!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 04, 2015, 09:54:06 AM
I may tweak the Pachelbel arrangement a little.  Why?


My idea here was (we might say) nothing practical.  My arrangement was not governed by any consideration of how few or how many instruments might be available;  I simply wanted to produce a sound-file (strictly speaking, rather than recording).  So the whole idea was simply a sound-file which sounds good.

That is why, as I was working on it, when I tried using violin at one point, I discarded that right away:  because it sounded inadequate.

So I feel like going back, and listening to every little bit (I'm thinking of the trumpet in a passage or two, particularly), and seeing if I cannot find a substitute which sounds yet better.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 05, 2015, 04:52:58 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 04, 2015, 09:54:06 AM
I may tweak the Pachelbel arrangement a little.  Why?


  • Although I populated the score at will with various exotic instruments, it then turned out that the sound library invoked quite normal Western counterparts . . . although I selected bansuri and oud, or instance, the instrument sounds are garden-variety flute and guitar.  Such tweaks will be "invisible" to the listener.
  • More importantly, I contemplate tweaks which will be audible.  What are those about?

My idea here was (we might say) nothing practical.  My arrangement was not governed by any consideration of how few or how many instruments might be available;  I simply wanted to produce a sound-file (strictly speaking, rather than recording).  So the whole idea was simply a sound-file which sounds good.

That is why, as I was working on it, when I tried using violin at one point, I discarded that right away:  because it sounded inadequate.

So I feel like going back, and listening to every little bit (I'm thinking of the trumpet in a passage or two, particularly), and seeing if I cannot find a substitute which sounds yet better.

Another idea which occurs to me this morning:  Although I never meant it to serve as other than a "virtual score," i.e., as the source for a sound-file, perhaps moderate tweaking would render the score realizable (by what would need to be an unusually enterprising conductor . . . .)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on August 05, 2015, 05:01:59 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 05, 2015, 04:52:58 AM
Another idea which occurs to me this morning:  Although I never meant it to serve as other than a "virtual score," i.e., as the source for a sound-file, perhaps moderate tweaking would render the score realizable (by what would need to be an unusually enterprising conductor . . . .)

Preferably from the South Pacific?   8)   Or maybe the Caribbean?  Did I hear steel drums in there?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 05, 2015, 05:16:45 AM
You did! They would not be an outrageous supposition for a Pops concert . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 05, 2015, 06:51:02 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 02, 2015, 03:00:22 PM
Frankly, I was ready to goof off a bit:

http://www.youtube.com/v/B6xeqrcavUQ

I must admit to enjoying the fretless bass glissandi . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on August 05, 2015, 08:42:03 AM
A very enjoyable arrangement of the Taco Bell Canon! ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 05, 2015, 08:45:51 AM
Thank you! Some pico de gallo for the road?  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on August 05, 2015, 10:58:30 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 05, 2015, 08:45:51 AM
Thank you! Some pico de gallo for the road?  8)
I prefer green chile salsa. :laugh:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 07, 2015, 10:50:11 AM
Not any "hard news" yet . . . the Triad repertory committee meeting has been officially re-cast for this Tuesday.  One interesting new wrinkle . . . in addition to the process here (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg910134.html#msg910134) alluded to, each committee member having been asked to review and give an opinion on a subset of a folder of submissions (a folder in which I had tossed three or four different pieces of my own, not to flood the market, but to offer a variety), our Moderator or President, David, sent a general "let's start getting organized for the fall" message.

One of David's points was addressed to us composers, asking us each which one piece would we ask to have considered.  So my response was, Nuhro.

Just got a message from the de facto chairman of the repertory committee:

QuoteCheck out my emails to come today - I think you probably can expect a performance of Nuhro this year...

So . . . we shall see!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 09, 2015, 05:06:17 AM
Last night, I did attend to the slight modifications of my arrangement of the Pachelbel.  I suppose I ought to roll the new version out onto YouTube.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 09, 2015, 07:06:40 AM
A double-reed acquaintance on Facebook:

http://www.youtube.com/v/ykdkl34J_gY

. . . this has set me to considering an arrangement of the Op.127 Little Suite for Eng hn & strings . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on August 09, 2015, 07:19:35 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 09, 2015, 07:06:40 AM
A double-reed acquaintance on Facebook:

http://www.youtube.com/v/ykdkl34J_gY

. . . this has set me to considering an arrangement of the Op.127 Little Suite for Eng hn & strings . . . .

That is some uniform!  $:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 09, 2015, 03:59:50 PM
Rearranging this for our forces at HTUMC . . . nearly done.

I don't find any soft-copy PDF from when I first did this;  and the Finale file is . . . just shy of finished.  (So this new edition of today is close to reflecting that inachevée document.)  I know how I want to end it, though I half-wonder if I have hard copy of the original completion.  (Or, did I never get to the end of that one?  Did we actually use it?  Or did I abandon it, to do some other arrangement for that Christmas?)


I need to consult the Oxford Book of Carols, which was my source, because I have a nagging suspicion that I may need to alter any accompanimental bits which I perhaps took over unchanged, in the haste of arranging at the time;  certainly now is the time to make certain that a new edition is something over which I have all rights (i.e., any received material is P.D.)


. . . I just checked a different version of the Finale (labeled for parts), which does take the piece to the final double-bar, but which still leaves the choral part hanging at the end!  Having the for parts file (and the extracted parts) had me thinking that we may in fact have used the piece--but the lack of a usable choral score casts serious doubt on that presumption.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 10, 2015, 05:19:43 AM
This is a q. I must pose of my publisher (who will share my interest in keeping our musical operations above reproach), but I wonder if the fact that the Stainer & Bell copyright is 1920 means that the copyright of the arrangement has expired;  or if copyright reverted to the composer, RVW — a copyright which then will not expire until 2028.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 10, 2015, 09:21:11 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 10, 2015, 05:19:43 AM
This is a q. I must pose of my publisher (who will share my interest in keeping our musical operations above reproach), but I wonder if the fact that the Stainer & Bell copyright is 1920 means that the copyright of the arrangement has expired;  or if copyright reverted to the composer, RVW — a copyright which then will not expire until 2028.

And here is the fascinating illumination:

QuoteUnder US copyright law RVW's arrangement would be public domain.  However, that would likely not be the case in Europe, which would likely not expire until 2028.  In Canada it MAY be public domain, but that would require some checking.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on August 10, 2015, 10:54:28 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 09, 2015, 07:06:40 AM
A double-reed acquaintance on Facebook:

http://www.youtube.com/v/ykdkl34J_gY

. . . this has set me to considering an arrangement of the Op.127 Little Suite for Eng hn & strings . . . .
I wouldn't mind a look at that one! :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 10, 2015, 11:08:12 AM
Quote from: jochanaan on August 10, 2015, 10:54:28 AM
I wouldn't mind a look at that one! :)

Splendid!  Will send along this evening.

Would the prelim adaptation for Eng hn & pf be of service?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 10, 2015, 04:15:55 PM
I need to clean up the layout, but I have "decommissioned" all the RVW elements.  For good or ill, it's all Henning, now.
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 11, 2015, 02:30:17 AM
Consummation Devoutly to Be Wished Dept.: The Triad Repertory Committee (with minimal-ish absenteeism) will meet tonight. The projection seems to be two programs, November &amp; the spring;  at a guess, we may sort out a sturdy-but-not-final program for November, and have a folder of probablies for the spring. I rather fancy Nuhro's chances . . . will report.

The next phase of Christmas in Danvers prep is, rearranging Born on Earth.  The text was famously (a minx though Fame may be) set by Holst . . . I'm not certain I've ever sung it, though my eyes fell upon it numerous times every December for most of my musical life. For Bill Goodwin I wrote an original setting . . . Hang on, the bus is pulling in. Will complete the thought later.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 11, 2015, 03:43:44 AM
It was an interesting time in the life of the First Congregational Church in Woburn.  A Seventh Day Adventist congregation in the area was temporarily without a home, and since their worship service is held on Saturday, First Congo bade the Adventists welcome to the Sixth Meeting House for their temporary home.  One interesting musical result was, their choir joined ours for the Christmas Eve service, so that year saw probably the strongest Christmas choir in that sanctuary in my experience.  Their music director was a strong tenor;  so when I composed my original setting of "On this day, earth shall ring," I included some tenor solo passages.

For my present re-arrangement, I shall cast the piece a third lower, so that the tenor solo can be a baritone instead . . . and, again, re-draw the lot for flute, violin, children's choir, unison adult choir, much expanded handbell choir, and organ.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on August 11, 2015, 04:13:33 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 11, 2015, 03:43:44 AM

For my present re-arrangement, I shall cast the piece a third lower, so that the tenor solo can be a baritone instead . . . and, again, re-draw the lot for flute, violin, children's choir, unison adult choir, much expanded handbell choir, and organ.

Sounds like Christmas is coming!

I need to polish my lenses: I first read "unseen adult choir," and thought you were stationing a group in the distance for an echo effect!   ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 11, 2015, 04:17:33 AM
Some of these singers should be heard and not seen!  (just kidding . . . .)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 11, 2015, 05:28:09 AM
Well, it's waxing serious:  just taped out the November-December rehearsal (and post-concert) schedule.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on August 11, 2015, 07:59:44 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 10, 2015, 11:08:12 AM
Splendid!  Will send along this evening.

Would the prelim adaptation for Eng hn & pf be of service?
Perhaps. :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on August 11, 2015, 12:32:05 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 11, 2015, 04:17:33 AM
Some of these singers should be heard and not seen!  (just kidding . . . .)

Sounds like my classroom!   ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 11, 2015, 02:00:12 PM
Cleaned it up and added some discreet ornamentation.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 12, 2015, 01:19:03 AM
The original Op.52
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 12, 2015, 05:04:33 AM
QuoteDear church family,

While it is much too early to announce the End of Summer, your Music Director is certainly excited about the imminent resumption of the choir's contribution to our worship together.  When will it be?  That would be telling – but I can announce that your choir will begin rehearsing again at 7pm on Thursday, 10 September.

At this time of beach, sunblock, and watermelon, who thinks about Christmas music?  Yes, I am "that guy"!  (Someone has to be!)  This year's Christmas Concert will be 13 December, and I am delighted to share that we are planning to have guest instrumentalists, and that I have been diligently at work arranging music to feature our fearless handbell ringers as well as our charming children's choir.

This message, then, is also an invitation for anyone who likes to sing (or perhaps, anyone who likes to sit near someone who likes to sing), even if you are not presently a member of the adult choir, to join with us in preparing for the musical festivities in December.  Don't be shy:  no singers were hurt in the preparation of last year's concert.  Please be welcome to join with us on Thursday the 10th!

~ your M.D., K.H.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 12, 2015, 06:22:04 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 12, 2015, 01:19:03 AM
The original Op.52

I think I shall take this down to Ab.

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 12, 2015, 07:13:19 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 12, 2015, 06:22:04 AM
I think I shall take this down to Ab.


  • The advantage:  Charles can handle the high Eb of the recast solo line fine.
  • The disadvantage:  The violinist may glower at me.  The organist, will glower indeed (and quite possibly whine into the bargain).

Then again, the organist does not know that it was originally in C.  Still, she will whine.  I can feel it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on August 12, 2015, 08:06:00 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 12, 2015, 07:13:19 AM
Then again, the organist does not know that it was originally in C.  Still, she will whine.  I can feel it.
She doesn't like black keys? ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 12, 2015, 09:06:20 AM
Quote from: jochanaan on August 12, 2015, 08:06:00 AM
She doesn't like black keys? ;)

She certainly did not much like the alacrity with which I changed keys in Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on August 12, 2015, 10:01:55 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 12, 2015, 07:13:19 AM
Then again, the organist does not know that it was originally in C.  Still, she will whine.  I can feel it.

From my experiences with organists, they are prone to whining and sighing!   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 12, 2015, 10:56:20 AM
Big news (in a small way):  my publisher advises me that we've just sold a performance set of Out in the Sun to a university in Oregon!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 12, 2015, 03:44:22 PM
A little final proofing; I think this is ready.  On to the Op.52a . . . .
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 12, 2015, 04:07:17 PM
Such a lot of work for three minutes of music ....
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on August 12, 2015, 05:02:54 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 12, 2015, 04:07:17 PM
Such a lot of work for three minutes of music ....

It will be worth it!  I will report on it tomorrow!   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on August 13, 2015, 07:37:25 AM
Not as much time as I would like right now to say more, but take a look at the mirror melody between the flute and violin in e.g. bars 26 and following, and the rest of the contrapuntal fun between the two later on.

Inventive touches abound,e.g. the little interlude at bar 45-46, the violin pizzicato in bars 66 ff., and the simplicity of bars 85-88.

Quote from: karlhenning on August 12, 2015, 04:07:17 PM
Such a lot of work for three minutes of music ....

A highly delightful 3 minutes!   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 13, 2015, 07:41:07 AM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 14, 2015, 03:55:10 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 12, 2015, 06:22:04 AM
I think I shall take this down to Ab.


  • The advantage:  Charles can handle the high Eb of the recast solo line fine.
  • The disadvantage:  The violinist may glower at me.  The organist, will glower indeed (and quite possibly whine into the bargain).

Hmm, probably should not take 'er down a full major third . . . that would make the low point of the 'A' material a Bb, which is something of a discourtesy (at least) to our sopranos and altos.  The B which results from a minor-third transposition, though, should be tolerable, especially since it is unison choir, and the sopranos and tenors will be reinforced by the lower voices.  The high E, especially as the line is written, should not discomfit Charles.

And: that transposition casts the 'B' material into a glowing A Major, which will make the violinist my best friend . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 15, 2015, 04:50:40 AM
Here's a start (pausing for the moment to take the car out for an oil change).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on August 15, 2015, 05:08:44 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 15, 2015, 04:50:40 AM
Here's a start (pausing for the moment to take the car out for an oil change).

Excellent start: especially nice is the bell-like nature of the melody in bars 18-22 on "children sing" and "Christ our king."  0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 15, 2015, 09:00:27 AM
Thanks! More work done after I came back from the garage . . . now off to shop for some produce, and then I think it likely I can finish this arrangement before supper.
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 15, 2015, 04:52:46 PM
I think it may be done ... will let it cure overnight.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 16, 2015, 05:51:15 AM
Oh, I think it will do . . . made just a couple of trivial additions this morning.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 16, 2015, 03:51:34 PM
Fair progress, pleased with it . . . I think I am close to the final section.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 17, 2015, 03:06:24 AM
Re-post & refresh:

Variations on Wie lieblich est, S.10 (oboe & organ) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg841639.html#msg841639)

Time Was, Op.4 (pf solo)
№ 1: Prelude (Charlottesville) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906467.html#msg906467)
№ 2: Dance (Barefoot Amid Dandelions) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895701.html#msg895701)
№ 3: The Myth of Motion II:  Toccatina (on the Ekaterininsky Canal) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg896186.html#msg896186)


Pictures Only I Can See, Op.11 (pf solo)
№ 1: Spring in Her Step (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg894486.html#msg894486)
№ 2: The Bronze Girl's Spilt Milk (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg894735.html#msg894735)
№ 3: The Myth of Motion I:  Chorale (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895484.html#msg895484)
№ 4: The Sleep-Pavane at the Foot of Frozen Niagara (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg894748.html#msg894748)
№ 5: Petersburg Nocturne (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg893941.html#msg893941)
|| MIDI on YT (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?action_edit=1&list=PLFZD0TBMaPuUXCFckvjggD2-jTTbZ2Eh6)

Little Towns, Low Countries, Op.18 (pf solo)
№ 1: Invention (Mt Hope Avenue, Rochester) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg896759.html#msg896759)
№ 2: Aubade (Lake Canandaigua) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg897041.html#msg897041)
№ 3: Gigue (Glasgow Street, Cornhill) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg897079.html#msg897079)


Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, Op.16 (cl/vn/pf) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg821903.html#msg821903)

Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, Op.16a (cl/pf/prc) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg821934.html#msg821934)

To Melt From a Distance, Op.21 (pf solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895630.html#msg895630)

Gaze Transfixt, Op.23 (pf solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=92.0;attach=42786)

Lutosławski's Lullaby, Op.25 (pf solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg899237.html#msg899237)

Fancy on Psalm 80 from the Scottish Psalter, Op.34 № 3, performed by Carson Cooman, on YouTube. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772705.html#msg772705)

O Beauteous Heavenly Light, Op.34 № 2, performed by Carson Cooman, on YouTube. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772705.html#msg866185)

Journey to the Dayspring, Op.40 on YouTube (http://youtu.be/WaVDqIp5Rt4?t=25m33s)

'Tis Winter Now (Danby), Op.45a (mezzo-soprano, flute & organ) at Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Danby-Tis-Winter-Now-Mezzo-soprano/dp/1631620223/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1419784836&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=karl+henning+danby)

Initiation of Barefoot on the Crowded Road, the former Op.41 (now the Discreet Erasures, Op.99, below) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg870547.html#msg870547)

Danse antique, Op.44 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg892900.html#msg892900)

The original Born on Earth to Save Us, Op.52 for Bill Goodwin. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg914182.html#msg914182)

Born on Earth to Save Us, Op.52a for HTUMC. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg914906.html#msg914906)

Joseph and Mary, Op.53a for HTUMC. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg914335.html#msg914335)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part I (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg875355.html#msg875355)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part II (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg875358.html#msg875358)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part I ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754765.html#msg754765)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part II ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754766.html#msg754766)

I Look From Afar, Op.60 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg805683.html#msg805683)

Blue Shamrock, Op.63 for clarinet unaccompanied, at Amazon. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770448.html#msg770448)

Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani 1st half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg804573.html#msg804573) | 2nd half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg804574.html#msg804574)

Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani ::  Choral Score 1st half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg833844.html#msg833844) | 2nd half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg833845.html#msg833845)

Timbrel and Dance, Op.73 [ St Paul's choir plus ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg628919.html#msg628919)

Scene 1 from White Nights, Op.75 № 2 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg810318.html#msg810318)

Scene 2 from White Nights, Op.75 № 3 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg802028.html#msg802028)

Scene 3a from White Nights, Op.75 № 4 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg801802.html#msg801802)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg813961.html#msg813961)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6, arr. for saxophone choir (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765047.html#msg765047)

Scene 4 from White Nights, Op.75 № 7 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg814083.html#msg814083)

Scene 5 from White Nights, Op.75 № 8 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815364.html#msg815364)

Before-&-after, Finale-VS.-Sibelius exhibits from the Op.75 № 8| A (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815367.html#msg815367%20%5B/url) | B (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815368.html#msg815368%20%5B/url) | C (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815369.html#msg815369%20%5B/url) | D (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815370.html#msg815370%20%5B/url)

Scene 7 from White Nights, Op.75 № 10 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg816086.html#msg816086)

Canzona (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg827075.html#msg827075), Op.77a № 1 (org solo)

Gigue (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg827138.html#msg827138), Op.77a № 2 (org solo)

26 February De profundis, Op.78 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg396045.html#msg396045) [ Jaya Lakshminarayan & friends ]

Mirage, Op.79a (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg845632.html#msg845632) (alto fl, cl, pf)

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, Op.80 carol for choir, brass quintet, organ & timpani (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg805187.html#msg805187)

Moonrise, Op.84 for brass quintet. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767632.html#msg767632) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

Moonrise, Op.84a for flute choir in six parts. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg761602.html#msg761602) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

15 March Passion rehearsal A (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/dress-rehearsal.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal B (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/shut-up-n-let-music-do-talkin-some-more.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal C (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/corrivideum.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

Conclusion of the 19 Mar 2010 performance by Sine Nomine of the St John Passion, Op.92:

http://www.youtube.com/v/8netMuAHFkI

12 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/revisiting-moon.html) [ k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble (Bloom/Henning/Cienniwa) ]

18 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/later-at-kings.html) [ Bloom/Henning ]

23 May pre-concert rehearsal (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/05/rehearsal-day-of.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

22 June recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/ande-then-there-was-library.html) [ N. Chamberlain/B. Chamberlain/Henning ]

Love is the spirit of this church (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg694587.html#msg694587), Op.85 № 3

Nicodemus brings myrrh and aloes for the burial of the Christ (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg739688.html#msg739688), Op.85 № 4 for cello & piano | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/nicodemus-brings-myrrh-aloes)

For God so loved the world, after Op.87 № 9 {Would you like the Doxology with that?} Yes (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784410.html#msg784410) | No (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784446.html#msg784446) | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/for-god-so-loved-the-world)

The Passion According to St John (http://www.mediafire.com/?wdpk77t7m042s7o), Op.92 (on MediaFire, courtesy of Johan)

Lutosawski’s Lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648397.html#msg648397), Op.96a № 1 (string quartet)

Marginalia (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg647890.html#msg647890), Op.96a № 2 (string quartet)

Après-lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649237.html#msg649237), Op.96a № 3 (string quartet)

Score of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444980.html#msg444980)

MIDI of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg436576.html#msg436576)

Score of Suspension Bridge (In Dave's Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444979.html#msg444979)

MIDI of Suspension Bridge (In Dave's Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444978.html#msg444978)

Score of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg445883.html#msg445883)

MIDI of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg446478.html#msg446478)

Cato's analysis of the Viola Sonata (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg785714.html#msg785714)

Johan's MediaFire folder, including the whole of Dana's première performance of the Viola Sonata (http://www.mediafire.com/?nnp5543z74szn)

Discreet Erasures (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg872593.html#msg872593), Op.99 for orchestra

Angular Whimsies, Op.100a (bass clarinet, percussion [two players] & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767841.html#msg767841)

Whimsy brevis, Op.100b (bass flute & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg769046.html#msg769046)

http://www.youtube.com/v/OAp3w15ISl4

How to Tell (Chasing the Tail of Nothing), Op.103 (alto flute, clarinet & frame drum); 7 June 2014 performance (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-how-to-tell-chasing-the-tail-of-nothing-op-103-7-june-14)

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648257.html#msg648257), Op.104 № 4

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649947.html#msg649947), Op.104 № 5

Kyrie (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg644073.html#msg644073), Op.106 № 1

Gloria (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg870150.html#msg870150), Op.106 № 2 :: work-in-progress, March 2015

Credo (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg869962.html#msg869962), Op.106 № 3

Sanctus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772439.html#msg869778), Op.106 № 4

(The Sanctus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg871446.html#msg871446), arranged for tuba quartet)

Agnus Dei (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg773090.html#msg773090), Op.106 № 5 || Première by Triad (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895337.html#msg895337)

Brothers, If They Only Knew It (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780342.html#msg780342), saxophone quartet (after Op.106 № 5)

In the Artist's Studio (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg879937.html#msg880118), Op.107, for 17 winds & harp

Organ Sonata, Op.108
Mvt 1: Eritis sicut Deus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg706128.html#msg706128)
Mvt 2: . . . scientes bonum . . . (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg709377.html#msg709377)
Mvt 3: . . . et malum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg714290.html#msg714290)


Thoreau in Concord Jail (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708916.html#msg708916), Op.109 for clarinet solo

http://www.youtube.com/v/OnLYQ748aEg

Airy Distillates (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648674.html#msg648674), Op.110 for flute solo

Annabel Lee (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg704486.html#msg704486), Op.111 for vocal quartet

http://www.youtube.com/v/tN3aMOrzEb8

Misapprehension (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708245.html#msg708245), Op.112 for clarinet choir

The Mystic Trumpeter (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg831867.html#msg831867), Op.113 № 1 for soprano & clarinet

Après-mystère (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737681.html#msg737681), Op.113 № 2 for flute & clarinet And MIDI (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737682.html#msg737682)

http://www.youtube.com/v/7RhH161HhlA

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg756625.html#msg756625), Op.114 № 1 for clarinet & marimba

(very nearly) what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg812042.html#msg812042), Op.114 № 5 for bass clarinet & marimba

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777532.html#msg777532), Op.114a for clarinet, mandocello & double bass

My Island Home (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg766258.html#msg766258), Op.115 for percussion ensemble

http://www.youtube.com/v/hlh61D6COvU

Plotting (y is the new x) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765893.html#msg765893), Op.116 for violin & harpsichord

http://www.youtube.com/v/2vKGfppo0o8

Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg768713.html#msg768713), Op.117 (fl, cl in A, gtr & cb) [ and at Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-jazz-for) ]

When the morning stars sang together, and the sons of God shouted for joy (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770046.html#msg770046), Op.118 № 1 (shakuhachi, drum & handbell choir)

http://www.youtube.com/v/79tPHWpH3UI

Divinum mysterium (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg775091.html#msg775091), Op.118 № 2 (choir unison & handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/MPr7NhE2-Bs

Easter Stikheron (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784746.html#msg784746), Op.118 № 3 (choir SATB & handbells)

Welcome, Happy Morning!, Op.118 № 4 (handbells)

My Lord, What a Morning (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg787524.html#msg787524), Op.118 № 5 (choir & handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/AJzV-RxXiIk

Hymtunes Moscow & Te Deum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg799287.html#msg799287), Op.118 № 6 (handbells)

Musette (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg799287.html#msg799287), Op.118 № 7 (handbells)

Psalm 130 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780713.html#msg780713), Op.118 № 8 [ I think ] (clarinet & bass voice) [work-in-progress]

The Crystalline Ship (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777531.html#msg777531), Op.119 № 1 (mezzo-soprano & baritone saxophone)

I Saw People Walking Around Like Trees (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg782776.html#msg782776), Op.120 (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum)

http://www.youtube.com/v/E0_-CTvtSS8

... illa existimans quia hortulanus esset .... (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg822022.html#msg822022), Op.121 (vc/pf)

Le tombeau de W.A.G. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg792109.html#msg792109), Op.122a (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum) Audio (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-le-tombeau-de-wag-op122a)

A Song of Remembrance, Op.123 (mixed chorus SAB & pf)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg828719)

http://www.youtube.com/v/kYWAm11MX4s

The Mysterious Fruit, Op.124 (mezzo-soprano & marimba)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg866146)

The Mysterious Fruit, Op.124a (mezzo-soprano & pf)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg869135)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 (2 vn/va)
№ 1 "Children's Song" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg823454.html#msg823454)
№ 2 "Autumn Leaves (Wind Effect)" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg844320.html#msg844320)
№ 3 "Scampering Squirrels" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg846592.html#msg846592)
№ 4 "Pond at Twilight" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847113.html#msg847113)
№ 5 "The Gnomes (Paul's Garden)" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg847919)
№ 6 "Cheerful Song on the Wing" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg867035)
№ 7 "The Avocado in Winter" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg867133)


In the shadow of the kindly Star (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg844302.html#msg844302), Op.126 № 1 (violin solo and handbell choir)

I Want Jesus to Walk With Me (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg838756.html#msg838756), Op.126 № 2 (choir SATB unaccompanied)

Variations on a Basque Carol (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg856400.html#msg856400), Op.126 № 3 (clarinet unaccompanied)

Beach Balls (Red) , Op.125 № 5 (org solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg896271.html#msg896271)

Little Suite, Op.127 (vc & pf)
№ 1 "Summer Song" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851437.html#msg851437)
№ 2 "Valentine" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851437.html#msg867353)
№ 3 "Sparrows Hopping on the Wet Sidewalk" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906166.html#msg906166) || MIDI on YT (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mbeg-pyJfvI&list=PLFZD0TBMaPuXbxstv6cQeRGw1tTS1mZBM)

Notebook for Elaina & Anna, Op.128 № 1 "Out for a Walk" (fl/a sx) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851363.html#msg851363)

From the Pit of a Cave in the Cloud, Op.129, soprano & chamber group {work-in-progress} (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg903200.html#msg903200)

Piece for double wind quintet, Op.130 {work-in-progress} (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg902814.html#msg902814)

Visions fugitives de nouveau, Op.131 (pf solo)
№ 1: One Leaf (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg904373.html#msg904373)
№ 2: Versuch eines Milonga (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905203.html#msg905203)
№ 3: Beneath the Clear Sky (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905823.html#msg905823)
№ 4: That Tickles! (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905868.html#msg905868)
№ 5: Stephen Goes to California (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905880.html#msg905880)
№ 6: Kay's Blue Crabs (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905898.html#msg905898)
№ 7: Questionable Insistence (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905904.html#msg905904)
№ 8: Morning Prayer (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906036.html#msg906036)
№ 9: Bunny Keeping Still (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906077.html#msg906077)
№ 10: Gamboling Squirrels (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906078.html#msg906078)
№ 11: The Street Musician (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906783.html#msg906783)
№ 12: The Shade of an Oak (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906789.html#msg906789)
№ 13: "Could you change one more thing?" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907005.html#msg907005)
№ 14: Waiting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907009.html#msg907009)
№ 15: Bicycling in Boston Common (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907002.html#msg907002)
№ 16: Mist on the Harbor (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907205.html#msg907205)
№ 17: Peter Moves to Montréal (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907206.html#msg907206)
№ 18: Seeing a Long-Since-Cancelled Stamp (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907207.html#msg907207)
№ 19: ... but his mind is elsewhere (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907528.html#msg907528)
№ 20: Starless Summer Night (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907530.html#msg907530) || MIDI on YT (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxjZWHrSBk0&list=PLFZD0TBMaPuXnfPJDhCKfIhkI_1eLROX9)

Neither do I condemn thee, Op.132 for flute duet {work-in-progress} (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg914973.html#msg914973)

A whimsical Canon:

http://www.youtube.com/v/B6xeqrcavUQ

8 Oct 2013 recital at King's Chapel (http://instantencore.com/music/details.aspx?PId=5106840)

Henningmusick at ReverbNation (http://www.reverbnation.com/karlhenning).

Henningmusick at Instant Encore (http://instantencore.com/contributor/contributor.aspx?CId=5142566).

About an hour's worth of Henningmusick, too, at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1)

The 9th Ear at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/9th-ear).


And: Maria appears on the evening news in DC (http://www.wjla.com/articles/2014/04/cold-weather-approaches-cherry-blossoms-pass-peak-102154.html).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 17, 2015, 09:50:29 AM
There will be more performances of the Tiny Wild Avocadoes!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 18, 2015, 01:38:39 AM
A little progress each day . . . .
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 21, 2015, 03:49:26 PM
I think I may have finished the duo for Orlando.
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 21, 2015, 04:40:06 PM
While I am letting this latest draft "cure" ... the novelty for me in the process of this piece, is related to typographic concerns. There is an idea I had for the final section, which I have probably thrown out. (Really, I reserve it for yet fuller execution in the new Cato piece.) So, today I made my way to a (let's call it provisional) final double-bar. I then began the trying phase:  stress-testing the draught, deciding on places where (1) I might wish to make an adjustment, and (2) where my gut felt strongly I must make an adjustment.

The novelty, though, is that I've regulated both (1) and (2) by the consideration of parts layout.  All this while working on the piece, I wondered if I should "cheat" by just ("just"!) having the two players read from score together.  At heart, I knew I must not settle for that cheat.  So I checked the parts each time I made an adjustment.  Perhaps inevitably, I began to devise adjustments specifically to yield a page turn here (for Flute 1) and there (for Flute 2).

So I've reached the point where, now that changes are in place so that both players have convenient page-turns (itself, a perfectly reasonable and practical consideration), I want to make sure the piece works and flows as well as I felt it did before I began a-tampering.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 21, 2015, 05:28:12 PM
Enough yammer!  I think she is done.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on August 21, 2015, 07:00:27 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 21, 2015, 05:28:12 PM
Enough yammer!  I think she is done.

Thanks for the share, Karl. Intriguing rhythms, especially with 5/8, I love pieces that utilize that marking.  :)
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 21, 2015, 07:50:29 PM
Thanks for having a look, Greg!

This is the more straightforward use of 5/8 ... a "trimmed 6/8." Hearkening to Stravinsky's "subtractive" uses. I still don't shame to learn from him!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 22, 2015, 07:44:14 AM
A little better laid out.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 22, 2015, 07:51:07 AM
Whether or not it actually signifies, the piece is holding up so far under my "play-to-destruct" trials.  So, at the least, the for-graphic-considerations adjustments have done the music no hurt that I have yet discerned . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 22, 2015, 09:16:55 AM
Well, look who I've just been introduced to:

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

. . . the idea being, Cato, an arrangement (very easy) of The Crystalline Ship for euphonium.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 22, 2015, 12:57:04 PM
I don't know to what degree this may be rationalization (I hope 0%, but, face it, can I be sure?) . . . but now, with Orlando's piece done, I had a fresh look at the start of the new Schulte setting, and — I really like it.  Am pumped to get the piece done.


Oh, and I've sent Joe the euphonium arrangement of The Crystalline Ship.  Man, can he play.  At some point, I may just write a euphonium sonata . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 22, 2015, 04:30:39 PM
And, hey!  My publisher reminds me that in November, I met a flutist from the ASO, and we can show him Neither do I condemn thee, too.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 22, 2015, 07:25:52 PM
The continuation of the voice line is actually old draught (from perhaps the day after the last posting of the score-in-progress), but all the accompaniment from the recorder in m. 9 on was today's work.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 23, 2015, 07:41:59 AM
Hey!  I just heard from weirdears (Chris) . . . on a whim, I sent him the Op.131 № 5.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 23, 2015, 12:13:25 PM
It's not really what I meant to be about this afternoon . . . but I've adapted ... illa existimans quia hortulanus esset .... for euphonium and piano, for Joe Broom.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 23, 2015, 02:49:04 PM
Slow but steady . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 24, 2015, 06:09:05 AM
Re-post & refresh:

Variations on Wie lieblich est, S.10 (oboe & organ) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg841639.html#msg841639)

Time Was, Op.4 (pf solo)
№ 1: Prelude (Charlottesville) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906467.html#msg906467)
№ 2: Dance (Barefoot Amid Dandelions) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895701.html#msg895701)
№ 3: The Myth of Motion II:  Toccatina (on the Ekaterininsky Canal) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg896186.html#msg896186)


Pictures Only I Can See, Op.11 (pf solo)
№ 1: Spring in Her Step (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg894486.html#msg894486)
№ 2: The Bronze Girl's Spilt Milk (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg894735.html#msg894735)
№ 3: The Myth of Motion I:  Chorale (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895484.html#msg895484)
№ 4: The Sleep-Pavane at the Foot of Frozen Niagara (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg894748.html#msg894748)
№ 5: Petersburg Nocturne (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg893941.html#msg893941)
|| MIDI on YT (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?action_edit=1&list=PLFZD0TBMaPuUXCFckvjggD2-jTTbZ2Eh6)

Little Towns, Low Countries, Op.18 (pf solo)
№ 1: Invention (Mt Hope Avenue, Rochester) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg896759.html#msg896759)
№ 2: Aubade (Lake Canandaigua) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg897041.html#msg897041)
№ 3: Gigue (Glasgow Street, Cornhill) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg897079.html#msg897079)


Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, Op.16 (cl/vn/pf) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg821903.html#msg821903)

Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, Op.16a (cl/pf/prc) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg821934.html#msg821934)

To Melt From a Distance, Op.21 (pf solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895630.html#msg895630)

Gaze Transfixt, Op.23 (pf solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=92.0;attach=42786)

Lutosławski's Lullaby, Op.25 (pf solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg899237.html#msg899237)

Fancy on Psalm 80 from the Scottish Psalter, Op.34 № 3, performed by Carson Cooman, on YouTube. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772705.html#msg772705)

O Beauteous Heavenly Light, Op.34 № 2, performed by Carson Cooman, on YouTube. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772705.html#msg866185)

Journey to the Dayspring, Op.40 on YouTube (http://youtu.be/WaVDqIp5Rt4?t=25m33s)

'Tis Winter Now (Danby), Op.45a (mezzo-soprano, flute & organ) at Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Danby-Tis-Winter-Now-Mezzo-soprano/dp/1631620223/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1419784836&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=karl+henning+danby)

Initiation of Barefoot on the Crowded Road, the former Op.41 (now the Discreet Erasures, Op.99, below) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg870547.html#msg870547)

Danse antique, Op.44 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg892900.html#msg892900)

The original Born on Earth to Save Us, Op.52 for Bill Goodwin. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg914182.html#msg914182)

Born on Earth to Save Us, Op.52a for HTUMC. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg914906.html#msg914906)

Joseph and Mary, Op.53a for HTUMC. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg914335.html#msg914335)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part I (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg875355.html#msg875355)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part II (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg875358.html#msg875358)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part I ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754765.html#msg754765)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part II ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754766.html#msg754766)

I Look From Afar, Op.60 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg805683.html#msg805683)

Blue Shamrock, Op.63 for clarinet unaccompanied, at Amazon. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770448.html#msg770448)

Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani 1st half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg804573.html#msg804573) | 2nd half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg804574.html#msg804574)

Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani ::  Choral Score 1st half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg833844.html#msg833844) | 2nd half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg833845.html#msg833845)

Timbrel and Dance, Op.73 [ St Paul's choir plus ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg628919.html#msg628919)

Scene 1 from White Nights, Op.75 № 2 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg810318.html#msg810318)

Scene 2 from White Nights, Op.75 № 3 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg802028.html#msg802028)

Scene 3a from White Nights, Op.75 № 4 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg801802.html#msg801802)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg813961.html#msg813961)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6, arr. for saxophone choir (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765047.html#msg765047)

Scene 4 from White Nights, Op.75 № 7 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg814083.html#msg814083)

Scene 5 from White Nights, Op.75 № 8 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815364.html#msg815364)

Before-&-after, Finale-VS.-Sibelius exhibits from the Op.75 № 8| A (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815367.html#msg815367%20%5B/url) | B (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815368.html#msg815368%20%5B/url) | C (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815369.html#msg815369%20%5B/url) | D (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815370.html#msg815370%20%5B/url)

Scene 7 from White Nights, Op.75 № 10 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg816086.html#msg816086)

Canzona (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg827075.html#msg827075), Op.77a № 1 (org solo)

Gigue (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg827138.html#msg827138), Op.77a № 2 (org solo)

26 February De profundis, Op.78 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg396045.html#msg396045) [ Jaya Lakshminarayan & friends ]

Mirage, Op.79a (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg845632.html#msg845632) (alto fl, cl, pf)

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, Op.80 carol for choir, brass quintet, organ & timpani (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg805187.html#msg805187)

Moonrise, Op.84 for brass quintet. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767632.html#msg767632) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

Moonrise, Op.84a for flute choir in six parts. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg761602.html#msg761602) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

15 March Passion rehearsal A (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/dress-rehearsal.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal B (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/shut-up-n-let-music-do-talkin-some-more.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal C (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/corrivideum.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

Conclusion of the 19 Mar 2010 performance by Sine Nomine of the St John Passion, Op.92:

http://www.youtube.com/v/8netMuAHFkI

12 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/revisiting-moon.html) [ k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble (Bloom/Henning/Cienniwa) ]

18 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/later-at-kings.html) [ Bloom/Henning ]

23 May pre-concert rehearsal (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/05/rehearsal-day-of.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

22 June recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/ande-then-there-was-library.html) [ N. Chamberlain/B. Chamberlain/Henning ]

Love is the spirit of this church (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg694587.html#msg694587), Op.85 № 3

Nicodemus brings myrrh and aloes for the burial of the Christ (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg739688.html#msg739688), Op.85 № 4 for cello & piano | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/nicodemus-brings-myrrh-aloes)

For God so loved the world, after Op.87 № 9 {Would you like the Doxology with that?} Yes (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784410.html#msg784410) | No (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784446.html#msg784446) | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/for-god-so-loved-the-world)

The Passion According to St John (http://www.mediafire.com/?wdpk77t7m042s7o), Op.92 (on MediaFire, courtesy of Johan)

Lutosawski’s Lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648397.html#msg648397), Op.96a № 1 (string quartet)

Marginalia (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg647890.html#msg647890), Op.96a № 2 (string quartet)

Après-lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649237.html#msg649237), Op.96a № 3 (string quartet)

Score of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444980.html#msg444980)

MIDI of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg436576.html#msg436576)

Score of Suspension Bridge (In Dave's Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444979.html#msg444979)

MIDI of Suspension Bridge (In Dave's Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444978.html#msg444978)

Score of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg445883.html#msg445883)

MIDI of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg446478.html#msg446478)

Cato's analysis of the Viola Sonata (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg785714.html#msg785714)

Johan's MediaFire folder, including the whole of Dana's première performance of the Viola Sonata (http://www.mediafire.com/?nnp5543z74szn)

Discreet Erasures (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg872593.html#msg872593), Op.99 for orchestra

Angular Whimsies, Op.100a (bass clarinet, percussion [two players] & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767841.html#msg767841)

Whimsy brevis, Op.100b (bass flute & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg769046.html#msg769046)

http://www.youtube.com/v/OAp3w15ISl4

How to Tell (Chasing the Tail of Nothing), Op.103 (alto flute, clarinet & frame drum); 7 June 2014 performance (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-how-to-tell-chasing-the-tail-of-nothing-op-103-7-june-14)

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648257.html#msg648257), Op.104 № 4

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649947.html#msg649947), Op.104 № 5

Kyrie (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg644073.html#msg644073), Op.106 № 1

Gloria (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg870150.html#msg870150), Op.106 № 2 :: work-in-progress, March 2015

Credo (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg869962.html#msg869962), Op.106 № 3

Sanctus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772439.html#msg869778), Op.106 № 4

(The Sanctus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg871446.html#msg871446), arranged for tuba quartet)

Agnus Dei (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg773090.html#msg773090), Op.106 № 5 || Première by Triad (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895337.html#msg895337)

Brothers, If They Only Knew It (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780342.html#msg780342), saxophone quartet (after Op.106 № 5)

In the Artist's Studio (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg879937.html#msg880118), Op.107, for 17 winds & harp

Organ Sonata, Op.108
Mvt 1: Eritis sicut Deus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg706128.html#msg706128)
Mvt 2: . . . scientes bonum . . . (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg709377.html#msg709377)
Mvt 3: . . . et malum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg714290.html#msg714290)


Thoreau in Concord Jail (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708916.html#msg708916), Op.109 for clarinet solo

http://www.youtube.com/v/OnLYQ748aEg

Airy Distillates (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648674.html#msg648674), Op.110 for flute solo

Annabel Lee (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg704486.html#msg704486), Op.111 for vocal quartet

http://www.youtube.com/v/tN3aMOrzEb8

Misapprehension (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708245.html#msg708245), Op.112 for clarinet choir

The Mystic Trumpeter (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg831867.html#msg831867), Op.113 № 1 for soprano & clarinet

Après-mystère (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737681.html#msg737681), Op.113 № 2 for flute & clarinet And MIDI (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737682.html#msg737682)

http://www.youtube.com/v/7RhH161HhlA

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg756625.html#msg756625), Op.114 № 1 for clarinet & marimba

(very nearly) what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg812042.html#msg812042), Op.114 № 5 for bass clarinet & marimba

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777532.html#msg777532), Op.114a for clarinet, mandocello & double bass

My Island Home (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg766258.html#msg766258), Op.115 for percussion ensemble

http://www.youtube.com/v/hlh61D6COvU

Plotting (y is the new x) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765893.html#msg765893), Op.116 for violin & harpsichord

http://www.youtube.com/v/2vKGfppo0o8

Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg768713.html#msg768713), Op.117 (fl, cl in A, gtr & cb) [ and at Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-jazz-for) ]

When the morning stars sang together, and the sons of God shouted for joy (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770046.html#msg770046), Op.118 № 1 (shakuhachi, drum & handbell choir)

http://www.youtube.com/v/79tPHWpH3UI

Divinum mysterium (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg775091.html#msg775091), Op.118 № 2 (choir unison & handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/MPr7NhE2-Bs

Easter Stikheron (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784746.html#msg784746), Op.118 № 3 (choir SATB & handbells)

Welcome, Happy Morning!, Op.118 № 4 (handbells)

My Lord, What a Morning (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg787524.html#msg787524), Op.118 № 5 (choir & handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/AJzV-RxXiIk

Hymtunes Moscow & Te Deum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg799287.html#msg799287), Op.118 № 6 (handbells)

Musette (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg799287.html#msg799287), Op.118 № 7 (handbells)

Psalm 130 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780713.html#msg780713), Op.118 № 8 [ I think ] (clarinet & bass voice) [work-in-progress]

The Crystalline Ship (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777531.html#msg777531), Op.119 № 1 (mezzo-soprano & baritone saxophone)

I Saw People Walking Around Like Trees (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg782776.html#msg782776), Op.120 (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum)

http://www.youtube.com/v/E0_-CTvtSS8

... illa existimans quia hortulanus esset .... (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg822022.html#msg822022), Op.121 (vc/pf)

Le tombeau de W.A.G. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg792109.html#msg792109), Op.122a (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum) Audio (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-le-tombeau-de-wag-op122a)

A Song of Remembrance, Op.123 (mixed chorus SAB & pf)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg828719)

http://www.youtube.com/v/kYWAm11MX4s

The Mysterious Fruit, Op.124 (mezzo-soprano & marimba)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg866146)

The Mysterious Fruit, Op.124a (mezzo-soprano & pf)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg869135)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 (2 vn/va)
№ 1 "Children's Song" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg823454.html#msg823454)
№ 2 "Autumn Leaves (Wind Effect)" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg844320.html#msg844320)
№ 3 "Scampering Squirrels" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg846592.html#msg846592)
№ 4 "Pond at Twilight" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847113.html#msg847113)
№ 5 "The Gnomes (Paul's Garden)" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg847919)
№ 6 "Cheerful Song on the Wing" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg867035)
№ 7 "The Avocado in Winter" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg867133)


In the shadow of the kindly Star (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg844302.html#msg844302), Op.126 № 1 (violin solo and handbell choir)

I Want Jesus to Walk With Me (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg838756.html#msg838756), Op.126 № 2 (choir SATB unaccompanied)

Variations on a Basque Carol (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg856400.html#msg856400), Op.126 № 3 (clarinet unaccompanied)

Beach Balls (Red) , Op.125 № 5 (org solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg896271.html#msg896271)

Little Suite, Op.127 (vc & pf)
№ 1 "Summer Song" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851437.html#msg851437)
№ 2 "Valentine" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851437.html#msg867353)
№ 3 "Sparrows Hopping on the Wet Sidewalk" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906166.html#msg906166) || MIDI on YT (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mbeg-pyJfvI&list=PLFZD0TBMaPuXbxstv6cQeRGw1tTS1mZBM)

Notebook for Elaina & Anna, Op.128 № 1 "Out for a Walk" (fl/a sx) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851363.html#msg851363)

From the Pit of a Cave in the Cloud, Op.129, soprano & chamber group {work-in-progress} (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg916272.html#msg916272)

Piece for double wind quintet, Op.130 {work-in-progress} (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg902814.html#msg902814)

Visions fugitives de nouveau, Op.131 (pf solo)
№ 1: One Leaf (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg904373.html#msg904373)
№ 2: Versuch eines Milonga (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905203.html#msg905203)
№ 3: Beneath the Clear Sky (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905823.html#msg905823)
№ 4: That Tickles! (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905868.html#msg905868)
№ 5: Stephen Goes to California (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905880.html#msg905880)
№ 6: Kay's Blue Crabs (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905898.html#msg905898)
№ 7: Questionable Insistence (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905904.html#msg905904)
№ 8: Morning Prayer (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906036.html#msg906036)
№ 9: Bunny Keeping Still (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906077.html#msg906077)
№ 10: Gamboling Squirrels (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906078.html#msg906078)
№ 11: The Street Musician (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906783.html#msg906783)
№ 12: The Shade of an Oak (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906789.html#msg906789)
№ 13: "Could you change one more thing?" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907005.html#msg907005)
№ 14: Waiting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907009.html#msg907009)
№ 15: Bicycling in Boston Common (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907002.html#msg907002)
№ 16: Mist on the Harbor (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907205.html#msg907205)
№ 17: Peter Moves to Montréal (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907206.html#msg907206)
№ 18: Seeing a Long-Since-Cancelled Stamp (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907207.html#msg907207)
№ 19: ... but his mind is elsewhere (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907528.html#msg907528)
№ 20: Starless Summer Night (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907530.html#msg907530) || MIDI on YT (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxjZWHrSBk0&list=PLFZD0TBMaPuXnfPJDhCKfIhkI_1eLROX9)

Neither do I condemn thee, Op.132 for flute duet  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg916020.html#msg916020)

A whimsical Canon:

http://www.youtube.com/v/B6xeqrcavUQ

8 Oct 2013 recital at King's Chapel (http://instantencore.com/music/details.aspx?PId=5106840)

Henningmusick at ReverbNation (http://www.reverbnation.com/karlhenning).

Henningmusick at Instant Encore (http://instantencore.com/contributor/contributor.aspx?CId=5142566).

About an hour's worth of Henningmusick, too, at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1)

The 9th Ear at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/9th-ear).


And: Maria appears on the evening news in DC (http://www.wjla.com/articles/2014/04/cold-weather-approaches-cherry-blossoms-pass-peak-102154.html).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 25, 2015, 03:34:16 AM
A bit about Nuhro, really. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2015/08/droning-on.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 25, 2015, 10:47:29 AM
And Nuhro on SoundCloud. (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/02-nuhro-op74)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Luke on August 25, 2015, 11:26:26 AM
Thanks!  ;) that's a treat for later
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 25, 2015, 12:18:57 PM
And I found the Josipovici!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 25, 2015, 01:24:04 PM
Orlando likes it!

QuoteI love this duo!  I am hoping to have a chance to play it with another flutist soon so that you may have a non-midi recording, because I think the timbral plays will sound so much better with regular instruments than the computer; also, did you imagine this antiphonally?  The counterpoint will be much more effective if we separate the flutes, even just a little bit (not necessarily across the room, but only a few feet on the stage).

I have already sent the other part to a student of mine who goes to Longy, and I hope that by mid September we can start working on it. How does that sound?

Thanks so, so very much for writing this!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 27, 2015, 03:47:25 PM
It's not what I should be writing this week.  But the idea came to me today, and I wanted to get a start, as a sort of bookmark.  Tell you its story tomorrow.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 27, 2015, 04:14:51 PM
Another part of the story I shall unfold tomorrow . . . and similarly, just wanted to record the opening as a bookmark.  Because, really, of course, Admee calleth, and she is sore impatient with me . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 28, 2015, 04:52:54 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 27, 2015, 03:47:25 PM
It's not what I should be writing this week.  But the idea came to me today, and I wanted to get a start, as a sort of bookmark.  Tell you its story tomorrow.

A tale sufficiently involved, that I thought: Why not just spill my guts on the blog?

I went to the woods, because I had a musical problem in need of a solution. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2015/08/plan-b-op112-ramifications.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 30, 2015, 12:58:37 PM
Two pieces of light news:

Kirstin, the cellist for whom I wrote ... illa existimans quia hortulanus esset ...., wrote today to explain that the greatest reason why the piece did not get performed this past April (when I thought it might) is, that Vytas (the pianist) was unavailable most of the year.  So she will take a fresh gander at the piece.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 30, 2015, 01:02:00 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 12, 2015, 10:56:20 AM
Big news (in a small way):  my publisher advises me that we've just sold a performance set of Out in the Sun to a university in Oregon!

. . . and, it turns out that this order is from Rodney Dorsey, the conductor who did Out in the Sun in Michigan;  the piece is on his first concert this fall.

How I learnt this is, I reached out to him to ask if In the Artist's Studio might be of interest to him;  and he has permitted me to send him the score.  We shall see how someone In the Field reacts to this baby!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 01, 2015, 03:14:25 AM
Because I was asked:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 01, 2015, 03:44:13 AM
Pending confirmation . . . I think this (https://calendar.uoregon.edu/event/oregon_wind_ensemble_and_symphonic_band?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=University+of+Oregon#.VeWM302FM3E) may be the event for Out in the Sun on (near, anyway) the West Coast.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 01, 2015, 04:01:50 AM
Dan Meyers's frame drum was such an apt addition for the adaptation of Le tombeau de W.A.G., I think I must add it as an optional addition to the original low brass trio.

More progress on the soprano monodrama, on this morning's bus ride;  I am close to sloughing off the sloth . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 01, 2015, 04:01:58 PM
Some more
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 02, 2015, 03:09:45 AM
I think I've reached the point where my subconscious musical mind is done fencing . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 03, 2015, 03:35:37 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 01, 2015, 04:01:58 PM
Some more

From a Pit in the  Cave of the Cloud: if you have perused the score, note how the rhythmic complexities mirror the unease and verbal irregularities in the text.  Page 1 gives ample examples.

The accompaniment on bar 10 on the word "encased" portrays the sound of psychological claustrophobia.  Bars 33-34 on "vile ways" is especially striking.  And I have mentioned this before in connection to Karl's works: the use of silence as a structural element.  The fermatas add a certain eeriness to a musical atmosphere already hollow and other-worldly.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 04, 2015, 03:47:25 PM
Thanks!  This weekend is the Grand Push for the Op.129, so that I have a nearly-done artifact to share with (all the musicians, really, but especially with) the singer.  The chanteuse.

In other news, our man at NEC's Spaulding Library has helped me locate a P.D. version of "I Want Jesus to Walk With Me," so (later this year) I can make certain that my arrangement does not point at all to Wm Farley Smith's copyright version.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters - commission!
Post by: Scion7 on September 05, 2015, 12:12:07 AM
(http://s21.postimg.org/qzqaxgkl3/Jingle_Jingle.jpg)

Herr Henning?

I bring a message from an anonymous patron. 
I am here to requisition a Sonata for Clarinet, Bassoon, and Contra-bass Clarinet, for a man who deserved one, but never got it. 
You will be well-paid.

Do you accept?

(jingle! jingle! $)    :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 05, 2015, 03:45:13 AM
Are you in earnest?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 05, 2015, 04:49:50 AM
Just as a pre-breakfast musical warm-up, I've done the arrangement I promised Joe Broom of the Little Suite, for euphonium (Op.127d)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 05, 2015, 04:59:37 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 05, 2015, 03:45:13 AM
Are you in earnest?

Quote from: Scion7 on September 05, 2015, 12:12:07 AM


Herr Henning?

I bring a message from an anonymous patron. 
I am here to requisition a Sonata for Clarinet, Bassoon, and Contra-bass Clarinet, for a man who deserved one, but never got it. 
You will be well-paid.

Do you accept?

(jingle! jingle! $)    :)

I hope this is no joke!  Such a sonata would be great! 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Scion7 on September 05, 2015, 05:05:18 AM
RE: "Are you in earnest?"

No, I'm in Amadeus.  :P



BUT ..... if you want to compose for such a trio of woodwinds,
that would rock.   :D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 05, 2015, 05:09:52 AM
Quote from: Scion7 on September 05, 2015, 05:05:18 AM
RE: "Are you in earnest?"

No, I'm in Amadeus.  :P

That was my first guess;  but if you had been in earnest, I didn't like to dismiss it as a joke.

Quote from: Scion7 on September 05, 2015, 05:05:18 AM
BUT ..... if you want to compose for such a trio of woodwinds,
that would rock.   :D

If you've got the players, I'll write the piece.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Scion7 on September 05, 2015, 05:24:22 AM
If they ever knock on my door with that super-jackpot lottery over-sized big check, paparazzi, etc.,
I'll dump a wad of cash on your lap! 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 05, 2015, 05:37:16 AM
All right. We'll hold you to that  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 05, 2015, 07:18:32 AM
Good progress, I think, this morning. Now for a short brunch with some friends I've not seen in ages, and then it's back to work this afternoon.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 05, 2015, 10:38:20 AM
Some more, not done for the day, oh, no . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 05, 2015, 11:23:01 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 05, 2015, 10:38:20 AM
Some more, not done for the day, oh, no . . . .

Not much time to imagine it carefully, but note the use of the piccolo in its lower register, an effect not used much, or at least I do not recall it happening much in the scores I have studied.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 06, 2015, 05:19:34 AM
Okay, just a little tinkering already this morning.  I do not have the social engagements today or tomorrow which I had yesterday;  and yesterday's work has further illumined my musical path unto mine ears (to mix senses), so be prepared for extensive progress.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 06, 2015, 09:03:14 AM
The morning's work.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 06, 2015, 02:22:24 PM
When I am at all tempted to be disappointed that I am not making faster progress with the piece, I find instead that I am pleased with all that is happening musically.  (Or, maybe that's rationalization.)

One good thing is, I feel certain the piece will keep to a 12-minute span.  Though, goodness knows, that will be a busy 12 minutes for Evelyn.  (But then, that was sort of the idea.  She'll make a great show of it.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 06, 2015, 03:15:54 PM
I must thank Cato and Luke for their kind words, which have been a vital encouragement.  For a long time following the initial sketch (so say, from the end of June until this weekend) I wallowed in quite a bit of doubt.  Not so much doubt of the enterprise, because the text is searingly engaging, and I've always known it would make a smashing piece, but doubt as to whether the start I had made was really the start of such a smashing piece.  At this point, though, I find myself even a little in awe of what's emerged, wondering a bit, Am I the fellow who wrote this?  In some ways, it feels like the wildest, freest thing I've done to date.  I am even more excited, knowing that I have tomorrow as a holiday, clear for more musical exploration.

Now, I have complete confidence that when I show the piece to the members of the ensemble, they will be 100% engaged.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 06, 2015, 05:35:47 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 06, 2015, 03:15:54 PM
At this point, though, I find myself even a little in awe of what's emerged, wondering a bit, Am I the fellow who wrote this?  In some ways, it feels like the wildest, freest thing I've done to date.  I am even more excited, knowing that I have tomorrow as a holiday, clear for more musical exploration.

Now, I have complete confidence that when I show the piece to the members of the ensemble, they will be 100% engaged.

At the risk of making you too conscious of yourself, even the opening page has some of your trademarks telling the listener that "You are entering a new world." e.g. on page 1 the 7:8 figures vs. the 5:4 ones, and then later the use of silence full (bars 47 and 71) and partial (bar 96, "Scorned")  for emphasis, and bars 77 ff. with the antiphonal ostinato among the instruments.

Karl's choice of instruments reminded me of Bernard Herrmann's statement about  why he used 10 flutes in his (rejected) score for Alfred Hitchcock's spy movie Torn Curtain: "The sound of 10 flutes is frightening."  While Karl has obviously not used 10 flutes, his forces create a similarly unsettling feeling, in the case of From the Pit of a Cave in the Cloud, the feeling of being at the mercy of the hostile inhabitants of a desert landscape.  The assorted triplet figures (e.g. bars 81 and 83 on "Ancient" and"Modern") create an exotic, faraway atmosphere, thereby marrying the text and the music in Holy Polyphony, so to speak!   0:)



Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 07, 2015, 04:14:21 AM
Thanks!  This morning I'm beginning with two sections which I had mentally mapped out yesterday . . . soon-ish, there will be evidence . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 07, 2015, 05:20:11 AM
Still pressing on . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 07, 2015, 05:27:22 AM
Right away I've changed that quarter-note for "wills" to a dotted-half; no reason to cut that off.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 07, 2015, 07:28:13 AM
About to break for lunch . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on September 07, 2015, 08:02:58 AM
Karl, in addition to my admiration for work already done, I do admire your discipline and industry. ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 07, 2015, 08:08:39 AM
Thank you, sieur!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 07, 2015, 12:58:42 PM
I am not yet there, but if I can reach the two-thirds point before quitting for the day, I shall happy be.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 07, 2015, 02:24:09 PM
I am so very nearly at the two-thirds mark, I am content to lay my figurative pen aside for the night.

Coming into the Labor Day weekend, the score was at m.49 on p.5;  now, three days' work later, we're up to m.236 on p.22.  That is progress I am pleased with;  and I feel certain the piece can be done, and done to my satisfaction by next Monday morning.

Now, to bounce the present state of the piece off the doughty musicians . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 08, 2015, 03:32:36 AM
Re-post & refresh:

Variations on Wie lieblich est, S.10 (oboe & organ) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg841639.html#msg841639)

Time Was, Op.4 (pf solo)
№ 1: Prelude (Charlottesville) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906467.html#msg906467)
№ 2: Dance (Barefoot Amid Dandelions) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895701.html#msg895701)
№ 3: The Myth of Motion II:  Toccatina (on the Ekaterininsky Canal) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg896186.html#msg896186)


Pictures Only I Can See, Op.11 (pf solo)
№ 1: Spring in Her Step (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg894486.html#msg894486)
№ 2: The Bronze Girl's Spilt Milk (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg894735.html#msg894735)
№ 3: The Myth of Motion I:  Chorale (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895484.html#msg895484)
№ 4: The Sleep-Pavane at the Foot of Frozen Niagara (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg894748.html#msg894748)
№ 5: Petersburg Nocturne (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg893941.html#msg893941)
|| MIDI on YT (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?action_edit=1&list=PLFZD0TBMaPuUXCFckvjggD2-jTTbZ2Eh6)

Little Towns, Low Countries, Op.18 (pf solo)
№ 1: Invention (Mt Hope Avenue, Rochester) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg896759.html#msg896759)
№ 2: Aubade (Lake Canandaigua) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg897041.html#msg897041)
№ 3: Gigue (Glasgow Street, Cornhill) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg897079.html#msg897079)


Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, Op.16 (cl/vn/pf) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg821903.html#msg821903)

Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, Op.16a (cl/pf/prc) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg821934.html#msg821934)

To Melt From a Distance, Op.21 (pf solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895630.html#msg895630)

Gaze Transfixt, Op.23 (pf solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=92.0;attach=42786)

Lutosławski's Lullaby, Op.25 (pf solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg899237.html#msg899237)

Fancy on Psalm 80 from the Scottish Psalter, Op.34 № 3, performed by Carson Cooman, on YouTube. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772705.html#msg772705)

O Beauteous Heavenly Light, Op.34 № 2, performed by Carson Cooman, on YouTube. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772705.html#msg866185)

Journey to the Dayspring, Op.40 on YouTube (http://youtu.be/WaVDqIp5Rt4?t=25m33s)

'Tis Winter Now (Danby), Op.45a (mezzo-soprano, flute & organ) at Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Danby-Tis-Winter-Now-Mezzo-soprano/dp/1631620223/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1419784836&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=karl+henning+danby)

Initiation of Barefoot on the Crowded Road, the former Op.41 (now the Discreet Erasures, Op.99, below) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg870547.html#msg870547)

Danse antique, Op.44 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg892900.html#msg892900)

The original Born on Earth to Save Us, Op.52 for Bill Goodwin. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg914182.html#msg914182)

Born on Earth to Save Us, Op.52a for HTUMC. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg914906.html#msg914906)

Joseph and Mary, Op.53a for HTUMC. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg914335.html#msg914335)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part I (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg875355.html#msg875355)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part II (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg875358.html#msg875358)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part I ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754765.html#msg754765)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part II ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754766.html#msg754766)

I Look From Afar, Op.60 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg805683.html#msg805683)

Blue Shamrock, Op.63 for clarinet unaccompanied, at Amazon. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770448.html#msg770448)

Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani 1st half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg804573.html#msg804573) | 2nd half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg804574.html#msg804574)

Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani ::  Choral Score 1st half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg833844.html#msg833844) | 2nd half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg833845.html#msg833845)

Timbrel and Dance, Op.73 [ St Paul's choir plus ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg628919.html#msg628919)

Scene 1 from White Nights, Op.75 № 2 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg810318.html#msg810318)

Scene 2 from White Nights, Op.75 № 3 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg802028.html#msg802028)

Scene 3a from White Nights, Op.75 № 4 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg801802.html#msg801802)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg813961.html#msg813961)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6, arr. for saxophone choir (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765047.html#msg765047)

Scene 4 from White Nights, Op.75 № 7 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg814083.html#msg814083)

Scene 5 from White Nights, Op.75 № 8 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815364.html#msg815364)

Before-&-after, Finale-VS.-Sibelius exhibits from the Op.75 № 8| A (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815367.html#msg815367%20%5B/url) | B (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815368.html#msg815368%20%5B/url) | C (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815369.html#msg815369%20%5B/url) | D (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815370.html#msg815370%20%5B/url)

Scene 7 from White Nights, Op.75 № 10 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg816086.html#msg816086)

Canzona (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg827075.html#msg827075), Op.77a № 1 (org solo)

Gigue (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg827138.html#msg827138), Op.77a № 2 (org solo)

26 February De profundis, Op.78 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg396045.html#msg396045) [ Jaya Lakshminarayan & friends ]

Mirage, Op.79a (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg845632.html#msg845632) (alto fl, cl, pf)

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, Op.80 carol for choir, brass quintet, organ & timpani (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg805187.html#msg805187)

Moonrise, Op.84 for brass quintet. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767632.html#msg767632) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

Moonrise, Op.84a for flute choir in six parts. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg761602.html#msg761602) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

15 March Passion rehearsal A (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/dress-rehearsal.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal B (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/shut-up-n-let-music-do-talkin-some-more.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal C (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/corrivideum.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

Conclusion of the 19 Mar 2010 performance by Sine Nomine of the St John Passion, Op.92:

http://www.youtube.com/v/8netMuAHFkI

12 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/revisiting-moon.html) [ k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble (Bloom/Henning/Cienniwa) ]

18 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/later-at-kings.html) [ Bloom/Henning ]

23 May pre-concert rehearsal (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/05/rehearsal-day-of.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

22 June recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/ande-then-there-was-library.html) [ N. Chamberlain/B. Chamberlain/Henning ]

Love is the spirit of this church (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg694587.html#msg694587), Op.85 № 3

Nicodemus brings myrrh and aloes for the burial of the Christ (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg739688.html#msg739688), Op.85 № 4 for cello & piano | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/nicodemus-brings-myrrh-aloes)

For God so loved the world, after Op.87 № 9 {Would you like the Doxology with that?} Yes (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784410.html#msg784410) | No (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784446.html#msg784446) | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/for-god-so-loved-the-world)

The Passion According to St John (http://www.mediafire.com/?wdpk77t7m042s7o), Op.92 (on MediaFire, courtesy of Johan)

Lutosawski’s Lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648397.html#msg648397), Op.96a № 1 (string quartet)

Marginalia (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg647890.html#msg647890), Op.96a № 2 (string quartet)

Après-lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649237.html#msg649237), Op.96a № 3 (string quartet)

Score of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444980.html#msg444980)

MIDI of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg436576.html#msg436576)

Score of Suspension Bridge (In Dave's Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444979.html#msg444979)

MIDI of Suspension Bridge (In Dave's Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444978.html#msg444978)

Score of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg445883.html#msg445883)

MIDI of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg446478.html#msg446478)

Cato's analysis of the Viola Sonata (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg785714.html#msg785714)

Johan's MediaFire folder, including the whole of Dana's première performance of the Viola Sonata (http://www.mediafire.com/?nnp5543z74szn)

Discreet Erasures (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg872593.html#msg872593), Op.99 for orchestra

Angular Whimsies, Op.100a (bass clarinet, percussion [two players] & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767841.html#msg767841)

Whimsy brevis, Op.100b (bass flute & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg769046.html#msg769046)

http://www.youtube.com/v/OAp3w15ISl4

How to Tell (Chasing the Tail of Nothing), Op.103 (alto flute, clarinet & frame drum); 7 June 2014 performance (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-how-to-tell-chasing-the-tail-of-nothing-op-103-7-june-14)

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648257.html#msg648257), Op.104 № 4

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649947.html#msg649947), Op.104 № 5

Kyrie (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg644073.html#msg644073), Op.106 № 1

Gloria (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg870150.html#msg870150), Op.106 № 2 :: work-in-progress, March 2015

Credo (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg869962.html#msg869962), Op.106 № 3

Sanctus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772439.html#msg869778), Op.106 № 4

(The Sanctus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg871446.html#msg871446), arranged for tuba quartet)

Agnus Dei (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg773090.html#msg773090), Op.106 № 5 || Première by Triad (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895337.html#msg895337)

Brothers, If They Only Knew It (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780342.html#msg780342), saxophone quartet (after Op.106 № 5)

In the Artist's Studio (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg879937.html#msg880118), Op.107, for 17 winds & harp

Organ Sonata, Op.108
Mvt 1: Eritis sicut Deus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg706128.html#msg706128)
Mvt 2: . . . scientes bonum . . . (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg709377.html#msg709377)
Mvt 3: . . . et malum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg714290.html#msg714290)


Thoreau in Concord Jail (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708916.html#msg708916), Op.109 for clarinet solo

http://www.youtube.com/v/OnLYQ748aEg

Airy Distillates (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648674.html#msg648674), Op.110 for flute solo

Annabel Lee (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg704486.html#msg704486), Op.111 for vocal quartet

http://www.youtube.com/v/tN3aMOrzEb8

Misapprehension (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708245.html#msg708245), Op.112 for clarinet choir

The Mystic Trumpeter (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg831867.html#msg831867), Op.113 № 1 for soprano & clarinet

Après-mystère (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737681.html#msg737681), Op.113 № 2 for flute & clarinet And MIDI (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737682.html#msg737682)

http://www.youtube.com/v/7RhH161HhlA

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg756625.html#msg756625), Op.114 № 1 for clarinet & marimba

(very nearly) what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg812042.html#msg812042), Op.114 № 5 for bass clarinet & marimba

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777532.html#msg777532), Op.114a for clarinet, mandocello & double bass

My Island Home (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg766258.html#msg766258), Op.115 for percussion ensemble

http://www.youtube.com/v/hlh61D6COvU

Plotting (y is the new x) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765893.html#msg765893), Op.116 for violin & harpsichord

http://www.youtube.com/v/2vKGfppo0o8

Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg768713.html#msg768713), Op.117 (fl, cl in A, gtr & cb) [ and at Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-jazz-for) ]

When the morning stars sang together, and the sons of God shouted for joy (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770046.html#msg770046), Op.118 № 1 (shakuhachi, drum & handbell choir)

http://www.youtube.com/v/79tPHWpH3UI

Divinum mysterium (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg775091.html#msg775091), Op.118 № 2 (choir unison & handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/MPr7NhE2-Bs

Easter Stikheron (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784746.html#msg784746), Op.118 № 3 (choir SATB & handbells)

Welcome, Happy Morning!, Op.118 № 4 (handbells)

My Lord, What a Morning (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg787524.html#msg787524), Op.118 № 5 (choir & handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/AJzV-RxXiIk

Hymtunes Moscow & Te Deum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg799287.html#msg799287), Op.118 № 6 (handbells)

Musette (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg799287.html#msg799287), Op.118 № 7 (handbells)

Psalm 130 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780713.html#msg780713), Op.118 № 8 [ I think ] (clarinet & bass voice) [work-in-progress]

The Crystalline Ship (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777531.html#msg777531), Op.119 № 1 (mezzo-soprano & baritone saxophone)

I Saw People Walking Around Like Trees (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg782776.html#msg782776), Op.120 (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum)

http://www.youtube.com/v/E0_-CTvtSS8

... illa existimans quia hortulanus esset .... (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg822022.html#msg822022), Op.121 (vc/pf)

Le tombeau de W.A.G. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg792109.html#msg792109), Op.122a (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum) Audio (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-le-tombeau-de-wag-op122a)

A Song of Remembrance, Op.123 (mixed chorus SAB & pf)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg828719)

http://www.youtube.com/v/kYWAm11MX4s

The Mysterious Fruit, Op.124 (mezzo-soprano & marimba)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg866146)

The Mysterious Fruit, Op.124a (mezzo-soprano & pf)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg869135)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 (2 vn/va)
№ 1 "Children's Song" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg823454.html#msg823454)
№ 2 "Autumn Leaves (Wind Effect)" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg844320.html#msg844320)
№ 3 "Scampering Squirrels" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg846592.html#msg846592)
№ 4 "Pond at Twilight" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847113.html#msg847113)
№ 5 "The Gnomes (Paul's Garden)" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg847919)
№ 6 "Cheerful Song on the Wing" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg867035)
№ 7 "The Avocado in Winter" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg867133)


In the shadow of the kindly Star (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg844302.html#msg844302), Op.126 № 1 (violin solo and handbell choir)

I Want Jesus to Walk With Me (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg838756.html#msg838756), Op.126 № 2 (choir SATB unaccompanied)

Variations on a Basque Carol (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg856400.html#msg856400), Op.126 № 3 (clarinet unaccompanied)

Beach Balls (Red) , Op.125 № 5 (org solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg896271.html#msg896271)

Little Suite, Op.127 (vc & pf)
№ 1 "Summer Song" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851437.html#msg851437)
№ 2 "Valentine" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851437.html#msg867353)
№ 3 "Sparrows Hopping on the Wet Sidewalk" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906166.html#msg906166) || MIDI on YT (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mbeg-pyJfvI&list=PLFZD0TBMaPuXbxstv6cQeRGw1tTS1mZBM)

Notebook for Elaina & Anna, Op.128 № 1 "Out for a Walk" (fl/a sx) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851363.html#msg851363)

From the Pit of a Cave in the Cloud, Op.129, soprano & chamber group { work-in-progress } (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg919096.html#msg919096)

Piece for double wind quintet, Op.130 {work-in-progress} (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg902814.html#msg902814)

Visions fugitives de nouveau, Op.131 (pf solo)
№ 1: One Leaf (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg904373.html#msg904373)
№ 2: Versuch eines Milonga (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905203.html#msg905203)
№ 3: Beneath the Clear Sky (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905823.html#msg905823)
№ 4: That Tickles! (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905868.html#msg905868)
№ 5: Stephen Goes to California (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905880.html#msg905880)
№ 6: Kay's Blue Crabs (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905898.html#msg905898)
№ 7: Questionable Insistence (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905904.html#msg905904)
№ 8: Morning Prayer (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906036.html#msg906036)
№ 9: Bunny Keeping Still (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906077.html#msg906077)
№ 10: Gamboling Squirrels (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906078.html#msg906078)
№ 11: The Street Musician (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906783.html#msg906783)
№ 12: The Shade of an Oak (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906789.html#msg906789)
№ 13: "Could you change one more thing?" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907005.html#msg907005)
№ 14: Waiting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907009.html#msg907009)
№ 15: Bicycling in Boston Common (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907002.html#msg907002)
№ 16: Mist on the Harbor (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907205.html#msg907205)
№ 17: Peter Moves to Montréal (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907206.html#msg907206)
№ 18: Seeing a Long-Since-Cancelled Stamp (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907207.html#msg907207)
№ 19: ... but his mind is elsewhere (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907528.html#msg907528)
№ 20: Starless Summer Night (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907530.html#msg907530) || MIDI on YT (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxjZWHrSBk0&list=PLFZD0TBMaPuXnfPJDhCKfIhkI_1eLROX9)

Neither do I condemn thee, Op.132 for flute duet  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg916020.html#msg916020)

Saltmarsh Stomp, Op.134 for clarinet choir { work-in-progress } (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg917155.html#msg917155)

Ear Buds (The dream of a young man in the woods, listening), Op.135 for young symphonic band { work-in-progress } (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg917151.html#msg917151)

A whimsical Canon:

http://www.youtube.com/v/B6xeqrcavUQ

8 Oct 2013 recital at King's Chapel (http://instantencore.com/music/details.aspx?PId=5106840)

Henningmusick at ReverbNation (http://www.reverbnation.com/karlhenning).

Henningmusick at Instant Encore (http://instantencore.com/contributor/contributor.aspx?CId=5142566).

About an hour's worth of Henningmusick, too, at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1)

The 9th Ear at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/9th-ear).


And: Maria appears on the evening news in DC (http://www.wjla.com/articles/2014/04/cold-weather-approaches-cherry-blossoms-pass-peak-102154.html).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 08, 2015, 03:49:15 AM
Peter H. Bloom (bass flute & picc.) confirms that he is in — but I knew I could count on him first of all, bless him.

Of course, I sent my message with a substantial score attached on Labor Day evening, so I do not expect to hear from everyone straight off.  Mostly, I'm hoping that Evelyn is not affrighted by the challenge;  the fact that the concert is seven weeks from today helps, in being both time long enough that there is room for preparation, and time short enough that a quick-but-serious study of the score-in-progress should commend itself to our fearless singer.

My other, lesser concern (lesser, only because as yet, I trust my musical instincts) is that I haven't written anything technically onerous for (in score order) Carol, Dan or Pam.  I know Dan can handle all of the rhythms I throw at him, and I think everything I've written for the recorder is readily idiomatic . . . there is a chance that he could manage more chromaticism than I've slung his way, but I've found it an engaging challenge to keep the recorder relatively diatonic.  I know that Carol is a flute student of Peter's, and I do not think I've written too virtuosic a flute part (unlike some of Peter's bass flute passages).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on September 08, 2015, 04:05:07 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 07, 2015, 07:28:13 AM
About to break for lunch . . .

I always enjoy browsing through the Headquarters, even better that I know you're taking lunch breaks.  ;D
Keep on, Karl!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 08, 2015, 04:31:25 AM
Thanks!  Got some more sketching done on this morning's bus . . . my church choir resumes rehearsal this Thursday evening (so that's a night I cannot devote to Admee), but the Saturday rehearsal for Triad has wound up canceled (too many anticipated absentees).  So I am determined to get this wrapped up, to have a finished score (and parts) out to the crew Sunday evening the 13th.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 08, 2015, 04:34:21 AM
Counting, also, on Brian getting this job (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,13493.msg919165.html#msg919165), so that he can collar their Artistic Director and promote Henningmusick  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 08, 2015, 08:27:15 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 08, 2015, 03:49:15 AM
Peter H. Bloom (bass flute & picc.) confirms that he is in — but I knew I could count on him first of all, bless him.

Of course, I sent my message with a substantial score attached on Labor Day evening, so I do not expect to hear from everyone straight off.  Mostly, I'm hoping that Evelyn is not affrighted by the challenge;  the fact that the concert is seven weeks from today helps, in being both time long enough that there is room for preparation, and time short enough that a quick-but-serious study of the score-in-progress should commend itself to our fearless singer.

My other, lesser concern (lesser, only because as yet, I trust my musical instincts) is that I haven't written anything technically onerous for (in score order) Carol, Dan or Pam.  I know Dan can handle all of the rhythms I throw at him, and I think everything I've written for the recorder is readily idiomatic . . . there is a chance that he could manage more chromaticism than I've slung his way, but I've found it an engaging challenge to keep the recorder relatively diatonic.  I know that Carol is a flute student of Peter's, and I do not think I've written too virtuosic a flute part (unlike some of Peter's bass flute passages).

Evelyn is in!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 08, 2015, 08:31:27 AM
Another piece for the King's Chapel concert is a piece our own sananton' has written for Peter & me to play with fixed media;  Peter & I have scheduled our first rehearsal with this 'un, this coming Monday evening.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 08, 2015, 10:30:08 AM
Carol is in . . . I saw Dan this past weekend, and I am 97.5% certain that if for any reason he had "become unavailable," he would have chimed in hastily.

Just in case there is something funny with Pam's e-mail, I shall just give her a call in a bit.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 08, 2015, 12:47:52 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 08, 2015, 04:31:25 AM
Thanks!  Got some more sketching done on this morning's bus . . . my church choir resumes rehearsal this Thursday evening (so that's a night I cannot devote to Admee)...

In the novel, upon which the lyrics are based, the teller of the tale is a certain Professor Admee.

If you have been following the progress here, I would especially like to draw attention to Letter J in the score, bars 118 ff., where Karl uses a chant-like, trance-like atmosphere for the singer.  And mark the unsettling accompaniment: occasional consonances contrasting with a multitude of askew dissonances. 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 08, 2015, 01:00:57 PM
The parallelisms there are a sort of organ mixtur  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 08, 2015, 02:01:00 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 08, 2015, 01:00:57 PM
The parallelisms there are a sort of organ mixtur  8)

I like that!   ;D

Also Letter N and the bars afterward for the instruments are very evocative: they at times form an aural web attempting to ensnare the soprano, so to speak.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 08, 2015, 04:04:52 PM
I'll call this exactly the quantity of progress I hoped to accomplish today.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 09, 2015, 01:23:41 AM
p.26 is a transposition of earlier material, but I am not sure I like the transposition . . . I may just restore the original pitch-center.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 09, 2015, 03:01:58 AM
Some more work on the bus this morning. Sorted out the transposition matter to my entire satisfaction.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 09, 2015, 02:47:14 PM
The day's work reflected now in Sibelius.  If I can take care of the next five lines of text tonight, I shall be content.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 09, 2015, 05:33:47 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 09, 2015, 02:47:14 PM
The day's work reflected now in Sibelius.  If I can take care of the next five lines of text tonight, I shall be content.

And lo! I brought my wish to pass . . .


(Definitely finishing this Saturday.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 11, 2015, 03:51:40 AM
Can only be absent-mindedness . . . did I really skip Op.133, or did I start some piece, and I've forgotten?

My money is on absent-mindedly skipped . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on September 11, 2015, 06:32:38 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 11, 2015, 03:51:40 AM
Can only be absent-mindedness . . . did I really skip Op.133, or did I start some piece, and I've forgotten?

My money is on absent-mindedly skipped . . . .
Is it a Great Fugue? ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: kishnevi on September 11, 2015, 12:19:05 PM
Quote from: jochanaan on September 11, 2015, 06:32:38 AM
Is it a Great Fugue? ;D

More likely with Karl,  a string quartet
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/String_Quartet_No._12_(Shostakovich) (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/String_Quartet_No._12_(Shostakovich))

(Excellent pun, btw)
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 11, 2015, 12:37:07 PM
Indeed!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 11, 2015, 03:57:00 PM
Basically, poised to finish this up by lunchtime tomorrow.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 12, 2015, 05:02:27 AM
At the moment, just a few refinements at various points, including the 'end' of the present sketch, which reflects the transition to the closing section which occurred to me just this morning.  (And while I'll gab more about it later, similarly, the Risoluto material at [ Y ] really only came to me the morning of the day I wrote it.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 12, 2015, 10:10:06 AM
Okay, practically done . . . that is, I have won my way to the final double-bar.  But I've long been a bit nagged by how sudden (read:  unmusically abrupt) the change at [ D ] has seemed to me.  Intuitively, I composed a solution at [ U ] where the return to that material is (I think) nicely elided.  So my latest modification has been to retrofit a similar transition to [ D ].

Now, since this operation ha expanded that little passage — and in truth, part of that abruptness in the first pass, was awareness that the overall piece needs to be fairly trim, so that I was rather business-like in "getting through" the text — I am going through the whole score to see how that affects layout.

More work now, will blab later.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 12, 2015, 11:29:55 AM
Oh, I think you will like the closing section, and the cadential modification of the opening.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 12, 2015, 05:32:43 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 12, 2015, 11:29:55 AM
Oh, I think you will like the closing section, and the cadential modification of the opening.

Even if I were not personally connected to the work, I would still say: brilliant, exquisite, a perfect evocation of the text's unconscious!

I expect a standing ovation at the first performance!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 13, 2015, 11:03:54 AM
I have spoken to the horn player! Everyone is in!  Although, she has not yet reviewed the horn part . . . which we probably can leave as written, but I am morally prepared to hear a suggestion or two . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 14, 2015, 03:45:28 AM
Pam and Dan (horn and recorders, respectively) report that all is essentially do-able, but suggest that some mild adjustment may be needed.  Looking forward to further refining the score, even as I am pleased that the fabric of the whole piece is intact.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 14, 2015, 05:11:17 AM
Getting together with Peter after work today, to read sananton's piece.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 14, 2015, 11:29:43 AM
A few tweaks, even ahead of likely recorder and horn adjustments.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 15, 2015, 03:33:25 AM
The first two (instruments-only) rehearsals of the Op.129 are scheduled!  I should call Evelyn today, just to get an idea of her availability for rehearsals, and to see if she already has an idea of how many rehearsals she might like.

Quote from: karlhenning on September 14, 2015, 05:11:17 AM
Getting together with Peter after work today, to read sananton's piece.

And Peter agrees that his piece is an excellent addition to the program!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 15, 2015, 07:59:37 AM
Tuesday, 27 Oct 2015
12:15PM

The k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble

Evelyn Griffin, soprano
Carol Epple, flute
Pamela Marshall, horn
Dan Meyers, divers recorders
Peter H. Bloom, divers flutes
Karl Henning, clarinet, drôlerie

Giorgio KouklFylgjur, 1981 (flute unaccompanied)
David Leone... cathedral ..., 2014 — première (flute, clarinet & fixed media)
Karl HenningFrom the Pit of a Cave in the Cloud, Op.129 (text by Leo Schulte), 2015 — première

King's Chapel
Tremont & School Streets, Boston

Voluntary donation
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on September 15, 2015, 08:16:44 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 15, 2015, 07:59:37 AM
Tuesday, 27 Oct 2015
12:15PM

The k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble

I sure hope this will be recorded.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 15, 2015, 08:39:56 AM
Yes.  Even hoping to manage a video document of the concert.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 15, 2015, 09:02:17 AM
Just had a very nice chat with Evelyn, she is still learning the piece, but confirms that it is entirely doable.  She wants to rehearse some four times with "the band," which is great . . . we'll probably coördinate those via a Doodle poll.  Emendation:  we shall Doodle poll, and I must beginning polling the crew even before our inaugural rehearsal on 27 September.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 16, 2015, 01:35:34 AM
Last night (with some augmentation this morning) I arranged a Christmas carol for my bell choir.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on September 16, 2015, 05:29:40 PM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on September 11, 2015, 12:19:05 PM
...(Excellent pun, btw)
;D Although usually my puns are called "ba-a-a-ad," making me feel sheepish. :laugh:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on September 16, 2015, 05:51:51 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 14, 2015, 11:29:43 AM
A few tweaks, even ahead of likely recorder and horn adjustments.
I only have time for a glance now, but it looks very nice!  And the recorder parts seem eminently playable. 8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 17, 2015, 04:18:06 AM
Thanks!  Our first rehearsal is Sunday the 27th, and I shall report . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 18, 2015, 02:24:27 PM
Karl has some thoughts about his work From the Pit of a Cave in the Cloud:

http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2015/09/spelunking-in-sky.html (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2015/09/spelunking-in-sky.html)

GMG members should find them of interest!  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on September 18, 2015, 05:16:33 PM
Quote from: Cato on September 18, 2015, 02:24:27 PM
Karl has some thoughts about his work From the Pit of a Cave in the Cloud
TWU!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 19, 2015, 05:45:35 AM
(* chortle *)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 19, 2015, 05:46:01 AM
This is the day I adapt Misapprehension for strings!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 19, 2015, 09:53:49 AM
The adaptation was partly a matter of altering articulations &c. so that they should be idiomatic to strings;  partly a matter of recasting lines (since Clarinet 3 might play lower than Violin 3 might, and Clarinet 11 higher than Violoncello 1, &c.);  partly a matter of rethinking for a string ensemble (where might they play con sordino, &c.);  and finally some places where I could reinforce lower voices . . . arguably also a matter of rethinking for strings.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 19, 2015, 01:34:18 PM
Found the odd erratum in my Pat-A-Pan . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 21, 2015, 04:56:02 PM
Sometimes, you just need to sit on a sunny rock on the Maine coast.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 21, 2015, 05:07:38 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 21, 2015, 04:56:02 PM
Sometimes, you just need to sit on a sunny rock on the Maine coast.

Echt wunderbar!   0:)
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 22, 2015, 05:09:08 AM
The town park in Bar Harbor

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/22/33a67ef80cb2069de798a5d7e8cacef3.jpg)
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 22, 2015, 05:10:10 AM
Atop Mount Cadillac

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/22/5e6512dbf17d0a5a21222d068a68be64.jpg)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on September 22, 2015, 06:00:04 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 22, 2015, 05:10:10 AM
Atop Mount Cadillac

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/22/5e6512dbf17d0a5a21222d068a68be64.jpg)

Gorgeous image...after Caspar David Friedrich?  8)

Sarge
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 22, 2015, 06:40:31 AM
I just pointed and shot :)
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 22, 2015, 06:43:40 AM
While I've been cavorting in Vacationland, the first Triad rehearsal for the next concert was held last night. I yet await a report ... it looked like 15 minutes of the rehearsal was dedicated to Nuhro, and I wonder, I wonder ....
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 22, 2015, 06:48:00 AM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on September 22, 2015, 06:00:04 AM
Gorgeous image...after Caspar David Friedrich?  8)

Sarge

Quote from: karlhenning on September 22, 2015, 06:40:31 AM
I just pointed and shot :)

Serendipity!

Quote from: karlhenning on September 22, 2015, 06:43:40 AM
While I've been cavorting in Vacationland, the first Triad rehearsal for the next concert was held last night. I yet await a report ... it looked like 15 minutes of the rehearsal was dedicated to Nuhro, and I wonder, I wonder ....

Who would have led the rehearsal?  Surely not someone unsympathetic?   $:)

Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 22, 2015, 06:26:10 PM
Exquisite sunset as seen from Cadillac Mountain.

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/22/9d93acd1c66f4f3a5ee409092bb9cbfc.jpg)
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 23, 2015, 05:28:24 AM
Not long before I snapped this, the canvas was completely bare.

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/23/bf4c3cfbd45dee70deb2d93d61106d8e.jpg)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 23, 2015, 07:33:22 AM
Quote from: Cato on September 22, 2015, 06:48:00 AM
Who would have led the rehearsal?  Surely not someone unsympathetic?   $:)

Nuhro places special demands for the Triad model:  most of the conductors are also singers, and with a piece which divides the choir in to 7 parts, often long sustained lines, all hands must sing!

Our Thos Stumpf (who conducted two of the pieces on the first concert) is our pianist, and as no piano is required for Nuhro, it was a natural fit logistically.  Charles reports that the rehearsal went well, so I am guessing it is a fair musical fit, as well.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 23, 2015, 07:34:36 AM
This latest version of the score includes the first Henningmusick ever composed on Cadillac Mountain!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 23, 2015, 06:25:45 PM
And some progress on this, largely earned on Sandy Beach.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 23, 2015, 06:28:35 PM
A little repair, a little expansion . . . .
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 23, 2015, 06:42:45 PM
Welcome to Maine.

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/23/a823960e14c0d312359624477c94e1bc.jpg)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 23, 2015, 06:50:55 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 14, 2015, 03:45:28 AM
Pam and Dan (horn and recorders, respectively) report that all is essentially do-able, but suggest that some mild adjustment may be needed.  Looking forward to further refining the score, even as I am pleased that the fabric of the whole piece is intact.
Pam has repented 8) ... she has been practicing, and finds that everything lies well, and is working fine.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 23, 2015, 06:52:50 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 11, 2015, 03:51:40 AM
Can only be absent-mindedness . . . did I really skip Op.133, or did I start some piece, and I've forgotten?

My money is on absent-mindedly skipped . . . .
Oh, yes ... the Pachelbel arrangement ... too funny that I had completely forgotten that! ... and now, I'm considering what other icons to mess with ....
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 24, 2015, 05:20:21 AM
At this point, a full minute with only this perfect fifth.  Well, I've already added the third note, in the tubular bells.  I certainly want that note to spread through the band a bit;  I am just waiting to discover the right point.  Maybe not until after I've introduced the piccolo.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 25, 2015, 06:47:14 AM
There can be no denying that the fun continues. (And continues on.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 25, 2015, 08:15:46 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 24, 2015, 05:20:21 AM
At this point, a full minute with only this perfect fifth.  Well, I've already added the third note, in the tubular bells.  I certainly want that note to spread through the band a bit;  I am just waiting to discover the right point.  Maybe not until after I've introduced the piccolo.

Well, all right, maybe I added that third note too soon.  Sometimes, I need to be patient and trust myself . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 25, 2015, 01:46:01 PM
More . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 25, 2015, 06:08:50 PM
More still . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 26, 2015, 04:13:42 AM
I've composed another 40 seconds of Ear Buds.  In some ways, the chief challenge for me in this piece is deciding just how long the piece should be, and composing into "the soft landing."


(I should note though, that having decided that half of the percussion is to be optional, I shall fill those bits in afterwards.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 26, 2015, 06:21:52 AM
I do feel I am close to the end.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 26, 2015, 08:17:00 AM
Or, perhaps, since the now-"optional" percussion is such an afterthought, why not strike them entirely?  The marimba, snare & tenor drums are utterly superfluous . . . we'll retain the bass drum.

Should think about some more (not a great deal more) employment for the glock.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on September 26, 2015, 08:53:07 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 26, 2015, 08:17:00 AM
Or, perhaps, since the now-"optional" percussion is such an afterthought, why not strike them entirely?  The marimba, snare & tenor drums are utterly superfluous . . . we'll retain the bass drum.

Should think about some more (not a great deal more) employment for the glock.
So you want to strike the percussion instruments ... or not?  :laugh:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 26, 2015, 09:23:12 AM
Three strikes, and they're out!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 26, 2015, 10:06:47 AM
I think it is done (now with wee layout tweaks):
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 27, 2015, 10:59:02 AM
Okay:

The late Ray Heller's son suggested that perhaps the Rutherford Community Band might play Ear Buds.

Charles has a clarinetist friend in Chicago to whom he has forwarded Misapprehension.

Orlando will play Neither do I condemn thee at the Church of the Advent Library series concert on 18 March.

And in a few hours, we start rehearsing the Op.129!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on September 27, 2015, 11:02:28 AM
Excellent news, all! Ear Buds sounded promising in MIDI.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 27, 2015, 11:08:17 AM
Thanks!
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 27, 2015, 04:38:38 PM
Smashingly successful first rehearsal. The piece has made a strong positive impression on all my colleagues.

This music will conquer!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 28, 2015, 01:28:30 AM
Carol (flutist) is my liaison with Kammerwerke, the double quintet for whom I began writing The Young Lady Holding a Phone in Her Teeth.  There was an email exchange early on which was roughly equal parts confusion and mixed messaging, but no matter:  she is now in undissuadable agreement that The Young Lady (as From the Pit...) is chock full of melody.  Last night, she needed to brace me for, not bad news, but news of a delay;  the conductor is a teacher, and what with the start of the semester, his attention has been insufficient to study the Henningmusick score, so the group will not be reading the nascent piece this Saturday (the 3rd) but on their next rehearsal, the 30thCarol is solidly behind The Young Lady, just as she is all in for Fr. the P..., and assured me that she is strongly advocating on my behalf for a commission of the Op.130.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 28, 2015, 05:41:11 AM
In celebration of the positive feedback from Carol viz. the Op.130-in-progress, I feel motivated to make some further progress on the piece . . . in preparation whereof, I must have listened anew (not having visited with the score for, oh, months, it seems . . . probably in fact, and not merely seems) five or six times.  Damn, but I do like it.

http://www.youtube.com/v/d8h6g1gEb9k
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on September 28, 2015, 09:20:54 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 23, 2015, 06:50:55 PM
Pam has repented 8) ... she has been practicing, and finds that everything lies well, and is working fine.
That's what I thought at my first glance too. 8)
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 28, 2015, 02:35:33 PM
Triad rehearsal imminent.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 28, 2015, 06:30:11 PM
Not at all surprisingly, the Triad folks will sing Nuhro two or three notches better than the old St Paul's performance (itself, quite a creditable undertaking).  Tonight was sectionals, and we bassi are sounding mighty fine. Three different singers at several points in the course of the evening told me how much they like Nuhro.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 29, 2015, 03:59:32 AM
http://www.youtube.com/v/ZSMo90L5xJA
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 29, 2015, 06:21:34 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 28, 2015, 06:30:11 PM
Not at all surprisingly, the Triad folks will sing Nuhro two or three notches better than the old St Paul's performance (itself, quite a creditable undertaking).  Tonight was sectionals, and we bassi are sounding mighty fine. Three different singers at several points in the course of the evening told me how much they like Nuhro.

Nuhro was the first work of Karl's which I listened to, after I had found GMG.  It made an impression that the composer had a talent which must be experienced.  Many works since then have proven this impression to be correct.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 29, 2015, 03:09:19 PM
Thanks!

Some more stomping:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 30, 2015, 03:40:02 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 29, 2015, 03:09:19 PM
Some more stomping:

I have a feeling it needs something;  but I also have the feeling that I can discover that something.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 01, 2015, 05:06:32 AM
My notebook is catatonic.  Won't restart, and it looks as if I should need to re-install Windows, and here's hoping I can do that without losing my personal files.  And I doubt I can see to that operation sooner than Saturday morning.

But I mean this to be a positive post:  Maria has finished painting the soundboard of the harpsichord (which the builder says "will have a good home" in New York).
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 01, 2015, 05:07:47 AM
The full soundboard:

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/01/9d4e58afe0e3b241efbdbffde7845861.jpg)
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 01, 2015, 05:08:13 AM
Detail 1: ladybug

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/01/6883f4afc0e95eabb40480208cc4a750.jpg)
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 01, 2015, 05:08:36 AM
Detail 2: moth

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/01/e92beeda2c3fff61e7b96b60fbf2ba3c.jpg)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 01, 2015, 05:11:23 AM
BTW none of that border is stenciled;  hand-painted.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on October 01, 2015, 05:28:02 AM
Very nice indeed. You should write a piece for the harpsichord.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 01, 2015, 05:30:03 AM
:-)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Gurn Blanston on October 01, 2015, 05:42:08 AM
Beauty!!  Looks like 18th century France, except cool. (If you like entomology, which I do). :)

8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 01, 2015, 05:46:20 AM
Quote from: Gurn Blanston on October 01, 2015, 05:42:08 AM
Beauty!!  Looks like 18th century France, except cool. (If you like entomology, which I do). :)

8)

Aye, she both did her homework, and followed her own fancy.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 01, 2015, 11:16:30 AM
Re-post & refresh:

Variations on Wie lieblich est, S.10 (oboe & organ) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg841639.html#msg841639)

Time Was, Op.4 (pf solo)
№ 1: Prelude (Charlottesville) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906467.html#msg906467)
№ 2: Dance (Barefoot Amid Dandelions) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895701.html#msg895701)
№ 3: The Myth of Motion II:  Toccatina (on the Ekaterininsky Canal) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg896186.html#msg896186)


Pictures Only I Can See, Op.11 (pf solo)
№ 1: Spring in Her Step (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg894486.html#msg894486)
№ 2: The Bronze Girl's Spilt Milk (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg894735.html#msg894735)
№ 3: The Myth of Motion I:  Chorale (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895484.html#msg895484)
№ 4: The Sleep-Pavane at the Foot of Frozen Niagara (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg894748.html#msg894748)
№ 5: Petersburg Nocturne (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg893941.html#msg893941)
|| MIDI on YT (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?action_edit=1&list=PLFZD0TBMaPuUXCFckvjggD2-jTTbZ2Eh6)

Little Towns, Low Countries, Op.18 (pf solo)
№ 1: Invention (Mt Hope Avenue, Rochester) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg896759.html#msg896759)
№ 2: Aubade (Lake Canandaigua) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg897041.html#msg897041)
№ 3: Gigue (Glasgow Street, Cornhill) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg897079.html#msg897079)


Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, Op.16 (cl/vn/pf) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg821903.html#msg821903)

Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, Op.16a (cl/pf/prc) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg821934.html#msg821934)

To Melt From a Distance, Op.21 (pf solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895630.html#msg895630)

Gaze Transfixt, Op.23 (pf solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=92.0;attach=42786)

Lutosławski's Lullaby, Op.25 (pf solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg899237.html#msg899237)

Fancy on Psalm 80 from the Scottish Psalter, Op.34 № 3, performed by Carson Cooman, on YouTube. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772705.html#msg772705)

O Beauteous Heavenly Light, Op.34 № 2, performed by Carson Cooman, on YouTube. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772705.html#msg866185)

Journey to the Dayspring, Op.40 on YouTube (http://youtu.be/WaVDqIp5Rt4?t=25m33s)

'Tis Winter Now (Danby), Op.45a (mezzo-soprano, flute & organ) at Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Danby-Tis-Winter-Now-Mezzo-soprano/dp/1631620223/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1419784836&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=karl+henning+danby)

Initiation of Barefoot on the Crowded Road, the former Op.41 (now the Discreet Erasures, Op.99, below) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg870547.html#msg870547)

Danse antique, Op.44 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg892900.html#msg892900)

The original Born on Earth to Save Us, Op.52 for Bill Goodwin. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg914182.html#msg914182)

Born on Earth to Save Us, Op.52a for HTUMC. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg914906.html#msg914906)

Joseph and Mary, Op.53a for HTUMC. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg914335.html#msg914335)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part I (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg875355.html#msg875355)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part II (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg875358.html#msg875358)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part I ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754765.html#msg754765)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part II ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754766.html#msg754766)

I Look From Afar, Op.60 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg805683.html#msg805683)

Blue Shamrock, Op.63 for clarinet unaccompanied, at Amazon. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770448.html#msg770448)

Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani 1st half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg804573.html#msg804573) | 2nd half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg804574.html#msg804574)

Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani ::  Choral Score 1st half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg833844.html#msg833844) | 2nd half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg833845.html#msg833845)

Timbrel and Dance, Op.73 [ St Paul's choir plus ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg628919.html#msg628919)

Scene 1 from White Nights, Op.75 № 2 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg810318.html#msg810318)

Scene 2 from White Nights, Op.75 № 3 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg802028.html#msg802028)

Scene 3a from White Nights, Op.75 № 4 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg801802.html#msg801802)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg813961.html#msg813961)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6, arr. for saxophone choir (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765047.html#msg765047)

Scene 4 from White Nights, Op.75 № 7 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg814083.html#msg814083)

Scene 5 from White Nights, Op.75 № 8 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815364.html#msg815364)

Before-&-after, Finale-VS.-Sibelius exhibits from the Op.75 № 8| A (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815367.html#msg815367%20%5B/url) | B (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815368.html#msg815368%20%5B/url) | C (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815369.html#msg815369%20%5B/url) | D (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815370.html#msg815370%20%5B/url)

Scene 7 from White Nights, Op.75 № 10 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg816086.html#msg816086)

Canzona (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg827075.html#msg827075), Op.77a № 1 (org solo)

Gigue (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg827138.html#msg827138), Op.77a № 2 (org solo)

26 February De profundis, Op.78 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg396045.html#msg396045) [ Jaya Lakshminarayan & friends ]

Mirage, Op.79a (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg845632.html#msg845632) (alto fl, cl, pf)

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, Op.80 carol for choir, brass quintet, organ & timpani (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg805187.html#msg805187)

Moonrise, Op.84 for brass quintet. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767632.html#msg767632) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

Moonrise, Op.84a for flute choir in six parts. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg761602.html#msg761602) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

15 March Passion rehearsal A (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/dress-rehearsal.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal B (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/shut-up-n-let-music-do-talkin-some-more.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal C (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/corrivideum.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

Conclusion of the 19 Mar 2010 performance by Sine Nomine of the St John Passion, Op.92:

http://www.youtube.com/v/8netMuAHFkI

12 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/revisiting-moon.html) [ k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble (Bloom/Henning/Cienniwa) ]

18 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/later-at-kings.html) [ Bloom/Henning ]

23 May pre-concert rehearsal (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/05/rehearsal-day-of.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

22 June recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/ande-then-there-was-library.html) [ N. Chamberlain/B. Chamberlain/Henning ]

Love is the spirit of this church (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg694587.html#msg694587), Op.85 № 3

Nicodemus brings myrrh and aloes for the burial of the Christ (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg739688.html#msg739688), Op.85 № 4 for cello & piano | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/nicodemus-brings-myrrh-aloes)

For God so loved the world, after Op.87 № 9 {Would you like the Doxology with that?} Yes (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784410.html#msg784410) | No (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784446.html#msg784446) | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/for-god-so-loved-the-world)

The Passion According to St John (http://www.mediafire.com/?wdpk77t7m042s7o), Op.92 (on MediaFire, courtesy of Johan)

Lutosawski’s Lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648397.html#msg648397), Op.96a № 1 (string quartet)

Marginalia (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg647890.html#msg647890), Op.96a № 2 (string quartet)

Après-lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649237.html#msg649237), Op.96a № 3 (string quartet)

Score of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444980.html#msg444980)

MIDI of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg436576.html#msg436576)

Score of Suspension Bridge (In Dave's Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444979.html#msg444979)

MIDI of Suspension Bridge (In Dave's Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444978.html#msg444978)

Score of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg445883.html#msg445883)

MIDI of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg446478.html#msg446478)

Cato's analysis of the Viola Sonata (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg785714.html#msg785714)

Johan's MediaFire folder, including the whole of Dana's première performance of the Viola Sonata (http://www.mediafire.com/?nnp5543z74szn)

Discreet Erasures (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg872593.html#msg872593), Op.99 for orchestra

Angular Whimsies, Op.100a (bass clarinet, percussion [two players] & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767841.html#msg767841)

Whimsy brevis, Op.100b (bass flute & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg769046.html#msg769046)

http://www.youtube.com/v/OAp3w15ISl4

How to Tell (Chasing the Tail of Nothing), Op.103 (alto flute, clarinet & frame drum); 7 June 2014 performance (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-how-to-tell-chasing-the-tail-of-nothing-op-103-7-june-14)

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648257.html#msg648257), Op.104 № 4

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649947.html#msg649947), Op.104 № 5

Kyrie (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg644073.html#msg644073), Op.106 № 1

Gloria (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg870150.html#msg870150), Op.106 № 2 :: work-in-progress, March 2015

Credo (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg869962.html#msg869962), Op.106 № 3

Sanctus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772439.html#msg869778), Op.106 № 4

(The Sanctus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg871446.html#msg871446), arranged for tuba quartet)

Agnus Dei (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg773090.html#msg773090), Op.106 № 5 || Première by Triad (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895337.html#msg895337)

Brothers, If They Only Knew It (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780342.html#msg780342), saxophone quartet (after Op.106 № 5)

In the Artist's Studio (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg879937.html#msg880118), Op.107, for 17 winds & harp

Organ Sonata, Op.108
Mvt 1: Eritis sicut Deus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg706128.html#msg706128)
Mvt 2: . . . scientes bonum . . . (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg709377.html#msg709377)
Mvt 3: . . . et malum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg714290.html#msg714290)


Thoreau in Concord Jail (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708916.html#msg708916), Op.109 for clarinet solo

http://www.youtube.com/v/OnLYQ748aEg

Airy Distillates (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648674.html#msg648674), Op.110 for flute solo

Annabel Lee (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg704486.html#msg704486), Op.111 for vocal quartet

http://www.youtube.com/v/tN3aMOrzEb8

Misapprehension (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708245.html#msg708245), Op.112 for clarinet choir

Misapprehension (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg920903.html#msg920903), Op.112a for strings

The Mystic Trumpeter (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg831867.html#msg831867), Op.113 № 1 for soprano & clarinet

Après-mystère (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737681.html#msg737681), Op.113 № 2 for flute & clarinet And MIDI (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737682.html#msg737682)

http://www.youtube.com/v/7RhH161HhlA

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg756625.html#msg756625), Op.114 № 1 for clarinet & marimba

(very nearly) what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg812042.html#msg812042), Op.114 № 5 for bass clarinet & marimba

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777532.html#msg777532), Op.114a for clarinet, mandocello & double bass

My Island Home (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg766258.html#msg766258), Op.115 for percussion ensemble

http://www.youtube.com/v/hlh61D6COvU

Plotting (y is the new x) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765893.html#msg765893), Op.116 for violin & harpsichord

http://www.youtube.com/v/2vKGfppo0o8

Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg768713.html#msg768713), Op.117 (fl, cl in A, gtr & cb) [ and at Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-jazz-for) ]

When the morning stars sang together, and the sons of God shouted for joy (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770046.html#msg770046), Op.118 № 1 (shakuhachi, drum & handbell choir)

http://www.youtube.com/v/79tPHWpH3UI

Divinum mysterium (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg775091.html#msg775091), Op.118 № 2 (choir unison & handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/MPr7NhE2-Bs

Easter Stikheron (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784746.html#msg784746), Op.118 № 3 (choir SATB & handbells)

Welcome, Happy Morning!, Op.118 № 4 (handbells)

My Lord, What a Morning (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg787524.html#msg787524), Op.118 № 5 (choir & handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/AJzV-RxXiIk

Hymtunes Moscow & Te Deum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg799287.html#msg799287), Op.118 № 6 (handbells)

Musette (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg799287.html#msg799287), Op.118 № 7 (handbells)

Psalm 130 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780713.html#msg780713), Op.118 № 8 [ I think ] (clarinet & bass voice) [work-in-progress]

The Crystalline Ship (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777531.html#msg777531), Op.119 № 1 (mezzo-soprano & baritone saxophone)

I Saw People Walking Around Like Trees (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg782776.html#msg782776), Op.120 (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum)

http://www.youtube.com/v/E0_-CTvtSS8

... illa existimans quia hortulanus esset .... (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg822022.html#msg822022), Op.121 (vc/pf)

Le tombeau de W.A.G. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg792109.html#msg792109), Op.122a (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum) Audio (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-le-tombeau-de-wag-op122a)

A Song of Remembrance, Op.123 (mixed chorus SAB & pf)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg828719)

http://www.youtube.com/v/kYWAm11MX4s

The Mysterious Fruit, Op.124 (mezzo-soprano & marimba)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg866146)

The Mysterious Fruit, Op.124a (mezzo-soprano & pf)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg869135)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 (2 vn/va)
№ 1 "Children's Song" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg823454.html#msg823454)
№ 2 "Autumn Leaves (Wind Effect)" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg844320.html#msg844320)
№ 3 "Scampering Squirrels" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg846592.html#msg846592)
№ 4 "Pond at Twilight" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847113.html#msg847113)
№ 5 "The Gnomes (Paul's Garden)" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg847919)
№ 6 "Cheerful Song on the Wing" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg867035)
№ 7 "The Avocado in Winter" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg867133)


In the shadow of the kindly Star (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg844302.html#msg844302), Op.126 № 1 (violin solo and handbell choir)

I Want Jesus to Walk With Me (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg838756.html#msg838756), Op.126 № 2 (choir SATB unaccompanied)

Variations on a Basque Carol (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg856400.html#msg856400), Op.126 № 3 (clarinet unaccompanied)

Beach Balls (Red) , Op.125 № 5 (org solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg896271.html#msg896271)

Pat-A-Pan (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg920914.html#msg920914msg844302), Op.126 № 6 (handbell choir)

Little Suite, Op.127 (vc & pf)
№ 1 "Summer Song" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851437.html#msg851437)
№ 2 "Valentine" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851437.html#msg867353)
№ 3 "Sparrows Hopping on the Wet Sidewalk" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906166.html#msg906166) || MIDI on YT (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mbeg-pyJfvI&list=PLFZD0TBMaPuXbxstv6cQeRGw1tTS1mZBM)

Notebook for Elaina & Anna, Op.128 № 1 "Out for a Walk" (fl/a sx) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851363.html#msg851363)

From the Pit of a Cave in the Cloud, Op.129, soprano & chamber group  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg920216.html#msg920216)

Piece for double wind quintet, Op.130 {work-in-progress} (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg902814.html#msg902814)

Visions fugitives de nouveau, Op.131 (pf solo)
№ 1: One Leaf (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg904373.html#msg904373)
№ 2: Versuch eines Milonga (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905203.html#msg905203)
№ 3: Beneath the Clear Sky (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905823.html#msg905823)
№ 4: That Tickles! (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905868.html#msg905868)
№ 5: Stephen Goes to California (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905880.html#msg905880)
№ 6: Kay's Blue Crabs (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905898.html#msg905898)
№ 7: Questionable Insistence (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905904.html#msg905904)
№ 8: Morning Prayer (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906036.html#msg906036)
№ 9: Bunny Keeping Still (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906077.html#msg906077)
№ 10: Gamboling Squirrels (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906078.html#msg906078)
№ 11: The Street Musician (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906783.html#msg906783)
№ 12: The Shade of an Oak (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906789.html#msg906789)
№ 13: "Could you change one more thing?" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907005.html#msg907005)
№ 14: Waiting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907009.html#msg907009)
№ 15: Bicycling in Boston Common (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907002.html#msg907002)
№ 16: Mist on the Harbor (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907205.html#msg907205)
№ 17: Peter Moves to Montréal (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907206.html#msg907206)
№ 18: Seeing a Long-Since-Cancelled Stamp (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907207.html#msg907207)
№ 19: ... but his mind is elsewhere (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907528.html#msg907528)
№ 20: Starless Summer Night (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907530.html#msg907530) || MIDI on YT (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxjZWHrSBk0&list=PLFZD0TBMaPuXnfPJDhCKfIhkI_1eLROX9)

Neither do I condemn thee, Op.132 for flute duet  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg916020.html#msg916020)

A whimsical Canon:

http://www.youtube.com/v/B6xeqrcavUQ

Saltmarsh Stomp, Op.134 for clarinet choir { work-in-progress } (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg922566.html#msg922566)

Ear Buds (The dream of a young man in the woods, listening), Op.135 for young symphonic band  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg922013.html#msg922013)

http://www.youtube.com/v/ZSMo90L5xJA

8 Oct 2013 recital at King's Chapel (http://instantencore.com/music/details.aspx?PId=5106840)

Henningmusick at ReverbNation (http://www.reverbnation.com/karlhenning).

Henningmusick at Instant Encore (http://instantencore.com/contributor/contributor.aspx?CId=5142566).

About an hour's worth of Henningmusick, too, at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1)

The 9th Ear at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/9th-ear).


And: Maria appears on the evening news in DC (http://www.wjla.com/articles/2014/04/cold-weather-approaches-cherry-blossoms-pass-peak-102154.html).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on October 02, 2015, 08:35:52 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 01, 2015, 05:07:47 AM
The full soundboard:

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/01/9d4e58afe0e3b241efbdbffde7845861.jpg)
I seem to have missed something.  What does this harpsichord, lovely as it is, have to do with your musical works in progress?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 02, 2015, 08:40:50 AM
Nothing.

The artwork is Maria's latest complete project!  (She is sleeping late today, I can tell you.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on October 02, 2015, 08:52:14 AM
Maria being your lady, companion, etc?  Well, she's a fine artist!  And you can tell her a fan of yours said so. ;D
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 02, 2015, 06:04:14 PM
Excellent rehearsal today of both David's piece, and of my Op.129.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 05, 2015, 06:48:38 AM
Evelyn is back from Europa!  We're going to get together a week from Saturday.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on October 05, 2015, 04:10:31 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 05, 2015, 06:48:38 AM
Evelyn is back from Europa!  We're going to get together a week from Saturday.

Any comments from her about the work? 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 06, 2015, 02:30:59 AM
Quote from: Cato on October 05, 2015, 04:10:31 PM
Any comments from her about the work?

Not just yet. I invited comment-or-query, and she asked to confirm procedure in the quasi-unmeasured recitativi accompagnati. But, she's also fighting off a cold now!

Good Triad rehearsal last night. We did not do Nuhro, but we had an initial read-through of the piece I am conducting, Andrea Clearfield's Shar Ki Ri, an arrangement of a traditional (Tibetan? Nepalese?) dance tune for treble chorus and piano. In the recording I found on YouTube, the accompaniment is just a mallet instrument, playing basically just the pulse, and the effect is notably less rich. That said, our Thomas Stumpf, after accompanying our rehearsal last night, noticed in the notes before the score that the composer allows for a mallet instrument to double the repeated G, and Thos & I both like the idea of the color enrichment ... so we're going to recruit a mallet-wielder from among the men who otherwise sit idle through the piece.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 08, 2015, 04:36:25 AM
Tuesday last, the hard drive on my notebook died a sudden, horrid death.  Chap at the shop who pronounced it dead, managed to retrieve my personal files, so no grave catastrophe.  As to the notebook itself, a new hard drive would have cost yea much, and the labor would be $70, and they would charge me to install the Windows OS . . . and the device is 2-1/2 years old, its battery not in excellent health.  So Tuesday evening I shopped for a new machine, and last night I stepped through the set-up choreography.  The most involved part of the dance has been, re-installing Sibelius (when I bought the upgrade to version 8, they did not send me DVDs, but a card with a download code . . . a download code which obviously was not going to work a second time).  This morning, I now have Sibelius on my new machine, and I am presently waiting while the Sounds library downloads.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: ibanezmonster on October 08, 2015, 12:37:56 PM
Is Sibelius 8 any good? I took a look at 7 and concluded that 6 is about is good as it gets- harder to improve on something that's nearly perfect.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 08, 2015, 12:56:12 PM
Quote from: Greg on October 08, 2015, 12:37:56 PM
Is Sibelius 8 any good? I took a look at 7 and concluded that 6 is about is good as it gets- harder to improve on something that's nearly perfect.

I like 8 very well. The dashboard changed a good deal between 6 & 7, IIRC ... but I like it. The sound library for 7 was a big gain on 6.  If you're happy with 6, I'm not sure I could make you a compelling case for 8 ... but I find it efficient and quick.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 08, 2015, 12:57:22 PM
Quote from: sanantonio on October 08, 2015, 12:54:45 PM
I feel your pain.  My PC died a quiet death last night.  Luckily the hard drive where I had backed up my data was intact.  But I too will be trying to install software on my laptop and then purchase an iMac once Finale has gotten their software compatible with the new Apple OSx.

Hope all goes well with your install.
Thanks! She's just about ready ... and it's almost time for me to shuffle off to choir.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 09, 2015, 01:59:13 AM
Quote from: jochanaan on October 02, 2015, 08:52:14 AM
Maria being your lady, companion, etc?  Well, she's a fine artist!  And you can tell her a fan of yours said so. ;D

Thank you, sieur!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on October 09, 2015, 04:11:40 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 09, 2015, 11:26:39 AM
No word yet that the music director of the BSO is at all eager to conduct Henning.

Then the BSO needs a new music director!

Have you sent them the score for White Nights ?
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 09, 2015, 04:37:37 PM
If a musician saw the score, we might (possibly) get somewhere. I did send the Overture, but only a bureaucrat "evaluated" it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 10, 2015, 06:50:03 AM
Okay, this morning I have the new machine, and Sibelius up and running!  Time to return to the Saltmarsh Stomp.

Last I worked on it (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg922566.html#msg922566), I was (in fact) uncertain where to take it.  Also, my not-especially-intentional notion of overall duration for the piece was probably in the five-minute range.


This morning, I readily discovered both how to improve the cadence at the end of the above draught, and how to proceed.  I also remembered that part of the impediment for the Troy group in assaying Misapprehension was, limitation of rehearsal.  For the Stomp, then, one key to success will be, keeping it brief enough that rehearsal logistics will not be a problem for the dedicatee ensemble.  Two or three minutes (for such an active score) will in fact probably be ideally suited.


This is the state of the score this morning, and I am thinking of a recapitulation of sorts . . . and yet, there is something about that final measure there, which almost feels like the end of the piece already, if I wish.  So I am consulting my wishes.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 10, 2015, 08:42:54 AM
Well, I think the Stomp may just be done.  Will mull a bit, while tinkering with the parts layout.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 10, 2015, 09:14:01 AM
Here I do think it done . . . and Tim says they will play it 2 April.  Here's hoping!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 10, 2015, 09:43:51 AM
No doubt an unintended consequence of my present immersion in Looney Tunes, there is a fleeting allusion to Raymond Scott's "Powerhouse."
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 10, 2015, 11:40:10 AM
Well, and (albeit only in MIDI) here it is:

http://www.youtube.com/v/7DCc2sD2KAk
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 10, 2015, 06:28:37 PM
Tim approves:

QuoteThe piece sounds great! Thank you so much!

We'll play this in April. They'll dig it!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on October 10, 2015, 07:15:27 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 10, 2015, 11:40:10 AM
Well, and (albeit only in MIDI) here it is:

http://www.youtube.com/v/7DCc2sD2KAk
Sounds very fun! -- Two bass clarinets and no alto?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 11, 2015, 02:55:27 AM
This is the scoring of the group for which I wrote it  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on October 11, 2015, 06:57:48 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 10, 2015, 11:40:10 AM
Well, and (albeit only in MIDI) here it is:
Quote from: karlhenning on October 10, 2015, 09:14:01 AM
Here I do think it done . . . and Tim says they will play it 2 April.  Here's hoping!
Very nice, Karl. I would love to hear a recording of the performance. :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 11, 2015, 09:21:23 AM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 12, 2015, 04:29:21 AM
I cannot send my present Kyrie, since submissions cannot have been published, performed or recorded (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,25264.msg925188.html#msg925188).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 12, 2015, 04:46:34 AM
Quote from: North Star on October 11, 2015, 06:57:48 AM
Very nice, Karl. I would love to hear a recording of the performance. :)

My work yesterday (on considering both what fun I do think the piece, and just how few places may have 15 clarinetists) was to arrange Saltmarsh Stomp for 15 mixed winds.

Among those I sent the Op.134a was Chas Peltz at NEC, and we had a nice follow-up e-mail exchange.  In fine, there is a possibility that the NEC Wind Ensemble may read Ear Buds in February.  Watch This Space . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 12, 2015, 10:41:13 AM
Re-post & refresh:

Variations on Wie lieblich est, S.10 (oboe & organ) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg841639.html#msg841639)

Time Was, Op.4 (pf solo)
№ 1: Prelude (Charlottesville) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906467.html#msg906467)
№ 2: Dance (Barefoot Amid Dandelions) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895701.html#msg895701)
№ 3: The Myth of Motion II:  Toccatina (on the Ekaterininsky Canal) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg896186.html#msg896186)


Pictures Only I Can See, Op.11 (pf solo)
№ 1: Spring in Her Step (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg894486.html#msg894486)
№ 2: The Bronze Girl's Spilt Milk (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg894735.html#msg894735)
№ 3: The Myth of Motion I:  Chorale (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895484.html#msg895484)
№ 4: The Sleep-Pavane at the Foot of Frozen Niagara (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg894748.html#msg894748)
№ 5: Petersburg Nocturne (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg893941.html#msg893941)
|| MIDI on YT (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?action_edit=1&list=PLFZD0TBMaPuUXCFckvjggD2-jTTbZ2Eh6)

Little Towns, Low Countries, Op.18 (pf solo)
№ 1: Invention (Mt Hope Avenue, Rochester) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg896759.html#msg896759)
№ 2: Aubade (Lake Canandaigua) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg897041.html#msg897041)
№ 3: Gigue (Glasgow Street, Cornhill) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg897079.html#msg897079)


Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, Op.16 (cl/vn/pf) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg821903.html#msg821903)

Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, Op.16a (cl/pf/prc) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg821934.html#msg821934)

To Melt From a Distance, Op.21 (pf solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895630.html#msg895630)

Gaze Transfixt, Op.23 (pf solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=92.0;attach=42786)

Lutosławski's Lullaby, Op.25 (pf solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg899237.html#msg899237)

Fancy on Psalm 80 from the Scottish Psalter, Op.34 № 3, performed by Carson Cooman, on YouTube. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772705.html#msg772705)

O Beauteous Heavenly Light, Op.34 № 2, performed by Carson Cooman, on YouTube. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772705.html#msg866185)

Journey to the Dayspring, Op.40 on YouTube (http://youtu.be/WaVDqIp5Rt4?t=25m33s)

'Tis Winter Now (Danby), Op.45a (mezzo-soprano, flute & organ) at Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Danby-Tis-Winter-Now-Mezzo-soprano/dp/1631620223/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1419784836&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=karl+henning+danby)

Initiation of Barefoot on the Crowded Road, the former Op.41 (now the Discreet Erasures, Op.99, below) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg870547.html#msg870547)

Danse antique, Op.44 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg892900.html#msg892900)

The original Born on Earth to Save Us, Op.52 for Bill Goodwin. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg914182.html#msg914182)

Born on Earth to Save Us, Op.52a for HTUMC. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg914906.html#msg914906)

Joseph and Mary, Op.53a for HTUMC. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg914335.html#msg914335)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part I (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg875355.html#msg875355)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part II (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg875358.html#msg875358)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part I ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754765.html#msg754765)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part II ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754766.html#msg754766)

I Look From Afar, Op.60 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg805683.html#msg805683)

Blue Shamrock, Op.63 for clarinet unaccompanied, at Amazon. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770448.html#msg770448)

Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani 1st half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg804573.html#msg804573) | 2nd half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg804574.html#msg804574)

Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani ::  Choral Score 1st half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg833844.html#msg833844) | 2nd half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg833845.html#msg833845)

Timbrel and Dance, Op.73 [ St Paul's choir plus ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg628919.html#msg628919)

Scene 1 from White Nights, Op.75 № 2 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg810318.html#msg810318)

Scene 2 from White Nights, Op.75 № 3 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg802028.html#msg802028)

Scene 3a from White Nights, Op.75 № 4 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg801802.html#msg801802)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg813961.html#msg813961)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6, arr. for saxophone choir (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765047.html#msg765047)

Scene 4 from White Nights, Op.75 № 7 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg814083.html#msg814083)

Scene 5 from White Nights, Op.75 № 8 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815364.html#msg815364)

Before-&-after, Finale-VS.-Sibelius exhibits from the Op.75 № 8| A (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815367.html#msg815367%20%5B/url) | B (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815368.html#msg815368%20%5B/url) | C (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815369.html#msg815369%20%5B/url) | D (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815370.html#msg815370%20%5B/url)

Scene 7 from White Nights, Op.75 № 10 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg816086.html#msg816086)

Canzona (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg827075.html#msg827075), Op.77a № 1 (org solo)

Gigue (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg827138.html#msg827138), Op.77a № 2 (org solo)

26 February De profundis, Op.78 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg396045.html#msg396045) [ Jaya Lakshminarayan & friends ]

Mirage, Op.79a (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg845632.html#msg845632) (alto fl, cl, pf)

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, Op.80 carol for choir, brass quintet, organ & timpani (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg805187.html#msg805187)

Moonrise, Op.84 for brass quintet. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767632.html#msg767632) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

Moonrise, Op.84a for flute choir in six parts. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg761602.html#msg761602) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

15 March Passion rehearsal A (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/dress-rehearsal.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal B (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/shut-up-n-let-music-do-talkin-some-more.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal C (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/corrivideum.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

Conclusion of the 19 Mar 2010 performance by Sine Nomine of the St John Passion, Op.92:

http://www.youtube.com/v/8netMuAHFkI

12 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/revisiting-moon.html) [ k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble (Bloom/Henning/Cienniwa) ]

18 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/later-at-kings.html) [ Bloom/Henning ]

23 May pre-concert rehearsal (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/05/rehearsal-day-of.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

22 June recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/ande-then-there-was-library.html) [ N. Chamberlain/B. Chamberlain/Henning ]

Love is the spirit of this church (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg694587.html#msg694587), Op.85 № 3

Nicodemus brings myrrh and aloes for the burial of the Christ (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg739688.html#msg739688), Op.85 № 4 for cello & piano | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/nicodemus-brings-myrrh-aloes)

For God so loved the world, after Op.87 № 9 {Would you like the Doxology with that?} Yes (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784410.html#msg784410) | No (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784446.html#msg784446) | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/for-god-so-loved-the-world)

The Passion According to St John (http://www.mediafire.com/?wdpk77t7m042s7o), Op.92 (on MediaFire, courtesy of Johan)

Lutosawski’s Lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648397.html#msg648397), Op.96a № 1 (string quartet)

Marginalia (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg647890.html#msg647890), Op.96a № 2 (string quartet)

Après-lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649237.html#msg649237), Op.96a № 3 (string quartet)

Score of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444980.html#msg444980)

MIDI of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg436576.html#msg436576)

Score of Suspension Bridge (In Dave's Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444979.html#msg444979)

MIDI of Suspension Bridge (In Dave's Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444978.html#msg444978)

Score of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg445883.html#msg445883)

MIDI of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg446478.html#msg446478)

Cato's analysis of the Viola Sonata (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg785714.html#msg785714)

Johan's MediaFire folder, including the whole of Dana's première performance of the Viola Sonata (http://www.mediafire.com/?nnp5543z74szn)

Discreet Erasures (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg872593.html#msg872593), Op.99 for orchestra

Angular Whimsies, Op.100a (bass clarinet, percussion [two players] & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767841.html#msg767841)

Whimsy brevis, Op.100b (bass flute & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg769046.html#msg769046)

http://www.youtube.com/v/OAp3w15ISl4

How to Tell (Chasing the Tail of Nothing), Op.103 (alto flute, clarinet & frame drum); 7 June 2014 performance (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-how-to-tell-chasing-the-tail-of-nothing-op-103-7-june-14)

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648257.html#msg648257), Op.104 № 4

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649947.html#msg649947), Op.104 № 5

Kyrie (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg644073.html#msg644073), Op.106 № 1

Gloria (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg870150.html#msg870150), Op.106 № 2 :: work-in-progress, March 2015

Credo (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg869962.html#msg869962), Op.106 № 3

Sanctus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772439.html#msg869778), Op.106 № 4

(The Sanctus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg871446.html#msg871446), arranged for tuba quartet)

Agnus Dei (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg773090.html#msg773090), Op.106 № 5 || Première by Triad (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895337.html#msg895337)

Brothers, If They Only Knew It (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780342.html#msg780342), saxophone quartet (after Op.106 № 5)

In the Artist's Studio (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg879937.html#msg880118), Op.107, for 17 winds & harp

Organ Sonata, Op.108
Mvt 1: Eritis sicut Deus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg706128.html#msg706128)
Mvt 2: . . . scientes bonum . . . (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg709377.html#msg709377)
Mvt 3: . . . et malum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg714290.html#msg714290)


Thoreau in Concord Jail (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708916.html#msg708916), Op.109 for clarinet solo

http://www.youtube.com/v/OnLYQ748aEg

Airy Distillates (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648674.html#msg648674), Op.110 for flute solo

Annabel Lee (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg704486.html#msg704486), Op.111 for vocal quartet

http://www.youtube.com/v/tN3aMOrzEb8

Misapprehension (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708245.html#msg708245), Op.112 for clarinet choir

Misapprehension (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg920903.html#msg920903), Op.112a for strings

The Mystic Trumpeter (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg831867.html#msg831867), Op.113 № 1 for soprano & clarinet

Après-mystère (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737681.html#msg737681), Op.113 № 2 for flute & clarinet And MIDI (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737682.html#msg737682)

http://www.youtube.com/v/7RhH161HhlA

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg756625.html#msg756625), Op.114 № 1 for clarinet & marimba

(very nearly) what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg812042.html#msg812042), Op.114 № 5 for bass clarinet & marimba

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777532.html#msg777532), Op.114a for clarinet, mandocello & double bass

My Island Home (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg766258.html#msg766258), Op.115 for percussion ensemble

http://www.youtube.com/v/hlh61D6COvU

Plotting (y is the new x) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765893.html#msg765893), Op.116 for violin & harpsichord

http://www.youtube.com/v/2vKGfppo0o8

Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg768713.html#msg768713), Op.117 (fl, cl in A, gtr & cb) [ and at Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-jazz-for) ]

When the morning stars sang together, and the sons of God shouted for joy (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770046.html#msg770046), Op.118 № 1 (shakuhachi, drum & handbell choir)

http://www.youtube.com/v/79tPHWpH3UI

Divinum mysterium (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg775091.html#msg775091), Op.118 № 2 (choir unison & handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/MPr7NhE2-Bs

Easter Stikheron (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784746.html#msg784746), Op.118 № 3 (choir SATB & handbells)

Welcome, Happy Morning!, Op.118 № 4 (handbells)

My Lord, What a Morning (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg787524.html#msg787524), Op.118 № 5 (choir & handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/AJzV-RxXiIk

Hymtunes Moscow & Te Deum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg799287.html#msg799287), Op.118 № 6 (handbells)

Musette (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg799287.html#msg799287), Op.118 № 7 (handbells)

Psalm 130 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780713.html#msg780713), Op.118 № 8 [ I think ] (clarinet & bass voice) [work-in-progress]

The Crystalline Ship (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777531.html#msg777531), Op.119 № 1 (mezzo-soprano & baritone saxophone)

I Saw People Walking Around Like Trees (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg782776.html#msg782776), Op.120 (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum)

http://www.youtube.com/v/E0_-CTvtSS8

... illa existimans quia hortulanus esset .... (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg822022.html#msg822022), Op.121 (vc/pf)

Le tombeau de W.A.G. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg792109.html#msg792109), Op.122a (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum) Audio (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-le-tombeau-de-wag-op122a)

A Song of Remembrance, Op.123 (mixed chorus SAB & pf)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg828719)

http://www.youtube.com/v/kYWAm11MX4s

The Mysterious Fruit, Op.124 (mezzo-soprano & marimba)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg866146)

The Mysterious Fruit, Op.124a (mezzo-soprano & pf)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg869135)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 (2 vn/va)
№ 1 "Children's Song" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg823454.html#msg823454)
№ 2 "Autumn Leaves (Wind Effect)" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg844320.html#msg844320)
№ 3 "Scampering Squirrels" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg846592.html#msg846592)
№ 4 "Pond at Twilight" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847113.html#msg847113)
№ 5 "The Gnomes (Paul's Garden)" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg847919)
№ 6 "Cheerful Song on the Wing" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg867035)
№ 7 "The Avocado in Winter" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg867133)


In the shadow of the kindly Star (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg844302.html#msg844302), Op.126 № 1 (violin solo and handbell choir)

I Want Jesus to Walk With Me (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg838756.html#msg838756), Op.126 № 2 (choir SATB unaccompanied)

Variations on a Basque Carol (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg856400.html#msg856400), Op.126 № 3 (clarinet unaccompanied)

Beach Balls (Red) , Op.125 № 5 (org solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg896271.html#msg896271)

Pat-A-Pan (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg920914.html#msg920914msg844302), Op.126 № 6 (handbell choir)

Little Suite, Op.127 (vc & pf)
№ 1 "Summer Song" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851437.html#msg851437)
№ 2 "Valentine" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851437.html#msg867353)
№ 3 "Sparrows Hopping on the Wet Sidewalk" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906166.html#msg906166) || MIDI on YT (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mbeg-pyJfvI&list=PLFZD0TBMaPuXbxstv6cQeRGw1tTS1mZBM)

Notebook for Elaina & Anna, Op.128 № 1 "Out for a Walk" (fl/a sx) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851363.html#msg851363)

From the Pit of a Cave in the Cloud, Op.129, soprano & chamber group  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg920216.html#msg920216)

Piece for double wind quintet, Op.130 {work-in-progress} (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg902814.html#msg902814)

Visions fugitives de nouveau, Op.131 (pf solo)
№ 1: One Leaf (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg904373.html#msg904373)
№ 2: Versuch eines Milonga (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905203.html#msg905203)
№ 3: Beneath the Clear Sky (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905823.html#msg905823)
№ 4: That Tickles! (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905868.html#msg905868)
№ 5: Stephen Goes to California (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905880.html#msg905880)
№ 6: Kay's Blue Crabs (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905898.html#msg905898)
№ 7: Questionable Insistence (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905904.html#msg905904)
№ 8: Morning Prayer (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906036.html#msg906036)
№ 9: Bunny Keeping Still (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906077.html#msg906077)
№ 10: Gamboling Squirrels (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906078.html#msg906078)
№ 11: The Street Musician (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906783.html#msg906783)
№ 12: The Shade of an Oak (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906789.html#msg906789)
№ 13: "Could you change one more thing?" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907005.html#msg907005)
№ 14: Waiting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907009.html#msg907009)
№ 15: Bicycling in Boston Common (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907002.html#msg907002)
№ 16: Mist on the Harbor (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907205.html#msg907205)
№ 17: Peter Moves to Montréal (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907206.html#msg907206)
№ 18: Seeing a Long-Since-Cancelled Stamp (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907207.html#msg907207)
№ 19: ... but his mind is elsewhere (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907528.html#msg907528)
№ 20: Starless Summer Night (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907530.html#msg907530) || MIDI on YT (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxjZWHrSBk0&list=PLFZD0TBMaPuXnfPJDhCKfIhkI_1eLROX9)

Neither do I condemn thee, Op.132 for flute duet  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg916020.html#msg916020)

A whimsical Canon:

http://www.youtube.com/v/B6xeqrcavUQ

Saltmarsh Stomp, Op.134 for clarinet choir in 15 parts (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg924808.html#msg924808)

http://www.youtube.com/v/7DCc2sD2KAk

Ear Buds (The dream of a young man in the woods, listening), Op.135 for young symphonic band  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg922013.html#msg922013)

http://www.youtube.com/v/ZSMo90L5xJA

8 Oct 2013 recital at King's Chapel (http://instantencore.com/music/details.aspx?PId=5106840)

Henningmusick at ReverbNation (http://www.reverbnation.com/karlhenning).

Henningmusick at Instant Encore (http://instantencore.com/contributor/contributor.aspx?CId=5142566).

About an hour's worth of Henningmusick, too, at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1)

The 9th Ear at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/9th-ear).


And: Maria appears on the evening news in DC (http://www.wjla.com/articles/2014/04/cold-weather-approaches-cherry-blossoms-pass-peak-102154.html).

Maria's harpsichord (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg922817.html#msg922817)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 12, 2015, 01:04:11 PM
My composition teacher from Wooster has had some very nice remarks about Ear Buds.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters (one for Karl ...)
Post by: Scion7 on October 12, 2015, 07:06:03 PM
Students will never fail to give you the "face-palm" effect, but this one was particularly sad.
In the student union, they were playing the Julie Christie/Warren Beatty comedy-film, Heaven Can Wait.

During one of the football practice scenes, Beatty's character is always soundtracked with a clarinet (he plays.)

A girl sitting on one of the audience cushions, who I am assuming is in one of the larger classes, asked me as I was walking by, "what is that funny noise?" (she meant "sound")   "Bagpipes," says I, and moved on.

Sigh. 

I think this upcoming generation is so ignorant of anything that isn't video-game/hip-hop related that a real catastrophe is looming culturally.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 13, 2015, 01:35:45 AM
Well, every generation has a substantial subset of the mentally lazy . . . cannot judge the whole from a disappointing individual.

We had a great Triad rehearsal last night . . . and why that is pertinent here is, many of my fellow members are delightfully talented, intelligent, and musical youngsters.  Coming out of a rehearsal like that, I have no inclination to fear for the future.  I mean, any more than I fear for my own generation   8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on October 13, 2015, 07:01:12 AM
The following is a little musical analysis I have done in preparation for the premiere of Karl Henning's From the Pit of a Cave in the Cloud.

For the score:

http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg920216.html#msg920216 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg920216.html#msg920216)

Karl Henning's chamber song From the Pit of a Cave in the Cloud is a poem based upon a "soliloquy" in my novel From the Caves of the Cloud.  I believe the poem stands alone, but since Karl has read the novel, he has a deeper understanding of the narrator.

Karl also knows that I have a theory that the music for a text can become the text's unconscious, a symbolic maelstrom of the text's secrets and drives. Whether he agrees with this idea or not, his brilliant music acts as much more than an accompaniment to the singer's melodies and an elucidation of the text's emotional content.

As an example of the richness of Karl's conception, listen to the very first bar, where the bass flute and the soprano recorder have motifs which almost mirror each other.  Keeping in mind the exotic, faraway desert story in the text, these motifs, and others to come, have a melismata-like aspect to evoke that atmosphere.  Their 5-for-4 figures will be very important throughout the work.  The quasi-A minor aspect of these motifs is accompanied by a quasi-D minor in the flute and horn. The flute offers its own melismatic quality with a 7:8 figure, itself a variation on the bass flute's opening 5:4 figure.  With all the instruments in counterpoint, the effect is idiosyncratic: if one took away the flute, one would have a nearly neo-classical opening, but with the addition of the flute, we have instead something quite original and even combative, in keeping with the unsettling nature of what is to come.

In the soprano's opening line (bars 5-8), listen to how the note D dominates the melody, and with the longest notes given to C, Bb, and Eb, the latter note creating a kind of "double minor" effect.  The flute and recorder offer a variation of the opening bar: the slower rhythmic irregularities in the soprano's line mirror the ones in these instruments, and thereby one senses the tension in this instrumental "unconscious," which was emphasized earlier in bars 2-4 by the horn's refusal to form an octave or perfect fifth with the others, until, after the silence, it and the bass flute play the fifth G-D on the word "Transformed," as if the silence had caused a transformation of consonance from the dissonant chord in bar 4.  This consonant transformation will prove to be fleeting.  Also note how the instrumental music mirrors the soprano's motif for "Transformed, Novembering the bells of God's soul."

A diminished fifth is heard in the voice several times on key words: "cocoons" (bars 11-12), "vile days" (bar 13), "dictatormenting" (bars 20-21), and "vile ways" (bars 29-30, 33-34).  Perhaps the most striking, gasp-inducing effect is in bars 39-40, where the soprano's 5:4 16th-notes on "strife" offer a connection back to the bass flute's opening 5:4 8th notes.  Strife, we realize now, began the song, and promises to continue through it.

Keep in mind that the diminished fifth, or tritone, was once referred to as "diabolus in musica" (i.e. the devil in music) by theorists.  The interval continues to be seen e.g. in the bass-flute line (bars 41-47).  In Letter C, listen to how the tenor recorder and voice echo the opening bar, but in a rhythmic variation, and how the quasi D minor is back.  Note also the tension in pausing on the word "future" in bar 49, and then starting with "future" on bar 52, the 3:2 figure and the figure on "gray" in bar 54 both echoing the tenor recorder's forte comment in bar 49.  Such devices give the music a self-referential and very tight structure.  One might be singing of "future dreams" which can seem vague and amorphous, but their music has a definite map!

Another fine example of how tonality is not completely forsaken is heard in bars 63-67 in the bass flute, where E major triplets contrast with G minor ones, an F# minor grouping interrupts in bar 66, until the singer's line "Do you know her?" ends on G minor, the flattened A giving the effect of a "double minor" sound as with the Eb in the earlier pages.

In Letter D, the text describes the arrival of "the desert men" and their violence, and so the horn and the tenor recorder begin an odd kind of march in 8th notes, often in descending triplets.  This downward marching idea is later heard in key phrases from the soprano: bar 78 has the notes Eb-C-A (note the tritone!) for "in the an-(cient)," bar 82 has "for killing" using C#-Bb-A, and bar 83 uses the same notes for the words "and murdered."  The faraway nature of the desert is exemplified by the melismatas which often use triplets, e.g. bars 78-79 for "ancient robes," bar 84 on again "ancient," bars 85-86 on "modern" (N.B. the same Eb-C-A for "whose mo-dern"), and again 94-96 for "in an ancient robe."

But the vocal line contains some marvelous subtleties! It attempts to stay in a quasi- A minor, but now C# and D# often invade, joining the Bb (e.g. bars 83-84). The horn in fact began Letter D on C# (Ab=Db=C#) in bar 72, and its first triplet in bar 75 uses D#-C#-Bb.  So when the soprano sings bars 78-80, 83-84, and 87-88, the C# and D# are tense and exotic additions to the score.  The flute and piccolo offer echoes, presages, and variations in their lines, as well as punctuating C# and D# (e.g. bars 83-84, 87-88).  The singer has an echo herself in bars 87-88, an echo of the opening (bars 6-7): listen to those three notes C#-Bb-A in "fools were willing to believe," with the voice rising a tritone from A to D#, complete with a melismata on the last syllable of "believe."  Perfection!

And then the vocal line becomes ever more chromatic, with slithery minor seconds emphasized, until a long melismata, again on the word "believe" (bar 105), leads to the dissonant climax on "mercy" (bar 110).  The dissonant background in Letters H and I properly lend unpleasant color to an unpleasant part of the story.  In Letter J, the unyielding character of the "maiden of the north" is symbolized by a chanting adherence to the note B, and then rising in tension to D# in bars 128-141.  And listen to how the vocal line keeps the maiden's stubbornness symbolized by tightly hovering around one note in bars 152-162, which will be heard again in bars 185-193.  The tonality is now in the area of G minor, and we hear this, complete with a tritone, in bars 164-167, and 169-172.

The flute's figurations in Letter P remind one of the earlier dialogue between the horn and the recorder in Letters E and F.  Of interest is how the figurations stop on the words "her spirit to uncurl," and how the word "uncurl" is placed on B (bars 213-214), the note symbolizing the girl's refusal to surrender.  The nervously happy triplets return, and, in a great mark of irony, the note B returns in a B major ending to the section in bars 236-238 on the words "and the world is right."

The world is not right, however, despite the desert master's hopes, and the Flutterzunge effect (Letters S and T) for his demise between the girl's legs is highly unsettling, even weird, as if the execution is being observed by birds from another planet.  Music from earlier returns in Letter U, compare bars 75 ff. with bars 262 ff., and the word "evil" is emphasized in a variation of earlier motifs (e.g. compare "with soul" bars 102-103).  I was particularly struck by the descending motif for the words "Purpose is born from freedom" in a quasi-G minor in bars 268-269, which contrasts with the ascending motif for "I knew the purpose of my life" in bars 14-16.  There is also in bars 268-269 a disturbing reference to bars 80-82 and the words "with modern tools for killing" (q.v.), for the new-found freedom from the slavers will not be used to escape far away, but to execute the slavers for their crimes.  And again, in a marvelous bit of aural symbolism, listen to the notes for the word "hands" in bar 275 ("the hands of the slavers") with the notes for "evil" in bar 265. 

These examples show what I meant by the music creating an "unconscious" for the text.

Bars 284-286 bring back our death-dealing friends C#-Bb-A (see bars 82-83) for the words "for vengeance" and "with the ax" and again in bars 290-291 for "girl did break the bands..."  And now, with the slaves freed, the horn calls in Letters Y and Z announce that vengeance is on the march, an ironic reminder of the slavers on the march in bars 111-113.

A Totentanz is the hallmark of the next section, as the poem's Great Protector performs her grim duty of slaying "the devils killing around her."(bars 344-347).  But in a skeptical turn, the music punctuates this Totentanz with an off-kilter dance in Letter BB with rhythmical irregularities, as the narrator wonders "Did she save and cleanse herself?"

And so we return to the opening music in the Adagio, bar 358, but not quite.  A transformation has happened, for the opening music is now played in much lower registers, and on the word "transformed," the music is in fact in a modality known as E Phrygian (i.e. a scale of E using only white keys on the piano) bars 363 to the end: scarcely does an accidental occur (a Bb for the "worms of vile ways" bars 391-392).  The choice of scale is brilliant, for it allows the dominant note B, which earlier was used to symbolize the girl's unyielding character, to return in an almost hypnotic chant, e.g. "Novembering the bells of God's soul..." bars 364-373, "Life" bars 378-379, "Evil" bar 381, "Soul..." bars 387-391), The flute, soprano recorder, and the bass flute sweep upward and occasionally downward in this finale, but gradually make their way to higher notes, as the voice descends to its lowest E for the word "soul" (bar 398).  With the word "soul" again sung on B, the experience fades away on open fifths (E-B).  The effect is both mysterious and mind-tingling.



 



Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Scion7 on October 13, 2015, 07:24:26 AM
unfortunately, that single individual is representative of 90% of the student body ...
:(
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 13, 2015, 08:18:05 AM
Quote from: Cato on October 13, 2015, 07:01:12 AM
The following is a little musical analysis I have done in preparation for the premiere of Karl Henning's From the Pit of a Cave in the Cloud.

The day being itself, it will be this evening before I can read through to the end.  But I owe you thanks, and a more extended response.  To start with, there is a thing or two which reading your essay taught me about my own piece.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 13, 2015, 08:23:47 AM
Separately . . . I am thinking of setting Act II Scene ii of Macbeth.  Is that crazy?

Will I do it, even if I think it crazy?  I expect I will.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 13, 2015, 09:49:49 AM
Quote from: Scion7 on October 12, 2015, 07:06:03 PM
Students will never fail to give you the "face-palm" effect, but this one was particularly sad.
In the student union, they were playing the Julie Christie/Warren Beatty comedy-film, Heaven Can Wait.

During one of the football practice scenes, Beatty's character is always soundtracked with a clarinet (he plays.)

A girl sitting on one of the audience cushions, who I am assuming is in one of the larger classes, asked me as I was walking by, "what is that funny noise?" (she meant "sound")   "Bagpipes," says I, and moved on.

Sigh. 

I think this upcoming generation is so ignorant of anything that isn't video-game/hip-hop related that a real catastrophe is looming culturally.

Quote from: Scion7 on October 13, 2015, 07:24:26 AM
unfortunately, that single individual is representative of 90% of the student body ...
:(

Coincidentally, what should I re-read at my lunch hour but this:

Quote"Oh no, not at all, my recalcitrant rhododendron!  For one thing, every generation has a considerable percentage of mediocrities ...."
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on October 13, 2015, 10:03:20 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 13, 2015, 09:49:49 AM
Coincidentally, what should I re-read at my lunch hour but this:

Quote
"Oh no, not at all, my recalcitrant rhododendron!  For one thing, every generation has a considerable percentage of mediocrities ...."

What a curious line!   0:) 8)

Quote from: karlhenning on October 13, 2015, 08:18:05 AM
To start with, there is a thing or two which reading your essay taught me about my own piece.

Then the effort was worth it! 

I should mention that I controlled myself: I will start to micro-analyze every hemidemisemiquaver if I am not careful!  Karl's score is so rich, that there are still a good number of things which I did not mention.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 13, 2015, 05:06:15 PM
Well, the composer's life is not dull!  Today (two weeks to the day before the concert) the singer emotionally informed me that she cannot sing the text.  She was perhaps equally upset at backing out of an engagement to which she had pledged herself.

In haste to form a Plan B.  In two and a half weeks, I shall chuckle about this . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on October 13, 2015, 05:19:29 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 13, 2015, 05:06:15 PM
Well, the composer's life is not dull!  Today (two weeks to the day before the concert) the singer emotionally informed me that she cannot sing the text.  She was perhaps equally upset at backing out of an engagement to which she had pledged herself.

In haste to form a Plan B.  In two and a half weeks, I shall chuckle about this . . . .

I hope so, and I hope I will also be chuckling!  As the poet, I feel somehow at fault, even though I know the feeling is unwarranted.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 14, 2015, 02:15:20 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 13, 2015, 08:23:47 AM
Separately . . . I am thinking of setting Act II Scene ii of Macbeth.  Is that crazy?

Will I do it, even if I think it crazy?  I expect I will.
Gosh ... would the present singer bombshell not have fallen, if I had referred instead to the Scottish play?...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 14, 2015, 03:33:20 AM
Potentially good news is, three of the Triad singers got right back to me to ask to look at the score.  Also, the recorder player Dan's wife is a smashing singer, and she would do a great job with it (if, miracolosamente, she be available).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on October 14, 2015, 03:51:55 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 14, 2015, 02:15:20 AM
Gosh ... would the present singer bombshell not have fallen, if I had referred instead to the Scottish play?...

I don't know whether to laugh or cry at that reference to the curse... Hope you find a replacement singer.

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 14, 2015, 03:53:46 AM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on October 14, 2015, 03:51:55 AM
I don't whether to laugh or cry at that reference to the curse... Hope you find a replacement singer.

Sarge

Thanks, dear fellow!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on October 14, 2015, 04:04:28 AM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on October 14, 2015, 03:51:55 AM
I don't know whether to laugh or cry at that reference to the curse...

Sarge

Aye, laddie!  The curse, the curse!  Nary a soul has e'er outgunned, and nary a star has e'er outsunned, the curse, the curse!

Except for this time!   ;) 
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 14, 2015, 05:53:47 AM
Yet another Triad soprano is having a look!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on October 14, 2015, 06:05:46 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 14, 2015, 05:53:47 AM
Yet another Triad soprano is having a look!
Here's hoping!
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 14, 2015, 06:10:27 AM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on October 14, 2015, 07:16:53 AM
Given the hubbub, I thought I would try this again, especially for the composers here at GMG, but not just for them.  I have attempted not to be too technical.

Also I did not attach the poem, so below it is attached, which should help in grasping the excellence of Karl's musical conception, since it provides a deeper experience of the story.



The following is a little musical analysis I have done in preparation for the premiere of Karl Henning's From the Pit of a Cave in the Cloud.

For the score:

http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg920216.html#msg920216 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg920216.html#msg920216)

Karl Henning's chamber song From the Pit of a Cave in the Cloud is a poem based upon a "soliloquy" in my novel From the Caves of the Cloud.  I believe the poem stands alone, but since Karl has read the novel, he has a deeper understanding of the narrator.

Karl also knows that I have a theory that the music for a text can become the text's unconscious, a symbolic maelstrom of the text's secrets and drives. Whether he agrees with this idea or not, his brilliant music acts as much more than an accompaniment to the singer's melodies and an elucidation of the text's emotional content.

As an example of the richness of Karl's conception, listen to the very first bar, where the bass flute and the soprano recorder have motifs which almost mirror each other.  Keeping in mind the exotic, faraway desert story in the text, these motifs, and others to come, have a melismata-like aspect to evoke that atmosphere.  Their 5-for-4 figures will be very important throughout the work.  The quasi-A minor aspect of these motifs is accompanied by a quasi-D minor in the flute and horn. The flute offers its own melismatic quality with a 7:8 figure, itself a variation on the bass flute's opening 5:4 figure.  With all the instruments in counterpoint, the effect is idiosyncratic: if one took away the flute, one would have a nearly neo-classical opening, but with the addition of the flute, we have instead something quite original and even combative, in keeping with the unsettling nature of what is to come.

In the soprano's opening line (bars 5-8), listen to how the note D dominates the melody, and with the longest notes given to C, Bb, and Eb, the latter note creating a kind of "double minor" effect.  The flute and recorder offer a variation of the opening bar: the slower rhythmic irregularities in the soprano's line mirror the ones in these instruments, and thereby one senses the tension in this instrumental "unconscious," which was emphasized earlier in bars 2-4 by the horn's refusal to form an octave or perfect fifth with the others, until, after the silence, it and the bass flute play the fifth G-D on the word "Transformed," as if the silence had caused a transformation of consonance from the dissonant chord in bar 4.  This consonant transformation will prove to be fleeting.  Also note how the instrumental music mirrors the soprano's motif for "Transformed, Novembering the bells of God's soul."

A diminished fifth is heard in the voice several times on key words: "cocoons" (bars 11-12), "vile days" (bar 13), "dictatormenting" (bars 20-21), and "vile ways" (bars 29-30, 33-34).  Perhaps the most striking, gasp-inducing effect is in bars 39-40, where the soprano's 5:4 16th-notes on "strife" offer a connection back to the bass flute's opening 5:4 8th notes.  Strife, we realize now, began the song, and promises to continue through it.

Keep in mind that the diminished fifth, or tritone, was once referred to as "diabolus in musica" (i.e. the devil in music) by theorists.  The interval continues to be seen e.g. in the bass-flute line (bars 41-47).  In Letter C, listen to how the tenor recorder and voice echo the opening bar, but in a rhythmic variation, and how the quasi D minor is back.  Note also the tension in pausing on the word "future" in bar 49, and then starting with "future" on bar 52, the 3:2 figure and the figure on "gray" in bar 54 both echoing the tenor recorder's forte comment in bar 49.  Such devices give the music a self-referential and very tight structure.  One might be singing of "future dreams" which can seem vague and amorphous, but their music has a definite map!

Another fine example of how tonality is not completely forsaken is heard in bars 63-67 in the bass flute, where E major triplets contrast with G minor ones, an F# minor grouping interrupts in bar 66, until the singer's line "Do you know her?" ends on G minor, the flattened A giving the effect of a "double minor" sound as with the Eb in the earlier pages.

In Letter D, the text describes the arrival of "the desert men" and their violence, and so the horn and the tenor recorder begin an odd kind of march in 8th notes, often in descending triplets.  This downward marching idea is later heard in key phrases from the soprano: bar 78 has the notes Eb-C-A (note the tritone!) for "in the an-(cient)," bar 82 has "for killing" using C#-Bb-A, and bar 83 uses the same notes for the words "and murdered."  The faraway nature of the desert is exemplified by the melismatas which often use triplets, e.g. bars 78-79 for "ancient robes," bar 84 on again "ancient," bars 85-86 on "modern" (N.B. the same Eb-C-A for "whose mo-dern"), and again 94-96 for "in an ancient robe."

But the vocal line contains some marvelous subtleties! It attempts to stay in a quasi- A minor, but now C# and D# often invade, joining the Bb (e.g. bars 83-84). The horn in fact began Letter D on C# (Ab=Db=C#) in bar 72, and its first triplet in bar 75 uses D#-C#-Bb.  So when the soprano sings bars 78-80, 83-84, and 87-88, the C# and D# are tense and exotic additions to the score.  The flute and piccolo offer echoes, presages, and variations in their lines, as well as punctuating C# and D# (e.g. bars 83-84, 87-88).  The singer has an echo herself in bars 87-88, an echo of the opening (bars 6-7): listen to those three notes C#-Bb-A in "fools were willing to believe," with the voice rising a tritone from A to D#, complete with a melismata on the last syllable of "believe."  Perfection!

And then the vocal line becomes ever more chromatic, with slithery minor seconds emphasized, until a long melismata, again on the word "believe" (bar 105), leads to the dissonant climax on "mercy" (bar 110).  The dissonant background in Letters H and I properly lend unpleasant color to an unpleasant part of the story.  In Letter J, the unyielding character of the "maiden of the north" is symbolized by a chanting adherence to the note B, and then rising in tension to D# in bars 128-141.  And listen to how the vocal line keeps the maiden's stubbornness symbolized by tightly hovering around one note in bars 152-162, which will be heard again in bars 185-193.  The tonality is now in the area of G minor, and we hear this, complete with a tritone, in bars 164-167, and 169-172.

The flute's figurations in Letter P remind one of the earlier dialogue between the horn and the recorder in Letters E and F.  Of interest is how the figurations stop on the words "her spirit to uncurl," and how the word "uncurl" is placed on B (bars 213-214), the note symbolizing the girl's refusal to surrender.  The nervously happy triplets return, and, in a great mark of irony, the note B returns in a B major ending to the section in bars 236-238 on the words "and the world is right."

The world is not right, however, despite the desert master's hopes, and the Flutterzunge effect (Letters S and T) for his demise between the girl's legs is highly unsettling, even weird, as if the execution is being observed by birds from another planet.  Music from earlier returns in Letter U, compare bars 75 ff. with bars 262 ff., and the word "evil" is emphasized in a variation of earlier motifs (e.g. compare "with soul" bars 102-103).  I was particularly struck by the descending motif for the words "Purpose is born from freedom" in a quasi-G minor in bars 268-269, which contrasts with the ascending motif for "I knew the purpose of my life" in bars 14-16.  There is also in bars 268-269 a disturbing reference to bars 80-82 and the words "with modern tools for killing" (q.v.), for the new-found freedom from the slavers will not be used to escape far away, but to execute the slavers for their crimes.  And again, in a marvelous bit of aural symbolism, listen to the notes for the word "hands" in bar 275 ("the hands of the slavers") with the notes for "evil" in bar 265. 

These examples show what I meant by the music creating an "unconscious" for the text.

Bars 284-286 bring back our death-dealing friends C#-Bb-A (see bars 82-83) for the words "for vengeance" and "with the ax" and again in bars 290-291 for "girl did break the bands..."  And now, with the slaves freed, the horn calls in Letters Y and Z announce that vengeance is on the march, an ironic reminder of the slavers on the march in bars 111-113.

A Totentanz is the hallmark of the next section, as the poem's Great Protector performs her grim duty of slaying "the devils killing around her."(bars 344-347).  But in a skeptical turn, the music punctuates this Totentanz with an off-kilter dance in Letter BB with rhythmical irregularities, as the narrator wonders "Did she save and cleanse herself?"

And so we return to the opening music in the Adagio, bar 358, but not quite.  A transformation has happened, for the opening music is now played in much lower registers, and on the word "transformed," the music is in fact in a modality known as E Phrygian (i.e. a scale of E using only white keys on the piano) bars 363 to the end: scarcely does an accidental occur (a Bb for the "worms of vile ways" bars 391-392).  The choice of scale is brilliant, for it allows the dominant note B, which earlier was used to symbolize the girl's unyielding character, to return in an almost hypnotic chant, e.g. "Novembering the bells of God's soul..." bars 364-373, "Life" bars 378-379, "Evil" bar 381, "Soul..." bars 387-391), The flute, soprano recorder, and the bass flute sweep upward and occasionally downward in this finale, but gradually make their way to higher notes, as the voice descends to its lowest E for the word "soul" (bar 398).  With the word "soul" again sung on B, the experience fades away on open fifths (E-B).  The effect is both mysterious and mind-tingling.



 



Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on October 14, 2015, 01:26:40 PM
I've had a read and a look around this thread, I am still very new here....is there a place I could listen to Henning's op. 129? I've had a look at the score and I am itching to hear it!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on October 14, 2015, 01:31:40 PM
Quote from: ComposerOfAvantGarde on October 14, 2015, 01:26:40 PM
I've had a read and a look around this thread, I am still very new here....is there a place I could listen to Henning's op. 129? I've had a look at the score and I am itching to hear it!

There is some hope:

Quote from: karlhenning on September 15, 2015, 07:59:37 AM
Tuesday, 27 Oct 2015
12:15PM

The k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble

Evelyn Griffin, soprano
Carol Epple, flute
Pamela Marshall, horn
Dan Meyers, divers recorders
Peter H. Bloom, divers flutes
Karl Henning, clarinet, drôlerie

Giorgio KouklFylgjur, 1981 (flute unaccompanied)
David Leone... cathedral ..., 2014 — première (flute, clarinet & fixed media)
Karl HenningFrom the Pit of a Cave in the Cloud, Op.129 (text by Leo Schulte), 2015 — première

King’s Chapel
Tremont & School Streets, Boston
Quote from: karlhenning on October 14, 2015, 05:53:47 AM
Yet another Triad soprano is having a look!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on October 14, 2015, 01:40:22 PM
Ha, so if I quickly conjure up the musicians to perform it in public in the streets of my city, will that then be the world premiere instead?  >:D :P

We are a privileged lot at GMG, to be able to see the score etc. before it's even played!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on October 14, 2015, 02:12:49 PM
Quote from: ComposerOfAvantGarde on October 14, 2015, 01:40:22 PM
Ha, so if I quickly conjure up the musicians to perform it in public in the streets of my city, will that then be the world premiere instead?  >:D :P

We are a privileged lot at GMG, to be able to see the score etc. before it's even played!

Heh-heh!  Depending on what happens with the bald soprano problem, you might have a shot!   8)  But check with Karl first!

Many thanks for your kind comments!  Right now they are especially appreciated! 

And I am sending you a personal message (q.v.) !
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 14, 2015, 03:45:30 PM
Quote from: ComposerOfAvantGarde on October 14, 2015, 01:40:22 PM
Ha, so if I quickly conjure up the musicians to perform it in public in the streets of my city, will that then be the world premiere instead?  >:D :P

If you can, I am in awe of your conjuration skills  8)

Quote from: CoAG
We are a privileged lot at GMG, to be able to see the score etc. before it's even played!

Thanks for looking around!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 15, 2015, 06:57:49 AM
Triad poster
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on October 15, 2015, 07:01:46 AM
I take it that you didn't hire Maria for the job...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 15, 2015, 07:05:47 AM
Good eye, young man!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 15, 2015, 07:07:54 AM
In fact, the first draught of the poster had garden-variety A's in Mäntyjärvi's name . . . I had to plead for the umlauts . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on October 15, 2015, 07:43:17 AM
Someone record this concert! Or find me a tardis!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on October 15, 2015, 07:48:03 AM
Has the dedication for the Opus 129 been changed, or will it stand?   ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 15, 2015, 07:57:59 AM
Quote from: Cato on October 15, 2015, 07:48:03 AM
Has the dedication for the Opus 129 been changed, or will it stand?   ;)

Definitely changing!  This topic arose as I was briefing Peter Bloom on the present kerfuffle . . . considering Evelyn's recent polar reversal.  I was telling Peter that my mind went straight to thoughts of Bartók's Duke Bluebeard's Castle & Shostakovich's Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District — each piece, dedicated by the composer to his newlywed wife.  In no less dramatic a fashion, I told Peter, I dedicated my score to a dramatically inappropriate person  0:)

Quote from: ComposerOfAvantGarde on October 15, 2015, 07:43:17 AM
Someone record this concert! Or find me a tardis!

Cheers, Jessop!  I'm certainly planning on recording the concert . . . and I certainly hope to have a replacement soprano sometime this weekend :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on October 15, 2015, 08:11:52 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 15, 2015, 07:57:59 AM
  In no less dramatic a fashion, I told Peter, I dedicated my score to a dramatically inappropriate person  0:)

I will remain mum, but I know how fitting that phrase is!   $:)

Quote from: ComposerOfAvantGarde on October 15, 2015, 07:43:17 AM
Someone record this concert! Or find me a tardis!

Well, we have one fan who does not find the text poorly written and the music less than acceptable.  0:)

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 15, 2015, 09:38:54 AM
Ladies & Gentlemen, we have a substitution:

Tuesday, 27 Oct 2015
12:15PM

The k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble

Barbara Hill Meyers, soprano
Carol Epple, flute
Pamela Marshall, horn
Dan Meyers, divers recorders
Peter H. Bloom, divers flutes
Karl Henning, clarinet, drôlerie

Giorgio KouklFylgjur, 1981 (flute unaccompanied)
David Leoneflute | clarinet in a + fixed media [2014 : 4] "... cathedral ...", 2014 — première
Karl HenningFrom the Pit of a Cave in the Cloud, Op.129 (text by Leo Schulte), 2015 — première

King's Chapel
Tremont & School Streets, Boston

Voluntary donation
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on October 15, 2015, 09:42:09 AM
Hooray!!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 15, 2015, 09:48:11 AM
And Bobbie is going to crush it (in the parlance of our times ....)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on October 15, 2015, 10:28:19 AM
Quote from: North Star on October 15, 2015, 09:42:09 AM
Hooray!!

Double HOORAY!

Quote from: karlhenning on October 15, 2015, 09:48:11 AM
And Bobbie is going to crush it (in the parlance of our times ....)

Glad that you could find someone who could appreciate the music and whose artistic sentiments matched yours! :laugh:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 15, 2015, 10:40:42 AM
Quote from: Cato on October 15, 2015, 10:28:19 AM
Double HOORAY!

Glad that you could find someone who could appreciate the music and whose artistic sentiments matched yours! :laugh:

I had not run into Bobbie for a long time – perhaps not since the 9th Ear concert of early 2014 when we played How to Tell – when I popped over for their Labor Day Weekend brunch.  She and I caught up a bit then, and since she was interested in what I was writing, I told her I was working like a fiend on the Op.129.  Of course, the fact that it was a new text setting for soprano, alone, would pique her interest;  but my elucidation of the accompanying quartet hooked her.  So she was planning from that point to come hear the concert.

She's been doing a lot of commuting to Phila., singing with The Crossing . . . so when I wrote to Dan Wednesday morning (on my smart phone, while walking back to the office after my eye test at the Mass. RMV), I almost did not dare to hope that Bobbie would actually have capacity between now and then to learn and rehearse the piece. But I asked, knowing that if she could, she was the perfect solution to this . . . mess  8)  0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on October 15, 2015, 04:32:21 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 15, 2015, 10:40:42 AM
...But I asked, knowing that if she could, she was the perfect solution to this . . . mess  8)  0:)
Think you that she will sing it better than the "dramatically inappropriate" person? :laugh:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 16, 2015, 01:35:34 AM
Aye; she enjoys our highest confidence  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 17, 2015, 05:57:24 AM
The new four Full Rehearsals have been set!  We are going to make it!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 17, 2015, 06:39:56 AM
Just an example of my music not hitting the trendy buttons for the local new music groups:

QuoteOur season kicks off Saturday, October 17 at 8pm at Longy's Pickman Hall in Harvard Square. Featuring the world premiere of Quetzal Garden by Elena Ruehr, alongside Ligeti's horn trio and Latin jazz great Paquito D'Rivera's wind quintet Aires Tropicales. Tickets at [website]

1. female composer (I don't qualify)
2. dead male composer (I don't quality)
3. Latino composer (I don't qualify)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on October 17, 2015, 06:56:06 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 17, 2015, 05:57:24 AM
The new four Full Rehearsals have been set!  We are going to make it!

Yay Team!

Quote from: karlhenning on October 17, 2015, 06:39:56 AM
Just an example of my music not hitting the trendy buttons for the local new music groups:

1. female composer (I don't qualify)
2. dead male composer (I don't quality)
3. Latino composer (I don't qualify)

1. There are these new operations one hears about!   0:)

2. Faking one's death is easier today than ever before!   0:) 0:)

3. Two words: Carlo Henniño  0:) 0:) 0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on October 17, 2015, 07:07:44 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 17, 2015, 05:57:24 AM
The new four Full Rehearsals have been set!  We are going to make it!
Yay indeed!
Quote from: Cato on October 17, 2015, 06:56:06 AM
1. There are these new operations one hears about!   0:)

2. Faking one's death is easier today than ever before!   0:) 0:)

3. Two words: Carlo Henniño  0:) 0:) 0:)

What about faking the death of Carlita Henniña?  ;D

The Finnish singer-songwriter Salomon (Timo Antero Silvennoinen) faked his own drowning in the 70s. Unsurprisingly, despite the publicity, it wasn't such a good career move after all as his gigs were canceled...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on October 17, 2015, 07:13:00 AM
Quote from: Cato on October 17, 2015, 06:56:06 AM
3. Two words: Carlo Henniño  0:) 0:) 0:)


;D :D ;D

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on October 17, 2015, 07:21:27 AM
Quote from: North Star on October 17, 2015, 07:07:44 AM
Yay indeed!
What about faking the death of Carlita Henniña?  ;D


Three in one!  :D

The final choice is up to Karl: Eine Wahl ist eine Qual!
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 17, 2015, 07:33:25 AM
The reports of my evil Latino twin's death were greatly exaggerated.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 17, 2015, 07:34:09 AM
Quote from: North Star on October 17, 2015, 07:07:44 AM
Yay indeed!
What about faking the death of Carlita Henniña?  ;D

The Finnish singer-songwriter Salomon (Timo Antero Silvennoinen) faked his own drowning in the 70s. Unsurprisingly, despite the publicity, it wasn't such a good career move after all as his gigs were canceled...

The same gambit will not suit all games.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on October 17, 2015, 09:06:31 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 17, 2015, 07:33:25 AM
The reports of my evil Latino twin's death were greatly exaggerated.

There it is! Carlo Henniño lives!   8)

Soon we will be seeing new compositions for...

https://www.youtube.com/v/1-sWTPYExh0
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 18, 2015, 04:57:13 AM
Scheduled to talk through the Op.129 with Bobbie this evening.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 18, 2015, 09:49:58 AM
Made a start
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 18, 2015, 03:48:25 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 18, 2015, 04:57:13 AM
Scheduled to talk through the Op.129 with Bobbie this evening.

Very good talk-through.  First rehearsal with Bobbie Tuesday!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 19, 2015, 03:35:19 AM
The important thing was the new and improved dedicatio;  a couple of minor layout adjustments, as well.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on October 19, 2015, 05:03:43 AM
How do you go about planning and drafting your compositions?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 19, 2015, 08:19:01 AM
Quote from: ComposerOfAvantGarde on October 19, 2015, 05:03:43 AM
How do you go about planning and drafting your compositions?

Thanks for asking, both for your interest, Jessop, and because (well) I should think about it now and again.  I used to be more thorough about the planning (or, externally thorough) and lately my process has become more improvisatory—but I realize how un-helpful an answer that would be.

(I still need, for instance, to sit down and do some proper planning for the Shakespeare setting.  This opening—which I expect I should tweak a bit, and perhaps more than a bit—was basically an off-the-top-of-my-head effort.  The only thought I've given to the rest of the piece so far is, what I want to do for the ending . . . and of course, there's a big scene in between.)

When I began work on Cato's text for the piece which (almost miraculously) will still go on a week from tomorrow, getting to know the new text was the first thing.  I already knew the prose source for the text, so I started out familiar with the narrator, and the arc of the story.  I printed out the text double-spaced, and made rough verbal notes stanza by stanza, whether I wanted to start a new section here, or whether the same passage should continue but with a change in scoring/texture, or in pitch content/center.  Actually (I remember, as I type this) my first concern was dreadfully practical:  since I had two players doubling, I should at the outset decided just which instruments I want in each section, so that I could plan out how to give the doubling players time to switch gear (particularly the bass flute & piccolo player).  I also made notes about whether I wanted a given passage to be a sort of unmeasured recitativo accompagnato, or if in meter, what I wanted the tempo and general character of the music to be.

Most of those notes, though, were just general adjectives.  I had the first ten measures (which Luke called "a quiet fanfare," and while I hadn't put those words together myself, the phrase was perfectly apt) engraved back in June, and then I didn't work on the piece for two months . . . partly because I had the time (and capricious inclination) to work on some other pieces, partly because I was doubly unsure—unsure where I wanted to go musically (though I had my verbal notes), and even to a degree unsure the opening was quite right, quite what I wanted.  It seems strange for a composer not to know, that a passage is perfectly fine (which I think the subsequent full composition vindicates . . . and indeed, when I started rehearsing with the instruments, it just sounded so good . . . what was my dilemma? . . .)

I'm conscious of my answer meandering, and not being much of an answer.  Earlier on, my planning was more pencil-&-paper, mapping large blocks and deciding how long each part should be, whether two adjacent blocks should contrast sharply or more subtly, whether the contrasts should be a matter of meter, or tempo, of surface rhythm, of texture; whether I need to move to a different pitch area here, or if keeping to the same pitch area for a while longer might in fact be more dramatic; where I might reintroduce old material, to what extent it would need to be modified in order to make musical sense, or if a more-or-less-literal repetition would be rhetorically satisfying.  Now I find that it is still helpful to do some of my plotting on paper, for perspective;  but in general, some of that process I have internalized, and much of my work feels like a kind of improvisation.  Which is ironic, because as a clarinetist, I think I am rather an indifferent improviser.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 20, 2015, 03:54:15 AM
Re-post & refresh:

Variations on Wie lieblich est, S.10 (oboe & organ) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg841639.html#msg841639)

Time Was, Op.4 (pf solo)
№ 1: Prelude (Charlottesville) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906467.html#msg906467)
№ 2: Dance (Barefoot Amid Dandelions) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895701.html#msg895701)
№ 3: The Myth of Motion II:  Toccatina (on the Ekaterininsky Canal) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg896186.html#msg896186)


Pictures Only I Can See, Op.11 (pf solo)
№ 1: Spring in Her Step (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg894486.html#msg894486)
№ 2: The Bronze Girl's Spilt Milk (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg894735.html#msg894735)
№ 3: The Myth of Motion I:  Chorale (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895484.html#msg895484)
№ 4: The Sleep-Pavane at the Foot of Frozen Niagara (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg894748.html#msg894748)
№ 5: Petersburg Nocturne (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg893941.html#msg893941)
|| MIDI on YT (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?action_edit=1&list=PLFZD0TBMaPuUXCFckvjggD2-jTTbZ2Eh6)

Little Towns, Low Countries, Op.18 (pf solo)
№ 1: Invention (Mt Hope Avenue, Rochester) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg896759.html#msg896759)
№ 2: Aubade (Lake Canandaigua) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg897041.html#msg897041)
№ 3: Gigue (Glasgow Street, Cornhill) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg897079.html#msg897079)


Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, Op.16 (cl/vn/pf) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg821903.html#msg821903)

Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, Op.16a (cl/pf/prc) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg821934.html#msg821934)

To Melt From a Distance, Op.21 (pf solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895630.html#msg895630)

Gaze Transfixt, Op.23 (pf solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=92.0;attach=42786)

Lutosławski's Lullaby, Op.25 (pf solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg899237.html#msg899237)

Fancy on Psalm 80 from the Scottish Psalter, Op.34 № 3, performed by Carson Cooman, on YouTube. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772705.html#msg772705)

O Beauteous Heavenly Light, Op.34 № 2, performed by Carson Cooman, on YouTube. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772705.html#msg866185)

Journey to the Dayspring, Op.40 on YouTube (http://youtu.be/WaVDqIp5Rt4?t=25m33s)

'Tis Winter Now (Danby), Op.45a (mezzo-soprano, flute & organ) at Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Danby-Tis-Winter-Now-Mezzo-soprano/dp/1631620223/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1419784836&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=karl+henning+danby)

Initiation of Barefoot on the Crowded Road, the former Op.41 (now the Discreet Erasures, Op.99, below) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg870547.html#msg870547)

Danse antique, Op.44 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg892900.html#msg892900)

The original Born on Earth to Save Us, Op.52 for Bill Goodwin. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg914182.html#msg914182)

Born on Earth to Save Us, Op.52a for HTUMC. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg914906.html#msg914906)

Joseph and Mary, Op.53a for HTUMC. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg914335.html#msg914335)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part I (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg875355.html#msg875355)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part II (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg875358.html#msg875358)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part I ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754765.html#msg754765)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part II ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754766.html#msg754766)

I Look From Afar, Op.60 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg805683.html#msg805683)

Blue Shamrock, Op.63 for clarinet unaccompanied, at Amazon. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770448.html#msg770448)

Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani 1st half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg804573.html#msg804573) | 2nd half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg804574.html#msg804574)

Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani ::  Choral Score 1st half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg833844.html#msg833844) | 2nd half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg833845.html#msg833845)

Timbrel and Dance, Op.73 [ St Paul's choir plus ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg628919.html#msg628919)

Scene 1 from White Nights, Op.75 № 2 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg810318.html#msg810318)

Scene 2 from White Nights, Op.75 № 3 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg802028.html#msg802028)

Scene 3a from White Nights, Op.75 № 4 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg801802.html#msg801802)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg813961.html#msg813961)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6, arr. for saxophone choir (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765047.html#msg765047)

Scene 4 from White Nights, Op.75 № 7 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg814083.html#msg814083)

Scene 5 from White Nights, Op.75 № 8 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815364.html#msg815364)

Before-&-after, Finale-VS.-Sibelius exhibits from the Op.75 № 8| A (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815367.html#msg815367%20%5B/url) | B (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815368.html#msg815368%20%5B/url) | C (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815369.html#msg815369%20%5B/url) | D (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815370.html#msg815370%20%5B/url)

Scene 7 from White Nights, Op.75 № 10 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg816086.html#msg816086)

Canzona (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg827075.html#msg827075), Op.77a № 1 (org solo)

Gigue (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg827138.html#msg827138), Op.77a № 2 (org solo)

26 February De profundis, Op.78 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg396045.html#msg396045) [ Jaya Lakshminarayan & friends ]

Mirage, Op.79a (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg845632.html#msg845632) (alto fl, cl, pf)

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, Op.80 carol for choir, brass quintet, organ & timpani (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg805187.html#msg805187)

Moonrise, Op.84 for brass quintet. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767632.html#msg767632) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

Moonrise, Op.84a for flute choir in six parts. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg761602.html#msg761602) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

15 March Passion rehearsal A (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/dress-rehearsal.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal B (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/shut-up-n-let-music-do-talkin-some-more.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal C (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/corrivideum.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

Conclusion of the 19 Mar 2010 performance by Sine Nomine of the St John Passion, Op.92:

http://www.youtube.com/v/8netMuAHFkI

12 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/revisiting-moon.html) [ k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble (Bloom/Henning/Cienniwa) ]

18 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/later-at-kings.html) [ Bloom/Henning ]

23 May pre-concert rehearsal (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/05/rehearsal-day-of.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

22 June recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/ande-then-there-was-library.html) [ N. Chamberlain/B. Chamberlain/Henning ]

Love is the spirit of this church (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg694587.html#msg694587), Op.85 № 3

Nicodemus brings myrrh and aloes for the burial of the Christ (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg739688.html#msg739688), Op.85 № 4 for cello & piano | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/nicodemus-brings-myrrh-aloes)

For God so loved the world, after Op.87 № 9 {Would you like the Doxology with that?} Yes (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784410.html#msg784410) | No (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784446.html#msg784446) | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/for-god-so-loved-the-world)

The Passion According to St John (http://www.mediafire.com/?wdpk77t7m042s7o), Op.92 (on MediaFire, courtesy of Johan)

Lutosawski’s Lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648397.html#msg648397), Op.96a № 1 (string quartet)

Marginalia (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg647890.html#msg647890), Op.96a № 2 (string quartet)

Après-lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649237.html#msg649237), Op.96a № 3 (string quartet)

Score of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444980.html#msg444980)

MIDI of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg436576.html#msg436576)

Score of Suspension Bridge (In Dave's Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444979.html#msg444979)

MIDI of Suspension Bridge (In Dave's Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444978.html#msg444978)

Score of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg445883.html#msg445883)

MIDI of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg446478.html#msg446478)

Cato's analysis of the Viola Sonata (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg785714.html#msg785714)

Johan's MediaFire folder, including the whole of Dana's première performance of the Viola Sonata (http://www.mediafire.com/?nnp5543z74szn)

Discreet Erasures (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg872593.html#msg872593), Op.99 for orchestra

Angular Whimsies, Op.100a (bass clarinet, percussion [two players] & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767841.html#msg767841)

Whimsy brevis, Op.100b (bass flute & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg769046.html#msg769046)

http://www.youtube.com/v/OAp3w15ISl4

How to Tell (Chasing the Tail of Nothing), Op.103 (alto flute, clarinet & frame drum); 7 June 2014 performance (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-how-to-tell-chasing-the-tail-of-nothing-op-103-7-june-14)

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648257.html#msg648257), Op.104 № 4

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649947.html#msg649947), Op.104 № 5

Kyrie (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg644073.html#msg644073), Op.106 № 1

Gloria (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg870150.html#msg870150), Op.106 № 2 :: work-in-progress, March 2015

Credo (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg869962.html#msg869962), Op.106 № 3

Sanctus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772439.html#msg869778), Op.106 № 4

(The Sanctus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg871446.html#msg871446), arranged for tuba quartet)

Agnus Dei (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg773090.html#msg773090), Op.106 № 5 || Première by Triad (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895337.html#msg895337)

Brothers, If They Only Knew It (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780342.html#msg780342), saxophone quartet (after Op.106 № 5)

In the Artist's Studio (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg879937.html#msg880118), Op.107, for 17 winds & harp

Organ Sonata, Op.108
Mvt 1: Eritis sicut Deus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg706128.html#msg706128)
Mvt 2: . . . scientes bonum . . . (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg709377.html#msg709377)
Mvt 3: . . . et malum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg714290.html#msg714290)


Thoreau in Concord Jail (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708916.html#msg708916), Op.109 for clarinet solo

http://www.youtube.com/v/OnLYQ748aEg

Airy Distillates (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648674.html#msg648674), Op.110 for flute solo

Annabel Lee (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg704486.html#msg704486), Op.111 for vocal quartet

http://www.youtube.com/v/tN3aMOrzEb8

Misapprehension (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708245.html#msg708245), Op.112 for clarinet choir

Misapprehension (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg920903.html#msg920903), Op.112a for strings

The Mystic Trumpeter (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg831867.html#msg831867), Op.113 № 1 for soprano & clarinet

Après-mystère (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737681.html#msg737681), Op.113 № 2 for flute & clarinet And MIDI (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737682.html#msg737682)

http://www.youtube.com/v/7RhH161HhlA

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg756625.html#msg756625), Op.114 № 1 for clarinet & marimba

(very nearly) what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg812042.html#msg812042), Op.114 № 5 for bass clarinet & marimba

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777532.html#msg777532), Op.114a for clarinet, mandocello & double bass

My Island Home (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg766258.html#msg766258), Op.115 for percussion ensemble

http://www.youtube.com/v/hlh61D6COvU

Plotting (y is the new x) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765893.html#msg765893), Op.116 for violin & harpsichord

http://www.youtube.com/v/2vKGfppo0o8

Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg768713.html#msg768713), Op.117 (fl, cl in A, gtr & cb) [ and at Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-jazz-for) ]

When the morning stars sang together, and the sons of God shouted for joy (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770046.html#msg770046), Op.118 № 1 (shakuhachi, drum & handbell choir)

http://www.youtube.com/v/79tPHWpH3UI

Divinum mysterium (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg775091.html#msg775091), Op.118 № 2 (choir unison & handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/MPr7NhE2-Bs

Easter Stikheron (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784746.html#msg784746), Op.118 № 3 (choir SATB & handbells)

Welcome, Happy Morning!, Op.118 № 4 (handbells)

My Lord, What a Morning (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg787524.html#msg787524), Op.118 № 5 (choir & handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/AJzV-RxXiIk

Hymtunes Moscow & Te Deum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg799287.html#msg799287), Op.118 № 6 (handbells)

Musette (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg799287.html#msg799287), Op.118 № 7 (handbells)

Psalm 130 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780713.html#msg780713), Op.118 № 8 [ I think ] (clarinet & bass voice) [work-in-progress]

The Crystalline Ship (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777531.html#msg777531), Op.119 № 1 (mezzo-soprano & baritone saxophone)

I Saw People Walking Around Like Trees (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg782776.html#msg782776), Op.120 (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum)

http://www.youtube.com/v/E0_-CTvtSS8

... illa existimans quia hortulanus esset .... (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg822022.html#msg822022), Op.121 (vc/pf)

Le tombeau de W.A.G. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg792109.html#msg792109), Op.122a (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum) Audio (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-le-tombeau-de-wag-op122a)

A Song of Remembrance, Op.123 (mixed chorus SAB & pf)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg828719)

http://www.youtube.com/v/kYWAm11MX4s

The Mysterious Fruit, Op.124 (mezzo-soprano & marimba)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg866146)

The Mysterious Fruit, Op.124a (mezzo-soprano & pf)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg869135)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 (2 vn/va)
№ 1 "Children's Song" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg823454.html#msg823454)
№ 2 "Autumn Leaves (Wind Effect)" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg844320.html#msg844320)
№ 3 "Scampering Squirrels" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg846592.html#msg846592)
№ 4 "Pond at Twilight" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847113.html#msg847113)
№ 5 "The Gnomes (Paul's Garden)" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg847919)
№ 6 "Cheerful Song on the Wing" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg867035)
№ 7 "The Avocado in Winter" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg867133)


In the shadow of the kindly Star (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg844302.html#msg844302), Op.126 № 1 (violin solo and handbell choir)

I Want Jesus to Walk With Me (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg838756.html#msg838756), Op.126 № 2 (choir SATB unaccompanied)

Variations on a Basque Carol (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg856400.html#msg856400), Op.126 № 3 (clarinet unaccompanied)

Beach Balls (Red) , Op.125 № 5 (org solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg896271.html#msg896271)

Pat-A-Pan (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg920914.html#msg920914msg844302), Op.126 № 6 (handbell choir)

Little Suite, Op.127 (vc & pf)
№ 1 "Summer Song" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851437.html#msg851437)
№ 2 "Valentine" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851437.html#msg867353)
№ 3 "Sparrows Hopping on the Wet Sidewalk" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906166.html#msg906166) || MIDI on YT (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mbeg-pyJfvI&list=PLFZD0TBMaPuXbxstv6cQeRGw1tTS1mZBM)

Notebook for Elaina & Anna, Op.128 № 1 "Out for a Walk" (fl/a sx) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851363.html#msg851363)

From the Pit of a Cave in the Cloud, Op.129, soprano & chamber group  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg926965.html#msg926965)

Piece for double wind quintet, Op.130 {work-in-progress} (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg902814.html#msg902814)

Visions fugitives de nouveau, Op.131 (pf solo)
№ 1: One Leaf (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg904373.html#msg904373)
№ 2: Versuch eines Milonga (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905203.html#msg905203)
№ 3: Beneath the Clear Sky (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905823.html#msg905823)
№ 4: That Tickles! (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905868.html#msg905868)
№ 5: Stephen Goes to California (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905880.html#msg905880)
№ 6: Kay's Blue Crabs (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905898.html#msg905898)
№ 7: Questionable Insistence (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905904.html#msg905904)
№ 8: Morning Prayer (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906036.html#msg906036)
№ 9: Bunny Keeping Still (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906077.html#msg906077)
№ 10: Gamboling Squirrels (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906078.html#msg906078)
№ 11: The Street Musician (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906783.html#msg906783)
№ 12: The Shade of an Oak (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906789.html#msg906789)
№ 13: "Could you change one more thing?" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907005.html#msg907005)
№ 14: Waiting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907009.html#msg907009)
№ 15: Bicycling in Boston Common (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907002.html#msg907002)
№ 16: Mist on the Harbor (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907205.html#msg907205)
№ 17: Peter Moves to Montréal (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907206.html#msg907206)
№ 18: Seeing a Long-Since-Cancelled Stamp (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907207.html#msg907207)
№ 19: ... but his mind is elsewhere (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907528.html#msg907528)
№ 20: Starless Summer Night (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907530.html#msg907530) || MIDI on YT (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxjZWHrSBk0&list=PLFZD0TBMaPuXnfPJDhCKfIhkI_1eLROX9)

Neither do I condemn thee, Op.132 for flute duet  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg916020.html#msg916020)

A whimsical Canon:

http://www.youtube.com/v/B6xeqrcavUQ

Saltmarsh Stomp, Op.134 for clarinet choir in 15 parts (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg924808.html#msg924808)

http://www.youtube.com/v/7DCc2sD2KAk

Ear Buds (The dream of a young man in the woods, listening), Op.135 for young symphonic band  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg922013.html#msg922013)

Darkest Doings, Op.136 {work-in-progress} (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg926870.html#msg926870)

http://www.youtube.com/v/ZSMo90L5xJA

8 Oct 2013 recital at King's Chapel (http://instantencore.com/music/details.aspx?PId=5106840)

Henningmusick at ReverbNation (http://www.reverbnation.com/karlhenning).

Henningmusick at Instant Encore (http://instantencore.com/contributor/contributor.aspx?CId=5142566).

About an hour's worth of Henningmusick, too, at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1)

The 9th Ear at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/9th-ear).


And: Maria appears on the evening news in DC (http://www.wjla.com/articles/2014/04/cold-weather-approaches-cherry-blossoms-pass-peak-102154.html).

Maria's harpsichord (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg922817.html#msg922817)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 20, 2015, 03:57:45 AM
Nancy Ditmer, band director at the College of Wooster, who assumed duty upon the retirement of the well-loved Dr Stuart Ling (so I was not certain whether she might remember me) wrote back very nicely.  She is busy with a conference, and then admin stuff, for a couple of weeks, but promised to have a look at Ear Buds.  You never know!  (Jack responded very warmly to Ear Buds, a couple of weeks ago.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on October 20, 2015, 05:02:36 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 19, 2015, 08:19:01 AM
Thanks for asking, both for your interest, Jessop, and because (well) I should think about it now and again.  I used to be more thorough about the planning (or, externally thorough) and lately my process has become more improvisatory—but I realize how un-helpful an answer that would be.

(I still need, for instance, to sit down and do some proper planning for the Shakespeare setting.  This opening—which I expect I should tweak a bit, and perhaps more than a bit—was basically an off-the-top-of-my-head effort.  The only thought I've given to the rest of the piece so far is, what I want to do for the ending . . . and of course, there's a big scene in between.)

When I began work on Cato's text for the piece which (almost miraculously) will still go on a week from tomorrow, getting to know the new text was the first thing.  I already knew the prose source for the text, so I started out familiar with the narrator, and the arc of the story.  I printed out the text double-spaced, and made rough verbal notes stanza by stanza, whether I wanted to start a new section here, or whether the same passage should continue but with a change in scoring/texture, or in pitch content/center.  Actually (I remember, as I type this) my first concern was dreadfully practical:  since I had two players doubling, I should at the outset decided just which instruments I want in each section, so that I could plan out how to give the doubling players time to switch gear (particularly the bass flute & piccolo player).  I also made notes about whether I wanted a given passage to be a sort of unmeasured recitativo accompagnato, or if in meter, what I wanted the tempo and general character of the music to be.

Most of those notes, though, were just general adjectives.  I had the first ten measures (which Luke called "a quiet fanfare," and while I hadn't put those words together myself, the phrase was perfectly apt) engraved back in June, and then I didn't work on the piece for two months . . . partly because I had the time (and capricious inclination) to work on some other pieces, partly because I was doubly unsure—unsure where I wanted to go musically (though I had my verbal notes), and even to a degree unsure the opening was quite right, quite what I wanted.  It seems strange for a composer not to know, that a passage is perfectly fine (which I think the subsequent full composition vindicates . . . and indeed, when I started rehearsing with the instruments, it just sounded so good . . . what was my dilemma? . . .)

I'm conscious of my answer meandering, and not being much of an answer.  Earlier on, my planning was more pencil-&-paper, mapping large blocks and deciding how long each part should be, whether two adjacent blocks should contrast sharply or more subtly, whether the contrasts should be a matter of meter, or tempo, of surface rhythm, of texture; whether I need to move to a different pitch area here, or if keeping to the same pitch area for a while longer might in fact be more dramatic; where I might reintroduce old material, to what extent it would need to be modified in order to make musical sense, or if a more-or-less-literal repetition would be rhetorically satisfying.  Now I find that it is still helpful to do some of my plotting on paper, for perspective;  but in general, some of that process I have internalized, and much of my work feels like a kind of improvisation.  Which is ironic, because as a clarinetist, I think I am rather an indifferent improviser.

Really interesting to read! Your improvisatory approach reminds me almost of when (I think it was him) John Cage was asked what method was used to compose a certain piece of music, but he replied 'the seashell method' likening his process of musical thoughts and ideas to walking along a beach and finding seashells that look nice and picking them up.

I might be mixing up this story with something else, don't trust my memory!

At the moment, for me, I find it difficult to compose without at least having thought out how long each section within the work will be, how many bars spent on each idea etc. Getting a sense of pace in the introduction and development of melodies and motifs in a work has been the hardest part for me of writing any piece of music....I'm afraid that an improvisatory/purely instinctive approach is rather impossible at this time.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 20, 2015, 05:15:14 AM
Go with what works for you now!  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 20, 2015, 08:53:08 AM
Printed out a fresh score of the Op.129 to conduct from tonight and henceforth. And so, I transferred my notations from my previous working score . . . and added fresh markings reflecting my talk-through with Bobbie Sunday night.  Tonight is the "full rehearsal minus one":  it proved impossible to find four times absolutely everyone can rehearse together . . . and so tonight is the only rehearsal of the Final Four with an absentee (missing Dan on recorders).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 20, 2015, 09:27:23 AM
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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 21, 2015, 03:05:45 PM
So, after yesterday's rehearsal of the Op.129, flutist Carol Epple, the liaison with Kammerwerke, wanted to ask me about a couple of rhythms in the first section of The Young Lady Holding a Phone in Her Teeth.  Although there is perhaps the odd chance that, if it had not been the shag end of a full day when I was still recovering from a cold, my musical mind might have been alert enough to demonstrate correctly the rhythms she asked me about, I immediately agreed to the more essential point, that there had to be a player-friendlier way to notate those measures.

The first example (of only two) which Carol asked about was, e.g., flute 2 in m. 5.  I could plead the excuse that my brain (and not my brain alone) needed rest, but even the simple, unobjectionable question Where does beat 2 fall? defeated me.

Before:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 21, 2015, 03:12:28 PM
Now, the facts are these:

1. Carol has read through the whole score (as of 21 June) and listened to the mp3, and she is entirely for the piece, and is staunch to advocate on my behalf, and press for a commission.

2. Most of the piece is in quite plain (or plain-ish) rhythmic configurations;  there are just a few of these brain-teasers (though they are distributed through the group, so that more than one brain is being teased).  Probably, I kept them few, and similar one to another, to keep down the rhythmic complexity.

Hence, I felt there was no point in having these few brain-teasers be any possible sticking point;  and my own brain was mercilessly teased last night.  (Served me right, we might say.)  So I took it as in fact an enjoyable composerly exercise, to find an alternative, player-friendlier means of evoking the rhythm.

So here's after:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 21, 2015, 03:17:14 PM
Mind you, the tempo is 92 half-notes per minute, so the differences between these two are minimal, audibly, but there is a substantial difference in the stress level for the player.

Stimulated by the exercise, I've gone ahead and composed the next minute of the piece.  I started writing it, because it felt like what I wanted.

And then, I thought, I stopped writing the previous section four months ago;  does what I'm writing tonight even have anything to do with what comes before?  But in fact, it sounds peculiarly and satisfyingly organic.  It works.  I'm not sure how I got it to work so well, and maybe I don't deserve that it should work so well.  But, I am sure it works.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on October 21, 2015, 03:30:52 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 21, 2015, 03:17:14 PM
Mind you, the tempo is 92 half-notes per minute, so the differences between these two are minimal, audibly, but there is a substantial difference in the stress level for the player.

Stimulated by the exercise, I've gone ahead and composed the next minute of the piece.  I started writing it, because it felt like what I wanted.

And then, I thought, I stopped writing the previous section four months ago;  does what I'm writing tonight even have anything to do with what comes before?  But in fact, it sounds peculiarly and satisfyingly organic.  It works.  I'm not sure how I got it to work so well, and maybe I don't deserve that it should work so well.  But, I am sure it works.

The miracle of the unconscious mind!

Perhaps Saint Cecilia is involved?!  0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 21, 2015, 04:01:10 PM
She and I may possibly have a subtle thing going on  8)

The updated MIDI:

http://www.youtube.com/v/6qCqm82knpg
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on October 21, 2015, 04:37:18 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 21, 2015, 03:12:28 PM
Now, the facts are these:

1. Carol has read through the whole score (as of 21 June) and listened to the mp3, and she is entirely for the piece, and is staunch to advocate on my behalf, and press for a commission.

2. Most of the piece is in quite plain (or plain-ish) rhythmic configurations;  there are just a few of these brain-teasers (though they are distributed through the group, so that more than one brain is being teased).  Probably, I kept them few, and similar one to another, to keep down the rhythmic complexity.

Hence, I felt there was no point in having these few brain-teasers be any possible sticking point;  and my own brain was mercilessly teased last night.  (Served me right, we might say.)  So I took it as in fact an enjoyable composerly exercise, to find an alternative, player-friendlier means of evoking the rhythm.

So here's after:
Yes, much nicer to read; it doesn't call for an engineer's calculator! ;D
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 21, 2015, 05:02:53 PM
8)
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 21, 2015, 05:15:21 PM
Never let it be said that I do not entertain a musically reasonable request!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on October 21, 2015, 05:25:26 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 21, 2015, 04:01:10 PM
She and I may possibly have a subtle thing going on  8)

The updated MIDI:

http://www.youtube.com/v/6qCqm82knpg

Something went wrong!  I get a message saying that the "video is private."   :o
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 21, 2015, 05:47:19 PM
Sorry!  I switched it to Unlisted, which is what I meant.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on October 21, 2015, 07:41:14 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 21, 2015, 05:47:19 PM
Sorry!  I switched it to Unlisted, which is what I meant.
Does Marie know about this?! :o :laugh:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on October 22, 2015, 03:08:34 AM
Quote from: jochanaan on October 21, 2015, 07:41:14 PM
Does Maria know about this?! :o :laugh:

Always a bad sign when your wife suddenly has an unlisted number!   ??? :laugh:

Or when you come home from work and the house is empty and a For Sale sign is in the front yard!   :D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Luke on October 22, 2015, 03:37:23 AM
Just dropping in, as excitement mounts....

Karl, there's this option too.It leaves the durations of your original unchanged.... and it shows where beat 2 comes! OTOH it loses the sense of dotted rhythm between C# and D, so it might not be worth it.

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: 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...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 22, 2015, 04:39:49 AM
Thanks, Luke!  Those are certainly nearer — or indeed, they preserve — the original rhythm.  I felt that the circumstances warranted sacrificing the septuplet.  Here is what Peter (not a member of Kammerwerke, but Carol is his student) wrote when I sent him the modified/expanded score:

QuoteFor a guy who's not feeling entirely healthy you certainly are productive and clear-headed!  I think that Carol was wise to express her concern.  With her musicianship and experience, she could comfortably navigate the complex rhythms.  But when it comes to her conservative colleagues in KW (whose comfort zones and tastes slumber, dogmatically, in the land of Vaughan Williams) she wants to be sure that she can sell your piece as user-friendly.  And, by the way,  she's thrilled to be part of this current H en n in g E n s e m b l e project [i.e., the Op.129].
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on October 22, 2015, 04:46:11 AM
LUKE is here!

We await words of skepsis at Luke's outpost!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 22, 2015, 05:36:38 AM
Quote from: Cato on October 22, 2015, 04:46:11 AM
LUKE is here!

We await words of skepsis at Luke's outpost!

We Want Luke! :)

Quote from: ComposerOfAvantGarde on October 19, 2015, 05:03:43 AM
How do you go about planning and drafting your compositions?

Quote from: karlhenning on October 21, 2015, 04:01:10 PM
She and I may possibly have a subtle thing going on  8)

The updated MIDI:

http://www.youtube.com/v/6qCqm82knpg

Jessop, here I certainly need to "tape out" the rest of the piece, get a sense of where to go, and how I want to get there.  Even while I trust my semi-improvisatory method, occasional governance by some cool deliberation is generally a benefit, too . . . one "mistake" I just nearly made (not anything which actually requires "correction" in this passage, but . . . let's call it an oversight which set in, since four months had elapsed) . . .

I intentionally let the oboes "sit out" during the sort-of-sarabande which is the most substantial block in the piece so far.  When I started composing the new material yesterday, I got cooking with no regard for the oboes (I began with the clarinets at the present m.137) — which is no flaw which I cannot make good through the course of the completed piece, but if I have too little for the oboes to do when the group get together on the 30th to read this beginning of the piece, they might think I have a quarrel with them.  I think I "mended" that, both with bringing the oboes in for a sort of answer in m.149, and with a bit of subsequently added joinery, the present mm.134-136.

Anyway, mulling all that has tickled my braincells, and I now remember various sections of material which I was contemplating back in June . . . and it is time for me to draw up a bit of a schema for the rest of the piece . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on October 22, 2015, 06:31:24 AM
QuoteThis geographically diverse program features Czech pianist-composer Giorgio Koukl's fantasy for flute solo after a Norse spirit;  a piece which Nashville, Tennessee composer David Leone wrote especially for us, playing against/with exquisite pre-recorded electronic percussion;  and the "biggest band" edition of the k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble to date, accompanying an intense monodrama for virtuoso lyric soprano on a text by Columbus, Ohio author Leo Schulte.

Tuesday, 27 October 2015
12:15pm
King's Chapel
Tremont and School Streets

Giorgio Koukl: Fylgjur, 1981 (flute unaccompanied)
David Leone: flute | clarinet in a + fixed media [2014 : 4] "... cathedral ...", 2014 — première
Karl Henning: From the Pit of a Cave in the Cloud, Op.129 (text by Leo Schulte), 2015 — première

The k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble

Barbara Hill Meyers, soprano
Carol Epple, flute
Pamela Marshall, horn
Dan Meyers, divers recorders
Peter H. Bloom, divers flutes
Karl Henning, clarinet

As it turned out, the monodrama - like the heroine's adversaries in the desert - is more intense than I thought!  0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 22, 2015, 06:50:48 AM
Quote from: Cato on October 22, 2015, 06:31:24 AM
As it turned out, the monodrama - like the heroine's adversaries in the desert - is more intense than I thought!  0:)
Searching through the email for something else, I chanced upon this, which I sent you in May:

The finished poem is excellent, perfect unto our purpose in both tone &amp; scale, thank you!

I stand by that. 8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 22, 2015, 08:01:15 AM
Well, I've done some scribbling, both a sort of general road map to the conclusion of the Op.130, and the oboe duet by which I make good by those players.

Maybe it's all arbitrary to some degree!  But, I do find it helpful.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 22, 2015, 08:35:25 AM
Will probably continue work this afternoon.  You know (and Carol may convince the m.d. of Kammerwerke to commission the piece, still) I may just possibly go ahead and finish the piece, regardless of what KW choose.  (I mean, I was planning to, but I may finish it now while this is at the forefront of my musical attention. Makes something like sense, right?  8) )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 22, 2015, 01:46:01 PM
May tweak things a bit, but . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 23, 2015, 05:18:10 AM
Some modification, the most "significant" addition being some clarinet intrusions between [K] and [L].
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 23, 2015, 07:17:47 AM
Today's observations on this rum pursuit we call Music . . . so (as suggested (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg927694.html#msg927694)) I sat down and "taped out" a bit, thought about what sections I want yet to write, some of which may be revisitation of earlier material, some of it simply a matter of I want to use these instruments in the fore.  The result was a list of nine Items . . . I then considered about how long each section might be, and then what the order of appearance might be.  In writing any of the individual items, I may or may not have a specific musical notion attached to it.

On one hand, I have this half page of text, and I look at it and wonder, Is this all just arbitrary?  I don't even necessarily know what will go on musically (I may, as happens shortly, feel that I want to alter the plan, on the wing).  And yet, somewhere in my musical mind, there is a response, and music emerges.

The first of the nine reads: oboe duo (w/ hns) --> [ J ];  for this, I wrote out two measures (well, in the wrong meter, so in effect four measures) of the oboes, and pretty much spun the rest at whim.

The second:   ob/cl/bn arioso --> [ K ];  for this, I drew up six measures which, subsequently modified, became mm. 209-217 of the oboe 1 line.  Also, it really becomes ob/hn/bn arioso, with clarinet impertinence, to start.

The third (not as I wrote them down, but in the order I decided they should play out):  hn solo.  But we've just had a bunch of solo-ish stuff, including the horn as one of the soloists.  So I felt that, in fact, I wanted a fanfare for the two horns --> [ M ].
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 23, 2015, 07:54:26 AM
Well, this is quite exciting: I've found a sketch for The Young Lady, material related thereto but as yet unused.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 23, 2015, 10:36:51 AM
At first, I rather "over-engineered" [ N ] (which is a variation-upon-[ C ] plus) — that passage began as a full tutti, but here was a case where it seems to me that less is more, and I've dropped the flutes and oboes, until at [ O ] we reach a literal transposition of [ C ].
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 23, 2015, 01:30:47 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 23, 2015, 10:36:51 AM
At first, I rather "over-engineered" [ N ] (which is a variation-upon-[ C ] plus) — that passage began as a full tutti, but here was a case where it seems to me that less is more, and I've dropped the flutes and oboes, until at [ O ] we reach a literal transposition of [ C ].

(What was dropped between  [ N ] & [ O ] was basically octave doublings.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 23, 2015, 03:46:34 PM
Okay, I think the chorale is just as I should wish it.  (This almost looks like an ending, but I do not think it is the ending.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 24, 2015, 04:03:00 AM
I think I like that I seem to have written a 'false ending';  I'm planning to have a current mp3 of the Op.130 ready shortly.


. . . And at 10 we have a rehearsal of the Op.129!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 24, 2015, 04:52:26 AM
Changes to only the last two pages (I decided I wanted some overlaps between some of the phrases of the chorale).

And the updated MIDI:

http://www.youtube.com/v/Bu3ma12BESg
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 24, 2015, 09:39:38 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 24, 2015, 04:03:00 AM
. . . And at 10 we have a rehearsal of the Op.129!

. . . which went very well.  The piece is coming along splendidly.  I ran my MicroTrack, mostly to confirm that it is operating normally . . . there may be a patch of sound I may be able to share.

But first:  a nap!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on October 24, 2015, 02:10:48 PM
Oh dear, your computer does injustice to your music! It really needs to be heard with actual instruments. But I can hear awesomeness in it.....it sounds American—but good American mind you.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 24, 2015, 03:04:13 PM
Thanks, Jessop! Aye, the MIDI is only a shadow of what ought musically to be ;)  The group who are considering commissioning the piece will read the first six minutes (the state of the piece this past Wednesday) at their rehearsal a week from yesterday.  Carol, who is playing in this coming Tuesday concert, is one of the group's flutists, and she will advocate strongly on its behalf.  We shall see!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on October 24, 2015, 03:09:22 PM
Sounds exciting! I love the piece, but I think it needs a bit of guitar.....:p ;D

I had a listen to some of your things on Soundcloud and I believe you've written for guitar before? Any solo works?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 24, 2015, 03:15:53 PM
None, though it is probably time  :)  The nearest I've yet come, was the thought of adapting some short harp pieces for guitar.  Which is to say, not very near  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on October 24, 2015, 03:28:37 PM
Can you write me a 2 minute piece for free? ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 24, 2015, 03:50:07 PM
Quote from: ComposerOfAvantGarde on October 24, 2015, 03:28:37 PM
Can you write me a 2 minute piece for free? ;D
At your service :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on October 24, 2015, 05:14:11 PM
As payment, expect to see a Clarinet Caprice for Karl wandering around in your messages inbox!
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 24, 2015, 05:41:45 PM
Fair trade ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning 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 . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on 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!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 26, 2015, 05:28:18 PM
Penultimate rehearsal this evening; we'll run it in the space before the concert.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on 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!!!!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning 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 (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/flute-clarinet-in-a-fixed-media-20144-cathedral-excerpt)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on 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!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on 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 (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/flute-clarinet-in-a-fixed-media-20144-cathedral-excerpt)

Great! Thanks for sharing.
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 27, 2015, 09:40:38 AM
View from the Green Room

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/27/702c6471ecfafd7baa68c8c68b8ebca9.jpg)
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on 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.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on October 27, 2015, 11:28:45 AM
Excellent!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on 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 . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 27, 2015, 05:11:50 PM
Cato!  Message coming, presently!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 28, 2015, 01:02:14 AM
Okay . . .

http://www.youtube.com/v/H1GX6gAmom8
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 28, 2015, 02:44:22 AM
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.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on 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 . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 28, 2015, 05:19:45 AM
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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 28, 2015, 05:21:19 AM
Future Henningmusick dates at King's Chapel:  21 June and 18 October 2016.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on 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.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on 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!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on October 28, 2015, 07:46:26 AM
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!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 28, 2015, 08:00:00 AM
It won't surprise you that that ending perfect fifth was a tuning challenge!  But as you hear, my friends mastered it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 29, 2015, 05:27:24 AM
Quote from: Cato on October 28, 2015, 07:46:26 AM
I have listened to it twice with the score: it is a most excellent musical adventure!   Quickly: as I knew, the Flutterzunge 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!

I need to update the score to reflect two minor alterations:

p. 6, mm. 48 & 49:  since this actually does fall back into 3/8, I'm going to mark it in tempo, and "correct" the bass flute notation so that it matches both the meter and the tenor recorder . . . that was an unnecessary bit of confusion for the bass flute when we rehearsed it, at first.

p. 26, mm. 255 & 256:  this was a suggestion from Bobbie's voice coach when she brought the piece in to her lesson.  At first Bobbie sang it (as marked) in strict time, and her coach (thinking of the text) asked, "Wait . . . did the maiden just kill him?  Why rush that musical moment?"  So (and especially since the accompaniment is a sustained chord) we leave those two measures at the will of the singer, and start the Tempo giusto at m.257.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 29, 2015, 06:01:17 AM
This is the score of the cl/hn duos as originally composed, but my better-experienced eye does see various snares I managed to lay unto the hornist's feet, and that is particularly unfair considering that the idea was to write for young players.  So this occasion of reading them together with Pam prompts me to consider some modifications (or ossia passages?)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on October 29, 2015, 06:15:18 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 29, 2015, 05:27:24 AM
I need to update the score to reflect two minor alterations:

p. 6, mm. 48 & 49:  since this actually does fall back into 3/8, I'm going to mark it in tempo, and "correct" the bass flute notation so that it matches both the meter and the tenor recorder . . . that was an unnecessary bit of confusion for the bass flute when we rehearsed it, at first.

p. 26, mm. 255 & 256:  this was a suggestion from Bobbie's voice coach when she brought the piece in to her lesson.  At first Bobbie sang it (as marked) in strict time, and her coach (thinking of the text) asked, "Wait . . . did the maiden just kill him?  Why rush that musical moment?"  So (and especially since the accompaniment is a sustained chord) we leave those two measures at the will of the singer, and start the Tempo giusto at m.257.

I slow things down while listening mentally, and therefore I always have a "Celibidachean" impression of a score that I read through before hearing it for the first time.  It also struck me that a longer pause or slower tempo  (keeping in mind the limits of the lungs of the players: in my head wind instruments can easily become full of infinite wind!   :laugh:  ) might be considered.

And I note my mistyping: Flatterzunge!   $:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 29, 2015, 06:28:12 AM
There will be two 9th Ear concerts in March, or one 9th Ear concert, and one-quarter of a second concert which will have a 9th Ear component.  So firstly, thinking of going back into the Pit for 19 March.  Secondly, I am starting to think of a quartet for clarinet, two guitars and double-bass, Things Like Bliss (title courtesy of Mandryka).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 30, 2015, 01:23:21 AM
In spite of a few "key absentees," and of the fact that most of those of us who did come to sing were a bit on the tired side, we got a great deal of work done at my church choir's rehearsal last night.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 30, 2015, 07:13:15 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 18, 2015, 09:49:58 AM
Made a start

Well, I have at last printed out the full text of the scene . . . time to scribble memoranda through the libretto . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 30, 2015, 07:14:40 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 29, 2015, 06:28:12 AM
. . .  Secondly, I am starting to think of a quartet for clarinet, two guitars and double-bass, Things Like Bliss (title courtesy of Mandryka).

Started sketching this on the bus this morning.  This feels like it may be a rapidly written jeu d'esprit.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 31, 2015, 07:28:44 AM
A good start, I think.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 01, 2015, 10:08:14 AM
Improved Op.65
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 01, 2015, 12:34:50 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 28, 2015, 02:44:22 AM
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.

Carol writes that response was generally positive (often very much so), and that we will go forward with the piece.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 02, 2015, 03:09:06 AM
Okay, the new edition of the Op.129
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 02, 2015, 03:13:33 AM
Re-post & refresh:

Variations on Wie lieblich est, S.10 (oboe & organ) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg841639.html#msg841639)

Time Was, Op.4 (pf solo)
№ 1: Prelude (Charlottesville) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906467.html#msg906467)
№ 2: Dance (Barefoot Amid Dandelions) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895701.html#msg895701)
№ 3: The Myth of Motion II:  Toccatina (on the Ekaterininsky Canal) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg896186.html#msg896186)


Pictures Only I Can See, Op.11 (pf solo)
№ 1: Spring in Her Step (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg894486.html#msg894486)
№ 2: The Bronze Girl's Spilt Milk (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg894735.html#msg894735)
№ 3: The Myth of Motion I:  Chorale (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895484.html#msg895484)
№ 4: The Sleep-Pavane at the Foot of Frozen Niagara (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg894748.html#msg894748)
№ 5: Petersburg Nocturne (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg893941.html#msg893941)
|| MIDI on YT (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?action_edit=1&list=PLFZD0TBMaPuUXCFckvjggD2-jTTbZ2Eh6)

Little Towns, Low Countries, Op.18 (pf solo)
№ 1: Invention (Mt Hope Avenue, Rochester) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg896759.html#msg896759)
№ 2: Aubade (Lake Canandaigua) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg897041.html#msg897041)
№ 3: Gigue (Glasgow Street, Cornhill) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg897079.html#msg897079)


Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, Op.16 (cl/vn/pf) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg821903.html#msg821903)

Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, Op.16a (cl/pf/prc) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg821934.html#msg821934)

To Melt From a Distance, Op.21 (pf solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895630.html#msg895630)

Gaze Transfixt, Op.23 (pf solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=92.0;attach=42786)

Lutosławski's Lullaby, Op.25 (pf solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg899237.html#msg899237)

Fancy on Psalm 80 from the Scottish Psalter, Op.34 № 3, performed by Carson Cooman, on YouTube. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772705.html#msg772705)

O Beauteous Heavenly Light, Op.34 № 2, performed by Carson Cooman, on YouTube. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772705.html#msg866185)

Journey to the Dayspring, Op.40 on YouTube (http://youtu.be/WaVDqIp5Rt4?t=25m33s)

'Tis Winter Now (Danby), Op.45a (mezzo-soprano, flute & organ) at Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Danby-Tis-Winter-Now-Mezzo-soprano/dp/1631620223/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1419784836&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=karl+henning+danby)

Initiation of Barefoot on the Crowded Road, the former Op.41 (now the Discreet Erasures, Op.99, below) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg870547.html#msg870547)

Danse antique, Op.44 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg892900.html#msg892900)

The original Born on Earth to Save Us, Op.52 for Bill Goodwin. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg914182.html#msg914182)

Born on Earth to Save Us, Op.52a for HTUMC. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg914906.html#msg914906)

Joseph and Mary, Op.53a for HTUMC. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg914335.html#msg914335)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part I (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg875355.html#msg875355)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part II (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg875358.html#msg875358)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part I ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754765.html#msg754765)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part II ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754766.html#msg754766)

I Look From Afar, Op.60 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg805683.html#msg805683)

Blue Shamrock, Op.63 for clarinet unaccompanied, at Amazon. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770448.html#msg770448)

Three Things That Begin With "C", Op.65, clarinet & horn :: Original (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg928980.html#msg928980) | Revised (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg929426.html#msg929426)

Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani 1st half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg804573.html#msg804573) | 2nd half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg804574.html#msg804574)

Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani ::  Choral Score 1st half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg833844.html#msg833844) | 2nd half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg833845.html#msg833845)

Timbrel and Dance, Op.73 [ St Paul's choir plus ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg628919.html#msg628919)

Scene 1 from White Nights, Op.75 № 2 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg810318.html#msg810318)

Scene 2 from White Nights, Op.75 № 3 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg802028.html#msg802028)

Scene 3a from White Nights, Op.75 № 4 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg801802.html#msg801802)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg813961.html#msg813961)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6, arr. for saxophone choir (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765047.html#msg765047)

Scene 4 from White Nights, Op.75 № 7 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg814083.html#msg814083)

Scene 5 from White Nights, Op.75 № 8 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815364.html#msg815364)

Before-&-after, Finale-VS.-Sibelius exhibits from the Op.75 № 8| A (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815367.html#msg815367%20%5B/url) | B (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815368.html#msg815368%20%5B/url) | C (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815369.html#msg815369%20%5B/url) | D (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815370.html#msg815370%20%5B/url)

Scene 7 from White Nights, Op.75 № 10 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg816086.html#msg816086)

Canzona (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg827075.html#msg827075), Op.77a № 1 (org solo)

Gigue (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg827138.html#msg827138), Op.77a № 2 (org solo)

26 February De profundis, Op.78 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg396045.html#msg396045) [ Jaya Lakshminarayan & friends ]

Mirage, Op.79a (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg845632.html#msg845632) (alto fl, cl, pf)

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, Op.80 carol for choir, brass quintet, organ & timpani (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg805187.html#msg805187)

Moonrise, Op.84 for brass quintet. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767632.html#msg767632) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

Moonrise, Op.84a for flute choir in six parts. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg761602.html#msg761602) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

15 March Passion rehearsal A (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/dress-rehearsal.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal B (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/shut-up-n-let-music-do-talkin-some-more.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal C (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/corrivideum.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

Conclusion of the 19 Mar 2010 performance by Sine Nomine of the St John Passion, Op.92:

http://www.youtube.com/v/8netMuAHFkI

12 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/revisiting-moon.html) [ k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble (Bloom/Henning/Cienniwa) ]

18 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/later-at-kings.html) [ Bloom/Henning ]

23 May pre-concert rehearsal (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/05/rehearsal-day-of.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

22 June recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/ande-then-there-was-library.html) [ N. Chamberlain/B. Chamberlain/Henning ]

Love is the spirit of this church (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg694587.html#msg694587), Op.85 № 3

Nicodemus brings myrrh and aloes for the burial of the Christ (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg739688.html#msg739688), Op.85 № 4 for cello & piano | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/nicodemus-brings-myrrh-aloes)

For God so loved the world, after Op.87 № 9 {Would you like the Doxology with that?} Yes (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784410.html#msg784410) | No (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784446.html#msg784446) | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/for-god-so-loved-the-world)

The Passion According to St John (http://www.mediafire.com/?wdpk77t7m042s7o), Op.92 (on MediaFire, courtesy of Johan)

Lutosawski’s Lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648397.html#msg648397), Op.96a № 1 (string quartet)

Marginalia (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg647890.html#msg647890), Op.96a № 2 (string quartet)

Après-lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649237.html#msg649237), Op.96a № 3 (string quartet)

Score of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444980.html#msg444980)

MIDI of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg436576.html#msg436576)

Score of Suspension Bridge (In Dave's Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444979.html#msg444979)

MIDI of Suspension Bridge (In Dave's Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444978.html#msg444978)

Score of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg445883.html#msg445883)

MIDI of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg446478.html#msg446478)

Cato's analysis of the Viola Sonata (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg785714.html#msg785714)

Johan's MediaFire folder, including the whole of Dana's première performance of the Viola Sonata (http://www.mediafire.com/?nnp5543z74szn)

Discreet Erasures (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg872593.html#msg872593), Op.99 for orchestra

Angular Whimsies, Op.100a (bass clarinet, percussion [two players] & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767841.html#msg767841)

Whimsy brevis, Op.100b (bass flute & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg769046.html#msg769046)

http://www.youtube.com/v/OAp3w15ISl4

How to Tell (Chasing the Tail of Nothing), Op.103 (alto flute, clarinet & frame drum); 7 June 2014 performance (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-how-to-tell-chasing-the-tail-of-nothing-op-103-7-june-14)

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648257.html#msg648257), Op.104 № 4

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649947.html#msg649947), Op.104 № 5

Kyrie (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg644073.html#msg644073), Op.106 № 1

Gloria (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg870150.html#msg870150), Op.106 № 2 :: work-in-progress, March 2015

Credo (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg869962.html#msg869962), Op.106 № 3

Sanctus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772439.html#msg869778), Op.106 № 4

(The Sanctus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg871446.html#msg871446), arranged for tuba quartet)

Agnus Dei (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg773090.html#msg773090), Op.106 № 5 || Première by Triad (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895337.html#msg895337)

Brothers, If They Only Knew It (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780342.html#msg780342), saxophone quartet (after Op.106 № 5)

In the Artist's Studio (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg879937.html#msg880118), Op.107, for 17 winds & harp

Organ Sonata, Op.108
Mvt 1: Eritis sicut Deus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg706128.html#msg706128)
Mvt 2: . . . scientes bonum . . . (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg709377.html#msg709377)
Mvt 3: . . . et malum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg714290.html#msg714290)


Thoreau in Concord Jail (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708916.html#msg708916), Op.109 for clarinet solo

http://www.youtube.com/v/OnLYQ748aEg

Airy Distillates (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648674.html#msg648674), Op.110 for flute solo

Annabel Lee (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg704486.html#msg704486), Op.111 for vocal quartet

http://www.youtube.com/v/tN3aMOrzEb8

Misapprehension (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708245.html#msg708245), Op.112 for clarinet choir

Misapprehension (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg920903.html#msg920903), Op.112a for strings

The Mystic Trumpeter (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg831867.html#msg831867), Op.113 № 1 for soprano & clarinet

Après-mystère (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737681.html#msg737681), Op.113 № 2 for flute & clarinet And MIDI (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737682.html#msg737682)

http://www.youtube.com/v/7RhH161HhlA

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg756625.html#msg756625), Op.114 № 1 for clarinet & marimba

(very nearly) what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg812042.html#msg812042), Op.114 № 5 for bass clarinet & marimba

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777532.html#msg777532), Op.114a for clarinet, mandocello & double bass

My Island Home (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg766258.html#msg766258), Op.115 for percussion ensemble

http://www.youtube.com/v/hlh61D6COvU

Plotting (y is the new x) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765893.html#msg765893), Op.116 for violin & harpsichord

http://www.youtube.com/v/2vKGfppo0o8

Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg768713.html#msg768713), Op.117 (fl, cl in A, gtr & cb) [ and at Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-jazz-for) ]

When the morning stars sang together, and the sons of God shouted for joy (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770046.html#msg770046), Op.118 № 1 (shakuhachi, drum & handbell choir)

http://www.youtube.com/v/79tPHWpH3UI

Divinum mysterium (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg775091.html#msg775091), Op.118 № 2 (choir unison & handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/MPr7NhE2-Bs

Easter Stikheron (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784746.html#msg784746), Op.118 № 3 (choir SATB & handbells)

Welcome, Happy Morning!, Op.118 № 4 (handbells)

My Lord, What a Morning (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg787524.html#msg787524), Op.118 № 5 (choir & handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/AJzV-RxXiIk

Hymtunes Moscow & Te Deum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg799287.html#msg799287), Op.118 № 6 (handbells)

Musette (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg799287.html#msg799287), Op.118 № 7 (handbells)

Psalm 130 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780713.html#msg780713), Op.118 № 8 [ I think ] (clarinet & bass voice) [work-in-progress]

The Crystalline Ship (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777531.html#msg777531), Op.119 № 1 (mezzo-soprano & baritone saxophone)

I Saw People Walking Around Like Trees (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg782776.html#msg782776), Op.120 (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum)

http://www.youtube.com/v/E0_-CTvtSS8

... illa existimans quia hortulanus esset .... (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg822022.html#msg822022), Op.121 (vc/pf)

Le tombeau de W.A.G. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg792109.html#msg792109), Op.122a (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum) Audio (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-le-tombeau-de-wag-op122a)

A Song of Remembrance, Op.123 (mixed chorus SAB & pf)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg828719)

http://www.youtube.com/v/kYWAm11MX4s

The Mysterious Fruit, Op.124 (mezzo-soprano & marimba)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg866146)

The Mysterious Fruit, Op.124a (mezzo-soprano & pf)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg869135)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 (2 vn/va)
№ 1 "Children's Song" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg823454.html#msg823454)
№ 2 "Autumn Leaves (Wind Effect)" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg844320.html#msg844320)
№ 3 "Scampering Squirrels" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg846592.html#msg846592)
№ 4 "Pond at Twilight" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847113.html#msg847113)
№ 5 "The Gnomes (Paul's Garden)" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg847919)
№ 6 "Cheerful Song on the Wing" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg867035)
№ 7 "The Avocado in Winter" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg867133)


In the shadow of the kindly Star (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg844302.html#msg844302), Op.126 № 1 (violin solo and handbell choir)

I Want Jesus to Walk With Me (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg838756.html#msg838756), Op.126 № 2 (choir SATB unaccompanied)

Variations on a Basque Carol (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg856400.html#msg856400), Op.126 № 3 (clarinet unaccompanied)

Beach Balls (Red) , Op.125 № 5 (org solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg896271.html#msg896271)

Pat-A-Pan (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg920914.html#msg920914msg844302), Op.126 № 6 (handbell choir)

Little Suite, Op.127 (vc & pf)
№ 1 "Summer Song" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851437.html#msg851437)
№ 2 "Valentine" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851437.html#msg867353)
№ 3 "Sparrows Hopping on the Wet Sidewalk" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906166.html#msg906166) || MIDI on YT (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mbeg-pyJfvI&list=PLFZD0TBMaPuXbxstv6cQeRGw1tTS1mZBM)

Notebook for Elaina & Anna, Op.128 № 1 "Out for a Walk" (fl/a sx) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851363.html#msg851363)

From the Pit of a Cave in the Cloud, Op.129, soprano & chamber group (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg929490.html#msg929490)

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

The Young Lady Holding a Phone in Her Teeth, Op.130 {work-in-progress} (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg902814.html#msg928148)

Visions fugitives de nouveau, Op.131 (pf solo)
№ 1: One Leaf (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg904373.html#msg904373)
№ 2: Versuch eines Milonga (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905203.html#msg905203)
№ 3: Beneath the Clear Sky (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905823.html#msg905823)
№ 4: That Tickles! (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905868.html#msg905868)
№ 5: Stephen Goes to California (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905880.html#msg905880)
№ 6: Kay's Blue Crabs (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905898.html#msg905898)
№ 7: Questionable Insistence (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905904.html#msg905904)
№ 8: Morning Prayer (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906036.html#msg906036)
№ 9: Bunny Keeping Still (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906077.html#msg906077)
№ 10: Gamboling Squirrels (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906078.html#msg906078)
№ 11: The Street Musician (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906783.html#msg906783)
№ 12: The Shade of an Oak (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906789.html#msg906789)
№ 13: "Could you change one more thing?" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907005.html#msg907005)
№ 14: Waiting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907009.html#msg907009)
№ 15: Bicycling in Boston Common (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907002.html#msg907002)
№ 16: Mist on the Harbor (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907205.html#msg907205)
№ 17: Peter Moves to Montréal (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907206.html#msg907206)
№ 18: Seeing a Long-Since-Cancelled Stamp (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907207.html#msg907207)
№ 19: ... but his mind is elsewhere (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907528.html#msg907528)
№ 20: Starless Summer Night (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907530.html#msg907530) || MIDI on YT (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxjZWHrSBk0&list=PLFZD0TBMaPuXnfPJDhCKfIhkI_1eLROX9)

Neither do I condemn thee, Op.132 for flute duet  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg916020.html#msg916020)

A whimsical Canon:

http://www.youtube.com/v/B6xeqrcavUQ

Saltmarsh Stomp, Op.134 for clarinet choir in 15 parts (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg924808.html#msg924808)

http://www.youtube.com/v/7DCc2sD2KAk

Ear Buds (The dream of a young man in the woods, listening), Op.135 for young symphonic band  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg922013.html#msg922013)

Darkest Doings, Op.136 {work-in-progress} (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg926870.html#msg926870)

http://www.youtube.com/v/ZSMo90L5xJA

8 Oct 2013 recital at King's Chapel (http://instantencore.com/music/details.aspx?PId=5106840)

Henningmusick at ReverbNation (http://www.reverbnation.com/karlhenning).

Henningmusick at Instant Encore (http://instantencore.com/contributor/contributor.aspx?CId=5142566).

About an hour's worth of Henningmusick, too, at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1)

The 9th Ear at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/9th-ear).


And: Maria appears on the evening news in DC (http://www.wjla.com/articles/2014/04/cold-weather-approaches-cherry-blossoms-pass-peak-102154.html).

Maria's harpsichord (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg922817.html#msg922817)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 02, 2015, 05:32:55 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 01, 2015, 10:08:14 AM
Improved Op.65

A Facebook acquaintance (clarinetist), to whom I had sent both the old version (back in January) and now the new, sent the revised horn part on to her friend, and reports that he enjoyed playing it very much . . . so they will perform the set of three, sometime.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Some Reactions to "From the Pit..."
Post by: Cato on November 02, 2015, 07:22:16 AM
Some of my readers have responded to me after seeing the performance of
From the Pit of a Cave in the Cloud

QuoteWow!  Really powerful work!  You were right about the flutter-tongue section: fits perfectly!  I just hope ISIS and Boko Haram's knowledge of English is poor enough that they don't hunt you down!

No worries about that!   0:) ;)

QuoteI listened to Karl Henning's You Tube video From the Pit of the Cave in the Cloud. Most impressive!  I then reread the words that you composed on the actual sheets of music.  The words were powerful the first time that I read them, but listening to the video brought a stronger response for sure.  You can definitely feel the turmoil and struggle.  You can be proud of your part in this piece!  It must feel gratifying to see your name listed at the top of the music!  Congratulations!

It is interesting to note that the image of a pit reminded me of a big part of my cancer journey...the music expressed the anger and fear I felt back then, and your text has a taste of the despair I felt too.

Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 02, 2015, 07:43:47 AM
When (in order to give the instrumentalists and idea of what they were in for) I sent 'round the first half of the score, Peter did remark on whether performing this work might land us on a "no-fly" list ....
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 03, 2015, 04:35:42 AM
Very good rehearsal of Nuhro last night, even though we were missing half or almost half of each the soprano and bass sections.  I am especially pleased that Thomas is conducting it at the more relaxed tempo of the score (as distinct from the just-a-little-rushed pace of the St Paul's performances).

The piece which I am conducting is still a work-in-progress, since we had only read it once, and then I was absent from two rehearsals thanks to the wicked cold which laid me low.  It is for three-part treble chorus and piano (augmented by an alto xylophone on the pulsating G) . . . so the absentees further complicated our efforts last night.  But we did make our way from start to finish, and the singers now have some experiential basis for preparation this week;  the piece will certainly be a smash at the concert, and I think even next rehearsal will be sufficiently strong to inspire confidence.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 03, 2015, 09:58:05 AM
Program notes adapted from a blog post (itself, it may well be, an adaptation of a post here):

QuoteWhen Mark T. Engelhardt served as Director of Music at Boston's Cathedral Church of St Paul on Tremont Street, he invited me to provide Henningmusick for a Choral Evensong at the Cathedral (Nov 2003).  Nuhro was one of the pieces I composed for this occasion.  It was something of an unconventional substitution, in part because Nuhro (the Hymn of Light) is part of the Morning Prayer Liturgy in the Maronite tradition.  But I always found it an exceptionally beautiful prayer text, and I suggested substituting this for the Phos Hilaron (O Gracious Light) which is traditional to the Western Evening Prayer service.

The piece's broad pace owes much to my ears' immersion, when I was in St Petersburg, in Russian Orthodox Liturgical music.  There is also a debt to a conversation with a violist.

The Kronos string quartet played a concert in Tallinn while I was there, and of course, I had the nerve to go backstage afterwards and introduce myself to them.  This was the time of the first crest of the "World Music" rage-wave, and violist John Sherba, with only a hint of well-earned annoyance, gave me to understand that in perhaps 67% of the scores which were sent to them, there would be a drone;  and that roughly 115% of these would assign the drone to the viola.  So that reading prospective scores was not always a gratifying prospect for the violist.

The lesson I took from this tale of mind-numbing horror was:  yes, drones can be a beautiful, even a powerful musical effect;  but the composer still has responsibilities both to the health and wellness of the performer, and the sonic stimulation of the listener.

As I worked on Nuhro with its drones, pedal-tones (or pedal-intervals), and unhurried tread, I paid close attention to the pacing, I made a point in the unfolding design of varying the textures, and of shifting around the centers of registral gravity.

When at last, I reached the end, and I thought, and reconsidered, and wondered if it really were done, if there really remained nothing which I ought in good musical conscience to adjust or improve, it was August, and my wife asked me if I did not want to go to the beach.  I certainly did.  The final stage of composing Nuhro, of weighing the question whether it really were done, was the composer wading out calmly into the surf, and replaying the nascent piece in his inner ear, and feeling a profound harmony between his outer and interior experiences.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 03, 2015, 12:41:52 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 01, 2015, 10:08:14 AM
Improved Op.65
Reading these with Pam tonight.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on November 03, 2015, 05:59:10 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 03, 2015, 12:41:52 PM
Reading these with Pam tonight.
Well? :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 04, 2015, 02:57:53 AM
The new-&-improved horn part does all that we wish, it plays quite smoothly now.  One more practice session, and this will be ready;  we're fixin' to include it on one or more of the 9th Ear events in March.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on November 04, 2015, 08:33:49 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 04, 2015, 02:57:53 AM
The new-&-improved horn part does all that we wish, it plays quite smoothly now.  One more practice session, and this will be ready;  we're fixin' to include it on one or more of the 9th Ear events in March.
;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: From the Pit of a Cave in the Cloud
Post by: Cato on November 07, 2015, 04:42:40 AM
Recently I told Karl about another reaction to his song From the Pit of a Cave in the Cloud.

A colleague at my school finally had some time to follow the score and listen to the recording of From the Pit: she found it "really eerie" at times and "really matched the professor's personality."  She especially liked the ending, which, again, in my opinion also, is a masterful touch.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 07, 2015, 05:22:29 AM
Slept until nine o'clock this morning!  Feel great . . . beautiful out, so a walk is the second order of business (after this tropical breakfast of Brazilian roast coffee and banana).

The latest news, which is as yet only networking, is that Peter in San Diego (he who commissioned the Three Things That Begin With "C") has struck up an acquaintance with, not exactly a new music ensemble, but I guess new chamber music program curators, Art of Élan (http://artofelan.org/).

QuoteThe mission of Art of Élan is to enrich the cultural life of San Diego by presenting exciting and exceptional chamber music concerts to the general public, simultaneously educating and exposing diverse audiences to classical music through innovative programming, the commissioning of new works, unique performance venues and personal connections with concertgoers.

Peter has spoken to a co-founder about my music, and there is interest . . . as she plays violin, I suggested sending her Plotting (y is the new x).  As ever, we shall see.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 07, 2015, 07:01:16 AM
Just sent the Op.129 to a fellow composer-conductor in Australia, on the chance that he knows a suitably fearless singer.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 07, 2015, 02:08:03 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 02, 2015, 03:00:22 PM
Frankly, I was ready to goof off a bit:

http://www.youtube.com/v/B6xeqrcavUQ

On my walk around the pond this afternoon (yes, later than "planned") I decided on the next of the Rogue Glosses, and JS Bach is implicated . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 07, 2015, 03:35:04 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 07, 2015, 07:01:16 AM
Just sent the Op.129 to a fellow composer-conductor in Australia, on the chance that he knows a suitably fearless singer.

Fearless, that's it!  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 07, 2015, 03:40:55 PM
Quote from: Cato on November 07, 2015, 03:35:04 PM
Fearless, that's it!  ;)
Redemption?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 07, 2015, 04:27:23 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 07, 2015, 03:40:55 PM
Redemption?

;)  "A chance for redemption, that's it!"
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 08, 2015, 03:30:52 AM
Will try to manage a recording of the handbells rehearsing Pat-A-Pan after church.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 08, 2015, 08:07:21 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 08, 2015, 03:30:52 AM
Will try to manage a recording of the handbells rehearsing Pat-A-Pan after church.

Too may absences to make a rehearsal at all practical this week.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 10, 2015, 03:42:52 AM
This evening, at long last, Ivan Moody and I shall meet up!  I'm taking him to dinner.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 10, 2015, 03:46:51 AM
Excellent Triad rehearsal last night.  Because of my recent indisposition, last night was only the third time I have rehearsed Shar Ki Ri — and was the only time of the three that I had all my lady singers!  Our pianist was absent, but we had a more-than-competent stand-in, in Julian Bryson.  Our work last night was very good;  of course, given the circumstances, this was only now the rehearsal in which some of the singers twigged just where in the piece they need to hammer down in their personal prep/practice time.  But then, of course, these are all excellent singers, and they'll have it all in tip top condition for the dress rehearsal this coming Monday evening.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 11, 2015, 06:31:00 AM
Lovely visit with Vanya.  Topics ranged from we're composers; we're not "just choral composers" . . . to the peculiarities of the brass world . . . to the existence of people who are poor composers, but whose work sells very well . . . to, well, almost anything.

I did tell him the story of the Naxos CD of Jack Gallagher's Symphony № 2Vanya actually succeeds in earning quite a bit via commissions, at times sufficient to make his living, only year by year there is volatility.  He's here for a conference, as both composer and musicologist, and he's invited me to a concert in Cambridge Friday, where he will introduce me to a colleague or two.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on November 11, 2015, 06:54:59 AM
Coincidentally, I just listened to Moody's music (Words of the Angel - beautiful) for the first time  a couple of days ago.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 11, 2015, 07:01:20 AM
He does beautiful work, Karlo.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 11, 2015, 10:18:46 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 19, 2015, 09:53:49 AM
The adaptation was partly a matter of altering articulations &c. so that they should be idiomatic to strings;  partly a matter of recasting lines (since Clarinet 3 might play lower than Violin 3 might, and Clarinet 11 higher than Violoncello 1, &c.);  partly a matter of rethinking for a string ensemble (where might they play con sordino, &c.);  and finally some places where I could reinforce lower voices . . . arguably also a matter of rethinking for strings.

https://www.youtube.com/v/yCYUN9zjhlg
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on November 13, 2015, 09:33:38 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 11, 2015, 10:18:46 AM
https://www.youtube.com/v/yCYUN9zjhlg
Delightful! ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 13, 2015, 09:39:39 AM
Thank you, indeed!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 14, 2015, 07:10:12 AM
No good reason why this was not up on YouTube sooner:

https://www.youtube.com/v/7a7pFvJhfuc
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on November 14, 2015, 07:14:12 AM
I recall seeing this video before somewhere, with the applause (with the composer onstage) included. And a talk before, too..
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 14, 2015, 01:08:09 PM
Quote from: North Star on November 14, 2015, 07:14:12 AM
I recall seeing this video before somewhere, with the applause (with the composer onstage) included. And a talk before, too..

I had a feeling I had shared it . . . but I didn't find it in my YouTube channel, and as a result thought that I had misremembered sharing it.

I'll post the pre-performance chat separately . . . I met up again with two members of Tapestry at Vanya's concert last night, and wanted a video of just the piece available for them.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 14, 2015, 01:10:54 PM
(I wonder now if maybe Sylvie had posted it as a unlisted video, and that's how we first saw it.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 14, 2015, 07:21:05 PM
https://www.youtube.com/v/rD6j7QU6SfE
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Bogey on November 15, 2015, 04:15:03 AM
I do not post here much as I used to.  However, to see all this collaboration come together was quite a joy.  Thank you both, and to the performers as well, for continuing to bring some joy and hope into our world through your artistic gifts.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 15, 2015, 09:08:51 AM
Thanks for the word, Bill!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 16, 2015, 03:49:54 AM
My choir and our accompanist have complained about all the page turns, and they have had a point.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 16, 2015, 10:30:06 AM
Dress rehearsal for Triad tonight . . . rehearsing the pieces in concert order, but in each case, the conductor has latitude to spot-rehearse as desired, only we must run every piece start-to-end at least once, and each conductor has 10 minutes (except, I suppose, for Nuhro, which itself runs 12 minutes).

The piece I am conducting, Shar Ki Ri, runs 5 minutes, so I shall get just one solid run-through . . . and I should go over a couple of spots which may still be giving the ladies trouble.

I'll try to record as much of the rehearsal as I can, without being disruptive . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 17, 2015, 03:15:22 AM
To all appearances, my device recorded the full rehearsal without incident.  For my colleagues in the group, and not only for our purposes here, I should break it out into separate mp3s this evening.

Both Nuhro and Shar Ki Ri went generally very well, but with the odd flaw which either we could not go back and fix (so that I contented myself with noting it to the singers), or which we could fix, but there was not then time to do a second take of the full piece.  In most contexts, I should be discontented that we've not had a "clean" rehearsal take prior to the concert.  With the Triad lot, though, and even without another rehearsal between here and Saturday, the performance will be an improvement . . . if it chances, not yet quite right, we do have the second performance on Monday.

That said, the program overall is in very good shape, and this group sound excellent.

Meanwhile, in Danvers . . . now that I have choral scores of the Opp.52a & 53a done, I need to prepare the handbell part for the latter, and the violin and flute parts . . . and I am working on the concert order for 13 Dec.  I may not absolutely need to finalize that before Thanksgiving . . . but that is my preference.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 17, 2015, 01:50:53 PM
Well, I've been listening to yesterday's rehearsal take of Nuhro, and while there is the odd bit which wants repair (as mentioned) the principal take-away is, how pleased I am that Thomas keeps the tempo held back, and how much I like the expansive ease of the piece.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 17, 2015, 02:48:14 PM
https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/op74-nuhro-rehearsal-16-nov-2015
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 17, 2015, 03:18:50 PM
Breaking news: an acquaintance on Facebook has broken the Op.131 ice!  The video is presently unlisted, use discretion.  Thanks!

https://www.youtube.com/v/FfL_20Sksc8
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 18, 2015, 02:17:12 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 17, 2015, 03:18:50 PM
Breaking news: an acquaintance on Facebook has broken the Op.131 ice!  The video is presently unlisted, use discretion.  Thanks!

https://www.youtube.com/v/FfL_20Sksc8

Excellent idea to play this in reference to Paris! 

Of course, it is always an excellent idea to play one of Karl's works!   0:)
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 19, 2015, 02:33:11 AM
Hmm ... Discreet Erasures?

http://www.americancomposers.org/2015/10/06/unmr2016/
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 19, 2015, 03:23:14 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 19, 2015, 02:33:11 AM
Hmm ... Discreet Erasures?

http://www.americancomposers.org/2015/10/06/unmr2016/

Yes, I think so.

http://www.americancomposers.org/2015/10/06/unmr-submission-guidelines-2016/
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: High Praise for From the Pit of a Cave in the Cloud
Post by: Cato on November 21, 2015, 11:35:39 AM
From a young relative:

QuoteI downloaded From the Pit of a Cave in the Cloud and was extremely emotionally riveted by it! I can't understand why the previous soprano would have elected not to sing it -- Supreme emotion is essential to all superlative music! :) Is there any recording where I could hear the piece from the concert? If not, I will have to make one!

https://www.youtube.com/v/H1GX6gAmom8
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 21, 2015, 12:09:27 PM
Very nice!


Nuhro tonight and Monday!
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 22, 2015, 04:42:04 PM
The Triad concert last night was professionally recorded, both audio and video. Also, I made my own redundant audio recording, which I haven't yet broken out into tracks. More on this later.

This is not a sob story, I was up early to mark handbell parts for the two pieces of mine on the Christmas concert. Handbell choir rehearsal after church was very good.

By way of (very pleasantly) returning a favor, I took part this afternoon in a piece by my friend Pam Marshall, a sort of guided improvisation for any number of players, in the present case, three: clarinet, horn, piano. More on that tomorrow.

Another Triad concert tomorrow evening.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 23, 2015, 04:20:22 AM
From Friday's pre-concert warm-up
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 23, 2015, 04:31:24 AM
And the whole group
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 24, 2015, 02:08:36 AM
Quickly for the moment: we did lead the tenors back onto the path of pitch righteousness on p.9, and Nuhro was even better last night.  Shar Ki Ri went a fair bit better, as well.  I had my device recording the concert;  and New Alto Liz had a video camera running, too . . . so we have aural and visual docs of both events.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on November 24, 2015, 02:30:24 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 24, 2015, 02:08:36 AM
Quickly for the moment: we did lead the tenors back onto the path of pitch righteousness on p.9, and Nuhro was even better last night.  Shar Ki Ri went a fair bit better, as well.  I had my device recording the concert;  and New Alto Liz had a video camera running, too . . . so we have aural and visual docs of both events.
Excellent!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 24, 2015, 04:26:59 AM
Cheers, Karlo!

I almost feel I'm already on holiday . . . full day at the office, abbreviated church choir rehearsal this evening (since we cannot have rehearsal this Thursday . . . they want the whole day off, I suppose), and then early dismissal from the office tomorrow in anticipation of Thanksgiving.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 24, 2015, 11:21:16 AM
Well, so we sang last night at the final resting place of the second and the sixth Presidents of the United States, and their wives.  (Sorry I got that one so blurry.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 25, 2015, 02:35:55 AM
I knew to expect some holiday-related absentees, but we had a very good turnout for last night's abbreviated HTUMC choir rehearsal, and got good work done.

Shortly heading in to Boston for a similarly holiday-driven abbreviated workday . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 25, 2015, 05:30:51 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 19, 2015, 03:23:14 AM
Yes, I think so.

http://www.americancomposers.org/2015/10/06/unmr-submission-guidelines-2016/

Deadline is 11 Dec, and I have just about got my ducks in a row.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 25, 2015, 05:38:40 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 25, 2015, 05:30:51 AM
Deadline is 11 Dec, and I have just about got my ducks in a row.


You deserve to have the gears of the universe working in your favor!  0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 25, 2015, 06:29:04 AM
Thanks!

I should hesitate to overcommit myself for this holiday weekend . . . I should at last post music from the HTUMC Christmas Concert; I need to prepare parts for the flute and violin for the upcoming Christmas Concert; I should break out the audio from both Triad concerts into tracks, and upload "teasers"; should decide if I really am going to arrange the Basque Carol for this Christmas Concert, and how;  definitely submitting my application for the American Composers Orchestra call; and I owe it to Jack to draw up at last a proper review of his magisterial Symphony № 2 « Ascendant » . . . but probably none of that until the bird is in the oven.

That's not a crazy to-do list;  but I am going to take it on the easy side, too.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 26, 2015, 07:54:40 AM
Nuhro this past Monday:

https://soundcloud.com/triad-boston/05-henning-nuhro-op74-23-nov-15 (https://soundcloud.com/triad-boston/05-henning-nuhro-op74-23-nov-15)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 26, 2015, 08:41:57 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 25, 2015, 05:30:51 AM
Deadline is 11 Dec, and I have just about got my ducks in a row.

I've completed the submission.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 26, 2015, 06:33:49 PM
Can you even believe it?  Audio from last December's Christmas concert, at last:

A little shaky at first: Le tombeau de W.A.G. (https://soundcloud.com/htumc-music-program/01-le-tombeau-de-wag?in=htumc-music-program/sets/christmas-concert-14-dec-2014)


The Allegro grazioso (https://soundcloud.com/htumc-music-program/02-allegro-grazioso?in=htumc-music-program/sets/christmas-concert-14-dec-2014) from the Sinfonietta for brass quintet (some shaky moments, too)


Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song (https://soundcloud.com/htumc-music-program/12-sweetest-ancient-cradle-song?in=htumc-music-program/sets/christmas-concert-14-dec-2014)


The Snow Lay on the Ground (https://soundcloud.com/htumc-music-program/14-the-snow-lay-on-the-ground?in=htumc-music-program/sets/christmas-concert-14-dec-2014)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 27, 2015, 07:12:21 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 25, 2015, 06:29:04 AM
Thanks!

I should hesitate to overcommit myself for this holiday weekend . . . I should at last post music from the HTUMC Christmas Concert; I need to prepare parts for the flute and violin for the upcoming Christmas Concert; I should break out the audio from both Triad concerts into tracks, and upload "teasers"; should decide if I really am going to arrange the Basque Carol for this Christmas Concert, and how;  definitely submitting my application for the American Composers Orchestra call; and I owe it to Jack to draw up at last a proper review of his magisterial Symphony № 2 « Ascendant » . . . but probably none of that until the bird is in the oven.

That's not a crazy to-do list;  but I am going to take it on the easy side, too.

Cooking away at the Basque Carol arrangement.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on November 27, 2015, 08:02:45 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 23, 2015, 04:31:24 AM
And the whole group
An impressive-looking group!  It really does look like a group of excellent musicians--but of course, since you've told me about some of them, I am probably prejudiced.  Especially about the bald guy in the middle. ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 27, 2015, 08:51:38 AM
 ;)

And, this is now ready:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on November 27, 2015, 09:29:42 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 26, 2015, 07:54:40 AM
Nuhro this past Monday:

https://soundcloud.com/triad-boston/05-henning-nuhro-op74-23-nov-15 (https://soundcloud.com/triad-boston/05-henning-nuhro-op74-23-nov-15)
Beautiful.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 27, 2015, 09:59:23 AM
Thank you!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 27, 2015, 10:29:40 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 27, 2015, 08:51:38 AM
;)

And, this is now ready:

Only MIDI, but:  https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/op126-no7-gabriels-message-basque-carol
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 27, 2015, 03:24:07 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 25, 2015, 06:29:04 AM
Thanks!

I should hesitate to overcommit myself for this holiday weekend . . . I should at last post music from the HTUMC Christmas Concert; I need to prepare parts for the flute and violin for the upcoming Christmas Concert; I should break out the audio from both Triad concerts into tracks, and upload "teasers"; should decide if I really am going to arrange the Basque Carol for this Christmas Concert, and how;  definitely submitting my application for the American Composers Orchestra call; and I owe it to Jack to draw up at last a proper review of his magisterial Symphony № 2 « Ascendant » . . . but probably none of that until the bird is in the oven.

That's not a crazy to-do list;  but I am going to take it on the easy side, too.

Okay, the only items yet to be addressed are:

1. Audio from the Saturday Triad concert (and since that concert was professionally recorded, my redundant recording is less urgent).

Which leave me perfectly free for:

2. Writing a proper review of Jack Gallagher's Symphony № 2 « Ascendant ».  Second order of business in the morning, after walkies!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 28, 2015, 04:13:18 AM
More praise from a relative of mine for From the Pit of a Cave in the Cloud:

QuoteI did watch and listen to the Henning piece based on your poem.  I like the selection of instrumentation, along with the soprano, of course, it all yields a very disturbing composition, both in tone and texture.  There's definitely a Henning-signature sound — and the text I believe enveloped around the music as much as the music wove through the text.

https://www.youtube.com/v/H1GX6gAmom8
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 28, 2015, 04:14:24 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 27, 2015, 08:51:38 AM
;)

And, this is now ready:

Minor layout corrigenda.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 28, 2015, 04:22:34 AM
And Peter H. Bloom will play the flute version of the Op.126 № 3 on the concert, as well.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 28, 2015, 04:24:25 AM
Quote from: Cato on November 28, 2015, 04:13:18 AM
More praise from a relative of mine for From the Pit of a Cave in the Cloud:

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

"The fan-base is spreading!"
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 28, 2015, 06:48:22 AM
An interesting and musical morning . . . it's raining, which is keeping me from my walk (even though I am not made of sugar) and I am not complaining because we are in sore need of the rain.  I started with sending Lux Nova Sibelius 6 files of the Op.126 № 3 (flute version) and № 7, and so, since my eye fell upon the folder containing the Op.126 pieces, my eye was drawn to № 2.

I've told my buddy Jonathan of the Midtown Brass that I was working on a new arrangement for them (I don't think I told him yet that this is the jazzed-up Wachet auf).  And in the back of my mind was the thought, do I continue work on that, now?  I am unsure I can get it done in time for it to be useful for their Christmas events (it's a piece they will want to practice, and from here through year's-end, chanced are they do not have much practice time.

Now, I did find my Public Domain version of "I Want Jesus to Walk With Me," and seeing my arrangement in the Op.126 folder reminded me that I need to prepare the surgery theatre.  I began by looking at the present state of the Op.126 № 2, and making little rhythmic improvements.  (These of themselves will not "clear" my arrangement;  I need to check for textual "watermarks."  Though it does increase my motivation to get my work clear of any conflicting claim, as my arrangement waxes yet better.)

And then the idea occurred to me that, as a short-term contact-renewer with both Jonathan, and Kevin here on the North Shore, a brass quintet arrangement of the Op.126 № 2 would prove a signal success.  So that is what I am up to . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 28, 2015, 09:28:22 AM
Well, this is good, clean fun.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 29, 2015, 05:21:46 AM
The new and improved (and, I am hoping, squeaky clean) choral arrangement:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 02, 2015, 09:22:18 AM
Application fee of €40,00 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,25264.msg925188.html#msg925188) . . . non, grazie.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 04, 2015, 05:07:52 AM
Audio of the entire 23 Nov 2015 Triad concert in Quncy, as a SoundCloud playlist. (https://soundcloud.com/triad-boston/sets/triad-bostons-choral-collective-sing-quincy-23-nov-2015)

Audio of the entire 14 Dec 2014 HTUMC Christmas concert ["It ain't Trinity Wall Street"] as a SoundCloud playlist. (https://soundcloud.com/htumc-music-program/sets/christmas-concert-14-dec-2014)

Very good rehearsal at church last night.  The members of the youth choir who are joining us on my Opp. 52a & 53a are doing very nicely. Next Thursday's rehearsal will be with the flute & violin (and possibly the handbells . . . would be good, really), and then a week from Sunday is the concert.

Out for a pint with Peter & Dan this evening!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 04, 2015, 05:39:24 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 04, 2015, 05:07:52 AM

Out for a pint with Peter & Dan this evening!

"A bunch of the boys
Were whooping it up
At the Malibu Saloon!"   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 04, 2015, 05:40:23 AM
My own whoops will be mild, as I shall need to drive home afterwards  0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 04, 2015, 05:40:52 AM
. . . but not drinking anything which originates in Versailles, Ohio!  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 04, 2015, 06:24:13 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 04, 2015, 05:40:52 AM
. . . but not drinking anything which originates in Versailles, Ohio!  8)

Like sparkling muscatel!   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 04, 2015, 06:29:48 AM
Quote from: Cato on December 04, 2015, 06:24:13 AM
Like sparkling muscatel!   0:)

That plus Stockhausen is a combination believed by scientists to result in 92% fatalities.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 05, 2015, 04:11:18 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 05, 2015, 03:56:01 AM
Thread Duty:

Henning
Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67
HTUMC Chancel Choir
Timothy Diek & Mark Napierkowski, tp
Christine Reiff, hn
Luke Deardorff, tn
Kevin Carubia, ta
Susan Taormina, org

live performance 14 December 2014

https://soundcloud.com/htumc-music-program/12-sweetest-ancient-cradle-song?in=htumc-music-program/sets/christmas-concert-14-dec-2014

As a composer presenting his work to you, the listener, I cannot deny that there are imperfections in this inaugural performance.

As the music director of a group of brave, dedicated amateurs, I am genuinely proud of how good and musical a job they did with a substantial score which was very much a "stretch" for them.

It means a great deal to me that the piece in its entirety has finally been presented to an audience, and I am grateful to the singers and to the church for the opportunity.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 05, 2015, 04:16:34 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 05, 2015, 04:14:11 AM
Henning
The Snow Lay on the Ground, Op.68a
HTUMC Chancel and Youth Choirs
HTUMC Handbell Choir
Rachel Wimmer, vn
Susan Taormina, org

live performance 14 December 2014

https://soundcloud.com/htumc-music-program/14-the-snow-lay-on-the-ground?in=htumc-music-program/sets/christmas-concert-14-dec-2014 (https://soundcloud.com/htumc-music-program/14-the-snow-lay-on-the-ground?in=htumc-music-program/sets/christmas-concert-14-dec-2014)

This is an altogether more musically modest affair than Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, just a through-composed arrangement of a traditional carol.  The Youth Choir are the charmers, here, to be sure.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on December 05, 2015, 04:28:21 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 05, 2015, 04:11:18 AM
As a composer presenting his work to you, the listener, I cannot deny that there are imperfections in this inaugural performance.

As the music director of a group of brave, dedicated amateurs, I am genuinely proud of how good and musical a job they did with a substantial score which was very much a "stretch" for them.

It means a great deal to me that the piece in its entirety has finally been presented to an audience, and I am grateful to the singers and to the church for the opportunity.
Well done, all! ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 05, 2015, 05:17:01 PM
Thank you, sir.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 08, 2015, 07:03:27 AM
(I know: it's Sibelius's birthday . . . but I'm preoccupied with prep for the Christmas concert just yet . . . .)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on December 08, 2015, 07:17:02 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 08, 2015, 07:03:27 AM
(I know: it's Sibelius's birthday . . . but I'm preoccupied with prep for the Christmas concert just yet . . . .)
It is also the Finnish Music Day, in Finland. Working on your own musical endeavours is more than apt.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 09, 2015, 03:35:17 AM
Kiitos.

Quote from: karlhenning on July 23, 2015, 07:02:31 AM
I think he will not mind if I post the score here for our select band:

On Sunday, I asked Charles if he was thinking of writing anything new for the spring Triad concert(s); he is not, and as he was mentioning pieces which he might put forward, I was pleased that possibly utmost in his consideration is this set of three wordless choruses.  I said, "They're good pieces, we should do them."

And now:  to photocopy The Friendly Beasts . . . .
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 14, 2015, 03:45:19 AM
The occasional imperfection notwithstanding, yesterday's concert went very smoothly, very musically, and was graciously received. There was a time or two in the morning's dress rehearsal when I was not far from thinking, This is going to be a disaster, isn't it? (My Concern Level began to rise when it was perhaps half past eleven that we finally had enough of a quorum to begin a rehearsal I had planned to start on the hour at 11.) The good news is, that I had reasonably calculated the full rehearsal time: I had hoped to set everyone free at half past twelve, and in the event I released everyone before 13:10.

The pacing and the flow of the program were good. The audience/congregation enjoyed (and were favorably impressed by) the whole.

With two weeks' more rehearsal, Born on Earth to Save Us and Joseph & Mary would have been quite fine, I think.

At any rate, now we can coast into Christmas Eve, and then (too) we've already got our Epiphany anthem, for our return from the holiday break.

I have both audio and video documents, but of course I've not seen to preparing them at all;  and when they are ready, they will depend heavily upon the listener's charity.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 14, 2015, 06:17:03 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 14, 2015, 03:45:19 AM

With two weeks' more rehearsal, Born on Earth to Save Us and Joseph &amp; Mary would have been quite fine, I think.

At any rate, now we can coast into Christmas Eve, and then (too) we've already got our Epiphany anthem, for our return from the holiday break.

I have both audio and video documents, but of course I've not seen to preparing them at all;  and when they are ready, they will depend heavily upon the listener's charity.

To quote the Reverend Leroy: "Dig deep and make it hurt!"

I think there is always a good amount of charity at such times: I have been to enough terrible (amateur) concerts where the audiences are nevertheless enthusiastic. 0:)

In Eichendorff's little novel From the Life of a Good-for Nothing a man says that to hear a folk song sung by a member of "the folk" was a kind of beautiful wildflower, i.e. authentic music from the heart.   8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 14, 2015, 06:43:44 AM
And a co-worker at the office, who would certainly advise me if he felt the event had been a genuine disaster, repeated this morning how excellent he found the concert.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 15, 2015, 06:21:51 AM
Catone in Ashtabula
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on December 15, 2015, 06:50:44 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 15, 2015, 06:21:51 AM
Catone in Ashtabula
Calzone in Ashford? :laugh:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 19, 2015, 06:06:18 AM
Presently downloading video from the 21 Nov Triad concert.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 19, 2015, 06:32:10 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 19, 2015, 03:23:14 AM
Yes, I think so.

http://www.americancomposers.org/2015/10/06/unmr-submission-guidelines-2016/

QuoteComposers will be notified Late January 2016.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 19, 2015, 10:54:54 AM
From the 21 November Triad concert:

https://www.youtube.com/v/ftFJdcXz7lg
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 20, 2015, 03:40:28 AM
The tenors get somehow off, fourths-ish, at The dead arise from the dust and sing;  apart from that (which we managed to repair for the 23 Nov concert), a marvelous, warm performance.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 21, 2015, 10:37:10 AM
Re-post & refresh:

Variations on Wie lieblich est, S.10 (oboe & organ) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg841639.html#msg841639)

Time Was, Op.4 (pf solo)
№ 1: Prelude (Charlottesville) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906467.html#msg906467)
№ 2: Dance (Barefoot Amid Dandelions) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895701.html#msg895701)
№ 3: The Myth of Motion II:  Toccatina (on the Ekaterininsky Canal) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg896186.html#msg896186)


Pictures Only I Can See, Op.11 (pf solo)
№ 1: Spring in Her Step (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg894486.html#msg894486)
№ 2: The Bronze Girl's Spilt Milk (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg894735.html#msg894735)
№ 3: The Myth of Motion I:  Chorale (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895484.html#msg895484)
№ 4: The Sleep-Pavane at the Foot of Frozen Niagara (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg894748.html#msg894748)
№ 5: Petersburg Nocturne (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg893941.html#msg893941)
|| MIDI on YT (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?action_edit=1&list=PLFZD0TBMaPuUXCFckvjggD2-jTTbZ2Eh6)

Little Towns, Low Countries, Op.18 (pf solo)
№ 1: Invention (Mt Hope Avenue, Rochester) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg896759.html#msg896759)
№ 2: Aubade (Lake Canandaigua) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg897041.html#msg897041)
№ 3: Gigue (Glasgow Street, Cornhill) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg897079.html#msg897079)


Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, Op.16 (cl/vn/pf) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg821903.html#msg821903)

Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, Op.16a (cl/pf/prc) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg821934.html#msg821934)

To Melt From a Distance, Op.21 (pf solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895630.html#msg895630)

Gaze Transfixt, Op.23 (pf solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=92.0;attach=42786)

Lutosławski's Lullaby, Op.25 (pf solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg899237.html#msg899237)

Fancy on Psalm 80 from the Scottish Psalter, Op.34 № 3, performed by Carson Cooman, on YouTube. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772705.html#msg772705)

O Beauteous Heavenly Light, Op.34 № 2, performed by Carson Cooman, on YouTube. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772705.html#msg866185)

The Allegro grazioso (https://soundcloud.com/htumc-music-program/02-allegro-grazioso?in=htumc-music-program/sets/christmas-concert-14-dec-2014) from the Sinfonietta, Op.38 for brass quintet (some shaky moments)

Journey to the Dayspring, Op.40 on YouTube (http://youtu.be/WaVDqIp5Rt4?t=25m33s)

'Tis Winter Now (Danby), Op.45a (mezzo-soprano, flute & organ) at Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Danby-Tis-Winter-Now-Mezzo-soprano/dp/1631620223/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1419784836&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=karl+henning+danby)

Initiation of Barefoot on the Crowded Road, the former Op.41 (now the Discreet Erasures, Op.99, below) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg870547.html#msg870547)

Danse antique, Op.44 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg892900.html#msg892900)

The original Born on Earth to Save Us, Op.52 for Bill Goodwin. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg914182.html#msg914182)

Born on Earth to Save Us, Op.52a for HTUMC. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg914906.html#msg914906)

Joseph and Mary, Op.53a for HTUMC. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg914335.html#msg914335)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part I (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg875355.html#msg875355)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part II (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg875358.html#msg875358)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part I ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754765.html#msg754765)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part II ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754766.html#msg754766)

I Look From Afar, Op.60 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg805683.html#msg805683)

Blue Shamrock, Op.63 for clarinet unaccompanied, at Amazon. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770448.html#msg770448)

Three Things That Begin With "C", Op.65, clarinet & horn :: Original (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg928980.html#msg928980) | Revised (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg929426.html#msg929426)

Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani 1st half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg804573.html#msg804573) | 2nd half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg804574.html#msg804574)

Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani ::  Choral Score 1st half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg833844.html#msg833844) | 2nd half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg833845.html#msg833845)

14 Dec 2014 performance of Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 (https://soundcloud.com/htumc-music-program/12-sweetest-ancient-cradle-song?in=htumc-music-program/sets/christmas-concert-14-dec-2014)

14 Dec 2014 performance of The Snow Lay on the Ground, Op.68a (https://soundcloud.com/htumc-music-program/14-the-snow-lay-on-the-ground?in=htumc-music-program/sets/christmas-concert-14-dec-2014)

Timbrel and Dance, Op.73 [ St Paul's choir plus ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg628919.html#msg628919)

21 Nov 2015 Triad performance of Nuhro, Op.74:  https://www.youtube.com/v/ftFJdcXz7lg

23 Nov 2015 Triad performance of Nuhro, Op.74. (https://soundcloud.com/triad-boston/05-henning-nuhro-op74-23-nov-15)

Scene 1 from White Nights, Op.75 № 2 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg810318.html#msg810318)

Scene 2 from White Nights, Op.75 № 3 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg802028.html#msg802028)

Scene 3a from White Nights, Op.75 № 4 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg801802.html#msg801802)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg813961.html#msg813961)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6, arr. for saxophone choir (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765047.html#msg765047)

Scene 4 from White Nights, Op.75 № 7 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg814083.html#msg814083)

Scene 5 from White Nights, Op.75 № 8 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815364.html#msg815364)

Before-&-after, Finale-VS.-Sibelius exhibits from the Op.75 № 8| | [url=http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815368.html#msg815368 B | [url=http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815369.html#msg815369 C | [url=http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815370.html#msg815370 D

[url=http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg816086.html#msg816086]Scene 7 from White Nights, Op.75 № 10 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815367.html#msg815367%20A%5B/b)


Canzona (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg827075.html#msg827075), Op.77a № 1 (org solo)

Gigue (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg827138.html#msg827138), Op.77a № 2 (org solo)

26 February De profundis, Op.78 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg396045.html#msg396045) [ Jaya Lakshminarayan & friends ]

Mirage, Op.79a (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg845632.html#msg845632) (alto fl, cl, pf)

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, Op.80 carol for choir, brass quintet, organ & timpani (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg805187.html#msg805187)

Moonrise, Op.84 for brass quintet. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767632.html#msg767632) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

Moonrise, Op.84a for flute choir in six parts. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg761602.html#msg761602) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

15 March Passion rehearsal A (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/dress-rehearsal.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal B (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/shut-up-n-let-music-do-talkin-some-more.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal C (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/corrivideum.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

Conclusion of the 19 Mar 2010 performance by Sine Nomine of the St John Passion, Op.92:

http://www.youtube.com/v/8netMuAHFkI

12 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/revisiting-moon.html) [ k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble (Bloom/Henning/Cienniwa) ]

18 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/later-at-kings.html) [ Bloom/Henning ]

23 May pre-concert rehearsal (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/05/rehearsal-day-of.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

22 June recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/ande-then-there-was-library.html) [ N. Chamberlain/B. Chamberlain/Henning ]

Love is the spirit of this church (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg694587.html#msg694587), Op.85 № 3

Nicodemus brings myrrh and aloes for the burial of the Christ (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg739688.html#msg739688), Op.85 № 4 for cello & piano | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/nicodemus-brings-myrrh-aloes)

For God so loved the world, after Op.87 № 9 {Would you like the Doxology with that?} Yes (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784410.html#msg784410) | No (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784446.html#msg784446) | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/for-god-so-loved-the-world)

The Passion According to St John (http://www.mediafire.com/?wdpk77t7m042s7o), Op.92 (on MediaFire, courtesy of Johan)

Lutosawski's Lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648397.html#msg648397), Op.96a № 1 (string quartet)

Marginalia (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg647890.html#msg647890), Op.96a № 2 (string quartet)

Après-lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649237.html#msg649237), Op.96a № 3 (string quartet)

Score of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444980.html#msg444980)

MIDI of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg436576.html#msg436576)

Score of Suspension Bridge (In Dave's Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444979.html#msg444979)

MIDI of Suspension Bridge (In Dave's Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444978.html#msg444978)

Score of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg445883.html#msg445883)

MIDI of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg446478.html#msg446478)

Cato's analysis of the Viola Sonata (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg785714.html#msg785714)

Johan's MediaFire folder, including the whole of Dana's première performance of the Viola Sonata (http://www.mediafire.com/?nnp5543z74szn)

Discreet Erasures (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg872593.html#msg872593), Op.99 for orchestra

Angular Whimsies, Op.100a (bass clarinet, percussion [two players] & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767841.html#msg767841)

Whimsy brevis, Op.100b (bass flute & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg769046.html#msg769046)

http://www.youtube.com/v/OAp3w15ISl4

How to Tell (Chasing the Tail of Nothing), Op.103 (alto flute, clarinet & frame drum); 7 June 2014 performance (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-how-to-tell-chasing-the-tail-of-nothing-op-103-7-june-14)

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648257.html#msg648257), Op.104 № 4

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649947.html#msg649947), Op.104 № 5

Kyrie (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg644073.html#msg644073), Op.106 № 1

Gloria (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg870150.html#msg870150), Op.106 № 2 :: work-in-progress, March 2015

Credo (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg869962.html#msg869962), Op.106 № 3

Sanctus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772439.html#msg869778), Op.106 № 4

(The Sanctus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg871446.html#msg871446), arranged for tuba quartet)

Agnus Dei (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg773090.html#msg773090), Op.106 № 5 || Première by Triad (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895337.html#msg895337)

Brothers, If They Only Knew It (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780342.html#msg780342), saxophone quartet (after Op.106 № 5)

In the Artist's Studio (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg879937.html#msg880118), Op.107, for 17 winds & harp

Organ Sonata, Op.108
Mvt 1: Eritis sicut Deus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg706128.html#msg706128)
Mvt 2: . . . scientes bonum . . . (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg709377.html#msg709377)
Mvt 3: . . . et malum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg714290.html#msg714290)


Thoreau in Concord Jail (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708916.html#msg708916), Op.109 for clarinet solo

http://www.youtube.com/v/OnLYQ748aEg

Airy Distillates (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648674.html#msg648674), Op.110 for flute solo

Annabel Lee (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg704486.html#msg704486), Op.111 for vocal quartet

http://www.youtube.com/v/tN3aMOrzEb8

Misapprehension (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708245.html#msg708245), Op.112 for clarinet choir

Misapprehension (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg920903.html#msg920903), Op.112a for strings

The Mystic Trumpeter (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg831867.html#msg831867), Op.113 № 1 for soprano & clarinet

Après-mystère (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737681.html#msg737681), Op.113 № 2 for flute & clarinet And MIDI (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737682.html#msg737682)

http://www.youtube.com/v/7RhH161HhlA

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg756625.html#msg756625), Op.114 № 1 for clarinet & marimba

(very nearly) what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg812042.html#msg812042), Op.114 № 5 for bass clarinet & marimba

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777532.html#msg777532), Op.114a for clarinet, mandocello & double bass

My Island Home (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg766258.html#msg766258), Op.115 for percussion ensemble

http://www.youtube.com/v/hlh61D6COvU

Plotting (y is the new x) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765893.html#msg765893), Op.116 for violin & harpsichord

http://www.youtube.com/v/2vKGfppo0o8

Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg768713.html#msg768713), Op.117 (fl, cl in A, gtr & cb) [ and at Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-jazz-for) ]

When the morning stars sang together, and the sons of God shouted for joy (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770046.html#msg770046), Op.118 № 1 (shakuhachi, drum & handbell choir)

http://www.youtube.com/v/79tPHWpH3UI

Divinum mysterium (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg775091.html#msg775091), Op.118 № 2 (choir unison & handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/MPr7NhE2-Bs

Easter Stikheron (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784746.html#msg784746), Op.118 № 3 (choir SATB & handbells)

Welcome, Happy Morning!, Op.118 № 4 (handbells)

My Lord, What a Morning (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg787524.html#msg787524), Op.118 № 5 (choir & handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/AJzV-RxXiIk

Hymtunes Moscow & Te Deum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg799287.html#msg799287), Op.118 № 6 (handbells)

Musette (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg799287.html#msg799287), Op.118 № 7 (handbells)

Psalm 130 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780713.html#msg780713), Op.118 № 8 [ I think ] (clarinet & bass voice) [work-in-progress]

The Crystalline Ship (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777531.html#msg777531), Op.119 № 1 (mezzo-soprano & baritone saxophone)

I Saw People Walking Around Like Trees (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg782776.html#msg782776), Op.120 (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum)

http://www.youtube.com/v/E0_-CTvtSS8

... illa existimans quia hortulanus esset .... (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg822022.html#msg822022), Op.121 (vc/pf)

14 Dec 2014 performance of Le tombeau de W.A.G., Op.122 (https://soundcloud.com/htumc-music-program/01-le-tombeau-de-wag?in=htumc-music-program/sets/christmas-concert-14-dec-2014)

Le tombeau de W.A.G. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg792109.html#msg792109), Op.122a (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum) Audio (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-le-tombeau-de-wag-op122a)

A Song of Remembrance, Op.123 (mixed chorus SAB & pf)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg828719)

http://www.youtube.com/v/kYWAm11MX4s

The Mysterious Fruit, Op.124 (mezzo-soprano & marimba)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg866146)

The Mysterious Fruit, Op.124a (mezzo-soprano & pf)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg869135)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 (2 vn/va)
№ 1 "Children's Song" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg823454.html#msg823454)
№ 2 "Autumn Leaves (Wind Effect)" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg844320.html#msg844320)
№ 3 "Scampering Squirrels" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg846592.html#msg846592)
№ 4 "Pond at Twilight" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847113.html#msg847113)
№ 5 "The Gnomes (Paul's Garden)" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg847919)
№ 6 "Cheerful Song on the Wing" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg867035)
№ 7 "The Avocado in Winter" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg867133)


In the shadow of the kindly Star (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg844302.html#msg844302), Op.126 № 1 (violin solo and handbell choir)

I Want Jesus to Walk With Me (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg934693.html#msg934693), Op.126 № 2 (choir SATB unaccompanied) NEW & IMPROVED !! [ Version for brass quintet (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg934486.html#msg934486) ]

Variations on a Basque Carol (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg856400.html#msg856400), Op.126 № 3 (clarinet unaccompanied)

Variations on a Basque Carol (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg934417.html#msg934417), Op.126 № 3 (flute unaccompanied)

Beach Balls (Red) , Op.126 № 5 (org solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg896271.html#msg896271)

Pat-A-Pan (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg920914.html#msg920914msg844302), Op.126 № 6 (handbell choir)

Gabriel's Message (Basque Carol) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg934413.html#msg934413), Op.126 № 7

Little Suite, Op.127 (vc & pf)
№ 1 "Summer Song" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851437.html#msg851437)
№ 2 "Valentine" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851437.html#msg867353)
№ 3 "Sparrows Hopping on the Wet Sidewalk" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906166.html#msg906166) || MIDI on YT (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mbeg-pyJfvI&list=PLFZD0TBMaPuXbxstv6cQeRGw1tTS1mZBM)

Notebook for Elaina & Anna, Op.128 № 1 "Out for a Walk" (fl/a sx) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851363.html#msg851363)

From the Pit of a Cave in the Cloud, Op.129, soprano & chamber group (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg929490.html#msg929490)

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

The Young Lady Holding a Phone in Her Teeth, Op.130 {work-in-progress} (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg902814.html#msg928148)

Visions fugitives de nouveau, Op.131 (pf solo)
№ 1: One Leaf (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg904373.html#msg904373)
№ 2: Versuch eines Milonga (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905203.html#msg905203)
№ 3: Beneath the Clear Sky (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905823.html#msg905823)
№ 4: That Tickles! (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905868.html#msg905868)
№ 5: Stephen Goes to California (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905880.html#msg905880)
№ 6: Kay's Blue Crabs (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905898.html#msg905898)
№ 7: Questionable Insistence (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905904.html#msg905904)
№ 8: Morning Prayer (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906036.html#msg906036)

https://www.youtube.com/v/FfL_20Sksc8

№ 9: Bunny Keeping Still (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906077.html#msg906077)
№ 10: Gamboling Squirrels (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906078.html#msg906078)
№ 11: The Street Musician (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906783.html#msg906783)
№ 12: The Shade of an Oak (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906789.html#msg906789)
№ 13: "Could you change one more thing?" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907005.html#msg907005)
№ 14: Waiting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907009.html#msg907009)
№ 15: Bicycling in Boston Common (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907002.html#msg907002)
№ 16: Mist on the Harbor (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907205.html#msg907205)
№ 17: Peter Moves to Montréal (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907206.html#msg907206)
№ 18: Seeing a Long-Since-Cancelled Stamp (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907207.html#msg907207)
№ 19: ... but his mind is elsewhere (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907528.html#msg907528)
№ 20: Starless Summer Night (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907530.html#msg907530) || MIDI on YT (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxjZWHrSBk0&list=PLFZD0TBMaPuXnfPJDhCKfIhkI_1eLROX9)

Neither do I condemn thee, Op.132 for flute duet  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg916020.html#msg916020)

A whimsical Canon:

http://www.youtube.com/v/B6xeqrcavUQ

Saltmarsh Stomp, Op.134 for clarinet choir in 15 parts (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg924808.html#msg924808)

http://www.youtube.com/v/7DCc2sD2KAk

Ear Buds (The dream of a young man in the woods, listening), Op.135 for symphonic band (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg922013.html#msg922013)

http://www.youtube.com/v/ZSMo90L5xJA

Darkest Doings, Op.136 {work-in-progress} (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg926870.html#msg926870)

Things Like Bliss, Op.137 {work-in-progress} (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg929310.html#msg929310)

8 Oct 2013 recital at King's Chapel (http://instantencore.com/music/details.aspx?PId=5106840)

Henningmusick at ReverbNation (http://www.reverbnation.com/karlhenning).

Henningmusick at Instant Encore (http://instantencore.com/contributor/contributor.aspx?CId=5142566).

About an hour's worth of Henningmusick, too, at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1)

The 9th Ear at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/9th-ear).

And: Maria appears on the evening news in DC (http://www.wjla.com/articles/2014/04/cold-weather-approaches-cherry-blossoms-pass-peak-102154.html).

Maria's harpsichord (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg922817.html#msg922817)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 01, 2016, 10:08:29 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 29, 2015, 06:28:12 AM
[...] Secondly, I am starting to think of a quartet for clarinet, two guitars and double-bass, Things Like Bliss (title courtesy of Mandryka).


I had, indeed (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg929310.html#msg929310) . . . had not meant to leave it sit so long, and yet . . . November and December came and went, and I did not apply myself to discovering where to go.  I always meant for it to be a brief interlude, perhaps four minutes.  I have started the new year out with composing more of it, and I think I may finish it this evening (it is at this point very nearly done).


Finish it, though I still need to get one of my guitarist friends' opinion on the repeated-note figure;  that may require some slight recomposition.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 01, 2016, 10:16:16 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 18, 2015, 09:49:58 AM
Made a start

As to this, I can go either way.  Charles, Jim & yrs truly are perhaps going to meet after all, this next week, to decide on the March 9th Ear concerts Charles is organizing.  (Those are the immediate motivation for finishing up Things Like Bliss.)  All things being even, I am ready to finish the piece, and in time for the concert (19 March, I think);  but I much prefer for "the group" to agree to support the project.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 01, 2016, 02:35:52 PM
Okay, possibly done:


[ old file removed ]
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 01, 2016, 06:26:16 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 01, 2016, 02:35:52 PM
Okay, possibly done:

Gosh. I am entertaining a mad idea, on the order of . . . Da capo . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 02, 2016, 08:57:00 AM
At first I did think practically a literal Da capo.  But of course, in the morning light, I am working a (gently) through-composed repeat of sorts.  Wonder if it will work?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 02, 2016, 09:05:30 AM
So I was working on the quasi-da-capo expansion of Bliss, and also thinking that I've already sent yesterday's version of the score to the other three players. And I think, why not use the fact that we will sit down and read the piece through together, as an occasion for experiment?

For even when I was thinking of adding the expression Da capo, and writing a "second ending," the thought occurred to me to add a footnote, "Da capo optional, but preferred."  Such a notation is no longer practical, the way that I have expanded the piece.  I decided to bring both versions of the piece to the rehearsal (whenever that may be).  And my thought now is, that there is no need for me to decide for one version over the other, but to allow both versions to exist (since, really, I have no quarrel with the "original," yesterday version of the piece).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 02, 2016, 09:07:38 AM
Here is the (only slightly modified since yesterday) score of Version 1:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 02, 2016, 09:08:33 AM
Here is Version 2, which I am very close to perfectly contented with:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 02, 2016, 09:47:59 AM
And for your bemusement and consideration, the twain versions:

https://www.youtube.com/v/jGkVt7TQfl0

https://www.youtube.com/v/V-KeuEdIL4U
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 03, 2016, 10:19:04 AM
Just a start, so far.

Edit :: old version deleted
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on January 03, 2016, 08:12:44 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 02, 2016, 09:47:59 AM
And for your bemusement and consideration, the twain versions:

https://www.youtube.com/v/jGkVt7TQfl0

https://www.youtube.com/v/V-KeuEdIL4U

Karl, I know these are the MIDI versions, but I can really imagine this piece going over well for an audience. It has an immediate accessibility and it puts the listener into a sort of hypnosis. The repeated patterns remind a bit of Reich --- is this a fair comparison? Anyway, I really enjoyed this, Karl. Quite pleasant and soothing even.

P.S. What's the instrumentation? I like the combination of instruments. Okay, I see it's clarinet, two guitars, and contrabass.

I'm reminded of Reich's Nagoya Guitars (arr. of Nagoya Marimbas for some odd reason:

https://www.youtube.com/v/39zankJrPAI
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 04, 2016, 01:27:41 AM
Thanks, John, glad you like it!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 04, 2016, 03:30:48 AM
As Luke has hinted . . . two of the "games" I played with Things Like Bliss are, trying to maintain rhythmic interest while keeping the entire piece in the same time signature;  and a fresh attempt at a "white-note" composition (a bit of Augenmusik, since it is the clarinet in A which reads everything in C).  There is but a single non-A-Major tone in the whole piece . . . not structural, per se, but only ornamental (I think).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 04, 2016, 04:47:30 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on January 03, 2016, 08:12:44 PM
Karl, I know these are the MIDI versions, but I can really imagine this piece going over well for an audience. It has an immediate accessibility and it puts the listener into a sort of hypnosis. The repeated patterns remind a bit of Reich --- is this a fair comparison?

Quite possibly.  I've not listened to much Reich in a while, though I do not mind repeating that The Desert Music made a powerfully positive impression while I was in Charlottesville.  The more immediate models I am aware of, are King Crimson and The Penguin Café Orchestra.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 04, 2016, 04:59:47 AM
Well, it looks as if there will, at last, be a 9th Ear meeting this Wednesday.  Will report . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Monsieur Croche on January 04, 2016, 12:33:44 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 04, 2016, 03:30:48 AM
As Luke has hinted . . . two of the "games" I played with Things Like Bliss are, trying to maintain rhythmic interest while keeping the entire piece in the same time signature;  and a fresh attempt at a "white-note" composition (a bit of Augenmusik, since it is the clarinet in A which reads everything in C).  There is but a single non-A-Major tone in the whole piece . . . not structural, per se, but only ornamental (I think).

If you don't know of these, I think you would not only enjoy hearing them, but technically, since at least Hymn II is a sustained work which stays entirely within the limits of a diatonic scale [white note music, indeed] and imo quite successfully, there is that aspect of technical interest as well.

Nikolai Korndorf ~  Hymn II and Hymn III.

Hymn III is an hommage to Mahler, and without having written anything directly 'Mahler like,' has an wonderful essence of that composer. [I think this, too, sits rigorously within the limits of 'diatonic only'.. a lovely piece, too, imo.

I haven't found any of these available to audition in part or full on youtube, so that leaves either a library, or take the plunge and purchase...
http://www.discogs.com/Nikolai-Korndorf-A-New-Heaven-Hymn-II-Hymn-III/release/7053408


Best regards.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on January 04, 2016, 12:41:13 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 04, 2016, 01:27:41 AM
Thanks, John, glad you like it!

You're welcome, Karl. Keep up the good work!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on January 04, 2016, 12:43:09 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 04, 2016, 04:47:30 AM
Quite possibly.  I've not listened to much Reich in a while, though I do not mind repeating that The Desert Music made a powerfully positive impression while I was in Charlottesville.  The more immediate models I am aware of, are King Crimson and The Penguin Café Orchestra.

Very nice indeed. Need to seriously revisit The Desert Music (it's been years). Didn't know this work made an everlasting impression on you.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 04, 2016, 01:03:47 PM
Quote from: Monsieur Croche on January 04, 2016, 12:33:44 PM
If you don't know of these, I think you would not only enjoy hearing them, but technically, since at least Hymn II is a sustained work which stays entirely within the limits of a diatonic scale [white note music, indeed] and imo quite successfully, there is that aspect of technical interest as well.

Nikolai Korndorf ~  Hymn II and Hymn III.

Hymn III is an hommage to Mahler, and without having written anything directly 'Mahler like,' has an wonderful essence of that composer. [I think this, too, sits rigorously within the limits of 'diatonic only'.. a lovely piece, too, imo.

I haven't found any of these available to audition in part or full on youtube, so that leaves either a library, or take the plunge and purchase...
http://www.discogs.com/Nikolai-Korndorf-A-New-Heaven-Hymn-II-Hymn-III/release/7053408


Best regards.

Thanks for the suggestion!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 04, 2016, 01:07:30 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on January 04, 2016, 12:43:09 PM
Very nice indeed. Need to seriously revisit The Desert Music (it's been years). Didn't know this work made an everlasting impression on you.

Well, to a degree it is the William Carlos Williams connection (I was partly raised in the town where Dr Williams practiced as a pediatrician).  And in the first movement (which I later learnt was a lick Reich was fond of recycling) I loved that he actually moved through different harmonies  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on January 04, 2016, 01:12:52 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 04, 2016, 01:07:30 PM
Well, to a degree it is the William Carlos Williams connection (I was partly raised in the town where Dr Williams practiced as a pediatrician).  And in the first movement (which I later learnt was a lick Reich was fond of recycling) I loved that he actually moved through different harmonies  8)

Very cool, Karl. 8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 04, 2016, 02:50:25 PM
True to my intention, I composed a few measures more on the bus ride into town, and at lunch (after beginning to read Luke's MS.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 04, 2016, 02:51:00 PM
And, since as yet it is so brief, I have an only-slightly-shrunk mp3:

Edit :: old version deleted
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 05, 2016, 04:49:43 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 04, 2016, 04:59:47 AM
Well, it looks as if there will, at last, be a 9th Ear meeting this Wednesday.  Will report . . . .

And Jim Dalton got back to me to say that the 32nd-note figures are playable at the new tempo. (Quarter-note at 104 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg929310.html#msg929310) was not at all realistic; and at any rate, 96 feels to the composer as if it had always been the perfect tempo.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 05, 2016, 02:34:51 PM
Reflecting today's progress:
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 05, 2016, 02:51:07 PM
I must confess ... if Saul were still here at GMG, this piece would bring him pain ....
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 06, 2016, 04:01:11 AM
More work on the bus ride this morning.  Having a lot of fun writing this one.

Originally, I was thinking three movements, but in the back of my mind this was seeming template-ish.  I quickly moved (a day or two ago) to thoughts of four movements.  This morning, as I was toweling off after the morning ablutions, the thought flitted through my sleepy neurons, Viola Sonata . . . Clarinet Sonata . . . what instrument next?  Va Sta in three movements, Cl Sta in four . . . five movements for the third?

And then I thought, no, I'll cast the Clarinet Sonata in five movements, with a short clarinet unaccompanied mvt, and the three middle movements attacca (or does that just make it three big movements?)

I was also originally thinking that the whole piece would run half an hour, but as I start taping out the five movements, we just may run the clock to 40 minutes, if we can make it worth the audience's time.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters and SAUL!!!
Post by: Cato on January 06, 2016, 10:23:37 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 05, 2016, 02:51:07 PM
I must confess ... if Saul were still here at GMG, this piece would bring him pain ....

Saul, Saul, why dost thou persecute me?!"   0:)

For newer members, Saul was an acolyte of Mendelssohn and according to Saul, Music reached its height with Mendelssohn, and it has been downhill since then...


...except for Saul's music, which showed the terrible dangers of computerized "So You Want To  Be a Composer" programs.   ??? ??? ??? :o :o :o
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 06, 2016, 10:28:47 AM
He almost sounded as if he knew a little bit of what he was talking about — until you listened to his actual "compositions" . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Luke on January 06, 2016, 11:06:39 AM
Karl, as usual you are too generous...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 06, 2016, 11:11:44 AM
(* blush *)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 06, 2016, 01:56:38 PM
Quick arrangement for my choir's rehearsal tomorrow, and for this Sunday's service.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 06, 2016, 05:33:59 PM
Reflecting today's work.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 07, 2016, 03:27:05 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 06, 2016, 05:33:59 PM
Reflecting today's work.

Even apart from the dynamics I should add, I am wondering if mm.41-53 are quite "done";  but that is part of the process.

Scribbled three measures more on the bus ride this morning . . . I expect to "fill out my quota" over lunchtime.  With choir rehearsal tonight, I'm not sure I'll manage to update the Sibelius file;  but if not, tomorrow is another day . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 07, 2016, 03:45:54 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 07, 2016, 03:27:05 AM
Even apart from the dynamics I should add, I am wondering if mm.41-53 are quite "done";  but that is part of the process.

Scribbled three measures more on the bus ride this morning . . . I expect to "fill out my quota" over lunchtime.  With choir rehearsal tonight, I'm not sure I'll manage to update the Sibelius file;  but if not, tomorrow is another day . . . .

The sonata so far strikes me as a great "wild man's dance"  8)  ! And bars 28-40 are most excellent: love the piano part there!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 07, 2016, 04:02:59 AM
Well, I am so far running on hardly anything more musical than what I think would be a blast to play for an audience.  I hope that actual music may prove a collateral incident   8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 07, 2016, 05:18:29 AM
Oh, Cato!  To answer one question, my thought is to keep the piano accompaniment toccata-ish in the first movement.  We shall see if I can maintain that;  if I can reserve "genuine pedaling" until movement ii., I should somehow like that.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 07, 2016, 06:33:46 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 07, 2016, 05:18:29 AM
Oh, Cato!  To answer one question, my thought is to keep the piano accompaniment toccata-ish in the first movement.  We shall see if I can maintain that;  if I can reserve "genuine pedaling" until movement ii., I should somehow like that.

Aha!  I thought the ghost of Prokofiev was in the air...or the ink!   0:) :D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 07, 2016, 06:44:12 AM
Mind you, in my arbitrary way I scrawled that I plan on a 12-minute first movement.  We shall see whether I can manage that or (wait . for . it . . .) if I have another think coming . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 07, 2016, 07:15:32 AM
There was a meeting of three-fourths of 9th Ear last night, basically to firm up the programs for 18 March at the Church of the Advent (at which we have, say, 20 minutes of a composite concert) and 19 March at the Nave Gallery (a/k/a Clarendon Hill Presbyterian Church, a full concert all our own).  Jim Dalton, Charles Turner, and yours truly attended last night.

18 March program to include (in part):

Dalton: new piece for clarinet and guitar
Turner: Suma Beach for soprano and shakuhachi
kh: just what everyone was expecting, as arranged for clarinet, mandocello & double-bass

19 March program to include (in part):

Dalton: new piece for clarinet and guitar
Dalton: songs for voice & guitar
Turner: Suma Beach for soprano and shakuhachi
Turner: KOAN, a miniature opera for two singers and chamber group

Henningmusick:
just what everyone was expecting, as arranged for clarinet, mandocello & double-bass
Things Like Bliss for clarinet, two guitars & double-bass
Three Things That Begin With 'C' for clarinet and horn

An idea that Charles has had, and which has been floated by Triad (but wants inking in), is having Triad sing some of our music on this Nave Gallery concert.  It would be Charles's O miei dolci animali and my own Agnus Dei, from the first Triad concert;  and Jim has two short pieces which would be easy for the group to learn.

There is a Triad Rep Committee meeting this Monday, so we may possibly have a firm answer then.

Oh!  Last year, I began writing Darkest Doings, the idea being (since Charles is engaging a violist and marimbist for his KOAN), it might be good to have two "operatic" pieces on the program, and give the hired hands more employment.  I left Darkest Doings in that just-begun state, pending (well) this meeting, because my piece would probably run to 20 minutes, I think, and I wondered if the consensus would be that such a piece would too much dominate the concert.  Last night Charles (obliquely, diplomatically) indicated that if I had a piece to use the hired instrumentalists, I could share the cost of hiring them.  Okay, I get that;  but on the other hand, on the last 9th Ear concert, I made Peter Bloom and Dan Meyers available to Charles for a piece of his, at no cost to him.

There was no need for me formally to decline the invitation — we went on to sort out what pieces we have ready for the program, and I simply suggested a number of pieces of mine, and made no mention of Darkest Doings.  What I shall do with the Doings, I am not at present sure.  At some point, I may slightly rescore it so that it would suit a k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble program;  I certainly still like the idea of setting that scene from "the Scottish play."
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 07, 2016, 01:32:05 PM
And today's edition:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 08, 2016, 05:06:04 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 06, 2016, 01:56:38 PM
Quick arrangement for my choir's rehearsal tomorrow, and for this Sunday's service.

This went quite well last night.  There is a note or two which gives a couple of my sopranos some difficulty, but I believe we can sort that out Sunday morning.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 08, 2016, 05:13:20 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 02, 2016, 09:47:59 AM
And for your bemusement and consideration, the twain versions:

https://www.youtube.com/v/jGkVt7TQfl0

https://www.youtube.com/v/V-KeuEdIL4U

One of my co-workers who has been warmly supportive of my work (has always been interested in the latest piece, and came to a couple of our King's Chapel concerts) has been out of the office for several months.  I found out a month or so ago that he has lung cancer, which grew worse over a period of time when he was trying to cure it by "natural methods."

Joel has been out of the office, as I say, for several months, but he is still an employee, his email address is active.  So, as I do periodically, when I sent the YouTube video of Things Like Bliss to a select list of co-workers, I included Joel.

Just heard from his this morning (the first I've had word from him since his indisposition).  He writes:

QuoteI like it—very soothing

The music, then, does as I wished.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on January 08, 2016, 03:11:18 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 07, 2016, 01:32:05 PM
And today's edition:
Just wanna say, bar 3 of this is rhythmic genius 8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 08, 2016, 05:42:15 PM
(* blush *)

And the latest:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 09, 2016, 05:55:14 AM
Relaxed morning . . . now that the guitarist confirms that those repeated notes are executable, preparing versions of Things Like Bliss for flute (for PHB) and cello (for KSP).

Just got a wicked textual idea, too . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 09, 2016, 07:26:04 AM
And I've prepared the dual-guitar part for Jim & Aaron to read Things Like Bliss.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 09, 2016, 08:29:29 AM
Only a bagatelle.  When at Charles's house for the 9th Ear meeting Wednesday, his toy piano was on the dining room table, and I thought, Why not write a piece for shakuhachi and toy piano?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Luke on January 09, 2016, 08:42:37 AM
A question I have often asked myself!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 09, 2016, 08:42:58 AM
Quote from: Luke on January 09, 2016, 08:42:37 AM
A question I have often asked myself!

And well?  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Luke on January 09, 2016, 08:51:37 AM
Once I've got the sarangi, washboard and tuba trio done. ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Luke on January 09, 2016, 08:53:28 AM
Although I jest - in fact toy piano and shakuhachi are genuinely two of my favourite instruments. Plus, Cage would have approved!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 09, 2016, 08:56:10 AM
Yes, and James will glower off in the distance.

It's a great bit of luck, that Charles has studied and plays shakuhachi.  I don't think I've tried to make a sound, or I have, and failed dismally.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on January 09, 2016, 06:44:59 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 02, 2016, 09:47:59 AM
And for your bemusement and consideration, the twain versions:

https://www.youtube.com/v/jGkVt7TQfl0

https://www.youtube.com/v/V-KeuEdIL4U
They both have a Les Six feel. 8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Monsieur Croche on January 10, 2016, 02:28:22 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 09, 2016, 08:29:29 AM
Only a bagatelle.  When at Charles's house for the 9th Ear meeting Wednesday, his toy piano was on the dining room table, and I thought, Why not write a piece for shakuhachi and toy piano?[/i]

But What A Fantastic Timbrel Palette!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 10, 2016, 03:10:37 AM
Quote from: jochanaan on January 09, 2016, 06:44:59 PM
They both have a Les Six feel. 8)

Musiques d'ameublement?  8)

I've adapted version 2 for flute, shall I send?  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 10, 2016, 03:12:12 AM
Quote from: Monsieur Croche on January 10, 2016, 02:28:22 AM
But What A Fantastic Timbrel Palette!

I must have picked the idea up, rather than invented it on my own.  Which means I can call it a great idea, with no immodesty.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Monsieur Croche on January 10, 2016, 05:04:21 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 10, 2016, 03:12:12 AM
I must have picked the idea up, rather than invented it on my own.  Which means I can call it a great idea, with no immodesty.

Ha! Seeing a toy piano and then "seeing a Shakuhachi with it" is from the outside,
"Guy looks at toy piano, thinks, "Hmmmm, Shakuhachi."

It is identical to seeing the postman's bicycle, noticing the seat, then seeing the handlebars and thinking, "Hmmmm, Bull's Head!"

Now, about the actual writing of the piece, that's another story  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 10, 2016, 06:25:19 AM
In fact, a toy piano can give us Beethoven:

(https://futureworldblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/beethoven-schroeder.jpg?w=630)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on January 10, 2016, 08:26:26 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 10, 2016, 03:10:37 AM
Musiques d'ameublement?  8)

I've adapted version 2 for flute, shall I send?  :)
Mais oui. 8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 10, 2016, 08:31:39 AM
Done!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 11, 2016, 05:03:02 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 09, 2016, 05:55:14 AM
Just got a wicked textual idea, too . . . .

And have now begun acting upon the idea, yea, even unto an initial draft . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 11, 2016, 05:45:34 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 11, 2016, 05:03:02 AM
And have now begun acting upon the idea, yea, even unto an initial draft . . . .

I am hoping that the Lord Ganesh will not become jealous because of this!   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on January 11, 2016, 05:57:27 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 15, 2015, 06:21:51 AM
Catone in Ashtabula

What??? A long lost opera by P.D.Q. Bach?  :D  I read forward and backwards from that post but could find nothing that makes sense of that. Explain please.

I was once trapped in Ashtabula for several weeks in 1977. It was my first post as an Army recruiter. But before permanently settling in, I was transferred to the Cuyahoga Falls recruiting station. Thank god.

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 11, 2016, 06:01:08 AM
I don't know as any proper sense can be made of it, Sarge! Just a fleeting (and municipally erroneous) reference to our Cato being a Buckeye.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on January 11, 2016, 06:09:11 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 11, 2016, 06:01:08 AM
I don't know as any proper sense can be made of it, Sarge! Just a fleeting (and municipally erroneous) reference to our Cato being a Buckeye.

I thought it must have some reference to Cato (our Cato), like perhaps you knew he was visiting the city. Anyway, just reading those three words made me laugh, so...good job!

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 11, 2016, 06:11:54 AM
It's a town whose recollection makes me a little sad, as a classmate from Wooster who was native to Ashtabula is no longer with us.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 11, 2016, 06:12:18 AM
Oh, and thanks for giving Things Like Bliss a test drive!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on January 11, 2016, 06:13:26 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 11, 2016, 06:12:18 AM
Oh, and thanks for giving Things Like Bliss a test drive!

A splendid vehicle. It's good enough to buy!

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 11, 2016, 07:03:23 AM
Quote from: Cato on January 11, 2016, 05:45:34 AM
I am hoping that the Lord Ganesh will not become jealous because of this!   0:)

Well, a trusted colleague and old friend has cautioned me that he feels a parody text in this case would be particularly ill advised.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 11, 2016, 07:20:41 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 11, 2016, 06:01:08 AM
I don't know as any proper sense can be made of it, Sarge! Just a fleeting (and municipally erroneous) reference to our Cato being a Buckeye.

Ashtabula sounds Latin-ish...sort of!   0:)

In fact we visited the town two years ago: we rather liked it, so it must have improved in the last c. 40 years since Sarge lived there!   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on January 11, 2016, 08:39:25 AM
Quote from: Cato on January 11, 2016, 07:20:41 AM
Ashtabula sounds Latin-ish...sort of!   0:)

In fact we visited the town two years ago: we rather liked it, so it must have improved in the last c. 40 years since Sarge lived there!   0:)

There was nothing really wrong with Ashtabula (besides the brutal winters and the distance to major cities). But I wanted to be stationed closer to my family and hometown (in Wayne County). It was almost a two hour drive from Ashtabula to my hometown during those 55mph interstate days. Cuyahoga Falls was less than a half hour from home.

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 11, 2016, 08:49:51 AM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on January 11, 2016, 08:39:25 AM
There was nothing really wrong with Ashtabula (besides the brutal winters and the distance to major cities). But I wanted to be stationed closer to my family and hometown (in Wayne County). It was almost a two hour drive from Ashtabula to my hometown during those 55mph interstate days. Cuyahoga Falls was less than a half hour from home.

Sarge

Wayne County!  Truly God's country!  0:)   Karl should know that area well also!  0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 12, 2016, 02:58:43 AM
Of late I think of Orrville . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 12, 2016, 03:08:25 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 12, 2016, 02:58:43 AM
Of late I think of Orrville . . . .

Home of Smucker's !!! 8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 12, 2016, 06:51:28 AM
Allow me to recommend the Clarinet Sonata found back on page 287 here: a really fun work, with great dialogue so to speak, between the clarinet and piano, especially bars 66 and afterward. 

And if you have not yet clicked on the YouTube offering of Things Like Bliss, do that as well.

Contrasting the two will absolutely be of interest, especially to newer GMG members.  The latter proving Schoenberg's statement that one can still create great work in traditional forms, the former proving that non-traditional forms can bring great fun and tickle the ears as well as the ivories!
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 14, 2016, 08:13:27 AM
After five days' unauthorized absence   :( I've written fresh measures for the Clarinet Sonata today.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 15, 2016, 04:30:37 AM
Incorporating yesterday's work.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on January 17, 2016, 09:50:24 AM
Quote from: Cato on January 12, 2016, 03:08:25 AM
Home of Smucker's !!! 8)

My mother tells the story of why her brother, who was taken on a school field trip to the Smucker's plant in the 40s, never ate jam or jelly again. Apparently the workers didn't bother to sort out the rotten fruit or the insect or worm infested fruit. Just dumped it all in the vats  ???  Never bothered me though. Smucker's was a childhood delight.  :D

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 17, 2016, 09:57:02 AM
Actually Friday's work
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 17, 2016, 11:08:50 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 07, 2016, 07:15:32 AM
There was a meeting of three-fourths of 9th Ear last night, basically to firm up the programs for 18 March at the Church of the Advent (at which we have, say, 20 minutes of a composite concert) and 19 March at the Nave Gallery (a/k/a Clarendon Hill Presbyterian Church, a full concert all our own).  Jim Dalton, Charles Turner, and yours truly attended last night.

18 March program to include (in part):

Dalton: new piece for clarinet and guitar
Turner: Suma Beach for soprano and shakuhachi
kh: just what everyone was expecting, as arranged for clarinet, mandocello & double-bass

19 March program to include (in part):

Dalton: new piece for clarinet and guitar
Dalton: songs for voice & guitar
Turner: Suma Beach for soprano and shakuhachi
Turner: KOAN, a miniature opera for two singers and chamber group

Henningmusick:
just what everyone was expecting, as arranged for clarinet, mandocello & double-bass
Things Like Bliss for clarinet, two guitars & double-bass
Three Things That Begin With 'C' for clarinet and horn

An idea that Charles has had, and which has been floated by Triad (but wants inking in), is having Triad sing some of our music on this Nave Gallery concert.  It would be Charles's O miei dolci animali and my own Agnus Dei, from the first Triad concert;  and Jim has two short pieces which would be easy for the group to learn.

There is a Triad Rep Committee meeting this Monday, so we may possibly have a firm answer then.

Oh!  Last year, I began writing Darkest Doings, the idea being (since Charles is engaging a violist and marimbist for his KOAN), it might be good to have two "operatic" pieces on the program, and give the hired hands more employment.  I left Darkest Doings in that just-begun state, pending (well) this meeting, because my piece would probably run to 20 minutes, I think, and I wondered if the consensus would be that such a piece would too much dominate the concert.  Last night Charles (obliquely, diplomatically) indicated that if I had a piece to use the hired instrumentalists, I could share the cost of hiring them.  Okay, I get that;  but on the other hand, on the last 9th Ear concert, I made Peter Bloom and Dan Meyers available to Charles for a piece of his, at no cost to him.

There was no need for me formally to decline the invitation — we went on to sort out what pieces we have ready for the program, and I simply suggested a number of pieces of mine, and made no mention of Darkest Doings.  What I shall do with the Doings, I am not at present sure.  At some point, I may slightly rescore it so that it would suit a k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble program;  I certainly still like the idea of setting that scene from "the Scottish play."

The 19 March program is being nixed, various reasons.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on January 17, 2016, 11:16:39 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 17, 2016, 11:08:50 AM
The 19 March program is being nixed, various reasons.

Do you mean the program is being changed or the concert cancelled?

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 17, 2016, 11:29:11 AM
Concert cancelled;  Charles was hoping to fold Triad into the concert, and that will not be possible;  and since he would be hiring a number of musicians for his 7-minute mini-opera (and even though he believes the musicians should be paid), he finds it (quite reasonably, I think) too great an outlay for so brief a piece.

We'll still play our segment of the 18 March concert at the Church of the Advent.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 18, 2016, 08:23:00 AM
Quite a bit of progress this morning, actually.

[ Edit :: minor adjustments as yet ]
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 18, 2016, 01:13:57 PM
Done for the day, pleased with the progress.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 19, 2016, 03:22:18 AM
Hmm . . . for mm. 152-159, should I take the right hand (say, mid-m.152) and move it to the right hand staff (bass clef), and then use an ottava bassa line for the left hand for mm.155-159? Luke?

I haven't had my first cup of tea yet, and now I half-fear I've written notes too low for the (standard) piano, although the Sibelius sounds library represents everything . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Luke on January 19, 2016, 04:46:13 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 19, 2016, 03:22:18 AM
Hmm . . . for mm. 152-159, should I take the right hand (say, mid-m.152) and move it to the right hand staff (bass clef), and then use an ottava bassa line for the left hand for mm.155-159? Luke?

I haven't had my first cup of tea yet, and now I half-fear I've written notes too low for the (standard) piano, although the Sibelius sounds library represents everything . . . .

Yes, I'd definitely do both of those things, but I'd start them at the beginning of that section (m148). It's a two part counterpoint played by the two hands, so why not? Also then it's consistent with m160 and following.

It's not too low, though, that bottom B.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 19, 2016, 05:05:20 AM
Thanks, excellent suggestion!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 19, 2016, 05:06:25 AM
And another reason to use the ottava bassa line, if all those ledger lines throw off a clarinetist's eye.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 19, 2016, 03:13:50 PM
And, pushing along . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 20, 2016, 01:52:56 PM
And for today:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 21, 2016, 03:19:13 AM
Still thinking about the latest passage.  I have a nagging feeling it wants something;  but I am not yet certain that this is any musical problem here, or an unease from some external source.

What might it need?

1. A strategically placed additional event here or there?

2. Faster tempo (Tempo primo?) at m.204?

3. If (2.), some insertion or other at m.204?

4. Is it, in fact, all right?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 21, 2016, 06:41:59 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 21, 2016, 03:19:13 AM
Still thinking about the latest passage.  I have a nagging feeling it wants something;  but I am not yet certain that this is any musical problem here, or an unease from some external source.

What might it need?

1. A strategically placed additional event here or there?

2. Faster tempo (Tempo primo?) at m.204?

3. If (2.), some insertion or other at m.204?

4. Is it, in fact, all right?

One idea: rather than the half-notes for the 7ths in the right hand of the piano, use a 16th note and a dotted 8th tied to a quarter.  That would echo e.g. the clarinet's similar figure in bar 189.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 21, 2016, 06:49:36 AM
Thanks; I was thinking of "activating" those dyads somehow (thinking of Bunny Keeping Still from the Visions fugitives de nouveau).  Your suggestion encourages the thought that this may be the solution!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 22, 2016, 03:01:58 AM
Well, working on the bus this morning, I think I did something of almost everything.  I'll let it cure, and review this evening.  Among the possibilities:


What did I do this morning?

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 22, 2016, 02:32:22 PM
Et voilà
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 22, 2016, 06:40:20 PM
I expect I may modify further, but (a) I feel this passage is getting close to I like it, and (b) I am comfortable with pressing on.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 23, 2016, 11:17:24 AM
https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/op102-ii-suspension-bridge-in-daves-shed

https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/op102-iii-tango-in-boston
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 24, 2016, 09:54:05 AM
I think I see my path to the conclusion of the first movement.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 24, 2016, 04:08:11 PM
I think I have made my way honestly to the final double-bar, which is not to say that I do not still have detail to add.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 25, 2016, 08:28:20 AM
When I called it a day last night, I felt only a slight nagging sensation about the last two bars, which represent a substantial improvement on the first version, which does not seem to survive even in a draught.  This morning, I feel much better about the ending, and am 92.4% inclined to leave it as is.  At lunchtime just now, I read through the whole score, and I have an idea for a slight change.  I'll work it up in Sibelius when I get home, and will put it to The People!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 25, 2016, 01:53:53 PM
Good news:  Carolyn (who accompanied Dana in the Va Sonata) likes it.

Emendation:  Really likes it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 25, 2016, 03:41:38 PM
In the event, I did change the ending; very slightly, really, but I think it an enormous improvement.

A few other comparatively minor changes;  and added rehearsal letters.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 26, 2016, 03:32:00 AM
Tim writes from Alabama, and asked for a contra-alto part to substitute for the contrabass in Saltmarsh Stomp.  There are only two notes which are too low for the contra-alto clarinet, and it does no serious hurt to the texture to cast those two notes an octave higher.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 26, 2016, 08:59:10 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 25, 2016, 03:41:38 PM
In the event, I did change the ending; very slightly, really, but I think it an enormous improvement.

Quote from: karlhenning on January 25, 2016, 08:28:20 AM
I'll work it up in Sibelius when I get home, and will put it to The People!

The People say Yay!   8)  The little 16th-note flourish in the piano does accentuate that chord in the top octaves even more.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 26, 2016, 09:00:39 AM
Huzzah!
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 27, 2016, 02:53:33 AM
Monday, I made a start on Boulez est mort. Yesterday, I took a sort of break;  musically all I did was prepare an E-flat contra-alto part for Tim, and start proofing the first movement. This morning, I found some more dynamics modifications for the last page or two of the score.

I think that today will see a continuation of earnest effort to map territory of the second movement.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 29, 2016, 04:02:42 PM
Well, I have done at least a little work every day on the second movement each day. In some ways, I have been very pleased; but little is "finished," or rather, there is too much, the focus is lost. Some excision and juggling is needed before I can even show anything. I think it may be another case of, only a little work is necessary, but it's got to be the right work.

In the balance is: I thought I wanted to start the second movement with three minutes of piano before the clarinet comes in. If that's going to work, I need to seriously clean up what I've got. I'll putter in the morning, and see how it goes. It's a puzzle: I've been at work, but seem to have nothing to show for it; yet when I set to in morning, the "footprint" will count for something, and possibly, for a great deal.

Another idea which either I'll find the means to execute, or I'll elide: I'm thinking of non-repetition in the piano. We shall see.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 29, 2016, 04:23:46 PM
And, there is the coincidence (but is it truly coincidence?) of listening today to the Messiaen Et exspecto resurrectionem mortuorum, at just a time when the "keeper" material in this week's work borders upon Messiaenville.

At bottom, I think I just need to trust the eraser. I've been a little spoilt, having relatively seldom needed recourse to the eraser of late.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 30, 2016, 03:59:03 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 29, 2016, 04:23:46 PM
... the "keeper" material in this week's work borders upon Messiaenville.

In what way?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 30, 2016, 05:23:09 AM
Clangor
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 30, 2016, 05:43:32 AM
Well, I was (happily) mistaken in my feeling that excision and juggling was needed.  In the event, I found that something simpler still has "repaired" the whole:  I inserted one measure (4), and extended the pedal through m.7, and now (for the moment, anyhow) I am content with the start—and I still have additional sketches from yesterday and Thursday to fold in.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 30, 2016, 05:48:12 AM
And a reduced mp3 of this, which just squeaks in as an allowable attachment:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 30, 2016, 07:06:30 AM
About to head out for a cranium-clearing walk, but I have made some more progress.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Monsieur Croche on January 30, 2016, 10:53:40 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 30, 2016, 05:43:32 AM
Well, I was (happily) mistaken in my feeling that excision and juggling was needed.  In the event, I found that something simpler still has "repaired" the whole:  I inserted one measure (4), and extended the pedal through m.7, and now (for the moment, anyhow) I am content with the start—and I still have additional sketches from yesterday and Thursday to fold in.

Do you use a spatula for that, and have you ever had occasion to use a whisk?  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 31, 2016, 02:42:21 AM
An iconic "paper knife"!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Monsieur Croche on January 31, 2016, 03:34:13 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 31, 2016, 02:42:21 AM
An iconic "paper knife"!

Ever resorted to an X-Acto knife and a glued patch -- back in the ''all-paper only paper all the time'' days, natch [and well past the statutes of limitations], so -- it is now safe to confess!  ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 31, 2016, 08:37:00 AM
Quote from: Monsieur Croche on January 31, 2016, 03:34:13 AM
Ever resorted to an X-Acto knife and a glued patch -- back in the ''all-paper only paper all the time'' days, natch [and well past the statutes of limitations], so -- it is now safe to confess!  ;D

Close to it!

Separately . . . I think I have now set up the clarinet's entrance:

Edit :: old version deleted
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on February 01, 2016, 07:04:51 AM
Quote
So where your patience is craved is, if/when you listen to the piece 1, 2 or 3 times, what is your ear's sense of how the piece coheres?

I've heard it now eight or nine times, enjoyed it from the first. It's a great piece. Looking forward to hearing the following movements when they become available. I did have trouble, initially, making sense of the stretch between 5:20 and 7:00. I don't know if it seems more coherent to me now because I'm just familiar with it, or whether it truly makes sense. Perhaps you can help clarify my thoughts. What was the composer's "intention" in that section?  ;D ;)  And is that a deliberate allusion to Beethoven at 2:50? (It also reminds me of a cartoon soundtrack I can't quite identify.) Or maybe I just have an overactive imagination. In any case, I love it, and love the way those repeated notes return and figure in the end.

Sarge
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 01, 2016, 11:54:29 AM
My dear chap, I am touched by your gracious enthusiasm for the piece! Thank you, indeed. When I'm at home, I'll check the timings, and follow up with such answer as I may in fairness make 8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 02, 2016, 01:30:39 AM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on February 01, 2016, 07:04:51 AM
I've heard it now eight or nine times, enjoyed it from the first. It's a great piece. Looking forward to hearing the following movements when they become available. I did have trouble, initially, making sense of the stretch between 5:20 and 7:00. I don't know if it seems more coherent to me now because I'm just familiar with it, or whether it truly makes sense. Perhaps you can help clarify my thoughts. What was the composer's "intention" in that section?  ;D ;)  And is that a deliberate allusion to Beethoven at 2:50? (It also reminds me of a cartoon soundtrack I can't quite identify.) Or maybe I just have an overactive imagination. In any case, I love it, and love the way those repeated notes return and figure in the end.

Sarge

You know, Cato asked the same thing about 02:50 (m.136—hmmm . . . m.136 of the Op.136?...) Maybe every literate listener will hear that, but (pace that certain other thread) I don't believe I intended it  8)  More anon . . . must suit up and push along to the bus.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 02, 2016, 04:09:19 AM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on February 01, 2016, 07:04:51 AM
. . . I did have trouble, initially, making sense of the stretch between 5:20 and 7:00. I don't know if it seems more coherent to me now because I'm just familiar with it, or whether it truly makes sense. Perhaps you can help clarify my thoughts. What was the composer's "intention" in that section?  ;D ;)

When I was first writing the passage that begins at 05:20 (m.208ff.) I was myself nagged (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg948821.html#msg948821)!  One thing was that practically all of the piece so far—even the pared-back Poco adagio of what we might call the subordinate theme—is athletically directional, where at m.208 I start to play a bit coyly with "hang on, I just want to repeat this again a couple of times" minimalism.  The clarinet (and the left hand in an inverted answer) points right to the first measure, which I've disassembled into its components, which in turn I am extending and repeating. (And even the dyads in the right hand, though the rhythmicization is a distraction, points to the same material.)

It's just distant enough (the disassembly and the slower tempo) that your initial puzzlement is explicable (and perhaps even welcomed).  Its derivation from the opening (I think) may become subtly clearer when the metrical modulation brings us back to Tempo primo at [ P ] (m.234), and m.208ff. comes back at the "correct" tempo (m.250ff.)  All that musical insinuation may have subtly "normalized' the m.208ff. passage, so that your ear finds nothing problematic in it now.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 02, 2016, 05:25:33 AM
I did some scribbling for the second movement yesterday.

The pastor at the church whose choir I direct will retire at the end of June.  I shall miss him;  he was entirely welcoming to me, from the evening of my first audition, and he has been a faithful (and musical) stalwart in the tenor section.  After the service the Sunday he generally announced his retirement, I asked him (since this is his last season with our choir) if he had any special musical requests, any pieces he wants to sing.  He did not nominate anything specific, but said simply, "You know I like the classics."

The year when I served as Interim Choir Director at St Paul's, I had the choir sing an easy Victoria motet on Palm Sunday, Puer Hebraeorum.  Thinking that this is a piece which my HTUMC Choir can manage (and that we have weeks to prepare it), most of my musical work last night was in preparation of an English singing edition.

I am also thinking of the Agnus Dei from the Byrd Mass for three voices.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on February 02, 2016, 06:32:00 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 02, 2016, 04:09:19 AM
When I was first writing the passage...

Your nod towards minimalism was something I immediately noticed. Thanks for the explication of that passage, Karl. I will keep it in mind when next I listen.

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on February 02, 2016, 05:54:36 PM
I'd like to hear Karl compose a march. Am I the only who feels this way?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 03, 2016, 03:40:52 AM
Well, we shall see if any occasion arise.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 03, 2016, 03:43:50 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 19, 2015, 03:23:14 AM
Yes, I think so.

http://www.americancomposers.org/2015/10/06/unmr-submission-guidelines-2016/

Well, I guess I do know what the non-communication means:

QuoteIf Selected
•Composers will be notified Late January 2016.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on February 03, 2016, 04:04:32 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 03, 2016, 03:43:50 AM
Well, I guess I do know what the non-communication means:

Incomprehensible.

And yet...The Remnant is still waiting for your next work!  0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 03, 2016, 04:51:55 AM
"I mustn't disappoint my public! They are few, but most agreeable!"
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 03, 2016, 05:15:23 AM
Well, here I think it is . . . I'm coming away from it sort of thinking, egad, how horrid this is, trying to sing it in English.  But maybe it's not really all that horrid . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 03, 2016, 05:18:44 AM
. . . and it may just be that all the counterpoint, the independence of the voices, may just be too tough for my choir.  I'm going to try to teach them, though;  they may just really groove to it.

Easier (and therefore, what I shall start them off with in tomorrow evening's rehearsal) is the Sanctus from the Byrd Mass for three voices.  Tonight, I'll prepare English-language editions of both the Sanctus and the Agnus Dei.

(Easier, both for the choir, and for taping out the English textual underlay . . . .)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on February 03, 2016, 06:43:16 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 03, 2016, 05:15:23 AM
Well, here I think it is . . . I'm coming away from it sort of thinking, egad, how horrid this is, trying to sing it in English.  But maybe it's not really all that horrid . . . .

e.g. Half notes for articles and prepositions are a hassle, but it could still sound fine.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 03, 2016, 06:51:14 AM
Quote from: Cato on February 03, 2016, 06:43:16 AM
e.g. Half notes for articles and prepositions are a hassle, but it could still sound fine.

I can fix some of those, without difficulty.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 03, 2016, 02:46:30 PM
Okay, mildly improved Pueri Heb., and here is the Byrd Sanctus, too.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Monsieur Croche on February 04, 2016, 12:57:31 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on February 02, 2016, 05:54:36 PM
I'd like to hear Karl compose a march. Am I the only who feels this way?

If the march is in 7/8 or 11/8, or something like, I'd add my vote to that request.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 04, 2016, 02:49:40 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on February 02, 2016, 05:54:36 PM
I'd like to hear Karl compose a march. Am I the only who feels this way?

Quote from: Monsieur Croche on February 04, 2016, 12:57:31 AM
If the march is in 7/8 or 11/8, or something like, I'd add my vote to that request.
Well, perhaps that should be the character of the scherzino in the Clarinet Sonata.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 05, 2016, 05:37:03 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 03, 2016, 02:46:30 PM
Okay, mildly improved Pueri Heb., and here is the Byrd Sanctus, too.

Given the fact that this music is rather a challenge for my doughty choir (plus the fact that the best musician among them, in the bass section, was absent), it was a given that nothing was going to be perfect last night, and that figurative sleeves would be rolled up.  We did make excellent progress;  everyone seems patient with the enterprise, and open to the possibility that the end result will be a musically satisfying "pay-off";  and we can now get through all of the Byrd, and the first three pp. of the de Victoria, and some of it is already sounding, I should not dare to say good, but certainly promising.  It is likely a realistic enterprise, after all.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 08, 2016, 06:28:35 AM
I smiled last night with all my musical friends' "Superb Owl" posts on Facebook!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 11, 2016, 03:55:08 AM
I have not exactly been idle, but there has been no progress on the Op.136, either.  I must punch out a few projects for my church choir and handbells, mostly for Palm Sunday & Easter.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 11, 2016, 08:48:51 AM
So:  I wanted to draw something up for the choir and handbells to perform together on Easter.  My first (arguably unimaginative) thought was the old Palestrina standby, "The Strife Is O'er."  One reason why I never really got to work on that idea, is, the organist;  must work with what we've got.  At any rate, in such cases, I count on getting an idea I like better still, and "What Wondrous Love Is This" is just the ticket.

One piece which I chose for the handbell choir for Palm Sunday is Charles's arrangement of "The Hebrew Children" (a spiritual?), but we need more ringers . . . so my current ringers are recruiting more hands!  As a result, I want to give them more work, so I am fixin' to compose a Paschal Carillon for Easter.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on February 11, 2016, 01:11:47 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 04, 2016, 02:49:40 AM
Well, perhaps that should be the character of the scherzino in the Clarinet Sonata.

March on my man! 8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 12, 2016, 03:18:03 PM
Cheers!

Separately . . . my phone's calendar buzzed me with a reminder, which at first was entirely opaque to me. Luckily, I did think to open the item . . . still, it took me a few seconds before it registered. Sometime last fall I sent Ear Buds to Charles Peltz, who wrote back that there may be a chance of a reading, and that I should remind him, mid-February. Glad I had the sense to set this automated reminder! Not definite yet, but still a good chance, and if there is room for my piece, he needs the parts this coming Friday.

So that may be my first order of business tomorrow morning.

Pam Marshall & I have set a time to get together and play again; so (after I see to the church music project-lets) I'll get back to work on the new cl/hn duet.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 13, 2016, 05:02:31 AM
Lux Nova received an email message inquiring about three old pieces (two pieces, really:  two different scorings of one piece, and in addition the Hodie Christus natus est).  So my first "job" this morning was getting a Sibelius 6 file of the Hodie off to Lux Nova.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 13, 2016, 05:42:55 AM
I'm adding cues to Ear Buds. (The piccolo starts the piece with 66 measures' rest, e.g.)

I hadn't thought about the piece for months, in witness whereof when my phone buzzed an alarm for me yesterday which was titled simply "Ear Buds," I thought only of actual ear buds, and wondered what in blazes I meant.


On revisiting this piece, the chakra at my heart opens and warms, and I wonder at the fact that I wrote music which does this.  (I hope this doesn't come off as self-congratulatory or twee, but that's the best I think I can express it.)


How did the piece come to me?


I think I've told this story at least in part before.  I was walking at the pond, and there is a pine woods which is always one of my favorite places to visit.  That day, there was a young lady seated on a stump, back at a good remove from the path, listening to something on ear buds.


My first thought was (of course I did not say anything to the youth), here you are in this beautiful place, surrounded by simple wonders, and you are sitting in a bubble, tethered to an appliance.


I continued on my walk, and then I thought, Perhaps I am very unfair to the youth.  Perhaps whatever she is listening to, it is something which she needs to do at this time, and this is a beautiful, quiet place where she must do it.


Thus (and although I switched the gender, to "fictionalize/abstractify" the incident) I discovered the title Ear Buds (The dream of a young man in the woods, listening).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 13, 2016, 06:59:25 AM
Because of the nature of the piece, cues are vital . . . and it's a bit of a chore.  But gratifying.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 13, 2016, 12:04:42 PM
Parts are done!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on February 13, 2016, 12:13:12 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 13, 2016, 05:42:55 AM
I'm adding cues to Ear Buds.

Quote from: karlhenning on February 13, 2016, 06:59:25 AM
Because of the nature of the piece, cues are vital . . . and it's a bit of a chore.  But gratifying.

Quote from: karlhenning on February 13, 2016, 12:04:42 PM
Parts are done!


I'm lost. What are "cues"?

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 13, 2016, 12:29:42 PM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on February 13, 2016, 12:13:12 PM

I'm lost. What are "cues"?

Sarge

F'rinstance, here is the beginning of the piccolo part. The picc player has been counting all these measures rest, and is getting nervous as the first note approaches, not sure if maybe you lost the count in all them measures; so there is a cue marked, when the player hears that second in the chimes right at [ C ], it confirms his place, and he or she can enter with confidence.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on February 13, 2016, 12:39:06 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 13, 2016, 12:29:42 PM
F'rinstance, here is the beginning of the piccolo part. The picc player has been counting all these measures rest, and is getting nervous as the first note approaches, not sure if maybe you lost the count in all them measures; so there is a cue marked, when the player hears that second in the chimes right at [ C ], it confirms his place, and he or she can enter with confidence.

Ah...thanks for the explanation. In my sax playing days, I never had to count so many rests; never needed a cue.

Sarge
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 13, 2016, 12:55:15 PM
Also, those rests would be easier to count if the rhythm were regular, periodic. But it's mostly sustained notes, shifting colors.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 15, 2016, 04:24:53 AM
Last night, in between watching Aliens with the commentary and Part I of "Champagne for One" in A Nero Wolfe Mystery, I finished an arrangement of Thos. Dorsey's "Precious Lord, Take My Hand" for my choir's use this coming Sunday.  It's in our hymnal (in a copyrighted arrangement—shades of "I Want Jesus to Walk With Me"), so chances are some in the congregation know it.  The arrangement in the hymnal is plagued with, on the one hand, a rhythmic profile which feels wrong to me, and, on the other, rather peculiarly notated grace-notes, some of which are intended to convey "blue notes."  I should disclose that I came to know the piece at St Paul's, probably in the Wonder, Love and Praise supplement to the Hymnal, and certainly in a better, more musically notated arrangement (also, simply strophic).  My arrangement for my choir is modestly through-composed.  Perhaps like "I Want Jesus to Walk With Me," I am going to need to do some sleuthing, to make certain that my arrangement does not infringe any existing copyright.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 15, 2016, 04:30:55 AM
I knew there was A Story behind Dorsey's hymn, but until today I don't think I knew what it was.  Heaven preserve me from making light of another creature's trials;  but in "the right hands" a delicate, touching story becomes a Hallmark greeting card.

Anyway, this was part of the thumbnail biography I read in such a "story behind the song" on line:

QuoteIn 1921, at the age of 22, Thomas gave his life to Jesus. Almost immediately he left the jazz clubs and began writing Gospel music. He took great effort to circulate his musical scores, but it was three long years before anyone started to notice.


There's the "give your life to Jesus, and leave the jazz clubs" angle, of course.  But: three long years!  What a tough time he had . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 15, 2016, 06:14:31 AM
Having a great time arranging "What Wondrous Love Is This" for choir and handbells this morning.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 15, 2016, 08:40:44 AM
Done with the score, though now a separate handbell part is wanted.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on February 15, 2016, 09:16:49 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 15, 2016, 08:40:44 AM
Done with the score, though now a separate handbell part is wanted.

Very nice!

Quote from: karlhenning on February 15, 2016, 04:24:53 AM
  The arrangement in the hymnal is plagued with, on the one hand, a rhythmic profile which feels wrong to me, and, on the other, rather peculiarly notated grace-notes, some of which are intended to convey "blue notes."

In the past 50+ years, I have seen too many incompetently composed songs in hymnals for the Catholic Church.  What is interesting is hearing the congregation unconsciously "fix" the incompetence by singing the natural rhythm in the words.

This unconscious fixing I experienced most recently at a conference on ecclesiastical music, where the choir leader herself had not noticed what was happening.  When I pointed out the contradiction between the printed music and what the group had just sung, she was rather amazed.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 15, 2016, 02:31:41 PM
And a wilfully cacophonous piece for the handbells alone.  Sort of curious to try it with them . . . to see if they revolt.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 15, 2016, 02:32:08 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 15, 2016, 08:40:44 AM
Done with the score, though now a separate handbell part is wanted.

Yes:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on February 15, 2016, 05:44:39 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 15, 2016, 02:32:08 PM
Yes:
Looks fine. How big is your bell set? 4 octaves, 5 octaves, or just 3 with the high D?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 16, 2016, 01:47:34 AM
Three octaves, plus a third (our highest bell is an E).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 16, 2016, 04:58:21 AM
Fellow Triad member Jason Brown will also use this arrangement of "Precious Lord" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg955353.html#msg955353) with his church choir (a Catholic parish, I believe).

(He's asked me to drop it down to Ab, which of course is just a matter of a couple of mouse-clicks . . . .)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 18, 2016, 09:21:59 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 16, 2016, 04:58:21 AM
Fellow Triad member Jason Brown will also use this arrangement of "Precious Lord" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg955353.html#msg955353) with his church choir (a Catholic parish, I believe).

(He's asked me to drop it down to Ab, which of course is just a matter of a couple of mouse-clicks . . . .)

I did finally get this Jason first thing this morning.  I practically had my head on the pillow last night (yes, after frittering the evening away in a three-hour viewing of Braveheart . . . worthwhile, illustrated—I suppose—by the fact that I did not remember the movie being anything like that long) when I thought, I promised Jason I'd get that adjusted score to him yesterday evening . . . .

The thought did not keep me awake, because I knew I could do "the work" in the space of three minutes first thing in the morning, before shipping off to the office.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 18, 2016, 09:24:28 AM
And I have my choir's copies of both Precious Lord and What Wondrous Love stapled and ready to bring to this evening's rehearsal.

I still have to staple and mark the handbell parts for What Wondrous Love and my Paschal Carillon, but as long as that is done before I hit ye hay Saturday night . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 19, 2016, 02:29:51 AM
Last night, my choir did a fine job of reading both Precious Lord and What Wondrous Love for the first time. The former is one of the anthems we'll sing this Sunday, so I was counting on their getting right on board.  Still, my arrangement includes some of my characteristically wilful rhythms, so we needed to work a bit;  and sight-reading is a challenge for our organist.

Interestingly, What Wondrous Love was new to many of the choir. We worked through the few quirks, and this is already in fair shape, weeks ahead of Easter.  This was the plan, of course: so that, at press time, the only anthem we still need to roll our sleeves up for, is the de Victoria, which is coming along well, too.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 19, 2016, 08:54:09 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 18, 2016, 09:24:28 AM
I still have to staple and mark the handbell parts for What Wondrous Love and my Paschal Carillon, but as long as that is done before I hit ye hay Saturday night . . . .

Now stapled, and 3-hole-punched.  May begin marking this evening, 13 parts for the Paschal Carillon, and 10 (— 13 minus the three bell-ringers who will sing in the Chancel Choir instead —) for What Wondrous Love.

Or I may just watch T-2 again . . . or mark the parts while sort of watching T-2 (. . . what could possibly go wrong? . . .)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 21, 2016, 01:42:00 PM
Well, I've finally made a little progress on this (in this case a little progress means, more than doubling the initial idea, which, all right, was just an 8-measure phrase).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 22, 2016, 04:08:16 AM
No definite word viz. Ear Buds at NEC, but a message came in from Charles P. yesterday asking if I am around to day, and for my phone number.  So, I have printed out the parts, and hole-punched them.  I can run them to Charles's office at lunchtime if need be.

Yesterday was quite a big Henningmusick test-kitchen day at HTUMC, the Op.139 nos. 4-6.  My arrangement of Thos. A Dorsey's Precious Lord, Take My Hand went fairly well.  The performance from the service is on FB (one of my faithful bell ringers typically takes video on her phone and uploads it), and is a fair improvement even on the rehearsal before the service.  We'll keep it in rehearsal and sing it again on Good Friday.

We now have 13 ringers in the handbell choir.  All it seems to have taken was, scheduling a piece which needs 11 ringers (somehow I thought 13 were needed!  No matter, as I shall soon explain) and telling my group that we need to recruit more hands.  So, I got the wrong idea that, for Charles T.'s arrangement of the spiritual, The Hebrew Children, we needed 13 ringers;  reckoning that, if we have that many hands to ring, I should have more for them to do, I composed the Paschal Carillon needing 13 people, and figured on needing 10 (13 minus the three who will be singing) for What Wondrous Love.

So, yesterday we sight read What Wondrous Love first, and we "trained" our new recruits, including a young lady in the 3rd grade and her mother — so we have expanded our age range.  Our youngest member learned quite quickly, and by the end of the rehearsal, she was completely reliable in The Hebrew Children!  She and her mom took one of the books home to practice (with wooden spoons!)  Leading a handbell choir was not anything which I had planned to do, but it is such great fun.

When I composed the Paschal Carillon, it was after two quite straightforward arrangements of traditional hymnody, so I deliberately chose a jangly pitch-world.  I half-wondered if the group would recoil from it;  but we rang it through (and having all our ringers, we heard the entire piece, without missing any bells), and they agree that it sounds cool — and surprisingly near to normal.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 22, 2016, 08:02:55 AM
Just had a very nice talk with Charles P. on the phone;  the news is not what we had hoped, but I do not call it genuinely bad  8)  For this reading in past school-years there has generally been capacity (hence Charles's initial invitation), but (in brief) it turns out there is not at present (there are four pieces, and one of them is 28 minutes in duration — and, for the reading to serve its educative purpose, the student needs to hear the lot).  Alternatively, there might have been some time towards the end of the semester (a breathing-space between the final classes, and juries), save that the Wind Ensemble is going to Ottawa for an event.

He is in warm earnest that he wants to do and hear the piece (and has assured me that I am not being forward in sharing new work/events, &c., lest I should take the present "sorry" as any dismissal), and asked my assurance that I would remind him of Ear Buds next January.  He also assures us that he has never forgotten White Nights (heaven knows what the timing may be, but when there is opportunity, he will program it).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 22, 2016, 08:06:11 AM
(Of course, I read the alert that we should talk on the phone, as an indicator.  But even when the circumstances are thus, I greatly appreciate talks with this gentleman.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 23, 2016, 04:35:54 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 21, 2016, 01:42:00 PM
Well, I've finally made a little progress on this (in this case a little progress means, more than doubling the initial idea, which, all right, was just an 8-measure phrase).

Pam & I had good fun reading this beginning of the piece; so there is an implied mandate to go on and write more . . . .

We also read through the Three Things That Begin With 'C,'  which is already quite close to presentable.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 27, 2016, 08:13:55 AM
Good rehearsal with my church choir on Thursday.  They are working hard on the de Victoria, and even on the Byrd (which is already tantalizingly close to the music-making stage). My sopranos reminded me that I promised them "music minus one" rehearsal mp3s, so preparation of those (for all the sections, why not?—anything that can help any of my choristers) was my work this morning.


Fun rehearsal with Triad last night.  We've been engaged to sing Nono's Das atmende Klarsein as part of a conference (on Easter weekend, if you can believe it . . . our performance will be Holy Saturday, so at least it is minimally inconvenient), and last night was our first rehearsal.  We took it measure by measure, working from 7 to 10pm;  good solid work, and it will be both fun and gratifying to sing.


Triad conductors meeting tomorrow afternoon, to sort out who is conducting what on our own proper program in May.  I hope to conduct Charles's Wordless Choruses.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 05, 2016, 08:29:07 AM
Viz. this (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg952599.html#msg952599) . . . the formal note came in via e-mail at last yesterday.

QuoteDear Karl,

Thank you for submitting your work to the 2016 Underwood New Music Readings. The committee has completed its review of the scores submitted for the current season. I regret to inform you that your work was not among those selected.

This year we received almost 200 eligible applications and the quality of works submitted was consistently high. With a challenging schedule, and to maximize the experience for those selected, we were forced to limit the number of composers and works we were able to include.

Though we are not able to perform your music, we would like to encourage you to attend the Underwood New Music Readings as our guest. The Readings will take place June 13-15, 2016 at Miller Theatre in New York, and will include a series of career development workshops that you may find extremely helpful. More detailed information will be posted at americancomposers.org in the near future. Please contact [redacted] if you have any questions.

It was a pleasure to get to know your music. We will send you information about next year's New Music Readings when guidelines are published...

Thank you for your interest in American Composers Orchestra. Best of luck in your musical endeavors
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 06, 2016, 03:39:47 AM
There is a 9th Ear performance approaching, one-quarter of a shared program at the Church of the Advent on Friday evening, the 18th.  The idea (from my view) is to play the trio arrangement I prepared of just what everyone was expecting.  I've played it before, and I practiced yesterday, so I will be fine;  I wonder if we have time enough to rehearse as a trio.  We shall see.

I learnt yesterday that a Triad Nono rehearsal has been scheduled for Thursday, in conflict with my HTUMC choir rehearsal; so this morning I shall see if m choir will consent to shift our rehearsal to Tuesday.

I rehearse Triad in two of the five Kenlon Bach fantasies tomorrow evening, the first Triad rehearsal for our May program(s);  so I had better do some studying.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 08, 2016, 06:51:12 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 28, 2015, 02:44:22 AM
Orlando Cela wrote Monday to the effect that he's started practicing Neither do I condemn thee, and he finds it "nifty."

Mark Gresham and I have been powwowing on Lux Nova editions of the Hodie Christus natus est and O Gracious Light (the setting which was part of the "Henningmusick service" at Jefferson Avenue Presbyterian Church in Detroit, back when), in which a notable Georgia choral conductor has expressed interest.

Small Musical World in Boston Dept.

On the same concert at the Church of the Advent on which the 9th Ear (allegedly – I still haven't heard word of any actual rehearsal) will perform, is the very program on which Orlando Cela (& friend) will perform the première of Neither do I condemn thee.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 10, 2016, 01:39:55 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 08, 2016, 06:51:12 AM
Mark Gresham and I have been powwowing on Lux Nova editions of the Hodie Christus natus est and O Gracious Light (the setting which was part of the "Henningmusick service" at Jefferson Avenue Presbyterian Church in Detroit, back when), in which a notable Georgia choral conductor has expressed interest.

This O Gracious Light setting (the second I undertook, and written through rather an emotional motivation) is quite an antique, the Op.50, so it's all Finale files (in the days before I made sure to generate PDF alternates), and I've got hard copy only of two versions, out of four.  (At this temporal distance I can only account for two of the four.)  I could not read the Finale files, so when Mark and I talked, I could not tell which version was what scoring.  (The conductor who is presently interested, has asked for a version for which I did not have hard copy.)

To my relief yesterday, I discovered that Finale still (or, again) has a stripped-down free download version, called NotePad . . . so I can both read all the Finale files of my "back catalogue," and print to PDFs.

I now discover that the versions are as follows:

Op.50 :: SATB, piano, optional harp
Op.50a :: SATB, harp & strings
Op.50b :: SA, harp & strings
Op.50c :: SATB, piano & organ

The original version is what we performed in Detroit.  There must have arisen a case where I wanted to present the women's chorus, harp & strings version (of which nothing ever came), and the Op.50a must have been an intermediate stage.  We performed the Op.50c at St Paul's (no recording, alas), so I probably prepared the Op.50c ad hoc.

After I had the car inspected yesterday afternoon, I got about a third done with a new Sibelius version of the Op.50c, which is what is presently desired.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 11, 2016, 03:44:16 AM
Still do not have an actual rehearsal in the books for just what everyone was expecting.  The performance is a week from tonight, and we might want more than one rehearsal.

Very enjoyable rehearsal of the Nono last night with Triad.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 11, 2016, 11:25:39 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 11, 2016, 03:44:16 AM
Still do not have an actual rehearsal in the books for just what everyone was expecting.  The performance is a week from tonight, and we might want more than one rehearsal.

Very enjoyable rehearsal of the Nono last night with Triad.

Today's bombshell, which doesn't hit so hard partly because I've already experienced l'affaire Evelyn Griffin, partly because we are only responsible for about 15 minutes of the 18 March concert—one member of The 9th Ear has to back out of the concert, and here we're finding out about it one week before showtime.

So I place a mysterious emergency phone call . . . Peter H Bloom is available and willing to revive the Op.97 duos for (you dig?) one week from tonight.

We get together to rehearse at 3pm this Sunday afternoon.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 12, 2016, 07:28:46 AM
This is a genuinely revised edition.  In some places I tied notes across the bar (where, probably, back when I first created the score in Finale, it may have been a nuisance);  there are more rehearsal letters (which I seem to remember, would have been helpful when we rehearsed the piece in Detroit);  modified or added notes in the keyboards here or there where it would be a particular aid to the voices (another lesson learnt from the Detroit performance);  there are more dynamic markings & hairpins;  and lastly, in a couple of places I either gave the voices a bit more to do, or altered a passage so that a unison become a two-part event.

Anyway, it's a piece which, revisiting it this week, I still liked pretty much as it was, and now like yet better.  Oh!  And I ratcheted down the metronome marking.  The duration should thus be modified to 7"00.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 12, 2016, 08:55:11 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 11, 2016, 11:25:39 AM
Today's bombshell, which doesn't hit so hard partly because I've already experienced l'affaire Evelyn Griffin, partly because we are only responsible for about 15 minutes of the 18 March concert—one member of The 9th Ear has to back out of the concert, and here we're finding out about it one week before showtime.

So I place a mysterious emergency phone call . . . Peter H Bloom is available and willing to revive the Op.97 duos for (you dig?) one week from tonight.

We get together to rehearse at 3pm this Sunday afternoon.

Confirmed, that we're playing all three pieces of the Op.97 this Friday.

I had best get practicing.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 14, 2016, 07:05:36 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 08, 2016, 06:51:12 AM
Small Musical World in Boston Dept.

On the same concert at the Church of the Advent on which the 9th Ear (allegedly – I still haven’t heard word of any actual rehearsal) will perform, is the very program on which Orlando Cela (& friend) will perform the première of Neither do I condemn thee.

Today, Orlando writes:

Quote from: Orlando Cela[The] duet is awesome! We love it!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 14, 2016, 07:07:56 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 12, 2016, 08:55:11 AM
Confirmed, that we're playing all three pieces of the Op.97 this Friday.

I had best get practicing.

PHB & I practiced the Op.97 yesterday.  First, he is genuinely enthusiastic for the pieces, he's playing them because he wants to, and not merely dutifully, because I made the request.  Second, yesterday and tomorrow's rehearsals will suffice well, and Friday will be a smash.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 15, 2016, 10:56:28 AM
Funny story:  Peter and I were rehearsing Swivels 'n' Bops on Sunday, and (what is why we rehearse) we stopped to fix a place where he had drifted apart, and in proposing a place which needed a little attention, Peter said, "About this 11/16 measure ..."

Well, I could not resist.  I knew he was not seeing things, but I could not help asking in an only-slightly-exaggeratedly-cello-register voice, "What 11/16 measure?"

Turns out Peter had printed out fresh parts (as I did) for this performance (neither of us seemed able to lay hands on our performance copies from five years ago); and he had printed out the part from an outdated copy which had 11/16 measures—something which (with a nod to Nono) I soon considered an unnecessary complication in that passage, and I found an easier way to notate what I wanted . . . with no 11/16 measures.  A draft so long ago in my composing history, that I had completely forgotten I had ever used that meter in this piece . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 16, 2016, 02:29:31 AM
Word is that the Troy University Clarinet Choir will indeed play the Saltmarsh Stomp both 28 March and 2 April.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 16, 2016, 03:10:34 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 16, 2016, 02:29:31 AM
Word is that the Troy University Clarinet Choir will indeed play the Saltmarsh Stomp both 28 March and 2 April.

2 April is . . . Clarinet Day (http://timclarinet.com/clarinet-day/)!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 16, 2016, 03:44:39 AM
Excellent rehearsal late yesterday afternoon of the Op.97 duos.  Both Peter & I still find them great fun to play, and that may be variously the touchstone, or all that really matters.  When we began the revisitation, this Sunday past, at first Peter suggested (naturally) that we might begin under-tempo . . . but then when he checked the metronome, we felt that both the Heedless Watermelon (at the breve = 110) and Swivels 'n' Bops (at the crotchet = 120) are perfectly manageable for us at tempo.  (That is not to say that we have not needed to practice to make sure various passages fit together properly; we certainly have.)

There's a certain aspect of the Watermelon just rather rambling on its course, but I find that I do like the course.  Mondrian's Cage has an austere purity to it which I find very appealing.  And the Bops are their own best argument.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on March 16, 2016, 07:20:32 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 16, 2016, 02:29:31 AM
Word is that the Troy University Clarinet Choir will indeed play the Saltmarsh Stomp both 28 March and 2 April.
Sweet! ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 17, 2016, 01:23:52 AM
Grazie!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 18, 2016, 05:30:54 AM
HTUMC choir rehearsal last night.  On "the eve of Holy Week" (we might almost say) there's a bit of a catching of the breath, after all these weeks of preparation, this Sunday my choir face practically the greatest musical challenge I have yet presented them, in the form of the de Victoria motet.

When I first considered it, I was remembering having the St Paul's choir sing it;  I remember the piece being relatively easy, but of course, they were a professional choir.  So I knew Pueri Hebraeorum would be a stretch for my Danvers group, but I also felt it was attainable.  There were rehearsals when I thought, "Was I just flat-out mistaken?"  It took some work, lots of repetitious practicing, simply because the musical idiom was such a total novelty for most of them.  It was a good stratagem, to have them also prepare the significantly easier Benedictus from the Byrd Mass for three voices – we thus had two pieces in the same "foreign" idiom, and the Byrd came together rather quicker, so that there was positive reinforcement for all their efforts.

We are very close with the de Victoria.  Of course, we are singing it this Sunday, however it plays out;  but since we've invested so much effort into it, we'll sing it again on Sunday the 17th . . . it will give us more rehearsal time after the "baptism by fire" performance experience which fast approacheth.  Both the fact that it is such a challenge for the group, and the nature of the piece, a second performance will be a substantial gain upon the initial airing, the "dress rehearsal as part of the service."

Playing tonight at the Church of the Advent (https://shoebei.wordpress.com/).  I am rested, and in fairly good practice.  Matt Samolis, curator of the series, will record video (!), and I have my device ready to record audio.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on March 18, 2016, 07:09:46 AM
Quote from: karlhenning link=topic=92.msg961565#msg961565 date=1458307854

Playing tonight at the
b]Church of the Advent (https://shoebei.wordpress.com/)[/b].  I am rested, and in fairly good practice.  Matt Samolis, curator of the series, will record video (!), and I have my device ready to record audio.

Great news!  I will look into the text as a possibility for my Latin students: when the recording is ready, your performance then could be something for my classroom.  0:) 

Always on the look-out for a change of pace for the little darlings!  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 18, 2016, 08:36:55 AM
Oh, I misled you by my shifting gears;  tonight is just chamber music for two players.

On Sunday, when my choir have a go at the de Victoria, they will sing in English . . . I didn't want the language to be one of the barriers  :)  0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on March 18, 2016, 09:48:39 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 18, 2016, 08:36:55 AM
Oh, I misled you by my shifting gears;  tonight is just chamber music for two players.

On Sunday, when my choir have a go at the de Victoria, they will sing in English . . . I didn't want the language to be one of the barriers  :)  0:)

Aha!  The recording is still something to anticipate! 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 19, 2016, 07:18:18 AM
Orlando Cela & Wei Zhao gave a smashing and sweet performance of Neither do I condemn theePeter H Bloom & I played the Op97 duos the best we have yet, though perfection continues to elude me.  I am counting on Matt's audio being better (his mic was up at center stage, and mine was back behind the audience . . . the occasional bit of audience noise);  and there is video.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on March 19, 2016, 07:45:33 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 19, 2016, 07:18:18 AM
Orlando Cela & Wei Zhao gave a smashing and sweet performance of Neither do I condemn theePeter H Bloom & I played the Op97 duos the best we have yet, though perfection continues to elude me.  I am counting on Matt's audio being better (his mic was up at center stage, and mine was back behind the audience . . . the occasional bit of audience noise);  and there is video.

Enthusiastic crowd?  Conservatory students, like my niece at Berklee (Sic) ?  Always good news to have a recording!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 19, 2016, 07:48:03 AM
Pretty good audience, arguably mostly people who already "follow us";  and a Columbia Threadneedle co-worker brought his wife to come hear us.

Check your PM!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 19, 2016, 07:53:30 AM
And: we made $40 each!  Mind you, we were one of four "acts";  and the "door" was split among us all.  So that was a haul  0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on March 19, 2016, 04:23:02 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 19, 2016, 07:53:30 AM
And: we made $40 each!  Mind you, we were one of four "acts";  and the "door" was split among us all.  So that was a haul  0:)

"Dig deep and make it hurt!"  0:)  Glad to hear that a small profit was made!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 21, 2016, 01:36:56 AM
At the start of the pre-service rehearsal yesterday, I expected that the de Victoria would get off to a rough-ish start (to begin with, early-in-the-day neurons, and the usual inconsistencies in the accompanist).  But we settled into it, and it went "well enough" in the service (one parishioner made very generous comment afterward).  I have not checked the audio yet.  We shall sing it again (and, I expect, a bit better) in mid-April.  I love our pastor, Larry, who said to me after the service, "I see the brilliance of it now, everything else will seem easy!"


A bit of snow out there, though quite a bit less than some of the earlier forecasts had threatened.  Still, I must get out and move the cars.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 21, 2016, 11:13:21 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 28, 2015, 05:21:19 AM
Future Henningmusick dates at King's Chapel:  21 June and 18 October 2016.

Peter Bloom signed on to the Advent event this past Friday, even though he also had a concert to play the next day, with their "Debussy trio" group, Ensemble Aubade

http://www.youtube.com/v/LqOkr0Hrxow

— and in the course of our chatting while on the Red Line train, Peter mentioned that the violist, Francis Grimes, really likes The Mousetrap.  So I am reaching out to Frank to see if he thinks it practical to work the Henning Op.92 up for the 21 June concert.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 22, 2016, 02:53:52 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 16, 2016, 02:29:31 AM
Word is that the Troy University Clarinet Choir will indeed play the Saltmarsh Stomp both 28 March and 2 April.

Well, this will actually not happen.  The demands of the independence of the voices are too great for the group to master, in as few rehearsals as they have.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 24, 2016, 04:05:11 AM
Last night, twelve of us from Triad took part in an open rehearsal of Nono's Das atmende Klarsein at Tufts. (The concert is this Saturday morning at 10, free admission.)  The piece — for bass flute, small choir with each singer individually mic'ed, and real-time electronic treatments — has been a great surprise to me, in its arresting beauty;  and taking part in the performance is highly gratifying.  Yesterday was my first opportunity to meet the bass flutist, Claire Chase (http://www.clairechase.net/calendar/), who is extraordinarily affable.  And she has even permitted me to send her stars & guitars (here's hoping!)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on March 24, 2016, 10:41:56 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 24, 2016, 04:05:11 AM
Last night, twelve of us from Triad took part in an open rehearsal of Nono's Das atmende Klarsein at Tufts. (The concert is this Saturday morning at 10, free admission.)  The piece — for bass flute, small choir with each singer individually mic'ed, and real-time electronic treatments — has been a great surprise to me, in its arresting beauty;  and taking part in the performance is highly gratifying. Yesterday was my first opportunity to meet the bass flutist, Claire Chase (http://www.clairechase.net/calendar/), who is extraordinarily affable.  And she has even permitted me to send her stars & guitars (here's hoping!)

Great opportunity!  And I will inform my Music major niece of the concert!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 24, 2016, 10:42:47 AM
Excellent!  (I did not know until last night that it is an open event, or I had notified you sooner.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 24, 2016, 10:45:13 AM
Nuria Schoenberg-Nono was there.  GMG's own Paolo was seated near her.  (I did not meet her.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: bhodges on March 24, 2016, 12:29:46 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 24, 2016, 04:05:11 AM
Last night, twelve of us from Triad took part in an open rehearsal of Nono's Das atmende Klarsein at Tufts. (The concert is this Saturday morning at 10, free admission.)  The piece — for bass flute, small choir with each singer individually mic'ed, and real-time electronic treatments — has been a great surprise to me, in its arresting beauty;  and taking part in the performance is highly gratifying.  Yesterday was my first opportunity to meet the bass flutist, Claire Chase (http://www.clairechase.net/calendar/), who is extraordinarily affable.  And she has even permitted me to send her stars & guitars (here's hoping!)

Very cool that you're doing the Nono (which I do not know), and terrific that you got to meet - and are performing with - Claire, who is marvelous (and a MacArthur Fellow, among her other lauds). Wishing you the best for Saturday!

--Bruce
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 24, 2016, 12:49:28 PM
Quote from: Brewski on March 24, 2016, 12:29:46 PM
Very cool that you're doing the Nono (which I do not know), and terrific that you got to meet - and are performing with - Claire, who is marvelous (and a MacArthur Fellow, among her other lauds). Wishing you the best for Saturday!

--Bruce
Not surprising that you don't know the Nono; word on the street is that we are performing the North American première.
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 26, 2016, 06:03:49 AM
Here we are, concert imminent
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 26, 2016, 08:54:21 AM
Had a fantastic time, singing this Nono, and especially collaborating with Claire Chase and Hans Tutschku.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 03, 2016, 06:10:27 AM
Just a bit of fun, really.  I don't know, either that it's "done," or that I want to do much else with it —

http://www.youtube.com/v/VXIcTwSYlhQ
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 04, 2016, 05:13:28 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 03, 2016, 06:10:27 AM
Just a bit of fun, really.  I don't know, either that it's "done," or that I want to do much else with it —

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

Having "slept on it," I am not sure quite what I think of this. Beyond the arguably inconsequential facts, I mean, that I had fun in the tinkering, and I do seem to find that listening to it is a kind of exercise in relaxation.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 06, 2016, 02:54:02 AM
Visited my old high school yesterday, and over the past two days met up and enjoyed catch-up with three schoolmates.  Lots of warm feelings.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 06, 2016, 05:28:51 AM
And another schoolmate (my Clarinet 1 stand partner, in fact) is singing in a New Hampshire performance of the Dvořák Stabat Mater this evening. I am planning to go.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on April 06, 2016, 09:50:36 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 06, 2016, 05:28:51 AM
And another schoolmate (my Clarinet 1 stand partner, in fact) is singing in a New Hampshire performance of the Dvořák Stabat Mater this evening. I am planning to go.

When I first visited a friend in graduate school in Boston in the early 1970's, I discovered that New Hampshire was actually "just a suburb" of the city!  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 06, 2016, 09:55:01 AM
Depending on traffic, it will take me an hour and three-quarters to get to the venue  8)

The choir director at my old school has permitted me to send her the Op.123.  It may be too hard for them;  but the conversation is started!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 12, 2016, 03:15:47 AM
Good Triad rehearsal last night . . . concerts are 14 & 16 May.  The Rutherford Community Band are playing a memorial concert to honor my dear old high school band director, Ray Heller on 13 May, and I am still weighing my logistical options (around the pivot of Friday night in Old Boiling Springs, and driving back to Boston Saturday morning).

Oh!  Notable from last night's rehearsal was, we got to read through Chas. Turner's Wordless Choruses, and they are lovely and fun.

I need to have something for my now many ringers of the HTUMC handbell choir to rehearse after this Sunday's service.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 12, 2016, 10:59:00 AM
David Bohn will include Beach Balls (Red) on his 17 August "15 Minutes of Fame" program (premières of 15 pieces one minute in duration each).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 13, 2016, 04:26:58 AM
Well, I would not have thought I should ever have occasion to sing as part of the Cantata Singers . . . but Charles (who is a regular) has had a scheduling conflict arise with the May concert date, and he has recruited me as a sub.  The program is Pärt, Adam's Lament, and a motet & Mass by JSB.  I join their second rehearsal this evening.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 13, 2016, 04:36:04 AM
Reminded by my ruminations on the A frustration thread  8)

. . . Kammerwerke have their British concert in two weeks (29 April).  Not a good time to expect actual news viz. The Young Lady Holding a Phone in Her Teeth;  but a good time to reach out to Carol with a low-impact query, since we are yet a distance from the pre-concert frenzy.  Will report . . . .
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 13, 2016, 03:13:31 PM
Well, I thought rehearsal started at 7.  Still, good to be early for my first impression upon Management.

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: kishnevi on April 13, 2016, 07:48:32 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 13, 2016, 04:26:58 AM
Well, I would not have thought I should ever have occasion to sing as part of the Cantata Singers . . . but Charles (who is a regular) has had a scheduling conflict arise with the May concert date, and he has recruited me as a sub.  The program is Pärt, Adam's Lament, and a motet & Mass by JSB.  I join their second rehearsal this evening.

I find Adam's Lament to be one of the best I have heard by Part, and quite good luck for you to be one of its singers...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 14, 2016, 01:12:04 AM
It's a beauty, Jeffrey.  Had a good time last night.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 18, 2016, 01:36:37 AM
Haven't watched this yet, though I've listened to my own audio:

http://www.youtube.com/v/LKbYf31_KJ0
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 19, 2016, 03:13:12 AM
Latest on The Young Lady is:  the director has agreed to a further reading over the summer, with an eye to possible programming in January 2017.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 19, 2016, 03:21:16 PM
We were going to give the da Victoria Pueri Hebraeorum another go, and it was going to be this Sunday.  But one of my altos has (with apology) withdrawn from choir for the rest of the season, in order to take a Tai Chi class which conflicts with rehearsal;  and a second alto has broken a shoulder.  Certainly have to pull the motet this Sunday;  and may need to abandon hope of trying it again this season (we'll see when my alto's shoulder mends).

I therefore need a Plan B for this Sunday, preferably something my choir already know.  I had the idea of using Brightest and Best again, and I've swapped a more general text for the Epiphany-specific original.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 21, 2016, 06:20:04 AM
More impermanence, or, What I learned by chance at the Cantata Singers rehearsal last night:  this Triad concert will be David Harris's last, as he follows his Laurel out to California.  (This was announced at the end of Monday evening's rehearsal, and so after I had headed home to my pillow.)  There's a feeling of uncertainty.

Since David had been part of C4 in New York, which is our organizational model, David has really served as institutional memory/resource, and he has always done the lion's (or at least the puma's) share of the conducting.

On t'other hand, the idea of the collective is obviously, there is no One Person who "is" the group.  Even in our short history, there have been many personnel changes, and our operations have remained pretty much unruffled.

I do think of two potential successors as Chief Facilitator, one female, one male.  (To be clear, I don't have the time/energy to try to fill those shoes, so I am not at all dreaming of rising to The Top, myself.)

Since we have two concerts approaching in May (for one of which, as yet no venue has been secured), I do not see this organizational question being addressed before June.

As I say: there's a feeling of uncertainty.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on April 21, 2016, 05:04:41 PM
They say that times of uncertainty are really times of opportunity. 8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 22, 2016, 02:17:59 AM
Quote from: jochanaan on April 21, 2016, 05:04:41 PM
They say that times of uncertainty are really times of opportunity. 8)
Truly, opportunities abound.

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Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 23, 2016, 05:54:29 AM
I need to think seriously about 21 June at King's Chapel.  I wonder if waiting on Frank Grimes to make up his mind viz. The Mousetrap will be an error. I've reached out to Sylvie (marimbist for The Mysterious Fruit) to see if she may be game for just what everyone was expecting. And violinist Rachel & I have talked of playing together, so I've sent to her as well ... thinking of calling such a piece Tears for the Avant-garde.

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 24, 2016, 03:22:17 AM
Rachel is in.

I am now thinking of a diptych:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 24, 2016, 03:44:22 AM
I posted too soon  8)  Rachel has reconsidered (concert date is bad timing with various family events).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 24, 2016, 02:03:55 PM
Just a bit of (sonic) fun:

http://www.youtube.com/v/RiwDpycOAMc
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 25, 2016, 04:03:50 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 24, 2016, 02:03:55 PM
Just a bit of (sonic) fun:

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

Source sounds include: my voice (various syllables, humming, a few words), hand claps, brass ash tray (struck by a plastic bar), piano (one of the Visions fugitives de nouveau), clarinet choir (the MIDI of the Saltmarsh Stomp).

What did I learn from the Hebrew Children (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg964219.html#msg964219) 'post-mortem'?

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on April 25, 2016, 06:39:57 AM
Okay, after 2 minutes, I kept wondering: "Where are all these sounds, and why does it only sound like a vacuum cleaner two blocks away?"

The YouTube volume was nearly off!  ??? :o

Cranking it up really made things take off!  :D

Alternative title: Sex Tape From Outer Space !!!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Scion7 on April 30, 2016, 02:27:54 AM
(http://s32.postimg.org/xes92qaj9/Hold_That_Note.jpg)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 30, 2016, 02:47:31 AM
Tenors should never drive a rabbit to desperate measures. Thus endeth the lesson.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Scion7 on May 01, 2016, 11:57:19 AM
(http://s32.postimg.org/rodhmj5np/Low.jpg)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 02, 2016, 04:39:22 AM
Quote from: Cato on April 25, 2016, 06:39:57 AM
Okay, after 2 minutes, I kept wondering: "Where are all these sounds, and why does it only sound like a vacuum cleaner two blocks away?"

The YouTube volume was nearly off!  ??? :o

Cranking it up really made things take off!  :D

Alternative title: Sex Tape From Outer Space !!!

An idea which has been some years in forming . . . Maria and I are planning a cooperative effort, an event in which she paints a canvas in response to accompanying music.  We decided to do this for the 21 June date at King's Chapel;  we're still taping out the timeframe, and what character of music she wants where.  But (and partly, of course, inspired by the piece of David's we played back in October) I am planning to create some fixed media, against which Peter H. Bloom & I (and maybe Pam Marshall . . . I'll see if she is available!) will play.

And Maria wants it loud.  So maybe we want another flute, too . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 02, 2016, 04:41:02 AM
Oh! And at last, the March première of Neither do I condemn thee is up on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/v/qArNT21wun0
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on May 02, 2016, 05:06:22 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 02, 2016, 04:41:02 AM
Oh! And at last, the March première of Neither do I condemn thee is up on YouTube:


Nice piece. Quite enjoyable.

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 02, 2016, 05:44:11 AM
Thanks!  The two performers genuinely like the piece, I was gratified to find.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on May 02, 2016, 06:15:37 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 02, 2016, 04:41:02 AM
Oh! And at last, the March première of Neither do I condemn thee is up on YouTube:
I can only agree with Sarge's assessment. Nicely done, Karl.
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 02, 2016, 06:29:26 AM
Thanks, lads.

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 02, 2016, 07:09:27 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 02, 2016, 04:39:22 AM
An idea which has been some years in forming . . . Maria and I are planning a cooperative effort, an event in which she paints a canvas I response to accompanying music.  We decided to do this for the 21 June date at King's Chapel;  we're still taping out the timeframe, and what character of music she wants where.  But (and partly, of course, inspired by the piece of David's we played back in October) I am planning to create some fixed media, against which Peter H. Bloom & I (and maybe Pam Marshall . . . I'll see if she is available!) will play.

And Maria wants it loud.  So maybe we want another flute, too . . . .

This news can only bring Jens pain . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 03, 2016, 06:26:43 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 02, 2016, 04:39:22 AM(and maybe Pam Marshall . . . I'll see if she is available!)

Pam is indeed interested.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 03, 2016, 12:14:41 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 24, 2016, 02:03:55 PM
Just a bit of (sonic) fun:

http://www.youtube.com/v/RiwDpycOAMc
The arguable imperfections of this aside ... as I listen, and think of what ought to be refined, or what could be used otherwise, I am getting ample ideas for the fixed media elements for the King's Chapel event.

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 03, 2016, 03:56:15 PM
I have only just begun the puttering process.

http://www.youtube.com/v/t1G4GITqB0E
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 04, 2016, 03:43:38 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 03, 2016, 03:56:15 PM
I have only just begun the puttering process.

Revisiting it after a night's rest . . . I think this may in fact be usable.

Maria & I are still talking about overall structure, and stage-by-stage details.  There will be two pieces, slow and fast.  The above Study would not be the start of the slow piece, but will (I think) work as an interior episode.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 04, 2016, 05:25:17 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 03, 2016, 06:26:43 AM
Pam is indeed interested.

And Carol is in (which is why the Study above includes lines for two fl, cl & hn).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 05, 2016, 05:11:24 AM
For the Triad concert on Saturday the 14th (and we have scrapped the concert on the 16th, as no one found a venue), I proposed to the group (with Maria's full consent) that Maria was ready to create a pair of vertical pieces to flank the choir during the concert, adding a visual element.  (The time is short, so the execution must perforce be simple.)  Not surprisingly, the reaction has been enthusiastically positive, and we have volunteers to help hang the artwork (when it is ready for the hanging).  I've gotten copies of the texts to the artist, so she will derive visual motifs from what we are singing.
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 07, 2016, 03:26:49 PM
Some Bax on tonight's program, incidentally.

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 09, 2016, 01:32:30 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 04, 2016, 03:43:38 AM
Revisiting it after a night's rest . . . I think this may in fact be usable.

Maria & I are still talking about overall structure, and stage-by-stage details.  There will be two pieces, slow and fast.  The above Study would not be the start of the slow piece, but will (I think) work as an interior episode.

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 (https://soundcloud.com/karl-henning-756715731/op140-no1-the-conquest-of-emptiness-fixed-media-component) is what I propose as the fixed media counterpoint/accompaniment to the four live winds (whose parts I am about to sketch).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Scion7 on May 09, 2016, 02:04:17 AM
It was hurting my neck ......

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 09, 2016, 02:12:45 AM
Quote from: Scion7 on May 09, 2016, 02:04:17 AM
It was hurting my neck ......

(http://s32.postimg.org/hwgyii1qd/Henning_Bax.jpg)
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The entire program was exquisite.

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Scion7 on May 09, 2016, 02:20:20 AM
Haven't been to a chamber recital since October.  Waaaaah!   >:(
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on May 09, 2016, 03:29:36 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 09, 2016, 01:32:30 AM
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 (https://soundcloud.com/karl-henning-756715731/op140-no1-the-conquest-of-emptiness-fixed-media-component) 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" ?   8)

Possible title: Karlyaanisqatsi ?????   8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 09, 2016, 03:50:20 AM
Quote from: Cato on May 09, 2016, 03:29:36 AM
The finished product promises to be even more intriguing to the ear!

Is this the first time you have "laid down tracks" ?   8)

Possible title: Karlyaanisqatsi ?????   8)

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.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 11, 2016, 04:20:34 AM
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.
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 16, 2016, 04:33:55 AM
Taking down the artwork after the Triad concert:

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 17, 2016, 02:09:14 AM
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.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 17, 2016, 06:46:01 AM
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.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 17, 2016, 07:00:16 AM
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.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 17, 2016, 07:06:58 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 24, 2016, 02:03:55 PM
Just a bit of (sonic) fun:

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

Hey! This has garnered a Dislike!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on May 17, 2016, 07:55:20 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 17, 2016, 07:06:58 AM
Hey! This has garnered a Dislike!
Someone was looking for something different, perhaps.  0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 17, 2016, 11:59:26 AM
Cannot make everyone happy, I suppose   :blank:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 17, 2016, 12:01:12 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 17, 2016, 06:46:01 AM
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.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 18, 2016, 06:55:37 AM
David Hoose confirms having received a courtesy score of the Op.92 Passion from Lux NovaWe shall see . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 19, 2016, 02:19:50 AM
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/ (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).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 19, 2016, 02:22:51 AM
The fact that I speak Russian made my participation in the Pärt much easier than for most of the choir.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 20, 2016, 02:19:41 AM
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 . . . .
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 20, 2016, 06:50:39 PM
Before tonight's concert.

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on May 21, 2016, 07:29:03 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 24, 2016, 02:03:55 PM
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. 8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 21, 2016, 07:39:25 AM
They do, don't they?  Will enlarge on that question, soon.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on May 22, 2016, 05:06:31 AM
I look forward to your response, Karl.
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 23, 2016, 02:43:37 AM
Here's a start.

A month or two ago, a fellow musician in Atlanta asked all his friends via social media to record themselves speaking a set of certain words, as he was planning to assay an electronic piece.

Using my Micro Track, I fulfilled the request. As a result, I was reminded in the first place of the piece David Leone wrote/prepared for Peter H. Bloom & me, fixed media plus live instruments; and in the second, of my now-longstanding resolve to learn more of the Audacity program.

So, having done as much for a fellow composer, I spent perhaps half an hour with my Micro Track capturing brief recordings of myself speaking, producing isolated phonemes, singing, humming, making a few noises with a recorder (i.e., a fipple flute), clapping my hands, snapping fingers, striking a brass ashtray, &c.

In Audacity, one can apply to a sound file all the "classic" tape manipulation techniques (slowing or increasing speed, reversing the recording, &c.), apply various effects (reverb, wahwah, e.g.) and so forth. No, I have not yet mastered use of the tool.

But I'm having fun trying to use it in (as I see it) musical ways, which is already a great improvement on my earlier brushes with electronic music.

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 23, 2016, 04:08:01 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 24, 2016, 02:03:55 PM
Just a bit of (sonic) fun:

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

The percussive sound at the start was originally simple hand claps.

The growling/exhalation sound is speech, slowed down a great deal.

The clanging tone at 1:19 is the brass ashtray struck with a spoon handle (slowed down a bit);  at 1:37 I use that sound, reversed.

The apparent chime sound at 2:55 is the beginning of a slowed-down MIDI export of one of my 15-second piano pieces from the Visions fugitives de nouveau.

The seeming organ tones beginning at 3:32, similarly, result from modification of the MIDI export of the clarinet choir piece, Saltmarsh Stomp.

(And all that bit really does seem to echo the Blade Runner soundtrack, doesn't it?)

The three bright tones starting around 4:38 are manipulations of notes I played in the live performance of Thoreau in Concord Jail.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on May 23, 2016, 05:35:37 PM
Thanks for your feedback here, Karl. Most interesting! Yes, those last minutes do remind me of Blade Runner. I'd be curious to hear what else can come from these experimentations.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 25, 2016, 09:13:30 AM
Quote from: jochanaan on June 05, 2015, 07:34:28 AM
Sounds like a piece you should go ahead and write, commission or no. 8)

Late-breaking news (of apparently the good sort):  Kammerwerke will read The Young Lady Holding a Phone in Her Teeth at one or more of their summer readings, and have asked for parts for the freshest version of the score.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 29, 2016, 04:38:11 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 25, 2016, 09:13:30 AM
Late-breaking news (of apparently the good sort):  Kammerwerke will read The Young Lady Holding a Phone in Her Teeth at one or more of their summer readings, and have asked for parts for the freshest version of the score.
1. The reading will be Thursday, 21 July.

2. My piece is in consideration for their Winter 2017 concert.

3. I may be the one to conduct it.

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 31, 2016, 06:50:28 AM
A little predictably, I could set right to finishing The Young Lady now;  only I do need to wrap up the music for the 21 June King's Chapel event.

Could also set back to work on the Gloria, and get the Mass done;  I made a bit of a teasing reference to it in a recent e-mail message to David Hoose.  Well, we shall see if that eagerness remains in force, once I've got the King's Chapel music in the can!

Oh, and the harpsichordist who commissioned the instrument (and its decorative painting), Jeff Grossman, is interested to have a look at Plotting.  (Which in turn, reminds me that I've heard nothing from Robt Simonds;  of course, hearing nothing from someone to whom I've sent a score is not at all uncommon.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 31, 2016, 09:10:13 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 31, 2016, 06:50:28 AM
A little predictably, I could set right to finishing The Young Lady now;  only I do need to wrap up the music for the 21 June King's Chapel event.

Could also set back to work on the Gloria, and get the Mass done;  I made a bit of a teasing reference to it in a recent e-mail message to David Hoose.  Well, we shall see if that eagerness remains in force, once I've got the King's Chapel music in the can!

Oh, and the harpsichordist who commissioned the instrument (and its decorative painting), Jeff Grossman, is interested to have a look at Plotting.  (Which in turn, reminds me that I've heard nothing from Robt Simonds;  of course, hearing nothing from someone to whom I've sent a score is not at all uncommon.)

Followed up with a message to Robt Simonds;  and sent the score and vn part to Jeff Grossman.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 01, 2016, 05:35:39 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 31, 2016, 09:10:13 AM
Followed up with a message to Robt Simonds . . .

Got a nice message back.  Nothing definite as yet, but he is beginning to plan a vn-plus-kybd program.  Leave us say, there is hope.

We four of the present instance of the k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble now have settled rehearsal times to prepare for the 21st, so that all that remains is – for the composer to finish the pieces.  Last night I reached a tentatively finished version of the wind parts to go along with piece № 1;  it is a sufficiently workable solution for us to begin rehearsing on Saturday morning, so tonight I will add cues and export parts.  Between now and Tuesday, I need to finish piece № 4, seven minutes, and of a more lively character (per the artist's request);  so I want to wrap up the parts quickly, and get to work.  Oh, I've had ideas for the piece turning around in my inner ear for more than a week, so I think the work may indeed go as quickly as the timeframe requireth.

So what we've got slated for King's Chapel on Tuesday the 21st is:

Sound & Sight, Op.140

1.  The Conquest of Emptiness  [ 10:30 ]
2a.  Avant-subterfuge (Before the Tape)  [ 1:30 ]
2b.  Sonic Dissemblage (Sex Tape)  [ 5:00 ]
3.  Contemplating the Irrepressible  [ 7:00 ]
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 01, 2016, 06:59:50 AM
Incidentally . . . we sort out these scheduling matters with Doodle, which is mighty handy.  I needed to get word to Pam, Carol & Peter today, but I left the house this morning without having checked the results on my home laptop.  I can get to the Doodle on my phone, but the phone screen is not truly convenient for that sort of task . . . all this just to say that reading Doodle on my Kindle Fire is a breeze  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 02, 2016, 06:09:55 AM
A little last-minute finagling, and in fact our first rehearsal will be tomorrow evening; I'll go directly from the office.

Quote. . . should any of us have the time/wish to review the "score" and our own part's relation thereto, here it is attached.  I cast the word in scare-quotes, because it reflects the activity of the instruments, live and virtual, but none of the electronic intrusions.  And here again is the link to the fixed media track (subsequent modifications have been cosmetic, not structural):

https://soundcloud.com/karl-henning-756715731/op140-no1-the-conquest-of-emptiness-fixed-media-component
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 03, 2016, 02:36:17 AM
First rehearsal tonight!  Undeniably excited.

Before heading out to choir rehearsal last night, I got a start on preparing the "fixation" for the closer.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 03, 2016, 05:11:59 PM


Quote from: karlhenning on June 03, 2016, 02:36:17 AM
First rehearsal tonight!  Undeniably excited.

Excellent rehearsal. Worked out a few kinks, came close to a solid reading at the end. All the band like the piece and enjoy playing it;  the fixed media drew nice compliments.

Now, to rest. It turns out I have more time to put the last number together;  still, I shouldn't mind if I can get it pretty much "in shape" this side of Sunday night.

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 04, 2016, 05:24:13 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 29, 2016, 04:38:11 PM
1. The reading will be Thursday, 21 July.

2. My piece is in consideration for their Winter 2017 concert.

3. I may be the one to conduct it.

My liaison with Kammerwerke is Carol Epple, who is in our band for 21 June, and whom I therefore saw yestereve.  One modification seems to be, that The Young Lady Holding a Phone in Her Teeth is almost certainly on the Winter 2017 concert, as at this point there seems no active, direct resistance, but only a pocket of Can't I stay asleep and play Butterworth instead? inertia.  When Carol and I shared the Kammerwerke news with Peter last night, I simply told him, "We went from zero to sixty."

As, tomorrow, Peter goes up to Maine for the annual weeklong Snow Pond Composers Workshop (he is one of just two or three featured performers, and the composers write a piece for him during the course of the workshop, and then Peter plays a marathon concert at the end of the week . . . yes, a full concert of music none of which he had seen — because it hadn't existed — a week before, and some portion of it technically plausible . . . he always has great stories to tell when he comes back to Sommerville from Down East) our next k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble rehearsal is Monday the 13th.  Hence, my ample time to complete Contemplating the Irrepressible.

Since the King's Chapel music must be in the can come Sunday the 12th, I then have (let us say) the second half of June to wrap up the final 90 seconds of The Young Lady, so that for the Kammerwerke reading on 21 July, we can read through the complete piece.  So, a robust but entirely manageable Henningmusick production schedule.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 11, 2016, 08:49:00 AM
Okay, I have got the fixed media "backing track" done for the last of the Op.140 pieces, Contemplating the Irrepressible (Happy Birthday, Carl Nielsen!) (https://soundcloud.com/karl-henning-756715731/contemplating-the-irrepressible-happy-birthday-carl-nielsen-sound-sight-op140-no-4)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 11, 2016, 08:51:39 AM
So I have the rest of today, and tomorrow, to work out the wind obbligato parts. Although, as long as I have something respectable for us to rehearse this Monday evening, I have room to adjust before the Wednesday rehearsal.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Florestan on June 11, 2016, 11:37:54 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 11, 2016, 08:49:00 AM
Op.140 pieces, Contemplating the Irrepressible (Happy Birthday, Carl Nielsen!) (https://soundcloud.com/karl-henning-756715731/contemplating-the-irrepressible-happy-birthday-carl-nielsen-sound-sight-op140-no-4)

So, after all, music can and does express something, ain´t it? To contemplate, the irrepressible, a happy birthday, Carl Nielsen...  ;D  >:D  :P

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 11, 2016, 04:28:47 PM
Thanks for listening!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 13, 2016, 06:44:22 AM
The artists have been busy on their own account (which is, truth to tell, their normal condition), so it was only yesterday that they sat down to listen both to The Conquest of Emptiness (the fixed media, plus "virtual winds" so that they have an idea of what we will play in counterpoint) and to On Contemplating the Irrepressible.

When Masha and I first chatted up the project, we settled on two pieces of art-plus-music, the first to be of a somewhat lamenting character (well, we said "lamenting," and I guess my music went "somewhat," there), the second, lively and cheerful.

Back when I first played for the artists the fixed media for The Conquest of Emptiness, I also played (see "virtual winds," above) the first 24-48 measures of what I had written at that time of the obbligato winds.  I was highly satisfied with the both the writing itself, and how it played with (or, played off against) "the fix."  This is a joint effort, however – I am asking the artists to do something a little outside their typical experience, in having them do their work as a performance, to the strict timeline of a piece of music . . .

–In a sense, they are perfectly accustomed to performing in public, all the times they set up an easel in the Boston Public Garden, or Boston Harbor, or the Arboretum, or anywhere, where passersby take an interest and stop to watch them in action. So the novelty is in degree, not in kind–

. . . and their feedback is a vital part of getting to a result with which all the artists involved are satisfied.  And my first go at the wind parts for The Conquest of Emptiness, Masha felt was too active, cheerful – which was not an artistic cavil at the musical writing, but an observation on the character of the piece, to which she and Irina will respond in the space.  I set immediately to re-composing the winds, but it was only yesterday (as I say) that the artists sat down with me, that I might demonstrate "the new piece" for them.  They pronounced it satisfactory.  (I should add that, at first, when I played for them simply the fixed media mix, they found it beautiful;  they did make a couple of requests, which I incorporated in the final mix.)

So:  it was only this past Saturday afternoon that I reached the completion of the fixed media for On Contemplating the Irrepressible.  It's a good job I had all my evenings free last week . . . I did not genuinely dawdle, but I was a while getting the skeletal "accompaniment score" composed;  I don't think that was really done until Friday evening.  Saturday morning and afternoon, then, were agreeably spent in manipulating sound objects and layering them onto the skeleton.  One especially fun subproject was extracting passages from three instruments from the Ghanaian drumming section ('B'), smushing them around a bit, and superimposing the result as a quiet, subversive counterpoint against the second (B) section (m. 168ff.)  There is so much vigor and activity in this piece (which was a designed contrast to The Conquest of Emptiness, of course) that on Friday and Saturday, I did have an idea of keeping the live winds' component simple.  More on that presently.  In all events, I find the fixed media bit for On Contemplating the Irrepressible highly satisfying, my best effort in that vein so far.

I spent yesterday morning working on wind parts for On C. the I., and by lunchtime I had got to the 2'30 mark (from rehearsing The Conquest of Emptiness with the band, we found it helpful to mark in the parts what timings of the track align with the rehearsal marks) so:  one-third done, and for much of the rest of the piece I could with relative ease adapt the material already written.

This, then, was the point at which I sat down with Masha & Irina to demonstrate the tracks.  The artists found the fixed media for On Contemplating the Irrepressible a blast, too.  They like the fact that it is not seven and a half minutes of unrelentingly fast music, but that there are the contrasting Ghanaian drumming sections, which are more moderate in pace, though still active.  They want the ending to be a little louder, which I think is an easy remix.

I then played for them the first 2'30 of the piece, together with the wind parts I had then written.  She expressed herself with great delicacy and sensitivity, in advising that the wind parts from that morning were too busy;  "I'm sorry to make you do more work," she added.  I hastened to assure her that she was absolutely right;  that I myself knew a day and a half before that I wanted to keep the wind parts light of tread, but that I had lost sight of that mission;  and that, as for doing more work, I wanted to make sure I was doing the right work.  Right away I spent about 20 minutes modifying what I had, to test on Masha's ears, and we had the solution;  and I finished off the wind lines over the course of the afternoon.

Part of 'the lighter touch' angle is, we winds have long stretches of rests.  But, we aren't really 'the concertante soloists' in this context, but part of the accompanying ensemble for the featured artists;  so, we'll count our rests and make sure to come in on time.

The overall structure of On Contemplating the Irrepressible, then:  I don't know if this is an official musical term, but it will do the job . . . the rhythmic soul of the (A) section is the classic "mariachi hemiola," the supple rhythmic alternation between 6/8 and 3/4;  in the case of my score, I vary this a little further in 'every other 6/8 measure' by an additional beat.  The basic (A) riff, then, is a four-measure pattern: 6/8 – 3/4 – 9/8 – 3/4.

There is an (A1) passage which is progressively varied, the same tempo as (A) but in effect 'relaxing into' a regular 3/4.  At first, anyway – for we soon alternate, not with 6/8, but with 2/4. I thought of this as a sort of codetta, and as a result it is a final variation of this section which drives into the final cadence.

As mentioned above, the (B) section is a 3/2 riff which I first learnt back in Charlottesville, courtesy of Scott Deveaux's African Drumming seminar.  Add a ritardando here and an accelerando there, and an assortment of these building blocks essentially accounts for the course of the piece.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 14, 2016, 01:38:49 AM
Good rehearsal last night.  It was the first we tried playing along with the fixed media for Contemplating.  I am going to be tweaking the mix to reflect Masha's request . . . additionally, since there is no need for me to consider the mix as it came out first thing on Saturday as "perfect," certain details to be added, which will make it easier for us live musicians to be certain where we are, will be added — it won't materially alter the fabric of the composition, and it will improve the work's "performability."
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on June 14, 2016, 02:03:32 AM
Many thanks for the update: a fascinating look into the DNA of an artwork!

And as always, great titles!  8)

Quote... in advising that the wind parts from that morning were too busy;  "I'm sorry to make you do more work," she added.  I hastened to assure her that she was absolutely right;  that I myself knew a day and a half before that I wanted to keep the wind parts light of tread, but that I had lost sight of that mission;  and that, as for doing more work, I wanted to make sure I was doing the right work.  Right away I spent about 20 minutes modifying what I had, to test on Masha's ears, and we had the solution;  and I finished off the wind lines over the course of the afternoon.

It is interesting how an artwork can suddenly take on a character of its own against the conscious intentions of the Creator, that something in its essence asserts itself in another direction, as if saying "Non serviam!"  0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 15, 2016, 01:52:45 AM
Here is what Maria writes about the program:

It is more difficult to evaluate or even understand abstract art than representational. Although the basic artistic principles are very similar, there is no definite, recognizable object for the viewer to relate to and focus attention upon, and it might be a challenge for a non-professional artist to make any sense of abstract art. And when something is unclear, an aura of mystery grows around it, with either positive or negative perceptions.

This performance is an attempt to demystify abstract art. Artists will create a piece in front of the audience, following emotions evoked by music, translating sounds into an image. Not everyone will connect color, shapes and sounds in exactly the same way, however, general directions are somehow wired into our minds. For instance, lower, duller sounds will associate with darker colors, higher-pitched sound will seem "thinner", brighter and lighter. A crescendo will evoke an image of moving upwards, etc. The same idea applies to depicting emotions, feelings.  We even say,  "feeling down, dark mood" or "bright spirits."

Abstract art, then, is a way of visualizing emotions, coming from our inner world;  or inspired directly by the world around us, what we see, hear, touch, taste.

The first piece will be created in a form of a dialogue between two artists, where the first one asks a question and the second gives an answer. It is in pensive or lamenting mood, the heart is poured out, sad and complaining;  the other artist is supporting and comforting, sometimes by a straight answer, sometimes by changing the color of a question.  Both are looking for answers to deep inner struggles.

The second piece is collaborative creation of one painting mosaic, visual fabric of sound. Both artists will add element by element, moving in the same direction, depicting the cheerful, rich texture of this musical composition.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 15, 2016, 09:09:10 AM
The Composer Writes:

A brief list of some of the tools, elements & artifacts used in or absorbed into today's music:

•   'Virtual instruments,' courtesy of the Sibelius sound library
•   The four-inch saucepan I use to warm my coffee in the morning
•   The fearless and ever-musical coöperation of all my colleagues present
•   A frame drum lent me by Julian Bryson of Triad
•   On-screen slider controls to regulate various aspects of wah-wah
•   My larynx
•   A Ghanaian drumming riff I learnt from Scott Deveaux in Charlottesville
•   Graphic point-&-paste sound element management in Audacity
•   Perhaps the first-ever authorized use of improvisation in mature Henningmusick
•   A liberal disregard for the question whether any human banjo player could manage this or that measure
•   Variations on the rhythmic tradition I have christened "mariachi hemiola"
•   Near-unrecognizable mutation of my 15-second piano piece, Bunny Keeping Still

The combination of pre-recorded "fixed media" with live performance is a novelty for me in my own compositional work.  In both Charlottesville (UVa) and Buffalo (SUNY) I had fair opportunity, as a student, for hand's-on work with electronic music (tools both ancient and modern).  But at the time (whether a matter simply of my own contemporaneous enthusiasms, or of what I saw as limitations of the tools – or limitations of my aptitude for the tools) I felt no motivation to adopt "Electronic Music" as part of my own compositional palette.  But my artistic interest has since been freshly engaged, by both the relatively recent explosion in ready availability of powerful, and subtle, and easy-to-use, computer tools, and the happy experience this past October of playing a piece written by Nashville composer David Leone for Peter & me to play, against/with fixed media.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: 28Orot on June 15, 2016, 03:55:33 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 15, 2016, 09:09:10 AM
The Composer Writes:

A brief list of some of the tools, elements & artifacts used in or absorbed into today's music:

•   'Virtual instruments,' courtesy of the Sibelius sound library
•   The four-inch saucepan I use to warm my coffee in the morning
•   The fearless and ever-musical coöperation of all my colleagues present
•   A frame drum lent me by Julian Bryson of Triad
•   On-screen slider controls to regulate various aspects of wah-wah
•   My larynx
•   A Ghanaian drumming riff I learnt from Scott Deveaux in Charlottesville
•   Graphic point-&-paste sound element management in Audacity
•   Perhaps the first-ever authorized use of improvisation in mature Henningmusick
•   A liberal disregard for the question whether any human banjo player could manage this or that measure
•   Variations on the rhythmic tradition I have christened "mariachi hemiola"
•   Near-unrecognizable mutation of my 15-second piano piece, Bunny Keeping Still

The combination of pre-recorded "fixed media" with live performance is a novelty for me in my own compositional work.  In both Charlottesville (UVa) and Buffalo (SUNY) I had fair opportunity, as a student, for hand's-on work with electronic music (tools both ancient and modern).  But at the time (whether a matter simply of my own contemporaneous enthusiasms, or of what I saw as limitations of the tools – or limitations of my aptitude for the tools) I felt no motivation to adopt "Electronic Music" as part of my own compositional palette.  But my artistic interest has since been freshly engaged, by both the relatively recent explosion in ready availability of powerful, and subtle, and easy-to-use, computer tools, and the happy experience this past October of playing a piece written by Nashville composer David Leone for Peter & me to play, against/with fixed media.

Karl, please post here your principal work of art, your best composition, would love to hear it.

Thanks
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on June 15, 2016, 04:07:06 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 21, 2015, 10:37:10 AM
Re-post & refresh:

Variations on Wie lieblich est, S.10 (oboe & organ) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg841639.html#msg841639)

Time Was, Op.4 (pf solo)
№ 1: Prelude (Charlottesville) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906467.html#msg906467)
№ 2: Dance (Barefoot Amid Dandelions) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895701.html#msg895701)
№ 3: The Myth of Motion II:  Toccatina (on the Ekaterininsky Canal) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg896186.html#msg896186)


Pictures Only I Can See, Op.11 (pf solo)
№ 1: Spring in Her Step (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg894486.html#msg894486)
№ 2: The Bronze Girl's Spilt Milk (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg894735.html#msg894735)
№ 3: The Myth of Motion I:  Chorale (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895484.html#msg895484)
№ 4: The Sleep-Pavane at the Foot of Frozen Niagara (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg894748.html#msg894748)
№ 5: Petersburg Nocturne (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg893941.html#msg893941)
|| MIDI on YT (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?action_edit=1&list=PLFZD0TBMaPuUXCFckvjggD2-jTTbZ2Eh6)

Little Towns, Low Countries, Op.18 (pf solo)
№ 1: Invention (Mt Hope Avenue, Rochester) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg896759.html#msg896759)
№ 2: Aubade (Lake Canandaigua) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg897041.html#msg897041)
№ 3: Gigue (Glasgow Street, Cornhill) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg897079.html#msg897079)


Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, Op.16 (cl/vn/pf) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg821903.html#msg821903)

Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, Op.16a (cl/pf/prc) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg821934.html#msg821934)

To Melt From a Distance, Op.21 (pf solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895630.html#msg895630)

Gaze Transfixt, Op.23 (pf solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=92.0;attach=42786)

Lutosławski's Lullaby, Op.25 (pf solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg899237.html#msg899237)

Fancy on Psalm 80 from the Scottish Psalter, Op.34 № 3, performed by Carson Cooman, on YouTube. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772705.html#msg772705)

O Beauteous Heavenly Light, Op.34 № 2, performed by Carson Cooman, on YouTube. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772705.html#msg866185)

The Allegro grazioso (https://soundcloud.com/htumc-music-program/02-allegro-grazioso?in=htumc-music-program/sets/christmas-concert-14-dec-2014) from the Sinfonietta, Op.38 for brass quintet (some shaky moments)

Journey to the Dayspring, Op.40 on YouTube (http://youtu.be/WaVDqIp5Rt4?t=25m33s)

'Tis Winter Now (Danby), Op.45a (mezzo-soprano, flute & organ) at Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Danby-Tis-Winter-Now-Mezzo-soprano/dp/1631620223/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1419784836&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=karl+henning+danby)

Initiation of Barefoot on the Crowded Road, the former Op.41 (now the Discreet Erasures, Op.99, below) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg870547.html#msg870547)

Danse antique, Op.44 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg892900.html#msg892900)

The original Born on Earth to Save Us, Op.52 for Bill Goodwin. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg914182.html#msg914182)

Born on Earth to Save Us, Op.52a for HTUMC. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg914906.html#msg914906)

Joseph and Mary, Op.53a for HTUMC. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg914335.html#msg914335)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part I (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg875355.html#msg875355)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part II (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg875358.html#msg875358)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part I ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754765.html#msg754765)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part II ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754766.html#msg754766)

I Look From Afar, Op.60 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg805683.html#msg805683)

Blue Shamrock, Op.63 for clarinet unaccompanied, at Amazon. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770448.html#msg770448)

Three Things That Begin With "C", Op.65, clarinet & horn :: Original (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg928980.html#msg928980) | Revised (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg929426.html#msg929426)

Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani 1st half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg804573.html#msg804573) | 2nd half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg804574.html#msg804574)

Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani ::  Choral Score 1st half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg833844.html#msg833844) | 2nd half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg833845.html#msg833845)

14 Dec 2014 performance of Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 (https://soundcloud.com/htumc-music-program/12-sweetest-ancient-cradle-song?in=htumc-music-program/sets/christmas-concert-14-dec-2014)

14 Dec 2014 performance of The Snow Lay on the Ground, Op.68a (https://soundcloud.com/htumc-music-program/14-the-snow-lay-on-the-ground?in=htumc-music-program/sets/christmas-concert-14-dec-2014)

Timbrel and Dance, Op.73 [ St Paul's choir plus ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg628919.html#msg628919)

21 Nov 2015 Triad performance of Nuhro, Op.74:  https://www.youtube.com/v/ftFJdcXz7lg

23 Nov 2015 Triad performance of Nuhro, Op.74. (https://soundcloud.com/triad-boston/05-henning-nuhro-op74-23-nov-15)

Scene 1 from White Nights, Op.75 № 2 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg810318.html#msg810318)

Scene 2 from White Nights, Op.75 № 3 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg802028.html#msg802028)

Scene 3a from White Nights, Op.75 № 4 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg801802.html#msg801802)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg813961.html#msg813961)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6, arr. for saxophone choir (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765047.html#msg765047)

Scene 4 from White Nights, Op.75 № 7 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg814083.html#msg814083)

Scene 5 from White Nights, Op.75 № 8 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815364.html#msg815364)

Before-&-after, Finale-VS.-Sibelius exhibits from the Op.75 № 8| | [url=http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815368.html#msg815368 B | [url=http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815369.html#msg815369 C | [url=http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815370.html#msg815370 D

[url=http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg816086.html#msg816086]Scene 7 from White Nights, Op.75 № 10 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815367.html#msg815367%20A%5B/b)


Canzona (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg827075.html#msg827075), Op.77a № 1 (org solo)

Gigue (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg827138.html#msg827138), Op.77a № 2 (org solo)

26 February De profundis, Op.78 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg396045.html#msg396045) [ Jaya Lakshminarayan & friends ]

Mirage, Op.79a (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg845632.html#msg845632) (alto fl, cl, pf)

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, Op.80 carol for choir, brass quintet, organ & timpani (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg805187.html#msg805187)

Moonrise, Op.84 for brass quintet. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767632.html#msg767632) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

Moonrise, Op.84a for flute choir in six parts. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg761602.html#msg761602) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

15 March Passion rehearsal A (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/dress-rehearsal.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal B (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/shut-up-n-let-music-do-talkin-some-more.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal C (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/corrivideum.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

Conclusion of the 19 Mar 2010 performance by Sine Nomine of the St John Passion, Op.92:

http://www.youtube.com/v/8netMuAHFkI

12 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/revisiting-moon.html) [ k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble (Bloom/Henning/Cienniwa) ]

18 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/later-at-kings.html) [ Bloom/Henning ]

23 May pre-concert rehearsal (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/05/rehearsal-day-of.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

22 June recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/ande-then-there-was-library.html) [ N. Chamberlain/B. Chamberlain/Henning ]

Love is the spirit of this church (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg694587.html#msg694587), Op.85 № 3

Nicodemus brings myrrh and aloes for the burial of the Christ (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg739688.html#msg739688), Op.85 № 4 for cello & piano | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/nicodemus-brings-myrrh-aloes)

For God so loved the world, after Op.87 № 9 {Would you like the Doxology with that?} Yes (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784410.html#msg784410) | No (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784446.html#msg784446) | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/for-god-so-loved-the-world)

The Passion According to St John (http://www.mediafire.com/?wdpk77t7m042s7o), Op.92 (on MediaFire, courtesy of Johan)

Lutosawski's Lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648397.html#msg648397), Op.96a № 1 (string quartet)

Marginalia (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg647890.html#msg647890), Op.96a № 2 (string quartet)

Après-lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649237.html#msg649237), Op.96a № 3 (string quartet)

Score of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444980.html#msg444980)

MIDI of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg436576.html#msg436576)

Score of Suspension Bridge (In Dave's Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444979.html#msg444979)

MIDI of Suspension Bridge (In Dave's Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444978.html#msg444978)

Score of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg445883.html#msg445883)

MIDI of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg446478.html#msg446478)

Cato's analysis of the Viola Sonata (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg785714.html#msg785714)

Johan's MediaFire folder, including the whole of Dana's première performance of the Viola Sonata (http://www.mediafire.com/?nnp5543z74szn)

Discreet Erasures (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg872593.html#msg872593), Op.99 for orchestra

Angular Whimsies, Op.100a (bass clarinet, percussion [two players] & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767841.html#msg767841)

Whimsy brevis, Op.100b (bass flute & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg769046.html#msg769046)

http://www.youtube.com/v/OAp3w15ISl4

How to Tell (Chasing the Tail of Nothing), Op.103 (alto flute, clarinet & frame drum); 7 June 2014 performance (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-how-to-tell-chasing-the-tail-of-nothing-op-103-7-june-14)

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648257.html#msg648257), Op.104 № 4

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649947.html#msg649947), Op.104 № 5

Kyrie (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg644073.html#msg644073), Op.106 № 1

Gloria (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg870150.html#msg870150), Op.106 № 2 :: work-in-progress, March 2015

Credo (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg869962.html#msg869962), Op.106 № 3

Sanctus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772439.html#msg869778), Op.106 № 4

(The Sanctus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg871446.html#msg871446), arranged for tuba quartet)

Agnus Dei (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg773090.html#msg773090), Op.106 № 5 || Première by Triad (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895337.html#msg895337)

Brothers, If They Only Knew It (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780342.html#msg780342), saxophone quartet (after Op.106 № 5)

In the Artist's Studio (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg879937.html#msg880118), Op.107, for 17 winds & harp

Organ Sonata, Op.108
Mvt 1: Eritis sicut Deus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg706128.html#msg706128)
Mvt 2: . . . scientes bonum . . . (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg709377.html#msg709377)
Mvt 3: . . . et malum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg714290.html#msg714290)


Thoreau in Concord Jail (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708916.html#msg708916), Op.109 for clarinet solo

http://www.youtube.com/v/OnLYQ748aEg

Airy Distillates (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648674.html#msg648674), Op.110 for flute solo

Annabel Lee (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg704486.html#msg704486), Op.111 for vocal quartet

http://www.youtube.com/v/tN3aMOrzEb8

Misapprehension (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708245.html#msg708245), Op.112 for clarinet choir

Misapprehension (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg920903.html#msg920903), Op.112a for strings

The Mystic Trumpeter (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg831867.html#msg831867), Op.113 № 1 for soprano & clarinet

Après-mystère (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737681.html#msg737681), Op.113 № 2 for flute & clarinet And MIDI (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737682.html#msg737682)

http://www.youtube.com/v/7RhH161HhlA

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg756625.html#msg756625), Op.114 № 1 for clarinet & marimba

(very nearly) what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg812042.html#msg812042), Op.114 № 5 for bass clarinet & marimba

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777532.html#msg777532), Op.114a for clarinet, mandocello & double bass

My Island Home (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg766258.html#msg766258), Op.115 for percussion ensemble

http://www.youtube.com/v/hlh61D6COvU

Plotting (y is the new x) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765893.html#msg765893), Op.116 for violin & harpsichord

http://www.youtube.com/v/2vKGfppo0o8

Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg768713.html#msg768713), Op.117 (fl, cl in A, gtr & cb) [ and at Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-jazz-for) ]

When the morning stars sang together, and the sons of God shouted for joy (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770046.html#msg770046), Op.118 № 1 (shakuhachi, drum & handbell choir)

http://www.youtube.com/v/79tPHWpH3UI

Divinum mysterium (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg775091.html#msg775091), Op.118 № 2 (choir unison & handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/MPr7NhE2-Bs

Easter Stikheron (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784746.html#msg784746), Op.118 № 3 (choir SATB & handbells)

Welcome, Happy Morning!, Op.118 № 4 (handbells)

My Lord, What a Morning (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg787524.html#msg787524), Op.118 № 5 (choir & handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/AJzV-RxXiIk

Hymtunes Moscow & Te Deum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg799287.html#msg799287), Op.118 № 6 (handbells)

Musette (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg799287.html#msg799287), Op.118 № 7 (handbells)

Psalm 130 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780713.html#msg780713), Op.118 № 8 [ I think ] (clarinet & bass voice) [work-in-progress]

The Crystalline Ship (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777531.html#msg777531), Op.119 № 1 (mezzo-soprano & baritone saxophone)

I Saw People Walking Around Like Trees (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg782776.html#msg782776), Op.120 (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum)

http://www.youtube.com/v/E0_-CTvtSS8

... illa existimans quia hortulanus esset .... (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg822022.html#msg822022), Op.121 (vc/pf)

14 Dec 2014 performance of Le tombeau de W.A.G., Op.122 (https://soundcloud.com/htumc-music-program/01-le-tombeau-de-wag?in=htumc-music-program/sets/christmas-concert-14-dec-2014)

Le tombeau de W.A.G. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg792109.html#msg792109), Op.122a (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum) Audio (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-le-tombeau-de-wag-op122a)

A Song of Remembrance, Op.123 (mixed chorus SAB & pf)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg828719)

http://www.youtube.com/v/kYWAm11MX4s

The Mysterious Fruit, Op.124 (mezzo-soprano & marimba)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg866146)

The Mysterious Fruit, Op.124a (mezzo-soprano & pf)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg869135)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 (2 vn/va)
№ 1 "Children's Song" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg823454.html#msg823454)
№ 2 "Autumn Leaves (Wind Effect)" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg844320.html#msg844320)
№ 3 "Scampering Squirrels" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg846592.html#msg846592)
№ 4 "Pond at Twilight" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847113.html#msg847113)
№ 5 "The Gnomes (Paul's Garden)" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg847919)
№ 6 "Cheerful Song on the Wing" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg867035)
№ 7 "The Avocado in Winter" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg867133)


In the shadow of the kindly Star (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg844302.html#msg844302), Op.126 № 1 (violin solo and handbell choir)

I Want Jesus to Walk With Me (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg934693.html#msg934693), Op.126 № 2 (choir SATB unaccompanied) NEW & IMPROVED !! [ Version for brass quintet (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg934486.html#msg934486) ]

Variations on a Basque Carol (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg856400.html#msg856400), Op.126 № 3 (clarinet unaccompanied)

Variations on a Basque Carol (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg934417.html#msg934417), Op.126 № 3 (flute unaccompanied)

Beach Balls (Red) , Op.126 № 5 (org solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg896271.html#msg896271)

Pat-A-Pan (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg920914.html#msg920914msg844302), Op.126 № 6 (handbell choir)

Gabriel's Message (Basque Carol) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg934413.html#msg934413), Op.126 № 7

Little Suite, Op.127 (vc & pf)
№ 1 "Summer Song" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851437.html#msg851437)
№ 2 "Valentine" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851437.html#msg867353)
№ 3 "Sparrows Hopping on the Wet Sidewalk" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906166.html#msg906166) || MIDI on YT (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mbeg-pyJfvI&list=PLFZD0TBMaPuXbxstv6cQeRGw1tTS1mZBM)

Notebook for Elaina & Anna, Op.128 № 1 "Out for a Walk" (fl/a sx) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851363.html#msg851363)

From the Pit of a Cave in the Cloud, Op.129, soprano & chamber group (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg929490.html#msg929490)

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

The Young Lady Holding a Phone in Her Teeth, Op.130 {work-in-progress} (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg902814.html#msg928148)

Visions fugitives de nouveau, Op.131 (pf solo)
№ 1: One Leaf (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg904373.html#msg904373)
№ 2: Versuch eines Milonga (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905203.html#msg905203)
№ 3: Beneath the Clear Sky (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905823.html#msg905823)
№ 4: That Tickles! (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905868.html#msg905868)
№ 5: Stephen Goes to California (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905880.html#msg905880)
№ 6: Kay's Blue Crabs (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905898.html#msg905898)
№ 7: Questionable Insistence (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905904.html#msg905904)
№ 8: Morning Prayer (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906036.html#msg906036)

https://www.youtube.com/v/FfL_20Sksc8

№ 9: Bunny Keeping Still (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906077.html#msg906077)
№ 10: Gamboling Squirrels (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906078.html#msg906078)
№ 11: The Street Musician (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906783.html#msg906783)
№ 12: The Shade of an Oak (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906789.html#msg906789)
№ 13: "Could you change one more thing?" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907005.html#msg907005)
№ 14: Waiting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907009.html#msg907009)
№ 15: Bicycling in Boston Common (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907002.html#msg907002)
№ 16: Mist on the Harbor (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907205.html#msg907205)
№ 17: Peter Moves to Montréal (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907206.html#msg907206)
№ 18: Seeing a Long-Since-Cancelled Stamp (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907207.html#msg907207)
№ 19: ... but his mind is elsewhere (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907528.html#msg907528)
№ 20: Starless Summer Night (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907530.html#msg907530) || MIDI on YT (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxjZWHrSBk0&list=PLFZD0TBMaPuXnfPJDhCKfIhkI_1eLROX9)

Neither do I condemn thee, Op.132 for flute duet  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg916020.html#msg916020)

A whimsical Canon:

http://www.youtube.com/v/B6xeqrcavUQ

Saltmarsh Stomp, Op.134 for clarinet choir in 15 parts (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg924808.html#msg924808)

http://www.youtube.com/v/7DCc2sD2KAk

Ear Buds (The dream of a young man in the woods, listening), Op.135 for symphonic band (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg922013.html#msg922013)

http://www.youtube.com/v/ZSMo90L5xJA

Darkest Doings, Op.136 {work-in-progress} (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg926870.html#msg926870)

Things Like Bliss, Op.137 {work-in-progress} (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg929310.html#msg929310)

8 Oct 2013 recital at King's Chapel (http://instantencore.com/music/details.aspx?PId=5106840)

Henningmusick at ReverbNation (http://www.reverbnation.com/karlhenning).

Henningmusick at Instant Encore (http://instantencore.com/contributor/contributor.aspx?CId=5142566).

About an hour's worth of Henningmusick, too, at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1)

The 9th Ear at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/9th-ear).

And: Maria appears on the evening news in DC (http://www.wjla.com/articles/2014/04/cold-weather-approaches-cherry-blossoms-pass-peak-102154.html).

Maria's harpsichord (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg922817.html#msg922817)


Quote from: 28Orot on June 15, 2016, 03:55:33 PM
Karl, please post here your principal work of art, your best composition, would love to hear it.

Thanks

Take your pick from the above: check out e.g. Nuhro, The Mysterious Fruit, Viola Sonata, Nicodemus, From the Pit of a Cave in the Cloud

https://www.youtube.com/v/H1GX6gAmom8
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: 28Orot on June 15, 2016, 04:16:23 PM
Cato,

Are you Karl?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on June 15, 2016, 04:41:12 PM
Quote from: 28Orot on June 15, 2016, 04:16:23 PM
Cato,

Are you Karl?

Actually, I might be Teddy Roosevelt!  0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: 28Orot on June 15, 2016, 05:07:55 PM
Quote from: Cato on June 15, 2016, 04:41:12 PM
Actually, I might be Teddy Roosevelt!  0:)

Kindly let the addressee respond.

Cheers
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on June 15, 2016, 06:12:19 PM
Quote from: 28Orot on June 15, 2016, 05:07:55 PM
Kindly let the addressee respond.

Cheers

In no way has the addressee been prevented from responding, corresponding, desponding, or sponding. 0:)

I suspect he has a rehearsal tonight, so wait until tomorrow!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: 28Orot on June 15, 2016, 06:27:11 PM
Quote from: Cato on June 15, 2016, 06:12:19 PM
In no way has the addressee been prevented from responding, corresponding, desponding, or sponding. 0:)

I suspect he has a rehearsal tonight, so wait until tomorrow!

Ok Spokesperson
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 16, 2016, 01:41:06 AM
Quote from: 28Orot on June 15, 2016, 03:55:33 PM
Karl, please post here your principal work of art, your best composition, would love to hear it.

Thanks

Thanks for wanting to listen!  I don't really think in those terms, "my best composition";  I want the piece I am working on to be the best.

On simple reflection, I think I have not written anything better than the Viola Sonata:

https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/sets/sonata-for-viola-piano-2010 (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/sets/sonata-for-viola-piano-2010)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 16, 2016, 01:44:14 AM
Quote from: Cato on June 15, 2016, 06:12:19 PM
In no way has the addressee been prevented from responding, corresponding, desponding, or sponding. 0:)

I suspect he has a rehearsal tonight, so wait until tomorrow!

Yes, rehearsal immediately after work (walked from the office to the Downtown Crossing 'T' stop, took the Red Line to Davis Square, pulled a bike out of the Hubway dock there, bicycled up Holland Street, rang Peter's doorbell, assembled my clarinet.  Rehearsed until about 8.  Thank you for kindly responding in my absence!  You are not I, but your assistance is generous.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: 28Orot on June 16, 2016, 02:10:55 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 16, 2016, 01:41:06 AM
Thanks for wanting to listen!  I don't really think in those terms, "my best composition";  I want the piece I am working on to be the best.

On simple reflection, I think I have not written anything better than the Viola Sonata:

https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/sets/sonata-for-viola-piano-2010 (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/sets/sonata-for-viola-piano-2010)

Listening right now, so far so good. The piece is very reflective and entertaining, keeps you interested in the music and is not boring. It also has a quality of film music and can be easily used as a soundtrack. Good Job Karl, thanks for the listen.

Saul
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 16, 2016, 03:20:27 AM
Thanks.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 16, 2016, 05:24:25 AM
Good rehearsal last night.  The ongoing challenges (which means we are going to retain Saturday's rehearsal, as well as Monday's dress rehearsal) have been:  (a) when we four winds are playing all together, can we remain true to the tempo of — stay in sync with — the fixed media track; and (b) a couple of places where there is either an accelerando or a ritardando, and those events are clear enough to follow, but where not all of the players can "hear" the new tempo we arrive at.  I tweaked the mix of Contemplating the Irrepressible, to try to vitiate the problematic spots.  We made good progress last night, but (as I say) we still need ample rehearsal.

We have had a couple of similar "problem spots" in The Conquest of Emptiness.  But when I asked during the rehearsal last night if we wanted to work on that first piece, there was an immediate no, meaning that sentiment was strong that we should continue work on Contemplating the Irrepressible. "Compared to this," Carol said, "the first number is a piece of cake."  All (or, most) things are relative . . . .

We all have a couple of days to practice on our own before the next rehearsal;  so I am confident that we will quickly reach the point where we can play through the music without trainwrecks, a number of times, so that Monday's dress will be "finishing."
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: 28Orot on June 16, 2016, 07:19:33 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 16, 2016, 03:20:27 AM
Thanks.

You're Welcome!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: nathanb on June 16, 2016, 07:45:07 AM
That is a BOSS viola sonata.

I mean, you know me, I can always use a few extra extended techniques, but I think you said that's not your thing, so ignore this line please :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 16, 2016, 08:43:32 AM
Quote from: nathanb on June 16, 2016, 07:45:07 AM
That is a BOSS viola sonata.

I mean, you know me, I can always use a few extra extended techniques, but I think you said that's not your thing, so ignore this line please :)

Many thanks!  I do like seeing what I can do more or less within traditional technique  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on June 16, 2016, 10:11:42 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 16, 2016, 01:41:06 AM
Thanks for wanting to listen!  I don't really think in those terms, "my best composition";  I want the piece I am working on to be the best.

On simple reflection, I think I have not written anything better than the Viola Sonata:

https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/sets/sonata-for-viola-piano-2010 (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/sets/sonata-for-viola-piano-2010)
Somehow I had missed this recording before, and had only heard the MIDI, and while I did know there was more to the music than in the MIDI, it didn't really make me think about the work, one way or another. Having just now listened to the concert recording, I am very favourably impressed indeed.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 16, 2016, 10:16:02 AM
Thanks, Karlo!
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 17, 2016, 05:01:09 PM
All right: I think that The Young Lady Holding a Phone in Her Teeth, Op.130 is done. Will let it cure overnight, and see how it seems in the morning.

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 18, 2016, 05:19:33 AM
A little more tinkering this morning; I do think it is done.  Maybe I'll change my mind on Tuesday  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 19, 2016, 02:54:50 AM
So, what did I do (at long last)?

Since in m.341 we snuck into a return to the "haunting Sarabande," at [ S ] we hear an adaptation of the Vigoroso passage at [ H ], inverted, overall a bit wilder of pitch content, and all 10 players, so while it is a "return" of sorts, it is also somewhat restively chaotic.


[ T ] is a gigue-like adaptation of the [ B ] material, and (I think) fairly true to the pitch of the original passage.  Practically everything from here to the end is an echo/version of earlier material.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 20, 2016, 06:32:16 AM
Well, here she is, complete:

http://www.youtube.com/v/55PLnJ4vuSs
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 20, 2016, 06:41:56 AM
This Tuesday (21 June, 12:15)

k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble and Guests

Peter H. Bloom and Carol Epple, flutes
Pamela Marshall, horn
Karl Henning, clarinet & noyz
Maria Bablyak and Irina Pisarenko visual artists

Sound and Sight – the premiere of a new work by Karl Henning

Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 12:15 pm

King's Chapel, corner of School and Tremont Streets, Boston

Donations welcome.  Information:  617-227-2155

Impelled by the premiere performance of composer Karl Henning's latest work, Sound and Sight, Opus 140, visual artists Maria Bablyak and Irina Pisarenko will paint in the moment, interpreting the sonic images in a multi-media experience.  In The Conquest of Emptiness, the two painters will engage in a visual dialogue on a shared canvas, where one asks a question and the other gives an answer.  In Contemplating the Irrepressible, Bablyak and Pisarenko will create a collaborative mosaic, with the two painters adding element by element, tile by tile.

Sound & Sight, Op.140 by Karl Henning:

1. The Conquest of Emptiness
2a. Avant-subterfuge (Before the Tape)
2b. Sonic Dissemblage (Sex Tape)
3. Contemplating the Irrepressible (Happy Birthday, Carl Nielsen!)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 20, 2016, 09:14:41 AM
High time I returned to this, I do not deny it.

On the other hand:  I think I have exactly the direction I wish to take this in, now.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 21, 2016, 04:17:37 AM
Excellent rehearsal last night, together with the artists so they could grow accustomed to the arc of the show.  We started with The Conquest of Emptiness (https://soundcloud.com/karl-henning-756715731/op140-no1-the-conquest-of-emptiness-fixed-media-component).  All the metrical and tempo changes in the last piece proved such a challenge that for the last few rehearsals most of the attention was focused thereon, and the sense was that, by contrast, The C. of E. was a walk in the Boston Common.  Once we had the last piece well in hand, though, we went back to the first piece with a renewed sense of the challenge of a couple of places, in particular.  (The chief fix in both cases was, that — as much as I may, around playing my own part — I conduct the beat whenever I can.)  We played The C.of E. through;  went back to fix some tuning in one passage for the two flutes (just needed a little less vibrato so that the close intervals will be clean);  played it through again, perfect.  Went on to Contemplating the Irrepressible (https://soundcloud.com/karl-henning-756715731/contemplating-the-irrepressible-happy-birthday-carl-nielsen-sound-sight-op140-no-4), which we had well subdued at Saturday's rehearsal;  and indeed, we played it through dead on.


We then reviewed the improvisatory interlude.  I decided we would indeed use my first essay (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1G4GITqB0E), which does both echo The C. of E. (especially in use of harp and some of the percussion) and share some of the jungle-cat-heavy-breathing with Sex Tape, so that between those two tracks is exactly where it belongs.  It is brief, and I do some improvisation on my UVa-era discovery, the truncated clarinet.  For Sex Tape (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiwDpycOAMc), I decided that I would guide the other three players in a group improvisation;  my first "verbal roadmap" for this worked all right, it was just too little . . . when we rehearsed that the first time (who knows? a week ago, maybe) I realized just how long a five-minute piece is, in the sense that I certainly needed to plan out the collective improv better.  I had the expanded roadmap ready for them on Saturday, and we gave it an initial reading.  We worked out the kinks at last night's rehearsal.


All the individual pieces now in a state of concert-readiness, since the plan is (for the ease of us all) to set the CD of fixed media playing, and just letting it run its course (no Pausing or Stopping/Starting), we then ran the program, the artists and musicians all together.  Went like a charm, works brilliantly.  It is, in Peter's word, a gas.


See you on The Other Side (of the concert).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 21, 2016, 05:07:31 AM
Actually, got more work done yesterday:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 21, 2016, 05:10:06 AM
Dialing the mp3 down is certainly a sonic sacrifice, but here is that incipit:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 21, 2016, 05:11:52 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 21, 2016, 05:10:06 AM
Dialing the mp3 down is certainly a sonic sacrifice, but here is that incipit:

The harpsichord is just the rehearsal keyboard, of course;  I might have muted that for the output . . . for the piece is indeed for choir unaccompanied.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 22, 2016, 04:25:08 AM
Though I am the one who says it, yesterday's concert/event was an exceptional success.  The artists, doing their work on the spur of the moment, were the stars, of course;  and we musicians might just have shown up.  But the audience afterwards had warm word for the music, too.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 22, 2016, 04:33:36 AM
L to R: Pam Marshall, Carol Epple, kh, Maria Bablyak, Irina Pisarenko, Peter H. Bloom
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 22, 2016, 09:47:42 AM
Well, I do feel that I am now in earnest pursuit of the Gloria.  (Also, we have a Triad Repertory Committee tomorrow evening, and we are beginning to plan two seasons . . . and I want to propose the entire Mass.)  I have also promised Peter a flute/viola/harp trio for Ensemble Aubade, Oxygen Footprint, for their November program.  And I am keen to wrote Olivia a percussion-plus-fixed-media piece, which I think I may title Mistaken for the Sacred.

Also, to be sure, I must prepare to conduct The Young Lady Holding a Phone in Her Teeth for the 21 July reading with Kammerwerke.  They will have had the parts, but how well can I count on them to have prepared for our initial encounter?  I am thinking of starting, not at the beginning, but at the "haunting sarabande," and working our way in either direction thence.

Will Triad go for the Mass idea?  I don't know.  I could easily foresee a divided response.  They have all enjoyed singing my Agnus Dei and Nuhro, and both pieces won their highest musical respect.  But it would also not surprise me if some feel that one of our composers having so large-scale a piece is somehow disproportionate.  Then again, there may be a degree of feeling that, for us to perform the première of such a grand piece, is entirely part of our mission, and an opportunity to seize.

Anyway, I shall pose the question, and we shall see what happens.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 22, 2016, 02:54:48 PM
Cooking away, just as I like it:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 23, 2016, 09:16:02 AM
It's that time of year when I collect information to file some paperwork with ASCAP.  Is it too bizarre if I admit that I am astonished at how much composition I got done in 2015?

2015 Compositions:

These Unlikely Events, Op.104; arr. for clarinet and violoncello; Jan-Feb 2015
The Mysterious Fruit, Op.124; mezzo-soprano and marimba; Feb 2015
The Mysterious Fruit, Op.124a; mezzo-soprano and piano; Feb 2015
Tiny Wild Avocados, Op.125 nos. 6 & 7; two violins and viola; Feb 2015
Valentine, Op.127 no. 2; violoncello and piano; Feb 2015
Sanctus, Op.106 no. 4; choir SATB unaccompanied; Feb 2015
Sanctus, Op.106 no. 4a; arr. for tuba quartet; Feb 2015
Discreet Erasures, Op.99; orchestra; Feb 2015
In the Artist's Studio (There's a Wide World in There), Op.107; seventeen winds and harp;  Mar 2015
Beach Balls (Red), Op.126 no. 5; organ solo; May 2015
Sparrows Hopping on the Wet Sidewalk, Op.127 no. 3; violoncello and piano; June 2015
Visions fugitives de nouveau, Op.131;  piano solo; June-July 2015
Neither do I condemn thee, Op.132;  flute duet;  Aug 2015
Joseph & Mary, Op.53a;  arr. for children's and adult choirs, flute, violin, handbells and organ;  Aug 2015
Born on Earth to Save Us, Op.52a;  arr. for children's and adult choirs, flute, violin, handbells and organ;  Aug 2015
... illa existimans quia hortulanus esset .... , Op.121;  arr. for euphonium and piano;  Aug 2015
Little Suite, Op.127d;  arr. for euphonium and piano;  Aug 2015
From the Pit of a Cave in the Cloud, Op.129;  soprano, bass flute/picc, flute, soprano recorder/tenor recorder, horn;  Sep 2015
Misapprehension, Op.112a;  arr. for string orchestra;  Sep 2015
Pat-A-Pan, Op.126 no. 6;  arr. for handbell choir; Sep 2015
Ear Buds (The dream of a young man in the woods, listening), Op.135;  symphonic band;  Sep 2015
Saltmarsh Stomp, Op.134;  clarinet choir in 15 parts;  Oct 2015
Gabriel's Message (Basque Carol), Op.126 no. 7; flute, violin and voice trio;  Nov 2015
I Want Jesus to Walk With Me, Op.126 no. 2; choir SATB unaccompanied;  Nov 2015
I Want Jesus to Walk With Me, Op.126 no. 2a; arr. for brass quintet;  Nov 2015

2015 Performances:

24 Jan 2015;  Moonrise, Op.84 (première);  MidTown Brass Quintet; Hapeville, GA
15 Mar 2015;  The Mysterious Fruit, Op.124 (première);  Carola Emrich-Fisher & Sylvie Zakarian;  Boston, MA
29 Mar 2015;  Nicodemus brings myrrh and aloes for the burial of the Christ, Op.84 no. 4 (première); Sara Richardson Crigger;  Nashville, TN
5 Apr 2015;  Alleluia in D, Op.; Choir of Holy Trinity United Methodist Church;  Danvers, MA
11 May 2015;  Agnus Dei, Op.106 no. 5 (première);  Triad: Boston's Choral Collective;  Cambridge, MA
17 May 2015;  Annabel Lee, Op.111;  the Libella Quartet;  Boston, MA
2 June 2015;  Studies in Impermanence, Op.86;  Karl Henning;  Boston, MA
7 June 2015;  Canzona & Gigue, Op.77a (première);  Paul Cienniwa;  Boston, MA
27 Oct 2015;  From the Pit of a Cave in the Cloud, Op.129 (première);  The k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble;  Boston, MA
21 Nov 2015;  Nuhro, Op.74;  Triad: Boston's Choral Collective;  Cambridge, MA
23 Nov 2015;  Nuhro, Op.74;  Triad: Boston's Choral Collective;  Quincy, MA
13 Dec 2015;  Gabriel's Message (Basque Carol) , Op.126 no. 7 (première);  Peter H. Bloom, Rachel Wimmer, Karl Henning & al.
13 Dec 2015;  Basque Carol, Op.126 no. 3 (première);  Peter H. Bloom
13 Dec 2015;  Musette, Op.118 no. 7;  Handbell Choir of Holy Trinity United Methodist Church;  Danvers, MA
13 Dec 2015;  Pat-A-Pan, Op.126 no. 6 (première);  Handbell Choir of Holy Trinity United Methodist Church;  Danvers, MA
13 Dec 2015;  Born on Earth to Save Us, Op.52a;  Holy Trinity United Methodist Church Choir;  Danvers, MA
13 Dec 2015;  Joseph & Mary, Op.53a;  Holy Trinity United Methodist Church Choir;  Danvers, MA
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 23, 2016, 01:58:08 PM
Some more:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 24, 2016, 05:19:45 AM
Good Triad rep committee meeting last night (horrid drive down to Quincy, but at least I had some Dvořák to ease the pain).  The fact that the meeting got out before half-past 8, and that I had an easy 30-minute drive home (and so hit the hay at my accustomed bedtime), were welcome bonuses.

It was Charles, actually, who asked about the rest of the Mass (!!) . . . we may ultimately decide that, where we customarily prepare programs of ca. 45 minutes of music, a 30-minute piece by one of our composers is disproportionate;  but the subject has been broached, and is live.  May be able to ease into a vote of "Isn't a première of a major piece by a Triad composer exactly the sort of thing we ought to do?" over the next couple of meetings/e-mail exchanges.  For the coming season, though, I am happy for us to do the Song of Remembrance.

Down the road, I hope to have Luke write a piece specifically for us;  in the meanwhile, I think his setting of Blake's The Lamb is a shoe-in.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 24, 2016, 05:30:43 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 23, 2016, 01:58:08 PM
Some more:

I may of course tweak some of the seams, but overall I am pleased, and will plough on.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 24, 2016, 06:49:38 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 23, 2016, 09:16:02 AM
It's that time of year when I collect information to file some paperwork with ASCAP.  Is it too bizarre if I admit that I am astonished at how much composition I got done in 2015?

2015 Compositions:

These Unlikely Events, Op.104; arr. for clarinet and violoncello; Jan-Feb 2015
The Mysterious Fruit, Op.124; mezzo-soprano and marimba; Feb 2015
The Mysterious Fruit, Op.124a; mezzo-soprano and piano; Feb 2015
Tiny Wild Avocados, Op.125 nos. 6 & 7; two violins and viola; Feb 2015
Valentine, Op.127 no. 2; violoncello and piano; Feb 2015
Sanctus, Op.106 no. 4; choir SATB unaccompanied; Feb 2015
Sanctus, Op.106 no. 4a; arr. for tuba quartet; Feb 2015
Discreet Erasures, Op.99; orchestra; Feb 2015
In the Artist's Studio (There's a Wide World in There), Op.107; seventeen winds and harp;  Mar 2015
Beach Balls (Red), Op.126 no. 5; organ solo; May 2015
Sparrows Hopping on the Wet Sidewalk, Op.127 no. 3; violoncello and piano; June 2015
Visions fugitives de nouveau, Op.131;  piano solo; June-July 2015
Neither do I condemn thee, Op.132;  flute duet;  Aug 2015
Joseph & Mary, Op.53a;  arr. for children's and adult choirs, flute, violin, handbells and organ;  Aug 2015
Born on Earth to Save Us, Op.52a;  arr. for children's and adult choirs, flute, violin, handbells and organ;  Aug 2015
... illa existimans quia hortulanus esset .... , Op.121;  arr. for euphonium and piano;  Aug 2015
Little Suite, Op.127d;  arr. for euphonium and piano;  Aug 2015
From the Pit of a Cave in the Cloud, Op.129;  soprano, bass flute/picc, flute, soprano recorder/tenor recorder, horn;  Sep 2015
Misapprehension, Op.112a;  arr. for string orchestra;  Sep 2015
Pat-A-Pan, Op.126 no. 6;  arr. for handbell choir; Sep 2015
Ear Buds (The dream of a young man in the woods, listening), Op.135;  symphonic band;  Sep 2015
Saltmarsh Stomp, Op.134;  clarinet choir in 15 parts;  Oct 2015
Gabriel's Message (Basque Carol), Op.126 no. 7; flute, violin and voice trio;  Nov 2015
I Want Jesus to Walk With Me, Op.126 no. 2; choir SATB unaccompanied;  Nov 2015
I Want Jesus to Walk With Me, Op.126 no. 2a; arr. for brass quintet;  Nov 2015

Additionally, it was in 2015 that I created brand-new Sibelius editions of White Nights (what is done so far  8) ), and the sheaf of early piano solo pieces.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on June 24, 2016, 10:30:07 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 22, 2016, 04:25:08 AM
Though I am the one who says it, yesterday's concert/event was an exceptional success.  The artists, doing their work on the spur of the moment, were the stars, of course;  and we musicians might just have shown up.  But the audience afterwards had warm word for the music, too.
;D :D ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on June 24, 2016, 10:33:31 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 22, 2016, 04:33:36 AM
L to R: Pam Marshall, Carol Epple, kh, Maria Bablyak, Irina Pisarenko, Peter H. Bloom
Looks good! ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 24, 2016, 10:34:16 AM
Thank you, sir!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 24, 2016, 10:34:29 AM
There will be video this weekend!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 24, 2016, 03:11:48 PM
Very likely to finish this up over the weekend, I should think.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 25, 2016, 05:35:57 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 24, 2016, 03:11:48 PM
Very likely to finish this up over the weekend, I should think.

Well, perhaps not over the weekend (as I've mentioned to our Cato), but certainly by June's end.

I have "let out" a seam here, slightly expanded a passage there.  Now I do think the piece done, to this point:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 25, 2016, 07:16:53 AM
To start, the audio (https://soundcloud.com/karl-henning-756715731/sound-and-sight-op140-21-june-2016) from 21 June.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 25, 2016, 10:31:44 AM
Our show:

http://www.youtube.com/v/dXMra6BvZew
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Scion7 on June 25, 2016, 05:17:14 PM
I like those sort of events.  I've seen one where the artist - at the end - blacklighted her chalk drawing giving it a totally different look/theme.
The audio was a little low.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 26, 2016, 05:06:31 AM
Thanks.  It is not my camera, and I am learning on the fly . . . I think the problem (audio-wise) was that the camera was at such a remove from the performers (I positioned it up in the organ loft at the back of the Chapel, which seemed to me optimal in that space for a line of sight upon the artists—in the event, the camera ought to have been closer for sharper resolution for their work, too).

The separate audio recording (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg979800.html#msg979800) I made is cleaner;  so (while I did want to upload the full document) I will try to putter in Movie Maker, and see if I cannot produce a second version, dubbing in the cleaner audio.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 26, 2016, 12:07:44 PM
Present state of the Gloria.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on June 26, 2016, 12:17:03 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 25, 2016, 10:31:44 AM
Our show:

I really enjoyed the music, Karl...well, the entire experience. It was nice to see you and Maria in action  ;)

Sarge
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 26, 2016, 12:46:17 PM
Many thanks, Sarge!


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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on June 26, 2016, 04:22:00 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 26, 2016, 12:07:44 PM
Present state of the Gloria.

Marvelously inventive, which we always expect from Karl!  Allow me to point out especially bars 85-117 and the D minor/D major section immediately following!   8)  But the whole piece is a jolly bold soul!  0:)

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 27, 2016, 01:28:26 AM
Thanks!

Quote from: karlhenning on June 24, 2016, 03:11:48 PM
Very likely to finish this up over the weekend, I should think.

That was too ambitious a thought, but by June's end for sartain.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Scion7 on June 27, 2016, 01:44:07 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 27, 2016, 01:28:26 AM
That was too ambitious a thought, but by June's end for sartain.

Well, if you're sartain . . . I'll believe you.   $:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 27, 2016, 01:53:27 AM
8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 27, 2016, 03:29:23 AM
You want to know a great way to spend Monday morning?  Finding a sketched passage which you did not use for laudamus te, benedicimus te, and finding that (readily adapted) it is perfectly what is needed for the present qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis.

That is a great way to start the work-week.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 27, 2016, 04:20:35 AM
I know exactly what I want to recapitulate, musically, for Quoniam tu solus sanctus and out to the end.

I conclude the Credo with a semi-luxuriant Amen, so I may keep this Amen short and punchy.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on June 27, 2016, 05:25:06 AM


Quote from: karlhenning on June 27, 2016, 03:29:23 AM
You want to know a great way to spend Monday morning?  Finding a sketched passage which you did not use for laudamus te, benedicimus te, and finding that (readily adapted) it is perfectly what is needed for the present qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis.

That is a great way to start the work-week.

The Latin text for the Mass is not necessarily the easiest to set, since it is not particularly poetic, so Divine Intervention is always appreciated!  0:) ;) 

A complete Mass in Latin (yes, the Kyrie is Ancient Greek) by Karl Henning!  0:) 

In such cases I always marvel at the text for Schoenberg's Jakobsleiter, which the composer himself wrote, and which on the surface seems supremely anti-musical.  And yet...he made it work!

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 27, 2016, 06:53:54 AM
Although I have probably reported this before . . . it all started with a call to Paul.  In all likelihood, I had been listening to Mozart's d minor Kyrie, and I thought I'd like to compose a setting of my own;  and I wanted to write unaccompanied polyphony, so a good choir was indicated;  and I called to ask Paul if a Kyrie would be acceptable for use in the Unitarian parish whose fine choir he directs.  Not only did he give me the green light for the Kyrie, but he asked that fateful question, "Is this the first movement of a complete Mass?"

Hadn't got as far as thinking that, but the question could not very well now be disregarded.  So I accepted the suggestion, on the understanding that I wasn't "stopping everything" to write a Mass, but that I would take up a movement, now and then, on my Muse's caprice.

That said, I wanted to get the Credo, and all its text, done up first – first, that is, after the Kyrie (which was sung at First Church . . . in fact, I think I was in the tenor section of that performance . . . not exactly sure why we do not have a document of that event, though I have the hint of a recollection of some 'soprano-brain incident').

For the Kyrie, obviously, I would inscribe a dedication to Paul Cienniwa.  My idea then was to dedicate each movement to a choral director (most of them here in Boston) to whom I owe an especial debt for helping to foster and promote my compositional work.  The Credo bears the dedication "in memoriam Wm A. Goodwin," who was responsible for commissioning so many occasional pieces for use at First Congo, and who essentially bankrolled the purchase (and the first subsequent upgrade) of Finale.  The Agnus Dei is dedicated to Mark T. Engelhardt who as Music Director at the Cathedral Church of St Paul on Tremont Street invited me to compose a festive Evensong, the chief of many occasions on which he directed his choir in Henningmusick.  The Sanctus is dedicated to Heinrich Christensen who has made King's Chapel a welcome venue for twice-annual presentations of Henningmusick.  And the present Gloria is dedicated to Nana Tchikhinashvili whose choir Moderato Cantabile has repeatedly performed my Magnificat, itself no easy piece.

Of course, what I have found (which ought to have been no surprise) is that the Gloria, while less than the Credo, also has quite a passel of text.

– and another reason it ought not to have surprised me is, that when I finally had the Credo done to my satisfaction, I thought, "Let me write the Agnus Dei now:  that is just a little slip of text ...." –

Probably, I've detailed in this thread the various fitful starts to the Gloria, all the more reason why I am pleased to report what a well-oiled machine it is now, this week.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 27, 2016, 02:15:10 PM
May make adjustments yet.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 28, 2016, 04:46:52 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 27, 2016, 02:15:10 PM
May make adjustments yet.

I have a low-level nag whether the lately-added passage "needs something."  But I also have a clear idea of something to try.  (Apart, I mean, from having micromanaged the dynamics in mm.139-157.)

The final Amen (not yet shown) came to me just as my head was meeting the pillow last night.

Overall (and we might attribute this in part to recent review of Cato's Exaudi Me) I am thinking of giving more to some solo voices, so that m.152 is not just a one-measure caprice.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on June 28, 2016, 05:54:50 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 28, 2016, 04:46:52 AM
I have a low-level nag whether the lately-added passage "needs something."  But I also have a clear idea of something to try.  (Apart, I mean, from having micromanaged the dynamics in mm.139-157.)


Certainly the Tenor line in bar 140, later picked up by the Soprano(s), has possibilities.

Staggering the entry of the voices is another possibility.


Quote from: karlhenning on June 28, 2016, 04:46:52 AM
Overall (and we might attribute this in part to recent review of Cato's Exaudi Me)* I am thinking of giving more to some solo voices, so that m.152 is not just a one-measure caprice.

*The whispering campaign has begun!   ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 28, 2016, 05:59:36 AM
Quote from: Cato on June 28, 2016, 05:54:50 AM
Certainly the Tenor line in bar 140, later picked up by the Soprano(s), has possibilities.

Staggering the entry of the voices is another possibility.

I think I almost want to compose out to the end first, before quite settling on The Solution.

Quote from: Cato*The whispering campaign has begun!   ;D

8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 28, 2016, 08:59:49 AM
With but a light touch (which is my strong preference) I believe I have allayed any nattering nag.  And we have begun the home stretch.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 28, 2016, 03:56:39 PM
She may be done!  Ready to leave the score cure overnight.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: kishnevi on June 28, 2016, 04:15:54 PM
Looks good.

The "amen" is certainly among the shortest and punchiest I know of.

One quibble of a clerical nature.
Is it necessary to do all that flipping and flopping between 3/8 and 3/4 so quickly and repeatedly? On paper at least it is confusing, especially when you add in the changes to and from 2/4.. Could it be renotated with a shared time signature? You would still be flipping between 2/4 and 3/4 but it would still minimize the one measure flip in and out of 3/x.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 28, 2016, 04:45:45 PM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on June 28, 2016, 04:15:54 PM
Looks good.

The "amen" is certainly among the shortest and punchiest I know of.

One quibble of a clerical nature.
Is it necessary to do all that flipping and flopping between 3/8 and 3/4 so quickly and repeatedly? On paper at least it is confusing, especially when you add in the changes to and from 2/4.. Could it be renotated with a shared time signature? You would still be flipping between 2/4 and 3/4 but it would still minimize the one measure flip in and out of 3/x.
Thanks. You know, I believe you're completely right. Of course, back in the Deeps of Time (must have been a year and more ago) the 3/8 was my original reference. But your suggestion has particular force regarding the beginning, because 3/4 (three quarter-note beats) is easier to conduct clearer, than 3/8 (one beat per measure). And the way that the composition later proceeded, the reference meter is, in fact 3/4.

I'll sleep on it, but I am inclined to follow your suggestion.

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 29, 2016, 01:41:48 AM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on June 28, 2016, 04:15:54 PM
Looks good.

I hesitate to offer the MIDI extrusion, which on at least one level, does not sound especially good 8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 29, 2016, 02:59:19 AM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on June 28, 2016, 04:15:54 PM
One quibble of a clerical nature.

Is it necessary to do all that flipping and flopping between 3/8 and 3/4 so quickly and repeatedly? On paper at least it is confusing, especially when you add in the changes to and from 2/4 [....]

In fact, we might argue that I anticipated the concerns you raise, when I recapitulate that material in m.69ff.  So I am indeed thinking of rebarring/modifying the opening.  Book's not closed yet, but consideration is in earnest.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on June 29, 2016, 03:26:35 AM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on June 28, 2016, 04:15:54 PM
Looks good.


it more than looks good!   ;)   Trust me: it will sound quite fine!  I noticed the changes from the earlier version: they increase the nature of the work itself, i.e. as if something orange had become more orange, in a more definite and refined way.

Quote from: karlhenning on June 29, 2016, 01:41:48 AM
I hesitate to offer the MIDI extrusion, which on at least one level, does not sound especially good 8)

The music indeed sounds better than any MIDI version, which I found a frustration, when it fails to approximate the idealized performance in my musical imagination.

While using a modern music composition program for the first time to transfer my manuscript to a "publishable" form, I wondered about the effect of "MIDI" on the composer, i.e. whether its limitations would hinder more than help the composer, and perhaps even cause discouragement.  In one case it did help me to find an error: when I used it to play back a section I wondered why I was hearing an "E" instead of an Eb: sure enough, the Eb of my manuscript had been "automatically" changed to an "E" by the program!

At too many other times the MIDI version annoyed me with its squawks and honks: but perhaps this stems from the version I was using, an online program called Noteflight.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 29, 2016, 03:30:51 AM
Quote from: Cato on June 29, 2016, 03:26:35 AM
While using a modern music composition program for the first time to transfer my manuscript to a "publishable" form, I wondered about the effect of "MIDI" on the composer, i.e. whether its limitations would hinder more than help the composer, and perhaps even cause discouragement.  In one case it did help me to find an error: when I used it to play back a section I wondered why I was hearing an "E" instead of an Eb: sure enough, the Eb of my manuscript had been "automatically" changed to an "E" by the program!

Yes, most definitely a good proofing tool!  Back in my Finale days (which may have reflected more the use of an older machine, anyway) more than once I found that a note which I had in fact entered correctly at first, I had later dragged to a wrong note with an errant mouse . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 29, 2016, 03:35:20 AM
I'm not sure it's fair to the soloists, that they should sit out that last accented chord (I have already made special accommodation for the soprano solo).  So I think an easy alteration there is indicated.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 29, 2016, 04:05:52 AM
Here's what I think this morning:

Jeffrey's plea for less visual noise in the meter changes is full worthy, and only the first benefit is that the conductor and choir can start the piece more solidly.  So mm.1-2 are going to merge into a 3/4 bar.

Unlike the steadier quarters of m.69ff abovementioned, though, I am sure I do like the element of jumpiness granted us by the 3/8 of mm. 3 and 7, so they stay.

The S/A unison in m.9 feels to me like suggesting a change in tack, so that I am not sure I want to keep mm.10-12 in 3/8.  Nor do I believe it quite works (the way mm.1-3 do) as a [3/4 plus 3/8] rebarring. I am modifying the rhythm and changing mm.10-12 to three bars of 2/4.

As at the beginning, mm.27-28 & mm.31-32 will be rebarred as 3/4 measures.

Even more than with m.10ff., I have had some doubts that the 3/8 of m.36 rushes things unnecessarily, so that will be made a 2/4 bar.

I'll engrave those changes this evening, and then we shall see.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 29, 2016, 04:24:41 AM
Back when I first started the Gloria (February 2015) it was just those two initial phrases, and the metrical tension between the 3/8 and 2/4 (then 3/4) was "the point."

But once the "heart" of the piece became the 'orgiastic dance' of m.41ff., the piece accumulated sufficient rhythmic excitement via that engine, that these alterations (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg980622.html#msg980622) to the first 36 measures are nothing of any sacrifice.  In fact, I do think they tighten things up, entirely.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 29, 2016, 04:42:35 AM
Maybe m.126ff. should not be quite so fast.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on June 29, 2016, 12:44:26 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 29, 2016, 04:42:35 AM
Maybe m.126ff. should not be quite so fast.

There is at least case to be made for starting the Ritardando at bar 130 ff., and slowing things down for that part.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 29, 2016, 02:49:36 PM
That double-bar has felt just too fast, and I've realized that there is actually no reason to increase the velocity there.

I do think it's done!  I'll run out for mushrooms, and let the score rest.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 30, 2016, 03:03:11 AM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on June 28, 2016, 04:15:54 PM
Looks good.

The "amen" is certainly among the shortest and punchiest I know of.

One quibble of a clerical nature.
Is it necessary to do all that flipping and flopping between 3/8 and 3/4 so quickly and repeatedly? On paper at least it is confusing, especially when you add in the changes to and from 2/4.. Could it be renotated with a shared time signature? You would still be flipping between 2/4 and 3/4 but it would still minimize the one measure flip in and out of 3/x.

And thank you, Jeffrey!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 30, 2016, 05:48:40 AM
In other Henningmusick news, Lux Nova Press reports that we have gotten in a number of orders for sheet music from Flute World . . . a number of copies of the C flute version of The Angel Who Bears a Flaming Sword, the Fragments of « Morning Has Broken » , All the Birds in Mondrian's Cage, and Swivels & Bops.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 30, 2016, 03:25:40 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 29, 2016, 02:49:36 PM
That double-bar has felt just too fast, and I've realized that there is actually no reason to increase the velocity there.

I do think it's done!  I'll run out for mushrooms, and let the score rest.

A sound file in wind tones (https://soundcloud.com/karl-henning-756715731/gloria-op106-no-2) (cannot abide the impression the MIDI export "choral voices" sound gives).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: kishnevi on July 01, 2016, 11:59:28 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 30, 2016, 03:03:11 AM
And thank you, Jeffrey!

Glad to be of service.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 01, 2016, 03:13:48 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 28, 2015, 04:54:51 AM
And, here that one-minute organ piece is:

David Bohn will play this, 17 August, in a Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame (https://calendar.google.com/calendar/render?eid=MGs3Y3FnYWRtNXZ0Y21lNm8wdHN0ZWd0b2sgamxxOHA5Z3ZzZDJhY3Zib3M3MjhzMHVhbmdAZw&ctz=America/New_York&sf=true&output=xml#eventpage_6) event in Appleton, WI.

Whether coincidence or algorithm, I got an email this past week advising of three current "Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame" calls for scores, so I think I may divert myself this weekend with composing miniatures to submit for two of the calls (fl/hp, and fl/cl/bn).  I've started the trio, titled Out From the Unattended Baggage.


And even better news for our Young LadyKammerwerke have decided to bump my piece to an earlier performance, Friday 18 November.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 01, 2016, 05:12:59 PM
Corrigendum:  the baggage is Unclaimed.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 01, 2016, 08:13:51 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 01, 2016, 05:12:59 PM
Corrigendum:  the baggage is Unclaimed.

That could be a clerical error. We are investigating, sending the appropriate messages, and is there anything else I can do for you today.

I think I'll go back and emend it to Unattended.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 01, 2016, 08:23:55 PM
The one-minute piece for flute and harp (for the Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame call) ... I may title Another Erratic Adulterer.  I think I may enjoy that musical caprice before settling in to earnest work on the trio (Oxygen Footprint).

Perhaps, much as I devoted Labor Day weekend of 2015 to the Op.129, I may set myself the challenge of getting Oxygen Footprint in near-readiness this holiday weekend.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 02, 2016, 07:54:43 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 01, 2016, 05:12:59 PM
Corrigendum:  the baggage is Unclaimed.

No, this typo will not stand, man!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 02, 2016, 09:36:15 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 29, 2016, 02:49:36 PM
That double-bar has felt just too fast, and I've realized that there is actually no reason to increase the velocity there.

I do think it's done!  I'll run out for mushrooms, and let the score rest.

Nana wrote today, likes the Gloria, will advise when she programs it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 02, 2016, 12:36:45 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 01, 2016, 08:23:55 PM
The one-minute piece for flute and harp (for the Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame call) ... I may title Another Erratic Adulterer.

The duo who are commissioning the pieces specifically want dance (or, dance-inflected) pieces, so that title will not do, I don't think.  So we have instead sand dance.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on July 02, 2016, 04:08:49 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 01, 2016, 08:13:51 PM
That could be a clerical error. We are investigating, sending the appropriate messages, and is there anything else I can do for you today.

I think I'll go back and emend it to Unattended.
They say that unattended baggage may contain explosives... $:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 02, 2016, 04:15:28 PM
That may explain the players' haste.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on July 02, 2016, 04:31:43 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 02, 2016, 04:15:28 PM
That may explain the players' haste.
:o :laugh:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 02, 2016, 05:35:23 PM
A start on the trio.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 03, 2016, 06:18:58 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 02, 2016, 05:35:23 PM
A start on the trio.

More work this morning. The piece is assuming a definite character.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 03, 2016, 07:31:20 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 01, 2016, 08:23:55 PM
Perhaps, much as I devoted Labor Day weekend of 2015 to the Op.129, I may set myself the challenge of getting Oxygen Footprint in near-readiness this holiday weekend.

But there is no haste to complete Oxygen Footprint.  It has been fun to chop out the two 60-second pieces, but I needn't take the same approach with the piece for Ensemble Aubade;  and in fact, I think I want to linger, and take my time "chipping away" at the marble.  Instead, I am going to alternate making some deliberate progress on the trio, and on the clarinet sonata.

What I had forgotten, myself (since the last I worked on « Boulez est mort » was the end of January), is that the clarinet's entrance is an inversion of The Star-Spangled Banner.  And so, how appropriate, to resume work on the Independence Day holiday weekend.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 03, 2016, 12:39:38 PM
Well, I have submitted both Out From the Unattended Baggage and sand dance; we shall see.

The possibly yet more exciting discovery resulting from this adventure is:

QuoteDenison University announces the seventh TUTTI Festival will be held from February 6-11, 2017 (with concerts primarily February 9-11, 2017), with festival composer Augusta Read Thomas (www.http://augustareadthomas.com (http://augustareadthomas.com)). We are also excited to feature guest ensembles NOW Ensemble (www.nowensemble.com (http://www.nowensemble.com)) and Denison's Ensemble-in-Residence, ETHEL (http://www.ethelcentral.org (http://www.ethelcentral.org)) and encourage submissions for them. In addition, Denison faculty, including Duo Felice (clarinet and horn duo), students, and ensembles will be available for performances. Composers may submit a maximum of two works, for the featured ensembles or for any combination of the following: fl, ob, cl, bn, sax, hn, tp, tbn, pf, perc, SATB voices, vn, va, vc, db, SATB chamber choir, orchestra, wind ensemble, bluegrass ensemble, jazz combo, jazz ensemble, and Balinese gamelan, angklung.

There is no established limit on duration but feasibility of performance will be a consideration. Preference will be given to works under 12 minutes in duration. Composers may provide their own performers and should indicate such with their submission. Attendance at the conference is required of all composers whose works will be performed.


Submit works in the following categories:

• CATEGORY I – Works to be considered by NOW Ensemble. Please submit works for combinations of instruments not to exceed the following: flute, clarinet, electric guitar, double bass, and piano.

• CATEGORY II – Works to be considered by ETHEL. Please submit works for combinations of instruments not to exceed the following: 2 vn, va, vc.

• CATEGORY III – Works to be considered by Duo Felice (clarinet and horn).

• CATEGORY IV –Instrumental works (for up to two musicians). Works for solo instrument with or without accompanied to be performed by faculty or students. All standard orchestral instruments are available.

• CATEGORY V – Chamber music to be considered by Denison faculty and students (3-6 musicians).

• CATEGORY VI – Chamber instrumental ensembles. Works for flute ensemble, fiddle ensemble, and mixed chamber ensembles to be performed by faculty and student performers.

• CATEGORY VII – Vocal music. Works for solo voice or voices with instrumental accompaniment. Works for soprano or tenor are particularly encouraged, although all voice types are available.

• CATEGORY VIII – Choral. Works for SATB choir, 24 voices, to be performed by the Denison University Chamber Singers.

• CATEGORY IX – Wind Ensemble. Non-concerto works for wind ensemble, grade levels 3.5-5, to be performed by the Denison University Wind Ensemble.

• CATEGORY X – Orchestra. Non-concerto works for orchestra with instrumentation of no more than 2222-4331-timp-2 perc-strings. Selected works will be performed by the Denison University Symphony Orchestra. Preference will be given for works with single winds / brass works as well as works for string orchestra.

• CATEGORY XI – Gamelan. Balinese gamelan, angklung. Scores or appropriate materials to teach the music aurally may be submitted.

• CATEGORY XII – Bluegrass Ensemble, to be performed by Denison University Bluegrass Ensemble.

• CATEGORY XIII – Jazz Combo or Jazz Ensemble

• CATEGORY XIV– Electronic/Electro-Acoustic/Multi-media. Five-channel playback and video projection is available. Composers may need to supply other equipment. Submissions for live electronics, acoustic soloist or ensemble with electronics are also welcomed.

• CATEGORY XV – Composer-provided performers (including dancers). Works for which the composer can provide performers will be considered. Please submit a recording of the intended performer(s) performing the submitted works (if possible). Unfortunately, Denison cannot provide funds associated with composer-provided performers.

Submission deadline: August 1, 2016. Please submit your submissions online via the link:
http://www.musicavatar.org/categories/30082.html (http://www.musicavatar.org/categories/30082.html)

Please submit up to two compositions for consideration. Submissions will only be accepted electronically through Music Avatar. Materials sent by email or post will not be considered and will not be returned.

All composers whose compositions have been selected will be notified by October 31. Selected composers must provide all performance materials. Denison University will not pay rental costs or other fees relating to performance materials, performers, or instruments. For further information or any questions, please contact Ching-chu Hu at: hu@denison.edu or HyeKyung Lee at: leeh@denison.edu.

Webpage: http://denison.edu/series/tutti (http://denison.edu/series/tutti).


So, I believe I shall submit both the Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels, and Ear Buds.  And (as I said), we shall see.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 03, 2016, 01:25:47 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 03, 2016, 12:39:38 PM
So, I believe I shall submit both the Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels, and Ear Buds.  And (as I said), we shall see.

Done. (Nothing ventured, nothing gained.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 04, 2016, 10:27:17 AM
Only a little progress; but (a) it's the right kind of progress, and (b) it's the first progress on this piece since January.

Edit :: old version deleted
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 05, 2016, 05:46:11 AM
Well, video is at last available for the latest Triad concert.  It's my job to hoist it up onto YouTube, so:  expect to be able to listen/watch as of this evening Chowder Time.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 07, 2016, 01:26:54 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 05, 2016, 05:46:11 AM
Well, video is at last available for the latest Triad concert.  It's my job to hoist it up onto YouTube, so:  expect to be able to listen/watch as of this evening Chowder Time.

Snag (hopefully momentary).

In the meanwhile, al que quiere:  Triad's own [Dr] Julian Bryson's doctoral dissertation has now been published: The Choral Composer/Conductor Collective: An Ongoing Experiment in Musical Self-Governance (http://uknowledge.uky.edu/music_etds/66/)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on July 07, 2016, 03:30:53 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 04, 2016, 10:27:17 AM
Only a little progress; but (a) it's the right kind of progress, and (b) it's the first progress on this piece since January.

Much more than an homage to Boulez: this is a long crystalline tunnel into unknown areas of the human spirit.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 07, 2016, 05:18:26 AM
Is it coincidence, do you suppose, that I am at last reading Allen Shawn's Arnold Schoenberg's Journey while having resumed work on this movement?...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on July 07, 2016, 06:08:40 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 07, 2016, 05:18:26 AM
Is it coincidence, do you suppose, that I am at last reading Allen Shawn's Arnold Schoenberg's Journey while having resumed work on this movement?...

With Art, all things can lead to creation.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 07, 2016, 06:10:51 AM
True, indeed!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 10, 2016, 08:56:28 AM
QuotePrincipal Duties and Responsibilities

       
  • Work with the office of student services to coordinate Large Ensemble Entrance auditions during Orientation. Collaborate with faculty, chairs and librarian to collect and disseminate audition repertoire.
  • Process class lists for the Registrar's office. Insure that all ensemble students are registered, and for the proper course numbers associated with their programs.
  • Track the castings in the Personnel document, and notify casting chairs of assignment imbalances. T his is to help balance out the amount of time spent in rehearsals and performances of individual players.
  • Maintain the attendance document; including processing excused absences such as recitals, auditions, doctor's notes, family emergencies, etc.
  • Coordinate assignments for large ensembles via casting chairs.
  • Collect absence and tardies from all student attendance takers. Record all absences and tardies in the master spreadsheet and send out weekly emails to students alerting them of their absences and tardies. Particularly important is the noticing of trends that might jeopardize a student's grade significantly, and making sure the administration is aware so action can be taken.
  • Oversee all attendance issues with Large ensemble, including keeping track of, approving/denying, and processing any large ensemble absences and excuse verifications.
  • Notify necessary students of mid-term grade warnings.
  • Send excused absences to all faculty/staff for evening or unusual ensemble rehearsals and performances.
  • Collaborate with Concert Services to insure that all rehearsal schedules are properly registered in scheduling system (25Live). Coordinate any rehearsal or venue changes across multiple platforms.
  • Hire and create contracts for ensemble ringers, as needed.
  • Coordinate ringer auditions, mid-year auditions, and other auditions as necessary.
  • Assist in maintaining the Large Ensemble bulletin board, a s well as the online notice board for ensembles. (process and post updated casting lists, and ensemble schedules, as needed).
  • Coordinate grading with conductors. Prepare sheets, enter grades and distribute to students.comment
  • Keep detailed track of all ringer finances, noting personnel or financial trends.
  • Communicate with conductors to schedule following year scheduling and programming.
  • Collaborate with Instrument Librarian to compile a list of instrument quotes for Capital Budget requests. Liaise with faculty to determine order of need.
  • Update The Boston Conservatory's Large Ensemble webpages.
  • Formatting and editing documents such as Large Ensemble handbook, ensemble syllabi, etc.
  • Maintain regularly updated presence of the music division through social media.
  • Use Microsoft Word and Excel to create various documents, including casting sheets, schedules, information signs, attendance tracking and contracts.
  • Compile monthly "opportunity updates" for division wide distribution for all registered students.
  • Act as a liaison between students, ringers, faculty, guest conductors and administration. This is especially important in order to maintain good morale and requires knowing the instrumental music students and faculty, and communicating with them regularly.
  • Compile program information for all large ensemble concerts in coordination with conductors, music assistants and marketing.
  • Review "This Week at the Conservatory", the weekly event listing.
  • Filing, mailing, and special projects such as event planning, as well as aid with guest artists.
  • Use photocopy machines as needed.
  • Assist the Associate Director with Extension programs
  • Assist Conductors as needed, as time will allow.
  • Other duties as assigned.

That last reads a bit like a sarcasm, doesn't it?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Wanderer on July 12, 2016, 08:32:20 AM
Quoting from the Bruckner thread:

Quote from: karlhenning on July 12, 2016, 06:40:57 AM
Well, if I do write a [first] symphony, it is apt to be in my 50s (I have sketches from earlier, but ... may not trouble to use them).  If I do start it though (pace Kodály) I shan't wait until 79 to finish it.

Or maybe you could pull a Brahms and write a piano concerto first.  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 12, 2016, 08:43:36 AM
Oh, happy to try that, indeed.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on July 12, 2016, 09:24:44 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 10, 2016, 08:56:28 AM
That last reads a bit like a sarcasm, doesn't it?

"So, are you thinking of applying?"  ;)

Out of the many idiocies in that litany:

Quote"Particularly important is the noticing of trends that might jeopardize a student's grade significantly, and making sure the administration is aware so action can be taken."

Better: "Particularly important is to notice trends that..."

What sort of "trends" could be involved?  The "trend" of being lazy?  :o  Or the "trend" of being mentally bombed?  $:)

And why would the student and/or the professors not notice it first?  0:) 

And I assume the "action" to be taken is known as "expulsion" ?  8)

And then there is the preciosity of "liaise" which its university users might be surprised to know is a slang term from the British military. :D :D :D   How dé·clas·sé!  How pâté de foie gras !   ???
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Scion7 on July 15, 2016, 03:09:22 AM
The "needs something" -  two solo verses for child-soprano!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 17, 2016, 11:44:28 AM
Today, organist David Bohn (who will play the Beach Balls on 17 Aug) asked after the organ adaptation of Lutosławski's Lullaby.  I had to dig into old folders of Finale files, where I found that effort of 1998, and where I found that not only did it require a couple of further idiomatic adjustments, but that I wanted to add a little more pedal activity.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 19, 2016, 03:13:47 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 23, 2015, 07:02:31 AM
I think he will not mind if I post the score here for our select band:

And here is May's performance of Charles Turner's Three Wordless Choruses:

http://www.youtube.com/v/M_Etzvr7MHQ
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 19, 2016, 06:00:17 AM
Okay, it's official:  this Sunday Paul & I will play the Op.77 Canzona & Gigue at St Aidan's, an Episcopal resort chapel  8)  in or near the tonier region of Rhode Island.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on July 19, 2016, 06:06:36 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 19, 2016, 06:00:17 AM
Okay, it's official:  this Sunday Paul & I will play the Op.77 Canzona & Gigue at St Aidan's, an Episcopal resort chapel  8)  in or near the tonier region of Rhode Island.

Yay Team!  Get a BIG hat to pass around!  0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 19, 2016, 06:08:39 AM
Last year, we got a beach house token and a half-empty vial of sunscreen.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on July 19, 2016, 07:15:22 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 19, 2016, 06:08:39 AM
Last year, we got a beach house token and a half-empty vial of sunscreen.

Well, maybe the lease on the Lamborghini was due!   ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 20, 2016, 09:46:32 AM
Good Triad Repertory Committee meeting last night; we are close to having the program settled.  That is, all the pieces are good (well, there's one I'm not crazy about, but that single anomaly ain't bad) . . . quite a few of them are rather a challenge – and one of our 'post-mortem' take-aways from the last concert was, it was a bear.  So this morning, I wrote to the committee to say, Good program! If we are still concerned about the technical demands, what if we swap in Ottevanger's The Lamb for one of the gnarlier pieces?  This has the additional benefit of being accompanied, and thus giving Thomas some more employment.

This being a collective . . . we shall see what the consensus becomes.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 21, 2016, 05:41:04 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 19, 2016, 02:54:50 AM
So, what did I do (at long last)?

Since in m.341 we snuck into a return to the "haunting Sarabande," at [ S ] we hear an adaptation of the Vigoroso passage at [ H ], inverted, overall a bit wilder of pitch content, and all 10 players, so while it is a "return" of sorts, it is also somewhat restively chaotic.


[ T ] is a gigue-like adaptation of the [ B ] material, and (I think) fairly true to the pitch of the original passage.  Practically everything from here to the end is an echo/version of earlier material.

Tonight, rehearsal!  Our first reading of The Young Lady, all-hands, in Cambridge.  I may bring my Micro Track just for fun.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 22, 2016, 10:04:18 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 21, 2016, 05:41:04 AM
Tonight, rehearsal!  Our first reading of The Young Lady, all-hands, in Cambridge.  I may bring my Micro Track just for fun.

I did not bring the gear.  The process of the reading/rehearsal went splendidly.  It was the first time we eleven all worked together, and most of the work was under-tempo (so, in the back of my mind, I suppose, I reckoned on there not being much point in recording).  I started by targeting various sections, with the aim of then playing straight through from [ C ] to [ K ] ... when we had done, though, I still had ample time.  So we started at the top; and with only one restart where a beat's discrepancy had somehow crept in, we actually made it (under-tempo for the most part, mind) through the entire piece.  I think that we succeeded in the goal of The Young Lady winning hearts, as well.  No idea just when the next rehearsal is.

I see Carol this evening, so I hope to have a report from their side, as well.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 23, 2016, 06:39:24 AM
Carol affirms that the response among the group is overwhelmingly positive.  In a message that came late yesterday afternoon, one topic was the matter of being paid for the piece (which was, in fact, part of the initial communication last year). The opportunity to be paid for my composition arises so seldom, that out of sheer curiosity I had a look at Meet the Composer's published guidelines for commissioning music.  The suggested range there for a chamber work for 5-10 players, the piece's duration of 10-25', is $7,500-23,000.

Of course, I do not know Kammerwerke's budget, but I will speculate that nothing on that order is at all practical.  The exercise was only a pipedream for me, really:  if I could find ensembles who could afford to commission my work like that, at my present pace of producing new music, I could quit my day job, and I'd be able to afford my own home  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on July 23, 2016, 01:49:09 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 23, 2016, 06:39:24 AM
The suggested range there for a chamber work for 5-10 players, the piece's duration of 10-25', is $7,500-23,000.

Of course, I do not know Kammerwerke's budget, but I will speculate that nothing on that order is at all practical.  The exercise was only a pipedream for me, really:  if I could find ensembles who could afford to commission my work like that, at my present pace of producing new music, I could quit my day job, and I'd be able to afford my own home  8)

That sounds great!  8)  Let's make it a trend! 0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 31, 2016, 12:39:03 PM
EmmaLee Holmes Hicks, the violinist for whom I wrote Plotting (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vKGfppo0o8), is a member of Verdant Vibes (http://www.verdantvibes.com/) in Providence. They have a call for scores, and happily, EmmaLee invited me to a Facebook event ... so that Facebook reminded me that the event (i.e., the deadline) is tomorrow.  Back when I was first invited, I was sure I wanted to submit something ... naturally, between the King's Chapel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXMra6BvZew) event in June, and yesterday's follow-up (which was great fun), I had completely forgotten about Verdant Vibes. Until Facebook reminded me.

The latest (last?) piece I wrote for The 9th Ear — I half-wonder if the recent-ish attempt at a 9th Ear event may prove the group's last gasp — is what I felt I wanted to submit (re-scored to suit their instrumentation) to Verdant Vibes, so I spent the morning adapting the second guitar part for marimba.

Then, when I went to submit the piece online, I found that I could submit three pieces (and that they wanted, if possible, streamable music examples), so:

http://www.youtube.com/v/k4VCNgu6HjY

http://www.youtube.com/v/DjiHX4Xh0u0
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 31, 2016, 12:50:54 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 31, 2016, 12:39:03 PM
The latest (last?) piece I wrote for The 9th Ear — I half-wonder if the recent-ish attempt at a 9th Ear event may prove the group's last gasp — is what I felt I wanted to submit (re-scored to suit their instrumentation) to Verdant Vibes, so I spent the morning adapting the second guitar part for marimba.

Unnecessarily elliptical, Karl ... the piece is Things Like Bliss (this is the original scoring):

http://www.youtube.com/v/V-KeuEdIL4U
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 03, 2016, 01:17:42 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 31, 2016, 12:39:03 PM
EmmaLee Holmes Hicks, the violinist for whom I wrote Plotting (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vKGfppo0o8), is a member of Verdant Vibes (http://www.verdantvibes.com/) in Providence. They have a call for scores [....]


Quote
THANK YOU!

This email is to confirm we have received your submission to the Verdant Vibes Call for Scores / Proposals, along with entries from over 400 artists from around the world. We look forward to listening and learning about your creative work. It will assuredly be a difficult task selecting only a small percentage of these submissions for our season ahead, so we want to thank each one of you for sharing your music and ideas with us.

We will announce the results September 1 online and via email. Until then, please stay in touch with us on social media and say hi if you find yourself in Providence.

Cheers!

Kirsten, Jacob, Emmy, Hannah, Megan, Chuck, Alex, and Piero

We see around 1 Sep, then.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on August 03, 2016, 03:34:18 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 03, 2016, 01:17:42 AM

We see around 1 Sep, then.

So, with Emma Lee rooting for you, the odds must be in your favor!

So, does Verdant Vibes have a green marimba/vibraphone?   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 03, 2016, 03:50:10 AM
Quote from: Cato on August 03, 2016, 03:34:18 AM
... So, does Verdant Vibes have a green marimba/vibraphone?   0:)

Sure ought to!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 03, 2016, 11:37:13 AM
A very nice message came in today, viz. White Nights.  No "hard news," so to speak;  but a very gratifying thing to read.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on August 03, 2016, 11:47:22 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 03, 2016, 11:37:13 AM
A very nice message came in today, viz. White Nights.  No "hard news," so to speak;  but a very gratifying thing to read.

We have read here on GMG about a call for operas: are there no calls for ballets?  But nice to know that you have support from someone for White Nights !!!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 03, 2016, 02:58:51 PM
Just a start ... the eventual end product is the wooden percussion and fixed media piece for Olivia, Mistaken for the Sacred.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 04, 2016, 03:38:43 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 03, 2016, 02:58:51 PM
Just a start ... the eventual end product is the wooden percussion and fixed media piece for Olivia, Mistaken for the Sacred.

To be sure, we're still at the stage where I might modify considerably, or even throw it out and start over.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 04, 2016, 03:44:10 AM
(As I revisit it, though, I think I can work with this.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 05, 2016, 01:20:28 AM
The future is nearing. (http://www.karlhenning.com/)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 05, 2016, 02:42:02 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 03, 2016, 06:18:58 AM
More work this morning. The piece is assuming a definite character.

Peter confirms plans to première Oxygen Footprint in November. And advises me that his October is busy, so he's hoping for September rehearsal of my Footprint.

If, at this point in my musical life, I cannot finish a 7-minute piece for three instruments by month's end, I almost feel I should give up   8)

Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 06, 2016, 09:08:54 AM
The Young Lady is on for the 18 November Kammerwerke concert;  just got the rehearsal schedule, weekly rehearsals beginning mid-October through to the concert.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 07, 2016, 02:44:56 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 05, 2016, 01:20:28 AM
The future is nearing. (http://www.karlhenning.com/)

Still working.  You see, I used to have a Tripod site (http://karl_p_henning.tripod.com/index.html) (I guess it is still working).  Some time ago, my publisher reserved My Domain (above), so the plan has been to migrate.  As a result, I had not refreshed the old site since the early Opp. 100s.  The first task (as I saw it) was (1) to update the list of works (largely a matter of adding all the music composed since, but I've also needed to add, e.g.. performer info for first performances of some of the old stuff, and the Op.85 — the first of the "catch-all" opus numbers for minor works for ad hoc sacred use — has always needed a less flippant overall title); (2) bring the links to the Lux Nova webstore up to date;  and (3) add links to YouTube &c.

I have basically been all weekend refreshing the code for the sixteen pages listing my compositions;  but I think that is also the lion's share of the labor.  That done, I have spruced up the Home page . . . and I am morally prepared to leave the rest until tomorrow evening.

By Tuesday evening, I think, http://www.karlhenning.com/ (http://www.karlhenning.com/) will be readable!


That all done, we should be able to get some more of my pieces (presently in the Lux Nova pipeline) tricked out with live links to the Lux Nova webstore.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 09, 2016, 03:21:10 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 07, 2016, 02:44:56 PM
By Tuesday evening, I think, http://www.karlhenning.com/ (http://www.karlhenning.com/) will be readable!

No, no, no.

It's been so long since I coded the pages on the old Tripod site, I should have guessed that HTML has not remained static in all that time.

So, here I am, embracing the learning curve.  Thank heavens for YouTube tutorials . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 10, 2016, 01:52:31 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 03, 2016, 06:18:58 AM
More work this morning. The piece is assuming a definite character.

Well, it's been five weeks, hasn't it?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 11, 2016, 06:37:09 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 28, 2015, 09:28:22 AM
Well, this is good, clean fun.

Quite often, I don't hear back from people to whom I send scores.  Although the silence is of itself discouraging, the difficulties of interpreting the meaning of the silence are considerable.  When the silence is from a musician I have worked with before, and with whom I have no impression of having endured any sort of rift, it is good sense to chalk it up to the patchwork calendar of maintaining a schedule busy enough to keep revenue streaming in.

Thus . . . I had not heard anything from the MidTown Brass since the day when I sent them my arrangement of I Want Jesus to Walk With Me.  But the first trumpet, who posts fairly regularly on Facebook, today mentioned a rehearsal with the quintet – so I reached out, simply to ask if he thought the arrangement might be suitable.  He replied promptly, asking me to re-send – and he then copied me on a message to the other members of the quintet: "Possibly something we could use on our recitals coming up. Let's rehearse it!"
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 11, 2016, 02:05:36 PM
Expanding the Footprint (can't say we didn't warn you).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 12, 2016, 03:08:18 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 11, 2016, 02:05:36 PM
Expanding the Footprint (can't say we didn't warn you).

One thing which might elude the casual reader:  I was not completely happy with the move into [ B ] . . . thought it too abrupt.  Now that is repaired.

And, on the bus this morning, I wrote out the first 20 measures of [ E ]
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on August 12, 2016, 05:14:43 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 12, 2016, 03:08:18 AM
One thing which might elude the casual reader:  I was not completely happy with the move into [ B ] . . . thought it too abrupt.  Now that is repaired.

So there is more of a hint that the Harp's boogie-woogie is on its way?   0:)

And 20 bars for the next section seems like excellent progress!

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 12, 2016, 05:28:42 AM
The band was formed (of course) with the famous Debussy Sonate in mind;  so I was asked, in particular, to write music to show 'another side' of the timbral possibilities of the scoring. (They also want a piece which works readily with piano substituting for the harp, so I could not go wild with special harp techniques, e.g.)  Thus – without in any way consider the Debussy to be otherwise than a masterpiece, bien sûr – my musical thinking is "do otherwise."

Which (for all that some of what I have learnt compositionally is certainly drawn from Debussy) is a commission I can quite readily accommodate simply by pretty much being myself.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 12, 2016, 11:34:52 AM
Inconceivably, I have not refreshed this since December of 2015:

Variations on Wie lieblich est, S.10 (oboe & organ) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg841639.html#msg841639)

Time Was, Op.4 (pf solo)
№ 1: Prelude (Charlottesville) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906467.html#msg906467)
№ 2: Dance (Barefoot Amid Dandelions) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895701.html#msg895701)
№ 3: The Myth of Motion II:  Toccatina (on the Ekaterininsky Canal) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg896186.html#msg896186)


Pictures Only I Can See, Op.11 (pf solo)
№ 1: Spring in Her Step (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg894486.html#msg894486)
№ 2: The Bronze Girl's Spilt Milk (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg894735.html#msg894735)
№ 3: The Myth of Motion I:  Chorale (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895484.html#msg895484)
№ 4: The Sleep-Pavane at the Foot of Frozen Niagara (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg894748.html#msg894748)
№ 5: Petersburg Nocturne (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg893941.html#msg893941)
|| MIDI on YT (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?action_edit=1&list=PLFZD0TBMaPuUXCFckvjggD2-jTTbZ2Eh6)

Little Towns, Low Countries, Op.18 (pf solo)
№ 1: Invention (Mt Hope Avenue, Rochester) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg896759.html#msg896759)
№ 2: Aubade (Lake Canandaigua) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg897041.html#msg897041)
№ 3: Gigue (Glasgow Street, Cornhill) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg897079.html#msg897079)


Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, Op.16 (cl/vn/pf) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg821903.html#msg821903)

Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, Op.16a (cl/pf/prc) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg821934.html#msg821934)

To Melt From a Distance, Op.21 (pf solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895630.html#msg895630)

Gaze Transfixt, Op.23 (pf solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=92.0;attach=42786)

Lutosławski's Lullaby, Op.25a (organ solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg984373.html#msg984373)

Lutosławski's Lullaby, Op.25 (pf solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg899237.html#msg899237)

Fancy on Psalm 80 from the Scottish Psalter, Op.34 № 3, performed by Carson Cooman, on YouTube. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772705.html#msg772705)

O Beauteous Heavenly Light, Op.34 № 2, performed by Carson Cooman, on YouTube. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772705.html#msg866185)

The Allegro grazioso (https://soundcloud.com/htumc-music-program/02-allegro-grazioso?in=htumc-music-program/sets/christmas-concert-14-dec-2014) from the Sinfonietta, Op.38 for brass quintet (some shaky moments)

Journey to the Dayspring, Op.40 on YouTube (http://youtu.be/WaVDqIp5Rt4?t=25m33s)

'Tis Winter Now (Danby), Op.45a (mezzo-soprano, flute & organ) at Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Danby-Tis-Winter-Now-Mezzo-soprano/dp/1631620223/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1419784836&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=karl+henning+danby)

Initiation of Barefoot on the Crowded Road, the former Op.41 (now the Discreet Erasures, Op.99, below) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg870547.html#msg870547)

Danse antique, Op.44 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg892900.html#msg892900)

O Gracious Light, Op.50c (two-part choir, piano & organ) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg960575.html#msg960575)

The original Born on Earth to Save Us, Op.52 for Bill Goodwin. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg914182.html#msg914182)

Born on Earth to Save Us, Op.52a for HTUMC. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg914906.html#msg914906)

Joseph and Mary, Op.53a for HTUMC. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg914335.html#msg914335)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part I (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg875355.html#msg875355)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part II (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg875358.html#msg875358)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part I ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754765.html#msg754765)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part II ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754766.html#msg754766)

I Look From Afar, Op.60 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg805683.html#msg805683)

Blue Shamrock, Op.63 for clarinet unaccompanied, at Amazon. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770448.html#msg770448)

Three Things That Begin With "C", Op.65, clarinet & horn :: Original (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg928980.html#msg928980) | Revised (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg929426.html#msg929426)

Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani 1st half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg804573.html#msg804573) | 2nd half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg804574.html#msg804574)

Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani ::  Choral Score 1st half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg833844.html#msg833844) | 2nd half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg833845.html#msg833845)

14 Dec 2014 performance of Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 (https://soundcloud.com/htumc-music-program/12-sweetest-ancient-cradle-song?in=htumc-music-program/sets/christmas-concert-14-dec-2014)

14 Dec 2014 performance of The Snow Lay on the Ground, Op.68a (https://soundcloud.com/htumc-music-program/14-the-snow-lay-on-the-ground?in=htumc-music-program/sets/christmas-concert-14-dec-2014)

Timbrel and Dance, Op.73 [ St Paul's choir plus ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg628919.html#msg628919)

21 Nov 2015 Triad performance of Nuhro, Op.74:  https://www.youtube.com/v/ftFJdcXz7lg

23 Nov 2015 Triad performance of Nuhro, Op.74. (https://soundcloud.com/triad-boston/05-henning-nuhro-op74-23-nov-15)

Scene 1 from White Nights, Op.75 № 2 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg810318.html#msg810318)

Scene 2 from White Nights, Op.75 № 3 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg802028.html#msg802028)

Scene 3a from White Nights, Op.75 № 4 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg801802.html#msg801802)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg813961.html#msg813961)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6, arr. for saxophone choir (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765047.html#msg765047)

Scene 4 from White Nights, Op.75 № 7 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg814083.html#msg814083)

Scene 5 from White Nights, Op.75 № 8 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815364.html#msg815364)

Before-&-after, Finale-VS.-Sibelius exhibits from the Op.75 № 8| A (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815367.html#msg815367%20%5B/url) | B (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815368.html#msg815368%20%5B/url) | C (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815369.html#msg815369%20%5B/url) | D (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815370.html#msg815370%20%5B/url)

Scene 7 from White Nights, Op.75 № 10 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg816086.html#msg816086)

Canzona (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg827075.html#msg827075), Op.77a № 1 (org solo)

Gigue (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg827138.html#msg827138), Op.77a № 2 (org solo)

26 February De profundis, Op.78 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg396045.html#msg396045) [ Jaya Lakshminarayan & friends ]

Mirage, Op.79a (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg845632.html#msg845632) (alto fl, cl, pf)

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, Op.80 carol for choir, brass quintet, organ & timpani (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg805187.html#msg805187)

Moonrise, Op.84 for brass quintet. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767632.html#msg767632) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

Moonrise, Op.84a for flute choir in six parts. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg761602.html#msg761602) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

15 March Passion rehearsal A (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/dress-rehearsal.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal B (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/shut-up-n-let-music-do-talkin-some-more.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal C (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/corrivideum.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

Conclusion of the 19 Mar 2010 performance by Sine Nomine of the St John Passion, Op.92:

http://www.youtube.com/v/8netMuAHFkI

12 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/revisiting-moon.html) [ k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble (Bloom/Henning/Cienniwa) ]

18 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/later-at-kings.html) [ Bloom/Henning ]

23 May pre-concert rehearsal (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/05/rehearsal-day-of.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

22 June recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/ande-then-there-was-library.html) [ N. Chamberlain/B. Chamberlain/Henning ]

Love is the spirit of this church (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg694587.html#msg694587), Op.85 № 3

Nicodemus brings myrrh and aloes for the burial of the Christ (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg739688.html#msg739688), Op.85 № 4 for cello & piano | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/nicodemus-brings-myrrh-aloes)

For God so loved the world, after Op.87 № 9 {Would you like the Doxology with that?} Yes (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784410.html#msg784410) | No (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784446.html#msg784446) | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/for-god-so-loved-the-world)

The Passion According to St John (http://www.mediafire.com/?wdpk77t7m042s7o), Op.92 (on MediaFire, courtesy of Johan)

Lutosawski's Lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648397.html#msg648397), Op.96a № 1 (string quartet)

Marginalia (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg647890.html#msg647890), Op.96a № 2 (string quartet)

Après-lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649237.html#msg649237), Op.96a № 3 (string quartet)

Score of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444980.html#msg444980)

MIDI of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg436576.html#msg436576)

Score of Suspension Bridge (In Dave's Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444979.html#msg444979)

MIDI of Suspension Bridge (In Dave's Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444978.html#msg444978)

Score of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg445883.html#msg445883)

MIDI of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg446478.html#msg446478)

Cato's analysis of the Viola Sonata (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg785714.html#msg785714)

Johan's MediaFire folder, including the whole of Dana's première performance of the Viola Sonata (http://www.mediafire.com/?nnp5543z74szn)

Discreet Erasures (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg872593.html#msg872593), Op.99 for orchestra

Angular Whimsies, Op.100a (bass clarinet, percussion [two players] & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767841.html#msg767841)

Whimsy brevis, Op.100b (bass flute & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg769046.html#msg769046)

http://www.youtube.com/v/OAp3w15ISl4

How to Tell (Chasing the Tail of Nothing), Op.103 (alto flute, clarinet & frame drum); 7 June 2014 performance (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-how-to-tell-chasing-the-tail-of-nothing-op-103-7-june-14)

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648257.html#msg648257), Op.104 № 4

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649947.html#msg649947), Op.104 № 5

Kyrie (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg644073.html#msg644073), Op.106 № 1

Gloria (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg980747.html#msg980747), Op.106 № 2

Credo (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg869962.html#msg869962), Op.106 № 3

Sanctus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772439.html#msg869778), Op.106 № 4

(The Sanctus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg871446.html#msg871446), arranged for tuba quartet)

Agnus Dei (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg773090.html#msg773090), Op.106 № 5 || Première by Triad (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895337.html#msg895337)

Brothers, If They Only Knew It (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780342.html#msg780342), saxophone quartet (after Op.106 № 5)

In the Artist's Studio (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg879937.html#msg880118), Op.107, for 17 winds & harp

Organ Sonata, Op.108
Mvt 1: Eritis sicut Deus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg706128.html#msg706128)
Mvt 2: . . . scientes bonum . . . (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg709377.html#msg709377)
Mvt 3: . . . et malum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg714290.html#msg714290)


Thoreau in Concord Jail (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708916.html#msg708916), Op.109 for clarinet solo

http://www.youtube.com/v/OnLYQ748aEg

Airy Distillates (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648674.html#msg648674), Op.110 for flute solo

Annabel Lee (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg704486.html#msg704486), Op.111 for vocal quartet

http://www.youtube.com/v/tN3aMOrzEb8

Misapprehension (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708245.html#msg708245), Op.112 for clarinet choir

Misapprehension (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg920903.html#msg920903), Op.112a for strings

The Mystic Trumpeter (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg831867.html#msg831867), Op.113 № 1 for soprano & clarinet

Après-mystère (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737681.html#msg737681), Op.113 № 2 for flute & clarinet And MIDI (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737682.html#msg737682)

http://www.youtube.com/v/7RhH161HhlA

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg756625.html#msg756625), Op.114 № 1 for clarinet & marimba

(very nearly) what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg812042.html#msg812042), Op.114 № 5 for bass clarinet & marimba

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777532.html#msg777532), Op.114a for clarinet, mandocello & double bass

My Island Home (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg766258.html#msg766258), Op.115 for percussion ensemble

http://www.youtube.com/v/hlh61D6COvU

Plotting (y is the new x) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765893.html#msg765893), Op.116 for violin & harpsichord

http://www.youtube.com/v/2vKGfppo0o8

Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg768713.html#msg768713), Op.117 (fl, cl in A, gtr & cb) [ and at Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-jazz-for) ]

When the morning stars sang together, and the sons of God shouted for joy (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770046.html#msg770046), Op.118 № 1 (shakuhachi, drum & handbell choir)

http://www.youtube.com/v/79tPHWpH3UI

Divinum mysterium (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg775091.html#msg775091), Op.118 № 2 (choir unison & handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/MPr7NhE2-Bs

Easter Stikheron (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784746.html#msg784746), Op.118 № 3 (choir SATB & handbells)

Welcome, Happy Morning!, Op.118 № 4 (handbells)

My Lord, What a Morning (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg787524.html#msg787524), Op.118 № 5 (choir & handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/AJzV-RxXiIk

Hymtunes Moscow & Te Deum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg799287.html#msg799287), Op.118 № 6 (handbells)

Musette (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg799287.html#msg799287), Op.118 № 7 (handbells)

Psalm 130 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780713.html#msg780713), Op.118 № 8 [ I think ] (clarinet & bass voice) [work-in-progress]

The Crystalline Ship (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777531.html#msg777531), Op.119 № 1 (mezzo-soprano & baritone saxophone)

I Saw People Walking Around Like Trees (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg782776.html#msg782776), Op.120 (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum)

http://www.youtube.com/v/E0_-CTvtSS8

... illa existimans quia hortulanus esset .... (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg822022.html#msg822022), Op.121 (vc/pf)

14 Dec 2014 performance of Le tombeau de W.A.G., Op.122 (https://soundcloud.com/htumc-music-program/01-le-tombeau-de-wag?in=htumc-music-program/sets/christmas-concert-14-dec-2014)

Le tombeau de W.A.G. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg792109.html#msg792109), Op.122a (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum) Audio (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-le-tombeau-de-wag-op122a)

A Song of Remembrance, Op.123 (mixed chorus SAB & pf)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg828719)

http://www.youtube.com/v/kYWAm11MX4s

The Mysterious Fruit, Op.124 (mezzo-soprano & marimba)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg866146)

The Mysterious Fruit, Op.124a (mezzo-soprano & pf)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg869135)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 (2 vn/va)
№ 1 "Children's Song" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg823454.html#msg823454)
№ 2 "Autumn Leaves (Wind Effect)" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg844320.html#msg844320)
№ 3 "Scampering Squirrels" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg846592.html#msg846592)
№ 4 "Pond at Twilight" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847113.html#msg847113)
№ 5 "The Gnomes (Paul's Garden)" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg847919)
№ 6 "Cheerful Song on the Wing" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg867035)
№ 7 "The Avocado in Winter" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg867133)


In the shadow of the kindly Star (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg844302.html#msg844302), Op.126 № 1 (violin solo and handbell choir)

I Want Jesus to Walk With Me (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg934693.html#msg934693), Op.126 № 2 (choir SATB unaccompanied) NEW & IMPROVED !! [ Version for brass quintet (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg934486.html#msg934486) ]

Variations on a Basque Carol (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg856400.html#msg856400), Op.126 № 3 (clarinet unaccompanied)

Variations on a Basque Carol (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg934417.html#msg934417), Op.126 № 3 (flute unaccompanied)

Beach Balls (Red) , Op.126 № 5 (org solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg896271.html#msg896271)

Pat-A-Pan (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg920914.html#msg920914msg844302), Op.126 № 6 (handbell choir)

Gabriel's Message (Basque Carol) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg934413.html#msg934413), Op.126 № 7

Little Suite, Op.127 (vc & pf)
№ 1 "Summer Song" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851437.html#msg851437)
№ 2 "Valentine" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851437.html#msg867353)
№ 3 "Sparrows Hopping on the Wet Sidewalk" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906166.html#msg906166) || MIDI on YT (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mbeg-pyJfvI&list=PLFZD0TBMaPuXbxstv6cQeRGw1tTS1mZBM)

Notebook for Elaina & Anna, Op.128 № 1 "Out for a Walk" (fl/a sx) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851363.html#msg851363)

From the Pit of a Cave in the Cloud, Op.129, soprano & chamber group (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg929490.html#msg929490)

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

The Young Lady Holding a Phone in Her Teeth, Op.130 (double wind quintet) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg978189.html#msg978189)

Visions fugitives de nouveau, Op.131 (pf solo)
№ 1: One Leaf (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg904373.html#msg904373)
№ 2: Versuch eines Milonga (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905203.html#msg905203)
№ 3: Beneath the Clear Sky (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905823.html#msg905823)
№ 4: That Tickles! (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905868.html#msg905868)
№ 5: Stephen Goes to California (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905880.html#msg905880)
№ 6: Kay's Blue Crabs (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905898.html#msg905898)
№ 7: Questionable Insistence (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905904.html#msg905904)
№ 8: Morning Prayer (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906036.html#msg906036)

https://www.youtube.com/v/FfL_20Sksc8

№ 9: Bunny Keeping Still (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906077.html#msg906077)
№ 10: Gamboling Squirrels (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906078.html#msg906078)
№ 11: The Street Musician (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906783.html#msg906783)
№ 12: The Shade of an Oak (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906789.html#msg906789)
№ 13: "Could you change one more thing?" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907005.html#msg907005)
№ 14: Waiting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907009.html#msg907009)
№ 15: Bicycling in Boston Common (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907002.html#msg907002)
№ 16: Mist on the Harbor (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907205.html#msg907205)
№ 17: Peter Moves to Montréal (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907206.html#msg907206)
№ 18: Seeing a Long-Since-Cancelled Stamp (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907207.html#msg907207)
№ 19: ... but his mind is elsewhere (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907528.html#msg907528)
№ 20: Starless Summer Night (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907530.html#msg907530) || MIDI on YT (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxjZWHrSBk0&list=PLFZD0TBMaPuXnfPJDhCKfIhkI_1eLROX9)

Neither do I condemn thee, Op.132 for flute duet  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg916020.html#msg916020)

A whimsical Canon:

http://www.youtube.com/v/B6xeqrcavUQ

Saltmarsh Stomp, Op.134 for clarinet choir in 15 parts (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg924808.html#msg924808)

http://www.youtube.com/v/7DCc2sD2KAk

Ear Buds (The dream of a young man in the woods, listening), Op.135 for symphonic band (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg922013.html#msg922013)

http://www.youtube.com/v/ZSMo90L5xJA

Darkest Doings {work-in-progress} ... or not 8)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg926870.html#msg926870)

Clarinet Sonata, Op.136, movement 1: Another Think Coming (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg950104.html#msg950104)

Clarinet Sonata, Op.136, movement 2: « Boulez est mort » (Wounding Silence) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg981736.html#msg981736) | work-in-progress

Op.137: A Sheaf of Bliss

Things Like Bliss, version 1 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg942768.html#msg942768), Op.137 № 1a

Things Like Bliss, version 2 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg942769.html#msg942769), Op.137 № 1b

Considering My Bliss Options (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg956812.html#msg956812), Op.137 № 2 (clarinet & horn in F) work-in-progress

Liv Plays Scrabble (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg944912.html#msg944912), Op.137 № 3 (shakuhachi & toy piano)

Out From the Unattended Baggage (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg981321.html#msg981321), Op.137 № 4 (flute, clarinet & bassoon)

sand dance (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg981347.html#msg981347), Op.137 № 5 (flute  & harp)

Oxygen Footprint, Op.138 (flute, viola & harp) | work-in-progress (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg989264.html#msg989264)

Brightest and Best (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg944099.html#msg944099), Op.139 № 1 (mixed choir)

Precious Lord (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg955353.html#msg955353), Op.139 № 4 (mixed choir and organ)

Paschal Carillon (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg955471.html#msg955471), Op.139 № 5 (handbell choir)

What Wondrous Love (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg955387.html#msg955387), Op.139 № 6 (mixed choir and handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/dXMra6BvZew

8 Oct 2013 recital at King's Chapel (http://instantencore.com/music/details.aspx?PId=5106840)

Henningmusick at ReverbNation (http://www.reverbnation.com/karlhenning).

Henningmusick at Instant Encore (http://instantencore.com/contributor/contributor.aspx?CId=5142566).

About an hour's worth of Henningmusick, too, at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1)

The 9th Ear at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/9th-ear).


And: Maria appears on the evening news in DC (http://www.wjla.com/articles/2014/04/cold-weather-approaches-cherry-blossoms-pass-peak-102154.html).

Maria's harpsichord (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg922817.html#msg922817)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 12, 2016, 02:10:05 PM
Work from this morning's bus ride, and . . . honestly (I've got to be honest) I rather felt that m. 82 needed repair.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on August 12, 2016, 02:48:15 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 12, 2016, 02:10:05 PM
Work from this morning's bus ride, and . . . honestly (I've got to be honest) I rather felt that m. 82 needed repair.

Dude!  Bars 84 ff. might be your solution for that transition to Letter B !
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 13, 2016, 06:04:36 AM
Oh, but I thought I had already fixed the approach to [ B ]  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 13, 2016, 06:22:38 AM
Needed to mend some of the harp pitches from the first section.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 13, 2016, 06:54:20 AM
Dadfrazzanabbit, I am having a Who needs it, really? moment, and that is not what I require on a Saturday morning.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 13, 2016, 08:34:08 AM
No matter. Moving forward.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 13, 2016, 10:30:38 AM
Well, I have met my Oxygen "quota" for today.  May come back to it after puttering with some coding . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 14, 2016, 07:26:46 AM
Today's Footprint:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 14, 2016, 03:07:53 PM
http://www.karlhenning.com/ (http://www.karlhenning.com/) is live, although not entirely finished.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 17, 2016, 11:27:18 AM
Quote from: snyprrr on August 17, 2016, 11:13:39 AM
exactly HOW Russian was [Schnittke]?

Exactly how American am I, I wonder?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 22, 2016, 04:04:52 AM
Just noticed today — because I did not make any suggestions specific to the website design — that as both conductor and composer, I am a component of http://www.triadchoir.org/listen.html
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 22, 2016, 04:57:21 AM
We had Triad auditions yesterday, and it was a day's work.  (I arrived at 2:15 for prior organizational chat and spot rehearsal;  and it was 7:30 by the time I left.)  There were a couple of cancellations, but we still had seven auditionees.  Here is how it worked:

Each auditionee had been provided with Tallis's If ye love me, and our Julian Bryson's Lacrimas (which we performed on our first concert).

One of us led the auditionee in vocalise warm-ups, both for that purpose, and to give us a sense of the voice's character throughout the range.

1.   The auditionee sang his/her part in the Tallis alone.
2.   The auditionee sang the Tallis with three of us of Triad, as a quartet.
3.   The auditionee sang his/her part in the Lacrimas alone.
4.   The auditionee sang the Lacrimas with three of us of Triad, as a quartet.
5.   Sight-singing, a designedly challenging excerpt (a couple of lines from Stravinsky's Threni).
6.   If the auditionee is also a conductor, he/she had some time to rehearse/conduct us in the Lacrimas.

We talked a bit about how Triad works, and invited any questions the auditionee might have for us.

So, we of the Audition committee did rather a spot of singing.  And the challenge for me was, I was there to impersonate a tenor, and I had never sung the tenor line of the Lacrimas.  Whether the composer (himself a tenor) meant to make things relatively easier for himself, I do not know;  but compared to the alto and bass lines, it was not bad.  It still took me a couple of sings to feel I quite had it (and we did some rehearsing before the auditions began).

We mostly need inner voices, and particularly tenors (we have a long list now of tenors who have either gotten too busy to take part, or who have moved out of Massachusetts:  Norm, Jason, Patrick, David . . . .)  All the singers were quite good;  two of them are voices which need more coaching/training (and since one of these is a tenor, we'll have a go with on-the-job coaching with him).  The baritone-or-alto chap posed a slight conundrum.  It was felt that it might be timbrally problematic, having a countertenor try to blend with a female alto section;  but we do not really need another bass at present – so we will invite him to come aboard as a tenor 2, and see if that sorts all right with him.

Overall, it should be fine, just that we will have almost a start-up tenor section (well, our veterans Corey and Julian are a good core section).  In terms of my own piece for this next concert, that is satisfactory, as my voicing is S/A/Bar & piano.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 24, 2016, 07:01:46 AM
It appears that I will be given a modest honorarium (whom am I kidding? any honorarium for this unknown composer is HUGE) for rehearsing and conducting Kammerwerke in The Young Lady Holding a Phone in Her Teeth.  Partly for that reason, and partly out of respect for my time, they are waiting until the first week of November to have me attend rehearsals.  I shall have two working rehearsals plus the dress rehearsal.  As I reported last month, we did make our way through the entire piece (under-tempo) at the initial reading, so as long as everyone has done individual practicing, that rehearsal schedule ought to be ample . . . we should really manage to make some music with the Young Lady.

The Cantina Singers have reached out to me, asking if I want to be available as a guest singer, or indeed inviting me to audition.  I do hope that David Hoose will take my St John Passion under serious consideration, and Henning visibility is probably indicated.  But – Wednesday evening rehearsals are not at present a desirable addition to the weekly routine as a steady thing.  I need to check their calendar . . . for instance, I know they are planning to sing the b minor Mass.  It's a great piece and all, but I am not certain I want to sacrifice my quiet Wednesday nights for rehearsals of the BWV 232 in Brookline.  So if there is some other program later in the season which strikes my musical fancy better – perhaps.

In social media news, a musicology professor whom I assisted at the University at Buffalo just friend-requested me.  At the time of crisis when dark forces in the Music Department sought to work me harm, this professor was one of the significant supporters by whose intercession my skin was saved.  This morning I shared the Agnus Dei with him, and he has said nice things of it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 27, 2016, 07:09:01 AM
Footprint, ho!

This morning, not surprisingly, I had to start by making sure I knew how the harp strings were set . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 27, 2016, 09:30:52 AM
The passage from [ J ] to [ K ] was (largely) done a while ago; but from [ K ] on is fresh from this morning.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 27, 2016, 11:29:33 AM
Pretty much realizing on paper, today, what I have been turning in my mind the past week.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 27, 2016, 05:51:50 PM
I still have some 30mm. of rhapsodic flute solo to write out, but all the notes here, are the right notes.  (Still a good-ish amount of dynamics &c. to add, but they will be added in due course.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 28, 2016, 04:23:17 AM
With the occasional metrical change, adding a beat or a measure here or there, and composing out the rest of the flute solo, I've won my way through to the beginning of the next section.

And I have my outline for composing out to the end of the score.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 28, 2016, 06:12:58 AM
I've started the endgame by . . . composing the ending, itself a kind of recapitulation of the opening.

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on August 28, 2016, 06:21:55 PM
Karl, I was checking out your website. Very nice, my friend! I especially like the way you've organized your opus list. To say you've written a few pieces would be a severe understatement. ;) There really ought to be a record label interested in recording your music. I imagine you'd do well on the Bridge or Albany labels. Next time you're in Georgia, let me know.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 29, 2016, 01:17:54 AM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on August 29, 2016, 09:26:49 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 29, 2016, 01:17:54 AM
Thanks!

You're welcome, Karl!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 30, 2016, 04:53:31 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 28, 2016, 06:12:58 AM
I've started the endgame by . . . composing the ending, itself a kind of recapitulation of the opening.


       
  • I have in view where we are going (which does not absolutely preclude modification of the ending I just composed).
  • I know now how much space the final section requires.
  • Which in turn (since I am specifically asked for a seven-minute piece, one of the few "restraints" placed upon me for the project) clarifies how much space is to be apportioned to the three other sections yet to be composed.

All right, so the (now old) score up yonder (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg993415.html#msg993415) runs up to [ P ]

As reported, I composed the ending: rehearsal letter [ S ]

Then, I brought in an "island" section, [ Q ] which is an adaption of [ E ] (e.g.)

This left two empty passages to be filled (hence my "island" reference, a composed bit surrounded for the nonce by non-composition).

I started to write [ P ] yesterday. (It is worth noting that the final score will have some more rehearsal letters, so these present letters are not fixed landmarks, but they serve us for today.)  That done, I realized that at this point, any more music I need to write, I can probably "discover" as variations upon material already in the piece – i.e., the heavy lifting is done.

I should without strain compose up the gap today, and bring the score up to [ Q ]

This morning I have a yet clearer idea of a specific variant of existing material for the 45-second "synthesis-coda" beginning at [ R ]
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on August 30, 2016, 05:45:09 AM
Quickly, the end of N leading into O (bars 302 ff.) with the open fifths in the harp sounds like a real treat!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 30, 2016, 04:48:26 PM
Well, either it is very nearly done, or it is completely done.  I'll probably sleep on the question.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 31, 2016, 01:31:16 AM
Well, the chorale [ S ] to [ U ] does pretty much exactly what I ask of it;  may add a little detailing here and there.  (And of course, I need to notate the pedal changes for the harpist.)

I am toying with adding one last punctuative chord at the end.

On the whole, perfectly well satisfied with it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on August 31, 2016, 03:24:29 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 31, 2016, 01:31:16 AM
Well, the chorale [ S ] to [ U ] does pretty much exactly what I ask of it;  may add a little detailing here and there.  (And of course, I need to notate the pedal changes for the harpist.)

I am toying with adding one last punctuative chord at the end.

On the whole, perfectly well satisfied with it.

The conversation a trois in P and Q tosses around particularly sparkling ideas! 

A more than satisfactory gem! 0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 31, 2016, 03:55:20 AM
Another relatively trivial adjustment:  I am going to "move the barline" of m.365, so that the viola pizz. of m.364 is the new tempo;  much clearer than having those two beats be part of the accelerando.


As ever, there are also the minor layout tweaks to make.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 01, 2016, 01:42:52 AM
Okay, a fresh round of modifications, some necessary, some elective.  And so another "curing" period to see if the elective bits make the cut.  (Final proofing of the harp pedal changes waits on that question.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 01, 2016, 03:51:06 AM
The modifications which I engraved this morning:
So, the only "questions" still resisting final settlement have to do with 2. and 3.

In the case of 2. I am wondering "Is anything really needed, or should I simply leave be?"  And I will wait until this evening to make the final determination (which will then drive the need for / volume of harp pedal-change notations).

As to 3., once I composed through the prior gaps, and reached the ending, I felt that the last measure as it was, was too abrupt.  The danger (well, the potential for time wastage, rather than danger) is that it is too easy to over-engineer the change:  the artistic solution will be minimal alteration.  So this evening I shall double-check to see if the present revision does the job.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 01, 2016, 04:10:41 AM
Quote from: Cato on August 03, 2016, 03:34:18 AM
So, with Emma Lee rooting for you, the odds must be in your favor!

So, does Verdant Vibes have a green marimba/vibraphone?   0:)

Not surprisingly, they report receiving 896 submitted scores.  I mean, that's daft, right?

Not surprisingly, they selected only 16 scores from that flood of notes.  How do 16 scores stand out from a herd of 896?

Not by being Henningmusick.

Not surprisingly, I was one to receive the "Sorry!" e-mail message.

So, onward.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 01, 2016, 03:16:34 PM
Truly done, and to my unconflicted satisfaction.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on September 01, 2016, 04:07:47 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 01, 2016, 04:10:41 AM
Not surprisingly, I was one to receive the "Sorry!" e-mail message.

A pox on the selection committee.

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 02, 2016, 01:23:14 AM
I thank thee! And THM (Thou Hast Mail)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 02, 2016, 03:29:45 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 01, 2016, 03:16:34 PM
Truly done, and to my unconflicted satisfaction.

So, what's different?

And, she is done.

The players (and their manager) wrote last night that they were thrilled to receive the piece (truly:  the word they wrote is thrilled);  they will start reading and playing today.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 02, 2016, 03:32:01 AM
(Of course, there is still some layout clean-up I must attend to . . . nothing to interfere with the players' reading it as is, but items which need to be cleaner for publication.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on September 02, 2016, 07:19:01 PM
So when's the next concert of Henningmusick?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 03, 2016, 04:08:51 AM
In October, Frank Grimes and I will play The Mousetrap ... so we ought to start rehearsing, come to think on it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 03, 2016, 08:32:48 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 02, 2016, 03:32:01 AM
(Of course, there is still some layout clean-up I must attend to . . . nothing to interfere with the players' reading it as is, but items which need to be cleaner for publication.)

This morning I saw to the clean-up.

And then, prepared the piano adaptation (Op.138a).  No material changes, made the notation and note durations more idiomatic to the piano;  changed some pitch spellings where doing so might clarify the line for a pianist;  in one or two places, I added an octave doubling.

Then, as I was proofing layout of the piano adaptation, I found "wrong notes" . . . in scare-quotes, because they are not wrong, at all, to the ear;  but wrong insofar as in those two-three measures I had lost sight of the harp tuning.  I think it may be as easy as adding a couple of pertinent pedal-changes . . . but, well, I just sent a fresh score after the layout tweaks, above.

Best just do it, and make my rapid apologies . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on September 03, 2016, 06:53:27 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 03, 2016, 04:08:51 AM
In October, Frank Grimes and I will play The Mousetrap ... so we ought to start rehearsing, come to think on it.

Sounds good, Karl. Will this be recorded?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 04, 2016, 06:20:03 AM

Quote from: Mirror Image on September 03, 2016, 06:53:27 PM
Sounds good, Karl. Will this be recorded?

Yes, indeed.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 04, 2016, 06:32:50 AM
Last night was a WOIR event.  A loose cartel of musicians here in Boston, with a subset of some good musical friends of mine, established this tradition of a "festival" of various parties/events for Labor Day Weekend, the Weekend of Ill Repute.  Last night marks the second occasion in as many years that I made a point of accepting Dan and Bobbie's invitation to a Saturday evening barbecue in their backyard.  (Dan and Bobbie, you may recall, together saved last year's performance of the Op.129.)

I caught up a bit with Alastair, who works at a music distribution shop here in Somerville, and he asked about my publisher.  The shop, Yesterday Service (http://yesterdayservicesheetmusic.com/), likes to keep the music of local Boston composers on hand (Alastair said).  So I am going to introduce Lux Nova and Alastair via e-mail, and Let the Good Times Roll!


And I am giddy with nostalgic delight, as I seem to have found on Facebook my fellow clarinetist from Wooster, John Washam.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 04, 2016, 10:59:05 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 04, 2016, 06:32:50 AM
Last night was a WOIR event.  A loose cartel of musicians here in Boston, with a subset of some good musical friends of mine, established this tradition of a "festival" of various parties/events for Labor Day Weekend, the Weekend of Ill Repute.  Last night marks the second occasion in as many years that I made a point of accepting Dan and Bobbie's invitation to a Saturday evening barbecue in their backyard.  (Dan and Bobbie, you may recall, together saved last year's performance of the Op.129.)

I caught up a bit with Alastair, who works at a music distribution shop here in Somerville, and he asked about my publisher.  The shop, Yesterday Service (http://yesterdayservicesheetmusic.com/), likes to keep the music of local Boston composers on hand (Alastair said).  So I am going to introduce Lux Nova and Alastair via e-mail, and Let the Good Times Roll!


And I am giddy with nostalgic delight, as I seem to have found on Facebook my fellow clarinetist from Wooster, John Washam.

Let the Good Times Roll indeed!  Is WOIR a classical radio station?  I could not find a website about it!  If so, do they broadcast concerts by Boston composers?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 04, 2016, 11:12:31 AM
No, no, it's the acronym for "Weekend of Ill Repute," which these wild ones have applied to the Labor Day weekend.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 06, 2016, 05:40:28 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 04, 2016, 11:12:31 AM
No, no, it's the acronym for "Weekend of Ill Repute," which these wild ones have applied to the Labor Day weekend.

Well, that would still not be a bad acronym/broadcast logo for a classical music station!  0:) ;)

"W-O-I-R, your all-Schoenberg, all-Carter all-Xenakis station all the time!"  8) 8) ??? 8) 8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 06, 2016, 06:05:06 AM
Makes me a little nostalgic . . . the first I ever heard the Berg Kammerkonzert, it was a radio broadcast.  I wonder if you'd ever hear that piece over the radio again.

Separately: got a very nice e-mail message from a former teacher about Oxygen Footprint.  And just this morning, e-mail from Peter in San Diego informing me that he has good friends in the Symphony who have formed just such a trio, too.

So . . . maybe!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Many Thanks to Karl!
Post by: Cato on September 06, 2016, 06:33:18 AM
Great news above!

And I need to express publicly that Karl has been very generously spending some of his time on creating a nice score from a manuscript of mine from the early 1970's.  He has donated his time and effort to create a "Sibelius" file with a MIDI realization of the work.

Late last year I came across in the vast Cato Archives  ???  a sketch of a choral work which had survived my manuscript purge of the 1990's.  Although I had not formally composed anything on paper in c. 30 years, (outside of an adaptation for organ of a March from Joachim Raff's Symphony #5 for a wedding), I wondered whether I should try my hand again and turn the sketch into a full composition.  It is therefore something of a hybrid: although some sections were complete, others were indications of what to do, rather than actual pages of music, so who knows what I would have created from the same material 45 years ago?

One of the reasons why I decided to do so was that the work was a choral work (Exaudi me, O Domine  - Hearken unto me, O Lord), and that it might therefore interest Karl

No, it is NOT in a 19-tone quarter-tone system!  8) ??? ;)

Karl has found the work to be worthwhile, and although there is still no guarantee that any group will perform it, I am happy with the finished product.  That he likes it is - in one sense - enough verification that my instincts are still competent, and so I am quite content.

Again, my public thanks to Karl for all of his efforts: I thought everyone should know about his generosity!

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 06, 2016, 07:14:44 AM
(* blush *)

The key to getting a choir (not only Triad, but the Crossing in Philadelphia, e.g.) to consider the piece seriously was to have a rehearsal reduction of the piece.  The textures of the Exaudi Me are delightfully rich and supple, and it would be impossible to reduce most of it for two hands, so the only time-consuming work on my part has been making a visually clear reduction for two pianos.  (Even if perhaps there is only a single accompanist, he/she might pick or choose, but all the notes to be sung ought to be represented in the rehearsal reduction.)

Nor do I mean to suggest that I have been hard at work all this while;  fact is, I shelved this task for a couple of weeks while I attended (or, thought about attending) to the completion of Oxygen Footprint for Ensemble Aubade.  I did not hope to be completely done with the Exaudi Me reduction this weekend past, but was content with getting to within sight of the goal.  So now I have printed off hard copy of the present state of the score, and will give it a relaxed and thorough proofing.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Many Thanks to Karl!
Post by: Ghost Sonata on September 06, 2016, 09:14:36 AM
Quote from: Cato on September 06, 2016, 06:33:18 AM

...I need to express publicly that Karl has been very generously spending some of his time on creating a nice score from a manuscript of mine from the early 1970's.  He has donated his time and effort to create a "Sibelius" file with a MIDI realization of the work...

...Again, my public thanks to Karl for all of his efforts: I thought everyone should know about his generosity!

Karl's a divo! (sure hope I spelled that right)... ;D   
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 06, 2016, 09:18:11 AM
Correctly spelled, and I thank you.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ghost Sonata on September 06, 2016, 09:34:51 AM
Though you might had fun in Devo...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 06, 2016, 09:43:35 AM
It's a beautiful world.

For you . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 09, 2016, 11:04:43 AM
Well, Frank is busy, and there will be no Mousetrap this October.  Perhaps if I had reached out to him in August?—but then it was summertime, and I am doubtful I would have had his ear then, either.  I should have guessed from the exchange back in the spring that, well, the planets need to be in a specific alignment, I think, for Frank and me to coordinate to prepare the piece.

No hard feelings, for after all, Frank is in the trio for Oxygen Footprint—and he will need to practice that part heavily  >:D    0:)    8)

Nevertheless, now I need to start from scratch on the program for King's Chapel on 18 October.  I should try Sylvie again, just in case she has capacity to put just what everyone was expecting together.
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 09, 2016, 01:31:45 PM
The much-esteemed Peter H. Bloom has my back yet again, and we are building a new program for 18 October.

Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 09, 2016, 03:15:48 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 09, 2016, 01:31:45 PM

The much-esteemed Peter H. Bloom has my back yet again, and we are building a new program for 18 October.


Excellent news!

To tide people over...

https://www.youtube.com/v/tN3aMOrzEb8
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 11, 2016, 05:40:30 AM
New for the solemn anniversary (though it's still only MIDI):

http://www.youtube.com/v/als-l2BI0xs

http://www.youtube.com/v/hwMLLajT_jw
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 11, 2016, 05:48:01 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 11, 2016, 05:40:30 AM
New for the solemn anniversary (though it's still only MIDI):

http://www.youtube.com/v/als-l2BI0xs

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

Many thanks!  Excellent choices!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 11, 2016, 05:54:46 AM
As at-times-quirky as it is (the clarinet trills at [ K ], e.g.) this fresh MIDI of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars is generally a significant improvement on the sound file I had from March 2015.  I might yet have been using Sibelius 7 then, and I definitely had the old Dell laptop, so whether it is the new HP machine or the Sibelius 8 upgrade (or both), this soundfile is rather more listenable (for them what find MIDI endurable at all).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 11, 2016, 10:59:58 AM
So, part of the story of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars . . . in the days when Columbia Management was a subsidiary of Bank of America, I knew a chap named Wendell (still with BofA, I believe) and he was taking part in a sort of external workshop or seminar, and another participant was Yoichi Udagawa, who conducts the Quincy Symphony.  Wendell brought us two in contact, and Yoichi asked me to write a piece for the Quincy Symphony;  I still remember meeting Yoichi in a Dunkin Donuts in Cambridge, not far from Alewife station.  (No, there are not many Dunkin Donuts visits which stand out in my memory.)   This must have been in the fall of 1999;  the concert would be February of 2000.  I should emphasize the kindly confidence that Yoichi placed in me;  or, how kind it was of him to adopt the self-confidence which I projected.  At that time, I had only wished to write for orchestra, had never actually done it;  so this was my baptism by fire.

The work went reasonably quickly, as I recall;  certainly well within the timeframe discussed with Yoichi.  When the piece was finished, I was happy to own it all compositionally;  there was a passage or two where (as it turned out) I needed to write what I wanted better for the instruments, but this did not reach my attention until some while after the first performance.  I also remember delivering hard copy of the score to Yoichi's apartment one windswept evening in (probably) October;  I remember this all the more readily because it accorded so nicely with the piece's title.

Details of why elude me now, many years later, but there was a passage of which Yoichi was unconvinced, and a cut was required.  Even though (then, no less than now) I believed completely in the music to be cut, I complied, and recomposed a measure or two to accommodate the requested excision. (That cut did not coincide with the material I mentioned above, which needed repair.)  In writing about this now, I do not mean to seem to rail against any artistic injustice;  I am only recording the history.  So the full piece is 12 minutes in duration, and maybe with the cut, the piece ran ten minutes and a half (let us guess).

At the time, I was working in Finale (perhaps Finale 1998? No knowing, now), and the endgame of cleaning up the layout of extracted parts for a large score was nightmarish.  (I'd like to mitigate this by proposing that the problem lay in its being the first large score I needed to perform this operation;  but in the following years, with other large scores and more flight time logged with Finale, it always remained dogsbody work, and eventually that was why at last I tried Sibelius, which after very a surprisingly brief learning curve proved much easier to work with, and with better-looking results.)  So as a performer myself, I was a little nervous about what the players' experience in working on the piece would be.  I was highly interested in attending rehearsals, to see (for instance) if there were any changes I might need to make.  But everyone was a little nervous about having the composer present when there were still notes to be learnt;  and (not at all unusually for the Boston area) at least one weekly rehearsal was lost to a snowstorm.

In the event, then, it was only the dress rehearsal which I was able to attend, and although there were some rough aspects, it would not at all have been the time for me to make suggestions.  The performance, I am pleased to report, was a good advance upon the dress rehearsal.  I do not recall if I received a recording;  it would have been a cassette tape, and it is now more than a decade since I listened to (or had the gear to listen to) a cassette.  What I suspect is that, since the performance was of a cut version which I would not endorse for any subsequent performance, if I did have a recording, it was not one which I was apt to make generally available.

Sometime later, more than a year, less than ten years, later . . . I was looking at the score, and realized that there were some passages (i.e., a passage in the exposition, and which was largely repeated in a recapitulation) where the writing for the low strings was impossibly busy.  And my first thought was, this must have been problematic in the rehearsals for the first performance, but I heard nothing about it, and so could not offer the composer's sanctioned solution to the problem.  It was both impossibly busy, and unnecessarily busy, so I found an easier and a playable way to get what I wanted from the low strings in those passages.  Those changes were reflected in the March 2015 Sibelius version of the score;  and I have now just made some minor adjustments here and there (most notably, improving the writing for the optional harp part).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 11, 2016, 11:15:58 AM
All that said, this is really a thank-you note to Yoichi.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 11, 2016, 05:05:16 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 11, 2016, 11:15:58 AM
All that said, this is really a thank-you note to Yoichi.

Scroll down!!!

http://yoichiudagawa.com/premieres.php (http://yoichiudagawa.com/premieres.php)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 12, 2016, 01:31:54 AM
:)

And that seems practically to average to a première every month, which is commendable (and why we needed to scroll down rather).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 12, 2016, 01:42:49 AM
Carol is on the busy side, but she is still considering hopping aboard on the 18 Oct concert;  I sent her all the music so that she can weigh everything.  The flute duet, Neither do I condemn thee, would perhaps be a lot of work for a five-minute piece.  Yesterday (that is to say, right away) I took care of arranging the seven Tiny Wild Avocadoes for two flutes and clarinet . . . since these are "teaching pieces," and the idea is that all three players read from the two-page scores, I am hoping that at least Carol will find these manageable, in which case I just need to find another substitute for Neither do I condemn thee . . . or, really, we may be all set:  the Op.97 duets run 15 minutes, and the Avocadoes all together run perhaps 10, and that fulfills the capacity for a lunchtime program at King's Chapel.

I need to write a paragraph about the experience of writing The Young Lady as a support document for a grant proposal whereby Kammerwerke hope to raise a commission honorarium.

And tonight is the first Triad rehearsal for our November program.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 12, 2016, 06:20:49 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 12, 2016, 01:42:49 AM
And tonight is the first Triad rehearsal for our November program.

Somehow this snuck up on me, and I have only now printed out hard copy of the piece I am to conduct, and I am first in tonight's rehearsal order.  And I suppose I am not worried because I am sure I will find it easy to learn.  For me, anyway.

Quote from: Merriam WebsterFrom its earliest appearance in print in the late 19th century as a dialectal and probably uneducated form, the past and past participle snuck has risen to the status of standard and to approximate equality with sneaked.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 12, 2016, 06:26:00 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 12, 2016, 06:20:49 AM
Somehow this snuck up on me...


Quote from: Merriam Webster
QuoteFrom its earliest appearance in print in the late 19th century as a dialectal and probably uneducated form, the past and past participle snuck has risen to the status of standard and to approximate equality with sneaked.

(Only partially mollified, Cato drops The Rod for Correcting Grammar, but still keeps it in his hand!)  ;) 8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 12, 2016, 06:29:34 AM
On the Elevation of the Dialectal and Probably Uneducated
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 12, 2016, 06:39:55 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 12, 2016, 06:29:34 AM
On the Elevation of the Dialectal and Probably Uneducated

Great title for a bassoon quartet!  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 12, 2016, 07:08:49 AM
Ouch!


Quote from: Chris CillizzaTough.  But fair.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 13, 2016, 01:23:37 AM
Good Triad rehearsal last night.  We were all sight-reading (well, the choir all were; the conductor had studied and prepared, and so was ahead of the herd), so we worked under-tempo;  broke the ice, both with this piece (Paper Boats) and for the new Triad season.

When it came time for my own piece, Song of Remembrance, Charles started by reading through the lot (with, in the event, perhaps two let's start agains), and then we went back to improve a couple of passages.  The piece was written for a choir with less chops than Triad, so it sight-read quite well.  (And, to be honest, the last concert was such a bear, in terms of so many pieces which were something of a challenge to work up, that having some easier music on this program was The Idea;  as well, of course, as my interest as the composer in having a convincingly musical and polished performance as a future reference.)

On my drive back home from Cambridge, e-mail came in from Carol.  In a message earlier, she wrote that she remains interested in playing the 18th, agrees that the Avocadoes are all readily playable, is just a little concerned about getting Neither do I condemn thee up to tempo between now and the concert.  I wrote back to assure her that Neither can bear to be performed a little slower than marked.  (I did not tell her, but this weekend when I revisited the piece, I was, erm, a little surprised to find that the piece is meant to be played in only about 5 minutes.  The reason for my surprise is, that the performance at the Advent ran about 8 minutes . . . the piece carried all right for the audience, though I do remember a little unease as a composer sitting in the audience.  Anyway, if Peter and Carol play it in, say, 6 minutes, it will be both a relaxed tempo for Carol, and a closer realization for Karl.)  So the last message of hers was to accept the assignment for the duet, with tempo relaxation.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 14, 2016, 11:35:43 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 11, 2016, 05:40:30 AM
New for the solemn anniversary (though it's still only MIDI):

http://www.youtube.com/v/als-l2BI0xs

Listened to this twice again today.  The quirks in the MIDI are flaws I don't mind listening through, though it may be much to ask of anyone who is not the composer   :blank:


It is not The Great Orchestral Work of My Generation, of course;  but it is a few notches better than mere Gebrauchsmusik.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 15, 2016, 04:57:48 AM
Last night I revisited a short sacred choral piece from 1998, and man, it stinks on ice. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2016/09/letting-dross-be-dross.html)

FWIW, I have pieces I wrote before that one, which I still think perfectly fine and musical . . . .

But one of my relieved takeaways from that experience is, the contrast to the genuine enjoyment I take in the Op.46:

http://www.youtube.com/v/als-l2BI0xs

Now, I think that this composer would have no business writing more than one piece like this.  But, for the one piece like this which I permit myself to write, I find it well made, and respectable music.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 15, 2016, 06:56:01 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 15, 2016, 04:57:48 AM

Now, I think that this composer would have no business writing more than one piece like this.  But, for the one piece like this which I permit myself to write, I find it well made, and respectable music.

Oh yes!  The "Americana" feel is nicely done, and the "conversation" among the instruments is excellent, a reminiscence - but not an imitation - of the best works of e.g. Copland, Herrmann, and Moross.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 15, 2016, 07:12:53 AM
Thank you!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 17, 2016, 11:34:01 AM
I have known for a while that part of today's business would be to arrange some Christmas music for my church choir.

But I did not know until this morning that it would be In dulci jubilo.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 17, 2016, 03:12:50 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 17, 2016, 11:34:01 AM
I have known for a while that part of today's business would be to arrange some Christmas music for my church choir.

But I did not know until this morning that it would be In dulci jubilo.

One of my favorites!  Such a happy melody!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 22, 2016, 05:27:59 AM
As an aside . . . what I might have done with $625K.

I saw one tweet which announced the name of a piece and the composer, who was one of the Genius recipients.  And the title of the piece gave off that If your art can be used as activism, there's funding for you! vibe.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 22, 2016, 05:31:22 AM
Quote from: Cato on September 17, 2016, 03:12:50 PM
One of my favorites!  Such a happy melody!

Dan Wagner (who, back in the deeps of Time, hired me to do some arranging for his church music program's Christmas gala) asked for a MIDI;  so there is no reason I should not share it here.

Meanwhile, here is the score.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 22, 2016, 06:47:36 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 22, 2016, 05:31:22 AM
Dan Wagner (who, back in the deeps of Time, hired me to do some arranging for his church music program's Christmas gala) asked for a MIDI;  so there is no reason I should not share it here.

Meanwhile, here is the score.

Nice echo effect in C, and the bass line in the final pages is an elegant idea! 

We await the recording after Christmas!  0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 23, 2016, 05:30:02 AM
You know, I could have predicted this.

The ease of the organ accompaniment falls within a practice which my great friend and redoubtable colleague Peter H. Bloom drily calls contextual orchestration.

And last night, our accompanist complained about the organ writing, and even used the phrase if you want to write for organ, Karl.

The impression was, where I had written a part for a fourth-grade organist, the complaint was that it was too hard for a second-grader.

I'm not going to change a thing, and she'll just learn the music.  It is what she is paid to do.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 23, 2016, 06:16:17 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 23, 2016, 05:30:02 AM
You know, I could have predicted this.

The ease of the organ accompaniment falls within a practice which my great friend and redoubtable colleague Peter H. Bloom drily calls contextual orchestration.

And last night, our accompanist complained about the organ writing, and even used the phrase if you want to write for organ, Karl[/i].

The impression was, where I had written a part for a fourth-grade organist, the complaint was that it was too hard for a second-grader.

I'm not going to change a thing, and she'll just learn the music.  It is what she is paid to do.

Most organists in my experience are a bunch of cry-babies: unless you are giving them massive chords to shake the church, i.e. unless you make the work all about them, and not the choir, they will insist that your work is somehow an insult to them and the King of Instruments!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 23, 2016, 06:39:29 AM
Re-post & refresh:

Variations on Wie lieblich est, S.10 (oboe & organ) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg841639.html#msg841639)

Time Was, Op.4 (pf solo)
№ 1: Prelude (Charlottesville) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906467.html#msg906467)
№ 2: Dance (Barefoot Amid Dandelions) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895701.html#msg895701)
№ 3: The Myth of Motion II:  Toccatina (on the Ekaterininsky Canal) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg896186.html#msg896186)


Pictures Only I Can See, Op.11 (pf solo)
№ 1: Spring in Her Step (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg894486.html#msg894486)
№ 2: The Bronze Girl's Spilt Milk (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg894735.html#msg894735)
№ 3: The Myth of Motion I:  Chorale (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895484.html#msg895484)
№ 4: The Sleep-Pavane at the Foot of Frozen Niagara (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg894748.html#msg894748)
№ 5: Petersburg Nocturne (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg893941.html#msg893941)
|| MIDI on YT (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?action_edit=1&list=PLFZD0TBMaPuUXCFckvjggD2-jTTbZ2Eh6)

Little Towns, Low Countries, Op.18 (pf solo)
№ 1: Invention (Mt Hope Avenue, Rochester) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg896759.html#msg896759)
№ 2: Aubade (Lake Canandaigua) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg897041.html#msg897041)
№ 3: Gigue (Glasgow Street, Cornhill) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg897079.html#msg897079)


Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, Op.16 (cl/vn/pf) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg821903.html#msg821903)

Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, Op.16a (cl/pf/prc) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg821934.html#msg821934)

To Melt From a Distance, Op.21 (pf solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895630.html#msg895630)

Gaze Transfixt, Op.23 (pf solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=92.0;attach=42786)

Lutosławski's Lullaby, Op.25a (organ solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg984373.html#msg984373)

Lutosławski's Lullaby, Op.25 (pf solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg899237.html#msg899237)

Fancy on Psalm 80 from the Scottish Psalter, Op.34 № 3, performed by Carson Cooman, on YouTube. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772705.html#msg772705)

O Beauteous Heavenly Light, Op.34 № 2, performed by Carson Cooman, on YouTube. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772705.html#msg866185)

The Allegro grazioso (https://soundcloud.com/htumc-music-program/02-allegro-grazioso?in=htumc-music-program/sets/christmas-concert-14-dec-2014) from the Sinfonietta, Op.38 for brass quintet (some shaky moments)

Journey to the Dayspring, Op.40 on YouTube (http://youtu.be/WaVDqIp5Rt4?t=25m33s)

'Tis Winter Now (Danby), Op.45a (mezzo-soprano, flute & organ) at Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Danby-Tis-Winter-Now-Mezzo-soprano/dp/1631620223/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1419784836&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=karl+henning+danby)

Initiation of Barefoot on the Crowded Road, the former Op.41 (now the Discreet Erasures, Op.99, below) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg870547.html#msg870547)

Danse antique, Op.44 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg892900.html#msg892900)

The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Op.46 for orchestra

http://www.youtube.com/v/als-l2BI0xs

O Gracious Light, Op.50c (two-part choir, piano & organ) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg960575.html#msg960575)

The original Born on Earth to Save Us, Op.52 for Bill Goodwin. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg914182.html#msg914182)

Born on Earth to Save Us, Op.52a for HTUMC. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg914906.html#msg914906)

Joseph and Mary, Op.53a for HTUMC. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg914335.html#msg914335)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part I (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg875355.html#msg875355)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part II (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg875358.html#msg875358)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part I ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754765.html#msg754765)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part II ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754766.html#msg754766)

I Look From Afar, Op.60 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg805683.html#msg805683)

Blue Shamrock, Op.63 for clarinet unaccompanied, at Amazon. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770448.html#msg770448)

Three Things That Begin With "C", Op.65, clarinet & horn :: Original (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg928980.html#msg928980) | Revised (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg929426.html#msg929426)

Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani 1st half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg804573.html#msg804573) | 2nd half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg804574.html#msg804574)

Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani ::  Choral Score 1st half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg833844.html#msg833844) | 2nd half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg833845.html#msg833845)

14 Dec 2014 performance of Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 (https://soundcloud.com/htumc-music-program/12-sweetest-ancient-cradle-song?in=htumc-music-program/sets/christmas-concert-14-dec-2014)

14 Dec 2014 performance of The Snow Lay on the Ground, Op.68a (https://soundcloud.com/htumc-music-program/14-the-snow-lay-on-the-ground?in=htumc-music-program/sets/christmas-concert-14-dec-2014)

Timbrel and Dance, Op.73 [ St Paul's choir plus ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg628919.html#msg628919)

21 Nov 2015 Triad performance of Nuhro, Op.74:  https://www.youtube.com/v/ftFJdcXz7lg

23 Nov 2015 Triad performance of Nuhro, Op.74. (https://soundcloud.com/triad-boston/05-henning-nuhro-op74-23-nov-15)

Scene 1 from White Nights, Op.75 № 2 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg810318.html#msg810318)

Scene 2 from White Nights, Op.75 № 3 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg802028.html#msg802028)

Scene 3a from White Nights, Op.75 № 4 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg801802.html#msg801802)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg813961.html#msg813961)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6, arr. for saxophone choir (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765047.html#msg765047)

Scene 4 from White Nights, Op.75 № 7 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg814083.html#msg814083)

Scene 5 from White Nights, Op.75 № 8 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815364.html#msg815364)

Before-&-after, Finale-VS.-Sibelius exhibits from the Op.75 № 8| A (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815367.html#msg815367%20%5B/url) | B (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815368.html#msg815368%20%5B/url) | C (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815369.html#msg815369%20%5B/url) | D (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815370.html#msg815370%20%5B/url)

Scene 7 from White Nights, Op.75 № 10 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg816086.html#msg816086)

Canzona (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg827075.html#msg827075), Op.77a № 1 (org solo)

Gigue (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg827138.html#msg827138), Op.77a № 2 (org solo)

26 February De profundis, Op.78 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg396045.html#msg396045) [ Jaya Lakshminarayan & friends ]

Mirage, Op.79a (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg845632.html#msg845632) (alto fl, cl, pf)

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, Op.80 carol for choir, brass quintet, organ & timpani (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg805187.html#msg805187)

Moonrise, Op.84 for brass quintet. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767632.html#msg767632) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

Moonrise, Op.84a for flute choir in six parts. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg761602.html#msg761602) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

15 March Passion rehearsal A (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/dress-rehearsal.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal B (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/shut-up-n-let-music-do-talkin-some-more.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal C (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/corrivideum.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

Conclusion of the 19 Mar 2010 performance by Sine Nomine of the St John Passion, Op.92:

http://www.youtube.com/v/8netMuAHFkI

12 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/revisiting-moon.html) [ k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble (Bloom/Henning/Cienniwa) ]

18 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/later-at-kings.html) [ Bloom/Henning ]

23 May pre-concert rehearsal (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/05/rehearsal-day-of.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

22 June recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/ande-then-there-was-library.html) [ N. Chamberlain/B. Chamberlain/Henning ]

Love is the spirit of this church (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg694587.html#msg694587), Op.85 № 3

Nicodemus brings myrrh and aloes for the burial of the Christ (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg739688.html#msg739688), Op.85 № 4 for cello & piano | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/nicodemus-brings-myrrh-aloes)

For God so loved the world, after Op.87 № 9 {Would you like the Doxology with that?} Yes (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784410.html#msg784410) | No (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784446.html#msg784446) | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/for-god-so-loved-the-world)

The Passion According to St John (http://www.mediafire.com/?wdpk77t7m042s7o), Op.92 (on MediaFire, courtesy of Johan)

Lutosawski’s Lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648397.html#msg648397), Op.96a № 1 (string quartet)

Marginalia (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg647890.html#msg647890), Op.96a № 2 (string quartet)

Après-lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649237.html#msg649237), Op.96a № 3 (string quartet)

Score of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444980.html#msg444980)

MIDI of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg436576.html#msg436576)

Score of Suspension Bridge (In Dave's Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444979.html#msg444979)

MIDI of Suspension Bridge (In Dave's Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444978.html#msg444978)

Score of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg445883.html#msg445883)

MIDI of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg446478.html#msg446478)

Cato's analysis of the Viola Sonata (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg785714.html#msg785714)

Johan's MediaFire folder, including the whole of Dana's première performance of the Viola Sonata (http://www.mediafire.com/?nnp5543z74szn)

Discreet Erasures (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg872593.html#msg872593), Op.99 for orchestra

Angular Whimsies, Op.100a (bass clarinet, percussion [two players] & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767841.html#msg767841)

Whimsy brevis, Op.100b (bass flute & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg769046.html#msg769046)

http://www.youtube.com/v/OAp3w15ISl4

How to Tell (Chasing the Tail of Nothing), Op.103 (alto flute, clarinet & frame drum); 7 June 2014 performance (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-how-to-tell-chasing-the-tail-of-nothing-op-103-7-june-14)

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648257.html#msg648257), Op.104 № 4

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649947.html#msg649947), Op.104 № 5

Kyrie (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg644073.html#msg644073), Op.106 № 1

Gloria (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg980747.html#msg980747), Op.106 № 2

Credo (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg869962.html#msg869962), Op.106 № 3

Sanctus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772439.html#msg869778), Op.106 № 4

(The Sanctus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg871446.html#msg871446), arranged for tuba quartet)

Agnus Dei (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg773090.html#msg773090), Op.106 № 5 || Première by Triad (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895337.html#msg895337)

Brothers, If They Only Knew It (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780342.html#msg780342), saxophone quartet (after Op.106 № 5)

In the Artist's Studio (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg879937.html#msg880118), Op.107, for 17 winds & harp

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

Organ Sonata, Op.108
Mvt 1: Eritis sicut Deus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg706128.html#msg706128)
Mvt 2: . . . scientes bonum . . . (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg709377.html#msg709377)
Mvt 3: . . . et malum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg714290.html#msg714290)


Thoreau in Concord Jail (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708916.html#msg708916), Op.109 for clarinet solo

http://www.youtube.com/v/OnLYQ748aEg

Airy Distillates (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648674.html#msg648674), Op.110 for flute solo

Annabel Lee (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg704486.html#msg704486), Op.111 for vocal quartet

http://www.youtube.com/v/tN3aMOrzEb8

Misapprehension (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708245.html#msg708245), Op.112 for clarinet choir

Misapprehension (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg920903.html#msg920903), Op.112a for strings

The Mystic Trumpeter (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg831867.html#msg831867), Op.113 № 1 for soprano & clarinet

Après-mystère (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737681.html#msg737681), Op.113 № 2 for flute & clarinet And MIDI (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737682.html#msg737682)

http://www.youtube.com/v/7RhH161HhlA

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg756625.html#msg756625), Op.114 № 1 for clarinet & marimba

(very nearly) what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg812042.html#msg812042), Op.114 № 5 for bass clarinet & marimba

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777532.html#msg777532), Op.114a for clarinet, mandocello & double bass

My Island Home (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg766258.html#msg766258), Op.115 for percussion ensemble

http://www.youtube.com/v/hlh61D6COvU

Plotting (y is the new x) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765893.html#msg765893), Op.116 for violin & harpsichord

http://www.youtube.com/v/2vKGfppo0o8

Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg768713.html#msg768713), Op.117 (fl, cl in A, gtr & cb) [ and at Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-jazz-for) ]

When the morning stars sang together, and the sons of God shouted for joy (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770046.html#msg770046), Op.118 № 1 (shakuhachi, drum & handbell choir)

http://www.youtube.com/v/79tPHWpH3UI

Divinum mysterium (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg775091.html#msg775091), Op.118 № 2 (choir unison & handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/MPr7NhE2-Bs

Easter Stikheron (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784746.html#msg784746), Op.118 № 3 (choir SATB & handbells)

Welcome, Happy Morning!, Op.118 № 4 (handbells)

My Lord, What a Morning (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg787524.html#msg787524), Op.118 № 5 (choir & handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/AJzV-RxXiIk

Hymtunes Moscow & Te Deum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg799287.html#msg799287), Op.118 № 6 (handbells)

Musette (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg799287.html#msg799287), Op.118 № 7 (handbells)

Psalm 130 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780713.html#msg780713), Op.118 № 8 [ I think ] (clarinet & bass voice) [work-in-progress]

The Crystalline Ship (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777531.html#msg777531), Op.119 № 1 (mezzo-soprano & baritone saxophone)

I Saw People Walking Around Like Trees (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg782776.html#msg782776), Op.120 (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum)

http://www.youtube.com/v/E0_-CTvtSS8

... illa existimans quia hortulanus esset .... (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg822022.html#msg822022), Op.121 (vc/pf)

14 Dec 2014 performance of Le tombeau de W.A.G., Op.122 (https://soundcloud.com/htumc-music-program/01-le-tombeau-de-wag?in=htumc-music-program/sets/christmas-concert-14-dec-2014)

Le tombeau de W.A.G. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg792109.html#msg792109), Op.122a (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum) Audio (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-le-tombeau-de-wag-op122a)

A Song of Remembrance, Op.123 (mixed chorus SAB & pf)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg828719)

http://www.youtube.com/v/kYWAm11MX4s

The Mysterious Fruit, Op.124 (mezzo-soprano & marimba)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg866146)

The Mysterious Fruit, Op.124a (mezzo-soprano & pf)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg869135)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 (2 vn/va)
№ 1 "Children's Song" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg823454.html#msg823454)
№ 2 "Autumn Leaves (Wind Effect)" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg844320.html#msg844320)
№ 3 "Scampering Squirrels" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg846592.html#msg846592)
№ 4 "Pond at Twilight" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847113.html#msg847113)
№ 5 "The Gnomes (Paul's Garden)" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg847919)
№ 6 "Cheerful Song on the Wing" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg867035)
№ 7 "The Avocado in Winter" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg867133)


In the shadow of the kindly Star (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg844302.html#msg844302), Op.126 № 1 (violin solo and handbell choir)

I Want Jesus to Walk With Me (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg934693.html#msg934693), Op.126 № 2 (choir SATB unaccompanied) NEW & IMPROVED !! [ Version for brass quintet (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg934486.html#msg934486) ]

Variations on a Basque Carol (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg856400.html#msg856400), Op.126 № 3 (clarinet unaccompanied)

Variations on a Basque Carol (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg934417.html#msg934417), Op.126 № 3 (flute unaccompanied)

Beach Balls (Red) , Op.126 № 5 (org solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg896271.html#msg896271)

Pat-A-Pan (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg920914.html#msg920914msg844302), Op.126 № 6 (handbell choir)

Gabriel's Message (Basque Carol) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg934413.html#msg934413), Op.126 № 7

Little Suite, Op.127 (vc & pf)
№ 1 "Summer Song" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851437.html#msg851437)
№ 2 "Valentine" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851437.html#msg867353)
№ 3 "Sparrows Hopping on the Wet Sidewalk" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906166.html#msg906166) || MIDI on YT (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mbeg-pyJfvI&list=PLFZD0TBMaPuXbxstv6cQeRGw1tTS1mZBM)

Notebook for Elaina & Anna, Op.128 № 1 "Out for a Walk" (fl/a sx) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851363.html#msg851363)

From the Pit of a Cave in the Cloud, Op.129, soprano & chamber group (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg929490.html#msg929490)

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

The Young Lady Holding a Phone in Her Teeth, Op.130 (double wind quintet) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg978189.html#msg978189)

Visions fugitives de nouveau, Op.131 (pf solo)
№ 1: One Leaf (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg904373.html#msg904373)
№ 2: Versuch eines Milonga (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905203.html#msg905203)
№ 3: Beneath the Clear Sky (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905823.html#msg905823)
№ 4: That Tickles! (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905868.html#msg905868)
№ 5: Stephen Goes to California (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905880.html#msg905880)
№ 6: Kay's Blue Crabs (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905898.html#msg905898)
№ 7: Questionable Insistence (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905904.html#msg905904)
№ 8: Morning Prayer (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906036.html#msg906036)

https://www.youtube.com/v/FfL_20Sksc8

№ 9: Bunny Keeping Still (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906077.html#msg906077)
№ 10: Gamboling Squirrels (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906078.html#msg906078)
№ 11: The Street Musician (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906783.html#msg906783)
№ 12: The Shade of an Oak (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906789.html#msg906789)
№ 13: "Could you change one more thing?" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907005.html#msg907005)
№ 14: Waiting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907009.html#msg907009)
№ 15: Bicycling in Boston Common (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907002.html#msg907002)
№ 16: Mist on the Harbor (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907205.html#msg907205)
№ 17: Peter Moves to Montréal (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907206.html#msg907206)
№ 18: Seeing a Long-Since-Cancelled Stamp (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907207.html#msg907207)
№ 19: ... but his mind is elsewhere (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907528.html#msg907528)
№ 20: Starless Summer Night (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907530.html#msg907530) || MIDI on YT (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxjZWHrSBk0&list=PLFZD0TBMaPuXnfPJDhCKfIhkI_1eLROX9)

Neither do I condemn thee, Op.132 for flute duet  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg916020.html#msg916020)

A whimsical Canon:

http://www.youtube.com/v/B6xeqrcavUQ

Saltmarsh Stomp, Op.134 for clarinet choir in 15 parts (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg924808.html#msg924808)

http://www.youtube.com/v/7DCc2sD2KAk

Ear Buds (The dream of a young man in the woods, listening), Op.135 for symphonic band (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg922013.html#msg922013)

http://www.youtube.com/v/ZSMo90L5xJA

Darkest Doings {work-in-progress} ... or not 8)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg926870.html#msg926870)

Clarinet Sonata, Op.136, movement 1: Another Think Coming (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg950104.html#msg950104)

Clarinet Sonata, Op.136, movement 2: « Boulez est mort » (Wounding Silence) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg981736.html#msg981736) | work-in-progress

Op.137: A Sheaf of Bliss

Things Like Bliss, version 1 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg942768.html#msg942768), Op.137 № 1a

Things Like Bliss, version 2 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg942769.html#msg942769), Op.137 № 1b

Considering My Bliss Options (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg956812.html#msg956812), Op.137 № 2 (clarinet & horn in F) work-in-progress

Liv Plays Scrabble (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg944912.html#msg944912), Op.137 № 3 (shakuhachi & toy piano)

Out From the Unattended Baggage (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg981321.html#msg981321), Op.137 № 4 (flute, clarinet & bassoon)

sand dance (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg981347.html#msg981347), Op.137 № 5 (flute  & harp)

Oxygen Footprint, Op.138 (flute, viola & harp)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg994507.html#msg994507)

Brightest and Best (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg944099.html#msg944099), Op.139 № 1 (mixed choir)

Precious Lord (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg955353.html#msg955353), Op.139 № 4 (mixed choir and organ)

Paschal Carillon (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg955471.html#msg955471), Op.139 № 5 (handbell choir)

What Wondrous Love (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg955387.html#msg955387), Op.139 № 6 (mixed choir and handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/dXMra6BvZew

In dulci jubilo (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1000655.html#msg1000655), Op.142 № 1 (fl, hn, handbell choir, youth and adult choirs, organ)

8 Oct 2013 recital at King's Chapel (http://instantencore.com/music/details.aspx?PId=5106840)

Henningmusick at ReverbNation (http://www.reverbnation.com/karlhenning).

Henningmusick at Instant Encore (http://instantencore.com/contributor/contributor.aspx?CId=5142566).

About an hour's worth of Henningmusick, too, at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1)

The 9th Ear at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/9th-ear).


And: Maria appears on the evening news in DC (http://www.wjla.com/articles/2014/04/cold-weather-approaches-cherry-blossoms-pass-peak-102154.html).

Maria's harpsichord (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg922817.html#msg922817)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 24, 2016, 07:32:36 AM
I need to finish writing up some material for Kammerwerke.

But first, some more tea . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 24, 2016, 09:51:04 AM
The Young Lady, Her Progress

The members of Kammerwerke first  wrote to me about a possible commission in January of 2015;  but earnest discussion of what it would musically entail did not begin until May.  I proposed a 12-minute duration for the piece;  and Kammerwerke asked of me that the piece should be written for ten musical peers (i.e., not for a solo quintet plus an 'accompanying' quintet), and that the piece should contain "melody." I cast that word in cautionary quotes because two different people (even two different musicians) can mean quite different things by melody. We mutually decided that we would begin by my writing a beginning to the proposed work, so that the group should have a concrete musical example; and we would discuss the matter further.

At about that time, I was walking in downtown Boston at my lunch hour, and I saw an energetic businesswoman walking up the sidewalk, talking on her cell phone. Suddenly, she seemed to have need of both hands, in order to fish something out of her bag. What to do with the phone? She popped it in her mouth, and I thought, there:  That's the name of the piece for Kammerwerke. The Young Lady Holding a Phone in Her Teeth.

Both the impression of restlessness, even impatience, and the peculiar (although, from a certain angle, practical) solution to the problem of freeing up her hands, set my musical mind working.  A vigorous rhythmic profile, to suggest the bustling activity;  wilfully independent voices, to suggest the apparent chaos of the street scene of a lunch hour in Boston's financial district, or perhaps to suggest the contrast of the swirl of activity around the Young Lady, and the swirl of her internal demands.  Our Young Lady is a soul, and like any of us (however agreeably stimulating we find the bustle of such a scene) must have a center of calm and focus.

The piece is no linear narrative of these things;  it is rather a composition shaped by musical logic, with elements mysteriously suggested to the composer by reflection upon the experience of watching, and contemplating the sight.  And, of course, music intended to comply with Kammerwerke's musical guidelines, which were quite reasonable, and which any capable composer might fulfill.

I began, then, with composing the first five minutes of my projected piece, and I sent that beginning to Kammerwerke in June of 2015.  While I waited for the group's response (which would probably not come in until they had had a chance to sit down and read the piece all together), I sent the piece to Dr Jack Gallagher.  I had studied composition with Dr Gallagher at the College of Wooster (Ohio), and I keep in touch with him, periodically sending him my latest work, that he may know that his efforts to teach me something have not been fruitless.  Dr Gallagher's response to the beginning of the piece was sufficiently positive, that I felt I should go on with writing the piece, regardless of how it might be received by Kammerwerke.

Thus by October of 2015, I had advanced the piece to the nine-and-a-half-minute mark;  so (as the final piece would be 12 minutes) substantially done.  (All this while, I might point out, I had also been at work on a number of other compositions.)  I sent the expanded score and parts to Kammerwerke, so that they should have the freshest version of the piece to review, while they were still considering the question of whether to commission the piece from me.  Again, they have had other programs to work on and to perform, and while I knew they would return to me, I understood that patience was of the essence.  There was a request to simplify the rhythmic notation of a couple of measures;  and as I considered it, I agreed that the musical result which I desired could be notated less "densely";  and I modified those measures.

In November, word came that the group had read the Young Lady and that the reception of the piece was generally good;  there was as yet no pressing need to complete the score.

In April of the present year, word came that Kammerwerke would sit down to read the piece sometime between June and September;  with that in mind, I dedicated a week's compositional efforts in June to completing the piece (as planned, 12 minutes and perhaps just a bit).  And soon word came from the group that they wished to go ahead and program the piece for their November concert, and that I was invited to rehearse and conduct it.

On 21 July we all together rehearsed the piece, and even managed to play through the entire score (under tempo, for the most part), and the piece made a good impression on the group.

Karl Henning
24 September 2016
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Post by: Spineur on September 24, 2016, 10:22:57 AM
Thanks for the writup Karl.  Quite interesting  to see how a composer work.  I was wondering if in your piece, the lady's cell phone is represented by a particular instrument or group of instrument ?
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Post by: Karl Henning on September 24, 2016, 03:34:19 PM
No, but that is an interesting idea!
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Post by: Karl Henning on September 25, 2016, 02:39:33 PM
In making progress on the About the Music (http://www.karlhenning.com/music.htm) page, I found I wanted to edit some of the text.
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Post by: Karl Henning on September 26, 2016, 04:39:19 AM
Have I, or have I not written to Heinrich to give him the 18 October program?

If I have, it has since changed, and I need to send him a message anyway . . . .
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Post by: Karl Henning on September 26, 2016, 05:18:41 AM
Well! Just one of those things (and I ought to have guessed that something might be amiss, when Heinrich did not write to ask after the program) . . . it seems we have somehow dropped off the Oct 2016 calendar.

Awaiting Heinrich's word as to when we might reschedule.
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Post by: Karl Henning on September 26, 2016, 05:39:24 AM
There is the odd chance that a cancellation may open up a date for us (though then, it is a question of whether Carol and Peter may be open then, too).  Barring that contingency, our next King's Chapel date is 10 Oct 2017.
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Post by: Karl Henning on September 26, 2016, 05:54:43 AM
Just spoke with Peter, and (busy as he is) he is actually relieved; recall that when the violist bowed out from preparing The Mousetrap, Peter graciously agreed to help craft (nay, to be a cornerstone of) a Plan B program.  It was an additional layer of busy which he was ready to endure for my sake, but he is relieved (and he did ask my leave to be relieved) to have a bit more breathing space in October.


And, hey, you know:  part of his busy-ness in October is preparing the November performance of Oxygen Footprint.
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Post by: Karl Henning on September 26, 2016, 05:56:07 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 26, 2016, 05:39:24 AM
There is the odd chance that a cancellation may open up a date for us (though then, it is a question of whether Carol and Peter may be open then, too).  Barring that contingency, our next King's Chapel date is 10 Oct 2017.

Update:  10 Oct 2017 & 17 Apr 2018
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Post by: Karl Henning on September 27, 2016, 04:33:59 AM
Good Triad rehearsal last night.  My Op.123 was not on the slate (we rehearsed it each of the first two rehearsals, and honestly, it is no technical challenge for singers of this calibre—they need to learn it, but technically it's an easy sing).  We made good progress with the piece which I am conducting;  I 'unpacked' the passage which is the most challenging (an interlocking ostinato accompaniment in the mezzo, alto and bass I parts . . . an example of 'instrumental' writing which works fine with voices, but which is quite different from traditional choral writing, and thus requiring an extra level of alertness).  I still rather feel that the piece is short, for music which requires such intensive rehearsal;  but even in that regard, it pales in comparison to my Blue Shamrock for unaccompanied clarinet  8)  Anyway, we're going to sing it, and it will make a strong impression.  My feeling in the first two rehearsals was, that I was near to a failure as a rehearsal conductor;  but based on last night's experience, there is at least a chance that the problem was, all the noses in the music, so that I had hardly any eyes on what I was doing.
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Post by: Karl Henning on September 27, 2016, 10:17:25 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 01, 2016, 03:16:34 PM
Truly done, and to my unconflicted satisfaction.

So, Oxygen Footprint will be premièred on 20 November on the Friends of Music of Stamford, NY chamber music series (http://www.friendsmusic.org/FoMCalendar2016.html).
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Post by: Cato on September 27, 2016, 10:27:58 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 27, 2016, 10:17:25 AM
So, Oxygen Footprint will be premièred on 20 November on the Friends of Music of Stamford, NY chamber music series (http://www.friendsmusic.org/FoMCalendar2016.html).

Yay Team Henning! 8)
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Post by: Karl Henning on October 03, 2016, 05:09:16 AM
Yesterday morning at church wiped me out.  It was not so much the rehearsal before the service, nor the service itself;  nor my semi-scramble to put the marked handbell parts in the 11 3-ring binders for the bells.  But after the service came time to set up the bell tables, and the small classroom where we have always had handbell practice was cluttered.  So that before I could carry in four fold-out tables to set them up, I had to drag aside a table (too short for our use) and stack 8 (heavy-ish, non-folding chairs).  And of course I was in a hurry to do this so that we should be ready to ring at 11.

And then, even allowing for absenteeism, half of the folks who were there, or ought to have been in position at 11, dawdled and it was not until a quarter past that we started rehearsal.

So, this has got to be better next week . . . or else  0:)
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Post by: kishnevi on October 03, 2016, 10:57:34 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 03, 2016, 05:09:16 AM
Yesterday morning at church wiped me out.  It was not so much the rehearsal before the service, nor the service itself;  nor my semi-scramble to put the marked handbell parts in the 11 3-ring binders for the bells.  But after the service came time to set up the bell tables, and the small classroom where we have always had handbell practice was cluttered.  So that before I could carry in four fold-out tables to set them up, I had to drag aside a table (too short for our use) and stack 8 (heavy-ish, non-folding chairs).  And of course I was in a hurry to do this so that we should be ready to ring at 11.

And then, even allowing for absenteeism, half of the folks who were there, or ought to have been in position at 11, dawdled and it was not until a quarter past that we started rehearsal.

So, this has got to be better next week . . . or else  0:)

Think positive: you got all your exercise for the week done in one Sunday session.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 04, 2016, 09:33:14 AM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on October 03, 2016, 10:57:34 AM
Think positive: you got all your exercise for the week done in one Sunday session.

;)

Just had a nice chat with Peter H. Bloom, and the trio had an initial read-through of Oxygen Footprint, and they consider the piece a great success . . . though Mary Jane wants a word with me, it seems . . . .
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Post by: Karl Henning on October 08, 2016, 12:35:11 PM
Only a start, of course, and already I know that more will happen in the last measure of the present score . . . .
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Post by: Karl Henning on October 08, 2016, 12:35:39 PM
And the mere MIDI at present.
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Post by: Karl Henning on October 09, 2016, 12:12:37 PM
I did some more work yesterday, which needed buffing today.  At about the one-minute mark.
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Post by: Karl Henning on October 09, 2016, 12:13:09 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 09, 2016, 12:12:37 PM
I did some more work yesterday, which needed buffing today.  At about the one-minute mark.

And the MIDI, for whoever may wish it.
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Post by: Sergeant Rock on October 09, 2016, 12:17:59 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 09, 2016, 12:12:37 PM
I did some more work yesterday, which needed buffing today.  At about the one-minute mark.

A symphony!  :o  Will it be Webernian or Brucknerian ...well, Henningian, of course  ;) but what are you envisioning?

Dsthr
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Post by: Karl Henning on October 09, 2016, 12:22:13 PM
Writing it for a smallish orchestra, and at a technical level which could conceivably suit a community orchestra. Nevertheless, a musical language such that I might pitch it to a professional orchestra. The scale, too, should not be immediately forbidding to a community orchestra; so a 25-minute piece in three movements.

As there is no immediate (nor near-term) need for such a piece, I do not set even a soft deadline; I'll work on it, as and when the Muse bids me, Sarge.
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Post by: Karl Henning on October 09, 2016, 12:39:15 PM
Thank you!
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Post by: Karl Henning on October 09, 2016, 02:30:25 PM
A bit more work, though the latest, I'll let cure overnight.
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Post by: Karl Henning on October 10, 2016, 02:59:50 AM
You know, it is starting to feel (in part) like a kind of return to the sound world of White Nights.  Which I am not taking to mean, that this should at all "really be" a scene in the ballet (its character does not suit any of the scenes which remain to be composed, for one thing) . . . but I find it encouraging from the standpoint of the ballet, because I feel that I can return to it (when it is time) and have the music remain consistent.

Also feeling fairly pleased that there is a kind of "voice" which remains true between the two large-scale orchestral projects.
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Post by: Karl Henning on October 10, 2016, 06:17:19 AM
So: good work laid down over the weekend, the first movement nearly two minutes done (with the understanding that I still may tweak, modify, recombobulate the latest 15 measures). As I say, I am in no rush to get the movement finished, but I was keen to get a certain "critical mass" of the piece formed, so that it should be an independent object which exists not only in the ephemera of my imagination. I'll say I am really pleased with the start, which spurs me (in the best way) to make certain that the movement as a whole carries out that promise.

So what is different, now? The fact is, that the thought crossed my mind perhaps six times in the past: "I should write a symphony. I know I've wanted to." Once, I even made several sketches (none of which I am using in the present piece, for whatever reason). The key difference at present is, I feel entirely capable of composing a symphony. This feeling, arguably, may prove illusory. But I am for the moment going to continue to enjoy living into that illusion.

Thanks again, all!
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Post by: Karl Henning on October 11, 2016, 03:56:31 AM
Good Triad rehearsal last night.  Got to a late start, and after the warm-ups, the piece I am conducting was first, so I was shorted about five minutes.  Made good progress;  in general, the piece is a lot of work for a four-minute piece 8) but we will do it justice.  We still have five weeks of rehearsal.


And it is time I created Facebook events for the concerts . . . will do that this evening.


Friday, going to a concert at Middlesex Community College, to refresh some networking.
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Post by: Karl Henning on October 12, 2016, 02:50:45 AM
Symphony Update

While no more notes have landed on the page since Sunday's session, there has been (in a musically pertinent sense) mental activity. Partly, I've thought of events/passages to follow (setting many of them temporarily aside, as not The Right Thing for measure # 58, where the score of the first movement presently stops); partly, I've been digesting the musical Stuff of what is presently composed.

This last may sound odd. "He wrote it; doesn't he himself GET it?" But recall that my goal this weekend past was a musical object possessed of a certain sufficiency, to serve as a lump of workable sonic clay. It was the result of musical caprice, an impromptu. In a word, I thought it sounded fairly good, and that it would be something to work with; yet the creation was, I won't say a speedy affair, but the idea was, do first, and reflect after. (There are many situations in Life where that is NOT the way to proceed, but I've found I can compose like this to no one's hurt.)

So one of the things I've done is, study my own score, reduce the pitch material to a compact phrase, the clearer to make further use of what is already in the piece, so that the composition contains, among other things, ample self-reference and musical affirmations.

That done ... I now go to paper. Just regular, blank paper, to sketch, arrange, fiddle with verbal and graphic scribblings with which my inner ear will associate a variety of musical elements and ideas, some of them more or less specific, some of them vague but nevertheless real. The broad idea is a kind of blueprint, although I caution you from considering it as anything as fixed as an architect's blueprint must perforce be. The arrangement, ratios, and content of these visual blocks will quite probably alter over time as I work on the piece; since of course what ultimately matters is the success of the sound of the music.

This sort of sketch is a kind of "pre-compositional" activity which I've used in the past, although by now, in quite the distant past. It is an ancillary process which was very helpful earlier in my composing, and which I largely internalized. It's kind of a fun "back to basics" activity which, I think, helps me to ritualize and affirm this formal embarkation upon the composing of a symphony.

So that's the tale for today.
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Post by: Cato on October 12, 2016, 10:18:41 AM
After several delays, I was able to use Karl's hymn De Profundis in my Latin classes (8th Graders).  They translated the text, and then we listened to Karl's score, which most of them found most evocative.

Without prompting, most immediately caught on to how the music begins "in the depths" with very low notes in the pedal of the organ, and then mirrors the sin and despair at the beginning of the text to the brighter ideas of hope, mercy, and redemption toward the end.

And so, if you do not yet know this spiritual diamond...

https://www.youtube.com/v/IITjZueQOBw
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Post by: Karl Henning on October 13, 2016, 01:08:49 AM
Quote from: Thatfabulousalien on October 12, 2016, 07:59:37 PM
I've been listening to this awesome piece of yours recently, I will add.

https://youtu.be/H1GX6gAmom8 (https://youtu.be/H1GX6gAmom8)

Thanks!  That is a piece which GMG made possible, we might well say.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 15, 2016, 06:33:46 AM
Some more work this morning, basically realizing ideas which had I had been turning through the week.

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Post by: Karl Henning on October 19, 2016, 12:57:44 AM
Fleeting moments of work on the symphony Monday and yesterday (more detail later).

Was going to post this in the Pictures You Like thread, only it belongs here better.  Advice from Monk to a drummer (and perhaps others) in rehearsal.

Those pieces were written so as to have something to play, & to get cats INTERESTED enough to come to REHEARSAL.
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Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on October 19, 2016, 01:05:19 AM
Question for Dr. Henning: for whom are you composing this symphony? Is an orchestral performance coming up in the near future? Apologies if you've already answered this!
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Post by: Karl Henning on October 19, 2016, 01:09:37 AM
At present, for the shelf.  There is at present no demand for the piece.  When the first movement is done, I'll pass it around to a few conductors I know, and maybe—just maybe—post-facto demand for the rest of the piece may be teased out;  but I am writing it basically because I want to.
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Post by: Karl Henning on October 19, 2016, 03:07:15 AM
Oh, and I did not mean to be curt, Jessop!  I wanted to answer, but I also was about to gear up and push off to work.  Thanks for asking!
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Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on October 19, 2016, 04:30:07 AM
I will be looking forward to the world premiere when it happens, as I am sure it will! ;D
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Post by: Karl Henning on October 19, 2016, 04:33:10 AM
Thanks for the kind thoughts!
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Post by: Karl Henning on October 19, 2016, 01:54:57 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 19, 2016, 12:57:44 AM
Fleeting moments of work on the symphony Monday and yesterday (more detail later).

Well, so I added two measures Monday morning, at ca. 5 AM, and probably before I had finished my cup of coffee.

I know what you're thinking, but at times I do actually do some musical work which is good enough to be retained in the finished product, that early in the day.  But as Shakespeare said, At times is not always.  So I worked on paper a bit yesterday afternoon, to repair what I felt sure I should wish to repair.

And this evening, I have both set those measures right, and pressed on (briefly) to a double-bar.

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Post by: kishnevi on October 19, 2016, 03:07:25 PM
PDF not downloading....
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Post by: Karl Henning on October 19, 2016, 04:05:58 PM
Might be the odd character in the title.  Let me fix that . . . .
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Post by: Karl Henning on October 19, 2016, 04:07:12 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 19, 2016, 04:05:58 PM
Might be the odd character in the title.  Let me fix that . . . .

Done.
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Post by: jochanaan on October 19, 2016, 04:39:28 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 19, 2016, 04:05:58 PM
Might be the odd character in the title. . . .
As opposed to the odd character writing the symphony? :)
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 19, 2016, 04:55:51 PM
Not the very oddest, perhaps.

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Post by: kishnevi on October 19, 2016, 04:56:27 PM
Downloaded now. I perceive you eschew short score format and prefer to go long from the start.
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 19, 2016, 04:58:37 PM
On paper, I (usually) sketch in reduction, but do have specific instruments in mind.

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Post by: Karl Henning on October 20, 2016, 04:52:37 AM
I need to do some ancillary writing, program notes for both Oxygen Footprint and The Young Lady Holding a Phone in Her Teeth.  Hm, probably for A Song of Remembrance, as well.

I've also been thinking about the fixed media for Olivia's piece, Mistaken for the Sacred.  The past few nights my "pre-pillow" listening has been the tail end of The Beatles (a/k/a "The White Album") and "Revolution 9" has been given me ideas.

The really amusing aside about listening to "Revolution 9" is, how I remember (and to what degree this was pre-conditioned by what others said about the track, who can say?) finding it disturbing.  Like many other listeners, I suppose that (after that inaugural hearing) whenever I listened to the album, I would just skip that track (and possibly "Good Night," since that was the only remaining track).  I listen to it now, and for the life of me I cannot recreate anything like a feeling of disturbance, of the sort which my mind tells me was my experience back then.  Anyway, at this remove in time I practically entirely enjoy the track . . . I don't know that I could argue that it is "a great piece" of its type, and I allow that a large component of my enjoyment is sentimental, and giving John Lennon as a greatly revered pop figure a good bit of slack, and also a little self-deprecating puzzlement at why I once thought it diabolically disturbing.  And that final sequence of three tracks – "Cry, Baby, Cry," "Revolution 9," "Good Night" – I find marvelous, highly artistic, and witty.  I am also hearing all kinds of detail which I did not hear before, though if (as I seem to have just now recollected) I made a practice of avoiding the track, that is hardly to be wondered at.

Anyway, as to my own present piece:  it is not so much that I mean to do things as they are done in "Revolution 9," as that it has given me some textural ideas.  So probably side by side with chipping away at the first movement of the symphony, I am ready to tinker with sonic objects for the fixed media of Liv's piece.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: jochanaan on October 20, 2016, 06:56:17 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 20, 2016, 04:52:37 AM
...has been given me ideas....
Catowould skewer you for that grammatical slip! :o

As I recall Revolution #9, one thing it has plenty of is texture. 8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 20, 2016, 07:21:45 AM
Quote from: jochanaan on October 20, 2016, 06:56:17 AM
Catowould skewer you for that grammatical slip! :o

Well, he'd grumble a bit, and I accede.
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Post by: Karl Henning on October 20, 2016, 07:22:30 AM
I plead typo!  8)
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Post by: North Star on October 20, 2016, 07:28:52 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 20, 2016, 07:22:30 AM
I plead typo!  8)
Doesn't seem very plausible.  >:D
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Post by: Karl Henning on October 20, 2016, 09:15:11 AM
Curses! Pinned by the very expectations I have set up!
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Post by: Cato on October 20, 2016, 09:39:01 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 20, 2016, 09:15:11 AM
Curses! Pinned by the very expectations I have set up!

:D :D :D

Recently my 8th-Grade students were on a field trip to a university laboratory on Lake Erie, where graduate students gave them mini-courses in fish dissection, testing water for pollution, etc.

One of the graduate students had a horrible habit of "emphasizing" comparatives: "more greater," more easier," etc.

One of my best students raised her hand and corrected him: "Don't you mean 'easier'?"  ??? 8)

He responded with some embarrassment: "Yeah, but I'm a Science major, not language."  $:)
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Post by: Karl Henning on October 22, 2016, 07:42:35 AM
Well, the first movement nearly doubled this morning. For a week or so, I've had in mind what I wanted to do at [ D ], so the work this morning was 'mere execution' in a sense.  That said, I find myself very pleased with the musical result . . . and I went back to make some minor alterations at two or three cadences.


With this leap of progress this morning, I am approaching the half-done stage with the movement.  I am not done working on it today, though it remains to be seen whether the work is solely mentation, or bringing notation to the page.

A DropBox update seems to have made sharing a link to the soundfile . . . unclear.  So, what the heck, here is the piece so far up at YouTube.  Be safe.

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Post by: Karl Henning on October 22, 2016, 11:51:39 AM
Well, as it has turned out, I have made yet more progress.
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Post by: Karl Henning on October 22, 2016, 04:36:24 PM
Well, when you're hot, you're hot.  Development-ish variants, collisions, and apparent novelties, all continued to become apparent to me.  The movement is rather more than half-finished now.


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Post by: Karl Henning on October 23, 2016, 04:51:02 PM
I've added two minutes and a quarter to the first movement, so that it is now at the 06:30 mark, and there is only one minute more to lay down, and that region of the composition is already charted in mine head.  Chances are mighty good that the first movement will be at least some kind of finished tomorrow evening.
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Post by: Karl Henning on October 24, 2016, 01:21:30 AM
I have also finally gotten wise to the staff size being unnecessarily small on my legal-size page (hasn't been a problem on screen, since one just blows it up;  and although it's impractical for a conductor's use, the fewer pages have saved paper when I have printed out hard copy).

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Post by: Karl Henning on October 24, 2016, 01:23:26 AM
http://www.youtube.com/v/NbHAZwSnFQw
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Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on October 24, 2016, 03:16:17 AM
This is sounding marvellous!

A few thoughts:
The opening is a strong contender for Sibelius's 8th! An inspiration perhaps? A very Henningesque Sibelius, that is :D

At figure B I liked what you did with the thinning of the texture and exploring the unison to semitone motif. Bars 40-45 in particular seem a little 'squashed' somehow; like a nice calm passing of thoughts from one timbral combination to another that perhaps could be fleshed out a little bit more, maybe some more klangfarbenmelodic treatment of that passage? idk. It is just that when bar 46 comes along, I feel that short moment has simply been pushed aside as something more metronomic happens with the reintroduction of the strings and a busier texture. The first 6 bars of B really sounds like a logical progression to what came before during A; it is somewhat of a separation between the two main textural layers (the legato and the pizz/percussion), almost like you are gradually disintegrating what was just heard in order to prepare for a new section a few bars later (and I like these bars very much). What does follow in bar 46 onwards sounds like a fully developed elaboration of the short passage from bars 40-45 ..............there is just something about the stillness of 40-45, the lack of propulsion, almost as if it questions itself or meanders just for a moment slightly aimlessly.......I think it is that when the busier texture and metronomic rhythms are reintroduced it doesn't happen as gradually as you disintegrated them at the start of figure B and that makes the flowing forward movement, the propulsion, seem a little compromised. What are your thoughts on this?

Figure E to the end: Absolutely wonderful! What a delight! I love the way you really made it flow. The expansion of little rhythmic, pitch and timbral ideas over time have made this a really engaging listening experience.

I am looking forward to hearing the other movements soon!!!!! ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 24, 2016, 03:21:12 AM
Many thanks, Jessop, for your detailed thoughts!  I shall mull your concerns . . . probably I may drive through to the end of the movement, and then take stock.  I am certainly open to the possible need to modify here and there.

Thanks again!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on October 24, 2016, 03:29:49 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 24, 2016, 03:21:12 AM
Many thanks, Jessop, for your detailed thoughts!  I shall mull your concerns . . . probably I may drive through to the end of the movement, and then take stock.  I am certainly open to the possible need to modify here and there.

Thanks again!

Can't wait to hear the final product :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 24, 2016, 03:50:09 AM
On your Sibelius question . . . I don't rule it out, I am too much of a fan to think that there can be no Sibelius in here.  I don't think it's a very direct influence, necessarily.  However, one of the fundamental ideas behind the piece was, considering the Brahms and Sibelius symphonies, and how rich they are, even though the orchestra they use is not a large orchestra (really only modestly larger than a Beethoven symphony requires).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on October 24, 2016, 04:10:37 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 24, 2016, 03:50:09 AM
On your Sibelius question . . . I don't rule it out, I am too much of a fan to think that there can be no Sibelius in here.  I don't think it's a very direct influence, necessarily.  However, one of the fundamental ideas behind the piece was, considering the Brahms and Sibelius symphonies, and how rich they are, even though the orchestra they use is not a large orchestra (really only modestly larger than a Beethoven symphony requires).
I did notice the orchestra size, and I am very fond of the use of relatively smaller forces to create music which isn't limited in its timbral scope. It always helps with getting an orchestra to play it too!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 25, 2016, 06:35:13 AM
Last night I pretty much realized the modified recap of the beginning which has always been the idea for this point of the movement;  this even went into a hitherto-unperceived direction, incorporating (not very surprisingly) a thought or two from music written over the weekend.  And in fact, I now have notions for the brass chorale with which I've wanted to close the movement, of making use of some of the material just before [ J ].

The trick is just discovering an ending, rather than writing a passage which continues the momentum.

If prior experience is any indication, for the most part I just need to let the thoughts stew in the back of my mind for a day or two.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 26, 2016, 01:15:47 AM
I worked the ending last night.  I am still in the mulling stage, but I think it may be more or less done.  (There is a measure here and a measure there where my ear raised a yellow flag, so the comb's fine teeth remain at the ready.)  The movement runs almost a minute longer than "planned";  in fact, I had planned on the brass coda . . . and the need both to "stop the train," and to allow the coda to be a part of the design, rather than "What just happened? Oh, is the movement over?" meant that (a) the coda needed more play, and (b) I felt that the woodwind recap at [ N ] worked better at a relaxed tempo, too, as a sort of temporal transition.

http://www.youtube.com/v/-WCZ77mt2aE
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on October 26, 2016, 01:20:13 AM
I will have a listen to this! Very excited to hear that the movement is now finished 8)
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 26, 2016, 02:04:51 AM
Thanks, gents!

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on October 26, 2016, 02:18:33 AM
Nice coda! Considering the brass chorale is a new idea in the movement, I wonder if it would work nicely as a continuous transition to the next movement seeing that the pace does slow towards the end of what you have already completed............
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 26, 2016, 02:28:09 AM
That's a good idea, but I do want a break, and then a fresh start. But your musical reasoning is sound  :)

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 26, 2016, 02:55:03 AM
Quote from: Thatfabulousalien on October 26, 2016, 02:46:47 AM
Ok, so I've just had an un-educated listen to the youtube link (without reading the score) for the near completed? Version of the 1st movement.

I'm blown away by it, I'm still not familiar enough to tell you exactly what I like about it. But I noticed something with dissonant textures, awesome contraptual melodies, juxtaposition between the mallets to the rest of the orchestra and a great varying tone colour between instrumental groups.
Again, that's an un-educated assessment (and from what I've read of an earlier uncompleted version) of it.

I'm almost off to sleep now but I'll be reading the score through with the video tomorrow morning and I'll update you!!  :)

Very pleased that you like it so well!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 26, 2016, 11:12:55 AM
What is quite likely a playful nod to Sibelius which was prompted by Jessop's question (and yet, of course, it derives perfectly naturally from the opening gesture of the piece) is the final cadence: the Bb in the trumpet and G# in the tuba in m. 263 resolve from opposite directions to the A which most of the rest of the orchestra had begun playing the measure before.  I was in part recalling the final gesture in the Sibelius Seventh.

Another revelation I can share (since Cato has responded so generously to the percussion at [ H ]) is that this percussion invention was provoked (in the highest sense) by my recent revisitation of Monk and Milt Jackson collaborating on "Bags' Groove."  (It's not the first time I wrote something with a smile towards the inimitable Monk.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on October 26, 2016, 12:30:48 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 26, 2016, 11:12:55 AM
What is quite likely a playful nod to Sibelius which was prompted by Jessop's question (and yet, of course, it derives perfectly naturally from the opening gesture of the piece) is the final cadence: the Bb in the trumpet and G# in the tuba in m. 263 resolve from opposite directions to the A which most of the rest of the orchestra had begun playing the measure before.  I was in part recalling the final gesture in the Sibelius Seventh.

Another revelation I can share (since Cato has responded so generously to the percussion at [ H ]) is that this percussion invention was provoked (in the highest sense) by my recent revisitation of Monk and Milt Jackson collaborating on "Bags' Groove."  (It's not the first time I wrote something with a smile towards the inimitable Monk.)

Earlier I had sent Karl some comments, after mentally listening to the score (preferable to many MIDI performances) and then hearing the "MIDI":

"The opening in the strings is very attractive, mysterious, and sets the stage for the quasi-oriental sound of the section to come: your ideas for the percussion are excellent throughout the movement, and some are particularly brilliant e.g. at H ff.

The MIDI smears the falling motif in A somewhat, but in an actual performance those cascades in the woodwinds should come across in a striking fashion.  The variations in B, especially in the trumpets and trombones (bar 50 ff.), complement the enigmatic atmosphere: the marimba's comments (bar 55 ff.) are not to be missed.

Nicely inventive development section - again the marimba and vibraphone in H!!! - take us to a variation/development of the opening, and then the coda expands on that with a marvelous chorale for the finish."

Later I was playing around mentally with several of the motifs: they offer all kinds of possibilities!  However, as my ideas grew ever more complicated, I recalled that Karl's purpose here is to provide a contemporary work which a talented semi-professional orchestra could handle, not to provide challenges for the Cleveland Orchestra or the Berliners!   0:)  As a result, the music is quite apt for that purpose, and one might say that the movement's inventiveness derives precisely from that purpose, which restriction some composers would find a hindrance and a hassle.

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 27, 2016, 01:15:27 AM
Thanks! Monk, Boulez, Zappa . . . it's all in there, somewhere . . . .

8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on October 27, 2016, 03:14:13 AM
Quote from: Thatfabulousalien on October 26, 2016, 06:28:28 PM

I really like the mallet part (mallet solo?) that starts at H. I'm not sure if it reminds me of Boulez or Zappa, but I like it nonetheless  :D



Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 27, 2016, 01:15:27 AM
Thanks! Monk, Boulez, Zappa . . . it's all in there, somewhere . . . .

8)

There is a case to be made for making that section the seed for a Scherzo! 8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 28, 2016, 01:52:44 AM
This is what the beginning of the second movement may sound like.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 28, 2016, 01:54:32 AM
The score . . .

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 29, 2016, 06:46:00 AM
The score, this morning:

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 29, 2016, 08:20:35 AM
OXYGEN FOOTPRINT, Op.138

This is how the program note must perforce begin:  Like many another composer, from the first I listened to Debussy's exquisite Sonata, it has been my wish to write a trio for flute, viola and harp — a sound world which is at once rich, and delicate.  I remember clearly the afternoon when I was in the Andrews Library at the College of Wooster, listening to an LP recording while following the score.  The Debussy trio is a kind of event in my musical life.

Decades later, I set to writing just such a piece.  How?

First, I said to myself, "Forget Debussy."  (If I have not been clear:  I love a great deal of Debussy's music, and this piece in particular;  so this is not any statement of artistic hostility.)  The aural beauty of this combination of instruments was revealed to me by the Debussy piece, but the last thing I wanted to do was, write "my version of" the Debussy Sonata.

Second, the palette thus scraped back down to the wood, the answer was obvious:  write your own piece, and these are the instruments to employ in the piece.

The title is a double pun, and yet the second pun did not occur to me consciously until I set to writing these notes.

The first pun adapts an au courant phrase for a metric of the individual's environmental impact.  My idea is that, befitting the ensemble's capacity for delicacy, we want an airy impact.  And "footprint" in music suggests the dance, which ties in to the before-today-unconscious second pun.

One of the ballets Prokofiev composed for Dyagilev's Saisons russes in Paris, a sort of celebration of the Workers' Paradise at a time when the West was still intrigued by the new socio-economic system in Moscow, is « Le pas d'acier », The Steel Step.  This may seem contradiction.  I am quite a fan of this ballet;  but I do not believe I had it in mind when I wrote my trio.  Why it may seem a contradiction is, I find the counterpoint between the two titles (Steel Step, Oxygen Footprint) quite winning.  I almost wish I could say I HAD meant it.

Because, in a sense, we might consider my piece a sort of ballet suite in miniature, starting at a vigorous pace and with a frequent emphasis on syncopation.  By stages, the music makes its way to a kind of dreamy-yet-insistent gigue (jig).  And the becalmed-intense emotional core of the piece has a distant family resemblance to Stravinsky's Rite of Spring.

And with observing that Debussy and Stravinsky once sat down to play the four-hands rehearsal reduction of that celebrated ballet, these program notes have come full circle.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 30, 2016, 03:23:52 AM
Save the Date

On Monday, 28 November I will be the featured guest on the AFTERNOON CLASSICS segment of WJFF Radio Catskill (http://www.wjffradio.org/wjff/index.php?section=4) (Jeffersonville, NY).

Tell you more a little later.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 30, 2016, 03:47:27 AM
What music to include?

So far I am thinking:

Out in the Sun
Agnus Dei
Contemplating the Irrepressible
Plotting
(y is the new x)
Alleluia in D
Nicodemus brings myrrh and aloes for the burial of the Christ
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 30, 2016, 05:18:52 AM


Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 30, 2016, 03:47:27 AM
What music to include?

So far I am thinking:

Out in the Sun
Agnus Dei
Contemplating the Irrepressible
Plotting
(y is the new x)
Alleluia in D
Nicodemus brings myrrh and aloes for the burial of the Christ


Oh, and My Island Home.

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on October 30, 2016, 05:23:43 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 30, 2016, 03:23:52 AM
Save the Date

On Monday, 28 November I will be the featured guest on the AFTERNOON CLASSICS segment of WJFF Radio Catskill (http://www.wjffradio.org/wjff/index.php?section=4) (Jeffersonville, NY).

Tell you more a little later.
Excellent news, Karl!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 30, 2016, 03:32:20 PM
Thanks, Karlo!

Liv will send me proper audio of My Island Home (which up to now i have only heard via the video document of the entire concert).

If Paul has good audio of the most recent Alleluia in D performance, that will be a good inclusion.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on October 30, 2016, 03:58:36 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 30, 2016, 03:32:20 PM
Thanks, Karlo!

Liv will send me proper audio of My Island Home (which up to now i have only heard via the video document of the entire concert).

If Paul has good audio of the most recent Alleluia in D performance, that will be a good inclusion.
It would certainly be good to hear the proper audio of that My Island Home performance.

How about Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 30, 2016, 04:17:37 PM


Quote from: North Star on October 30, 2016, 03:58:36 PM
It would certainly be good to hear the proper audio of that My Island Home performance.

How about Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels?

Yes! Good idea.



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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 31, 2016, 01:16:10 AM
The latest addition was mostly Saturday morning's work, and I was not sure it was quite right.  Left it alone all yesterday.  Made some slight modifications this morning, and the result is something which I just may let stand.

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 31, 2016, 04:10:32 AM
Out in the Sun - 16'
Agnus Dei - 5'
Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels - 5'
Plotting (y is the new x) - 12'
Alleluia in D - 3'

41' . . . still ample room.

I'll hope to get decent audio first thing for The Young Lady, that's 12' more.

I was thinking to add From the Pit of a Cave in the Cloud, too, but I have no "pure audio" of the performance take;  still, I may extract the audio from the video, and see how it holds up.

Adding both those, the total is almost 70 minutes, which may be fine.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 04, 2016, 04:19:40 AM
Thanks!

I have not listened to it yet, but the audio for the Alleluia in D may not be up to snuff;  Paul reports that it was a good performance, but the choir sang up on the second balcony, the mic in the sanctuary is in a fixed place, and as a result he wrote that the sound is not what we should wish.

Tonight we rehearse The Young Lady Holding a Phone in Her Teeth.  All the players have been practicing their parts, so even allowing for some under-tempo put-it-together rehearsal tonight, we may get the piece reasonably close.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 09, 2016, 10:52:20 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 28, 2015, 02:44:22 AM
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.

We are in the process of finding a date this coming Spring.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 09, 2016, 10:56:56 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 19, 2015, 03:23:14 AM
Yes, I think so.

http://www.americancomposers.org/2015/10/06/unmr-submission-guidelines-2016/ (http://www.americancomposers.org/2015/10/06/unmr-submission-guidelines-2016/)

I chanced (and quite possibly the same way — via a Facebook event) upon this year's call.  Obviously, I was not beginning the symphony with this in mind, but . . . since I cannot resubmit Discreet Erasures, it seems only appropriate to submit the Allegro molto this year.

Hey, you never know.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 10, 2016, 11:00:58 AM
Peter Bloom is in South Carolina, touring with the trio.  We had a brief chat on the phone on my lunch break;  we are going to try to schedule a meet-up with the four of us to talk about . . . well, I am not sure just what, really  ;)   (The trio, of course.)  But they don't get back until Monday, and I have an unusually full week.  Still, we should be able to meet either Wednesday evening, or Saturday, well before the Triad concert.

The violist, Frank Grimes, sent e-mail with a question on how to fix an erratum in m.355 . . . that was easy  8)


They will perform Oxygen Footprint in Stamford, NY on Sunday the 20th.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 11, 2016, 02:45:22 AM
I conduct Kammerwerke in The Young Lady Holding a Phone on Her Teeth a week from tonight.


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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 11, 2016, 03:50:05 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 11, 2016, 02:45:22 AM
I conduct Kammerwerke in The Young Lady Holding a Phone on Her Teeth a week from tonight.


Exciting times!  And I hope From the Pit of a Cave in the Cloud Opus 129 can be recorded again!  Maybe NAXOS will finally show up!  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 11, 2016, 03:39:04 PM
Quote from: Thatfabulousalien on November 11, 2016, 02:42:12 PM
I need that!!  :D

We All Do! 0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 12, 2016, 05:07:19 AM
Most kind, thank you both!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 12, 2016, 10:04:46 AM
Got some good work done on the fixed media component of Mistaken for the Sacred this morning.

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 12, 2016, 06:59:57 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 12, 2016, 10:04:46 AM
Got some good work done on the fixed media component of Mistaken for the Sacred this morning.

I do think the fixed media bit may be done.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 14, 2016, 06:14:22 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 03, 2016, 02:58:51 PM
Just a start ... the eventual end product is the wooden percussion and fixed media piece for Olivia, Mistaken for the Sacred.

Very interesting to revisit this, which uses much more in the way of "treatments" than I wound up applying to those elements. (And which I probably did, because I knew that . . . something else [in an additive sense] was required.)  I've since discovered just what I wanted . . . This morning I made some last (not merely fussy) tweaks to the fixed media, so perhaps this evening (before rehearsal) I may hoist it up to YouTube.  I am waiting to hear from Liv about her gear and how it will be set up.  She will be in charge of temple blocks (which I know about), wood blocks (ditto), wood slats (which I remember her rehearsing with, together with Brandon Dodge), wooden bowls (which is my largest question, number of, and manner of playing), and marimba.

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 14, 2016, 02:19:02 PM
Well, here it is:

http://www.youtube.com/v/dcofMh91_7M
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on November 14, 2016, 02:52:47 PM
Cool. I hear echoes of the Penguin Café Orchestra in the synthesizer strings from around 2 minutes on.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 14, 2016, 03:27:01 PM
Quote from: North Star on November 14, 2016, 02:52:47 PM
Cool. I hear echoes of the Penguin Café Orchestra in the synthesizer strings from around 2 minutes on.

That's fair  8)

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 14, 2016, 03:36:08 PM
Quote from: North Star on November 14, 2016, 02:52:47 PM
Cool. I hear echoes of the Penguin Café Orchestra in the synthesizer strings from around 2 minutes on.

That is a striking moment!

I wrote the following to Karl:

"Your newest work is extraterrestrial: it is a composition from another planet!

The opus was most arresting: the text became like one of those psychology tests whr th vwls r tkn t bt yt vrythng cn b ndrstd, as if English were Hebrew...or Martian! 0:)

The music at 2 minutes and afterward: excellent!  There is a schizophrenic aspect to the work - in the good sense 😇 - as your voice wants to be heard, and breaks through at times, and then recedes as the music breaks through, a polyphonistic "conversation" where the elements do what they want individually."
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 15, 2016, 03:43:24 AM
Thanks!  Liv has a big concert, too, this Friday, so she must be a busy soul.  I have started to think of the solo part, but I need to hear from her both to confirm a couple of points, and for advice on another point or two.

Good Triad rehearsal last night.  I wish my own piece were a little less shaky;  but at least, the piece which I am conducting, we sang the best we have.  If my piece does not get tighter on the concerts, I may take a break from the group—I just feel that I am giving a certain level to the group, and that my piece deserves a bit better in return than its state at last night's rehearsal.  But, yes, of course, we're all working hard.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 16, 2016, 07:04:27 AM
Good HTUMC choir rehearsal last night.  The two members of the Youth Choir who are the musical stars joined us, which was a charming addition to the sound.  One of the twain is the flutist, so last night felt like the first rehearsal in the home stretch toward the 11 Dec Christmas concert.

Separately, we are tantalizingly close to setting a date for the return of From the Pit of a Cave in the Cloud.  Other music I am considering for that program:  the Sound & Sight performance piece, and an alternate version of Mistaken for the Sacred with the winds from the Op.129.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 16, 2016, 08:39:11 AM
Well, and possibly Things Like Bliss scored for clarinet, harp & harpsichord.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 17, 2016, 01:14:48 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 16, 2016, 08:39:11 AM
Well, and possibly Things Like Bliss scored for clarinet, harp & harpsichord.

Harpsichordist Alastair Thompson is available that day, and game.  And we shall see if harpist Mary Jane Rupert is on board (Peter is going to warmly encourage her).  Still waiting for definite word on the venue.

Tonight:  the open dress rehearsal of The Young Lady Holding a Phone in Her Teeth.  I shall have time for a "power nap" after I get from the office.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 18, 2016, 04:57:02 AM
Good "dress (working) rehearsal" with Kammerwerke last night . . . a few things which were a bit sketchy last night which we have done perfectly fine before, so I chalk that up to 8:30PM at the business end of a long day for all of us.  (Of course, the concert is 7:30 tonight . . . but my Young Lady opens the program.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 19, 2016, 04:29:28 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 18, 2016, 04:57:02 AM
(Of course, the concert is 7:30 tonight . . . but my Young Lady opens the program.)

I was wrong.  Even better, of course, The Young Lady closed the first half of the program. The piece went very well last night (short of perfect, but the first performance practically always is).  And the concert was professionally recorded, audio and video;  hopefully, the audio will be available to me in time for my radio interview on the 28th.

My prologue was well received, too.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 19, 2016, 05:29:34 AM
Conducting The Young Lady
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 19, 2016, 05:30:07 AM
And afterwards.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 19, 2016, 06:03:45 AM
The To Do List

Mark handbell parts for Morning Light (actually, no use having these in the folder before 4 Dec . . . hopefully, not too late, then: concert is 11 Dec)

Reflow pp.9-10 of vocal score of In dulci jubilo (for choir rehearsal 22 Nov)

Have a tentative Christmas Concert order to review/revise with Anne (tomorrow morning)

Sit in on Oxygen Footprint rehearsal (12:00 today)

Arrange New Year's Carol (for choir rehearsal 22 Nov)

Report for Triad concert I (18:00 today, Cambridge)

Learn how the MIDI voices are invoked at the organ at HTUMC (sometime soon)

Try to pin down a venue for the 24 March concert.

Report for Triad concert II (18:00 tomorrow, Somerville)

Re-score In dulci jubilo for Dan (by 1 Dec)

Harvest video files from the Triad concerts and return video equipment to Peter (before Thanksgiving)

Prepare CD of Henningmusick for the radio interview (by Saturday 26 Nov)

Compose the percussion solo for Mistaken for the Sacred (ASAP, considering)

Finish cleaning up the vocal score for the Schulte Exaudi me (within two weeks of the present Triad concerts)

Arrange Things Like Bliss for clarinet, harp, harpsichord (probably after the Op.141 and Schulte tasks)

Resume second movement of Symphony (when the dust has somewhat settled)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 19, 2016, 06:35:31 PM
Very good Triad concert tonight;  and we had this one professionally recorded. I'll have Peter's video camera tomorrow, which will be serviceable.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 19, 2016, 06:46:37 PM
Thank you!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 20, 2016, 10:53:26 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 19, 2016, 06:35:31 PM
Very good Triad concert tonight;  and we had this one professionally recorded. I'll have Peter's video camera tomorrow, which will be serviceable.

Excellent!

Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 19, 2016, 06:03:45 AM


Finish cleaning up the vocal score for the Schulte Exaudi me (within two weeks of the present Triad concerts)



Now there is some curious and even mysterious business!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 20, 2016, 12:38:01 PM
Well, and the exercise of making out the list yielded the value I hoped for . . . I wanted to forget nothing, and after posting the initial list, I found that I had forgotten Dan's arrangement of In dulci jubilo!  At least, I knew right away what that string tied around my finger was for . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 21, 2016, 01:13:39 AM
Peter reports that Oxygen Footprint was both well played and well received yesterday;  and the fourth Triad program is now in the books.  (We have a one-off Triad date in January at the Church of the Advent, which will repeat some of the program we've just sung).

And we have confirmed that we can perform in Somerville on 24 March:  the Op.129 will swing again!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 21, 2016, 05:36:20 AM
The To Do List (updated)

Reflow pp.9-10 of vocal score of In dulci jubilo (for choir rehearsal 22 Nov)

Have a tentative Christmas Concert order to review/revise with Anne (tomorrow morning)

Sit in on Oxygen Footprint rehearsal (12:00 today)

Report for Triad concert I (18:00 today, Cambridge)

Learn how the MIDI voices are invoked at the organ at HTUMC (sometime soon)

Try to pin down a venue for the 24 March concert.

Report for Triad concert II (18:00 tomorrow, Somerville)


Arrange New Year's Carol (for choir rehearsal 22 Nov)

Re-score In dulci jubilo for Dan (by 1 Dec)

Mark handbell parts for Morning Light (for 4 Dec)

Prepare CD of Henningmusick for the radio interview (by Saturday 26 Nov)

Compose the percussion solo for Mistaken for the Sacred (ASAP, considering)

Finish cleaning up the vocal score for the Schulte Exaudi me (within two weeks of the present Triad concerts)

Arrange Things Like Bliss for clarinet, harp, harpsichord (probably after the Op.141 and Schulte tasks)

Resume second movement of Symphony (when the dust has somewhat settled)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 21, 2016, 05:40:20 AM
In less urgent news, we have a Triad date in January, one act in a composite program at the Church of the Advent.  There is no piano in the Advent Library, so we will only sing a cappella (the way God intended choirs to sing   0:) ) . . . which means that my Song of Remembrance is out of the running.  For ease of rehearsal scheduling, we are only repeating items from the concerts we've just sung.  I've given my opinion that we should sing the Turner, Daniels, Burchard . . . and the Marshall, if we have the space.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 21, 2016, 08:00:27 AM
The arrangement of the New Year's Carol is a matter of some urgency (must get it done tonight, so I can print it off and bring to choir rehearsal tomorrow evening).  The important thing (which makes a little more work, of course) is that I want the arrangement to be clear of any copyright infringement from the start, so I want to devise my own harmonization/accompaniment.  On the plus side, it means that it should be simpler, and thus something less likely to provoke complaint from the accompanist.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 21, 2016, 04:18:30 PM
Done ('twill serve).
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 22, 2016, 03:12:15 AM
The organ part falls squarely within the musical practice which my old friend Peter Bloom wrily calls "contextual orchestration." Even so, I know the organist is going to complain tonight.

For the official Op.142 N° 2, I'll add another flourish in the right hand, here and there. When I may catch my breath, I may do that in time to send the enhanced score to Paul and to Mark Engelhardt.

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 22, 2016, 03:29:46 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 22, 2016, 03:12:15 AM
The organ part falls squarely within the musical practice which my old friend Peter Bloom wrily calls "contextual orchestration." Even so, I know the organist is going to complain tonight.


Organists are always complaining about something, even if the work is composed by a master organist! 8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 22, 2016, 03:37:33 AM
Quote from: Cato on November 22, 2016, 03:29:46 AM
Organists are always complaining about something, even if the work is composed by a master organist! 8)

This one has a rare talent for complaint, even among organists  0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 22, 2016, 07:41:47 AM
A new thought for the 24 March concert is:  although Thomas doesn't think much of the piano at the Clarendon Hill Presbyterian Church (and I am not saying he is at all wrong), I've written him to ask if he's available that Friday evening, and if he'd be game to play the piano version of just what everyone was expecting.

Things Like Bliss . . . I am keen to play this for an audience, and that was the driver behind the harp/harpsichord arrangement idea.  But I wonder if that is not better as an idea, than as practice.  Practice!  How shall we rehearse?  Either Alastair has to bring his harpsichord to Mary Jane's, or Mary Jane needs to bring her harp to Alastair's.  Either way, it's a schlep.  Probably, I need to re-think that . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 23, 2016, 02:37:41 AM
Quote from: Cato on November 22, 2016, 03:29:46 AM
Organists are always complaining about something, even if the work is composed by a master organist! 8)

Just for the record, she did complain, but it was much the milder sort.

This time  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: ahinton on November 23, 2016, 02:49:59 AM
Quote from: Cato on November 22, 2016, 03:29:46 AM
Organists are always complaining about something, even if the work is composed by a master organist! 8)
Really? I've  never heard Kevin Bowyer complain that Sorabji's three organ symphonies are not difficult enough...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 23, 2016, 05:51:29 PM
Quote from: ahinton on November 23, 2016, 02:49:59 AM
Really? I've  never heard Kevin Bowyer complaint that Sorabji's three organ symphonies are not difficult enough...

It may be that he is careful not to complain in your hearing . . .

Separately:  On Monday, 28 November at 12:00 noon (Eastern) Gandalf ("None shall pass who have not rehearsed properly") will interview me (Karl Henning) on WJFF 90.5FM Radio in Jeffersonville, New York. The interview, which will include generous excerpts of Henningmusick, will live-stream at http://www.wjffradio.org/ (http://www.wjffradio.org/) . . . so there is no geographic barrier to listening in.

I affirm that no journalists have leaked any of the interview questions to me, as yet.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 24, 2016, 04:33:33 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 17, 2016, 01:14:48 AM
Harpsichordist Alastair Thompson is available that day, and game.  And we shall see if harpist Mary Jane Rupert is on board (Peter is going to warmly encourage her).  Still waiting for definite word on the venue.

More than one factor contributes here (to my mind the most practical is, in order to rehearse, either Mary Jane needs to schlep a harp, or Alastair needs to schlep a harpsichord . . . so schlepping to either right or left), but this arrangement of Things Like Bliss will not work for this concert.  Trying to find a guitarist, since gtr/hpschd should work satisfactorily.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 24, 2016, 05:43:56 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 30, 2016, 03:47:27 AM
What music to include?

So far I am thinking:

Out in the Sun
Agnus Dei
Contemplating the Irrepressible
Plotting
(y is the new x)
Alleluia in D
Nicodemus brings myrrh and aloes for the burial of the Christ


As I roll my sleeves up to get an actual playlist together . . .

1. In one of our conversations, "Gandalf" (cannot help using inverted commas, there) even said that more than an hour's music would be good.  I rather like that.

2. I should like to fold in From the Pit... (it's a good and impressive piece, I think;  it will be some publicity for the author of the text;  and it's also a thank-you to Lux Nova for, basically, bringing any Henningmusick into the pipeline which sees a performance) The Problem:  Since I do not have audio for the complete performance, I copied the audio from the video, which is (in short) inadequate . . . levels are flattened, and the text is all but lost.  Solution:  There is no reason for me to get hung up, for these purposes, on A Complete Performance.  So now I have a context in which the fact that my recording device gave out half way, is no gross inconvenience—we have a good representative excerpt;  and the recording is clean.  (Lord willin' and the creek don't rise, we'll get sharp audio of an even better take come March.)

3. There are a number of tracks which I had first hoped to include (the Alleluia in D, Nicodemus..., &c.) which as I listen to them close and hard, the audio is just not clean enough.  And for a radio broadcast, sonic hygiene is paramount.

So, this is my final (as I am thinking) playlist:

1.  Agnus Dei, Op.106 № 5.  Performance by Triad.  (4:45)
2.  Metamorphosis of Charles Turner's The Hebrew Children, Op.133 № 3.  Source performance by the HTUMC Handbell Choir.  (5:15)
3.  Out in the Sun, Op.88.  Performance by the University of Michigan Wind Ensemble, directed by Rodney Dorsey.  (15:10)
4.  Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, Op.16.  Performance by the k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble.  (7:45)
5.  Moonrise, Op.84 (excerpt).  Performance by MidTown Brass Quintet.  (7:45)
6.  My Island Home, Op.115.  Performance by the Reinhardt University Percussion Ensemble, directed by Olivia Kieffer.  (5:30)
7.  From the Pit of a Cave in the Cloud, Op.129 (excerpt).  Performance by Barbara Hill Meyers & The k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble.  (4:15)
8.  Suspension Bridge (In Dave's Shed): Sonata for Viola & Piano, Op.102, second movement.  Performance by (GMG's own) Dana Huyge & Carolyn Ray.  (12:30)
9.  Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels, Op.117.  Performance by the 9th Ear.  (4:45)
10.  Mistaken for the Sacred, Op.141.  Fixed media component.  (7:15)
11.  Castelo dos anjos, Op.90.  Performance by Tapestry.  (13:00)

Total duration of music:  ca. 1 hour 25'
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 24, 2016, 07:11:55 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 16, 2016, 07:04:27 AM
Good HTUMC choir rehearsal last night.  The two members of the Youth Choir who are the musical stars joined us, which was a charming addition to the sound.  One of the twain is the flutist, so last night felt like the first rehearsal in the home stretch toward the 11 Dec Christmas concert.

Separately, we are tantalizingly close to setting a date for the return of From the Pit of a Cave in the Cloud.  Other music I am considering for that program:  the Sound & Sight performance piece, and an alternate version of Mistaken for the Sacred with the winds from the Op.129.

Present thinking for 24 March:

From the Pit of a Cave in the Cloud, Op.129
Mistaken for the Sacred, Op.141a

just what everyone was expecting, Op.114b (cl/pf version)
Sound & Sight, Op.140

Which is probably a full program.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 24, 2016, 08:46:51 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 24, 2016, 05:43:56 AM
As I roll my sleeves up to get an actual playlist together . . .

1. In one of our conversations, "Gandalf" (cannot help using inverted commas, there) even said that more than an hour's music would be good.  I rather like that.

We agree! 

Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 24, 2016, 05:43:56 AM

2. I should like to fold in From the Pit... (it's a good and impressive piece, I think;  it will be some publicity for the author of the text;  and it's also a thank-you to Lux Nova for, basically, bringing any Henningmusick into the pipeline which sees a performance)

More than good: a great and impressive piece! 

And thank you for the publicity!

Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 24, 2016, 05:43:56 AM
So, this is my final (as I am thinking) playlist:

1.  Agnus Dei, Op.106 № 5.  Performance by Triad.  (4:45)
2.  Metamorphosis of Charles Turner's The Hebrew Children, Op.133 № 3.  Source performance by the HTUMC Handbell Choir.  (5:15)
3.  Out in the Sun, Op.88.  Performance by the University of Michigan Wind Ensemble, directed by Rodney Dorsey.  (15:10)
4.  Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, Op.16.  Performance by the k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble.  (7:45)
5.  Moonrise, Op.84 (excerpt).  Performance by MidTown Brass Quintet.  (7:45)
6.  My Island Home, Op.115.  Performance by the Reinhardt University Percussion Ensemble, directed by Olivia Kieffer.  (5:30)
7.  From the Pit of a Cave in the Cloud, Op.129 (excerpt).  Performance by Barbara Hill Meyers & The k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble.  (4:15)
8.  Suspension Bridge (In Dave's Shed): Sonata for Viola & Piano, Op.102, second movement.  Performance by (GMG's own) Dana Huyge & Carolyn Ray.  (12:30)
9.  Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels, Op.117.  Performance by the 9th Ear.  (4:45)
10.  Mistaken for the Sacred, Op.141.  Fixed media component.  (7:15)
11.  Castelo dos anjos, Op.90.  Performance by Tapestry.  (13:00)

Total duration of music:  ca. 1 hour 25'

I will be teaching after 12:30: will the interview be available later on demand?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 24, 2016, 09:17:02 AM
I'll reach out to the host, to see if they will archive and permalink the interview (not surprisingly, Lux Nova asked me about a permalink  0:) )

Separately, I've made a good start on the arrangement of In dulci jubilo which Dan Wagner commissioned (and what a good sport he is).  This will certainly be ready for delivery before I ship out for Jeffersonville  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 24, 2016, 01:53:49 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 24, 2016, 09:17:02 AM
I'll reach out to the host, to see if they will archive and permalink the interview (not surprisingly, Lux Nova asked me about a permalink  0:) )

Separately, I've made a good start on the arrangement of In dulci jubilo which Dan Wagner commissioned (and what a good sport he is).  This will certainly be ready for delivery before I ship out for Jeffersonville  8)
ii


The website shows that they will create a podcast for some things at least!

http://www.wjffradio.org/wjff/index.php?section=38 (http://www.wjffradio.org/wjff/index.php?section=38)
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 24, 2016, 05:31:14 PM
I sent him an email message today, which I did not consider an intrusion, but will call tomorrow. At the least, I'll try to capture the audio ....

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 25, 2016, 07:13:40 AM
Okay, I have finished Dan's arrangement of In dulci jubilo:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 26, 2016, 04:59:48 AM
Quote from: Cato on November 24, 2016, 01:53:49 PM
ii


The website shows that they will create a podcast for some things at least!

http://www.wjffradio.org/wjff/index.php?section=38 (http://www.wjffradio.org/wjff/index.php?section=38)

Mine host tells me the show will be recorded, and the result sent to me.  I'll be at the studio an hour ahead of the interview, so perhaps there is someone else to ask about the station itself hosting a podcast  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 26, 2016, 05:01:08 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 24, 2016, 07:11:55 AM
Present thinking for 24 March:

From the Pit of a Cave in the Cloud, Op.129
Mistaken for the Sacred, Op.141a

just what everyone was expecting, Op.114b (cl/pf version)
Sound & Sight, Op.140

Which is probably a full program.

Thos Stumpf (our conductor-pianist in Triad) has confirmed for the Op.114b.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 26, 2016, 05:03:41 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 21, 2016, 04:18:30 PM
Done ('twill serve).

I've expanded the organ accompaniment.  Which I was fixin' to do on my own account;  but which, when Susan appeared to complain about the minimal organ role, seemed indicated for the HTUMC concert, as well.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 26, 2016, 05:36:51 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 09, 2016, 10:56:56 AM
I chanced (and quite possibly the same way — via a Facebook event) upon this year's call.  Obviously, I was not beginning the symphony with this in mind, but . . . since I cannot resubmit Discreet Erasures, it seems only appropriate to submit the Allegro molto this year.

Hey, you never know.

So I need to refresh my list of works . . . will have time to see to it all by the 12 Dec deadline.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 28, 2016, 04:16:47 AM
I called WJFF first thing this morning. The station's standard practice is to have the show available at the site for two weeks, but the show's host can request that this period be extended. So we shall see just what powers of persuasion Gandalf has.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 28, 2016, 04:26:04 AM
Again:  T minus 3h 34'

http://www.wjffradio.org/wjff/
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 28, 2016, 07:29:03 AM
Half an hour to showtime!

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 28, 2016, 12:20:05 PM
I had a blast.  And I have been invited back (date t/b/a).

The podcast signals are mixed (in fairness, it is an all-volunteer station).  A recording will definitely be sent to me.  And (it seems certain) the show will be on the station's website for at least two weeks.  When I've got a link, I'm sharing it . . . .

Thanks to all who listened in!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on November 28, 2016, 12:29:17 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 28, 2016, 12:20:05 PM
And (it seems certain) the show will be on the station's website for at least two weeks.  When I've got a link, I'm sharing it . . . .

I'll keep an eye out for it. As I said in the Listening thread, I missed the last hour (just as the percussion piece began). I do wish he'd quizzed you more on your background. For example, he could have asked where and how did you meet your very talented wife. Okay, I'm filling in for the host now: how did you meet Maria? (Maybe we should move this to the dating thread  ;D )

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 28, 2016, 05:29:06 PM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on November 28, 2016, 05:41:44 PM
I'm really looking forward to hearing this interview, Karl. It will be nice to hear a voice behind those glasses and beard. ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 29, 2016, 08:56:58 AM
Thanks, gents.
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 29, 2016, 10:02:36 AM
Well...it is my other than pleasure to have to report a bit of bad luck: the station's archiving (device? software? gewgaw?) failed, and no recording was made of the show. (Shame on me for counting on that, and not trying to make a backup.)

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on November 29, 2016, 10:05:09 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 29, 2016, 10:02:36 AM
Well...it is my other than pleasure to have to report a bit of bad luck: the station's archiving (device? software? gewgaw?) failed, and no recording was made of the show. (Shame on me for counting on that, and not trying to make a backup.)

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I'm really sorry to hear about this, Karl. I really am. I was so looking forward to hearing your thoughts and views.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 29, 2016, 10:17:50 AM
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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on November 29, 2016, 12:50:01 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 29, 2016, 10:02:36 AM
Well...it is my other than pleasure to have to report a bit of bad luck: the station's archiving (device? software? gewgaw?) failed, and no recording was made of the show. (Shame on me for counting on that, and not trying to make a backup.)

Son of a bitch... I'm happy I caught the first half (with the Dave and Cato shout-outs) but feel devastated that I missed the second half. I've been watching old Newhart episodes. WJFF's failure reminds me of Dick Louden's troubles with his local station and show.

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 29, 2016, 02:03:16 PM
Thank you, I'm touched by your disappointment! It's the breaks, I guess.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on November 29, 2016, 05:33:43 PM
It just seems like you have the worst luck in the world, Karl. I don't mean this in a derogatory or negative way as you can't help what transpired at that station, but it seems that right when you're about to gain even greater exposure, somehow, a door closes right in front of your face. I genuinely want to see good things happen in your own career as a composer. You've spent your life writing music. The payoff, at least from where I'm sitting, would be getting your name out there so more people are more aware of what you're doing and it seemed this radio program was a part of that ticket.

Special edit: Plus...I WANTED to hear you talk about your life and music. Damn, this whole thing just sucks. >:(
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 30, 2016, 02:35:32 PM
The host of the show left me a msg (in reply to a msg I left with him) and he sounds devastated by news of the lack of a recording, and he's assured me he wants to do a "re-take"; so, we'll work out details.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on November 30, 2016, 06:32:39 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 30, 2016, 02:35:32 PM
The host of the show left me a msg (in reply to a msg I left with him) and he sounds devastated by news of the lack of a recording, and he's assured me he wants to do a "re-take"; so, we'll work out details.

Sounds like a plan, Karl. Look forward to it. 8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 01, 2016, 04:14:41 AM
Quote from: Michael Cooper
Long-delayed plans for the Metropolitan Opera to present a new opera by Osvaldo Golijov, a celebrated composer whose output has slowed in recent years, have fizzled.

The opera house and the composer were circumspect about why the project, which was more than a decade in the making, had been called off. The Met said in a statement this week that it had parted ways with Mr. Golijov because of "conflicting schedules" but would not elaborate. Mr. Golijov declined a request for an interview; his publisher, Boosey & Hawkes, cited an unspecified "difference in artistic vision" for the demise of the project.

Mr. Golijov, 55, has become known for missing deadlines. A violin concerto that he was supposed to write for Leonidas Kavakos in 2011 was not finished in time for planned performances in Los Angeles, Berlin, Philadelphia and London, and remains uncompleted. In a 2012 interview with The New York Times he acknowledged being late with commissions. "Composers shouldn't be judged by being late," he said at the time, "but by being good."

Commissioning a new opera by Mr. Golijov, whose "Pasión Según San Marcos" was a major success when it had its premiere in 2000, was one of the first initiatives Peter Gelb announced in 2006 as he prepared to become the Met's general manager.

But the project soon ran into difficulties. The director Anthony Minghella, who was tapped to write the opera's libretto and direct it, died in 2008 at the age of 54. Deadlines were pushed back several times, and rumors about proposed subject matters swirled, including, at one point, that it would be based on Stephen Hawking's science book "A Brief History of Time." In 2013 the Met announced that Mr. Golijov's new opera would be based on the Euripides play "Iphigenia in Aulis," and that it would have its premiere in the 2018-19 season.

The Met said that it would fill the gap that season by moving up the premiere of another new opera that had been scheduled for the following season: Nico Muhly's "Marnie," based on the 1961 Winston Graham novel that was adapted for the screen by Alfred Hitchcock.

Let me state for the record that A) I write my own music and B) I meet my deadlines.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 01, 2016, 05:02:20 AM
I am still on a sort of vacation (would call it a "stay-cation," save for the jaunt to Jeffersonville which — lack of a recording of the show aside — was so gratifying).  HTUMC Choir rehearsal tonight, and back in the office tomorrow.

Yesterday, I mistook a message from Paul, and prepared a fresh edition of the Op.3 (!) for clarinet and organ, a free arrangement of both "Aberystwyth" (often used for the Advent hymn "Watchman, Tell Us of the Night") and "O Come, Emmanuel."  When I had this ready and sent to Paul, he clarified his request . . . he had been thinking of my arrangement of "The Snow Lay on the Ground," which we had done at First Church years and years ago — but he had forgotten that it was a choral arrangement.  "No problem," says I (knowing how "minimalist" the arrangement is), "I'll reduce it for clarinet and organ."

I see I got ahead of myself in the story . . . Paul had previously asked if I was available to sing in his Christmas Eve service.  And since his service gets out at 7, which leaves me (God willing) ample time to be in Danvers for our own nine o'clock Christmas Eve service;  and because it is always a musical pleasure to work with Paul;  and because (well) the church will pay me as a chorister . . . there was every reason to commend this action.  And also, as a result, we'll play a little Henningmusick for the prelude.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 01, 2016, 05:41:38 AM
We are also very close to ready on the rehearsal edition of the Schulte Exaudi Me.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 01, 2016, 08:43:51 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 01, 2016, 05:41:38 AM
We are also very close to ready on the rehearsal edition of the Schulte Exaudi Me.

Karl has been more than generous with his help in preparing the score, via the Sibelius music program.

When it is ready, along with a "MIDI" version of the score, I will reveal the work and the story behind it:the Exaudi me is for a 9-voice choir, i.e. double SATB plus a Solo Soprano, and the sketch dates from the early 1970's.

GMG members might be able then to verify that I am indeed NOT a composer!  8) ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 02, 2016, 03:31:12 AM
(Meanwhile:  571 unread messages . . . .)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 02, 2016, 06:57:39 AM
Yesterday Carson Cooman sent word that he has programmed the Henning Op.32a as the anthem for Morning Prayer in Harvard's Memorial Chapel this coming Wednesday.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on December 03, 2016, 04:49:36 AM
Quote from: Thatfabulousalien on December 03, 2016, 12:25:59 AM
Wow, I didn't realise you where a composer too Cato!  I can't wait to hear it!  :D
Hey, watch it! Cato is NOT a composer!  8) ;)
You're too new here to have read the story, I suppose. . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 04, 2016, 11:38:39 AM
Quote from: Thatfabulousalien on December 03, 2016, 12:25:59 AM
Wow, I didn't realise you where a composer too Cato!  I can't wait to hear it!  :D


Quote from: North Star on December 03, 2016, 04:49:36 AM
Hey, watch it! Cato is NOT a composer!  8) ;)
You're too new here to have read the story, I suppose. . .

Here is the story, written nearly 10 years ago! :o ???

QuoteI have mentioned throughout the years here that I used to compose music, usually with exotic scales, sometimes utilizing a quarter-tone system, but gave it up decades ago, and not without a little regret.  Somebody asked me why, and I said I would eventually respond, and today, while writing about Glazunov, I decided to clarify.

"Something in him holds him back" was Tchaikovsky's famous comment about Glazunov.

I could tell you that the hours needed alone for composition were not conducive to endearing me to my girlfriend and later my wife: she knew about my composing talent, but did not always comprehend it.

That is partially involved in giving up composition.

I could tell you that the frustration involved in dealing with musicians/professors/directors etc. was immense: promises of performances, promises and flattery, all leading nowhere.  (I could write a novel about the trials and terror of working with a certain famous and duplicitous tubist on a quarter-tone tuba concerto! But I digress!)

That is partially involved in giving up composition.

The realization that what interested me the most - microtonalism - was still going to be a tiny niche market, was always balanced by the hope of a breakthrough.  But that breakthrough never came, especially when I witnessed the rebirth of the neo-conservative movements of Minimalism and Neo-Romanticism.

That is partially involved in giving up composition.

But in the end here is what ended it: I realized that, when I heard my music, I did not want my personality, my soul, if you can abide the term, so openly exposed for public examination.  When the few performances occurred, I realized that the experience was so private, that I could not feel anything but embarrassment, as if I were confessing my sins over a loudspeaker.

My best friend at the time remarked, after hearing one of the quarter-tone works: "Okay, that will be evidence at your commitment hearing!"

He was only half joking!

"Something in him holds him back." 

In my case I turned away from the desire to compose because - oddly, when I finally succeeded in having a few things performed - I knew I did not want people to hear my music!

Probably the feeling is mutual in many cases!   8)

So I wonder if Glazunov and other second-rank composers were perhaps held back not by a lack of talent, but by an emotional reticence, which compelled them to compose only "surface pieces" and prevented them from creating e.g. a Schumann Second Symphony , or a  Mahler or Tchaikovsky Sixth Symphony.

See:

http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,4143.msg99876.html#msg99876 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,4143.msg99876.html#msg99876)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 05, 2016, 07:02:06 AM
I had meant to follow up with Gandalf this weekend, but the cold which has been making the rounds hath laid me flat.  He called and left a nice message yesterday, and rang again today from the station before today's show;  I called the station back so that he might hear in my voice why I have been remiss in returning to him.

Time for my next nap, I think.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 10, 2016, 05:18:28 AM
http://www.americancomposers.org/2016/09/05/underwood-new-music-readings-commission-2017/ (http://www.americancomposers.org/2016/09/05/underwood-new-music-readings-commission-2017/)

Just submitted the first movement of the symphony to this.  Recall that nothing doing was the response to Discreet Erasures, so hopes are not exactly high.

But, you don't get rejected if you don't apply . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mahlerian on December 11, 2016, 05:00:35 PM
Congratulations on your Christmas concert, Karl!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 12, 2016, 12:48:05 AM
Thanks for coming to hear!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 12, 2016, 06:06:52 AM
The Naperville, Illinois performance of the expanded In dulci jubilo (2 fl, ob, cl, ta, handbells, glock, strings) will be this Sunday the 18th at 15:00 (https://www.peopleofgrace.org/concerts).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 12, 2016, 06:08:59 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 12, 2016, 06:06:52 AM
The Naperville, Illinois performance of the expanded In dulci jubilo (2 fl, ob, cl, ta, handbells, glock, strings) will be this Sunday the 18th at 15:00 (https://www.peopleofgrace.org/concerts).

Most excellent news!

Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 10, 2016, 05:18:28 AM

Just submitted the first movement of the symphony to this.  Recall that nothing doing was the response to Discreet Erasures, so hopes are not exactly high.

But, you don't get rejected if you don't apply . . . .

And so again we will hope and pray for a positive response! 0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 14, 2016, 03:49:48 AM
Triad repertory committee meeting this Monday, the idea is to choose material for both our one-off Church of the Advent Library Series appearance in January, and our April concerts.  There is no piano in the library (an alcove chapel, really) at the Advent, so we must choose only a capella works.

We will be collaborating with a string quartet for the April program, and our own Edward is finishing up a brace of choir-&-string-quartet pieces which I believe will be an excellent part of the concert.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 16, 2016, 02:23:27 AM


Idea for the Nov 2017 Triad concert: re-score Castelo dos anjos for choir SSATB.


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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 16, 2016, 05:20:39 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 16, 2016, 02:23:27 AM

Idea for the Nov 2017 Triad concert: re-score Castelo dos anjos for choir SSATB.


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This will be a matter of re-composing the percussion component as "vocal percussion" in the tenor and bass parts.  I may still allow for some passages to revert to solo voice.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 20, 2016, 04:55:53 AM
Bad news:  ASCAP has declined my application for the ASCAP Plus award.

Annoying news:  ASCAP did not send me notification;  I found out by chance, in logging onto the website.

Good news:  Our Man in Illinois reports that In dulci jubilo was beautifully performed in Naperville this Sunday past.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 20, 2016, 05:54:21 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 20, 2016, 04:55:53 AM
Bad news:  ASCAP has declined my application for the ASCAP Plus award.

Annoying news:  ASCAP did not send me notification;  I found out by chance, in logging onto the website.

Good news:  Our Man in Illinois reports that In dulci jubilo was beautifully performed in Naperville this Sunday past.

ASCAP obviously should be begging you to accept the award!  Probably biased against anyone without "Professor" in front of their name.

But glad to hear about HenningMusic successfully invading Illinois! 0:)

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 20, 2016, 06:15:17 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 26, 2016, 01:15:47 AM
I worked the ending last night.  I am still in the mulling stage, but I think it may be more or less done.  (There is a measure here and a measure there where my ear raised a yellow flag, so the comb's fine teeth remain at the ready.)  The movement runs almost a minute longer than "planned";  in fact, I had planned on the brass coda . . . and the need both to "stop the train," and to allow the coda to be a part of the design, rather than "What just happened? Oh, is the movement over?" meant that (a) the coda needed more play, and (b) I felt that the woodwind recap at [ N ] worked better at a relaxed tempo, too, as a sort of temporal transition.

http://www.youtube.com/v/-WCZ77mt2aE

Revisiting this, as I will likely want to get back to work on the second movement soon after Christmas.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 23, 2016, 05:16:09 AM
It is official:  we're doing a "make-up" interview this Monday, 26 December, 12 o'clock Chowder Time.

http://www.wjffradio.org/wjff/
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on December 23, 2016, 07:23:59 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 23, 2016, 05:16:09 AM
It is official:  we're doing a "make-up" interview this Monday, 26 December, 12 o'clock Chowder Time.

http://www.wjffradio.org/wjff/

Excellent news, Karl! :) Hopefully, there won't be any technical malfunctions this time around.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 24, 2016, 06:02:12 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 20, 2016, 04:55:53 AM
Bad news:  ASCAP has declined my application for the ASCAP Plus award.

Annoying news:  ASCAP did not send me notification;  I found out by chance, in logging onto the website.

It's official:  ASCAP froze a number of us out, but did not have the courtesy to send any notice.

This was a generic response sent to someone else, and only because he had written specifically to inquire:

QuoteThe independent ASCAP Plus Awards panel recently held their review of entries for the 2016 awards.

With more than 600,000 members and growing, the number of deserving creators grows dramatically each year, but unfortunately, the resources available for discretionary programs like the ASCAP Plus Awards cannot grow at the same rate in the current environment.

With so many applicants, the ASCAP Plus Awards program is not able to give awards to all who apply, and unfortunately, you will not be receiving an award this year.

ASCAP values your membership. We will continue to seek fresh ways to support and honor the fine work of our members, and to compensate you for your musical performances. Throughout 2016, we advocated for you to both the Legislature and to the U.S. Department of Justice. Additionally, we continue to invest in new tools that increase our transparency for members, like the relaunched Member Access portal at ASCAP.com, and our ACE Repertory. As we move forward, our number one concern is to continue to work to protect, support and advocate for you and the value of your musical compositions.

Our best wishes for your future success.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 26, 2016, 07:15:34 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 23, 2016, 05:16:09 AM
It is official:  we're doing a "make-up" interview this Monday, 26 December, 12 o'clock Chowder Time.

http://www.wjffradio.org/wjff/

Just a reminder: about 45 minutes away!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 26, 2016, 07:37:59 AM
I've got the laptop ready to make (what we hope will be) a redundant recording  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on December 26, 2016, 07:53:53 AM
Looking forward to listening to this interview, Karl.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: KARL on the Radio!
Post by: Cato on December 27, 2016, 03:11:15 AM
KARL HENNING on the Radio!

Go here and hit the Play button (not the word "play") by Monday Afternoon Classics with Gandalf 12:00 P.M.

http://www.wjffradio.org/wjff/index.php?section=38 (http://www.wjffradio.org/wjff/index.php?section=38)

Caveat: you cannot pause or rewind or skip ahead: it is a one-way trip!
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 27, 2016, 04:05:33 AM
Momentary immortality!

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Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 27, 2016, 05:34:10 AM
Bit of overall sad news:

QuoteDearest Performers

    Due to forces outside of my control, The Advent Library Concert Series is being discontinued. The 2017 concerts that each of you were to be involved with are all cancelled.

    Obviously I am very sad about this, but I am being subjected to the licensing practices of ASCAP, and the burden, both financial and logistical, are more than I am prepared to shoulder. From a personal perspective I am very disappointed that ASCAP has brought this about, but since ASCAP members themselves report the Library venue in their ASCAP statements, there is no argument for me to remain exempt from being a licensed venue.

    So, hopefully we meet under agreeable circumstances soon? May each of your gifts and spirits shine bright in 2017 and beyond! Lord knows in these times, we need our artists more than ever.

Undeniably sad that there will no longer be the Advent Library as a concert venue. Then, too, I'm an ASCAP composer, and the licensing/reporting is how I realize such wee revenues as I do. (Especially with ASCAP scaling back the semi-charitable ASCAP Plus Award program.)

The immediate negative is, that Triad were going to be part of a late-January concert, and no more.

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Herman on December 27, 2016, 06:49:05 AM
with pleasure I listened to your Op 97 duos on youtube recently!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 27, 2016, 10:13:32 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 27, 2016, 05:34:10 AM
Bit of overall sad news:

Undeniably sad that there will no longer be the Advent Library as a concert venue. Then, too, I'm an ASCAP composer, and the licensing/reporting is how I realize such wee revenues as I do. (Especially with ASCAP scaling back the semi-charitable ASCAP Plus Award program.)

The immediate negative is, that Triad were going to be part of a late-January concert, and no more.

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Are these concerts not "Free and Open to the Public" ?  Are donations solicited?  I am not sure I understand the situation: is The Advent Library profiting from the concerts but not giving the performers a cut? 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 27, 2016, 12:42:00 PM
Quote from: Herman on December 27, 2016, 06:49:05 AM
with pleasure I listened to your Op 97 duos on youtube recently!

Thank you!

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 27, 2016, 12:43:22 PM
Quote from: Cato on December 27, 2016, 10:13:32 AM
Are these concerts not "Free and Open to the Public" ?  Are donations solicited?  I am not sure I understand the situation: is The Advent Library profiting from the concerts but not giving the performers a cut?

All the gate is divided among the performers, so, no, the Advent does not "benefit" from the endeavor.

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 27, 2016, 04:03:58 PM
Hope you enjoy it!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 27, 2016, 04:28:48 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 27, 2016, 12:43:22 PM
All the gate is divided among the performers, so, no, the Advent does not "benefit" from the endeavor.

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So ASCAP has therefore spoiled things?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on December 27, 2016, 06:37:43 PM
Does anyone have a direct link to Karl's radio appearance?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: KARL on the Radio!
Post by: Karl Henning on December 27, 2016, 06:42:13 PM
Quote from: Cato on December 27, 2016, 03:11:15 AM
KARL HENNING on the Radio!

Go here and hit the Play button (not the word "play") by Monday Afternoon Classics with Gandalf 12:00 P.M.

http://www.wjffradio.org/wjff/index.php?section=38 (http://www.wjffradio.org/wjff/index.php?section=38)

Caveat: you cannot pause or rewind or skip ahead: it is a one-way trip!
Ici

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: KARL on the Radio!
Post by: Mirror Image on December 27, 2016, 06:53:53 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 27, 2016, 06:42:13 PM
Ici

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Okay, thanks Karl. I wonder where your interview occurs in the program?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on December 27, 2016, 06:56:39 PM
I am currently listening to the interview :D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on December 27, 2016, 07:02:47 PM
Quote from: jessop on December 27, 2016, 06:56:39 PM
I am currently listening to the interview :D

Where does the interview occur in the program, Jessop?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on December 27, 2016, 07:10:25 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on December 27, 2016, 07:02:47 PM
Where does the interview occur in the program, Jessop?

http://www.wjffradio.org/wjff/index.php?section=38

Monday Afternoon Classics with Gandalf, Monday, December 26, 2016 12:00 pm. I clicked on the 'play' button in the column on the far right of the page and after some frankly quite terrifying weather updates an interview begins with our smooth-talking Dr. Henning (and music as well). Does that help?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on December 27, 2016, 07:15:20 PM
Quote from: Thatfabulousalien on December 27, 2016, 07:11:10 PM
I don't think I'm Jessop but It's the whole thing (with around 10/11 of his awesome pieces in between the interview)  :D
Quote from: jessop on December 27, 2016, 07:10:25 PM
http://www.wjffradio.org/wjff/index.php?section=38

Monday Afternoon Classics with Gandalf, Monday, December 26, 2016 12:00 pm. I clicked on the 'play' button in the column on the far right of the page and after some frankly quite terrifying weather updates an interview begins with our smooth-talking Dr. Henning (and music as well). Does that help?

Okay, thanks guys. 8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 28, 2016, 05:07:33 AM
Any luck, John?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 28, 2016, 06:11:15 AM
All the dust (glittery, cheerful dust, to be sure) of the holidays must have settled:  back at work on the second movement of the Symphony.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on December 28, 2016, 06:50:52 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 28, 2016, 05:07:33 AM
Any luck, John?

Yes, I wanted to write something last night but I was too tired. I really enjoyed your interview --- you have a voice for radio my friend! Your commentary was also insightful and it's nice to get some background into your own life and the things that inspired you from early on. The works you selected were also nicely chosen. Since you're out there now in radio land, I really hope this brings even more success your way. ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 28, 2016, 06:52:11 AM
Thanks!  Matt's wife was saying, "Now you can say you're a monthly radio guest...."
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on December 28, 2016, 07:01:45 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 28, 2016, 06:52:11 AM
Thanks!  Matt's wife was saying, "Now you can say you're a monthly radio guest...."

Hah! Let's hope you'll go back for another interview sometime or even with a different station.
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 29, 2016, 11:45:36 AM
Today, I've both aided mine loved ones by serving as chauffeur, and made substantial sketches for the second movement of the symphony.  I'm still waiting on a lobby bench ... there's a fair chance I'll have an updated score to post this evening.

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 29, 2016, 05:54:02 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 28, 2016, 01:52:44 AM
This is what the beginning of the second movement may sound like.

A great, great deal of work done yesterday and (mostly) today:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 29, 2016, 06:34:31 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 29, 2016, 05:54:02 PM
A great, great deal of work done yesterday and (mostly) today:

There is actually a little more . . . I exported the PDF before I had folded in all the material I had sketched today.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 30, 2016, 10:29:28 AM
Continuing to make good progress . . . after some light rest, will work some more.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on December 30, 2016, 10:41:52 AM
So what's the deal with the new interview? Is it available, and is there much overlap with the first one in content?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on December 30, 2016, 11:28:04 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 29, 2016, 11:45:36 AM
...and made substantial sketches for the second movement of the symphony.

Excellent. As a symphony nut I'm really looking forward to the completion...not that I mean to rush you. Take your time  ;)

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 30, 2016, 02:50:06 PM
Quote from: North Star on December 30, 2016, 10:41:52 AM
So what's the deal with the new interview? Is it available, and is there much overlap with the first one in content?

Although we do not know just how long the podcast will be available at the WJFF website (http://www.wjffradio.org/wjff/index.php?section=1) ("a couple of weeks," I was told) it is presently available.

Considerable overlap, to be sure.  The order of the pieces was different;  the second time, we skipped the fixed media for Mistaken for the Sacred and the excerpt from Moonrise, but we were thereby able to include Castelo dos anjos.  There was some repetition in the between-music banter, but it all felt reasonably spontaneous . . . certainly there was no script, per se.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on December 30, 2016, 02:56:53 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 30, 2016, 02:50:06 PM
Although we do not know just how long the podcast will be available at the WJFF website (http://www.wjffradio.org/wjff/index.php?section=1) ("a couple of weeks," I was told) it is presently available.

Considerable overlap, to be sure.  The order of the pieces was different;  the second time, we skipped the fixed media for Mistaken for the Sacred and the excerpt from Moonrise, but we were thereby able to include Castelo dos anjos.  There was some repetition in the between-music banter, but it all felt reasonably spontaneous . . . certainly there was no script, per se.
Cheers, Karl. I've listened to the first 45 mins now (I'll save the rest for later). The repetition certainly doesn't bother so far.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 30, 2016, 03:06:52 PM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on December 30, 2016, 11:28:04 AM
Excellent. As a symphony nut I'm really looking forward to the completion...not that I mean to rush you. Take your time  ;)

Sarge

Fond as I am of you, dear fellow, I expect you could not rush me—the internal motivation suffices fully.  Now that the holiday hubbub is done, and here I am with a week off from the office, lo! somehow I find myself able to focus on composition.  Who would have thought?  8)

I am mighty close to wrapping up the Larghetto, and it does not seem madness to project a finished piece in mid-January.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 30, 2016, 03:07:26 PM
Quote from: North Star on December 30, 2016, 02:56:53 PM
Cheers, Karl. I've listened to the first 45 mins now (I'll save the rest for later). The repetition certainly doesn't bother so far.

Good to know, Karlo!  Thank you.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 30, 2016, 05:09:13 PM
In the attached PDF, the only new work is a fanfare which I am still considering;  but I have done more work, only of the scheming variety.

More tomorrow!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 31, 2016, 05:11:02 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 26, 2016, 01:15:47 AM
I worked the ending last night.  I am still in the mulling stage, but I think it may be more or less done.  (There is a measure here and a measure there where my ear raised a yellow flag, so the comb's fine teeth remain at the ready.)  The movement runs almost a minute longer than "planned";  in fact, I had planned on the brass coda . . . and the need both to "stop the train," and to allow the coda to be a part of the design, rather than "What just happened? Oh, is the movement over?" meant that (a) the coda needed more play, and (b) I felt that the woodwind recap at [ N ] worked better at a relaxed tempo, too, as a sort of temporal transition.

http://www.youtube.com/v/-WCZ77mt2aE

As I approach the final double-bar of the second movement (and realize, among other things, that I ought to renumber the pages to follow the first movement), I bumped up the staff size for the first movement, and made an initial attempt at laying it out afresh . . . I expect more proofing is in store . . . .


(Yes, I changed the staff size again . . . .)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 31, 2016, 05:12:47 AM
Almost immediately last night, the fanfare seemed to me perfectly fine.  I may do no more than add some timpani strokes, to make it official  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 31, 2016, 11:43:01 AM
The second movement is quite possibly done.  I'm going out for a walk to let my mind clear.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 01, 2017, 03:39:38 PM
Here is the piece by Saunder Choi which I conducted on the November Triad concerts:

http://www.youtube.com/v/Ij0wRjmg0LY
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 01, 2017, 06:40:32 PM
The MIDI caveats are if anything a little heavier in the present instance;  but for any who can bear it  8)

http://www.youtube.com/v/JpI9Zr8rqW4

Earlier, I was belatedly busy seeing to management of the Triad YouTube channel;  but somehow my Muse does insist that I notate the first few measures of the third movement . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 02, 2017, 03:02:42 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 01, 2017, 06:40:32 PM
The MIDI caveats are if anything a little heavier in the present instance;  but for any who can bear it  8)
.

Love that Tuba part!  I told Karl earlier that the movement gave me "a vision of peaceful profundity," or at least the sense of a search for it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 02, 2017, 05:31:17 AM
The tuba at the third measure of [K], do you mean?  That was a sudden inspiration.  You had requested a return of the glissando gesture passage, and that made excellent musical sense, and I felt it would sustain the slight expansion of being turned into a trombone duet.  In turn, since the piccolo was thus made a superfluous "partner" to the trombone, but I did not at all wish the picc to be left out, making a sort of piccolo/tuba counter-duet, above and below the trombones, felt wondrously right.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 02, 2017, 05:33:19 AM
This is from the Saturday concert, though the Sunday performance was better.

http://www.youtube.com/v/kU682jFNG4w
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 02, 2017, 05:39:14 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 02, 2017, 05:31:17 AM
The tuba at the third measure of [K], do you mean?  That was a sudden inspiration.  You had requested a return of the glissando gesture passage, and that made excellent musical sense, and I felt it would sustain the slight expansion of being turned into a trombone duet.  In turn, since the piccolo was thus made a superfluous "partner" to the trombone, but I did not at all wish the picc to be left out, making a sort of piccolo/tuba counter-duet, above and below the trombones, felt wondrously right.

Yes, and the results are excellent!

Let's hope that an orchestra somewhere will give it a chance!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on January 02, 2017, 06:55:45 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 01, 2017, 06:40:32 PM
The MIDI caveats are if anything a little heavier in the present instance;  but for any who can bear it  8)

http://www.youtube.com/v/JpI9Zr8rqW4

Earlier, I was belatedly busy seeing to management of the Triad YouTube channel;  but somehow my Muse does insist that I notate the first few measures of the third movement . . . .

I listened to this movement a bit earlier and I was mightily impressed with what I've heard. The ending of this movement, in particular, had a lasting effect on me. A lot of times, even in my juvenile music, the last note that's played and that kind of lingers on can have a haunting effect. If I were a serious composer, like you are, leaving people hanging onto the last note is something I'd love to achieve. Great job, Karl! :)

Special note: I noticed you titled this work Symphony No. 1, is it possible that you will compose another one once you've got this one in the bag?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 03, 2017, 01:21:13 AM
Thank you, indeed!

Quote from: Mirror Image on January 02, 2017, 06:55:45 PM
Special note: I noticed you titled this work Symphony No. 1, is it possible that you will compose another one once you've got this one in the bag?

I admit, it felt a bit presumptuous to label it, right off, as No. 1.  In my defense, this piece has felt like exactly what I want to do at present, so that the work has gone very smoothly, and I feel a powerful motivation driving me through to the symphony's end.  And I have also felt confident that, once I have broken the ice with a completed No. 1, it is more than mere presumption to reckon on at least one more . . . .


Having said that, I did write the first few measures of the third movement, and I am pausing to take a little musical stock, and determine exactly what shape I want that inaugural phrase to take.  Once I settle on that, I feel, the remainder of the movement will pretty much spring forth.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on January 03, 2017, 06:27:09 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 03, 2017, 01:21:13 AM
Thank you, indeed!

I admit, it felt a bit presumptuous to label it, right off, as No. 1.  In my defense, this piece has felt like exactly what I want to do at present, so that the work has gone very smoothly, and I feel a powerful motivation driving me through to the symphony's end.  And I have also felt confident that, once I have broken the ice with a completed No. 1, it is more than mere presumption to reckon on at least one more . . . .


Having said that, I did write the first few measures of the third movement, and I am pausing to take a little musical stock, and determine exactly what shape I want that inaugural phrase to take.  Once I settle on that, I feel, the remainder of the movement will pretty much spring forth.

You're quite welcome, Karl. I enjoyed your symphony a great deal so far. Looking forward to the third movement.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on January 03, 2017, 07:38:20 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 01, 2017, 06:40:32 PM
The MIDI caveats are if anything a little heavier in the present instance;  but for any who can bear it  8)

http://www.youtube.com/v/JpI9Zr8rqW4

I somehow missed this yesterday  ???  I'll reserve a spot...or two...on this night's listening schedule.

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 03, 2017, 07:42:14 AM
Thank you, sieur.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 03, 2017, 10:05:54 AM
So . . . here is the survey of 2016 in Henningmusick:

2016 Compositions:

Things Like Bliss, version 1, Op.137 № 1; cl, 2 gtr, cb; duration: 4'30. Jan 2016
Things Like Bliss, version 2, Op.137 № 1a; cl, 2 gtr, cb; duration: 9'00. Jan 2016
Brightest and Best, Op.139 № 1; mixed choir; duration: 3'00. Jan 2016
Liv Plays Scribble, Op.137 № 3; shakuhachi, toy piano; duration: 2'30. Jan 2016
Another Think Coming, first mvt of the Clarinet Sonata, Op.136; cl, pf; duration: 12'00. Jan 2016
Paschal Carillon, Op.139 № 5; handbell choir; duration: 4'00. Feb 2016
What Wondrous Love, Op.139 № 6;  mixed choir and handbells; duration: 4'00. Feb 2016
Sound and Sight, Op.140; 2 fl, cl, hn, fixed media; duration: 25'00. June 2016
The Young Lady Holding a Phone in Her Teeth, Op.130; 2 fl, 2 ob, 2 cl, 2 bn, 2 hn; duration: 12'30. June 2016
Gloria, Op.106 № 2; choir SATB unaccompanied; duration: 5'00. June 2016
Out From the Unattended Baggage, Op.137 № 4; fl, cl, bn; duration: 1'00. July 2016
sand dance, Op.137 № 5; fl, hp; duration: 1'00. July 2016
Oxygen Footprint, Op.138; fl, va, hp; duration: 7'00. Aug 2016
In dulci jubilo, Op.142 № 1; fl, hn, handbells, choirs, org; duration: 3'00. Sep 2016
First movement of the Symphony  № 1, Op.143; duration 8'30. Oct 2016
In dulci jubilo, Op.142 № 1a; choirs, chamber orchestra; duration: 3'00. Nov 2016
New Year's Carol, Op.142 № 2; choir & org; duration: 3'00. Nov 2016
Second movement of the Symphony  № 1, Op.143; duration 11'45. Dec 2016

. . . and the fixed media for Mistaken for the Sacred, Op.141

2016 Performances:

10 Jan 2016 Brightest and Best, Op.139 № 1 (première); HTUMC Choir;  Danvers, MA
18 Mar 2016 Neither do I condemn thee, Op.132 (première);  Duo Zonda;  Boston, MA
18 Mar 2016 Three Duos, Op.97;  Peter H. Bloom & Karl Henning;  Boston, MA
27 Mar 2016 Paschal Carillon, Op.139 № 5 (première); HTUMC Handbell Choir;  Danvers, MA
27 Mar 2016 What Wondrous Love, Op.139 № 6 (première); HTUMC Choir;  Danvers, MA
21 June 2016 Sound and Sight, Op.140 (première);  The k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble;  Boston, MA
24 July 2016 Canzona & Gigue, Op.77;  Karl Henning & Paul Cienniwa;  So Dartmouth, MA
30 July 2016 Sound and Sight, Op.140 (twice);  The k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble;  Boston, MA
30 July 2016 Heedless Watermelon, Op.97 № 1;  Peter H. Bloom & Karl Henning;  Boston, MA
17 Aug 2016 Beach Balls (Red), Op.126 № 5 (première);  David Bohn;  Appleton, WI
18 Sep 2016 Love Is the Spirit, Op.85 № 3; First Church in Boston Choir;  Boston, MA
16 Oct 2016 What Wondrous Love, Op.139 № 6; HTUMC Choir;  Danvers, MA
23 Oct 2016 Alleluia in D, Op.48b; First Church in Boston Choir;  Boston, MA
17 Nov 2016 The Young Lady Holding a Phone in Her Teeth, Op.130 (première);  Kammerwerke;  Brookline, MA
18 Nov 2016 The Young Lady Holding a Phone in Her Teeth, Op.130 (première);  Kammerwerke;  Bedford, MA
19 Nov 2016 Song of Remembrance, Op.123;  Triad: Boston's Choral Collective;  Boston, MA
20 Nov 2016 Song of Remembrance, Op.123;  Triad: Boston's Choral Collective;  Boston, MA
20 Nov 2016 Oxygen Footprint, Op.138 (première);  Ensemble Aubade;  Stamford, NY
7 Dec 2016 Bless the Lord, O my soul, Op.32a; Memorial Church Harvard Choir;  Cambridge, MA
11 Dec 2016 In dulci jubilo, Op.142 № 1 (première); HTUMC Choir;  Danvers, MA
11 Dec 2016 New Year Carol, Op.142 № 2 (première); HTUMC Choir;  Danvers, MA
18 Dec 2016 In dulci jubilo, Op.142 № 1a (première); Grace United Methodist Church Choir;  Naperville, IL
18 Dec 2016 In dulci jubilo, Op.142 № 1; HTUMC Choir;  Danvers, MA
24 Dec 2016 The Snow Lay on the Ground, Op.68c; Karl Henning & Paul Cienniwa;  Boston, MA
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 03, 2017, 10:10:17 AM
Even allowing for the fact that I composed most of The Young Lady in 2015, last year must be the twelve months in which I have written the most music, to date, with Things Like Bliss (9'00), the first mvt of the Clarinet Sonata (12'00), Sound & Sight (25'00), Oxygen Footprint (7'00) and the first two movements of the Symphony (20'00) totting up to 73 minutes of music.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 04, 2017, 04:09:57 AM
So, New Year's Day (IIRC) I started the third movement, had composed the first four measures (though I had not yet added the picc, oboes, bassoons or double-bass to mm. 3-4), and let it rest.  Today, I've moved on, and am pleased that the movement has pretty much found its footing.  (The idea is a kind of adaptation of the opening of the first movement.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 04, 2017, 04:10:36 AM
And since it is as yet short enough that an mp3 can be attached . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on January 04, 2017, 04:15:13 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 04, 2017, 04:10:36 AM
And since it is as yet short enough that an mp3 can be attached . . .

Sounds promising!

Sarge

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 04, 2017, 04:15:43 AM
Thank you, indeed.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 04, 2017, 04:14:11 PM
A bit more work on the third movement, since it will be Friday evening before I can do much more.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 07, 2017, 05:19:07 AM
A little tinkering this morning—about to hop out for a spot of tea with an old friend, a fellow former St Paul's chorister, who is in Boston only for a day and a half, it seems—in anticipation of hunkering down to some more substantial work, while the snows come in.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 07, 2017, 05:20:48 AM
With the attachment limit of 500kb, it's a juggling act . . . the longer the piece, the larger the file, and the question is, how much can the mp3 be "dialed down" without the sound (which, being MIDI, is already a disadvantage) suffering irrecoverably . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 08, 2017, 01:53:31 PM
Today's progress.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 09, 2017, 03:01:11 PM
Inching forward.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 10, 2017, 03:56:51 PM
. . . a bit
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 11, 2017, 03:37:16 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 10, 2017, 03:56:51 PM
. . . a bit

I may refine, reconsider, or reconsider those last eight measures.  (Or, what I compose immediately following will simply redeem them.  It happens.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 11, 2017, 07:01:11 AM
Who knew?—Mellophonia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mellophone)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 11, 2017, 09:25:11 AM
Blame it on Stan Kenton if you like—but there will be lip trills.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 11, 2017, 02:59:57 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 11, 2017, 03:37:16 AM
I may refine, reconsider, or reconsider those last eight measures.  (Or, what I compose immediately following will simply redeem them.  It happens.)

Well, I did not refine, reconsider, or reconsider . . . though whether the continuation is redemption, remains to be mulled  8)

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 12, 2017, 03:22:09 AM
My one nagging thought yesterday was that, in my outline (—and yes, "the outline be damned" is a not inconsiderable possibility—) I had the remark lyrical brass for this section;  and I have in mind a more lyrical idea, which I did not "get to" here, in comparison to which this homophonic chorale does not feel lyrical.

This morning, though:

(1) I think I like the chorale right there, just fine.
(2) The other idea can probably fit in, better still, later on.
(3) Belay that outline . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 12, 2017, 09:50:03 AM
(Well, and if I had only paid heed to my outline . . .)

I planned on more for the brass . . . so, here we are going to find out if I can make the outline work, musically, or if I need to smack the outline around.

Choir rehearsal tonight, so the jury will not return a verdict until tomorrow night.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 14, 2017, 10:24:19 AM
Well, for good or ill, I have (a) written out the brass chorale to the extent that my outline indicated and (b) pursued the more properly lyrical (I believe) material which I had in mind.  I do think I like it, and I am probably taking a short break before picking up where this leaves off.

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 15, 2017, 03:30:21 AM
The Young Lady Holding a Phone in Her Teeth, in Bedford, Mass.


https://soundcloud.com/karl-henning-756715731/the-young-lady-holding-a-phone-in-her-teeth-op130
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 15, 2017, 05:16:40 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 15, 2017, 03:30:21 AM
The Young Lady Holding a Phone in Her Teeth, in Bedford, Mass.


https://soundcloud.com/karl-henning-756715731/the-young-lady-holding-a-phone-in-her-teeth-op130

I've sent The Young Lady in to an ACF call: https://composersforum.org/program/acf-connect-0

Hey, you never know. They specifically say "MIDI recordings strongly discouraged," so having a recording of Real Musicians may be an especial asset.

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 15, 2017, 08:21:40 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 14, 2017, 10:24:19 AM
Well, for good or ill, I have (a) written out the brass chorale to the extent that my outline indicated and (b) pursued the more properly lyrical (I believe) material which I had in mind.  I do think I like it, and I am probably taking a short break before picking up where this leaves off.

I did make further progress yesterday, but some of that work needs some cleaning up.  More after lunch . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 15, 2017, 02:03:17 PM
Okay, this looks like enormous progress, but some of it was work from yesterday afternoon which I need to "repair" today (the original version of the string accompaniment (fifth m. of [ I ]) was too abrupt at first, and the wind stuff at [ J ] didn't work where I first placed it . . . I like it where it is, though, so I'm glad I did not just toss it out.

So I may putter more tonight, or I may rest and just plunge back in first thing in the morning.

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Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 15, 2017, 06:08:27 PM
I did, I did putter more, and the next maybe 20 measures are very close to what they need to be. Which practically brings the movement to 3:30 plus, roughly 70% done.

I'll work more in the morning, then take most of tomorrow off. Not planning (realistically) to finish tomorrow--that would be an exhausting day, and then go in to the office Tuesday, oof. But I can get the movement to within sight of the end, so that I can chip away at it each day, and aim for completion next weekend. It all feels right & good.

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 16, 2017, 05:08:22 AM
This is basically my work from last night, polished this morning.  I approve it entirely.

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 16, 2017, 07:33:13 AM
I did, actually, rather more work this morning than I had anticipated.  (Part of the work was acting on a suggestion of Cato's—he wanted to have the rich brass chords sound a bit longer, for aural savoring . . . and while I did not want to alter the passage which had provoked the suggestion, it was certainly a good suggestion . . . and I felt that just the right place for it was ahead of the retransition

I can indeed just about see my path to the final double-bar, but I also feel that if I push myself to it, today, it will be rushed, and will just want repair, anyway;  where, if I let my musical mind rest, the natural and "perfect" solution will appear to mine ears over the course of tomorrow.

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 16, 2017, 07:46:03 AM
http://www.youtube.com/v/-ghyDro0fg8
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 17, 2017, 09:28:47 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 17, 2017, 08:04:57 AM
Holmboe
Symphony № 5, Op.35/M.145 (1944)
Aarhus Symphony
Owain Arwel Hughes


[asin]B000027DT8[/asin]

Thoughts, in approximate order of thinkage:

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 17, 2017, 09:57:50 AM
Marvelous handling of the orchestra: bars 137-158 and their cousins at bars 173-188 are delightfully mysterious, like playing hide-and-seek in a candy store inside a castle of unknown intent.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 17, 2017, 10:17:25 AM
Thanks!

I've taken some mental stock of the final stretch of the movement today, will perhaps set to some work this evening.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 17, 2017, 02:44:25 PM
And so, with (so to say) 45 seconds remaining of my outline to be composed through, I have become intrigued with the idea of sculpting the ending of the movement, 18 bars per day.  Allowing for my day off for HTUMC choir rehearsal on Thursday, that projects a finish to the movement (and the symphony) on Friday.  (Or, a kind of finish, subject to refinement, of course, of course.)  And this afternoon, I drew up both verbal plans, and some notes . . . so we shall see.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 17, 2017, 04:20:49 PM
So my work for today is done.

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 18, 2017, 05:08:50 AM
Well, here it is, the next day;  and I think I really like it.

Now for the next 18 measures . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 18, 2017, 06:23:10 AM
Back in October (was it?) when I was a ringer in the Cantata Singers concert which included the Pärt Adam's Lament, one of the singers, on learning that I am a composer, told me that David Hoose (director of the C. S.) is also the conductor for the Collage New Music Ensemble (http://www.collagenewmusic.org/).  I more or less promptly forgot all about that (busy time of year as it was, made a bit busier by Wednesday evening C. S. rehearsals).  But I made note of it!  And this week, I found the sheet of paper on which I made that note . . . .

The Collage NME concert just past (15 Jan!) featured a soprano, so I had the happy thought – since I want discreetly to remind David that I invite his thoughts on the Op.92 Passion – of sending him the score of the Op.129.

Anyway . . . we shall see.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 19, 2017, 01:38:47 AM
Tantalizingly close, truly. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2017/01/is-you-is-or-is-you-aint.html)
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 19, 2017, 03:01:08 AM
Separately: So very much gimmickry in the Arts scene. Market dynamics, I suppose: gimmickry trumps excellence.

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 19, 2017, 04:31:35 AM

Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 17, 2017, 04:20:49 PM
So my work for today is done.

Okay – so, what's new (which you cannot see, because I am holding off before posting an updated score)?

(1) I felt that the metrical retransition at [ M ] was just a shade too abrupt, so I've repaired that.
(2) While not absolutely a 'flaw' as (1) arguably was, I similarly felt that I wanted to hear the brass chord at m.199 a little elongated (is "elongated" all right to use figuratively?)

I am now perfectly happy with those emendations, and thus with the entire movement thus far, and in my estimation the ending will not disappoint–I only need to 'fill in' the double-reeds for the last ten measures, and the remaining winds and the non-bass strings for (I think) the last two measures (I think having them drop out for the two measures prior to the last two mm. will be tout comme il faut).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 19, 2017, 05:10:32 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 19, 2017, 04:31:35 AM
Okay – so, what's new (which you cannot see, because I am holding off before posting an updated score)?

(1) I felt that the metrical retransition at [ M ] was just a shade too abrupt, so I've repaired that.


Okay, that did not perturb me at all, as it seemed all part of the basic "drive" of the movement, but I await the final judgment!  $:) ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 19, 2017, 05:19:26 AM
Just a shade  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 19, 2017, 05:44:11 PM
Well, it may just be done.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 20, 2017, 04:42:36 AM
Re-post & refresh:

Variations on Wie lieblich est, S.10 (oboe & organ) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg841639.html#msg841639)

Time Was, Op.4 (pf solo)
№ 1: Prelude (Charlottesville) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906467.html#msg906467)
№ 2: Dance (Barefoot Amid Dandelions) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895701.html#msg895701)
№ 3: The Myth of Motion II:  Toccatina (on the Ekaterininsky Canal) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg896186.html#msg896186)


Pictures Only I Can See, Op.11 (pf solo)
№ 1: Spring in Her Step (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg894486.html#msg894486)
№ 2: The Bronze Girl's Spilt Milk (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg894735.html#msg894735)
№ 3: The Myth of Motion I:  Chorale (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895484.html#msg895484)
№ 4: The Sleep-Pavane at the Foot of Frozen Niagara (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg894748.html#msg894748)
№ 5: Petersburg Nocturne (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg893941.html#msg893941)
|| MIDI on YT (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?action_edit=1&list=PLFZD0TBMaPuUXCFckvjggD2-jTTbZ2Eh6)

Little Towns, Low Countries, Op.18 (pf solo)
№ 1: Invention (Mt Hope Avenue, Rochester) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg896759.html#msg896759)
№ 2: Aubade (Lake Canandaigua) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg897041.html#msg897041)
№ 3: Gigue (Glasgow Street, Cornhill) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg897079.html#msg897079)


Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, Op.16 (cl/vn/pf) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg821903.html#msg821903)

Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, Op.16a (cl/pf/prc) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg821934.html#msg821934)

To Melt From a Distance, Op.21 (pf solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895630.html#msg895630)

Gaze Transfixt, Op.23 (pf solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=92.0;attach=42786)

Lutosławski's Lullaby, Op.25a (organ solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg984373.html#msg984373)

Lutosławski's Lullaby, Op.25 (pf solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg899237.html#msg899237)

Fancy on Psalm 80 from the Scottish Psalter, Op.34 № 3, performed by Carson Cooman, on YouTube. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772705.html#msg772705)

O Beauteous Heavenly Light, Op.34 № 2, performed by Carson Cooman, on YouTube. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772705.html#msg866185)

The Allegro grazioso (https://soundcloud.com/htumc-music-program/02-allegro-grazioso?in=htumc-music-program/sets/christmas-concert-14-dec-2014) from the Sinfonietta, Op.38 for brass quintet (some shaky moments)

Journey to the Dayspring, Op.40 on YouTube (http://youtu.be/WaVDqIp5Rt4?t=25m33s)

'Tis Winter Now (Danby), Op.45a (mezzo-soprano, flute & organ) at Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Danby-Tis-Winter-Now-Mezzo-soprano/dp/1631620223/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1419784836&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=karl+henning+danby)

Initiation of Barefoot on the Crowded Road, the former Op.41 (now the Discreet Erasures, Op.99, below) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg870547.html#msg870547)

Danse antique, Op.44 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg892900.html#msg892900)

The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Op.46 for orchestra

http://www.youtube.com/v/als-l2BI0xs

O Gracious Light, Op.50c (two-part choir, piano & organ) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg960575.html#msg960575)

The original Born on Earth to Save Us, Op.52 for Bill Goodwin. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg914182.html#msg914182)

Born on Earth to Save Us, Op.52a for HTUMC. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg914906.html#msg914906)

Joseph and Mary, Op.53a for HTUMC. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg914335.html#msg914335)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part I (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg875355.html#msg875355)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part II (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg875358.html#msg875358)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part I ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754765.html#msg754765)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part II ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754766.html#msg754766)

I Look From Afar, Op.60 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg805683.html#msg805683)

Blue Shamrock, Op.63 for clarinet unaccompanied, at Amazon. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770448.html#msg770448)

Three Things That Begin With "C", Op.65, clarinet & horn :: Original (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg928980.html#msg928980) | Revised (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg929426.html#msg929426)

Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani 1st half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg804573.html#msg804573) | 2nd half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg804574.html#msg804574)

Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani ::  Choral Score 1st half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg833844.html#msg833844) | 2nd half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg833845.html#msg833845)

14 Dec 2014 performance of Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 (https://soundcloud.com/htumc-music-program/12-sweetest-ancient-cradle-song?in=htumc-music-program/sets/christmas-concert-14-dec-2014)

14 Dec 2014 performance of The Snow Lay on the Ground, Op.68a (https://soundcloud.com/htumc-music-program/14-the-snow-lay-on-the-ground?in=htumc-music-program/sets/christmas-concert-14-dec-2014)

Timbrel and Dance, Op.73 [ St Paul's choir plus ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg628919.html#msg628919)

21 Nov 2015 Triad performance of Nuhro, Op.74:  https://www.youtube.com/v/ftFJdcXz7lg

23 Nov 2015 Triad performance of Nuhro, Op.74. (https://soundcloud.com/triad-boston/05-henning-nuhro-op74-23-nov-15)

Scene 1 from White Nights, Op.75 № 2 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg810318.html#msg810318)

Scene 2 from White Nights, Op.75 № 3 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg802028.html#msg802028)

Scene 3a from White Nights, Op.75 № 4 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg801802.html#msg801802)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg813961.html#msg813961)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6, arr. for saxophone choir (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765047.html#msg765047)

Scene 4 from White Nights, Op.75 № 7 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg814083.html#msg814083)

Scene 5 from White Nights, Op.75 № 8 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815364.html#msg815364)

Before-&-after, Finale-VS.-Sibelius exhibits from the Op.75 № 8| A (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815367.html#msg815367%20%5B/url) | B (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815368.html#msg815368%20%5B/url) | C (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815369.html#msg815369%20%5B/url) | D (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815370.html#msg815370%20%5B/url)

Scene 7 from White Nights, Op.75 № 10 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg816086.html#msg816086)

Canzona (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg827075.html#msg827075), Op.77a № 1 (org solo)

Gigue (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg827138.html#msg827138), Op.77a № 2 (org solo)

26 February De profundis, Op.78 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg396045.html#msg396045) [ Jaya Lakshminarayan & friends ]

Mirage, Op.79a (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg845632.html#msg845632) (alto fl, cl, pf)

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, Op.80 carol for choir, brass quintet, organ & timpani (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg805187.html#msg805187)

Moonrise, Op.84 for brass quintet. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767632.html#msg767632) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

Moonrise, Op.84a for flute choir in six parts. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg761602.html#msg761602) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

15 March Passion rehearsal A (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/dress-rehearsal.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal B (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/shut-up-n-let-music-do-talkin-some-more.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal C (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/corrivideum.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

Conclusion of the 19 Mar 2010 performance by Sine Nomine of the St John Passion, Op.92:

http://www.youtube.com/v/8netMuAHFkI

12 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/revisiting-moon.html) [ k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble (Bloom/Henning/Cienniwa) ]

18 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/later-at-kings.html) [ Bloom/Henning ]

23 May pre-concert rehearsal (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/05/rehearsal-day-of.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

22 June recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/ande-then-there-was-library.html) [ N. Chamberlain/B. Chamberlain/Henning ]

Love is the spirit of this church (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg694587.html#msg694587), Op.85 № 3

Nicodemus brings myrrh and aloes for the burial of the Christ (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg739688.html#msg739688), Op.85 № 4 for cello & piano | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/nicodemus-brings-myrrh-aloes)

For God so loved the world, after Op.87 № 9 {Would you like the Doxology with that?} Yes (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784410.html#msg784410) | No (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784446.html#msg784446) | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/for-god-so-loved-the-world)

The Passion According to St John (http://www.mediafire.com/?wdpk77t7m042s7o), Op.92 (on MediaFire, courtesy of Johan)

Lutosawski’s Lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648397.html#msg648397), Op.96a № 1 (string quartet)

Marginalia (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg647890.html#msg647890), Op.96a № 2 (string quartet)

Après-lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649237.html#msg649237), Op.96a № 3 (string quartet)

Score of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444980.html#msg444980)

MIDI of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg436576.html#msg436576)

Score of Suspension Bridge (In Dave's Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444979.html#msg444979)

MIDI of Suspension Bridge (In Dave's Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444978.html#msg444978)

Score of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg445883.html#msg445883)

MIDI of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg446478.html#msg446478)

Cato's analysis of the Viola Sonata (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg785714.html#msg785714)

Johan's MediaFire folder, including the whole of Dana's première performance of the Viola Sonata (http://www.mediafire.com/?nnp5543z74szn)

Discreet Erasures (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg872593.html#msg872593), Op.99 for orchestra

Angular Whimsies, Op.100a (bass clarinet, percussion [two players] & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767841.html#msg767841)

Whimsy brevis, Op.100b (bass flute & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg769046.html#msg769046)

http://www.youtube.com/v/OAp3w15ISl4

How to Tell (Chasing the Tail of Nothing), Op.103 (alto flute, clarinet & frame drum); 7 June 2014 performance (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-how-to-tell-chasing-the-tail-of-nothing-op-103-7-june-14)

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648257.html#msg648257), Op.104 № 4

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649947.html#msg649947), Op.104 № 5

Kyrie (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg644073.html#msg644073), Op.106 № 1

Gloria (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg980747.html#msg980747), Op.106 № 2

Credo (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg869962.html#msg869962), Op.106 № 3

Sanctus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772439.html#msg869778), Op.106 № 4

(The Sanctus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg871446.html#msg871446), arranged for tuba quartet)

Agnus Dei (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg773090.html#msg773090), Op.106 № 5 || Première by Triad (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895337.html#msg895337)

Brothers, If They Only Knew It (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780342.html#msg780342), saxophone quartet (after Op.106 № 5)

In the Artist's Studio (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg879937.html#msg880118), Op.107, for 17 winds & harp

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

Organ Sonata, Op.108
Mvt 1: Eritis sicut Deus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg706128.html#msg706128)
Mvt 2: . . . scientes bonum . . . (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg709377.html#msg709377)
Mvt 3: . . . et malum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg714290.html#msg714290)


Thoreau in Concord Jail (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708916.html#msg708916), Op.109 for clarinet solo

http://www.youtube.com/v/OnLYQ748aEg

Airy Distillates (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648674.html#msg648674), Op.110 for flute solo

Annabel Lee (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg704486.html#msg704486), Op.111 for vocal quartet

http://www.youtube.com/v/tN3aMOrzEb8

Misapprehension (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708245.html#msg708245), Op.112 for clarinet choir

Misapprehension (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg920903.html#msg920903), Op.112a for strings

The Mystic Trumpeter (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg831867.html#msg831867), Op.113 № 1 for soprano & clarinet

Après-mystère (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737681.html#msg737681), Op.113 № 2 for flute & clarinet And MIDI (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737682.html#msg737682)

http://www.youtube.com/v/7RhH161HhlA

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg756625.html#msg756625), Op.114 № 1 for clarinet & marimba

(very nearly) what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg812042.html#msg812042), Op.114 № 5 for bass clarinet & marimba

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777532.html#msg777532), Op.114a for clarinet, mandocello & double bass

My Island Home (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg766258.html#msg766258), Op.115 for percussion ensemble

http://www.youtube.com/v/hlh61D6COvU

Plotting (y is the new x) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765893.html#msg765893), Op.116 for violin & harpsichord

http://www.youtube.com/v/2vKGfppo0o8

Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg768713.html#msg768713), Op.117 (fl, cl in A, gtr & cb) [ and at Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-jazz-for) ]

When the morning stars sang together, and the sons of God shouted for joy (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770046.html#msg770046), Op.118 № 1 (shakuhachi, drum & handbell choir)

http://www.youtube.com/v/79tPHWpH3UI

Divinum mysterium (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg775091.html#msg775091), Op.118 № 2 (choir unison & handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/MPr7NhE2-Bs

Easter Stikheron (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784746.html#msg784746), Op.118 № 3 (choir SATB & handbells)

Welcome, Happy Morning!, Op.118 № 4 (handbells)

My Lord, What a Morning (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg787524.html#msg787524), Op.118 № 5 (choir & handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/AJzV-RxXiIk

Hymtunes Moscow & Te Deum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg799287.html#msg799287), Op.118 № 6 (handbells)

Musette (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg799287.html#msg799287), Op.118 № 7 (handbells)

Psalm 130 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780713.html#msg780713), Op.118 № 8 [ I think ] (clarinet & bass voice) [work-in-progress]

The Crystalline Ship (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777531.html#msg777531), Op.119 № 1 (mezzo-soprano & baritone saxophone)

I Saw People Walking Around Like Trees (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg782776.html#msg782776), Op.120 (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum)

http://www.youtube.com/v/E0_-CTvtSS8

... illa existimans quia hortulanus esset .... (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg822022.html#msg822022), Op.121 (vc/pf)

14 Dec 2014 performance of Le tombeau de W.A.G., Op.122 (https://soundcloud.com/htumc-music-program/01-le-tombeau-de-wag?in=htumc-music-program/sets/christmas-concert-14-dec-2014)

Le tombeau de W.A.G. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg792109.html#msg792109), Op.122a (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum) Audio (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-le-tombeau-de-wag-op122a)

A Song of Remembrance, Op.123 (mixed chorus SAB & pf)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg828719)

http://www.youtube.com/v/kU682jFNG4w

The Mysterious Fruit, Op.124 (mezzo-soprano & marimba)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg866146)

The Mysterious Fruit, Op.124a (mezzo-soprano & pf)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg869135)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 (2 vn/va)
№ 1 "Children's Song" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg823454.html#msg823454)
№ 2 "Autumn Leaves (Wind Effect)" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg844320.html#msg844320)
№ 3 "Scampering Squirrels" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg846592.html#msg846592)
№ 4 "Pond at Twilight" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847113.html#msg847113)
№ 5 "The Gnomes (Paul's Garden)" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg847919)
№ 6 "Cheerful Song on the Wing" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg867035)
№ 7 "The Avocado in Winter" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg867133)


In the shadow of the kindly Star (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg844302.html#msg844302), Op.126 № 1 (violin solo and handbell choir)

I Want Jesus to Walk With Me (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg934693.html#msg934693), Op.126 № 2 (choir SATB unaccompanied) NEW & IMPROVED !! [ Version for brass quintet (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg934486.html#msg934486) ]

Variations on a Basque Carol (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg856400.html#msg856400), Op.126 № 3 (clarinet unaccompanied)

Variations on a Basque Carol (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg934417.html#msg934417), Op.126 № 3 (flute unaccompanied)

Beach Balls (Red) , Op.126 № 5 (org solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg896271.html#msg896271)

Pat-A-Pan (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg920914.html#msg920914msg844302), Op.126 № 6 (handbell choir)

Gabriel's Message (Basque Carol) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg934413.html#msg934413), Op.126 № 7

Little Suite, Op.127 (vc & pf)
№ 1 "Summer Song" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851437.html#msg851437)
№ 2 "Valentine" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851437.html#msg867353)
№ 3 "Sparrows Hopping on the Wet Sidewalk" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906166.html#msg906166) || MIDI on YT (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mbeg-pyJfvI&list=PLFZD0TBMaPuXbxstv6cQeRGw1tTS1mZBM)

Notebook for Elaina & Anna, Op.128 № 1 "Out for a Walk" (fl/a sx) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851363.html#msg851363)

From the Pit of a Cave in the Cloud, Op.129, soprano & chamber group (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg929490.html#msg929490)

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

The Young Lady Holding a Phone in Her Teeth, Op.130 (double wind quintet) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg978189.html#msg978189) || The première on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karl-henning-756715731/the-young-lady-holding-a-phone-in-her-teeth-op130)

Visions fugitives de nouveau, Op.131 (pf solo)
№ 1: One Leaf (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg904373.html#msg904373)
№ 2: Versuch eines Milonga (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905203.html#msg905203)
№ 3: Beneath the Clear Sky (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905823.html#msg905823)
№ 4: That Tickles! (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905868.html#msg905868)
№ 5: Stephen Goes to California (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905880.html#msg905880)
№ 6: Kay's Blue Crabs (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905898.html#msg905898)
№ 7: Questionable Insistence (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905904.html#msg905904)
№ 8: Morning Prayer (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906036.html#msg906036)

https://www.youtube.com/v/FfL_20Sksc8

№ 9: Bunny Keeping Still (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906077.html#msg906077)
№ 10: Gamboling Squirrels (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906078.html#msg906078)
№ 11: The Street Musician (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906783.html#msg906783)
№ 12: The Shade of an Oak (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906789.html#msg906789)
№ 13: "Could you change one more thing?" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907005.html#msg907005)
№ 14: Waiting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907009.html#msg907009)
№ 15: Bicycling in Boston Common (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907002.html#msg907002)
№ 16: Mist on the Harbor (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907205.html#msg907205)
№ 17: Peter Moves to Montréal (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907206.html#msg907206)
№ 18: Seeing a Long-Since-Cancelled Stamp (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907207.html#msg907207)
№ 19: ... but his mind is elsewhere (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907528.html#msg907528)
№ 20: Starless Summer Night (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907530.html#msg907530) || MIDI on YT (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxjZWHrSBk0&list=PLFZD0TBMaPuXnfPJDhCKfIhkI_1eLROX9)

Neither do I condemn thee, Op.132 for flute duet  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg916020.html#msg916020)

A whimsical Canon:

http://www.youtube.com/v/B6xeqrcavUQ

Saltmarsh Stomp, Op.134 for clarinet choir in 15 parts (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg924808.html#msg924808)

http://www.youtube.com/v/7DCc2sD2KAk

Ear Buds (The dream of a young man in the woods, listening), Op.135 for symphonic band (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg922013.html#msg922013)

http://www.youtube.com/v/ZSMo90L5xJA

Darkest Doings {work-in-progress} ... or not 8)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg926870.html#msg926870)

Clarinet Sonata, Op.136, movement 1: Another Think Coming (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg950104.html#msg950104)

Clarinet Sonata, Op.136, movement 2: « Boulez est mort » (Wounding Silence) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg981736.html#msg981736) | work-in-progress

Op.137: A Sheaf of Bliss

Things Like Bliss, version 1 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg942768.html#msg942768), Op.137 № 1a

Things Like Bliss, version 2 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg942769.html#msg942769), Op.137 № 1b

Considering My Bliss Options (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg956812.html#msg956812), Op.137 № 2 (clarinet & horn in F) work-in-progress

Liv Plays Scrabble (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg944912.html#msg944912), Op.137 № 3 (shakuhachi & toy piano)

Out From the Unattended Baggage (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg981321.html#msg981321), Op.137 № 4 (flute, clarinet & bassoon)

sand dance (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg981347.html#msg981347), Op.137 № 5 (flute  & harp)

Oxygen Footprint, Op.138 (flute, viola & harp)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg994507.html#msg994507)

Brightest and Best (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg944099.html#msg944099), Op.139 № 1 (mixed choir)

Precious Lord (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg955353.html#msg955353), Op.139 № 4 (mixed choir and organ)

Paschal Carillon (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg955471.html#msg955471), Op.139 № 5 (handbell choir)

What Wondrous Love (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg955387.html#msg955387), Op.139 № 6 (mixed choir and handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/dXMra6BvZew

Mistaken for the Sacred, Op.141 (percussion solo & fixed media)

http://www.youtube.com/v/dcofMh91_7M

In dulci jubilo (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1000655.html#msg1000655), Op.142 № 1 (fl, hn, handbell choir, youth and adult choirs, organ)

In dulci jubilo (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1020521.html#msg1020521), Op.142 № 1a (2 fl, ob, cl, hn, ta, handbells, glock, strings, youth and adult choirs)

New Year's Carol (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1020715.html#msg1020715), Op.142 № 2 (unison choir & organ)

Symphony № 1 (mercy!), Op.143

i. Allegro molto (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1029730.html#msg1029730)

http://www.youtube.com/v/-WCZ77mt2aE

ii. Larghetto (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1029786.html#msg1029786)

http://www.youtube.com/v/JpI9Zr8rqW4

iii. Vivo assai (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1034212.html#msg1034212)

8 Oct 2013 recital at King's Chapel (http://instantencore.com/music/details.aspx?PId=5106840)

Henningmusick at ReverbNation (http://www.reverbnation.com/karlhenning).

Henningmusick at Instant Encore (http://instantencore.com/contributor/contributor.aspx?CId=5142566).

About an hour's worth of Henningmusick, too, at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1)

The 9th Ear at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/9th-ear).


And: Maria appears on the evening news in DC (http://www.wjla.com/articles/2014/04/cold-weather-approaches-cherry-blossoms-pass-peak-102154.html).

Maria's harpsichord (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg922817.html#msg922817)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 20, 2017, 11:51:15 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 10, 2016, 05:18:28 AM
http://www.americancomposers.org/2016/09/05/underwood-new-music-readings-commission-2017/ (http://www.americancomposers.org/2016/09/05/underwood-new-music-readings-commission-2017/)

Just submitted the first movement of the symphony to this.  Recall that nothing doing was the response to Discreet Erasures, so hopes are not exactly high.

But, you don't get rejected if you don't apply . . . .

QuoteIf Selected

Composers will be notified Late January 2017.

So, there remains a chance.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 20, 2017, 05:44:38 PM
No reason not to trot this out, at last:

http://www.youtube.com/v/3mZaW-OEox8

And:  I have given the score (hard copy, by hand) to a Boston conductor.  So, the process has begun.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 21, 2017, 01:44:21 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 20, 2017, 05:44:38 PM
And:  I have given the score (hard copy, by hand) to a Boston conductor.  So, the process has begun.

This is a wonderful story (even if nothing should come of it).  Early Thursday, when the piece was nearly done, I wrote to Stephen Symchych, a violinist who has played some Henningmusick in times past, to share the (imminent) news, and to ask if he knew any conductor(s) who might be interested.  He mentioned two (one of whom has decamped to the west coast).

Last night, the Greater Boston Choral Consortium had a "Speed Dating" networking event, and I had registered to attend as a member of Triad.  Yesterday, as I thought, I don't know just whom I might meet at this event;  would it not be on the pathetic side if, when I say, "You know, I've just written a symphony," and the other party says, "Really? May I see it?" . . . on the pathetic side, if I don't have a copy with me?

So I brought two hard copies, not really expecting that there would be anyone to give either of them, but not wanting to be empty-handed.  And lo! whom should I meet last night, but the very conductor yet in the Boston area whom Stephen named in his message of Thursday.  So, he was impressed by the fact that I had just written a symphony, and possibly further impressed by the fact that I had a score to pass across the table to him.  He leafed a bit through it as the conversation went on, his face was not easy to read.  When the bell rang to announce the next stage of the "Speed Dating," he closed the score respectfully, and started to proffer it towards me, but I welcomed him to take it with him and examine at his ease.

I followed up with an email message to the address available at his website.  And . . . we shall see.


In chat with Charles Turner (the other Triad member there) immediately after, he said, "Fortune favors the prepared.  You were ready with that score."
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on January 21, 2017, 02:47:53 PM
Dr. Karl Henning, please also write an autobiography one day! That is a really cool story and I really can't wait to read about how everything turns out with this symphony of yours!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 23, 2017, 03:02:38 PM
With the Symphony done . . . some progress on the 2nd movement of the Clarinet Sonata.

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 24, 2017, 05:02:50 AM
Revisiting the first movement (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg950104.html#msg950104) as I continue work on the second.  I sure do enjoy this piece . . . I want to finish writing it, so that I can play it   8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 24, 2017, 05:05:04 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 23, 2017, 03:02:38 PM
With the Symphony done . . . some progress on the 2nd movement of the Clarinet Sonata.

I'll need to modify m.37, of course, otherwise the pianist would need a third hand  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 25, 2017, 04:10:45 AM
Monday evening was the initial/organizational meeting of an experimental music group organized by Pam Marshall (a k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble stalwart) and fellow composer Charles Turner (of the now-probably-defunct 9th Ear).  I can see that there needed to be chat at the outset, but I could have done with starting to actually play sooner – I certainly needed to duck out early, because I have early mornings.  Experimental scores, frequently a kind of guided improvisation, it was all fun as I had anticipated;  and probably everyone who took part felt it was worthwhile.  All things running even, I should be happy to become a part of the endeavor, as long as not much energy beyond musical rehearsal and performance is required of me.

My Problem is, I already have Thursday evenings out for HTUMC choir rehearsal, and (at least 20 weeks out of the season) Monday evenings dedicated to Triad.  I am not at all looking for a third weeknight where I am out – three nights taken away from my own creative work, plus the interference with my beauty rest before I need to report to work for The Man, is more disruption in my routine than I am willing to accept.

On that theme, Monday night's rest was sufficiently curtailed, that yesterday was more of a Zombie Tuesday than I quite like, partly for the downstream effect of my having no juice last night for work on the Clarinet Sonata.  (I did, however, get some nominal work on a piece for my handbell choir, because I do need to have at least two new pieces in their folders for our Back-to-Work rehearsal after church this Sunday coming.)

So, we shall see about the as-yet-unchristened ex. mus. gr.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 25, 2017, 04:12:00 AM
As I review the first movement, and what is at present written of the second, of the Clarinet Sonata, though, I am highly enthusiastic and motivated.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 25, 2017, 02:14:33 PM
I Want Jesus to Walk With Me is the new Danby . . . the handbell choir arrangement.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 25, 2017, 04:45:02 PM
Present state of the 2nd mvt:

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 26, 2017, 07:08:00 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 25, 2017, 04:45:02 PM
Present state of the 2nd mvt:

Now here's a bit of a conundrum . . . and on the lines of being ready to throw out The Outline when musically appropriate.  When I sketched the Grand Plan for the Clarinet Sonata, I "allocated" 12 minutes for the second movement.  (I had likewise "allocated" 12 minutes for the first, which in the event runs about 9 minutes and a half.)  But as I review the present state of the second movement, at the seven-minute mark, I am more than half-wondering whether the movement as is, may not be done (done, provided I make a few adjustments/additions earlier on).  I feel that the cadence I've just written in mm.58-61 is a most appropriate final cadence;  that the movement has already enjoyed convincing 'half-cadential' pauses at mm.20-21, and m.49 (which means I'll probably nudge that double-bar to the end of m.49)

Musically, I have written the second movement just as I intended:  When the clarinet plays, all the material is "found material," recontextualized, as a nod to Ives.  (We might say, Boulez has gone to where this cannot vex him . . . for this movement could only bring him pain . . . .)

– When Ives quotes Beethoven, or a turn-of-the century hymn or popular song, one hears it;  and my experience of listening to Ives use this method is, as if he and I were winking at one another.  Not to say anything against Ives for this (it is part of his style, and of his charm, I think), but I have felt that I should not write my second movement quite like that.  For only one thing, it would likely invite the criticism, "This is what Ives did, only he did it better."  Ives could do what he did, when he did it;  here in the 21st century, I cannot pretend that all this time has not passed, and I can somehow do "just as Ives did."  I even doubt that I should yield a list of the sources for the clarinet line, lest the shared knowledge invite the wink.  So I rather believe this must remain . . . an enigma

Well, I have reached a point in the second movement where I do not feel I can just go on in the same vein for the remaining five minutes of the allotment (–although, maybe tomorrow I shall feel that there is five minutes more to be written–) but neither do I want to write an internal contrast within this movement, waiting for the contrast of the third movement (which will be clarinet unaccompanied, as a kind of answer to the extended piano solo beginning of the second).  Or, maybe it is better to say that, as I review the second movement as is, I feel it is more or less complete.

So, this is the puzzle I am presently turning in my mind.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: kishnevi on January 26, 2017, 07:27:29 AM
Two observations

Did you intend for the first and second movements to be equal length? If no, then it does not matter, but if yes, wouldn't you want to extend the length of the second movement from its current length?

Re mm. 38 and 48
IANAPianist, but are they truly playable by a person with a normal hand span?  I see you spotted this with m. 37, but those measures also seem to require some digital stretching.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mahlerian on January 26, 2017, 07:32:22 AM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on January 26, 2017, 07:27:29 AM
Two observations

Did you intend for the first and second movements to be equal length? If no, then it does not matter, but if yes, wouldn't you want to extend the length of the second movement from its current length?

Re mm. 38 and 48
IANAPianist, but are they truly playable by a person with a normal hand span?  I see you spotted this with m. 37, but those measures also seem to require some digital stretching.

Maybe it's a winking homage to those unplayable chords in Boulez's Second Sonata.   ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: kishnevi on January 26, 2017, 07:47:30 AM
Alternatively, go full Darmstadt and use an elbow to play an outer voice or use a nose to play the inner voice.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 26, 2017, 08:15:14 AM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on January 26, 2017, 07:47:30 AM
Alternatively, go full Darmstadt and use an elbow to play an outer voice or use a nose to play the inner voice.

No, no, I believe in all these notes  8)

Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on January 26, 2017, 07:27:29 AM
Two observations

Did you intend for the first and second movements to be equal length? If no, then it does not matter, but if yes, wouldn't you want to extend the length of the second movement from its current length?

I'm not inflexibly committed to the idea of the first two movements running the same duration by the clock;  it's not a bad idea, and I thought it a good idea when I was drawing up the first scheme.  Your question does remind me—the first movement isn't twelve minutes "any more," either:  should (or "should") the second movement be 9-½ minutes long, to "match" the first?  Will the second movement take on another 150 seconds, artfully?

Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on January 26, 2017, 07:27:29 AM
Re mm. 38 and 48
IANAPianist, but are they truly playable by a person with a normal hand span?  I see you spotted this with m. 37, but those measures also seem to require some digital stretching.

Thank you for looking so closely!  This is, of course, exactly the sort of benefit I've enjoyed from GMG in the past:  another pair of eyes, and the question, "Does what you've notated here actually work?"  In m. 38, the tempo is slow enough that I don't think anything demands the impossible from either hand . . . but it does require a nimble touch, and the pianist will probably memorize the measure, because he just has to know where each hand goes and when.  And I think m.48 much easier, really.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 26, 2017, 09:35:32 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 26, 2017, 07:08:00 AM


Musically, I have written the second movement just as I intended:  When the clarinet plays, all the material is "found material," recontextualized, as a nod to Ives.  (We might say, Boulez has gone to where this cannot vex him . . . for this movement could only bring him pain . . . .)

– When Ives quotes Beethoven, or a turn-of-the century hymn or popular song, one hears it;  and my experience of listening to Ives use this method is, as if he and I were winking at one another.  Not to say anything against Ives for this (it is part of his style, and of his charm, I think), but I have felt that I should not write my second movement quite like that.  For only one thing, it would likely invite the criticism, "This is what Ives did, only he did it better."  Ives could do what he did, when he did it;  here in the 21st century, I cannot pretend that all this time has not passed, and I can somehow do "just as Ives did." 
So, this is the puzzle I am presently turning in my mind.

Not having seen this at all, I had sent Karl the following comment, after reading through the First Movement:

QuoteThe spirit of Charles Ives hovers above your sonata!  This idea struck me after bar 38!  You have the Boulez bells in multi-dimensional time and the birdcalls a la Messiaen with an Ivesian hymn-tune floating above them in the clarinet!  The effect is brilliant, but brilliance is just typical Henning!

;D  What a coincidence!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 26, 2017, 09:41:01 AM
I guess it worked, and in an aptly subtle manner . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 26, 2017, 10:31:12 AM
This exchange has been very helpful, thanks, Jeffrey, Ben & Leo.  Resolved:

I can see what my musical work will be, this weekend.

Thanks, again!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 26, 2017, 11:59:19 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 26, 2017, 08:15:14 AM

Thank you for looking so closely!  This is, of course, exactly the sort of benefit I've enjoyed from GMG in the past:  another pair of eyes, and the question, "Does what you've notated here actually work?" In m. 38, the tempo is slow enough that I don't think anything demands the impossible from either hand . . . but it does require a nimble touch, and the pianist will probably memorize the measure, because he just has to know where each hand goes and when.  And I think m.48 much easier, really.

No, I see no problem, with the caveat that those top treble whole notes will certainly fade away before the end of the bar, especially when the 5 ad libitum notes are played.

And for those 5 notes, you might want to indicate with an additional { on the staves as to which hand would be better for them.  Or just let the pianist decide! 0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 27, 2017, 01:17:22 AM
Content to let the pianist decide.  I think of the conversation I had with Mary Jane Rupert over the Lost Waters pieces, and (while everything was playable) she pointed some things which might have been notated otherwise.  I asked, "Should I make these changes to the score?" "No," she assured me, "each player will distribute the hands as he or she wishes, so leave it notated as is."

And the brittle high notes:  that is one of the things I enjoy about "leave the pedal down" passages: the higher the note, the sooner it drops out.

. . . you know, my musical mind has been so agreeably engaged with the "problem," I almost think the second movement will expand out to 12 minutes.  I am not at all certain that it will;  but, it just might.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 30, 2017, 08:59:06 AM
Well, very little of this weekend's musical work went toward the Op.136 . . . I marked two pieces for my handbell choir so that we should have material to rehearse after church yesterday.  And since I am conducting Triad in a piece by our own Thomas Stumpf, it was time I rolled up my sleeves and learnt the piece.  There was other busy-ness over the weekend, and I got in good doses of rest.

All I really did in the way of work for Boulez est mort, was that I penciled the titles of more tunes to work in.

Triad rehearsal is tonight, so that will pretty much be my evening.
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 30, 2017, 11:59:23 AM
Well, and a very nice message, the first of the conductors to return to me:

QuoteEnjoyed looking over/listening to your new symphony. It's a fascinating work, and you've obviously been working hard and developing your talents. Congratulations.

RE the possibility of a performance, we conductors working today are very much limited in what we can program by various institutional "rules".....  Anything beyond 7-9 minutes in length - especially a new work (gasp!) - is simply not possible except under an extremely unlikely set of circumstances. Sigh....

Please feel free to forward future works - I'd be happy to review them. Congratulations on your new symphony, and thank you very much.

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 30, 2017, 12:26:12 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 30, 2017, 11:59:23 AM

...RE the possibility of a performance, we conductors working today are very much limited in what we can program by various institutional "rules".....  Anything beyond 7-9 minutes in length is simply not possible... -


An epitaph for the Short-Attention Span Kulcher!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: kishnevi on January 30, 2017, 08:12:08 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 30, 2017, 11:59:23 AM
Well, and a very nice message, the first of the conductors to return to me:

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Presumably the time limit reflects a practice of using new music ,(when used at all,) as an opener or a filler in a concert made up of tried and trues. 

So your next challenge might be an orchestral piece of 8 minutes duration.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 31, 2017, 02:22:20 AM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on January 30, 2017, 08:12:08 PM
Presumably the time limit reflects a practice of using new music ,(when used at all,) as an opener or a filler in a concert made up of tried and trues. 

So your next challenge might be an orchestral piece of 8 minutes duration.

Sound analysis  8) Aye, a little down the road, I'll devise a short opener within the orchestra's reach. (Discreet Erasures would be way out of their reach.)  The victory here is in getting this conductor's attention and musical respect anew.)

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 31, 2017, 06:26:19 AM
Excellent Triad rehearsal last night.  It would not be seemly for me to speak too well of my part of the rehearsal;  the conductor himself felt we made "a good start."  The piece is in many passages a challenge for the singers, and many of them were probably sight-reading last night.  (Fair disclosure: apart from the piece which I prepared myself to conduct last night, I was largely sight-reading, myself.  Mind you, I'm a dashed good sight-reader.)

Since we are a collective, and no reasonable opinion is disdained, in the past the practice was to welcome notes with responses/questions from the singers on any of the conductors' work.  For this go, Julian had the capital idea of encouraging the conductors to tag a "buddy" (who may or may not be one of the other conductors for that program).  On one hand, I feel that I am a reasonably effective conductor;  on t'other, there is no denying I can improve . . . so I did select a "buddy," from whom I've not yet heard.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 31, 2017, 10:08:47 AM
Listening to this—that I do so today is an accident of observing the passing of John Wetton—I remember how this was quite possibly The recording with electric guitar which has had the greatest impact upon my musical life when I listened to it, not quite by chance, at the tender age of 19. Or 20.

http://www.youtube.com/v/CVb2tnFN5AA
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 03, 2017, 01:56:51 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 02, 2016, 07:54:43 AM
No, this typo will not stand, man!

It is at last official that Out From the Unattended Baggage (flute, clarinet & bassoon) was not selected by the trio who placed the call.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on February 09, 2017, 11:47:58 AM
Any Henningmusick for the clavichord (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6VWYU97kt4)?
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 09, 2017, 12:14:57 PM
Not as yet.

My old mate from Buffalo, Houston Dunleavy has just begun directing the music in an Anglican parish "down under," a parish who enjoy the services of a fine organist. So I've sent him the De profundis.

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 21, 2017, 08:51:53 AM
Good Triad rehearsal last night.  It was my first, after an absence of two weeks, so for this reason alone, the fact that we made fair progress on Thomas Stumpf's Dear Uncle Stranger is gravy.

The possibility of having Ear Buds read at NEC must be pushed out to March of 2018.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 23, 2017, 08:24:06 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 02, 2016, 12:36:45 PM
The duo who are commissioning the pieces specifically want dance (or, dance-inflected) pieces, so that title will not do, I don't think.  So we have instead sand dance.

An interesting message came, not to advise me that my submission was not among those accepted, but apologizing for a delay (due to site/organization admin matters) in the process.

So the rejection email may still come in!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 26, 2017, 02:59:30 AM
Yesterday, we had a very good rehearsal of Sound + Sight (the musical component).  It is, of course, the first we've gotten together to play it since summer, when we performed it twice one Saturday afternoon on the Greenway.  So, there were a couple of places where we had to re-learn how to pace things to match the fixed media.  But overall, and as anticipated, it pretty much came right back to us.

I also learnt how to change noteheads efficiently in Sibelius, as I needed to notate out a psalm tone for an "edition" of Psalm 51 for the HTUMC choir to sing for the Ash Wednesday service, and which I wanted to be able to show them after church this morning (so that they are not sight-reading at the brief rehearsal before the 7pm service Wednesday).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 27, 2017, 03:30:49 AM
I did hear from another conductor (as yet only the second of the lot to whom I have sent it 'round) yesterday, who has a concert coming up this week, and he will look at the Symphony afterward.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 27, 2017, 09:43:54 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 09, 2016, 10:56:56 AM
http://www.americancomposers.org/2015/10/06/unmr-submission-guidelines-2016/

I chanced (and quite possibly the same way — via a Facebook event) upon this year's call.  Obviously, I was not beginning the symphony with this in mind, but . . . since I cannot resubmit Discreet Erasures, it seems only appropriate to submit the Allegro molto this year.

Hey, you never know.

Well, now we know:  the official rejection e-mail came in this afternoon.

Just reporting;  after all, rejections are fairly routine.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 04, 2017, 05:43:54 PM
Okay, the alternate version of Mistaken for the Sacred, for two flutes, horn and fixed media (Op.141a) is done.

Which, since we need to rehearse it on Wednesday evening, is far and away the good thing.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 06, 2017, 03:43:37 AM
There is a chance that Ensemble Aubade may play the Oxygen Footprint at the 24 March Somerville concert.

We rehearse Mistaken for the Sacred (as well as Sound + Sight) this Wednesday evening.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 06, 2017, 05:18:02 AM
Oh, and I am hoping that Thomas will be game to play the first movement of the Clarinet Sonata.

My hopeful program then would be:

Mistaken for the Sacred, Op.141a (première)
Carol Epple & Peter H. Bloom, flutes
Pamela Marshall, horn
(plus fixed media)

Oxygen Footprint, Op.138
Peter H. Bloom, flute
Francis Grimes, viola
Mary Jane Rupert, harp

Zen on the Wing, Op.114 № 2
Peter H. Bloom, flute
kh, clarinet

just what everyone was expecting, Op.114a
Another Think Coming (first movement of the Clarinet Sonata, Op.136, première)
kh, clarinet
Thomas Stumpf, piano

Sound + Sight, Op.140
Maria Bablyak, Irina Pisarenko, artists
Carol Epple & Peter H. Bloom, flutes
kh, clarinet
Pamela Marshall, horn
(plus fixed media)


Which is in all about an hour of music.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 07, 2017, 01:41:47 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 06, 2017, 03:43:37 AM
There is a chance that Ensemble Aubade may play the Oxygen Footprint at the 24 March Somerville concert.

This is confirmed!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 07, 2017, 09:01:09 AM
Final Program:

Mistaken for the Sacred, Op.141a (première)
Carol Epple & Peter H. Bloom, flutes
Pamela Marshall, horn
(plus fixed media)

Oxygen Footprint, Op.138 (New England première)
Peter H. Bloom, flute
Francis Grimes, viola
Mary Jane Rupert, harp

Zen on the Wing, Op.114 № 2
Peter H. Bloom, flute
kh, clarinet

just what everyone was expecting, Op.114a (New England première)
kh, clarinet
Thomas Stumpf, piano

Sound + Sight, Op.140
Maria Bablyak, Irina Pisarenko, artists
Carol Epple & Peter H. Bloom, flutes
kh, clarinet
Pamela Marshall, horn
(plus fixed media)

52 minutes of music, give or take;  so a good program with no intermission.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on March 07, 2017, 09:04:53 AM
Excellent news, Karl! I hope there will be a recording. 8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 07, 2017, 09:43:57 AM
Lord willin' and the creek don't rise!  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 08, 2017, 03:15:45 AM
In response to the attached, came this:


O M G SAVAGERY! That is the best title out there! I am very intrigued I will have to try and make it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on March 08, 2017, 07:18:30 AM
Let's hope that some of Boston's Grand Poobahs of Music decide to attend! 0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 08, 2017, 07:28:25 AM
Oh, thanks for the reminder!  I must send a notice to the Boston Music Intelligencer.  They won't send anyone;  but I don't want the reason that they don't cover another of my concerts to be, that they were not aware.


::)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mahlerian on March 08, 2017, 08:41:57 AM
I'll be interested in hearing a version of Mistaken for the Sacred that combines the electronics with live performance.  Keep us posted.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 08, 2017, 10:37:27 AM
Can you make it to Somerville?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 09, 2017, 07:31:17 AM
In fact . . .

Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 07, 2017, 09:01:09 AM
Oxygen Footprint, Op.138a (New England première)
Peter H. Bloom, flute
Francis Grimes, viola
Mary Jane Rupert, piano

This will be the pf version of the Footprint.

Excellent rehearsal of both Mistaken for the Sacred and Sound + Sight with The Band last night.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mahlerian on March 09, 2017, 08:57:33 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 08, 2017, 10:37:27 AM
Can you make it to Somerville?

I hope so, but we'll see.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 11, 2017, 04:39:26 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 08, 2017, 07:28:25 AM
Oh, thanks for the reminder!  I must send a notice to the Boston Music Intelligencer.

Done.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 11, 2017, 04:42:10 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 27, 2017, 03:30:49 AM
I did hear from another conductor (as yet only the second of the lot to whom I have sent it 'round) yesterday, who has a concert coming up this week, and he will look at the Symphony afterward.

Well, I did hear from another conductor about the piece;  he's a chap who does not presently have a band to lead, but whose opinion I value.  He has made me welcome to reach out to two of his colleagues, so I must proof the re-flowed score, and then . . . we shall see, again.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 13, 2017, 03:59:29 AM
And with a nod of thanks to arpeggio, I've sent some band/wind chamber scores to a director for consideration.


Triad rehearsal tonight;  and after the snows, I've been engaged to substitute to lead a sectional rehearsal for another church choir on Wednesday evening.  And then, Thursday we rehearse The k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble some more.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on March 13, 2017, 04:02:10 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 13, 2017, 03:59:29 AM
And with a nod of thanks to arpeggio, I've sent some band/wind chamber scores to a director for consideration.


Triad rehearsal tonight;  and after the snows, I've been engaged to substitute to lead a sectional rehearsal for another church choir on Wednesday evening.  And then, Thursday we rehearse The k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble some more.

Congrats, Karl!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 13, 2017, 04:11:33 AM
Thanks, Greg!  Proofing the 98-pp. score of the Symphony, so that I can send (a) refreshed Sibelius files to Lux Nova, and (b) the PDF score to a couple of conductors to review.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 13, 2017, 09:59:07 AM
Had a wild dream last night that I visited Zappa at his home.  Not his home as it really was, but a cozy two-story house as one might find outside of Bennington, Vermont.  Red house.  We spent hours (as it seemed in the dream) talking about music.  When I say it was a wild dream, I mean in how perfectly ordinary and at-home the visit was.

Saturday night I had dreamt that an orchestra conductor want to do my symphony.

So, for whatever reason, I have had a surfeit of pleasant, and musical, dreams lately.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 14, 2017, 09:40:04 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 08, 2017, 07:28:25 AM
Oh, thanks for the reminder!  I must send a notice to the Boston Music Intelligencer.  They won't send anyone;  but I don't want the reason that they don't cover another of my concerts to be, that they were not aware.

Well, whatever else, they've sent a message acknowledging my listing.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 16, 2017, 10:25:11 AM
Well, a "mid-profile" choral organization is searching for a new music director;  I wrote for details of applying.  On balance, I am of the opinion that it is a position I could probably fill, in musical terms;  however, I lack the résumé elements which they will require, in order to consider me a serious candidate.  It is perhaps not so very different from the times when I find a music teaching opening, but because I have no track record working in academia, I am a non-starter.  Of course, it is not as if I were flipping burgers at a White Castle.  Nevertheless, there may be no realistic prospect for me to earn a living in any way, other than in a musically underutilized capacity.  It really only stings when I think that I could earn more, teaching music, for instance.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on March 16, 2017, 12:19:55 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 16, 2017, 10:25:11 AM
Well, a "mid-profile" choral organization is searching for a new music director;  I wrote for details of applying.  On balance, I am of the opinion that it is a position I could probably fill, in musical terms;  however, I lack the résumé elements which they will require, in order to consider me a serious candidate.  It is perhaps not so very different from the times when I find a music teaching opening, but because I have no track record working in academia, I am a non-starter.  Of course, it is not as if I were flipping burgers at a White Castle.  Nevertheless, there may be no realistic prospect for me to earn a living in any way, other than in a musically underutilized capacity.  It really only stings when I think that I could earn more, teaching music, for instance.

Oh for the good old days, when a handful of compositions was enough to make you the head of The Saint Petersburg Conservatory, even though you had no experience in academia, were only 27, and had been privately tutored by Balakirev, who found academia stultifying! 8)   ;)

Maybe being in the Russian Navy helped? $:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 16, 2017, 12:21:42 PM
I could try!  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 17, 2017, 11:28:19 AM
Good rehearsal last night;  the concert a week from tonight should be mighty good.  There should be a video document (after all, the artists are creating work on the spot).

Do still need to arrange a rehearsal with Thos.  He is an elusive chap.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 17, 2017, 04:22:04 PM
Okay: rehearsing Zen on the Wing with Peter Sunday, and just what everyone was expecting with Thos before the Triad rehearsal Monday evening.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 19, 2017, 03:00:29 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 17, 2017, 04:22:04 PM
Okay: rehearsing Zen on the Wing with Peter Sunday [....]

Excellent rehearsal.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 21, 2017, 03:52:51 AM
Well, and (at the risk of sounding repetitive) excellent rehearsal of just what everyone was expecting with Thos yester evening.  Which is to say, we pretty much just ran the piece 4 or 5 times.  The first or second time, we stopped at one or two places where we had fallen apart, to reset and repair;  but the nature of the piece (the two of us mostly wildly independent, but on the same track, occasionally realigning at key points) is such that there was little point in trying to single out any one or two passages for practice, but just needed to sail through it a few times.  The piece is a lot of fun to play, and will be the perfect foil after both Oxygen Footprint and Zen on the Wing.

Tonight I have off (although I need to get some handbell music ready for rehearsal after church Sunday).  Tomorrow is the last rehearsal with "the band" for Mistaken for the Sacred and Sound + Sight;  church choir rehearsal Thursday night;  and then, the concert on Friday.  Thos and I will run just what everyone was expecting once at 6:30 Friday;  I expect we'll want to try a couple of bits with the fixed media, to get a sense of how things feel in the space.  And then, it's just going to be a cracking show.
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 21, 2017, 12:13:54 PM
I had ... an idea for my handbell choir, but it depended on my turning up the score for the Requiem Canticles. Which I haven't.

So I may just adapt an earlier handbell choir piece of mine own.

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mahlerian on March 21, 2017, 12:16:30 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 21, 2017, 12:13:54 PM
I had ... an idea for my handbell choir, but it depended on my turning up the score for the Requiem Canticles. Which I haven't.

So I may just adapt an earlier handbell choir piece of mine own.

If you sign up for an account at Boosey and Hawkes' website, you can look at it all you like:
http://www.boosey.com/cr/perusals/score.asp?id=10618
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 21, 2017, 12:17:56 PM
Quote from: Mahlerian on March 21, 2017, 12:16:30 PM
If you sign up for an account at Boosey and Hawkes' website, you can look at it all you like:
http://www.boosey.com/cr/perusals/score.asp?id=10618

Hm, you're right, at that. And I did set up an account. Now, where did I make note of my creds?...

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Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 22, 2017, 04:45:57 PM
Excellent rehearsal.

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 23, 2017, 04:24:44 AM
Last night's k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble rehearsal found both Mistaken for the Sacred and Sound + Sight in complete readiness for tomorrow;  not any surprise for Sound + Sight, as this will be our fourth (!) public performance.  The three rehearsals we have had for Mistaken for the Sacred may well seem something of a crash course . . . there is enough similarity to the numbers in Sound + Sight that it proved easy to learn, as well as a sufficiently distinct character that the first rehearsal took some "warming into" the piece.

Before the full group had gathered, Peter & I rehearsed Zen on the Wing;  it is a piece we have played more than once in the past, so it is most agreeable, both to find that the music does not require much rehearsal, and that we both thing well of it.

Peter reported that the Ensemble Aubade rehearsal of Oxygen Footprint earlier in the day went very well.

As mentioned earlier, Thos & I had a blast reading through just what everyone was expecting Monday;  we'll give it a final pre-concert run-through at 6:15 tomorrow.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 24, 2017, 05:07:07 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 08, 2017, 07:28:25 AM
Oh, thanks for the reminder!  I must send a notice to the Boston Music Intelligencer.  They won't send anyone;  but I don't want the reason that they don't cover another of my concerts to be, that they were not aware.


::)

Those swine did not list my concert on their calendar.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 24, 2017, 07:01:18 AM
Okay, I've called Peter and Charles to ask after some logistical minutiæ (may need an extra extension cord, and where is thermostat, should the space be too cool when I get there?)


I was just busy with the usual kind of things at the desk, but as the workflow slows down, I'll get itchy to head off and get ready for the show . . . .
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 24, 2017, 06:47:12 PM
Big thanks to Mahlerian for coming to the show! Everything went well, and we had a wonderful audience. (Not a large audience, but wonderful.)

Happily, I wasn't the only one who had fun, and everyone is ready to play the program again.

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on March 25, 2017, 04:02:26 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 24, 2017, 05:07:07 AM
Those swine did not list my concert on their calendar.

The Boston Music UNintelligencer!

Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 24, 2017, 06:47:12 PM
Big thanks to Mahlerian for coming to the show! Everything went well, and we had a wonderful audience. (Not a large audience, but wonderful.)

Happily, I wasn't the only one who had fun, and everyone is ready to play the program again.


Nice to hear that the turnout was at least acceptable!  And yes, wonderful that MAHLERIAN attended!!! 8)

As far as the Boston Music UNintelligencer goes, one is tempted to ascribe a malign intention, but these days incompetence pure and galling is more likely. 
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 25, 2017, 04:51:53 AM
The artists after the concert, with the art invented while the music played.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170325/8845805343e54efd25ad5d8744e7a5b6.jpg)

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on March 25, 2017, 05:32:36 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 25, 2017, 04:51:53 AM
The artists after the concert, with the art invented while the music played.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170325/8845805343e54efd25ad5d8744e7a5b6.jpg)


Judging by the great results, the music must've been truly inspiring.

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mahlerian on March 25, 2017, 09:04:51 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 24, 2017, 06:47:12 PM
Big thanks to Mahlerian for coming to the show! Everything went well, and we had a wonderful audience. (Not a large audience, but wonderful.)

Happily, I wasn't the only one who had fun, and everyone is ready to play the program again.

Thank you once again for inviting me.  Oxygen Footprint was exquisite.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 26, 2017, 04:34:41 PM
As yet, only the audio (https://soundcloud.com/karl-henning-756715731/sets/game-of-tones-24-mar-2017).
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 26, 2017, 05:31:26 PM
Thank you, indeed!

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 27, 2017, 12:12:54 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 26, 2017, 04:34:41 PM
As yet, only the audio (https://soundcloud.com/karl-henning-756715731/sets/game-of-tones-24-mar-2017).


I now have the video camera, but with our Triad rehearsal tonight, it will be tomorrow night before I can fiddle with the video files.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on March 27, 2017, 05:21:51 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 27, 2017, 12:12:54 PM

I now have the video camera, but with our Triad rehearsal tonight, it will be tomorrow night before I can fiddle with the video files.

I wait in anticipation as this was a highly inventive piece, Karl. Lovely.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 29, 2017, 07:06:59 AM
Re-post & refresh:

Variations on Wie lieblich est, S.10 (oboe & organ) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg841639.html#msg841639)

Time Was, Op.4 (pf solo)
№ 1: Prelude (Charlottesville) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906467.html#msg906467)
№ 2: Dance (Barefoot Amid Dandelions) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895701.html#msg895701)
№ 3: The Myth of Motion II:  Toccatina (on the Ekaterininsky Canal) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg896186.html#msg896186)


Pictures Only I Can See, Op.11 (pf solo)
№ 1: Spring in Her Step (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg894486.html#msg894486)
№ 2: The Bronze Girl's Spilt Milk (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg894735.html#msg894735)
№ 3: The Myth of Motion I:  Chorale (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895484.html#msg895484)
№ 4: The Sleep-Pavane at the Foot of Frozen Niagara (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg894748.html#msg894748)
№ 5: Petersburg Nocturne (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg893941.html#msg893941)
|| MIDI on YT (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?action_edit=1&list=PLFZD0TBMaPuUXCFckvjggD2-jTTbZ2Eh6)

Little Towns, Low Countries, Op.18 (pf solo)
№ 1: Invention (Mt Hope Avenue, Rochester) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg896759.html#msg896759)
№ 2: Aubade (Lake Canandaigua) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg897041.html#msg897041)
№ 3: Gigue (Glasgow Street, Cornhill) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg897079.html#msg897079)


Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, Op.16 (cl/vn/pf) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg821903.html#msg821903)

Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, Op.16a (cl/pf/prc) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg821934.html#msg821934)

To Melt From a Distance, Op.21 (pf solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895630.html#msg895630)

Gaze Transfixt, Op.23 (pf solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=92.0;attach=42786)

Lutosławski's Lullaby, Op.25a (organ solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg984373.html#msg984373)

Lutosławski's Lullaby, Op.25 (pf solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg899237.html#msg899237)

Fancy on Psalm 80 from the Scottish Psalter, Op.34 № 3, performed by Carson Cooman, on YouTube. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772705.html#msg772705)

O Beauteous Heavenly Light, Op.34 № 2, performed by Carson Cooman, on YouTube. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772705.html#msg866185)

The Allegro grazioso (https://soundcloud.com/htumc-music-program/02-allegro-grazioso?in=htumc-music-program/sets/christmas-concert-14-dec-2014) from the Sinfonietta, Op.38 for brass quintet (some shaky moments)

Journey to the Dayspring, Op.40 on YouTube (http://youtu.be/WaVDqIp5Rt4?t=25m33s)

'Tis Winter Now (Danby), Op.45a (mezzo-soprano, flute & organ) at Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Danby-Tis-Winter-Now-Mezzo-soprano/dp/1631620223/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1419784836&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=karl+henning+danby)

Initiation of Barefoot on the Crowded Road, the former Op.41 (now the Discreet Erasures, Op.99, below) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg870547.html#msg870547)

Danse antique, Op.44 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg892900.html#msg892900)

The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Op.46 for orchestra

http://www.youtube.com/v/als-l2BI0xs

O Gracious Light, Op.50c (two-part choir, piano & organ) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg960575.html#msg960575)

The original Born on Earth to Save Us, Op.52 for Bill Goodwin. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg914182.html#msg914182)

Born on Earth to Save Us, Op.52a for HTUMC. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg914906.html#msg914906)

Joseph and Mary, Op.53a for HTUMC. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg914335.html#msg914335)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part I (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg875355.html#msg875355)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part II (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg875358.html#msg875358)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part I ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754765.html#msg754765)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part II ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754766.html#msg754766)

I Look From Afar, Op.60 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg805683.html#msg805683)

Blue Shamrock, Op.63 for clarinet unaccompanied, at Amazon. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770448.html#msg770448)

Three Things That Begin With "C", Op.65, clarinet & horn :: Original (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg928980.html#msg928980) | Revised (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg929426.html#msg929426)

Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani 1st half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg804573.html#msg804573) | 2nd half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg804574.html#msg804574)

Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani ::  Choral Score 1st half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg833844.html#msg833844) | 2nd half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg833845.html#msg833845)

14 Dec 2014 performance of Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 (https://soundcloud.com/htumc-music-program/12-sweetest-ancient-cradle-song?in=htumc-music-program/sets/christmas-concert-14-dec-2014)

14 Dec 2014 performance of The Snow Lay on the Ground, Op.68a (https://soundcloud.com/htumc-music-program/14-the-snow-lay-on-the-ground?in=htumc-music-program/sets/christmas-concert-14-dec-2014)

Timbrel and Dance, Op.73 [ St Paul's choir plus ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg628919.html#msg628919)

21 Nov 2015 Triad performance of Nuhro, Op.74:  https://www.youtube.com/v/ftFJdcXz7lg

23 Nov 2015 Triad performance of Nuhro, Op.74. (https://soundcloud.com/triad-boston/05-henning-nuhro-op74-23-nov-15)

Scene 1 from White Nights, Op.75 № 2 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg810318.html#msg810318)

Scene 2 from White Nights, Op.75 № 3 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg802028.html#msg802028)

Scene 3a from White Nights, Op.75 № 4 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg801802.html#msg801802)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg813961.html#msg813961)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6, arr. for saxophone choir (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765047.html#msg765047)

Scene 4 from White Nights, Op.75 № 7 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg814083.html#msg814083)

Scene 5 from White Nights, Op.75 № 8 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815364.html#msg815364)

Before-&-after, Finale-VS.-Sibelius exhibits from the Op.75 № 8| A (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815367.html#msg815367%20%5B/url) | B (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815368.html#msg815368%20%5B/url) | C (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815369.html#msg815369%20%5B/url) | D (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815370.html#msg815370%20%5B/url)

Scene 7 from White Nights, Op.75 № 10 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg816086.html#msg816086)

Canzona (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg827075.html#msg827075), Op.77a № 1 (org solo)

Gigue (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg827138.html#msg827138), Op.77a № 2 (org solo)

26 February De profundis, Op.78 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg396045.html#msg396045) [ Jaya Lakshminarayan & friends ]

Mirage, Op.79a (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg845632.html#msg845632) (alto fl, cl, pf)

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, Op.80 carol for choir, brass quintet, organ & timpani (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg805187.html#msg805187)

Moonrise, Op.84 for brass quintet. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767632.html#msg767632) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

Moonrise, Op.84a for flute choir in six parts. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg761602.html#msg761602) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

15 March Passion rehearsal A (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/dress-rehearsal.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal B (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/shut-up-n-let-music-do-talkin-some-more.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal C (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/corrivideum.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

Conclusion of the 19 Mar 2010 performance by Sine Nomine of the St John Passion, Op.92:

http://www.youtube.com/v/8netMuAHFkI

12 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/revisiting-moon.html) [ k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble (Bloom/Henning/Cienniwa) ]

18 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/later-at-kings.html) [ Bloom/Henning ]

23 May pre-concert rehearsal (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/05/rehearsal-day-of.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

22 June recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/ande-then-there-was-library.html) [ N. Chamberlain/B. Chamberlain/Henning ]

Love is the spirit of this church (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg694587.html#msg694587), Op.85 № 3

Nicodemus brings myrrh and aloes for the burial of the Christ (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg739688.html#msg739688), Op.85 № 4 for cello & piano | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/nicodemus-brings-myrrh-aloes)

For God so loved the world, after Op.87 № 9 {Would you like the Doxology with that?} Yes (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784410.html#msg784410) | No (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784446.html#msg784446) | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/for-god-so-loved-the-world)

The Passion According to St John (http://www.mediafire.com/?wdpk77t7m042s7o), Op.92 (on MediaFire, courtesy of Johan)

Lutosawski’s Lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648397.html#msg648397), Op.96a № 1 (string quartet)

Marginalia (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg647890.html#msg647890), Op.96a № 2 (string quartet)

Après-lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649237.html#msg649237), Op.96a № 3 (string quartet)

Score of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444980.html#msg444980)

MIDI of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg436576.html#msg436576)

Score of Suspension Bridge (In Dave's Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444979.html#msg444979)

MIDI of Suspension Bridge (In Dave's Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444978.html#msg444978)

Score of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg445883.html#msg445883)

MIDI of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg446478.html#msg446478)

Cato's analysis of the Viola Sonata (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg785714.html#msg785714)

Johan's MediaFire folder, including the whole of Dana's première performance of the Viola Sonata (http://www.mediafire.com/?nnp5543z74szn)

Discreet Erasures (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg872593.html#msg872593), Op.99 for orchestra

Angular Whimsies, Op.100a (bass clarinet, percussion [two players] & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767841.html#msg767841)

Whimsy brevis, Op.100b (bass flute & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg769046.html#msg769046)

http://www.youtube.com/v/OAp3w15ISl4

How to Tell (Chasing the Tail of Nothing), Op.103 (alto flute, clarinet & frame drum); 7 June 2014 performance (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-how-to-tell-chasing-the-tail-of-nothing-op-103-7-june-14)

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648257.html#msg648257), Op.104 № 4

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649947.html#msg649947), Op.104 № 5

Kyrie (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg644073.html#msg644073), Op.106 № 1

Gloria (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg980747.html#msg980747), Op.106 № 2

Credo (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg869962.html#msg869962), Op.106 № 3

Sanctus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772439.html#msg869778), Op.106 № 4

(The Sanctus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg871446.html#msg871446), arranged for tuba quartet)

Agnus Dei (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg773090.html#msg773090), Op.106 № 5 || Première by Triad (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895337.html#msg895337)

Brothers, If They Only Knew It (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780342.html#msg780342), saxophone quartet (after Op.106 № 5)

In the Artist's Studio (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg879937.html#msg880118), Op.107, for 17 winds & harp

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

Organ Sonata, Op.108
Mvt 1: Eritis sicut Deus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg706128.html#msg706128)
Mvt 2: . . . scientes bonum . . . (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg709377.html#msg709377)
Mvt 3: . . . et malum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg714290.html#msg714290)


Thoreau in Concord Jail (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708916.html#msg708916), Op.109 for clarinet solo

http://www.youtube.com/v/OnLYQ748aEg

Airy Distillates (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648674.html#msg648674), Op.110 for flute solo

Annabel Lee (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg704486.html#msg704486), Op.111 for vocal quartet

http://www.youtube.com/v/tN3aMOrzEb8

Misapprehension (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708245.html#msg708245), Op.112 for clarinet choir

Misapprehension (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg920903.html#msg920903), Op.112a for strings

The Mystic Trumpeter (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg831867.html#msg831867), Op.113 № 1 for soprano & clarinet

Après-mystère (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737681.html#msg737681), Op.113 № 2 for flute & clarinet And MIDI (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737682.html#msg737682)

http://www.youtube.com/v/7RhH161HhlA

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg756625.html#msg756625), Op.114 № 1 for clarinet & marimba

(very nearly) what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg812042.html#msg812042), Op.114 № 5 for bass clarinet & marimba

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777532.html#msg777532), Op.114a for clarinet, mandocello & double bass

My Island Home (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg766258.html#msg766258), Op.115 for percussion ensemble

http://www.youtube.com/v/hlh61D6COvU

Plotting (y is the new x) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765893.html#msg765893), Op.116 for violin & harpsichord

http://www.youtube.com/v/2vKGfppo0o8

Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg768713.html#msg768713), Op.117 (fl, cl in A, gtr & cb) [ and at Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-jazz-for) ]

When the morning stars sang together, and the sons of God shouted for joy (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770046.html#msg770046), Op.118 № 1 (shakuhachi, drum & handbell choir)

http://www.youtube.com/v/79tPHWpH3UI

Divinum mysterium (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg775091.html#msg775091), Op.118 № 2 (choir unison & handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/MPr7NhE2-Bs

Easter Stikheron (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784746.html#msg784746), Op.118 № 3 (choir SATB & handbells)

Welcome, Happy Morning!, Op.118 № 4 (handbells)

My Lord, What a Morning (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg787524.html#msg787524), Op.118 № 5 (choir & handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/AJzV-RxXiIk

Hymtunes Moscow & Te Deum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg799287.html#msg799287), Op.118 № 6 (handbells)

Musette (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg799287.html#msg799287), Op.118 № 7 (handbells)

Psalm 130 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780713.html#msg780713), Op.118 № 8 [ I think ] (clarinet & bass voice) [work-in-progress]

The Crystalline Ship (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777531.html#msg777531), Op.119 № 1 (mezzo-soprano & baritone saxophone)

I Saw People Walking Around Like Trees (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg782776.html#msg782776), Op.120 (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum)

http://www.youtube.com/v/E0_-CTvtSS8

... illa existimans quia hortulanus esset .... (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg822022.html#msg822022), Op.121 (vc/pf)

14 Dec 2014 performance of Le tombeau de W.A.G., Op.122 (https://soundcloud.com/htumc-music-program/01-le-tombeau-de-wag?in=htumc-music-program/sets/christmas-concert-14-dec-2014)

Le tombeau de W.A.G. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg792109.html#msg792109), Op.122a (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum) Audio (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-le-tombeau-de-wag-op122a)

A Song of Remembrance, Op.123 (mixed chorus SAB & pf)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg828719)

http://www.youtube.com/v/kU682jFNG4w

The Mysterious Fruit, Op.124 (mezzo-soprano & marimba)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg866146)

The Mysterious Fruit, Op.124a (mezzo-soprano & pf)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg869135)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 (2 vn/va)
№ 1 "Children's Song" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg823454.html#msg823454)
№ 2 "Autumn Leaves (Wind Effect)" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg844320.html#msg844320)
№ 3 "Scampering Squirrels" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg846592.html#msg846592)
№ 4 "Pond at Twilight" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847113.html#msg847113)
№ 5 "The Gnomes (Paul's Garden)" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg847919)
№ 6 "Cheerful Song on the Wing" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg867035)
№ 7 "The Avocado in Winter" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg867133)


In the shadow of the kindly Star (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg844302.html#msg844302), Op.126 № 1 (violin solo and handbell choir)

I Want Jesus to Walk With Me (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg934693.html#msg934693), Op.126 № 2 (choir SATB unaccompanied) NEW & IMPROVED !! [ Version for brass quintet (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg934486.html#msg934486) ]

Variations on a Basque Carol (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg856400.html#msg856400), Op.126 № 3 (clarinet unaccompanied)

Variations on a Basque Carol (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg934417.html#msg934417), Op.126 № 3 (flute unaccompanied)

Beach Balls (Red) , Op.126 № 5 (org solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg896271.html#msg896271)

Pat-A-Pan (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg920914.html#msg920914msg844302), Op.126 № 6 (handbell choir)

Gabriel's Message (Basque Carol) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg934413.html#msg934413), Op.126 № 7

Little Suite, Op.127 (vc & pf)
№ 1 "Summer Song" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851437.html#msg851437)
№ 2 "Valentine" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851437.html#msg867353)
№ 3 "Sparrows Hopping on the Wet Sidewalk" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906166.html#msg906166) || MIDI on YT (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mbeg-pyJfvI&list=PLFZD0TBMaPuXbxstv6cQeRGw1tTS1mZBM)

Notebook for Elaina & Anna, Op.128 № 1 "Out for a Walk" (fl/a sx) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851363.html#msg851363)

From the Pit of a Cave in the Cloud, Op.129, soprano & chamber group (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg929490.html#msg929490)

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

The Young Lady Holding a Phone in Her Teeth, Op.130 (double wind quintet) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg978189.html#msg978189) || The première on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karl-henning-756715731/the-young-lady-holding-a-phone-in-her-teeth-op130)

Visions fugitives de nouveau, Op.131 (pf solo)
№ 1: One Leaf (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg904373.html#msg904373)
№ 2: Versuch eines Milonga (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905203.html#msg905203)
№ 3: Beneath the Clear Sky (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905823.html#msg905823)
№ 4: That Tickles! (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905868.html#msg905868)
№ 5: Stephen Goes to California (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905880.html#msg905880)
№ 6: Kay's Blue Crabs (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905898.html#msg905898)
№ 7: Questionable Insistence (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905904.html#msg905904)
№ 8: Morning Prayer (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906036.html#msg906036)

https://www.youtube.com/v/FfL_20Sksc8

№ 9: Bunny Keeping Still (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906077.html#msg906077)
№ 10: Gamboling Squirrels (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906078.html#msg906078)
№ 11: The Street Musician (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906783.html#msg906783)
№ 12: The Shade of an Oak (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906789.html#msg906789)
№ 13: "Could you change one more thing?" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907005.html#msg907005)
№ 14: Waiting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907009.html#msg907009)
№ 15: Bicycling in Boston Common (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907002.html#msg907002)
№ 16: Mist on the Harbor (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907205.html#msg907205)
№ 17: Peter Moves to Montréal (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907206.html#msg907206)
№ 18: Seeing a Long-Since-Cancelled Stamp (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907207.html#msg907207)
№ 19: ... but his mind is elsewhere (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907528.html#msg907528)
№ 20: Starless Summer Night (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907530.html#msg907530) || MIDI on YT (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxjZWHrSBk0&list=PLFZD0TBMaPuXnfPJDhCKfIhkI_1eLROX9)

Neither do I condemn thee, Op.132 for flute duet  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg916020.html#msg916020)

A whimsical Canon:

http://www.youtube.com/v/B6xeqrcavUQ

Saltmarsh Stomp, Op.134 for clarinet choir in 15 parts (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg924808.html#msg924808)

http://www.youtube.com/v/7DCc2sD2KAk

Ear Buds (The dream of a young man in the woods, listening), Op.135 for symphonic band (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg922013.html#msg922013)

http://www.youtube.com/v/ZSMo90L5xJA

Darkest Doings {work-in-progress} ... or not 8)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg926870.html#msg926870)

Clarinet Sonata, Op.136, movement 1: Another Think Coming (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg950104.html#msg950104)

Clarinet Sonata, Op.136, movement 2: « Boulez est mort » (Wounding Silence) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1035793.html#msg1035793) | work-in-progress

Op.137: A Sheaf of Bliss

Things Like Bliss, version 1 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg942768.html#msg942768), Op.137 № 1a

Things Like Bliss, version 2 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg942769.html#msg942769), Op.137 № 1b

Considering My Bliss Options (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg956812.html#msg956812), Op.137 № 2 (clarinet & horn in F) work-in-progress

Liv Plays Scrabble (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg944912.html#msg944912), Op.137 № 3 (shakuhachi & toy piano)

Out From the Unattended Baggage (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg981321.html#msg981321), Op.137 № 4 (flute, clarinet & bassoon)

sand dance (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg981347.html#msg981347), Op.137 № 5 (flute  & harp)

Oxygen Footprint, Op.138 (flute, viola & harp)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg994507.html#msg994507)

Brightest and Best (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg944099.html#msg944099), Op.139 № 1 (mixed choir)

Precious Lord (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg955353.html#msg955353), Op.139 № 4 (mixed choir and organ)

Paschal Carillon (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg955471.html#msg955471), Op.139 № 5 (handbell choir)

What Wondrous Love (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg955387.html#msg955387), Op.139 № 6 (mixed choir and handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/dXMra6BvZew

Mistaken for the Sacred, Op.141 (percussion solo & fixed media)

http://www.youtube.com/v/dcofMh91_7M

In dulci jubilo (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1000655.html#msg1000655), Op.142 № 1 (fl, hn, handbell choir, youth and adult choirs, organ)

In dulci jubilo (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1020521.html#msg1020521), Op.142 № 1a (2 fl, ob, cl, hn, ta, handbells, glock, strings, youth and adult choirs)

New Year's Carol (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1020715.html#msg1020715), Op.142 № 2 (unison choir & organ)

Symphony № 1 (mercy!), Op.143

i. Allegro molto (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1029730.html#msg1029730)

http://www.youtube.com/v/-WCZ77mt2aE

ii. Larghetto (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1029786.html#msg1029786)

http://www.youtube.com/v/JpI9Zr8rqW4

iii. Vivo assai (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1034212.html#msg1034212)

8 Oct 2013 recital at King's Chapel (http://instantencore.com/music/details.aspx?PId=5106840)

Henningmusick at ReverbNation (http://www.reverbnation.com/karlhenning).

Henningmusick at Instant Encore (http://instantencore.com/contributor/contributor.aspx?CId=5142566).

About an hour's worth of Henningmusick, too, at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1)

The 9th Ear at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/9th-ear).


And: Maria appears on the evening news in DC (http://www.wjla.com/articles/2014/04/cold-weather-approaches-cherry-blossoms-pass-peak-102154.html).

Maria's harpsichord (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg922817.html#msg922817)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 29, 2017, 07:43:29 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 09, 2016, 08:29:29 AM
Only a bagatelle.  When at Charles's house for the 9th Ear meeting Wednesday, his toy piano was on the dining room table, and I thought, Why not write a piece for shakuhachi and toy piano?

I believe I will adapt this for use on Easter Sunday.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 30, 2017, 06:40:42 AM
So, as to my work last night . . . first of all, I needed something in the choir's folder right away for our Maundy Thursday/Good Friday mash-up service (which still fits into a tidy hour)—right away, because it is time to rehearse it.  Of course, it needs to be easy, manageable.  So I took O Traurigkeit as I find it in the now-antique 1940 Episcopal Hymnal, slipped it down to e minor from the published f minor (both so that there are fewer accidentals for our organist—don't get me started, just don't—and to make an easier transposition for the woodwind) and arranged it so that the choir's singing of the two verses are surrounded by organ and clarinet in A phrases.  The easiest organ writing in the world—don't get me started, just don't.

I wrote it so that I can both conduct from the clarinet, and sing most of the bass part for the choir.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 30, 2017, 06:44:29 AM
And then, because we need something to ring the handbells for Easter, and we have a teenager who is an enthusiastic young music and who plays flute, I took Liv Plays Scrabble (shakuhachi and toy piano) and adapted it for C flute and handbell choir.

Obviously, Liv Plays Scrabble would make for an eccentric Easter title (at best) so I re-christened (you see what I did there) the score Song of the Empty Tomb.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: kishnevi on March 30, 2017, 07:49:11 PM
Liv Plays Scrabble While Waiting Beside the Empty Tomb.....
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 31, 2017, 02:08:08 AM
That's the spirit!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 31, 2017, 02:09:10 AM
The Tin Whistle at the Threshold of the Empty Tomb
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on March 31, 2017, 03:00:11 AM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on March 30, 2017, 07:49:11 PM
Liv Plays Scrabble While Waiting Beside the Empty Tomb.....


Another answer is in your Peanuts cartoon:

Schroeder Plays His Piano Outside the Empty Tomb 0:)
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 31, 2017, 03:17:49 AM
I can hear Lucy's exasperation: "He's not here, you blockhead!"

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 31, 2017, 06:25:48 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 30, 2017, 06:40:42 AM
So, as to my work last night . . . first of all, I needed something in the choir's folder right away for our Maundy Thursday/Good Friday mash-up service (which still fits into a tidy hour)—right away, because it is time to rehearse it.  Of course, it needs to be easy, manageable.  So I took O Traurigkeit as I find it in the now-antique 1940 Episcopal Hymnal, slipped it down to e minor from the published f minor (both so that there are fewer accidentals for our organist—don't get me started, just don't—and to make an easier transposition for the woodwind) and arranged it so that the choir's singing of the two verses are surrounded by organ and clarinet in A phrases.  The easiest organ writing in the world—don't get me started, just don't.

I wrote it so that I can both conduct from the clarinet, and sing most of the bass part for the choir.

The arrangement of O Traurigkeit was quite well received last night.  Start out with good source material, of course, and if you avoid mistakes you won't go far wrong  0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on April 01, 2017, 09:23:57 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 30, 2017, 06:40:42 AM

. .. So I took O Traurigkeit... so that there are fewer accidentals for our organist—don't get me started, just don't—  The easiest organ writing in the world—don't get me started, just don't.



Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 31, 2017, 06:25:48 AM
The arrangement of O Traurigkeit was quite well received last night.  Start out with good source material, of course, and if you avoid mistakes you won't go far wrong  0:)

SO...did organist Miss Donna Prima take a bow for your arrangement?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 01, 2017, 03:06:17 PM
She was all right.  It was the calmest rehearsal we've had in four weeks  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 04, 2017, 09:34:24 AM
Good Triad rehearsal last night (our dress rehearsal, actually . . . concerts are coming up this Saturday & Sunday).  And the only full rehearsal with the string quartet—two of our Triad composers, Julian Bryson and Thomas Stumpf, have pieces for choir and string quartet on the program.  And it was, I suppose, quite probably the first time I every conducted a string quartet.


Tomorrow, I again serve as a "guest rehearsal conductor," as the choir of First Parish in Brookline continues learning their anthem for Easter.  It will be fun, and energetic . . . so I'll probably be rather a bump on a log tonight.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 07, 2017, 10:47:37 AM
To a few conductors to whom I have sent the Symphony, who have not yet gotten back to me, but who really ought (at some point), I have sent gentle reminders that . . . I am here.

Triad concerts tomorrow and Sunday evenings.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 10, 2017, 06:57:24 AM
Yesterday morning was an unusually heavy Henningmusick day at the Holy Trinity service:  both the choral anthem (Kingsfold) and the handbell choir piece (with young flutist Marissa Bell) were complimented by a number of parishioners after the service.  The flute-&-bell piece (The Woman at the Well – a "re-purposed" arrangement of When the morning stars sang together, and the sons of God shouted for joy) was more of a 'hit' than I had dared hope for:  the members of the congregation accepted it for the meditation-among-the-wind-chimes soundworld which it is.

The impression I have carried away from the two Triad concerts this weekend is that they are the best performance we have given yet.  It may possibly be, in part, a post-concert the freshest in memory seems the best effect.  But as I reflect on the four pieces which I have conducted (Sarah Riskind's Hariyu, Andrea Clearield's Shar-Ki-Ri, Saunder Choi's Paper Boats) I do feel that, the challenges notwithstanding, the group have sung Thomas Stumpf's Dear Uncle Stranger the best.  The composer was warmly appreciative of both performances, so I can feel that I have repaid him the great favor of his excellent conducting of Nuhro a couple of concerts back.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 10, 2017, 09:05:08 AM
Meanwhile, Ensemble Aubade have been taking my Oxygen Footprint out west:

6 Apr 2017 in Terre Haute, IN
7 Apr 2017 in Jacksonville, IL
8 Apr 2017 in Des Moines, IA
10 Apr 2017 in Atchison, KS
11 Apr 2017 in Warrensburg, MO
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 10, 2017, 11:54:20 AM
Yesterday before the Triad concert, Charles talked a bit about The 9th Ear. If he organizes a concert for the summer, I shall take part.

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 12, 2017, 05:21:59 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 10, 2017, 11:54:20 AM
Yesterday before the Triad concert, Charles talked a bit about The 9th Ear. If he organizes a concert for the summer, I shall take part.

Here's the extended dish.

On Facebook, every now and again there will be an alert that someone has looked at the page for The 9th Ear.  Over this last "Triad weekend," Charles indicated that he has noticed, as well, and it has surprised him.  (There has not actually been a 9th Ear event for almost three years – without getting into the matter, there are reasons.)

Parenthetically, a chap here at the office is part of a sort-of-jazz-ensemble which has had an online presence (YouTube, e.g.) for some years, and the cumulative hits have by now resulted in a kind of demand for them, and they are getting gigs.  So there is no reason to suppose, just because The 9th Ear have been dormant all this while, that they're dead.

Still, if there are going to be any new 9th Ear event(s), it's going to be Charles's doing.

He did (this past weekend, that is) speak of doing something in the summer.  On the whole, I'll believe it when I see it.  (As to the other members: Charles's wife Nancy has, so far as I can tell, been practically inactive as a composer;  and Jim is the busiest of us all, between teaching at Berklee, a long and generally unreliable commute from Salem, and his impressively full dance card as a freelance guitarist/mandolinist.)  Charles spoke of arranging something this summer;  I've told him, You pin Jim down for a date (or dates), and let me know, my summer is fairly open.

On the chance, I have started a new piece for Jim, Charles and myself (incorporating what Peter Bloom wrily terms "contextual orchestration"), Nun of the Above.  Musically, it will just be a fun bagatelle.  I'll also take the occasion to refresh Studies in Impermanence, of which it is high time that I made a passable recording.  So there is minimally distractive effort for a concert which may not actually get off the ground.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 12, 2017, 03:04:15 PM
And here is the start of Nun of the Above.
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 13, 2017, 03:04:21 AM
'Tis but a bagatelle, but it's exactly the thing for getting gently back into the swing of composing. With Easter imminent, and my gallivanting off to Tennessee to help my mum move, I need a small-scale project to chip away at, a little each day.

So, yes, did some more writing on the bus this morning.

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 13, 2017, 08:50:11 AM
Just had a very nice chat on the phone with Peter H. Bloom, who only yesterday returned from a rigorous tour of the Midwest with Ensemble Aubade.  He reports (what we both rather expected) that with the repeat performances, the trio 'seasoned' into Oxygen Footprint perfectly, and that they love the piece. He also reports (what I had not dared to presume) that audiences responded most gratifyingly to the piece.  So, a fresh conquest for Hennigmusick.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on April 13, 2017, 09:10:15 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 13, 2017, 08:50:11 AM
Just had a very nice chat on the phone with Peter H. Bloom, who only yesterday returned from a rigorous tour of the Midwest with Ensemble Aubade.  He reports (what we both rather expected) that with the repeat performances, the trio 'seasoned' into Oxygen Footprint perfectly, and that they love the piece. He also reports (what I had not dared to presume) that audiences responded most gratifyingly to the piece.  So, a fresh conquest for Hennigmusick.

Yay Team HenningMusick! 0:)

Most pleasing to know of this, and hope that the atmosphere of open ears continues to dispel the closed ones!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 14, 2017, 04:50:38 AM
More Nun (as it were)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: kishnevi on April 14, 2017, 11:28:30 AM
Quote from: Cato on April 13, 2017, 09:10:15 AM
Yay Team HenningMusick! 0:)

Most pleasing to know of this, and hope that the atmosphere of open ears continues to dispel the closed ones!
+1
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 15, 2017, 09:17:40 AM
Thanks!

And the Nun is . . . flying along:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 15, 2017, 11:53:50 AM
Actually, she may be done . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 15, 2017, 12:45:56 PM
I do think she is (done):
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 16, 2017, 02:39:49 PM
Song of the Empty Tomb (id est, Liv Plays Scrabble, repurposed/rearranged) was very nicely received this morning.  All in all, a musically successful Easter service. Now, to pack myself to head South . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 22, 2017, 08:22:53 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 25, 2017, 04:45:02 PM
Present state of the 2nd mvt [ of the Cl Sonata]

Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 26, 2017, 10:31:12 AM
This exchange has been very helpful, thanks, Jeffrey, Ben & Leo.  Resolved:


       
  • First, that the present mm. 58-61 may in fact be the close of the movement (or, in very nearly the form of the cl. of the m.)
  • Second, that an attempt, in good faith, to add two-and-a-half-minutes' 'orth of music to the second movement, is an endeavor both worthwhile and (probably) artistic.
  • Third, that THEREFORE, the musical expansion must be From Within.
  • Fourth, must it be, though?
I can see what my musical work will be, this weekend.

Thanks, again!

Almost three months later, I am at last tinkering with the expansion-from-within of the 2nd movement.  May or may not finish this afternoon.  Will report  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 23, 2017, 04:48:24 PM
The new Boulez is dead!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 24, 2017, 03:10:34 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 23, 2017, 04:48:24 PM
The new Boulez is dead!

The main framework of the expansion does not borrow from the Symphony, exactly, but uses raw pitch material from which I also drew for the Symphony.  Possibly because I had recently visited the South, I found myself employing "Swanee River."  (And here I seem to have violated my intentions of not revealing the melodic objets trouvés whereof the clarinet line consists.  Otherwise, though, I remain mum.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 24, 2017, 03:41:50 AM
Other as-yet-only-mental work which I have yet to report . . . the presentation of two numbers from the Op.114 in the Game of Tones program has me thinking of specific material for the third piece in that set, for flute and vibraphone/glockenspiel, Bicycling Into the Sun (Feel the Burn).  And, as to the next piece for Triad . . .

I have been thinking of arranging Castelo dos Anjos for us to sing.  The original, composed for Tapestry, is three soli women's voices and percussion.  As the thought of adapting the piece for Triad started to take shape, my thoughts were to decide which passages should remain for solo voice, and which may be reassigned to a section, and to render the percussion as "vocal percussion" for the men.  Recently, though, I wonder if the percussive element will work better (entirely? partly?) as fixed media accompaniment . . . and in fact, I am quite taken with the notion of enlarging the palette in that way.
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 24, 2017, 05:44:12 PM
Good progress on the third movement. I'm juggling some of the elements of my outline (more on this later). Most notably (and, why I do not as yet post the score) I have realized that it is silly for me to hew unyielding to the notion of this movement being clarinet unaccompanied (for one thing, I've written plenty of music for clarinet unaccompanied already). In fact, I feel like adding very light piano "traces."

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 25, 2017, 04:33:59 AM
As to juggling, my original outline was as follows:

i. Another Think Coming [ Allegro ]
ii. Boulez est mort [ Adagio ]
iii. Ambiguity & Overlap (Something or other, if not something else entirely) [ Vivo ]
iv. Unanticipated Serenity [ Allegretto grazioso ]
v. After a reading of "The Mysterious Stranger" [ Andante — Vivace assai — Andante ]

(I have mislaid the scrap of paper on which I included tentative timings for the five movements, and too bad.)

The third movement was meant from the start — well, from the start of work on the second movement, which begins with an extended piano solo — to be clarinet solo.  However, as I started composing the material for the third movement, my marking was Grazioso.  So:  mvt 3 will be Unanticipated Serenity, and a further change is that the piano will be light, very light, and not absent.

One "problem" is that, as John had requested a March, and I was thinking of having such music in the fourth movement, that runs athwart the idea of Vivo.  (We may observe that it arguably jars with Allegretto grazioso, as well, so some adjustment in The Plan was already indicated.)  The March is a welcome idea, additionally, because given the space I want the fourth mvt to occupy, and the recasting of the fourth as the Vivo movement, making the fourth mvt a hybrid Vivo + March is both an excellent solution to my time requirements, and lo! fits very nicely the subtitle upon which I had long ago settled (Something or other, if not something else entirely).

I am (allowing for the discreet addition of piano) about done with the third movement, and have the musical ideas for the fourth ready.  I'll see to the fifth, when I get there.

The present state of the outline, then, is:

i. Allegro (9:45)
ii. Grave (9:45) [as in the original plan, the two movements of roughly the same duration]
iii. Grazioso (2:30) – attacca
iv. VivoMarziale ma amabile (3:45) – attacca
v. AndanteVivace assaiAndante (6:45)

The breakdown of the 4th mvt will be 60 seconds of darned Vivo, and 2:45 of relaxed march.

The breakdown of the 5th, 1:30 + 2:30 + 2:45
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 25, 2017, 05:13:08 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 25, 2017, 04:33:59 AM
(I have mislaid the scrap of paper on which I included tentative timings for the five movements, and too bad.)

Amusingly, I've now located the errant scrap of paper, and . . . apparently to counter the braking of the second movement down to Grave from Adagio, I intuitively shrank the overall duration of 3/4/5 a shade, although the fifth movement itself stretched out some.

Jan 2017 outline: 3:00 + 7:00 + 6:00 = 16:00

Present outline: 2:30 + 3:45 + 6:45 = 13:00

Of course, as I actually do the composing, it's anyone's guess whether we do not expand naturally to the original 16', or keep to the 13'.  I can hardly wait to see how it all shakes out . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 25, 2017, 05:22:39 AM
I may strike the attacca between movements 4 and 5 . . . we shall see.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on April 25, 2017, 05:55:35 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 24, 2017, 05:44:12 PM
Good progress on the third movement. I'm juggling some of the elements of my outline (more on this later). Most notably (and, why I do not as yet post the score) I have realized that it is silly for me to hew unyielding to the notion of this movement being clarinet unaccompanied (for one thing, I've written plenty of music for clarinet unaccompanied already). In fact, I feel like adding very light piano "traces."


How about having the pianist strum a few of the wires? 0:)  From Boulez to the lyres of Ancient Greece and Rome! 8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 25, 2017, 06:47:21 AM
Quote from: Cato on April 25, 2017, 05:55:35 AM
How about having the pianist strum a few of the wires? 0:)  From Boulez to the lyres of Ancient Greece and Rome! 8)

Nice idea!  I may have it optional for the pianist to pluck notes from the interior . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 26, 2017, 03:32:35 AM
Probably the most interesting thing to happen to me yesterday was, that I have been hired (not that the pay will be much, but of course it is something) to play some oddment percussion for Pictures at an Exhibition in Arlington this weekend.

This morning while rolling on the Red Line, I made my way to the final double-bar of Unanticipated Serenity.  Of course, it will not really be finished until I have added the piano, a task which I just may be able to fulfill this evening.

Quote from: Cato on April 25, 2017, 05:55:35 AM
How about having the pianist strum a few of the wires? 0:)

What slice of the royalties would it be right to offer you?  0:)

On a mildly serious note, ideas come from everywhere, is the music really mine?  How much of it is really mine?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 26, 2017, 05:24:22 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 25, 2016, 03:41:38 PM
In the event, I did change the ending [of Another Think Coming]; very slightly, really, but I think it an enormous improvement.

A few other comparatively minor changes;  and added rehearsal letters.

Happy to say that, the more I live with the first movement of the Sonata, the more I feel it is some of my very best music.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 26, 2017, 05:25:45 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 26, 2017, 03:32:35 AM
On a mildly serious note, ideas come from everywhere, is the music really mine?  How much of it is really mine?

But none of it is Golijov's, Jack.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 26, 2017, 06:47:54 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 26, 2017, 03:32:35 AM
Probably the most interesting thing to happen to me yesterday was, that I have been hired (not that the pay will be much, but of course it is something) to play some oddment percussion for Pictures at an Exhibition in Arlington this weekend.

Well, and there is a rehearsal tonight, so it has rapidly become rather a full week.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on April 26, 2017, 07:16:42 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 26, 2017, 06:47:54 AM
Well, and there is a rehearsal tonight, so it has rapidly become rather a full week.

What instrument/instruments will you be playing? I always wanted to be a professional ratchet player ;D  but I don't think Ravel used that in the Pictures.

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 26, 2017, 08:46:59 AM
Well, when I responded to the conductor, "What percussion insts?," he replied, "The easy ones."

However 😎 the chap he put me in touch with said they're looking to cover "xylophone, snare drum, gong and chimes" ... I don't consider myself as having any snare technique, but if it's something I can learn between tonight and Sunday afternoon ....

We shall see. When I get home, I'll root out my study score, and get the bird's-eye on the percussion scoring.
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 26, 2017, 08:49:23 AM
Made a start on movement 4 at lunchtime.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170426/89222952fcd1df30c6c8d831c1d902ce.jpg)

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on April 26, 2017, 09:08:15 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 26, 2017, 08:46:59 AM
Well, when I responded to the conductor, "What percussion insts?," he replied, "The easy ones."

However 😎 the chap he put me in touch with said they're looking to cover "xylophone, snare drum, gong and chimes" ... I don't consider myself as having any snare technique, but if it's something I can learn between tonight and Sunday afternoon ....

There's that prominent snare part in "Bydlo" that has a crescendo and diminuendo. I would think that tricky to play. Good luck!

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 26, 2017, 09:28:55 AM
Definitely need to defer to someone else in the section, there!
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 26, 2017, 03:32:28 PM
Almost miraculously, I managed quickly to locate my pocket B&H score. I can manage the xylophone parts fine.

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 27, 2017, 04:30:30 AM
So last night my duty was partly to play the xylophone part (in two numbers) and the glockenspiel part on the xylophone – it's a community orchestra with limited resources (in two other numbers), partly to make sure I did not block the harpist's line of sight to the conductor – we're playing in the sanctuary of First Parish in Arlington, and we're doing what we can in the space.  For Saturday morning's rehearsal, there will be a tam-tam, so I shall be part of the Big Noise at the conclusion of "The Great Gate."
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 27, 2017, 06:38:27 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 26, 2017, 05:24:22 AM
Happy to say that, the more I live with the first movement of the Sonata, the more I feel it is some of my very best music.

These past few days, I have both chipped away at making progress with the third and fourth movements, and I have revisited the first two movements at least once a day.  The composer remains thoroughly pleased with the first movement.  Since completing the 'expansion' of the second, beginning with that degree of critical skepticism which I find necessary to Quality Control, I have gradually 'eased into' a state of unalloyed satisfaction with "le tombeau de Pierre";  I may (or may not) yet act on Cato's suggestion of un peu de plus of this or that material, but at press time I am rather inclined to leave it be, let it continue to 'cure' in my inner ear.  As to the third and fourth movements, between the material I have actually been committing to paper, and clear mentation viz. the piano accompaniment/participation, it would not much surprise me if I "suddenly" have two newly completed movements ready to post this weekend.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 27, 2017, 10:49:12 AM
There is a chance (a good chance, I think, but I'll still call it – a chance) that my modestly jazzy arrangement of I Want Jesus to Walk With Me will at last see a performance:  by the Worcester, MA.-based group Diamonds From the Dust on their 3 June concert.
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 28, 2017, 04:25:17 AM
The pond this morning made me think, for some reason, of Langgaard.



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Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 28, 2017, 04:26:45 AM
(Yesterday the fog on the pond looked so enchanted, I chided myself for my not feeling I could stop and take a snap. Made up for it today.)


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Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 29, 2017, 06:15:43 AM
Xylophone's-eye view:

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170429/f98aa915234747cebd129f16c648d5c2.jpg)

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 30, 2017, 03:45:03 AM
And the start on the fourth:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 30, 2017, 08:21:03 AM
The 3rd movement, reflecting a small modification as suggested by our Cato.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 01, 2017, 02:35:08 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 29, 2017, 06:15:43 AM
Xylophone's-eye view:

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170429/f98aa915234747cebd129f16c648d5c2.jpg)

Not pictured:  I got to smash the tam-tam as part of the cumulative big noise at the end of The Great Gate.  Living the dream!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 01, 2017, 02:59:58 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 30, 2017, 08:21:03 AM
The 3rd movement, reflecting a small modification as suggested by our Cato.

Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 30, 2017, 03:45:03 AM
And the start on the fourth:

As I review these, this morning, I have a fresh idea for the fourth.  As it is, the piano part in mm.58-61 of the 4th movement has every appearance (and feeling) of setting up the contrasting March.  Suddenly, I realize what a sharp jest it will be to have the clarinet disregard that "invitation," and instead go on a bit yet with the Vivo material, delaying the switch to the March for another, oh, I dunno, 20 bars.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on May 01, 2017, 03:34:44 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 01, 2017, 02:59:58 AM
As I review these, this morning, I have a fresh idea for the fourth.  As it is, the piano part in mm.58-61 of the 4th movement has every appearance (and feeling) of setting up the contrasting March.  Suddenly, I realize what a sharp jest it will be to have the clarinet disregard that "invitation," and instead go on a bit yet with the Vivo material, delaying the switch to the March for another, oh, I dunno, 20 bars.

A fun movement!  And it flows very logically from the third movement: it "tickles the tympana" in my opinion! ??? 0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 01, 2017, 04:17:40 AM
Quote from: Cato on May 01, 2017, 03:34:44 AM
A fun movement!  And it flows very logically from the third movement: it "tickles the tympana" in my opinion! ??? 0:)

Thanks!  And then we settle into a cheerful March, because (you know) I'm "tired of being serious."   8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 02, 2017, 01:37:42 AM
Dr. Henning,

I found your YouTUbe post from Oct of 2014 with your choir singing "Lord of the Dance" arr. By John Ferguson.  I see that you are the one who arranged the handbell part.  I am rehearsing that anthem with my choir now, and as it happens, the Handbell Choir is already scheduled to play that Sunday, and I was hoping that I could purchase a copy of the handbell part for my choir.  You can reach me at the above email address or the phone number below.  Thanks for your attention to this request.  And greetings from sunny south Florida!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on May 02, 2017, 03:52:46 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 02, 2017, 01:37:42 AM
Dr. Henning,

I found your YouTUbe post from Oct of 2014 with your choir singing "Lord of the Dance" arr. By John Ferguson.  I see that you are the one who arranged the handbell part.  I am rehearsing that anthem with my choir now, and as it happens, the Handbell Choir is already scheduled to play that Sunday, and I was hoping that I could purchase a copy of the handbell part for my choir.  You can reach me at the above email address or the phone number below.  Thanks for your attention to this request.  And greetings from sunny south Florida!


"Dig deep into your hearts, and into your wallets!" - The Reverend Leroy (Flip Wilson - Comic Genius)

https://www.youtube.com/v/1zUPz6Z9KIU
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: kishnevi on May 02, 2017, 05:25:33 AM
Henningsmusic in my neighborhood! Huzzah!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 02, 2017, 05:37:32 AM
:)

Cypress Lake United Methodist Church, in Ft Myers.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: kishnevi on May 02, 2017, 05:59:27 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 02, 2017, 05:37:32 AM
:)

Cypress Lake United Methodist Church, in Ft Myers.

The opposite coast from me.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 02, 2017, 06:14:45 AM
That was a risk, I know  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 02, 2017, 03:22:59 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 02, 2016, 09:47:59 AM
And for your bemusement and consideration, the twain versions:

https://www.youtube.com/v/jGkVt7TQfl0

It seems it was never to be, a 9th Ear concert on which this piece might be played.  But perhaps it is only Bliss deferred, after all?

I have struck up a friendship with the harpist who played in the Musorgsky, and I thus had the idea of arranging the piece simply for clarinet and harp.  Will report . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 03, 2017, 03:30:29 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 02, 2017, 03:22:59 PM
I have struck up a friendship with the harpist who played in the Musorgsky, and I thus had the idea of arranging the piece simply for clarinet and harp.  Will report . . . .

I have both adapted version 1 of Things Like Bliss for clarinet & harp;  and I have adapted the sand dance (one of the pieces submitted to a call from Fifteen Minutes of Fame, but which went nowhere) likewise for cl/hp.  The harpist is (as I anticipated) quite busy at present, but, she will be in touch.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 03, 2017, 03:37:02 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 03, 2017, 03:30:29 AM
I have both adapted version 1 of Things Like Bliss for clarinet &amp; harp;  and I have adapted the sand dance (one of the pieces submitted to a call from Fifteen Minutes of Fame, but which went nowhere) likewise for cl/hp.  The harpist is (as I anticipated) quite busy at present, but, she will be in touch.

Well, the duoKYaria call seems up in the air yet. So while it remains the case that my sand dance has as yet gone nowhere, it may, still.

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 07, 2017, 09:22:13 AM
The HTUMC Handbell Choir rehearsed my arrangement of America the Beautiful for the first time this morning;  we'll play it as part of the service 21 May.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on May 07, 2017, 01:45:26 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 03, 2017, 03:37:02 AM
Well, the duoKYaria call...

The name reminded me of the word eukaryote!  8)

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Sorry! 0:)

Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 07, 2017, 09:22:13 AM
The HTUMC Handbell Choir rehearsed my arrangement of America the Beautiful for the first time this morning;  we'll play it as part of the service 21 May.

Our church has already stored away the handbells and tables!  ??? :-[
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 07, 2017, 02:54:41 PM
My ringers want to continue, even though the choir's last Sunday is Pentecost. So, we'll ring again, perhaps the last Sunday in June.

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 09, 2017, 04:15:29 PM
And, because it was about time I continued on the fourth movement:

Edit :: old version deleted
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on May 10, 2017, 08:42:31 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 09, 2017, 04:15:29 PM
And, because it was about time I continued on the fourth movement:

Check out this movement!  For those who can read music well, you will note the spirit of Charles Ives  0:) hovering over Karl's shoulder, not in the sense of a collage, but in that a certain buoyant jazzy happiness inhabits opening, and then a similar delight is heard in the dance-like Easy March.

For those who know Karl's work, they will recognize that this music is in the Henning style, and not an imitation of Mr. Ives by any means.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 10, 2017, 09:11:48 AM
Thank you!

It occurred to me that perhaps the third movement is not in fact done.  I was checking my "scheduled timing" for the fourth movement (as this continues chuffing along), and lo! I find that I had planned on that movement running 150 seconds, but it stops well short of that in its latest form.

Must I really write out more of the movement?  Is it all right as it is?

One practical matter which has hovered around the back of my mind is, if the fourth movement is to follow the third attacca, how do I manage the clarinetist's page turn?  So, I have written some more of the third movement, and given the clarinetist two or three measures' rest (an entirely easy matter, now that the movement is accompanied, and not flat-out clarinet solo).

I have the evening off, so it is no great stretch to hope that I can both sort out the refreshed third movement, and carry on with the fourth.

I've also been re-reading "The Mysterious Stranger," since that is what I seem to have decided that the fifth movement is "about."   8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 10, 2017, 02:52:51 PM
The new 3rd movement, which does not seem to me at all "dragged out."
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 11, 2017, 01:12:34 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 27, 2017, 10:49:12 AM
There is a chance (a good chance, I think, but I'll still call it – a chance) that my modestly jazzy arrangement of I Want Jesus to Walk With Me will at last see a performance:  by the Worcester, MA.-based group Diamonds From the Dust on their 3 June concert.

It is official!

​"Canticum Novum"
Saturday, June 3 2017
7:30pm - Free Admission
Trinity Lutheran Church
73 Lancaster St, Worcester, MA 01609
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 12, 2017, 06:13:07 AM
My arrangement of Star of the East from The Southern Harmony is starting to float around . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 12, 2017, 11:09:47 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 29, 2017, 06:15:43 AM
Xylophone's-eye view:

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170429/f98aa915234747cebd129f16c648d5c2.jpg)

Well, I've been invited back, for a Pops concert on 9 June.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 13, 2017, 05:27:49 AM
I think a monster may have been released.

On May the 2nd, I reduced the accompanying ensemble for Things Like Bliss for harp.  Today, to celebrate the return of my friend and colleague, Peter H. Bloom from France, I adapted the piece for flute & harp.  And also for cello and piano.

That's eight versions or scorings of Things Like Bliss.  The piece has yet to be performed for an audience.  But now there are many, many options.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 17, 2017, 01:59:31 AM
current [version at the time of the Clarinet Sonata fourth movement]
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 17, 2017, 12:44:14 PM
Although I'm not sure that the piece will be practical for his orchestra (so that this may be more moral support than possible programming) one of the conductors to whom I've sent the Symphony wrote today to report that he likes it. We'll get together to discuss the piece over a cup of coffee, on Pentecost.

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Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 17, 2017, 12:49:02 PM
Of course, it is great good news when I find a respected fellow musician who likes my work. So it's a win, no matter what.

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Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 17, 2017, 12:52:24 PM
Cheers!

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on May 17, 2017, 01:17:15 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 12, 2017, 11:09:47 AM
Well, I've been invited back, for a Pops concert on 9 June.

Clarinetist makes good...as a percussionist  ;) Seriously, congrats. Obviously a job well done.

Sarge
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 17, 2017, 02:45:09 PM
Thank you, kind sir!

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 18, 2017, 04:03:05 AM
Still only MIDI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WCZ77mt2aE&list=PLFZD0TBMaPuV3ECiLDLOda_aOiBWHM_1G), of course, but revisiting it all the same.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 20, 2017, 10:57:02 AM
The first 9 measures of this, I had actually composed on 3 January.  Had not touched it again until today, and it is done.


Since it is unison choir, I have also added a flute obbligato to make it suitable as a mezzo solo setting for friends of mine who are performing a concert tonight.  (No, they won't perform this.  Not tonight, anyway.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 21, 2017, 02:51:15 AM
I then added a flute obbligato, to make it a solo mezzo, flute, piano trio . . . so now I have retro-fitted the unison choir anthem with optional flute or violin obbligato.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 22, 2017, 05:47:03 AM
Re-post & refresh:

Variations on Wie lieblich est, S.10 (oboe & organ) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg841639.html#msg841639)

Time Was, Op.4 (pf solo)
№ 1: Prelude (Charlottesville) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906467.html#msg906467)
№ 2: Dance (Barefoot Amid Dandelions) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895701.html#msg895701)
№ 3: The Myth of Motion II:  Toccatina (on the Ekaterininsky Canal) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg896186.html#msg896186)


Pictures Only I Can See, Op.11 (pf solo)
№ 1: Spring in Her Step (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg894486.html#msg894486)
№ 2: The Bronze Girl's Spilt Milk (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg894735.html#msg894735)
№ 3: The Myth of Motion I:  Chorale (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895484.html#msg895484)
№ 4: The Sleep-Pavane at the Foot of Frozen Niagara (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg894748.html#msg894748)
№ 5: Petersburg Nocturne (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg893941.html#msg893941)
|| MIDI on YT (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?action_edit=1&list=PLFZD0TBMaPuUXCFckvjggD2-jTTbZ2Eh6)

Little Towns, Low Countries, Op.18 (pf solo)
№ 1: Invention (Mt Hope Avenue, Rochester) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg896759.html#msg896759)
№ 2: Aubade (Lake Canandaigua) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg897041.html#msg897041)
№ 3: Gigue (Glasgow Street, Cornhill) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg897079.html#msg897079)


Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, Op.16 (cl/vn/pf) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg821903.html#msg821903)

Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, Op.16a (cl/pf/prc) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg821934.html#msg821934)

To Melt From a Distance, Op.21 (pf solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895630.html#msg895630)

Gaze Transfixt, Op.23 (pf solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=92.0;attach=42786)

Lutosławski's Lullaby, Op.25a (organ solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg984373.html#msg984373)

Lutosławski's Lullaby, Op.25 (pf solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg899237.html#msg899237)

Fancy on Psalm 80 from the Scottish Psalter, Op.34 № 3, performed by Carson Cooman, on YouTube. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772705.html#msg772705)

O Beauteous Heavenly Light, Op.34 № 2, performed by Carson Cooman, on YouTube. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772705.html#msg866185)

The Allegro grazioso (https://soundcloud.com/htumc-music-program/02-allegro-grazioso?in=htumc-music-program/sets/christmas-concert-14-dec-2014) from the Sinfonietta, Op.38 for brass quintet (some shaky moments)

Journey to the Dayspring, Op.40 on YouTube (http://youtu.be/WaVDqIp5Rt4?t=25m33s)

'Tis Winter Now (Danby), Op.45a (mezzo-soprano, flute & organ) at Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Danby-Tis-Winter-Now-Mezzo-soprano/dp/1631620223/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1419784836&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=karl+henning+danby)

Initiation of Barefoot on the Crowded Road, the former Op.41 (now the Discreet Erasures, Op.99, below) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg870547.html#msg870547)

Danse antique, Op.44 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg892900.html#msg892900)

The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Op.46 for orchestra

http://www.youtube.com/v/als-l2BI0xs

O Gracious Light, Op.50c (two-part choir, piano & organ) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg960575.html#msg960575)

The original Born on Earth to Save Us, Op.52 for Bill Goodwin. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg914182.html#msg914182)

Born on Earth to Save Us, Op.52a for HTUMC. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg914906.html#msg914906)

Joseph and Mary, Op.53a for HTUMC. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg914335.html#msg914335)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part I (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg875355.html#msg875355)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part II (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg875358.html#msg875358)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part I ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754765.html#msg754765)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part II ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754766.html#msg754766)

I Look From Afar, Op.60 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg805683.html#msg805683)

Blue Shamrock, Op.63 for clarinet unaccompanied, at Amazon. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770448.html#msg770448)

Three Things That Begin With "C", Op.65, clarinet & horn :: Original (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg928980.html#msg928980) | Revised (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg929426.html#msg929426)

Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani 1st half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg804573.html#msg804573) | 2nd half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg804574.html#msg804574)

Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani ::  Choral Score 1st half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg833844.html#msg833844) | 2nd half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg833845.html#msg833845)

14 Dec 2014 performance of Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 (https://soundcloud.com/htumc-music-program/12-sweetest-ancient-cradle-song?in=htumc-music-program/sets/christmas-concert-14-dec-2014)

14 Dec 2014 performance of The Snow Lay on the Ground, Op.68a (https://soundcloud.com/htumc-music-program/14-the-snow-lay-on-the-ground?in=htumc-music-program/sets/christmas-concert-14-dec-2014)

Timbrel and Dance, Op.73 [ St Paul's choir plus ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg628919.html#msg628919)

21 Nov 2015 Triad performance of Nuhro, Op.74:  https://www.youtube.com/v/ftFJdcXz7lg

23 Nov 2015 Triad performance of Nuhro, Op.74. (https://soundcloud.com/triad-boston/05-henning-nuhro-op74-23-nov-15)

Scene 1 from White Nights, Op.75 № 2 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg810318.html#msg810318)

Scene 2 from White Nights, Op.75 № 3 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg802028.html#msg802028)

Scene 3a from White Nights, Op.75 № 4 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg801802.html#msg801802)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg813961.html#msg813961)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6, arr. for saxophone choir (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765047.html#msg765047)

Scene 4 from White Nights, Op.75 № 7 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg814083.html#msg814083)

Scene 5 from White Nights, Op.75 № 8 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815364.html#msg815364)

Before-&-after, Finale-VS.-Sibelius exhibits from the Op.75 № 8| A (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815367.html#msg815367%20%5B/url) | B (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815368.html#msg815368%20%5B/url) | C (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815369.html#msg815369%20%5B/url) | D (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815370.html#msg815370%20%5B/url)

Scene 7 from White Nights, Op.75 № 10 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg816086.html#msg816086)

Canzona (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg827075.html#msg827075), Op.77a № 1 (org solo)

Gigue (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg827138.html#msg827138), Op.77a № 2 (org solo)

26 February De profundis, Op.78 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg396045.html#msg396045) [ Jaya Lakshminarayan & friends ]

Mirage, Op.79a (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg845632.html#msg845632) (alto fl, cl, pf)

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, Op.80 carol for choir, brass quintet, organ & timpani (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg805187.html#msg805187)

Moonrise, Op.84 for brass quintet. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767632.html#msg767632) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

Moonrise, Op.84a for flute choir in six parts. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg761602.html#msg761602) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

15 March Passion rehearsal A (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/dress-rehearsal.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal B (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/shut-up-n-let-music-do-talkin-some-more.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal C (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/corrivideum.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

Conclusion of the 19 Mar 2010 performance by Sine Nomine of the St John Passion, Op.92:

http://www.youtube.com/v/8netMuAHFkI

12 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/revisiting-moon.html) [ k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble (Bloom/Henning/Cienniwa) ]

18 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/later-at-kings.html) [ Bloom/Henning ]

23 May pre-concert rehearsal (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/05/rehearsal-day-of.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

22 June recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/ande-then-there-was-library.html) [ N. Chamberlain/B. Chamberlain/Henning ]

Love is the spirit of this church (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg694587.html#msg694587), Op.85 № 3

Nicodemus brings myrrh and aloes for the burial of the Christ (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg739688.html#msg739688), Op.85 № 4 for cello & piano | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/nicodemus-brings-myrrh-aloes)

For God so loved the world, after Op.87 № 9 {Would you like the Doxology with that?} Yes (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784410.html#msg784410) | No (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784446.html#msg784446) | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/for-god-so-loved-the-world)

The Passion According to St John (http://www.mediafire.com/?wdpk77t7m042s7o), Op.92 (on MediaFire, courtesy of Johan)

Lutosawski’s Lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648397.html#msg648397), Op.96a № 1 (string quartet)

Marginalia (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg647890.html#msg647890), Op.96a № 2 (string quartet)

Après-lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649237.html#msg649237), Op.96a № 3 (string quartet)

Score of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444980.html#msg444980)

MIDI of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg436576.html#msg436576)

Score of Suspension Bridge (In Dave's Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444979.html#msg444979)

MIDI of Suspension Bridge (In Dave's Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444978.html#msg444978)

Score of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg445883.html#msg445883)

MIDI of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg446478.html#msg446478)

Cato's analysis of the Viola Sonata (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg785714.html#msg785714)

Johan's MediaFire folder, including the whole of Dana's première performance of the Viola Sonata (http://www.mediafire.com/?nnp5543z74szn)

Discreet Erasures (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg872593.html#msg872593), Op.99 for orchestra

Angular Whimsies, Op.100a (bass clarinet, percussion [two players] & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767841.html#msg767841)

Whimsy brevis, Op.100b (bass flute & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg769046.html#msg769046)

http://www.youtube.com/v/OAp3w15ISl4

How to Tell (Chasing the Tail of Nothing), Op.103 (alto flute, clarinet & frame drum); 7 June 2014 performance (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-how-to-tell-chasing-the-tail-of-nothing-op-103-7-june-14)

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648257.html#msg648257), Op.104 № 4

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649947.html#msg649947), Op.104 № 5

Kyrie (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg644073.html#msg644073), Op.106 № 1

Gloria (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg980747.html#msg980747), Op.106 № 2

Credo (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg869962.html#msg869962), Op.106 № 3

Sanctus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772439.html#msg869778), Op.106 № 4

(The Sanctus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg871446.html#msg871446), arranged for tuba quartet)

Agnus Dei (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg773090.html#msg773090), Op.106 № 5 || Première by Triad (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895337.html#msg895337)

Brothers, If They Only Knew It (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780342.html#msg780342), saxophone quartet (after Op.106 № 5)

In the Artist's Studio (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg879937.html#msg880118), Op.107, for 17 winds & harp

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

Organ Sonata, Op.108
Mvt 1: Eritis sicut Deus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg706128.html#msg706128)
Mvt 2: . . . scientes bonum . . . (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg709377.html#msg709377)
Mvt 3: . . . et malum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg714290.html#msg714290)


Thoreau in Concord Jail (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708916.html#msg708916), Op.109 for clarinet solo

http://www.youtube.com/v/OnLYQ748aEg

Airy Distillates (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648674.html#msg648674), Op.110 for flute solo

Annabel Lee (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg704486.html#msg704486), Op.111 for vocal quartet

http://www.youtube.com/v/tN3aMOrzEb8

Misapprehension (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708245.html#msg708245), Op.112 for clarinet choir

Misapprehension (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg920903.html#msg920903), Op.112a for strings

The Mystic Trumpeter (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg831867.html#msg831867), Op.113 № 1 for soprano & clarinet

Après-mystère (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737681.html#msg737681), Op.113 № 2 for flute & clarinet And MIDI (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737682.html#msg737682)

http://www.youtube.com/v/7RhH161HhlA

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg756625.html#msg756625), Op.114 № 1 for clarinet & marimba

(very nearly) what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg812042.html#msg812042), Op.114 № 5 for bass clarinet & marimba

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777532.html#msg777532), Op.114a for clarinet, mandocello & double bass

My Island Home (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg766258.html#msg766258), Op.115 for percussion ensemble

http://www.youtube.com/v/hlh61D6COvU

Plotting (y is the new x) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765893.html#msg765893), Op.116 for violin & harpsichord

http://www.youtube.com/v/2vKGfppo0o8

Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg768713.html#msg768713), Op.117 (fl, cl in A, gtr & cb) [ and at Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-jazz-for) ]

When the morning stars sang together, and the sons of God shouted for joy (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770046.html#msg770046), Op.118 № 1 (shakuhachi, drum & handbell choir)

http://www.youtube.com/v/79tPHWpH3UI

Divinum mysterium (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg775091.html#msg775091), Op.118 № 2 (choir unison & handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/MPr7NhE2-Bs

Easter Stikheron (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784746.html#msg784746), Op.118 № 3 (choir SATB & handbells)

Welcome, Happy Morning!, Op.118 № 4 (handbells)

My Lord, What a Morning (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg787524.html#msg787524), Op.118 № 5 (choir & handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/AJzV-RxXiIk

Hymtunes Moscow & Te Deum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg799287.html#msg799287), Op.118 № 6 (handbells)

Musette (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg799287.html#msg799287), Op.118 № 7 (handbells)

Psalm 130 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780713.html#msg780713), Op.118 № 8 [ I think ] (clarinet & bass voice) [work-in-progress]

The Crystalline Ship (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777531.html#msg777531), Op.119 № 1 (mezzo-soprano & baritone saxophone)

I Saw People Walking Around Like Trees (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg782776.html#msg782776), Op.120 (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum)

http://www.youtube.com/v/E0_-CTvtSS8

... illa existimans quia hortulanus esset .... (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg822022.html#msg822022), Op.121 (vc/pf)

14 Dec 2014 performance of Le tombeau de W.A.G., Op.122 (https://soundcloud.com/htumc-music-program/01-le-tombeau-de-wag?in=htumc-music-program/sets/christmas-concert-14-dec-2014)

Le tombeau de W.A.G. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg792109.html#msg792109), Op.122a (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum) Audio (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-le-tombeau-de-wag-op122a)

A Song of Remembrance, Op.123 (mixed chorus SAB & pf)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg828719)

http://www.youtube.com/v/kU682jFNG4w

The Mysterious Fruit, Op.124 (mezzo-soprano & marimba)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg866146)

The Mysterious Fruit, Op.124a (mezzo-soprano & pf)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg869135)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 (2 vn/va)
№ 1 "Children's Song" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg823454.html#msg823454)
№ 2 "Autumn Leaves (Wind Effect)" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg844320.html#msg844320)
№ 3 "Scampering Squirrels" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg846592.html#msg846592)
№ 4 "Pond at Twilight" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847113.html#msg847113)
№ 5 "The Gnomes (Paul's Garden)" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg847919)
№ 6 "Cheerful Song on the Wing" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg867035)
№ 7 "The Avocado in Winter" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg867133)


In the shadow of the kindly Star (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg844302.html#msg844302), Op.126 № 1 (violin solo and handbell choir)

I Want Jesus to Walk With Me (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg934693.html#msg934693), Op.126 № 2 (choir SATB unaccompanied) NEW & IMPROVED !! [ Version for brass quintet (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg934486.html#msg934486) ]

Variations on a Basque Carol (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg856400.html#msg856400), Op.126 № 3 (clarinet unaccompanied)

Variations on a Basque Carol (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg934417.html#msg934417), Op.126 № 3 (flute unaccompanied)

Beach Balls (Red) , Op.126 № 5 (org solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg896271.html#msg896271)

Pat-A-Pan (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg920914.html#msg920914msg844302), Op.126 № 6 (handbell choir)

Gabriel's Message (Basque Carol) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg934413.html#msg934413), Op.126 № 7

Little Suite, Op.127 (vc & pf)
№ 1 "Summer Song" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851437.html#msg851437)
№ 2 "Valentine" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851437.html#msg867353)
№ 3 "Sparrows Hopping on the Wet Sidewalk" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906166.html#msg906166) || MIDI on YT (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mbeg-pyJfvI&list=PLFZD0TBMaPuXbxstv6cQeRGw1tTS1mZBM)

Notebook for Elaina & Anna, Op.128 № 1 "Out for a Walk" (fl/a sx) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851363.html#msg851363)

From the Pit of a Cave in the Cloud, Op.129, soprano & chamber group (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg929490.html#msg929490)

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

The Young Lady Holding a Phone in Her Teeth, Op.130 (double wind quintet) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg978189.html#msg978189) || The première on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karl-henning-756715731/the-young-lady-holding-a-phone-in-her-teeth-op130)

Visions fugitives de nouveau, Op.131 (pf solo)
№ 1: One Leaf (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg904373.html#msg904373)
№ 2: Versuch eines Milonga (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905203.html#msg905203)
№ 3: Beneath the Clear Sky (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905823.html#msg905823)
№ 4: That Tickles! (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905868.html#msg905868)
№ 5: Stephen Goes to California (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905880.html#msg905880)
№ 6: Kay's Blue Crabs (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905898.html#msg905898)
№ 7: Questionable Insistence (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905904.html#msg905904)
№ 8: Morning Prayer (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906036.html#msg906036)

https://www.youtube.com/v/FfL_20Sksc8

№ 9: Bunny Keeping Still (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906077.html#msg906077)
№ 10: Gamboling Squirrels (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906078.html#msg906078)
№ 11: The Street Musician (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906783.html#msg906783)
№ 12: The Shade of an Oak (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906789.html#msg906789)
№ 13: "Could you change one more thing?" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907005.html#msg907005)
№ 14: Waiting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907009.html#msg907009)
№ 15: Bicycling in Boston Common (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907002.html#msg907002)
№ 16: Mist on the Harbor (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907205.html#msg907205)
№ 17: Peter Moves to Montréal (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907206.html#msg907206)
№ 18: Seeing a Long-Since-Cancelled Stamp (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907207.html#msg907207)
№ 19: ... but his mind is elsewhere (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907528.html#msg907528)
№ 20: Starless Summer Night (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907530.html#msg907530) || MIDI on YT (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxjZWHrSBk0&list=PLFZD0TBMaPuXnfPJDhCKfIhkI_1eLROX9)

Neither do I condemn thee, Op.132 for flute duet  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg916020.html#msg916020)

A whimsical Canon:

http://www.youtube.com/v/B6xeqrcavUQ

Saltmarsh Stomp, Op.134 for clarinet choir in 15 parts (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg924808.html#msg924808)

http://www.youtube.com/v/7DCc2sD2KAk

Ear Buds (The dream of a young man in the woods, listening), Op.135 for symphonic band (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg922013.html#msg922013)

http://www.youtube.com/v/ZSMo90L5xJA

Darkest Doings {work-in-progress} ... or not 8)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg926870.html#msg926870)

Clarinet Sonata, Op.136, movement 1: Another Think Coming (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg950104.html#msg950104)

Clarinet Sonata, Op.136, movement 2: « Boulez est mort » (Wounding Silence) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1057361.html#msg1057361)

Clarinet Sonata, Op.136, movement 3: Unanticipated Serenity (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1061268.html#msg1061268)

Clarinet Sonata, Op.136, movement 4: Ambiguity and Overlap (Something or other, if not something else entirely) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1062863.html#msg1062863) | work-in-progress

Op.137: A Sheaf of Bliss

Things Like Bliss, version 1 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg942768.html#msg942768), Op.137 № 1a

Things Like Bliss, version 2 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg942769.html#msg942769), Op.137 № 1b

Considering My Bliss Options (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg956812.html#msg956812), Op.137 № 2 (clarinet & horn in F) work-in-progress

Liv Plays Scrabble (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg944912.html#msg944912), Op.137 № 3 (shakuhachi & toy piano)

Out From the Unattended Baggage (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg981321.html#msg981321), Op.137 № 4 (flute, clarinet & bassoon)

sand dance (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg981347.html#msg981347), Op.137 № 5 (flute  & harp)

Oxygen Footprint, Op.138 (flute, viola & harp)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg994507.html#msg994507)

Brightest and Best (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg944099.html#msg944099), Op.139 № 1 (mixed choir)

Precious Lord (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg955353.html#msg955353), Op.139 № 4 (mixed choir and organ)

Paschal Carillon (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg955471.html#msg955471), Op.139 № 5 (handbell choir)

What Wondrous Love (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg955387.html#msg955387), Op.139 № 6 (mixed choir and handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/dXMra6BvZew

Mistaken for the Sacred, Op.141 (percussion solo & fixed media)

http://www.youtube.com/v/dcofMh91_7M

In dulci jubilo (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1000655.html#msg1000655), Op.142 № 1 (fl, hn, handbell choir, youth and adult choirs, organ)

In dulci jubilo (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1020521.html#msg1020521), Op.142 № 1a (2 fl, ob, cl, hn, ta, handbells, glock, strings, youth and adult choirs)

New Year's Carol (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1020715.html#msg1020715), Op.142 № 2 (unison choir & organ)

O Traurigkeit (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1051976.html#msg1051976), Op.142 № 7 (clarinet, choir SATB & organ)

Song of the Empty Tomb (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1051978.html#msg1051978), Op.142 № 8 (flute & handbell choir)

I Want Jesus to Walk With Me (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1063841.html#msg1063841), Op.142 № 9 (unison choir, pf, optional fl or vn obblig.)

Symphony № 1 (mercy!), Op.143

i. Allegro molto (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1029730.html#msg1029730)

http://www.youtube.com/v/-WCZ77mt2aE

ii. Larghetto (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1029786.html#msg1029786)

http://www.youtube.com/v/JpI9Zr8rqW4

iii. Vivo assai (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1034212.html#msg1034212)

Nun of the Above (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1055804.html#msg1055804), Op.144 (cl/gtr/db)

8 Oct 2013 recital at King's Chapel (http://instantencore.com/music/details.aspx?PId=5106840)

Henningmusick at ReverbNation (http://www.reverbnation.com/karlhenning).

Henningmusick at Instant Encore (http://instantencore.com/contributor/contributor.aspx?CId=5142566).

About an hour's worth of Henningmusick, too, at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1)

The 9th Ear at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/9th-ear).


And: Maria appears on the evening news in DC (http://www.wjla.com/articles/2014/04/cold-weather-approaches-cherry-blossoms-pass-peak-102154.html).

Maria's harpsichord (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg922817.html#msg922817)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 22, 2017, 09:01:43 AM
Yesterday morning actually involved a posy of lesser Henningmusick.  For the Introit of our service in Danvers, the handbell choir rang my arrangement of "America the Beautiful."  At the end, we invited the congregation to sing along as we played it again . . . of course there is a brief introduction, but many of the congregation started singing right away, so I turned around while conducting and said, "Wait for it!" ; )

One of the choir's anthems was my arrangement of Star of the East from The Southern Harmony, though not with the characteristic Epiphany text (as you expect from the name of the tune), but retexted with the verses from the Russian Hymn ("God the Omnipotent") . . . a text with an arguably bitter historical resonance, since Chamberlain came back from Munich, with the delusional claim that he had secured "peace in our time," surely an allusion to this hymn.

Immediately upon the conclusion of our service, I made my way to the Back Bay for Paul Cienniwa's final service at First Church Boston, at the end of which the choir surprised Paul by singing my polyphonic setting of Love is the spirit, which I composed for them (at Paul's request) and which they have sort of adopted as "their song."  (They/we sang it very well, I think they were on good behavior with the composer present.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 24, 2017, 11:03:04 AM
Not that there is any prospect as yet, but I am revisiting this today:

http://www.youtube.com/v/hwMLLajT_jw
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 25, 2017, 09:10:18 AM
http://www.youtube.com/v/qM_w5UTKwDE
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 25, 2017, 09:10:47 AM
(I do need to list the various versions which have accumulated.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 25, 2017, 09:17:26 AM
Not really sure why we haven't heard a proper performance of this 'un, yet.

http://www.youtube.com/v/k4VCNgu6HjY
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 26, 2017, 09:37:46 AM
My choir really likes the new arrangement of I Want Jesus to Walk With Me which we first read together last night.

Now revisiting:

http://www.youtube.com/v/ZSMo90L5xJA
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 30, 2017, 08:05:34 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 03, 2017, 03:37:02 AM
Well, the duoKYaria call seems up in the air yet. So while it remains the case that my sand dance has as yet gone nowhere, it may, still.

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Per this post, I sent a message asking what the status of the call was (on 3 May).

A reply came yesterday, "We are still working on the duoKYaria call. Please be patient."

Just reporting.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 30, 2017, 12:08:37 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 26, 2017, 09:37:46 AM
My choir really likes the new arrangement of I Want Jesus to Walk With Me which we first read together last night.

Now revisiting:

http://www.youtube.com/v/ZSMo90L5xJA

Hmmm, should I prepare an orchestral version of this?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 03, 2017, 12:36:03 PM
All right:  I believe I may now have finished the fourth movement of the Clarinet Sonata.

I am going grocery shopping, and when I return I shall try the question further.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 03, 2017, 06:07:20 PM
Diamonds From the Dust choral ensemble gave a cracking performance tonight of I Want Jesus to Walk With Me.  Three of the singers in the group told me, separately, that my piece was their favorite on the program.  And a few members of the audience responded so very warmly to my arrangement, that I was quite touched.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 03, 2017, 06:17:02 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 03, 2017, 12:36:03 PM
All right:  I believe I may now have finished the fourth movement of the Clarinet Sonata.

I am going grocery shopping, and when I return I shall try the question further.

Well, I think I do pronounce the movement done:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 03, 2017, 06:21:30 PM
(Must have been re-charged by the vacation:  I had not touched, in any sense, the fourth movement since 17 May, and today I just wrapped it up.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on June 04, 2017, 04:36:59 AM
Quote from: Cato on May 10, 2017, 08:42:31 AM
Check out this movement!  For those who can read music well, you will note the spirit of Charles Ives  0:) hovering over Karl's shoulder, not in the sense of a collage, but in that a certain buoyant jazzy happiness inhabits opening, and then a similar delight is heard in the dance-like Easy March.

For those who know Karl's work, they will recognize that this music is in the Henning style, and not an imitation of Mr. Ives by any means.

I read through the entire score this morning.  The above comments are valid for the conclusion of the movement!  The new sections (e.g. the 6/8 part) plug right into the merry atmosphere established in the opening, and the final bars with its development of the "easy march" are a perfect way to say: "So long, folks, see you soon!"  :D
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 04, 2017, 05:16:30 PM
Many thanks!  The 3rd and 4th movements together are a sort of diptych, lighter in tone.  I am mulling the 5th ... perhaps homey bookends to an intense center, to recall some of the "unyielding" rhetoric of the 1st.

Today I worked on the orchestral adaptation of Ear Buds (which I think finishable tomorrow evening); and had a very nice meeting with Orlando Cela, who likes the Symphony very much, although it will be a world of manœuvering to bring it to pass. 2019-20 season at the soonest. But/and the orchestral Ear Buds may prove a good first step.

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 05, 2017, 04:35:17 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on February 11, 2016, 01:11:47 PM
March on my man! 8)

Request fulfilled, in the fourth movement!  And it bears the Cato Seal of Approval.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 05, 2017, 07:17:58 AM
I'm doubtful as to just what the links of the chain are (trying to figure out just what degree of 'cold' my cold call was) . . . possibly that a new acquaintance plays in the Charles River Wind Ensemble, and in poking around Facebook I learnt that he is the director.  But on 22 May I sent a message to Matthew Marsit asking if I might send him some scores.  Probably a matter of his privacy settings, but he did not see my message until 30 May, and wrote to say that he would like to see some PDFs.  Of course, I was down in The Sunblock State, and generally not within range of wifi . . . so it is only this morning that I sent him scores of Ear Buds, Misapprehension, and In the Artist's Studio (to his e-mail address, not via Messenger).

Of course, today is Monday, and the "second Monday of Summer" at that, so one should allow the chap ample time for a reply.

This morning I reviewed the MIDI extrusions of the first through fourth movements of the Op.136;  and I think I am very pleased.  The apparent equivocation may not be any hint of actual dissatisfaction (although, it may, let's be fair) but instead, I think, determination to end with a strong fifth movement, a movement to match the first in focus and power.  I have sent the presently completed movements to Thos. Stumpf (who so gamely accompanied me in just what everyone was expecting) . . . so we shall see if he writes back this side of the next Triad get-together.

Follow-up to Nun of the Above . . . one member of the trio has been hospitalized.  I am not sure just what his ailment is, and his wife has had only limited energies for reporting;  but she does write of a long recovery, yet with a tone of relief at the present state of affairs, so I am guardedly hopeful for Jim.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 05, 2017, 03:40:45 PM
The arrangement of Ear Buds for orchestra is done.  This fresh, substantial visit with the piece has been highly gratifying; and it even surprises me, a little, just how natural a fit it is for orchestra.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 06, 2017, 04:32:40 PM
The start of the fifth movement.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 07, 2017, 07:24:27 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 25, 2017, 04:33:59 AM

[...]

v. After a reading of "The Mysterious Stranger" [ Andante — Vivace assai — Andante ]

[...]

The present state of the outline, then, is:

i. Allegro (9:45)
ii. Grave (9:45) [as in the original plan, the two movements of roughly the same duration]
iii. Grazioso (2:30) – attacca
iv. VivoMarziale ma amabile (3:45) – attacca
v. AndanteVivace assaiAndante (6:45)

The breakdown of the 4th mvt will be 60 seconds of darned Vivo, and 2:45 of relaxed march.

The breakdown of the 5th, 1:30 + 2:30 + 2:45

Re-shuffling the breakdown of the 5th mvt: 3:00 [LarghettoAndante] + 2:00 [Vivace assai] + 1:45 [Andante]
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 07, 2017, 02:52:48 PM
Proceeding with the fifth movement. (Fresh file, filled out the accompaniment.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 08, 2017, 04:38:46 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 07, 2017, 02:52:48 PM
Proceeding with the fifth movement. (Fresh file, filled out the accompaniment.)

In the brief space before I headed off to the Arlington Phil rehearsal last night, I had time to fold my sketch for the triplet accompaniment (mm. 34-37) into the Sibelius file.  During the rehearsal, while the orchestra worked on a piece where my services were not required, I finished sketching out the triplet accompaniment for that phrase (mm. 38-42), and added that to the Sibelius file before retiring.  (I nearly always carry my 3-ring binder with me.)

I may tweak the elegance of this Andante passage, but my immediate feeling is, I am pleased with it.  My earlier sketch was only the tune, and I am happy with the recently conceived accompaniment

On my lunch break today, I may well settle on just what shape the Vivace assai heart of the movement will assume.  Should I "cheat," and incorporate a reference to the first movement?  A graft therefrom, and then take it in a different direction?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 08, 2017, 05:18:07 AM
Well, I think that mm. 24-33 need to be a shade more relaxed.  Thought perhaps the tempo with the triplets may be just right.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 08, 2017, 06:00:53 AM
A clarinetist in Boston (whose name is not Henning) has expressed interest in both The Mystic Trumpeter and the Clarinet Sonata.

Am I dreaming?  Pinch me.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on June 09, 2017, 04:00:00 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 08, 2017, 06:00:53 AM
A clarinetist in Boston (whose name is not Henning) has expressed interest in both The Mystic Trumpeter and the Clarinet Sonata.

Am I dreaming?  Pinch me.

Try this pinch!  ;)

https://www.youtube.com/v/vHTUDwc1fd8
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 09, 2017, 04:19:20 AM
Hah!

Tonight, I am The Güiro Man!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 10, 2017, 08:00:22 AM
The morning's work on the fifth movement.  Will the movement have a slightly longer running time, now that I have lingered over the sweet slow introduction?  I am just going to have to compose it, and find out . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 10, 2017, 02:24:37 PM
Quite probably inspired by this morning's revisitation of Plotting, I decided to have my hand at a passacaglia for the turbulent heart of the fifth movement.  Maybe it's not really turbulent, then.  I guess that will be all right.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 11, 2017, 08:30:45 AM
I do believe that the fifth movement is done  And thus, the whole enchilada.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 12, 2017, 03:36:32 AM
I've sent the Sonata (all its several five PDFs) to three pianists here in Boston, and known to me.  So . . . let us see if we can arrange a reading this summer.

I need to prepare an informatively-cued clarinet part for the second movement;  otherwise, I think the clarinet part layout fairly straightforward . . . so that the Lux Nova edition should not languish.

What now, you ask?  In the way of taking a breather before (yes! at last!) plunging back into White Nights, I do have a few light items to see to:

1. We have one more Sunday (25 June) for the handbell choir to ring at church, so I need to see to a piece for rehearsal after the service this Sunday.

2. There is talk of working with a string quartet for the second Triad concert this coming season (that is, talk of keeping with that idea, even though we had an ad hoc quartet for two pieces this last concert).  So I will adapt O Gracious Light for accompaniment by piano and SQ.

3. And the handbell choir director of an Episcopal parish in Cambridge reached out yesterday with the possibility of commissioning me to write a piece for them.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 13, 2017, 05:29:55 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 12, 2017, 03:36:32 AM
I need to prepare an informatively-cued clarinet part for the second movement [of the Clarinet Sonata];  otherwise, I think the clarinet part layout fairly straightforward . . . so that the Lux Nova edition should not languish.

Last night, I saw to this, and sent the Sibelius files to Lux Nova Press.

And, whatever my plans may have been, work on White Nights has been resumed (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2017/06/onward-through-nights.html).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 13, 2017, 05:40:02 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 05, 2017, 07:17:58 AM
I'm doubtful as to just what the links of the chain are (trying to figure out just what degree of 'cold' my cold call was) . . . possibly that a new acquaintance plays in the Charles River Wind Ensemble, and in poking around Facebook I learnt that he is the director.  But on 22 May I sent a message to Matthew Marsit asking if I might send him some scores.  Probably a matter of his privacy settings, but he did not see my message until 30 May, and wrote to say that he would like to see some PDFs.  Of course, I was down in The Sunblock State, and generally not within range of wifi . . . so it is only this morning that I sent him scores of Ear Buds, Misapprehension, and In the Artist's Studio (to his e-mail address, not via Messenger).

Of course, today is Monday, and the "second Monday of Summer" at that, so one should allow the chap ample time for a reply.

The local clarinetist with whom I have lately become better acquainted via Facebook, works with Matthew, and will be seeing him later today.

So, hey:  there may be news!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 13, 2017, 01:34:15 PM
One more piece for my handbell choir for this season.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 14, 2017, 03:40:45 PM
Okay, I have just finished the "Triad (http://www.triadchoir.org/) version" of the Op.50 O Gracious Light.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 15, 2017, 08:07:27 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 13, 2017, 05:40:02 AM
The local clarinetist with whom I have lately become better acquainted via Facebook, works with Matthew, and will be seeing him later today.

So, hey:  there may be news!

As yet, not much.  The scores which I sent are not the full band, and their programming policy is not to do subsets, as people feel left out.  I have countered with a request for the full scoring . . . we shall see.

Or, weeks will pass, and we shan't hear anything.  This is possible, instead . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 16, 2017, 03:16:32 AM
More jawing about the Op.136 (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2017/06/going-on-bit.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 17, 2017, 06:40:52 AM
Yesterday evening, I marked the handbell parts for the Pavane.  This morning I adapted the 3rd & 4th movements of the Cl Sonata for fl/pf, dubbing the diptych Denial of Symmetry.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Crudblud on June 18, 2017, 10:27:09 PM
Karl, I just wanted to say I appreciate the updates. I find your productivity encouraging when my composing powers are flagging.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 19, 2017, 01:09:36 AM
Thanks for the word!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 19, 2017, 05:46:58 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 17, 2017, 06:40:52 AM
Yesterday evening, I marked the handbell parts for the Pavane.

Thus, this Sunday – the last Sunday my choir are on duty until the fall – has sort of become Henningmusick Sunday, with the choir singing my latest arrangement of I Want Jesus to Walk With Me, and two of my scores being rung by the handbell choir:  the Pavane and my arrangement of America the Beautiful.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 20, 2017, 02:44:07 PM
First fresh work-in-progress on the ballet in more than a decade.

There is no denying that the composer means business.

Edit :: old version deleted
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on June 20, 2017, 04:43:15 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 20, 2017, 02:44:07 PM
First fresh work-in-progress on the ballet in more than a decade.

There is no denying that the composer means business.

Very cool!

I wonder though, will the quotation be 100% Rossini in the foreground or do you think there could be some background Henningmusick, to create the atmosphere of the scene. I think that way you'd be placing the characters in an opera house rather than the audience in one.........

I am just assuming that is what you intend with the staging though, I have no idea.

One way in which I feel a composer can create a real sense of a scene within a piece of music, a real atmosphere, in this way is through combining two different styles and varying how much of them is in the foreground or the background.

Case study: the final few minutes from Brett Dean's trumpet concerto, the third movement titled 'the accidental revolutionary' inspired by Charlie Chaplin's character in Modern Times where he, quite by accident, leads a workers' march. The march music combined with the typically busy hustle and bustle of Dean's orchestral writing places the march music in an entirely new context that would not have been possible to evoke without both of these elements.

Beginning at 27:48 and goes through to the end

https://www.youtube.com/v/wPDGmyJMtaI




This is just my 2 cents though............creating a different polystylistic context for musical quotations/styles to exist in simultaneously.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on June 20, 2017, 04:47:08 PM
You probably already know all of that anyway and have your own way of doing things I guess :laugh:
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 21, 2017, 02:10:25 AM
Those are all good considerations. I may be trying Something Else.

My idea at present (subject to modification, or abandonment, as artistically needed) is to try 100% Rossini, in the sense that my contribution involves the use not of a pen, but of razor blade and adhesive tape.

Another day or two of work within this concept, and I'll know whether I can make it work to my liking, or I should regroup.  At this point, I'm content with the risk.

I do find this a stricter mission than I had in view in 2014, which seems to be when I assembled the Maestoso introduction, which is more smear-blurry (and more nearly Henningmusickal) than my present method. But I think I am content to let it stand ... it may be that the core of the scene is 100% Rossini, bookended by smear-blurry transitions.

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on June 21, 2017, 02:17:46 AM
Well I think your final decision will be the best decision. :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 21, 2017, 02:24:47 AM
Working on it!  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 24, 2017, 04:50:19 AM
This morning, revisiting both the last movement of the Clarinet Sonata, and the fl/pf adaptation of the 3rd & 4th movements (dubbed Denial of Symmetry).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 24, 2017, 05:05:02 AM
Well, and Nun of the Above, too, which I think is good fun, still.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 24, 2017, 07:38:18 AM
Okay, I have at last updated these pages on karlhenning.com:

http://www.karlhenning.com/op140.htm

http://www.karlhenning.com/op150.htm

I still need to redesign the front page so that there is something for the visitor to listen to without needing to drill in . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 24, 2017, 09:35:10 AM
This morning, Peter's office  8)  made a request for this list.  It did not take me very long to create the list.  Or, the fact that it took a while to create the list underscores my cause for ongoing gratitude to Peter for his active support.

List of Henning compositions in whose premières Peter H. Bloom participated

Op.59 — Radiant Maples (2001) Flute, clarinet, harp, piano. Duration: 5'. First performance: First Church, Woburn, Massachusetts (24 June 2009).

Op.64a — Fragments of « Morning Has Broken ». (2002) Arrangement for flute, clarinet, piano. Commissioned for the First Congregational Church in Woburn (William Goodwin, music director). Duration: 4'00.
Lux Nova Press — Catalogue № LNP-0287. First performance: Cathedral Church of St Paul, Boston, Massachusetts (12 May 2010).

Op.94a — The Angel Who Bears a Flaming Sword. (2008) Alto flute unaccompanied. Adapted for Peter H. Bloom. Duration: 12'. First performance: First Church, Woburn, Massachusetts (24 June 2009). Lux Nova Press — Catalogue № LNP-0215

Opus 95 — stars & guitars. (2009) Bass flute & harp. For Duo 2: Mary Jane Rupert & Peter H. Bloom. Duration: 20'. First performance: First Church, Woburn, Massachusetts (24 June 2009).

Op.97 № 1 — Heedless Watermelon (2009) Flute & clarinet. For Peter H. Bloom. Duration: 6'30. First performance: Peter H. Bloom & the composer, Boston Public Library, West End branch, Boston (28 July 2009). Lux Nova Press — Catalogue № LNP-0232

Op.97 № 3 — Swivels & Bops (2010). Duration: 3'00. First performance: Peter H. Bloom & the composer, Cathedral Church of St Paul, Boston (12 May 2010). Lux Nova Press — Catalogue № LNP-0234

Op.101 — Here You Go / Hear You Go. (2010) Flute & clarinet. Duration: 6'. First performance: Peter H. Bloom & the composer, King's Chapel, Boston (18 May 2010).

Op.103 — How to Tell (Chasing the Tail of Nothing). (2011) Alto flute, clarinet & frame drum. Duration: 10'. First performance: The k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble, King's Chapel, Boston (19 May 2011).

Op.113 № 2 — Après-mystère. (2014) Flute (or piccolo) and clarinet in A. Duration: 5'. First performed by Peter H. Bloom and the composer, King's Chapel, Boston (7 Oct 2014).

Op.114 № 2 — Zen on the Wing. (2013) Flute and clarinet in A. Duration: 5'. First performed by Peter H. Bloom and the composer, King's Chapel, Boston (8 Oct 2013).

Op.117 — Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels. (2013-14). Flute, clarinet, guitar & double-bass.  First performed by The 9th Ear, Clarendon Hill Presbyterian Church, Somerville, Mass. (1 Feb 2014).

Op.119 № 1 — The Crystalline Ship. (2014) Mezzo-soprano & baritone saxophone. For D'Anna Fortunato. Text by Leo Shulte. First performed by D'Anna Fortunato & Peter H. Bloom, Church of the Advent, Boston (14 March 2014).

Opus 120 — I see people walking around like trees. (2014) Flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum. Duration: 5'30. First performance by The k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble, King's Chapel, Boston (15 April 2014).

Opus 122a — Le tombeau de W.A.G. (2014). Arrangement for alto flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum. First performed by The k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble, Clarendon Hill Presbyterian Church, Somerville, Mass. (6 June 2014).

Op.126 № 7 — Gabriel's Message (Basque Carol). (2015) Flute, violin, two baritone voices, and small women's chorus unison. First performed by Peter H. Bloom, Rachel Wimmer, and members of the choir of Holy Trinity United Methodist Church, Danvers, Mass. (13 Dec 2015).

Op.126 № 3a — Variations on a Basque Carol. (2014) Arrangement for C flute unaccompanied. First performed by Peter H. Bloom, Holy Trinity United Methodist Church, Danvers, Mass. (13 Dec 2015).

Opus 129 — From the Pit of a Cave in the Cloud. (2015) Soprano, flute, bass flute (doubling on piccolo), tenor recorder (doubling on soprano recorder) & horn. Duration: 14'00. Text by Leo Shulte. First performed by Barbara Hill-Meyers and The k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble, at King's Chapel in Boston (27 Oct 2015).

Opus 138 — Oxygen Footprint. (2016). Fl, va, hp. Duration: 7'00. For Ensemble Aubade.  First performed by Ensemble Aubade, Stamford, NY (20 Nov 2016)

Opus 138a — Oxygen Footprint. (2016). Arrangement for fl, va, pf. Duration: 7'00. For Ensemble Aubade.  First performed by Ensemble Aubade, [place?] (date?)

Opus 140 — Sound & Sight: Music to Paint By. (2016) 2 flutes, clarinet, horn & fixed media. Duration: 25'.
1. The Conquest of Emptiness
2a. Avant-subterfuge (Before the Tape)
2b. Sonic Dissemblage (Sex Tape)
3. Contemplating the Irrepressible (Happy Birthday, Carl Nielsen!)
Première performance of Sound & Sight, Maria Bablyak, Irina Pisarenko, & The k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble, King's Chapel (21 June 2016).

Opus 141a — Mistaken for the Sacred. (2017) 2 flutes, horn and fixed media.  First performed by The k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble, Clarendon Hill Presbyterian Church, Somerville, Mass. (24 Mar 2017).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 24, 2017, 10:03:26 AM
I mean, What a List.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on June 24, 2017, 04:34:16 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 24, 2017, 10:03:26 AM
I mean, What a List.

Amen!

Let me express my thanks for allowing me to tag along with your oeuvre as the writer of the texts for a few of the works.

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on June 24, 2017, 06:10:28 PM
Certainly an impressive list :) are most live performances also recorded?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 25, 2017, 02:28:11 AM
Most, probably  0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 25, 2017, 02:36:57 AM
Today is the choir's, and the handbell ringers', last Sunday of the season.  I had not consciously intended it as an all-Henningmusick service . . . just worked out that way.  We're reprising my handbell arrangement of America the Beautiful;  singing the première of the new, "torch song" arrangement of I Want Jesus to Walk With Me;  and ringing the (easy) new piece I wrote less than two weeks ago (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1069114.html#msg1069114).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Rons_talking on June 25, 2017, 12:08:25 PM
Karl, I've been listening to your recordings on Soundcloud from the top-down. I've left a few short comments and would be happy to listen to and comment upon anything you recommend. It's great that you have so many live recordings. You have a lot of stylistic variety and it's been interesting to listen...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 25, 2017, 02:34:31 PM
Thank you!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 26, 2017, 05:05:00 AM
The idea is, when (and only when) White Nights is wrapped up, to write a one-act opera (well, short, anyway), and therefore probably not getting started until 1Q18.

Several of the singers, and one fellow composer, in my close (or close-ish) acquaintance have experience in small-company opera performances here in Boston (including Fidelio, very recently, in Faneuil Hall . . . which, if you were wondering, is not an especially good opera venue, no) and I have meant to sound them out.  Not surprisingly, the composer has the most pertinent intelligence to impart.  He summed up thus:

Remember, there are new music groups with musicians who enjoy performing new music.

There are NOT new opera groups with opera singers who enjoy performing new operas.  There are places that say they do, but they are lying. They really want traditional operas that they can tell people they are premiering.

They mean well and their hearts are absolutely in the right places, but...it's something to keep in mind. Remember the most important American opera composers of the 20th century are probably Carlisle Floyd and Gian-Carlo Menotti. Not sure anyone would consider them in the top one hundred of American "composer" composers.


I replied, "You have confirmed my darkest intuitions."

One of his especially practical remarks before this summation was:  to compose it with piano and only piano accompaniment, planning to orchestrate it later for whatever instrumentation the company has available.  (This is the meat-&-potatoes version of what I had gleaned in a yet earlier exchange with one of the singers, the orchestras in various productions in which he has sung having been some intersection of ad hoc and threadbare.)  That, in other words, any score with already-specific instrumentation which does/may not suit the company's resources, is just inviting an immediate rejection.

All of this does not discourage me—not in addition to the general discouragement inherent to my enterprise, that is.  It is well understood that pitching a new opera, anywhere, is going to be a long and an uphill undertaking.  (Not differing in kind from the challenges still faced by my First Symphony.)  And I am grateful to be the beneficiary of the experience of my fellow musical Bostonians.

Meanwhile, I guess I shall simply focus on Scene 8 of the ballet . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 26, 2017, 05:33:39 AM
It's that time again . . . Re-post & refresh:

Variations on Wie lieblich est, S.10 (oboe & organ) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg841639.html#msg841639)

Time Was, Op.4 (pf solo)
№ 1: Prelude (Charlottesville) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906467.html#msg906467)
№ 2: Dance (Barefoot Amid Dandelions) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895701.html#msg895701)
№ 3: The Myth of Motion II:  Toccatina (on the Ekaterininsky Canal) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg896186.html#msg896186)


Pictures Only I Can See, Op.11 (pf solo)
№ 1: Spring in Her Step (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg894486.html#msg894486)
№ 2: The Bronze Girl's Spilt Milk (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg894735.html#msg894735)
№ 3: The Myth of Motion I:  Chorale (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895484.html#msg895484)
№ 4: The Sleep-Pavane at the Foot of Frozen Niagara (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg894748.html#msg894748)
№ 5: Petersburg Nocturne (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg893941.html#msg893941)
|| MIDI on YT (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?action_edit=1&list=PLFZD0TBMaPuUXCFckvjggD2-jTTbZ2Eh6)

Little Towns, Low Countries, Op.18 (pf solo)
№ 1: Invention (Mt Hope Avenue, Rochester) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg896759.html#msg896759)
№ 2: Aubade (Lake Canandaigua) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg897041.html#msg897041)
№ 3: Gigue (Glasgow Street, Cornhill) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg897079.html#msg897079)


Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, Op.16 (cl/vn/pf) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg821903.html#msg821903)

Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, Op.16a (cl/pf/prc) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg821934.html#msg821934)

To Melt From a Distance, Op.21 (pf solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895630.html#msg895630)

Gaze Transfixt, Op.23 (pf solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=92.0;attach=42786)

Lutosławski's Lullaby, Op.25a (organ solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg984373.html#msg984373)

Lutosławski's Lullaby, Op.25 (pf solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg899237.html#msg899237)

Fancy on Psalm 80 from the Scottish Psalter, Op.34 № 3, performed by Carson Cooman, on YouTube. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772705.html#msg772705)

O Beauteous Heavenly Light, Op.34 № 2, performed by Carson Cooman, on YouTube. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772705.html#msg866185)

The Allegro grazioso (https://soundcloud.com/htumc-music-program/02-allegro-grazioso?in=htumc-music-program/sets/christmas-concert-14-dec-2014) from the Sinfonietta, Op.38 for brass quintet (some shaky moments)

Journey to the Dayspring, Op.40 on YouTube (http://youtu.be/WaVDqIp5Rt4?t=25m33s)

'Tis Winter Now (Danby), Op.45a (mezzo-soprano, flute & organ) at Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Danby-Tis-Winter-Now-Mezzo-soprano/dp/1631620223/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1419784836&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=karl+henning+danby)

Initiation of Barefoot on the Crowded Road, the former Op.41 (now the Discreet Erasures, Op.99, below) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg870547.html#msg870547)

Danse antique, Op.44 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg892900.html#msg892900)

The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Op.46 for orchestra

http://www.youtube.com/v/als-l2BI0xs

O Gracious Light, Op.50c (two-part choir, piano & organ) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg960575.html#msg960575)

The original Born on Earth to Save Us, Op.52 for Bill Goodwin. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg914182.html#msg914182)

Born on Earth to Save Us, Op.52a for HTUMC. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg914906.html#msg914906)

Joseph and Mary, Op.53a for HTUMC. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg914335.html#msg914335)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part I (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg875355.html#msg875355)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part II (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg875358.html#msg875358)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part I ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754765.html#msg754765)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part II ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754766.html#msg754766)

I Look From Afar, Op.60 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg805683.html#msg805683)

Blue Shamrock, Op.63 for clarinet unaccompanied, at Amazon. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770448.html#msg770448)

Three Things That Begin With "C", Op.65, clarinet & horn :: Original (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg928980.html#msg928980) | Revised (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg929426.html#msg929426)

Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani 1st half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg804573.html#msg804573) | 2nd half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg804574.html#msg804574)

Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani ::  Choral Score 1st half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg833844.html#msg833844) | 2nd half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg833845.html#msg833845)

14 Dec 2014 performance of Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 (https://soundcloud.com/htumc-music-program/12-sweetest-ancient-cradle-song?in=htumc-music-program/sets/christmas-concert-14-dec-2014)

14 Dec 2014 performance of The Snow Lay on the Ground, Op.68a (https://soundcloud.com/htumc-music-program/14-the-snow-lay-on-the-ground?in=htumc-music-program/sets/christmas-concert-14-dec-2014)

Timbrel and Dance, Op.73 [ St Paul's choir plus ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg628919.html#msg628919)

21 Nov 2015 Triad performance of Nuhro, Op.74:  https://www.youtube.com/v/ftFJdcXz7lg

23 Nov 2015 Triad performance of Nuhro, Op.74. (https://soundcloud.com/triad-boston/05-henning-nuhro-op74-23-nov-15)

Scene 1 from White Nights, Op.75 № 2 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg810318.html#msg810318)

Scene 2 from White Nights, Op.75 № 3 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg802028.html#msg802028)

Scene 3a from White Nights, Op.75 № 4 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg801802.html#msg801802)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg813961.html#msg813961)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6, arr. for saxophone choir (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765047.html#msg765047)

Scene 4 from White Nights, Op.75 № 7 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg814083.html#msg814083)

Scene 5 from White Nights, Op.75 № 8 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815364.html#msg815364)

Before-&-after, Finale-VS.-Sibelius exhibits from the Op.75 № 8| A (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815367.html#msg815367%20%5B/url) | B (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815368.html#msg815368%20%5B/url) | C (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815369.html#msg815369%20%5B/url) | D (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815370.html#msg815370%20%5B/url)

Scene 7 from White Nights, Op.75 № 10 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg816086.html#msg816086)

Scene 8 from White Nights, Op.75 № 11 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1070583.html#msg1070583) | work-in-progress

Canzona (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg827075.html#msg827075), Op.77a № 1 (org solo)

Gigue (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg827138.html#msg827138), Op.77a № 2 (org solo)

26 February De profundis, Op.78 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg396045.html#msg396045) [ Jaya Lakshminarayan & friends ]

Mirage, Op.79a (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg845632.html#msg845632) (alto fl, cl, pf)

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, Op.80 carol for choir, brass quintet, organ & timpani (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg805187.html#msg805187)

Moonrise, Op.84 for brass quintet. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767632.html#msg767632) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

Moonrise, Op.84a for flute choir in six parts. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg761602.html#msg761602) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

15 March Passion rehearsal A (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/dress-rehearsal.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal B (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/shut-up-n-let-music-do-talkin-some-more.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal C (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/corrivideum.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

Conclusion of the 19 Mar 2010 performance by Sine Nomine of the St John Passion, Op.92:

http://www.youtube.com/v/8netMuAHFkI

12 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/revisiting-moon.html) [ k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble (Bloom/Henning/Cienniwa) ]

18 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/later-at-kings.html) [ Bloom/Henning ]

23 May pre-concert rehearsal (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/05/rehearsal-day-of.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

22 June recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/ande-then-there-was-library.html) [ N. Chamberlain/B. Chamberlain/Henning ]

Love is the spirit of this church (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg694587.html#msg694587), Op.85 № 3

Nicodemus brings myrrh and aloes for the burial of the Christ (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg739688.html#msg739688), Op.85 № 4 for cello & piano | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/nicodemus-brings-myrrh-aloes)

For God so loved the world, after Op.87 № 9 {Would you like the Doxology with that?} Yes (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784410.html#msg784410) | No (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784446.html#msg784446) | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/for-god-so-loved-the-world)

The Passion According to St John (http://www.mediafire.com/?wdpk77t7m042s7o), Op.92 (on MediaFire, courtesy of Johan)

Lutosawski’s Lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648397.html#msg648397), Op.96a № 1 (string quartet)

Marginalia (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg647890.html#msg647890), Op.96a № 2 (string quartet)

Après-lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649237.html#msg649237), Op.96a № 3 (string quartet)

Score of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444980.html#msg444980)

MIDI of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg436576.html#msg436576)

Score of Suspension Bridge (In Dave's Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444979.html#msg444979)

MIDI of Suspension Bridge (In Dave's Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444978.html#msg444978)

Score of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg445883.html#msg445883)

MIDI of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg446478.html#msg446478)

Cato's analysis of the Viola Sonata (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg785714.html#msg785714)

Johan's MediaFire folder, including the whole of Dana's première performance of the Viola Sonata (http://www.mediafire.com/?nnp5543z74szn)

Discreet Erasures (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg872593.html#msg872593), Op.99 for orchestra

Angular Whimsies, Op.100a (bass clarinet, percussion [two players] & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767841.html#msg767841)

Whimsy brevis, Op.100b (bass flute & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg769046.html#msg769046)

http://www.youtube.com/v/OAp3w15ISl4

How to Tell (Chasing the Tail of Nothing), Op.103 (alto flute, clarinet & frame drum); 7 June 2014 performance (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-how-to-tell-chasing-the-tail-of-nothing-op-103-7-june-14)

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648257.html#msg648257), Op.104 № 4

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649947.html#msg649947), Op.104 № 5

Kyrie (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg644073.html#msg644073), Op.106 № 1

Gloria (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg980747.html#msg980747), Op.106 № 2

Credo (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg869962.html#msg869962), Op.106 № 3

Sanctus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772439.html#msg869778), Op.106 № 4

(The Sanctus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg871446.html#msg871446), arranged for tuba quartet)

Agnus Dei (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg773090.html#msg773090), Op.106 № 5 || Première by Triad (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895337.html#msg895337)

Brothers, If They Only Knew It (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780342.html#msg780342), saxophone quartet (after Op.106 № 5)

In the Artist's Studio (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg879937.html#msg880118), Op.107, for 17 winds & harp

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

Organ Sonata, Op.108
Mvt 1: Eritis sicut Deus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg706128.html#msg706128)
Mvt 2: . . . scientes bonum . . . (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg709377.html#msg709377)
Mvt 3: . . . et malum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg714290.html#msg714290)


Thoreau in Concord Jail (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708916.html#msg708916), Op.109 for clarinet solo

http://www.youtube.com/v/OnLYQ748aEg

Airy Distillates (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648674.html#msg648674), Op.110 for flute solo

Annabel Lee (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg704486.html#msg704486), Op.111 for vocal quartet

http://www.youtube.com/v/tN3aMOrzEb8

Misapprehension (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708245.html#msg708245), Op.112 for clarinet choir

Misapprehension (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg920903.html#msg920903), Op.112a for strings

The Mystic Trumpeter (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg831867.html#msg831867), Op.113 № 1 for soprano & clarinet

Après-mystère (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737681.html#msg737681), Op.113 № 2 for flute & clarinet And MIDI (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737682.html#msg737682)

http://www.youtube.com/v/7RhH161HhlA

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg756625.html#msg756625), Op.114 № 1 for clarinet & marimba

(very nearly) what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg812042.html#msg812042), Op.114 № 5 for bass clarinet & marimba

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777532.html#msg777532), Op.114a for clarinet, mandocello & double bass

My Island Home (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg766258.html#msg766258), Op.115 for percussion ensemble

http://www.youtube.com/v/hlh61D6COvU

Plotting (y is the new x) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765893.html#msg765893), Op.116 for violin & harpsichord

http://www.youtube.com/v/2vKGfppo0o8

Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg768713.html#msg768713), Op.117 (fl, cl in A, gtr & cb) [ and at Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-jazz-for) ]

When the morning stars sang together, and the sons of God shouted for joy (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770046.html#msg770046), Op.118 № 1 (shakuhachi, drum & handbell choir)

http://www.youtube.com/v/79tPHWpH3UI

Divinum mysterium (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg775091.html#msg775091), Op.118 № 2 (choir unison & handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/MPr7NhE2-Bs

Easter Stikheron (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784746.html#msg784746), Op.118 № 3 (choir SATB & handbells)

Welcome, Happy Morning!, Op.118 № 4 (handbells)

My Lord, What a Morning (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg787524.html#msg787524), Op.118 № 5 (choir & handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/AJzV-RxXiIk

Hymtunes Moscow & Te Deum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg799287.html#msg799287), Op.118 № 6 (handbells)

Musette (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg799287.html#msg799287), Op.118 № 7 (handbells)

Psalm 130 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780713.html#msg780713), Op.118 № 8 [ I think ] (clarinet & bass voice) [work-in-progress]

The Crystalline Ship (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777531.html#msg777531), Op.119 № 1 (mezzo-soprano & baritone saxophone)

I Saw People Walking Around Like Trees (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg782776.html#msg782776), Op.120 (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum)

http://www.youtube.com/v/E0_-CTvtSS8

... illa existimans quia hortulanus esset .... (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg822022.html#msg822022), Op.121 (vc/pf)

14 Dec 2014 performance of Le tombeau de W.A.G., Op.122 (https://soundcloud.com/htumc-music-program/01-le-tombeau-de-wag?in=htumc-music-program/sets/christmas-concert-14-dec-2014)

Le tombeau de W.A.G. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg792109.html#msg792109), Op.122a (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum) Audio (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-le-tombeau-de-wag-op122a)

A Song of Remembrance, Op.123 (mixed chorus SAB & pf)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg828719)

http://www.youtube.com/v/kU682jFNG4w

The Mysterious Fruit, Op.124 (mezzo-soprano & marimba)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg866146)

The Mysterious Fruit, Op.124a (mezzo-soprano & pf)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg869135)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 (2 vn/va)
№ 1 "Children's Song" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg823454.html#msg823454)
№ 2 "Autumn Leaves (Wind Effect)" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg844320.html#msg844320)
№ 3 "Scampering Squirrels" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg846592.html#msg846592)
№ 4 "Pond at Twilight" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847113.html#msg847113)
№ 5 "The Gnomes (Paul's Garden)" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg847919)
№ 6 "Cheerful Song on the Wing" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg867035)
№ 7 "The Avocado in Winter" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg867133)


In the shadow of the kindly Star (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg844302.html#msg844302), Op.126 № 1 (violin solo and handbell choir)

I Want Jesus to Walk With Me (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg934693.html#msg934693), Op.126 № 2 (choir SATB unaccompanied) NEW & IMPROVED !! [ Version for brass quintet (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg934486.html#msg934486) ]

Variations on a Basque Carol (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg856400.html#msg856400), Op.126 № 3 (clarinet unaccompanied)

Variations on a Basque Carol (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg934417.html#msg934417), Op.126 № 3 (flute unaccompanied)

Beach Balls (Red) , Op.126 № 5 (org solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg896271.html#msg896271)

Pat-A-Pan (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg920914.html#msg920914msg844302), Op.126 № 6 (handbell choir)

Gabriel's Message (Basque Carol) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg934413.html#msg934413), Op.126 № 7

Little Suite, Op.127 (vc & pf)
№ 1 "Summer Song" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851437.html#msg851437)
№ 2 "Valentine" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851437.html#msg867353)
№ 3 "Sparrows Hopping on the Wet Sidewalk" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906166.html#msg906166) || MIDI on YT (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mbeg-pyJfvI&list=PLFZD0TBMaPuXbxstv6cQeRGw1tTS1mZBM)

Notebook for Elaina & Anna, Op.128 № 1 "Out for a Walk" (fl/a sx) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851363.html#msg851363)

From the Pit of a Cave in the Cloud, Op.129, soprano & chamber group (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg929490.html#msg929490)

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

The Young Lady Holding a Phone in Her Teeth, Op.130 (double wind quintet) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg978189.html#msg978189) || The première on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karl-henning-756715731/the-young-lady-holding-a-phone-in-her-teeth-op130)

Visions fugitives de nouveau, Op.131 (pf solo)
№ 1: One Leaf (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg904373.html#msg904373)
№ 2: Versuch eines Milonga (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905203.html#msg905203)
№ 3: Beneath the Clear Sky (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905823.html#msg905823)
№ 4: That Tickles! (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905868.html#msg905868)
№ 5: Stephen Goes to California (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905880.html#msg905880)
№ 6: Kay's Blue Crabs (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905898.html#msg905898)
№ 7: Questionable Insistence (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905904.html#msg905904)
№ 8: Morning Prayer (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906036.html#msg906036)

https://www.youtube.com/v/FfL_20Sksc8

№ 9: Bunny Keeping Still (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906077.html#msg906077)
№ 10: Gamboling Squirrels (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906078.html#msg906078)
№ 11: The Street Musician (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906783.html#msg906783)
№ 12: The Shade of an Oak (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906789.html#msg906789)
№ 13: "Could you change one more thing?" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907005.html#msg907005)
№ 14: Waiting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907009.html#msg907009)
№ 15: Bicycling in Boston Common (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907002.html#msg907002)
№ 16: Mist on the Harbor (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907205.html#msg907205)
№ 17: Peter Moves to Montréal (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907206.html#msg907206)
№ 18: Seeing a Long-Since-Cancelled Stamp (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907207.html#msg907207)
№ 19: ... but his mind is elsewhere (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907528.html#msg907528)
№ 20: Starless Summer Night (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907530.html#msg907530) || MIDI on YT (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxjZWHrSBk0&list=PLFZD0TBMaPuXnfPJDhCKfIhkI_1eLROX9)

Neither do I condemn thee, Op.132 for flute duet  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg916020.html#msg916020)

A whimsical Canon:

http://www.youtube.com/v/B6xeqrcavUQ

Saltmarsh Stomp, Op.134 for clarinet choir in 15 parts (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg924808.html#msg924808)

http://www.youtube.com/v/7DCc2sD2KAk

Ear Buds (The dream of a young man in the woods, listening), Op.135 for symphonic band (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg922013.html#msg922013)

http://www.youtube.com/v/ZSMo90L5xJA

Darkest Doings {work-in-progress} ... or not 8)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg926870.html#msg926870)

Clarinet Sonata, Op.136, movement 1: Another Think Coming (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg950104.html#msg950104)

Clarinet Sonata, Op.136, movement 2: « Boulez est mort » (Wounding Silence) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1057361.html#msg1057361)

Clarinet Sonata, Op.136, movement 3: Unanticipated Serenity (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1061268.html#msg1061268)

Clarinet Sonata, Op.136, movement 4: Ambiguity and Overlap (Something or other, if not something else entirely) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1067098.html#msg1067098)

Clarinet Sonata, Op.136, movement 5: After a reading of "The Mysterious Stranger" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1068621.html#msg1068621)

Op.137: A Sheaf of Bliss

Things Like Bliss, version 1 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg942768.html#msg942768), Op.137 № 1a

Things Like Bliss, version 2 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg942769.html#msg942769), Op.137 № 1b

Considering My Bliss Options (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg956812.html#msg956812), Op.137 № 2 (clarinet & horn in F) work-in-progress

Liv Plays Scrabble (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg944912.html#msg944912), Op.137 № 3 (shakuhachi & toy piano)

Out From the Unattended Baggage (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg981321.html#msg981321), Op.137 № 4 (flute, clarinet & bassoon)

sand dance (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg981347.html#msg981347), Op.137 № 5 (flute  & harp)

Oxygen Footprint, Op.138 (flute, viola & harp)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg994507.html#msg994507)

Brightest and Best (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg944099.html#msg944099), Op.139 № 1 (mixed choir)

Precious Lord (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg955353.html#msg955353), Op.139 № 4 (mixed choir and organ)

Paschal Carillon (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg955471.html#msg955471), Op.139 № 5 (handbell choir)

What Wondrous Love (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg955387.html#msg955387), Op.139 № 6 (mixed choir and handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/dXMra6BvZew

Mistaken for the Sacred, Op.141 (percussion solo & fixed media)

http://www.youtube.com/v/dcofMh91_7M

In dulci jubilo (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1000655.html#msg1000655), Op.142 № 1 (fl, hn, handbell choir, youth and adult choirs, organ)

In dulci jubilo (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1020521.html#msg1020521), Op.142 № 1a (2 fl, ob, cl, hn, ta, handbells, glock, strings, youth and adult choirs)

New Year's Carol (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1020715.html#msg1020715), Op.142 № 2 (unison choir & organ)

O Traurigkeit (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1051976.html#msg1051976), Op.142 № 7 (clarinet, choir SATB & organ)

Song of the Empty Tomb (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1051978.html#msg1051978), Op.142 № 8 (flute & handbell choir)

I Want Jesus to Walk With Me (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1063841.html#msg1063841), Op.142 № 9 (unison choir, pf, optional fl or vn obblig.)

Pavane (Memories of Packanack Lake) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1069114.html#msg1069114), Op.142 № 10 (handbell choir)

Symphony № 1 (mercy!), Op.143

i. Allegro molto (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1029730.html#msg1029730)

http://www.youtube.com/v/-WCZ77mt2aE

ii. Larghetto (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1029786.html#msg1029786)

http://www.youtube.com/v/JpI9Zr8rqW4

iii. Vivo assai (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1034212.html#msg1034212)

Nun of the Above (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1055804.html#msg1055804), Op.144 (cl/gtr/db)

8 Oct 2013 recital at King's Chapel (http://instantencore.com/music/details.aspx?PId=5106840)

Henningmusick at ReverbNation (http://www.reverbnation.com/karlhenning).

Henningmusick at Instant Encore (http://instantencore.com/contributor/contributor.aspx?CId=5142566).

About an hour's worth of Henningmusick, too, at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1)

The 9th Ear at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/9th-ear).


And: Maria appears on the evening news in DC (http://www.wjla.com/articles/2014/04/cold-weather-approaches-cherry-blossoms-pass-peak-102154.html).

Maria's harpsichord (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg922817.html#msg922817)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: kishnevi on June 26, 2017, 12:12:08 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 26, 2017, 05:05:00 AM
The idea is, when (and only when) White Nights is wrapped up, to write a one-act opera (well, short, anyway), and therefore probably not getting started until 1Q18.

Several of the singers, and one fellow composer, in my close (or close-ish) acquaintance have experience in small-company opera performances here in Boston (including Fidelio, very recently, in Faneuil Hall . . . which, if you were wondering, is not an especially good opera venue, no) and I have meant to sound them out.  Not surprisingly, the composer has the most pertinent intelligence to impart.  He summed up thus:

Remember, there are new music groups with musicians who enjoy performing new music.

There are NOT new opera groups with opera singers who enjoy performing new operas.  There are places that say they do, but they are lying. They really want traditional operas that they can tell people they are premiering.

They mean well and their hearts are absolutely in the right places, but...it's something to keep in mind. Remember the most important American opera composers of the 20th century are probably Carlisle Floyd and Gian-Carlo Menotti. Not sure anyone would consider them in the top one hundred of American "composer" composers.


I replied, "You have confirmed my darkest intuitions."

One of his especially practical remarks before this summation was:  to compose it with piano and only piano accompaniment, planning to orchestrate it later for whatever instrumentation the company has available.  (This is the meat-&-potatoes version of what I had gleaned in a yet earlier exchange with one of the singers, the orchestras in various productions in which he has sung having been some intersection of ad hoc and threadbare.)  That, in other words, any score with already-specific instrumentation which does/may not suit the company's resources, is just inviting an immediate rejection.

All of this does not discourage me—not in addition to the general discouragement inherent to my enterprise, that is.  It is well understood that pitching a new opera, anywhere, is going to be a long and an uphill undertaking.  (Not differing in kind from the challenges still faced by my First Symphony.)  And I am grateful to be the beneficiary of the experience of my fellow musical Bostonians.

Meanwhile, I guess I shall simply focus on Scene 8 of the ballet . . . .

Does New England have something similar to this?
http://www.clevelandoperatheater.org/new-scenes
(As I understand it, this was limited to members of the CCG, so it's not an open competition.)

You might try shopping such an opera to an opera company with a young artists program, especially if it's a children's opera and can be done with little or no staging (and therefore useable when they do those opera-in-public-school programs).

And what are you doing about a libretto?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 26, 2017, 03:25:19 PM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on June 26, 2017, 12:12:08 PM
And what are you doing about a libretto?

I've received one which I will enjoy setting.

Shopping an opera around will be a challenge.

Separately:  This is the piece I have wanted to shape, since the end of yesterday's service.

https://soundcloud.com/karl-henning-756715731/memories-of-packanack-lake
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 27, 2017, 01:11:28 AM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on June 26, 2017, 12:12:08 PM
Does New England have something similar to this?
http://www.clevelandoperatheater.org/new-scenes
(As I understand it, this was limited to members of the CCG, so it's not an open competition.)

Nice program!  If there is any such in Boston, my people do not speak of it  0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 27, 2017, 01:23:44 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 26, 2017, 03:25:19 PM
Separately:  This is the piece I have wanted to shape, since the end of yesterday's service.

https://soundcloud.com/karl-henning-756715731/memories-of-packanack-lake

I started with a mix consisting only of modifications of the handbell recording (take 1, still on DropBox https://www.dropbox.com/s/hzk6htgqii9nk27/Pavane%20Remix%20-%20Take%201.mp3?dl=0 )

Some of the "bell stuff" I have done has felt limited to higher pitch . . . and I did feel that this wanted a kind of "bottom."

So I listened to take 1 on headphones, hit the Record button, and improvised vocalizations, and a few bits on the recorder. For good or ill, I did it "in one breath," and in a single take.  I added that track as a layer to the mix, and made modifications here and there.  So the harmonic felicities between the bells and the air columns is not "chance," but musical improv.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 27, 2017, 02:07:50 PM
Incremental progress.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 28, 2017, 01:19:16 AM
Quote from: Rons_talking on June 25, 2017, 12:08:25 PM
Karl, I've been listening to your recordings on Soundcloud from the top-down. I've left a few short comments and would be happy to listen to and comment upon anything you recommend. It's great that you have so many live recordings. You have a lot of stylistic variety and it's been interesting to listen...

Thanks again, both for your kind listening, and for your comments!  I need to return the favor.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 28, 2017, 01:20:48 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 26, 2017, 03:25:19 PM
Separately:  This is the piece I have wanted to shape, since the end of yesterday's service.

https://soundcloud.com/karl-henning-756715731/memories-of-packanack-lake (https://soundcloud.com/karl-henning-756715731/memories-of-packanack-lake)

I don't know, in the Grand Scheme, how good it really is . . . but I do find that I like it.  This may be an eccentricity on my part.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 28, 2017, 04:17:37 PM
The state
Of Scene Eight

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 29, 2017, 04:29:29 AM
Above all, the Summer Solstice is Henningmusick time.  Aside from being The Right Season to work on White Nights (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2017/06/onward-through-nights.html), it is the time of year, apparently, when a composer's thoughts turn to wild fruit (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2009/06/one-reckless-berry.html).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 30, 2017, 02:30:57 AM
I was up and rested at 4:30, so before going in to work, I laid in some more work on Scene viii.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 30, 2017, 02:32:50 AM
(There was an intermediary score from last night, which I neglected to post.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 01, 2017, 07:48:28 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 21, 2017, 02:51:15 AM
I then added a flute obbligato, to make it a solo mezzo, flute, piano trio . . . so now I have retro-fitted the unison choir anthem with optional flute or violin obbligato.

The inaugural outing (https://soundcloud.com/htumc-music-program/karl-henning-i-want-jesus-to?in=htumc-music-program/sets/music-at-holy-trinity-umc-spring-2017), warts 'n' all.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 01, 2017, 04:08:19 PM
Particularly good progress today, even allowing for the fact that I reserve the right to make further refinements here and there in these first 294 measures of the Scene.  (The PDF is now too large to attach here.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 02, 2017, 06:59:29 AM
For a while (and yet, unless I am mistaken, not before 2017—so it may be an argument for not having finished the scene sooner) I realized that I wanted to bind this apparently independent excursion into Rossiniana to the ballet as a whole, by alluding to the opening of the Overture.  It works very easily in terms of instrumentation, adding only the harp to the Rossini orchestra (allowing for a slight revoicing of the initial trichord—in the Overture, three flutes, here readily recast for picc/fl/cl 1).

The incredibly wonderful idea (as I see it) which came to me only yesterday is, to take what in the Overture is apparently a digressive rhythmic invention (a passage I have always loved, and would never have considered alteration or withdrawing) after rehearsal letter S, and likewise plugging it in as an episode other than Rossini, and which likewise strengthens the ties to the ballet.  (Lest a hostile critic—and face it: If you build it, the hostile critics will come—dismiss the Scene as mere pastiche.)

So my work this morning was essentially to realize this vision, and holy cats, I love it;  I think it one of the most perfect musical touches I've brushed onto a musical canvas.

There is nothing second-rate about this belated return to the completion of the ballet;  it will be (as I have always hoped and meant for it to be) one of the works of which I can be proudest.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 02, 2017, 10:22:53 AM
The most important "repair" I am going to need to apply is:  All of my work this year has assumed (you all probably know the joke) two horns.  (Which was a coin toss:  there are four horns in the Ov. to La gazza ladra, two in the Ov. to Il barbiere.)  Today, as I (ahem) look at the first page of the number (i.e., the introduction which I composed three years ago) I see that, in fact, I was writing for four horns.  It is not going to be a terrible lot of work to give some employment to another pair of horns.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 03, 2017, 04:28:37 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 01, 2017, 04:08:19 PM
(The PDF is now too large to attach here.)

File-size reduction:

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 03, 2017, 05:39:58 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 21, 2016, 08:00:27 AM
The arrangement of the New Year's Carol is a matter of some urgency (must get it done tonight, so I can print it off and bring to choir rehearsal tomorrow evening).  The important thing (which makes a little more work, of course) is that I want the arrangement to be clear of any copyright infringement from the start, so I want to devise my own harmonization/accompaniment.  On the plus side, it means that it should be simpler, and thus something less likely to provoke complaint from the accompanist.

Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 22, 2016, 03:37:33 AM
Quote from: Cato on November 22, 2016, 03:29:46 AM
Organists are always complaining about something, even if the work is composed by a master organist! 8)

This one has a rare talent for complaint, even among organists  0:)

Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 01, 2017, 03:06:17 PM
Quote from: Cato on April 01, 2017, 09:23:57 AM

SO...did organist Miss Donna Prima take a bow for your arrangement?

She was all right.  It was the calmest rehearsal we've had in four weeks  8)

The fever is past:  the organist has tendered her resignation, effective 1 Sept 2017.

Deo gratias.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 03, 2017, 03:44:52 PM
Scene 8 is in the first phase of being Done;  that is, I have found my way to the final double-bar.  I am still stress-testing all the joins, and confirming the pacing.  And I need to go through the horn and trombone lines and add some material.  So it will very possibly be completely done tomorrow.  Which of itself, is a huge step for this composer, and for the ballet.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on July 04, 2017, 04:07:34 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 03, 2017, 05:39:58 AM
This one has a rare talent for complaint, even among organists  0:)


She was all right.  It was the calmest rehearsal we've had in four weeks  8)


The fever is past:  the organist has tendered her resignation, effective 1 Sept 2017.

Deo gratias.

Good riddance to that stress in your life! 

I have reviewed the latest score to the scene for the Dostoyevsky ballet White Nights : not just good, but excellent, especially in the last moments!

Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 02, 2017, 06:59:29 AM


The incredibly wonderful idea (as I see it) which came to me only yesterday is, to take what in the Overture is apparently a digressive rhythmic invention (a passage I have always loved, and would never have considered alteration or withdrawing) after rehearsal letter S, and likewise plugging it in as an episode other than Rossini, and which likewise strengthens the ties to the ballet.  (Lest a hostile critic—and face it: If you build it, the hostile critics will come—dismiss the Scene as mere pastiche.)

So my work this morning was essentially to realize this vision, and holy cats, I love it; I think it one of the most perfect musical touches I've brushed onto a musical canvas.

There is nothing second-rate about this belated return to the completion of the ballet;  it will be (as I have always hoped and meant for it to be) one of the works of which I can be proudest.

Amen!   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 04, 2017, 05:16:05 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 02, 2017, 10:22:53 AM
The most important "repair" I am going to need to apply is:  All of my work this year has assumed (you all probably know the joke) two horns.  (Which was a coin toss:  there are four horns in the Ov. to La gazza ladra, two in the Ov. to Il barbiere.)  Today, as I (ahem) look at the first page of the number (i.e., the introduction which I composed three years ago) I see that, in fact, I was writing for four horns.  It is not going to be a terrible lot of work to give some employment to another pair of horns.

This morning I have done with the "'filling out";  and I think I may have done with testing the joinery.  About to head out for some last-minute necessities, and let my musical mind clear.  A good chance it is absolutely done.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 04, 2017, 05:16:46 AM
Quote from: Cato on July 04, 2017, 04:07:34 AM
Good riddance to that stress in your life! 

I have reviewed the latest score to the scene for the Dostoyevsky ballet White Nights : not just good, but excellent, especially in the last moments!

Amen!   0:)

Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 04, 2017, 06:10:16 AM
Another hazard of leaving a project unfinished for three years:  I now notice that, at the start of Scene 8, at least, I wrote for two flutes.  So now, do I fill in flute 2 material for the rest of the scene, or re-draw the intro so that only one flute is needed?  The latter course is easier, but . . . if I mean for the piece to enjoy a semi-independent existence, we should really have two flutes as well as the piccolo.


Will worry about this after I am back from grapeseed oil hunting.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 04, 2017, 11:29:17 AM
Here it is:

http://www.youtube.com/v/vI2K5V7C49I
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 05, 2017, 05:44:56 AM
And the score:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 06, 2017, 04:44:53 AM
Many moons ago, conductor Yoichi Udagawa commissioned me to write The Wind, the Sky, and the Wheeling Stars for the Quincy Symphony Orchestra;  and it was my fortuitous pleasure to renew our acquaintance at a Melrose Symphony concert not long ago (and an event which I attended at the kind invitation of our own Tony from Massachusetts).  My Symphony made a favorable impression upon Yoichi, but a large-scale new work is not a practical project with his orchestra at present.  He did, however, make me welcome to send anything in the 7- to 9-minute "sweet spot."  So I have sent him Il barbiere ladro, and we shall see.

I have also sent the Visions fugitives de nouveau to a concertizing pianist in New York.  We shall see, again.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on July 06, 2017, 11:06:06 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 04, 2017, 11:29:17 AM
Here it is:

http://www.youtube.com/v/vI2K5V7C49I

This is brilliant, Karl. I love the way you end it (the last two, two and a half minutes) with Henningmusik becoming dominant.

Sarge
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 06, 2017, 11:32:23 AM
A sort of return to the narrative, back from the inset scene. Many thanks for your warm words!

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Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 06, 2017, 04:48:45 PM
I've now brought the layout of Scenes 1, 7 & 8 into Lux Nova compliance  8)

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 07, 2017, 07:13:13 AM
The gentleman who commissioned I Sang to the Sky, and Day Broke for the winds of his Clemson Univ Symphony, Andrew Levin, has listened to about half of Il barbiere ladro, and asked for a score, with a promise to listen closer next week.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Rons_talking on July 07, 2017, 03:55:18 PM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on July 06, 2017, 11:06:06 AM
This is brilliant, Karl. I love the way you end it (the last two, two and a half minutes) with Henningmusik becoming dominant.

Sarge

I agree! I only wish you had a little more Henningmusic interspersed throughout.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 08, 2017, 05:46:06 AM
Quote from: Rons_talking on July 07, 2017, 03:55:18 PM
I agree! I only wish you had a little more Henningmusic interspersed throughout.

Thanks!  As this is a "scene-within-a-story-within-the-ballet" the heavy Rossini content is by design  :)

And the start I have made on Scene 9....

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 08, 2017, 02:03:20 PM
Good progress on Scene 9 today.

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 09, 2017, 08:03:27 AM
I think Scene 9 may just be done.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 10, 2017, 10:30:06 AM
The present mp3 "playlist" for White Nights runs 1:32:36, and the plan for the remainder of the ballet is for 45 minutes of music (some small portion of which is already composed, in full or in part, whenever I reach the point of those numbers).  At last, I think it is fair to say that the piece is two-thirds done.

(I'm not going to get hung up on whether I really finish the piece before 1 January 2018.  It's an entirely realistic goal;  but I shall be content if I simply continue to make steady progress.)

While I am thinking of composing (the very short) Scene 10, I am already taking thought for getting all the numbers of the ballet laid out and ready for publication . . . and this is a benefit drawn from the completed SymphonyThought alone am I not taking, but Action also;  I am going back to all the individual Sibelius files, and changing the paper size to 10"x15" and confirming the staff size of 5mm, which is what Lux Nova prefer for the conductor's score of an orchestral piece, so long as the orchestra is not huge;  and although my practice has favored "optimizing" the systems, so that instruments which are not playing in a given system of the score are 'dropped out', the nature of my music makes such a score an unnecessary burden on the conductor, who will not know from system to system what the fourth staff from the top is (e.g.).  So with the exception of an extended passage from which (say) the entire brass choir can be omitted with visual clarity, we'll have all the staves on every page.  That will take a little bit of layout massage for the existing numbers, but it actually simplifies things for all the number here on out (actually, from Scene 8 on, since I took the lesson earlier this year.  The White Nights orchestra is large, but not genuinely huge;  space only really gets squeezed when I divide the strings much (quite a bit in Scenes 7 & 9).

So the first phase of the work is massaging the Sibelius files on screen;  the second phase, printing out and proofing from hard copy – because I know my eye is going to miss things, if I plan on only reading on screen.

There is no reason why this work cannot be concurrent with continuing composition of the further numbers.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 11, 2017, 04:53:12 AM
It's all got to be brought into harmonious order . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 11, 2017, 08:38:58 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 03, 2014, 04:29:01 AM
The flutist for whom I drew up the Airy Distillates, Meerenai Shim, wrote to say that she hopes to play the piece this year.

Just a note to correct this to, Nope.

0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 14, 2017, 04:00:34 AM
Okay, last night I got no work done on the ballet! None!  None whatever!

There: I've made a clean breast of it.

We had an excellent and productive Triad meeting last night, five of us got together at the invitation of (as it turned out) the host, who gamely faced an important issue head on:  inefficiencies in rehearsals.  The meeting was entirely positive, taking it as a genuine given that the group consists of talented musicians, and focusing entirely on how to make the process(es) better.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 14, 2017, 06:15:29 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 03, 2017, 05:39:58 AM
The fever is past:  the organist has tendered her resignation, effective 1 Sept 2017.

Deo gratias.

These two weeks I started with discreet back-channel queries of various organists I know in the area.  This morning, I had two fairly substantive chats with two of them.  A general bit of fundamental good news, which various conversations in this interval affirm:  there is a good talent pool in the area, still.  One good specific piece of news:  they have confirmed that the compensation is reasonable for the job.  A second good specific piece of news:  one of them recommended an individual, and I have reached out.  If this lead is available for the job, that will be just the situation I am looking for:  a musician known well at one remove, for whom HTUMC is geographically convenient.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 16, 2017, 01:46:10 PM
Scene 10 is about half-done.

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 17, 2017, 03:40:50 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 16, 2017, 01:46:10 PM
Scene 10 is about half-done.

Although, even this start will want refinement, mind you.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 17, 2017, 07:40:08 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 14, 2017, 06:15:29 AM
These two weeks I started with discreet back-channel queries of various organists I know in the area.  This morning, I had two fairly substantive chats with two of them.  A general bit of fundamental good news, which various conversations in this interval affirm:  there is a good talent pool in the area, still.  One good specific piece of news:  they have confirmed that the compensation is reasonable for the job.  A second good specific piece of news:  one of them recommended an individual, and I have reached out.  If this lead is available for the job, that will be just the situation I am looking for:  a musician known well at one remove, for whom HTUMC is geographically convenient.

That lead is not, in fact, looking for an annual position.

But I did follow up with another organist, and now at last I have contact info for the Placement Chairman of the Merrimack Valley Chapter of the AGO.  And I have just now been given a couple of people to call who may know someone &c.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 18, 2017, 01:08:56 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 16, 2017, 01:46:10 PM
Scene 10 is about half-done.

I've brought the Scene to the final double-bar (!!) and it is very close;  I do need to improve two of the joints, and the final cadence, which are not quite what they ought to be.  That is work which will be done at some point today.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 19, 2017, 07:33:30 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 18, 2017, 01:08:56 AM
I've brought the Scene to the final double-bar (!!) and it is very close;  I do need to improve two of the joints, and the final cadence, which are not quite what they ought to be.  That is work which will be done at some point today.

Last night, and some more this morning.  I do still have two minor (oh so very minor!) adjustments I want to make.  So this is not the last of the Scene, and yet, very near to the last.

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 20, 2017, 03:52:16 AM
Per my blog post yesterday (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2017/07/loves-laser-like-labors-nearly-loosed.html), I was 97.7% sure that Scene 10 is done, and I was right.  (I was right, even though the force of Inertia had me thinking, What if I change this here, and get rid of those lines over there?...)

To the attached score, I have two altogether trivial modifications to make (tweaking some dynamics; extending the fourth in the flutes in m.41 by an eighth-note);  an addition I meant to inscribe yesterday (bringing horn 2 in on some of the doubling in m.56);   and (the most work of the final adjustments) a simple swap . . . m.57 to the end is the only duty the trombones see in the number, yet the horns are sitting idle (it makes sense in the number from which the passage is borrowed) . . . so, even as I decided to give the trumpets a rest this number, we'll sit the trombones out, and only use the mellower brass colors of the horn and tuba.

I'll formalize those changes tonight, will make some tweaks to the audio mix, and then we shall have a demo.
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 21, 2017, 02:12:09 PM
So, I've got this PDF of the ancient Finale file (2006) of Intermezzo II for the ballet. And what if it's rubbish? I find I'm asking myself. I mean, I wasn't really planning to work on it tonight, but I went ahead and started setting the score up in Sibelius; and since it begins with a string fugato, I thought I'd go ahead and get started. But I'm not much pleased with it.

Am I just tired? Or do I really need to change or even discard this?

Of course, I leave the question to tomorrow.

I'll watch some Star Trek instead, now.

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: kishnevi on July 21, 2017, 03:30:25 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 21, 2017, 02:12:09 PM
So, I've got this PDF of the ancient Finale file (2006) of Intermezzo II for the ballet. And what if it's rubbish? I find I'm asking myself. I mean, I wasn't really planning to work on it tonight, but I went ahead and started setting the score up in Sibelius; and since it begins with a string fugato, I thought I'd go ahead and get started. But I'm not much pleased with it.

Am I just tired? Or do I really need to change or even discard this?

Of course, I leave the question to tomorrow.

I'll watch some Star Trek instead, now.

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It should be no surprise that Henningsmusic from 11 years ago should have some differences from Henningsmusic of today.

Perhaps a new Intermezzo, and the old one might find life as an independent piece?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 22, 2017, 05:21:28 AM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on July 21, 2017, 03:30:25 PM
It should be no surprise that Henningsmusic from 11 years ago should have some differences from Henningsmusic of today.

Perhaps a new Intermezzo, and the old one might find life as an independent piece?

A good point, and not at all a bad suggestion.

As I was sharing with our Cato offline, I am a bit annoyed with this experience ... for more than 10 years now, in the back of my mind Intermezzo II was "more or less done," a complete composition of 127 measures, needing mostly finishing (dynamics, especially).  And I thought I remembered liking the opening string fugato back then.  Last night, though, looking and listening attentively again at last, I was disappointed.  I think it would overstate it to say "severely disappointed," but there was indeed an element of severity just in the disappointment.

After a night's rest, though, I think the fugato recoverable.  The character which I require of the music found interference in the rhythmic ambiguity of the quintuplets, and I believe that if I simply recast that rhythm, the passage will do exactly what I require of it.

In context, then, it may not be the "age" of the Henningmusick which was the difficulty, but a bit of cabin fever.  At the time, I had a critical mass of the ballet already composed, and the ballet had (what is artistically the good thing) established its own soundworld.  Compositionally at the time, I was eager to explore somewhat wilder pitch worlds and textures (2006 was the year of the Studies in Impermanence, Out in the Sun, and the Evening Service in D with its at-times abstract writing not only for the trombone duo interludes, but in e.g. the Magnificat).

So I think that what I am finding objectionable to this fugato opening the White Nights Intermezzo is, that at the time my writing style wanted to take a contrasting excursion, but that this Intermezzo is not the fit destination for it.  And perhaps it took this year's reimmersion into the ballet for me to see it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 22, 2017, 06:13:28 AM
Okay . . . welcome to my world  ;)

This is this year's first take on the fugato, all the notes and the tempo are literal from the Ur-text.

The pitch-world is fine, just as I wanted.

My objections:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 22, 2017, 06:21:21 AM
For the second take, my initial proposal for a solution was:  maybe I got the tempo wrong.  And since what I objected to was the clarity of flow, perhaps the solution was, a faster pace.

Although the result was indeed an improvement in the rhythmic definition...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 22, 2017, 06:31:39 AM
My solution:
In all ways, an improvement, and also a spiritual "restoration":  the character of the passage now, is as I had always wished/envisioned it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 22, 2017, 10:53:59 AM
So now, yes, the question is:  am I going to need to "clean up" the rest of the Intermezzo, in like manner?

About to find out.  And we'll do whatever is necessary  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 23, 2017, 05:17:27 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 22, 2017, 06:31:39 AM
My solution:

       
  • Lose the quintuplets; make the rhythm more (one of my evergreen takeaways from studies with Judith Shatin) specific.  I was therefore not content with just one "replacement rhythm," but gave my whimsy leave.

Interestingly, when the woodwinds have an "answering fugato" later, I feel that the quintuplets are just right.

I am making very slight local adjustments here and there;  I am at roughly the 33% mark, and finding it satisfactory withal.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 23, 2017, 08:17:18 AM
While I am alive to how odd this may sound, in light of the "tortured reclamation" of the opening string fugato, all the same, I've got to say it:

Damn, but this is good.

Edit :: old version deleted
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Rons_talking on July 23, 2017, 10:29:36 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 23, 2017, 08:17:18 AM
While I am alive to how odd this may sound, in light of the "tortured reclamation" of the opening strong fugato, all the same, I've got to say it:

Damn, but this is good.

I think you're right about the quintuplets; they're more effective once the first subject has been well-established. I like the rhythmic contrast when the w.winds make their first appearance with all of those anticipations. Do you have an audio file on this? I need to hear the composite. Also, how do you fit so many pages on your attachment? I'm new to this process and am on finale but a few pages is all I can post.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 23, 2017, 11:29:47 AM
I'm going to putter a bit yet before committing myself to an audio file;  but I'll have one to share tomorrow evening, thanks!

As to number of pages, I could not really answer . . . I export the PDF file from Sibelius, and why the file is the size it is, is outside my expertise!

Although the end is in sight, I am going to down tools for the day.  So, yes, I may tinker a bit with the last few pages....

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 24, 2017, 09:23:15 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 23, 2017, 11:29:47 AM
Although the end is in sight, I am going to down tools for the day.  So, yes, I may tinker a bit with the last few pages....

Here are my notes:

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 26, 2017, 03:41:12 AM
I took Monday off, which meant that last night's work was simply bringing the present Sibelius file up to the final double-bar of the Ur-text.  C'est-à-dire, I have not seen to most of the remedial work detailed here.  It won't be until Friday (if I have steam then) that I set to – going to a concert on the Esplanade this evening (the conductor who was the first recipient of a copy of the then-spanking-new Henning First), and tomorrow evening is a Triad Repertory Committee meeting.

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 29, 2017, 05:54:07 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 26, 2017, 03:41:12 AM
I took Monday off, which meant that last night's work was simply bringing the present Sibelius file up to the final double-bar of the Ur-text.

I think now, that I have "over-engineered" the transition at [ J ].

Although I have not posted the latest version, I think I have made all the other remedial adjustments.

So, this morning, I will (a) restore [ J ] to the Ur-text, and (b) modify the joint by overlap rather than by expansion.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 29, 2017, 12:04:32 PM
Intermezzo II is officially done!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 30, 2017, 04:11:08 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 29, 2017, 12:04:32 PM
Intermezzo II is officially done!

And the not-really-inevitable MIDI demo:

http://www.youtube.com/v/fpMSH7c7c9U
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 30, 2017, 06:05:47 AM
Well, since I am at a recuperative pause in ballet production anyway:

http://www.youtube.com/v/UmR1AU1fXIA

http://www.youtube.com/v/00Zqx0uiNdM
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 30, 2017, 12:51:13 PM
Made excellent progress on the wind quartet "glosses" upon that remix &c. I made of my handbell piece, Memories of Packanack Lake.  The "combined" work will be called Kurosawa's Scarecrow (Memories of Packanack Lake).  I've composed two of the four phrases, which will come in at spontaneous intervals.  Probably I shall compose a final cadence, as well.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on August 01, 2017, 04:14:25 AM
Excellent work on the ballet!   I wrote to Karl earlier:

First, let me praise the orchestration: I have a bias for the darker woodwinds, so I was quite happy to see the English Horn, Bass Clarinet, and the Contrabassoon being given some real work!  The music for the Oboe and English Horn in the opening (bars 15 ff.), the Contrabassoon, Bass Clarinet, and English Horn melodies at H and I are quite evocative, as are the brass chorale at bar 28 ff. and Piccolo/Timpani section!  The percussion section should also be singled out: I especially like the way that the quarter-note moto perpetuo figure is quickly hinted at in the piano and harp in J, before it takes off!

Next, the contrapuntal writing is highly intriguing: the fugato, the fanfare with the 5:4 figure, and the conclusion (which reminded me of things by Honegger and yet were different from them) are more than satisfactory!
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 01, 2017, 11:50:04 AM
Thanks! That timpani part is untouched from the ancient MS., but the piccolo was a spontaneous 2017 addition.

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 02, 2017, 01:11:15 AM
So, a MIDI snapshot of one possible result:

http://www.youtube.com/v/Sf2svscwUvI
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 02, 2017, 01:16:47 AM
The score:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 02, 2017, 01:19:50 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 02, 2017, 01:11:15 AM
So, a MIDI snapshot of one possible result:

Noted, of course, that the horn glissandi here are . . . unnatural.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 02, 2017, 03:23:58 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 31, 2016, 12:39:03 PM
EmmaLee Holmes Hicks, the violinist for whom I wrote Plotting (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vKGfppo0o8), is a member of Verdant Vibes (http://www.verdantvibes.com/) in Providence. They have a call for scores [....]

. . . to which I submitted ...illa existimans quia hortulanus esset...., (very nearly) what everyone was expecting, and Things Like Bliss, to no avail.

This year (that is, by 5 Aug) I shall submit the Pierrot-ensemble-plus version of Quijote, and a suitable rapid adaptation of Kurosawa's Scarecrow.

Hey, you never know.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on August 02, 2017, 04:05:26 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 02, 2017, 01:19:50 AM
Noted, of course, that the horn glissandi here are . . . unnatural.

I love unnatural horn glissandi!  8)

Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 02, 2017, 03:23:58 AM
. . . to which I submitted ...illa existimans quia hortulanus esset...., (very nearly) what everyone was expecting, and Things Like Bliss, to no avail.

This year (that is, by 5 Aug) I shall submit the Pierrot-ensemble-plus version of Quijote, and a suitable rapid adaptation of Kurosawa's Scarecrow.

Hey, you never know.


We hope that they get off the drugs and realize that your works are winners!  0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 02, 2017, 04:23:16 AM
Well, maybe (a) Things Like Bliss just didn't grab them, (b) and ...illa existimans quia hortulanus esset.... and (very nearly) what everyone was expecting are only duos, for a program on which (c) they were looking to involve more of the band.

In which case, Quijote might be just the thing.  I'll be sure to prepare the best MIDI mix I can.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 02, 2017, 08:15:40 AM
Quote from: Cato on August 02, 2017, 04:05:26 AM
I love unnatural horn glissandi!  8)

Happily, Pam reports that the horn part is straightforward!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 03, 2017, 02:12:44 PM
The string quartet adaptation of Kurosawa's Scarecrow strikes me as particularly felicitous.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 04, 2017, 01:01:17 AM
I remember now, that this call was the occasion for hoisting these MIDI demos up to YouTube (as exhibits supporting the submission of the scores) last year.

http://www.youtube.com/v/DjiHX4Xh0u0

http://www.youtube.com/v/k4VCNgu6HjY
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 04, 2017, 01:09:05 AM
Thank you!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 04, 2017, 01:16:17 AM
And, thus:

http://www.youtube.com/v/UUJnUqs1FkI
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 04, 2017, 02:30:46 PM
Likewise, a piece I remain somehow fiercely proud of:

http://www.youtube.com/v/EnBckGxlknc
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 04, 2017, 03:49:53 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 02, 2017, 03:23:58 AM
This year (that is, by 5 Aug) I shall submit the Pierrot-ensemble-plus version of Quijote, and a suitable rapid adaptation of Kurosawa's Scarecrow.

Hey, you never know.

Done.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 05, 2017, 12:25:46 PM
Well, at the foot of the original Sibelius score, the date 2015 illumines.  Checking my blog (!) I learn that I started in November, possibly Thanksgiving.  Possibly earlier:  the date of my downloading a P.D. PDF of the source chorale seems to be 7 Nov 2015.  No knowing, now, whether I snaffled the score, and went to work sooner rather than later.

Good progress today.  Content to inch along with it, really.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 05, 2017, 12:33:53 PM
If you want, the mp3 of this start is up on Dropbox (https://www.dropbox.com/s/bb29e73xpwq85hc/Op133%20no2%20Sleepyheads%2C%20Wake%20Up%20-%205%20Aug.mp3?dl=0).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 06, 2017, 05:56:58 AM
The work this morning was (most appropriately) the Mass, Op.106.  The need to get the Lux Nova Press edition of the Gloria ready for purchase and use by Triad is the driver.  My default format choice is apt to be Letter, because that is what I print on.  But we need it to fit on octavo size, and the staff size should be 6mm . . . and to fit some of the systems with brief passages for solo voice, I had reduced the staff size to 5.5mm.  The final guiding factor is, the fewer the sheets we can fit onto, the better (keeping cost of production, and cost to the customer, down).  My initial go at bringing both page and staff size into compliance succeeded only in fitting the Gloria onto six sheets (23pp. of score).

The especially good news, though, is that given these guidelines, I have puttered with the layout of all the numbers of the Mass.  Not surprisingly, the Kyrie, Sanctus and Agnus Dei all fit handsomely onto two sheets each.  The conversion of the Credo required quite a bit of management, mostly because of the variety of textures . . . like the Gloria (and I do not much see how this can be helped) it fits onto six sheets.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: kishnevi on August 06, 2017, 11:47:41 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 04, 2017, 01:16:17 AM
And, thus:

http://www.youtube.com/v/UUJnUqs1FkI

Karl, your inbox is too full to allow new messages....

I just listened to this.  I detected a good piece of music, but the MIDI husk betrays you here: I thought I was listening much of the time to a grade C horror movie soundtrack.   ???
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 06, 2017, 11:50:12 AM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on August 06, 2017, 11:47:41 AM
Karl, your inbox is too full to allow new messages....

It's a result of my lapsed subscription!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 06, 2017, 11:51:11 AM
And yes, this is a piece which will benefit exponentially from an actual performance!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: kishnevi on August 06, 2017, 11:56:27 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 06, 2017, 11:50:12 AM
It's a result of my lapsed subscription!

You can send, receive and delete messages.  At least, you ought to.  I let my subscription lapse a few months ago, yet my message box operates normally.

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 06, 2017, 12:16:54 PM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on August 06, 2017, 11:56:27 AM
You can send, receive and delete messages.  At least, you ought to.  I let my subscription lapse a few months ago, yet my message box operates normally.

You are right, and probably I can afford to delete more messages than I have.  Chalk it up to a laziness which has only resulted in a problem because of the dead subscription.

(Presently creating a new Sibelius file of the Magnificat, Op.87 no. 7 . . . .)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 09, 2017, 08:38:04 AM
Ensemble Aubade (http://www.americasmusicworks.com/ensemble-aubade.html) will play Oxygen Footprint in Weston VT on Sunday afternoon, 20 Aug (https://www.noteworthysheetmusic.com/concert-news-and-music-publishing-news/upcoming-performances-schedule/506-2017-08-19-2017-08-20-ensemble-aubade-concerts-in-vermont).  The concert is at 4pm, which gives me ample time to drive home before my bedtime, and per Brian's suggestion, to listen to the Sibelius Seventh while heading home through twilight over Vermont . . . .
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 09, 2017, 01:56:51 PM
Verdant Vibes sent an e-mail acknowledgement of my submission. “Notification of results will be sent no later than 9/1.”

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Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 09, 2017, 04:40:33 PM
My untutored/unorthodox disposition of the occasional solo voice line in the composer’s electronic MS. of the Gloria set my publisher something of a poser, so that he wished to research the typographic standard. There is apparently more than one approach, and he has opted for the Breitkopf rubric. We are, therefore, quite close to the launch of the Lux Nova Press imprint of the Gloria.

The overall plan is also for an edition of the full Mass Op.106.  A stitched octavo of that thickness, though, requires efficient outsourcing.

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 18, 2017, 07:35:09 AM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on August 18, 2017, 07:11:09 AM
Best is always problematic, but I can list five favorites.

Viola Sonata
Symphony No.1 Op.143
Pachelbel's Loose Canon Op.133 No.1
De profundis, Op.78

Although still a work in progress, I have to include your ballet, White Nights.

Sarge

An old schoolmate, who has ever been probably the best trumpeter I have ever known, plays in a quintet, and they play in venues . . . so he has assured me that they will give my Sleepyheads, Wake Up! a reading.  I am therefore keen to wrap that up, but then, it's back to the Nights !

This week I have had my publisher's ear (he's about to have many irons of his own in the fire) and we've got the Gloria ready for shipment to Triad.  My splitting out all soli lines for all four voices on the last page is part of the reason why, to avoid crowding, we had to go with a page size called "tall octavo," 7" x 11" (rather than 7" x 10.5")  We are not anticipation rapid demand for the entire Mass, so—the immediate demand for an imprint of the Gloria fulfilled—we are faced with the mild puzzle of laying out all the other numbers of the Mass on tall octavo (which would necessitate outsourcing the finishing), or juggling the Gloria so that it fits to "octavo classic" 8) without crowding.

I have hopes of pitching the première of the Mass (in toto) to a choir on the North Shore, but at press time 0:) that seems to remain (as the Right Ordinary Horatio Jackson said) hot air & fantasy.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on August 18, 2017, 04:51:34 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 18, 2017, 07:35:09 AM

I have hopes of pitching the première of the Mass (in toto) to a choir on the North Shore, but at press time 0:) that seems to remain (as the Right Ordinary Horatio Jackson said) hot air & fantasy.

But...it should not be!   $:)   It is high time that more premieres be given of contemporary music, especially music by Karl Henning!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 19, 2017, 05:16:24 AM
Greetings, —!

My name is Karl Henning (which, you will already have guessed . . . could not help but luxuriate in the redundancy).  Sine Nomine gave exquisite performances of my Passion, under Paul Cienniwa's direction, some years ago.

Would you consider "reviving" the piece for fresh performance?  It was (though I am the one who says it) very well received by both choir and audience.

Thanks for considering my impertinent request.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 19, 2017, 05:36:38 AM
This (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2017/08/from-vault.html) came from re-reading an old, old GMG post, in fact.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 20, 2017, 04:33:57 AM
The "Henning & Haydn Society." (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2017/08/haydns-trumpet-concerto-me.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 20, 2017, 04:51:36 AM
Henningmusick today in the Green Mountain State!

Oxygen Footprint

If you are traveling with non-musicians, make sure that your own mask is on first before helping them. Then get dancing.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 21, 2017, 09:09:16 AM
Well, the news and the near-news is:  Ensemble Aubade played Oxygen Footprint again, and beautifully, yesterday afternoon.  I received a number of compliments from the audience directly, and the Ensemble's manager reported that she received numerous compliments on my behalf.

More than a year has elapsed since Lux Nova sent a perusal copy of the St John Passion to a prominent choral conductor here in Boston;  I have just heard from him, and he generously called the music beautiful, and told me I was brave to write something so diatonic.  (Very nice of him, but I don't feel brave or otherwise, not for that reason.)

My old trumpeter schoolmate is back from vacation and confirms receipt of the three quartets.

So I should set to finishing the quintet.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 24, 2017, 09:35:23 AM
Re-post & refresh:

Variations on Wie lieblich est, S.10 (oboe & organ) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg841639.html#msg841639)

Time Was, Op.4 (pf solo)
№ 1: Prelude (Charlottesville) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906467.html#msg906467)
№ 2: Dance (Barefoot Amid Dandelions) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895701.html#msg895701)
№ 3: The Myth of Motion II:  Toccatina (on the Ekaterininsky Canal) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg896186.html#msg896186)


Pictures Only I Can See, Op.11 (pf solo)
№ 1: Spring in Her Step (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg894486.html#msg894486)
№ 2: The Bronze Girl's Spilt Milk (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg894735.html#msg894735)
№ 3: The Myth of Motion I:  Chorale (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895484.html#msg895484)
№ 4: The Sleep-Pavane at the Foot of Frozen Niagara (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg894748.html#msg894748)
№ 5: Petersburg Nocturne (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg893941.html#msg893941)
|| MIDI on YT (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?action_edit=1&list=PLFZD0TBMaPuUXCFckvjggD2-jTTbZ2Eh6)

Little Towns, Low Countries, Op.18 (pf solo)
№ 1: Invention (Mt Hope Avenue, Rochester) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg896759.html#msg896759)
№ 2: Aubade (Lake Canandaigua) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg897041.html#msg897041)
№ 3: Gigue (Glasgow Street, Cornhill) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg897079.html#msg897079)


Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, Op.16 (cl/vn/pf) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg821903.html#msg821903)

Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, Op.16a (cl/pf/prc) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg821934.html#msg821934)

To Melt From a Distance, Op.21 (pf solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895630.html#msg895630)

Gaze Transfixt, Op.23 (pf solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=92.0;attach=42786)

Lutosławski's Lullaby, Op.25a (organ solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg984373.html#msg984373)

Lutosławski's Lullaby, Op.25 (pf solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg899237.html#msg899237)

Fancy on Psalm 80 from the Scottish Psalter, Op.34 № 3, performed by Carson Cooman, on YouTube. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772705.html#msg772705)

O Beauteous Heavenly Light, Op.34 № 2, performed by Carson Cooman, on YouTube. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772705.html#msg866185)

The Allegro grazioso (https://soundcloud.com/htumc-music-program/02-allegro-grazioso?in=htumc-music-program/sets/christmas-concert-14-dec-2014) from the Sinfonietta, Op.38 for brass quintet (some shaky moments)

Journey to the Dayspring, Op.40 on YouTube (http://youtu.be/WaVDqIp5Rt4?t=25m33s)

'Tis Winter Now (Danby), Op.45a (mezzo-soprano, flute & organ) at Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Danby-Tis-Winter-Now-Mezzo-soprano/dp/1631620223/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1419784836&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=karl+henning+danby)

Initiation of Barefoot on the Crowded Road, the former Op.41 (now the Discreet Erasures, Op.99, below) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg870547.html#msg870547)

Danse antique, Op.44 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg892900.html#msg892900)

The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Op.46 for orchestra

http://www.youtube.com/v/als-l2BI0xs

O Gracious Light, Op.50c (two-part choir, piano & organ) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg960575.html#msg960575)

The original Born on Earth to Save Us, Op.52 for Bill Goodwin. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg914182.html#msg914182)

Born on Earth to Save Us, Op.52a for HTUMC. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg914906.html#msg914906)

Joseph and Mary, Op.53a for HTUMC. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg914335.html#msg914335)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part I (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg875355.html#msg875355)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part II (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg875358.html#msg875358)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part I ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754765.html#msg754765)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part II ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754766.html#msg754766)

I Look From Afar, Op.60 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg805683.html#msg805683)

Blue Shamrock, Op.63 for clarinet unaccompanied, at Amazon. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770448.html#msg770448)

Three Things That Begin With "C", Op.65, clarinet & horn :: Original (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg928980.html#msg928980) | Revised (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg929426.html#msg929426)

Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani 1st half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg804573.html#msg804573) | 2nd half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg804574.html#msg804574)

Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani ::  Choral Score 1st half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg833844.html#msg833844) | 2nd half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg833845.html#msg833845)

14 Dec 2014 performance of Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 (https://soundcloud.com/htumc-music-program/12-sweetest-ancient-cradle-song?in=htumc-music-program/sets/christmas-concert-14-dec-2014)

14 Dec 2014 performance of The Snow Lay on the Ground, Op.68a (https://soundcloud.com/htumc-music-program/14-the-snow-lay-on-the-ground?in=htumc-music-program/sets/christmas-concert-14-dec-2014)

Timbrel and Dance, Op.73 [ St Paul's choir plus ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg628919.html#msg628919)

21 Nov 2015 Triad performance of Nuhro, Op.74:  https://www.youtube.com/v/ftFJdcXz7lg

23 Nov 2015 Triad performance of Nuhro, Op.74. (https://soundcloud.com/triad-boston/05-henning-nuhro-op74-23-nov-15)

Scene 1 from White Nights, Op.75 № 2 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg810318.html#msg810318)

Scene 2 from White Nights, Op.75 № 3 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg802028.html#msg802028)

Scene 3a from White Nights, Op.75 № 4 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg801802.html#msg801802)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg813961.html#msg813961)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6, arr. for saxophone choir (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765047.html#msg765047)

Scene 4 from White Nights, Op.75 № 7 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg814083.html#msg814083)

Scene 5 from White Nights, Op.75 № 8 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815364.html#msg815364)

Before-&-after, Finale-VS.-Sibelius exhibits from the Op.75 № 8| A (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815367.html#msg815367%20%5B/url) | B (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815368.html#msg815368%20%5B/url) | C (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815369.html#msg815369%20%5B/url) | D (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815370.html#msg815370%20%5B/url)

Scene 7 from White Nights, Op.75 № 10 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg816086.html#msg816086)

Scene 8 from White Nights, Op.75 № 11 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1073656.html#msg1073656)

Scene 9 from White Nights, Op.75 № 12 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1074624.html#msg1074624)

Scene 10 from White Nights, Op.75 № 13 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1076784.html#msg1076784)

Intermezzo II from White Nights, Op.75 № 14 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1078570.html#msg1078570)

Canzona (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg827075.html#msg827075), Op.77a № 1 (org solo)

Gigue (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg827138.html#msg827138), Op.77a № 2 (org solo)

26 February De profundis, Op.78 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg396045.html#msg396045) [ Jaya Lakshminarayan & friends ]

Mirage, Op.79a (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg845632.html#msg845632) (alto fl, cl, pf)

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, Op.80 carol for choir, brass quintet, organ & timpani (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg805187.html#msg805187)

Moonrise, Op.84 for brass quintet. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767632.html#msg767632) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

Moonrise, Op.84a for flute choir in six parts. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg761602.html#msg761602) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

15 March Passion rehearsal A (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/dress-rehearsal.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal B (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/shut-up-n-let-music-do-talkin-some-more.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal C (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/corrivideum.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

Conclusion of the 19 Mar 2010 performance by Sine Nomine of the St John Passion, Op.92:

http://www.youtube.com/v/8netMuAHFkI

12 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/revisiting-moon.html) [ k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble (Bloom/Henning/Cienniwa) ]

18 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/later-at-kings.html) [ Bloom/Henning ]

23 May pre-concert rehearsal (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/05/rehearsal-day-of.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

22 June recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/ande-then-there-was-library.html) [ N. Chamberlain/B. Chamberlain/Henning ]

Love is the spirit of this church (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg694587.html#msg694587), Op.85 № 3

Nicodemus brings myrrh and aloes for the burial of the Christ (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg739688.html#msg739688), Op.85 № 4 for cello & piano | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/nicodemus-brings-myrrh-aloes)

For God so loved the world, after Op.87 № 9 {Would you like the Doxology with that?} Yes (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784410.html#msg784410) | No (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784446.html#msg784446) | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/for-god-so-loved-the-world)

The Passion According to St John (http://www.mediafire.com/?wdpk77t7m042s7o), Op.92 (on MediaFire, courtesy of Johan)

Lutosławski's Lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648397.html#msg648397), Op.96a № 1 (string quartet)

Marginalia (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg647890.html#msg647890), Op.96a № 2 (string quartet)

Après-lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649237.html#msg649237), Op.96a № 3 (string quartet)

Score of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444980.html#msg444980)

MIDI of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg436576.html#msg436576)

Score of Suspension Bridge (In Dave's Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444979.html#msg444979)

MIDI of Suspension Bridge (In Dave's Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444978.html#msg444978)

Score of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg445883.html#msg445883)

MIDI of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg446478.html#msg446478)

Cato's analysis of the Viola Sonata (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg785714.html#msg785714)

Johan's MediaFire folder, including the whole of Dana's première performance of the Viola Sonata (http://www.mediafire.com/?nnp5543z74szn)

Discreet Erasures (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg872593.html#msg872593), Op.99 for orchestra

Angular Whimsies, Op.100a (bass clarinet, percussion [two players] & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767841.html#msg767841)

Whimsy brevis, Op.100b (bass flute & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg769046.html#msg769046)

http://www.youtube.com/v/OAp3w15ISl4

How to Tell (Chasing the Tail of Nothing), Op.103 (alto flute, clarinet & frame drum); 7 June 2014 performance (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-how-to-tell-chasing-the-tail-of-nothing-op-103-7-june-14)

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648257.html#msg648257), Op.104 № 4

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649947.html#msg649947), Op.104 № 5

Kyrie (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg644073.html#msg644073), Op.106 № 1

Gloria (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg980747.html#msg980747), Op.106 № 2

Credo (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg869962.html#msg869962), Op.106 № 3

Sanctus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772439.html#msg869778), Op.106 № 4

(The Sanctus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg871446.html#msg871446), arranged for tuba quartet)

Agnus Dei (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg773090.html#msg773090), Op.106 № 5 || Première by Triad (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895337.html#msg895337)

Brothers, If They Only Knew It (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780342.html#msg780342), saxophone quartet (after Op.106 № 5)

In the Artist's Studio (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg879937.html#msg880118), Op.107, for 17 winds & harp

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

Organ Sonata, Op.108
Mvt 1: Eritis sicut Deus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg706128.html#msg706128)
Mvt 2: . . . scientes bonum . . . (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg709377.html#msg709377)
Mvt 3: . . . et malum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg714290.html#msg714290)


Thoreau in Concord Jail (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708916.html#msg708916), Op.109 for clarinet solo

http://www.youtube.com/v/OnLYQ748aEg

Airy Distillates (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648674.html#msg648674), Op.110 for flute solo

Annabel Lee (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg704486.html#msg704486), Op.111 for vocal quartet

http://www.youtube.com/v/tN3aMOrzEb8

Misapprehension (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708245.html#msg708245), Op.112 for clarinet choir

Misapprehension (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg920903.html#msg920903), Op.112a for strings

The Mystic Trumpeter (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg831867.html#msg831867), Op.113 № 1 for soprano & clarinet

Après-mystère (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737681.html#msg737681), Op.113 № 2 for flute & clarinet And MIDI (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737682.html#msg737682)

http://www.youtube.com/v/7RhH161HhlA

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg756625.html#msg756625), Op.114 № 1 for clarinet & marimba

(very nearly) what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg812042.html#msg812042), Op.114 № 5 for bass clarinet & marimba

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777532.html#msg777532), Op.114a for clarinet, mandocello & double bass

My Island Home (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg766258.html#msg766258), Op.115 for percussion ensemble

http://www.youtube.com/v/hlh61D6COvU

Plotting (y is the new x) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765893.html#msg765893), Op.116 for violin & harpsichord

http://www.youtube.com/v/2vKGfppo0o8

Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg768713.html#msg768713), Op.117 (fl, cl in A, gtr & cb) [ and at Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-jazz-for) ]

When the morning stars sang together, and the sons of God shouted for joy (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770046.html#msg770046), Op.118 № 1 (shakuhachi, drum & handbell choir)

http://www.youtube.com/v/79tPHWpH3UI

Divinum mysterium (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg775091.html#msg775091), Op.118 № 2 (choir unison & handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/MPr7NhE2-Bs

Easter Stikheron (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784746.html#msg784746), Op.118 № 3 (choir SATB & handbells)

Welcome, Happy Morning!, Op.118 № 4 (handbells)

My Lord, What a Morning (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg787524.html#msg787524), Op.118 № 5 (choir & handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/AJzV-RxXiIk

Hymtunes Moscow & Te Deum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg799287.html#msg799287), Op.118 № 6 (handbells)

Musette (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg799287.html#msg799287), Op.118 № 7 (handbells)

Psalm 130 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780713.html#msg780713), Op.118 № 8 [ I think ] (clarinet & bass voice) [work-in-progress]

The Crystalline Ship (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777531.html#msg777531), Op.119 № 1 (mezzo-soprano & baritone saxophone)

I Saw People Walking Around Like Trees (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg782776.html#msg782776), Op.120 (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum)

http://www.youtube.com/v/E0_-CTvtSS8

... illa existimans quia hortulanus esset .... (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg822022.html#msg822022), Op.121 (vc/pf)

14 Dec 2014 performance of Le tombeau de W.A.G., Op.122 (https://soundcloud.com/htumc-music-program/01-le-tombeau-de-wag?in=htumc-music-program/sets/christmas-concert-14-dec-2014)

Le tombeau de W.A.G. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg792109.html#msg792109), Op.122a (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum) Audio (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-le-tombeau-de-wag-op122a)

A Song of Remembrance, Op.123 (mixed chorus SAB & pf)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg828719)

http://www.youtube.com/v/kU682jFNG4w

The Mysterious Fruit, Op.124 (mezzo-soprano & marimba)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg866146)

The Mysterious Fruit, Op.124a (mezzo-soprano & pf)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg869135)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 (2 vn/va)
№ 1 "Children's Song" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg823454.html#msg823454)
№ 2 "Autumn Leaves (Wind Effect)" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg844320.html#msg844320)
№ 3 "Scampering Squirrels" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg846592.html#msg846592)
№ 4 "Pond at Twilight" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847113.html#msg847113)
№ 5 "The Gnomes (Paul's Garden)" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg847919)
№ 6 "Cheerful Song on the Wing" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg867035)
№ 7 "The Avocado in Winter" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg867133)


In the shadow of the kindly Star (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg844302.html#msg844302), Op.126 № 1 (violin solo and handbell choir)

I Want Jesus to Walk With Me (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg934693.html#msg934693), Op.126 № 2 (choir SATB unaccompanied) NEW & IMPROVED !! [ Version for brass quintet (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg934486.html#msg934486) ]

Variations on a Basque Carol (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg856400.html#msg856400), Op.126 № 3 (clarinet unaccompanied)

Variations on a Basque Carol (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg934417.html#msg934417), Op.126 № 3 (flute unaccompanied)

Beach Balls (Red) , Op.126 № 5 (org solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg896271.html#msg896271)

Pat-A-Pan (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg920914.html#msg920914msg844302), Op.126 № 6 (handbell choir)

Gabriel's Message (Basque Carol) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg934413.html#msg934413), Op.126 № 7

Little Suite, Op.127 (vc & pf)
№ 1 "Summer Song" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851437.html#msg851437)
№ 2 "Valentine" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851437.html#msg867353)
№ 3 "Sparrows Hopping on the Wet Sidewalk" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906166.html#msg906166) || MIDI on YT (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mbeg-pyJfvI&list=PLFZD0TBMaPuXbxstv6cQeRGw1tTS1mZBM)

Notebook for Elaina & Anna, Op.128 № 1 "Out for a Walk" (fl/a sx) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851363.html#msg851363)

From the Pit of a Cave in the Cloud, Op.129, soprano & chamber group (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg929490.html#msg929490)

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

The Young Lady Holding a Phone in Her Teeth, Op.130 (double wind quintet) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg978189.html#msg978189) || The première on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karl-henning-756715731/the-young-lady-holding-a-phone-in-her-teeth-op130)

Visions fugitives de nouveau, Op.131 (pf solo)
№ 1: One Leaf (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg904373.html#msg904373)
№ 2: Versuch eines Milonga (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905203.html#msg905203)
№ 3: Beneath the Clear Sky (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905823.html#msg905823)
№ 4: That Tickles! (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905868.html#msg905868)
№ 5: Stephen Goes to California (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905880.html#msg905880)
№ 6: Kay's Blue Crabs (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905898.html#msg905898)
№ 7: Questionable Insistence (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905904.html#msg905904)
№ 8: Morning Prayer (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906036.html#msg906036)

https://www.youtube.com/v/FfL_20Sksc8

№ 9: Bunny Keeping Still (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906077.html#msg906077)
№ 10: Gamboling Squirrels (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906078.html#msg906078)
№ 11: The Street Musician (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906783.html#msg906783)
№ 12: The Shade of an Oak (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906789.html#msg906789)
№ 13: "Could you change one more thing?" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907005.html#msg907005)
№ 14: Waiting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907009.html#msg907009)
№ 15: Bicycling in Boston Common (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907002.html#msg907002)
№ 16: Mist on the Harbor (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907205.html#msg907205)
№ 17: Peter Moves to Montréal (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907206.html#msg907206)
№ 18: Seeing a Long-Since-Cancelled Stamp (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907207.html#msg907207)
№ 19: ... but his mind is elsewhere (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907528.html#msg907528)
№ 20: Starless Summer Night (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907530.html#msg907530) || MIDI on YT (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxjZWHrSBk0&list=PLFZD0TBMaPuXnfPJDhCKfIhkI_1eLROX9)

Neither do I condemn thee, Op.132 for flute duet  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg916020.html#msg916020)

Sleepyheads, Wake Up!, Op.133 № 2 for brass quintet  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1080140.html#msg1080140)

A whimsical Canon:

http://www.youtube.com/v/B6xeqrcavUQ

Saltmarsh Stomp, Op.134 for clarinet choir in 15 parts (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg924808.html#msg924808)

http://www.youtube.com/v/7DCc2sD2KAk

Ear Buds (The dream of a young man in the woods, listening), Op.135 for symphonic band (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg922013.html#msg922013)

http://www.youtube.com/v/ZSMo90L5xJA

Darkest Doings {work-in-progress} ... or not 8)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg926870.html#msg926870)

Clarinet Sonata, Op.136, movement 1: Another Think Coming (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg950104.html#msg950104)

Clarinet Sonata, Op.136, movement 2: « Boulez est mort » (Wounding Silence) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1057361.html#msg1057361)

Clarinet Sonata, Op.136, movement 3: Unanticipated Serenity (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1061268.html#msg1061268)

Clarinet Sonata, Op.136, movement 4: Ambiguity and Overlap (Something or other, if not something else entirely) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1067098.html#msg1067098)

Clarinet Sonata, Op.136, movement 5: After a reading of "The Mysterious Stranger" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1068621.html#msg1068621)

Op.137: A Sheaf of Bliss

Things Like Bliss, version 1 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg942768.html#msg942768), Op.137 № 1a

Things Like Bliss, version 2 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg942769.html#msg942769), Op.137 № 1b

Considering My Bliss Options (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg956812.html#msg956812), Op.137 № 2 (clarinet & horn in F) work-in-progress

Liv Plays Scrabble (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg944912.html#msg944912), Op.137 № 3 (shakuhachi & toy piano)

Out From the Unattended Baggage (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg981321.html#msg981321), Op.137 № 4 (flute, clarinet & bassoon)

sand dance (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg981347.html#msg981347), Op.137 № 5 (flute  & harp)

Oxygen Footprint, Op.138 (flute, viola & harp)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg994507.html#msg994507)

Brightest and Best (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg944099.html#msg944099), Op.139 № 1 (mixed choir)

Precious Lord (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg955353.html#msg955353), Op.139 № 4 (mixed choir and organ)

Paschal Carillon (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg955471.html#msg955471), Op.139 № 5 (handbell choir)

What Wondrous Love (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg955387.html#msg955387), Op.139 № 6 (mixed choir and handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/dXMra6BvZew

Mistaken for the Sacred, Op.141 (percussion solo & fixed media)

http://www.youtube.com/v/dcofMh91_7M

In dulci jubilo (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1000655.html#msg1000655), Op.142 № 1 (fl, hn, handbell choir, youth and adult choirs, organ)

In dulci jubilo (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1020521.html#msg1020521), Op.142 № 1a (2 fl, ob, cl, hn, ta, handbells, glock, strings, youth and adult choirs)

New Year's Carol (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1020715.html#msg1020715), Op.142 № 2 (unison choir & organ)

O Traurigkeit (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1051976.html#msg1051976), Op.142 № 7 (clarinet, choir SATB & organ)

Song of the Empty Tomb (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1051978.html#msg1051978), Op.142 № 8 (flute & handbell choir)

I Want Jesus to Walk With Me (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1063841.html#msg1063841), Op.142 № 9 (unison choir, pf, optional fl or vn obblig.)

Pavane (Memories of Packanack Lake) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1069114.html#msg1069114), Op.142 № 10 (handbell choir)

Symphony № 1 (mercy!), Op.143

i. Allegro molto (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1029730.html#msg1029730)

http://www.youtube.com/v/-WCZ77mt2aE

ii. Larghetto (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1029786.html#msg1029786)

http://www.youtube.com/v/JpI9Zr8rqW4

iii. Vivo assai (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1034212.html#msg1034212)

Nun of the Above (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1055804.html#msg1055804), Op.144 (cl/gtr/db)

Kurosawa's Scarecrow (Memories of Packanack Lake) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1079286.html#msg1079286), Op.145 (2 fl, cl, hn & fixed media)

8 Oct 2013 recital at King's Chapel (http://instantencore.com/music/details.aspx?PId=5106840)

Henningmusick at ReverbNation (http://www.reverbnation.com/karlhenning).

Henningmusick at Instant Encore (http://instantencore.com/contributor/contributor.aspx?CId=5142566).

About an hour's worth of Henningmusick, too, at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1)

The 9th Ear at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/9th-ear).


And: Maria appears on the evening news in DC (http://www.wjla.com/articles/2014/04/cold-weather-approaches-cherry-blossoms-pass-peak-102154.html).

Maria's harpsichord (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg922817.html#msg922817)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on August 27, 2017, 06:02:59 PM
One of my favorites, although some could accuse me of bias!   0:)

https://www.youtube.com/v/H1GX6gAmom8
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 31, 2017, 03:13:56 AM
Quote from: Cato on August 27, 2017, 06:02:59 PM
One of my favorites, although some could accuse me of bias!   0:)

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

To be sure, I am no less biased—but I think it a piece well worth reviving.

And:  A year ago today I finished the Op.138! (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2017/08/the-anniversary-of-oxygen.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 31, 2017, 09:17:11 AM
Some here may yet remember weirdears (Chris Forbes).  Chris wrote yesterday that he is composing again, so that is cause for rejoicing.  He is finishing a guitar piece, and then he will write a fl/cl duet which Peter & I shall play at King's Chapel in April.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 31, 2017, 09:41:48 AM
Revisiting these:

http://www.youtube.com/v/UmR1AU1fXIA

http://www.youtube.com/v/00Zqx0uiNdM
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 01, 2017, 09:05:49 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 04, 2017, 01:01:17 AM
I remember now, that this call was the occasion for hoisting these MIDI demos up to YouTube (as exhibits supporting the submission of the scores) last year.

http://www.youtube.com/v/DjiHX4Xh0u0

http://www.youtube.com/v/k4VCNgu6HjY

Today is the day that Verdant Vibes promised to announce the results.  They get full marks for this courtesy message today:

QuoteHappy September, everyone!

We're still hashing out programming details and trying to choose from over 750 pieces, so we apologize for the delay. We'll notify you of the results of our call for scores as soon as we can.

Thanks again for sharing your work!


There is still hope!   8)   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 01, 2017, 01:24:09 PM
Program for 10 October at King's Chapel:

Music of Karl Henning

Tiny Wild Avocadoes (selections), Op.125a (2017) — première
Carol Epple & Peter H. Bloom, flutes
Karl Henning, clarinet

Neither do I condemn thee, Op.132 (2015)
Carol Epple & Peter H. Bloom, flutes 

Kurosawa's Scarecrow (Memories of Packanack Lake), Op.145 (2017) — première
Carol Epple & Peter H. Bloom, flutes
Karl Henning clarinet & fixed media
Pamela Marshall, horn
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 02, 2017, 04:32:34 AM
New to YouTube (unlisted) as I wanted a conductor colleague to have ready access:

http://www.youtube.com/v/gArB8ytk0oM
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on September 02, 2017, 05:19:42 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 31, 2017, 09:41:48 AM
Revisiting these:

http://www.youtube.com/v/UmR1AU1fXIA

http://www.youtube.com/v/00Zqx0uiNdM

Wow, Karl. These selections are wonderful. Great job! Some viewer on YT mentioned there were Copland-like sonorities here and it's difficult not to disagree. I could be wrong, but I think it has to do with the spacing of the music itself --- it kind of has that breath to it that is somewhat similar to Copland's. Of course, there's also the possibility I'm crazy. :)
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 02, 2017, 05:40:18 PM
Many thanks!

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on September 02, 2017, 06:20:12 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 02, 2017, 05:40:18 PM
Many thanks!

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My pleasure, Dr. Henning.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 06, 2017, 04:48:28 AM
Out of the blue (which may just be the vehicle) I got an e-mail message from an organist expressing interest in serving at our church.  A quick search suggests that she knows her stuff.  We shall see!

We do have subs scheduled through the end of October, although we do have two Thursday evening choir rehearsals which could serve as a sort of audition.

Our first choir rehearsal of the season is . . . tomorrow evening, and I am planning to run it sans accompanist.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 07, 2017, 06:12:26 AM
Many of the anthems which I have scheduled for September & October, we have sung more than once before;  so there is a lot of rehearsal I can do which is just singing the part along with the choir.  For my "torch song" version of I Want Jesus to Walk With Me (which we sang the last-ish Sunday before the choir disbanded for summer), and for Allen Webber's arrangement of Come, Thou Font (on a tune which is not St James's Air), I will have MIDI piano which I can play from my phone, via bluetooth, on a portable speaker.  (No, but really.)  We shall see how it goes!
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 08, 2017, 05:07:24 PM
Excellent rehearsal tonight. Kurosawa's Scarecrow sounds lovely, as does the flute duet, Neither do I condemn thee. We rehearse the Tiny Wild Avocadoes this Tuesday.

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Rons_talking on September 12, 2017, 05:47:55 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 02, 2017, 04:32:34 AM
New to YouTube (unlisted) as I wanted a conductor colleague to have ready access:

http://www.youtube.com/v/gArB8ytk0oM

Really nice, Karl! I like your use of layering and discontinuity as well as the crystal clear percussion.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 13, 2017, 01:01:19 AM
Many thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 22, 2017, 06:35:59 AM
Coming Soon
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mahlerian on September 22, 2017, 07:22:38 AM
Unfortunately, I won't even be in the US that day, so I can't make it.  I hope it goes well, though!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 22, 2017, 07:23:22 AM
Thanks!

One of these days, I'll see about streaming . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 25, 2017, 01:04:47 AM
Coming soon:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 25, 2017, 01:21:13 AM
Carol and Peter are entirely into it!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 25, 2017, 06:29:55 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 25, 2017, 01:04:47 AM
Coming soon:

Quote from: α | ì Æ ñ on September 25, 2017, 01:17:14 AM
Looks cool, would be a nice concert to attend  :)


Great to see "Neither do I Condemn Thee" in there, that's a really awesome duo  8)

AMEN!   0:)   Let's hope for a great turnout!   8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 26, 2017, 05:12:57 AM
In spite of quite a few absentees, last night's Triad rehearsal was productive.  (And with our improved process, notes from the rehearsal should bring our absentees up to speed for next week's rehearsal.)  For the bigger of the two pieces I am directing, last night I avoided the 4:3 challenges, and concentrated on three pages of a more straightforward passage.  My own Gloria is coming along nicely.  All in all, pleased with where we are at this point in our rehearsal cycle.

Ask me again after rehearsal on the 2nd   8)
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 29, 2017, 04:49:27 PM
Very nearly in the air, back to the Town of the Pulse.  A brief but sweet visit with a dear old friend from UVa days...and in our catching up, he mentioned a violinist from that era, of whom I've not thought in decades. So, yes, I've found an e-mail address, and shot yet another arrow in the air.

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Hammerklavier on October 04, 2017, 09:43:44 AM
Hi Karl,

I tried to send you a PM, but your inbox was full!  So, I'm going straight to the Henning Headquarters...

I've been listening to several of your compositions on YouTube.  As an amateur composer trying to improve at writing music, I'm fascinated to learn more about the compositional techniques and philosophies of other more refined and talented composers.  I have a few questions for you on your approach to composing, if you're up for it.  :)

1) As I learn about counterpoint and study species counterpoint, I'm learning about a variety of "rules" designed to produce strong counterpoint.  Given how contrapuntal much of your music sounds while featuring modern harmony, I'm curious as to how loyal you are to some of the old rules (such as, avoid parallel fifths, avoid similar motion into an octave, etc...).  As you aspire towards rich counterpoint, what sorts of rules have you created for yourself?

2) Observing that your works often feature modern harmony, I'd be interested in learning more about how you approach chord structures.  Do you subject your music to extensive harmonic analysis, or do you write your harmonies in a more freely intuitive sort of way?  When working with modern harmony, how often do you find yourself revisiting the voicing/inversions of your chords, or thinking to yourself, "this chord progression is wrong"?  How do you know that a chord or chord progression is now "correct" in your mind?

I greatly appreciate your thoughts!

Thanks,
Pete
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 04, 2017, 10:01:31 AM
Hi, Pete.

Thanks for listening, first off!

And I am happy to answer (or otherwise ruminate upon) your questions, but they deserve a little deliberation.  I have a rehearsal this evening, so I shall reply properly either later this evening or first thing tomorrow morning.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 05, 2017, 09:33:29 AM
Quote from: Hammerklavier on October 04, 2017, 09:43:44 AM
I've been listening to several of your compositions on YouTube.  As an amateur composer trying to improve at writing music, I'm fascinated to learn more about the compositional techniques and philosophies of other more refined and talented composers.  I have a few questions for you on your approach to composing, if you're up for it.  :)

1) As I learn about counterpoint and study species counterpoint, I'm learning about a variety of "rules" designed to produce strong counterpoint.  Given how contrapuntal much of your music sounds while featuring modern harmony, I'm curious as to how loyal you are to some of the old rules (such as, avoid parallel fifths, avoid similar motion into an octave, etc...).  As you aspire towards rich counterpoint, what sorts of rules have you created for yourself?

2) Observing that your works often feature modern harmony, I'd be interested in learning more about how you approach chord structures.  Do you subject your music to extensive harmonic analysis, or do you write your harmonies in a more freely intuitive sort of way?  When working with modern harmony, how often do you find yourself revisiting the voicing/inversions of your chords, or thinking to yourself, "this chord progression is wrong"?  How do you know that a chord or chord progression is now "correct" in your mind?

The traditional rules remain for me a handy reference point, as I take their core musical goals to be (1) independence of the voices, and (2) to avoid what sounds jarring.  When I am writing for unaccompanied choir, I may hew more closely to the old rules, than I might within a richer, purely instrumental texture, especially as I sing in choirs myself, and am alive to how well the music "sings."  That said, I don't mind making the degree of independence the voices may enjoy from one another, one of the rhetorical elements;  and a given piece may be an environment in which the occasional parallelism may be an agreeable sort of jarring.

I am always keenly aware of the harmonic dimension of my work, the chordal materials.  And, I have an eye to the architecture of the music, in terms of moving through different "key" regions.

Although I often use more complicated (less near Common Practice, anyway) chords, in some ways my management of harmonic materials can basically be illustrated in the comparison between the V- I and IV - I cadences:

1. Similarities:  two chords of the same structure in each cadence;  one tone in common between the two chords in each cadence.

2.  Difference:  the common tone in the IV - I cadence is the tonic.  Is that why the plagal cadence is "less strong"—that there is no "dynamic arrival" onto the tonic note?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 05, 2017, 11:10:21 AM
Ensemble Aubade will play Oxygen Footprint again, in Easton, Mass. on Tuesday, 24 Oct 2017.

And we have everyone available to revive From the Pit of a Cave in the Cloud on Tuesday, 16 Oct 2018!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Rons_talking on October 05, 2017, 02:59:04 PM
Quote from: Hammerklavier on October 04, 2017, 09:43:44 AM
Hi Karl,

I tried to send you a PM, but your inbox was full!  So, I'm going straight to the Henning Headquarters...

I've been listening to several of your compositions on YouTube.  As an amateur composer trying to improve at writing music, I'm fascinated to learn more about the compositional techniques and philosophies of other more refined and talented composers.  I have a few questions for you on your approach to composing, if you're up for it.  :)

1) As I learn about counterpoint and study species counterpoint, I'm learning about a variety of "rules" designed to produce strong counterpoint.  Given how contrapuntal much of your music sounds while featuring modern harmony, I'm curious as to how loyal you are to some of the old rules (such as, avoid parallel fifths, avoid similar motion into an octave, etc...).  As you aspire towards rich counterpoint, what sorts of rules have you created for yourself?

2) Observing that your works often feature modern harmony, I'd be interested in learning more about how you approach chord structures.  Do you subject your music to extensive harmonic analysis, or do you write your harmonies in a more freely intuitive sort of way?  When working with modern harmony, how often do you find yourself revisiting the voicing/inversions of your chords, or thinking to yourself, "this chord progression is wrong"?  How do you know that a chord or chord progression is now "correct" in your mind?

I greatly appreciate your thoughts!

Thanks,
Pete

Yes Karl...where's your "Craft of Musical Composition: ?  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on October 05, 2017, 03:59:43 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 05, 2017, 11:10:21 AM
Ensemble Aubade will play Oxygen Footprint again, in Easton, Mass. on Tuesday, 24 Oct 2017.

And we have everyone available to revive From the Pit of a Cave in the Cloud on Tuesday, 16 Oct 2018!

Yay Team Henning!   That "From the Pit" work has a "horrible text" full of brutality   :o ???   8)  ...or at least...dat's wut I've hoid!   8) ;)

For those interested in an analysis of Karl's music, I can offer this essay about the Viola Sonata:

You will need the scores found here: scroll down past Opus 96:  http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.6760.html (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.6760.html)

Quote from: Cato on March 20, 2014, 03:17:00 PM
Here it is: my analysis of Karl's Viola Sonata:

In the first movement, you hear the shadow of Alban Berg in the Viola: a mysterious yearning arises from a kind of struggling non-tonal tonality.  Note that even in the first bar, in the 5:4 figure of 16ths, one hears a kind of tonality in the broken D# (= Eb) Bb (= A#) Eb (= D#) chord, and then again in bar 2, note the broken up D major scale in the 5:4 figure, nearly emphasized by the accent mark on the D after the 16th rest.  Bar 3 has the little march figure which again has an aroma of traditional tonality (F minor, starting with the C-F figure at the end of bar 2), and tells us that maybe the Viola has been wanting to be in F minor from the start, but cannot decide.  The seeming chaos in the piano, with its B/A# and D/C# in the bass, and similarly wide-spaced dissonances in the treble, would apparently not be involved, but listen carefully to the odd E major in the piano in bars 3 and 4, which the Viola picks up in its partially contrary figure at the beginning of bar 4.

The chord at the end of bar 4, with its open fifths in the piano and the Viola's minor second G#/A stubbornly refusing to accept the engagement ring from either suitor, will become very important motivically, as it is paralleled in bars 28-31, and in bars 203-205, repeated nearly verbatim in bar 41, and paralleled again in the conclusion. The minor second in the Viola can of course be heard as a variation on the major 7ths in the piano's bass at the beginning.  This idea is reinforced in bar 7 in the piano, where the bass ascends from Bb to Bb to G#, while the treble and the Viola hold an A.

Lest ye think that the little minor second is just a moment's hesitation, let me send you to bar 14, where for a moment both instruments play G#, but then the piano plays F#2/G# on the last beat, and to the Meno mosso section at bar 45, where things are seemingly in accord, with a unison on B in both instruments, but immediately we get a disagreement (Bb in the piano/A# in the Viola), followed by a C/Db and then in bar 46 we hear that G#/A, resolved into a unison to be sure, but then note the minor seconds in bars 49 and 50 (nicely played in the performance).  This is one of the more comically poignant, or poignantly comic parts of the work.

The Piu mosso section at bar 59 shows a variation on the 5:4 motif from the opening melody.  The motif is now legalized with a time signature of its own (5/16), but does return in the piano for a moment in bar 64.  Of interest rhythmically and motivically are bars 66-72: the music struggles upward through major and minor seconds for a while.  In bar 69 the 5:4 figure in the piano sets the stage for an erratic ascent from B to C, with a minor ninth crescendo in bar 72.

The delicious Slow (but with life) part (bars 83-108) shows variations on the previous motifs (bar 86 develops the 5:4 figure, and the double open fifths in bar 87),  and I like how the wide leaps in the piano presage the sudden drop in the Viola in bars 97-98.  Octaves abound, but not for long, as the music fragments to a kind of pointillism in bars 109-132.  The open-fifths-vs.-minor-second debate is heard in the piano in bar 122, just to make sure you are paying attention, and that 5:4 figure now appears as a 5:6 in the bass.

And then my favorite part: the completely schizoid Piu mosso ancora! (Bars 133-176) The section continues to play with items already established, e.g. hear the bass part of the piano continue the minor/major 2nd/7th/9th patterns, while the treble plays around with the motifs introduced back in bar 95ff. and 106-107.  Listen to how they contrast with the melodic line in the Viola, with trills (136-137), emphatically accented 16ths, the 5:4 and new 6:4 figures, while the piano obediently avoids such rhythmically complexities, allowing only some syncopations.  And I must remark upon how well the premiere performance handled this section!

In bars 177 the music develops the earlier Piu mosso (bars 59-82) and drives toward a climax where a variation of the opening is proclaimed beginning at bar 201.  During this drive, note again the presence of those minor/major 2nd/7th/9th patterns: bars 189 and 194-195 are especially impressive here, the latter two bars show a minor second expanding to a third and then a fourth, leading to the open fifths in the treble in the next two bars.

As mentioned earlier, those Beethovenian chords from bar 4 return in bars 203-205.  We then hear a brilliant, condensed, and varied recapitulation of the most important parts of the entire movement (e.g. listen to the piano in bars 212-214 and in the bass only to 218 and compare it to bars 95-102, while above one hears a near apotheosis of the 5:4 figure interspersed with continual variations on it: check out e.g. bar 219 where the Viola plays an eighth-note triplet with a duplet, as well as the bass part in the piano in bars 220-221.  Bar 221 is particularly fascinating with the way motivic and rhythmic elements coalesce in the piano, before our Beethovenian chords put an end to this serious yet playful and highly expressive movement! 

Suspension Bridge: Karl has pointed out two of the building blocks of this bridge movement.  The first is a scale (see e.g. bar 85 in the piano) spanning two octaves, allowing both dissonance and a pentatonic warmth.  The second block is a "periodic rhythmic pattern which needs 73 measures of 3/2 to play out."  The listener certainly does not need to recognize either of these, but the composer sets such limits for himself as guideposts toward continual inspiration.

Ever since hearing the opening to Mahler's Tenth Symphony (on the violas!), and the long chant-like phrases in the Tenth of Shostakovich, I am a sucker for long, lonely, unaccompanied themes!  So you can predict that the unadorned 20-bar Viola theme at the start of Suspension Bridge, the Second Movement of the Viola Sonata, is something which would appeal to me.  The theme almost has a hymn-like character, and is in G with only a few, but very delicious, chromatic wanderings (e.g. the Ab-Abb in bar 5, carrying forward the minor-second motif from the previous movement). 

The piano offers an ascent from a "G" abyss in bar 20, with notes often rising in 6ths (e.g. bars 20-33) until the end of the section, where some leaps of a 7th occur.  The 6ths can be heard as inversions of the 3rds in the Viola theme (e.g. from the half-note in bar 32 to 38), providing thematic-harmonic unity in a section where the long, Adagio-Largo line needs stabilizing.  The section ends with an open fifth D-A to which A an octave lower and then a deep B octave are added.  We then hear our 5:4 friend (in assorted guises) from the First Movement, while the piano revisits (again beneath various masks) the 7th and 9th chords (e.g. bars 50-54).  The piano's music recalls bars 83-94 from the First Movement.  Of interest are the insistent duplets and triplets in the Viola, which link the music rhythmically to similar insistent figures found throughout the First Movement (bars 42-43, 56, 72, and the final bar). 

Of course, these figures are also presaging similar things in the last movement, which makes one wonder if the first two movements are not elaborately inventive variations on elements from the Tango in Boston.  As befits a middle movement named Suspension Bridge the music connects itself most impressively to both of the outer movements. 
 
To return: the piano attempts to raise the bridge with the help of the 5:4 figure going up eccentric scales, but things fall apart by bar 64, where the piano reminds us that the minor-second motif has not disappeared!  And speaking of insistent figures, there is a nearly constant F/E 7th in the bass between bars 64 and 78, while our friends (the major and minor seconds in 66-67 and 75-76, the 5:4 figure) frolic back and forth, ending with the return of a variation in Eb minor of the Viola's opening statement.

Then in bar 80, starting on G in the bass (the key of the Viola's opening), the piano starts charging upward, while the Viola also rises up a D major-minor scale played in octaves.  The section leads to a Maestoso with a series of (mostly) hexachords in the piano, wherein one picks up open and diminished fifths, 7ths, and 9ths, (e.g. bar 95 C/G/B/A#/C#/G#). These point backward (e.g. bars 83-94 in Fair Warning) and forward (e.g. bars 105-113 in the Finale).

Bars 101-120 present an enigmatic dialogue with the Viola speaking pizzicatoly and the piano playing 5 8th notes against 4 (cf. the 5:4 motif), with an emphasis on our motivic intervals of 2nds, 5ths, 7ths, and 9ths.  And a cadenza for the Viola – starting on G – parallels both the heaven-storming of the piano in bars 80-92 and the preceding dialogue: note how the louder triplets form one voice contrasting with a second voice of soft 16ths. 

Punctuated by the piano (fortissimo) with a hexachord (Db/Ab/C in the bass, Eb/F/Cb in the treble), the cadenza continues now with large chords on the Viola, harkening back to the piano's Maestoso section: check bar 142-143, where the minor second (C#/D) "resolves" into a F#/C/E 7th chord.  The chords also presage a similar section in the Finale (e.g. bars 105-114 in the Tango in Boston), which even occasionally uses the same chordal sequences (cf. the two chords at the beginning of bar 147 with bars 105-106 in the Tango in Boston.  A repeated chord (D/B/F#/E) ends the cadenza, and brings us to another dialogue between the two instruments, even more antiphonal than before, with an exotic array of rhythmic figures repeating the same notes, as if a Martian Morse code were being transmitted.  In fact, however, one tastes here some of the "tango-ish" aspects of the last movement. 

From this exotic soundscape we plunge downward on the piano – starting on (a high) G – while the 5:4 motif is heard in the Viola, and is soon echoed in the piano.  After the ff climax, the Viola plays a Largo version of the opening Adagio, again in a kind of key of G, with which the piano quietly and sweetly (dolce) disagrees in the final bar with a D#/C# 7th in the bass, which we easily understand, since a 7th has been heard in the bass before (on F/E in bars 64-78).  We have gone full circle, but discover that circle is actually a Möbius strip, so that we are no longer back at the beginning but somewhere else...maybe we are in Boston and ready to tango! 


For the Tango in Boston, the subtitle Dances With Shades is perhaps instructive: one can assume the reference is not to guys in sunglasses, but to ghosts and the pirouettes they might be making.  (Of course, maybe the ghosts are wearing sunglasses!)  In either case, one hears a rather mysterious and ghostly opening with our melodic and harmonic friends from earlier: the assorted seconds/sevenths/ninths and assorted fourths and fifths.  In the very first bar, an Ab in the bass of the piano is answered by a C/F# and then a D/C#, and soon a G in the Viola joins that bass Ab.  This opening section reminds one of an earlier sequence in Fair Warning (cf. bars 82-90).  And the melodic motif at 24-27 in the piano's treble evokes the spirit of Erwartung.  After dancing up a quasi E major scale, the Viola sings on C# and D# while the piano provides a tango beat with a chord of B/C/F leading to A#/D/F#.  Of interest is the bass rocking back and forth on the fourth-fifth pattern of A-E-E-A, providing a temporary "E" background and a yearning in the Viola line with that C#-D# theme.

At bar 33, the piano begins a bass ground in C-Db-Ab (or A)-F, while the Viola again struggles up that quasi E major scale, finally arriving at the theme from bars 19-22 now played in octaves.  Deliciously evocative is the end of the section (bar 47) where the Db octave on the Viola fades away with a chord of Db/G/C in the piano.  This continues the minor-second element (Db/C) heard in the first two movements.  Also, as part of a final movement's summation of previous material, the Viola's music here might be heard as a variational reminiscence of bars 55-62 from the second movement.

And speaking of bass grounds, in the next section (bars 49-69) listen to the "Scott Joplin Channels Schoenberg c. 1915" in the piano's left hand, where our 5:4 figure dances "with intensity" with (or against) the Viola's dance played mainly in thirds. and using 5 8th notes tangoing on top of the piano's 5:4 notes, thereby creating a giddy contrast for the ear.  There is also an occasional 7:8 figure with 16ths in the piano: it begins on a low G# and rumbles upward to F (bar 54), then on D to B (bars 58 and 66) before reaching G# again at the end of bar 69.  (See Karl's previous comment on the multi-octave scale in the opening comments about Suspension Bridge.)  Our destination is not G#, but (of course) the A, a minor ninth higher (bar 70).  But the Viola has been busy during all this too!  The 5-patterning is also heard in the descending figure in the Viola (beginning at the treble clef bars 66-67) and later in its ascending figures (bars 68-69).  And the 7-pattern is heard in a 7-note descending motif (bars 62-63, 65, 67-68).

The unison on A (bars 70-71) is quickly disturbed by a Bb and G#, which is right in character!  We then return nearly to the beginning of Fair Warning with a startling variation on the Viola theme from that movement (cf. bars 71-80 with Fair Warning's bars 7-18).  The piano continues its 5:4 motif interspersed with groups of 7 notes (e.g. the  bass in bars 73-74, 77, 79 vs. the treble in bar 80).  Suddenly at bar 81we enter an A minor/major area, with a simple pizzicato theme, which strikes my ear as evocative of an ancient Greek melody.  Then after the piano intones a mysterious 9th chord (A/F/B), we hear a transposition of some of the opening bars (24-30) with some variations: rather than the rising pizzicato of bars 33-41, we now have a very lugubrious theme (from the last beat of bar 89 to 104): if it is not quite a danse macabre, it is Herrmannesque, where octaves are just as disconcerting as 2nds, 7ths, or 9ths.  This leads to a Largamente where the Viola returns to its cadenza chords of Suspension Bridge, but this time the piano adds its voice (cf. bars 137-142 of Suspension Bridge with bars 105-114). 

The Adagietto (bars 115-132) takes us back to Fair Warning's Meno mosso (bars 45-58) section: if it is not quite a variation, it is certainly a reconfiguration of that earlier section.  Two massive hexachords conclude the section, leading to a Vivo finale which the piano insists must be in C, while the Viola plays rhythmic elements heard earlier which emphasize a strident B minor (e.g. the D/B in bars 133-135 along with the C#-B/F# figures throughout the finale). 

A purely personal and no doubt idiosyncratic reaction to the final page: I was reminded of the thunderous finale to Rachmaninov's First Symphony.  Perhaps it was the repetition of the motifs in the bass of the piano, but the connection was immediate.

If the essay has helped to illuminate some things for a listener, then its purpose has been fulfilled.  Ultimately, Karl Henning's Sonata for Viola and Piano Opus 102 sings for itself and will illuminate the listener with its tour through an unknown soulscape.   
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 05, 2017, 07:48:17 PM
Quote from: Rons_talking on October 05, 2017, 02:59:04 PM
Yes Karl...where's your "Craft of Musical Composition: ?  ;)

Some days, I think it's as simple as, Would these notes be fun to play?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 05, 2017, 07:49:40 PM
I did fancy ghosts wearing dark glasses!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 07, 2017, 04:35:57 AM
No, no, not working on this just yet.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Hammerklavier on October 07, 2017, 10:25:00 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 05, 2017, 09:33:29 AM
The traditional rules remain for me a handy reference point, as I take their core musical goals to be (1) independence of the voices, and (2) to avoid what sounds jarring.  When I am writing for unaccompanied choir, I may hew more closely to the old rules, than I might within a richer, purely instrumental texture, especially as I sing in choirs myself, and am alive to how well the music "sings."  That said, I don't mind making the degree of independence the voices may enjoy from one another, one of the rhetorical elements;  and a given piece may be an environment in which the occasional parallelism may be an agreeable sort of jarring.

I am always keenly aware of the harmonic dimension of my work, the chordal materials.  And, I have an eye to the architecture of the music, in terms of moving through different "key" regions.

Although I often use more complicated (less near Common Practice, anyway) chords, in some ways my management of harmonic materials can basically be illustrated in the comparison between the V- I and IV - I cadences:

1. Similarities:  two chords of the same structure in each cadence;  one tone in common between the two chords in each cadence.

2.  Difference:  the common tone in the IV - I cadence is the tonic.  Is that why the plagal cadence is "less strong"—that there is no "dynamic arrival" onto the tonic note?

Karl,

Thanks for taking the time to follow up on my queries.  I look forward to exploring more of your music.  :)

Cato,

Once I have a bit more free time, I'll have to check out that Violin Sonata and read your analysis, which seems to have been written with great enthusiasm and insight.

Thanks,
Pete
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on October 09, 2017, 05:08:47 PM
Quote from: Hammerklavier on October 07, 2017, 10:25:00 PM
Karl,

Thanks for taking the time to follow up on my queries.  I look forward to exploring more of your music.  :)

Cato,

Once I have a bit more free time, I'll have to check out that Violin Sonata and read your analysis, which seems to have been written with great enthusiasm and insight.

Thanks,
Pete

Oh yes!  I sometimes need to control myself before I start worrying about the 64th notes!  8) :D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 10, 2017, 04:04:34 AM
Henningmusick at lunchtime today. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2017/10/concert-eve.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on October 10, 2017, 02:59:21 PM
KARL has reported elsewhere that the concert was well-attended!   0:)
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 10, 2017, 04:06:56 PM
I believe we have both audio and video. It may be the weekend before I can attend to it ... back to the cubicle farm tomorrow!

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 11, 2017, 02:28:51 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 10, 2017, 04:06:56 PM
I believe we have both audio and video. It may be the weekend before I can attend to it ... back to the cubicle farm tomorrow!

Q.E.D.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 11, 2017, 02:29:10 AM
(And not even out a full week, mind you . . . .)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 13, 2017, 05:53:07 AM
This weekend I should have a "sneak preview" of the Gloria – I had 'tape' running when Julian decided to try an initial run-through, this past Monday's rehearsal.  Of necessity, lacking polish (as an initial run-through must);  but, I think you will agree, showing a lot of potential.

My old friend Mark Engelhardt is back in Salem tonight to play a "Spooktacular" at Grace Episcopal Church.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on October 14, 2017, 02:13:35 AM
Hey Karl!

You have gone underground!   ???   Your message box here at GMG is full, and Google G-Mail says the same thing: Google says your account is "over quota," which I did not know was possible outside of Google Drive.

Let us know when your covert operation for the C.I.A./N.S.A./D.I.A./C.O.N.T.R.O.L. is over!   8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 14, 2017, 05:10:14 AM
Quote from: Cato on October 14, 2017, 02:13:35 AM
Hey Karl!

You have gone underground!   ???   Your message box here at GMG is full, and Google G-Mail says the same thing: Google says your account is "over quota," which I did not know was possible outside of Google Drive.

Let us know when your covert operation for the C.I.A./N.S.A./D.I.A./C.O.N.T.R.O.L. is over!   8)
Well, as to here at GMG, while our Jeffrey is perfectly right, and I could solve the problem by excising old messages ... the message quota for a subscriber is some multiple of that for a non-subscriber, and it will take a lot of excision. I'm not saying it's impossible (which cannot be true) but I have not applied myself to the task.

My gmail, yes, I need to get on it. It seems I need to do that from my notebook, rather than via the phone app. And I was fixin' to do that (as well as to manage audio and video from Tuesday's concert) this morning. Instead, so far, I'm waiting at the service department because of ... a capless fuel tank.

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 14, 2017, 09:58:24 AM
My gmail, at any rate, has been brought back in under quota.

Separately . . .

We know nothing will come of it.  But I have submitted the second and third movements of the Symphony to two separate calls for scores.  Nothing will come of it.  But, I had to submit.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 16, 2017, 09:21:53 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 18, 2015, 09:49:58 AM
Made a start

This was a start on a scene from . . . the Scottish play, set for two voices and a largish chamber group.  The concert for which it was meant either got canceled, or was re-organized (canceled, I think).

While I do not reject the possibility of resuscitating this version, I am planning an entirely distinct setting of the scene for two female voices, piccolo (doubling bass flute), C flute, horn & fixed media, for the April concert at King's Chapel.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on October 16, 2017, 09:42:06 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 16, 2017, 09:21:53 AM
This was a start on a scene from . . . the Scottish play, set for two voices and a largish chamber group.  The concert for which it was meant either got canceled, or was re-organized (canceled, I think).

While I do not reject the possibility of resuscitating this version, I am planning an entirely distinct setting of the scene for two female voices, piccolo (doubling bass flute), C flute, horn & fixed media, for the April concert at King's Chapel.

Who doesn't love the bass flute?!  8)  For those unsure of its look...

(http://pearlflutes.com/assets/images/english-bass-flute.gif)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 17, 2017, 02:36:47 AM
Very close to settling on three dates for the revival of The Pit for October 2018.

Good Triad rehearsal last night.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 17, 2017, 07:18:45 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 17, 2017, 02:36:47 AM
Very close to settling on three dates for the revival of The Pit for October 2018.

Even closer, because both Bobbie & Dan have them inked in.  This is going to happen.

And both singers are all in for the new Scottish Play project for April.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 19, 2017, 10:23:27 AM
Well, intrepid pianist Eric Mazonson has re-established contact;  one of the things he does these days is, he is the accompanist for the Master Singers of Lexington.  It is just possible that we may get together to play the Henning Op.136.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 24, 2017, 11:35:47 AM
As promised, the rehearsal run-through of the Gloria at the 9.x.2017 Triad rehearsal.  A lot of work yet, of course, but there are virtues which do already shine.

http://www.youtube.com/v/IbaEiUemXak
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 26, 2017, 01:15:59 AM
Well, after rather an unwanted absence due to laryngitis, today I return to the Salt Mine.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 01, 2017, 05:04:38 AM
9th Anniversary (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2017/11/henningmusick-quiet-beginningsninth.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on November 01, 2017, 05:30:13 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 01, 2017, 05:04:38 AM
9th Anniversary (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2017/11/henningmusick-quiet-beginningsninth.html)

Damn the Industry! Full steam ahead.

I like your attitude. Keep on Truckin', Karl!

Sarge

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 01, 2017, 05:37:35 AM
Many thanks, sir!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 01, 2017, 12:15:23 PM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on November 01, 2017, 05:30:13 AM
Damn the Industry! Full steam ahead.

I like your attitude. Keep on Truckin', Karl!

Sarge

Amen!  0:)

It is  de blogeur   to read Karl's blog!   $:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 02, 2017, 06:24:10 AM
I don't know about you, but I shall see three ships on Christmas Day . . . . (https://www.dropbox.com/s/3acuger9e3j4lvf/Op146%20no4%20Fantasy%20on%20%C2%AB%20I%20Saw%20Three%20Ships%20on%20Christmas%20Day%20%C2%BB.mp3?dl=0)

The 2/4 "Double" has a not-unbecoming, slight hint of Appalachian Spring about it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Rons_talking on November 03, 2017, 09:48:21 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 24, 2017, 11:35:47 AM
As promised, the rehearsal run-through of the Gloria at the 9.x.2017 Triad rehearsal.  A lot of work yet, of course, but there are virtues which do already shine.

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

It does indeed shine. I like the ostinati and those marvellous chords of 4ths.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 03, 2017, 09:53:34 AM
Thanks!  Another rehearsal tomorrow night.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 07, 2017, 09:13:27 AM
And again, last night.  Given that we have a Preview Performance this Sunday, and then another Monday evening rehearsal, before the concerts proper, I am content with where the Gloria is as of last night.  I think the "stress test" of singing it for an audience this Sunday will be highly beneficial.

The larger of the pieces which I am conducting, Charles Turner's Salve Regina, pulled together nicely last night.

Separately, my dear friend, percussionist Olivia Kieffer has a video project in the offing.  She has a set of 55 brief toy piano pieces, The Texture of Activity, and she sent one piece each out to friends, for video realization, and then she is going to publish the compilation video in December.  I have a friend's video camera borrowed (still) from the October King's Chapel concert, and I had planned to make use of it for Olivia's project . . . and I finally acted on this plan, this Sunday past.  I played seven full takes (the piece is only about a minute long), and although the final take is not perfect, it was clearly the strongest.  I think I may furnish a review vid of my contribution here in the HQ later this week.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 08, 2017, 12:55:03 AM
As promised:

http://www.youtube.com/v/Ehy8k3cRLXM
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 08, 2017, 04:18:47 AM
A Clockwork Clarinet!  Great fun!   8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 08, 2017, 04:21:42 AM
Made my brother smile this morning, too.  I think that may be what it is all about . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 08, 2017, 05:24:07 AM
A local outfit, Juventas (http://www.juventasmusic.com/), has a call for scores for voice-plus, looking for an art song or chamber work related to themes of hope and resiliency.  I have gone ahead and submitted The Mystic Trumpeter.  I do not normally respond to a call for scores requiring a fee . . . but since it is a local outfit, and the fee is only $10, I decided to make an exception.


Not sure just when we shall learn whether that $10 was a sound investment.  The deadline for the call is 7 Dec.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 11, 2017, 07:29:50 AM
I'm not saying that this was inevitable.  But it has been in the back of my mind for quite some time.

http://www.youtube.com/v/3Oz5PbcpghY
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 11, 2017, 01:11:58 PM
At last, you might say (and yes—I ought to get all the numbers from the Game of Tones program uploaded).

http://www.youtube.com/v/PukHe2RswrY

Next time, I'll get this tightened up.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Crudblud on November 11, 2017, 01:34:58 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 11, 2017, 01:11:58 PM
At last, you might say (and yes—I ought to get all the numbers from the Game of Tones program uploaded).

...

Next time, I'll get this tightened up.

I gave this a thumbs up on YouTube. The lack of direct mic'ing in the recording makes it difficult to grasp some of the rhythms in the denser sections but I thought it was good nonetheless!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 11, 2017, 01:48:09 PM
Quote from: Crudblud on November 11, 2017, 01:34:58 PM
I gave this a thumbs up on YouTube. The lack of direct mic'ing in the recording makes it difficult to grasp some of the rhythms in the denser sections but I thought it was good nonetheless!
Many thanks!

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Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 12, 2017, 11:02:16 AM
Showtime!


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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 12, 2017, 01:18:24 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 12, 2017, 11:02:16 AM
Showtime!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171112/c0c2daffe1910a7c135b92b42c083980.jpg)

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Karl!  Are you behind the camera?   8)

I assume this is your choir?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 12, 2017, 04:09:33 PM
I am behind the camera, and this is Triad.  If my recovery from laryngitis were quicker, I might not have been out in the audience to take the photo  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 12, 2017, 04:45:04 PM
Today's preview performance of the Gloria (and sung to a very nice audience, I should add):

http://www.youtube.com/v/X0RIh--9uR4
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: kishnevi on November 12, 2017, 04:48:20 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 12, 2017, 04:09:33 PM
I am behind the camera, and this is Triad.  If my recovery from laryngitis were quicker, I might not have been out in the audience to take the photo  8)

You could have volunteered as a bass drone!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 13, 2017, 01:05:12 AM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on November 12, 2017, 04:48:20 PM
You could have volunteered as a bass drone!

No occasion, in any of the pieces on the present concert  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 13, 2017, 06:19:04 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 12, 2017, 11:02:16 AM
Showtime!

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Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 13, 2017, 06:16:21 AM
While I have had a reasonably normal and useable speaking voice for almost two weeks now, I cannot yet sing, really.  There is perhaps a perfect fifth in the heart of my range in which I can sing, but I can also feel right away that I should only tire the vocal folds quickly.  There is nothing for it, but to wait it out.

Although I remain hopeful that my singing voice may return in order to be of use for the Triad concerts this Saturday & Sunday, I simply do not know the timing.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 13, 2017, 12:50:06 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 13, 2017, 06:19:04 AM
Although I remain hopeful that my singing voice may return in order to be of use for the Triad concerts this Saturday & Sunday, I simply do not know the timing.

Time to get  0:) Saint Blaise  0:)  on the hunt for a cure!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 14, 2017, 01:13:22 AM
And, a trifle from Sunday:

http://www.youtube.com/v/Rw_foQ0FeD4
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 18, 2017, 03:44:36 PM
Pre-concert warm-up

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Post by: Sergeant Rock on November 19, 2017, 08:06:50 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 14, 2017, 01:13:22 AM
And, a trifle from Sunday:

Lovely, lovely piece.

Sarge
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 19, 2017, 08:36:30 AM
I thank thee.

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 21, 2017, 04:45:01 AM
A fellow church music director with whom I have collaborated in the past announced yesterday that he was looking for a Christmas piece (not too difficult for the choir) including three percussionists. As a lark (because there was only the narrow chance) last night and this morning, I took the conclusion of Intermezzo II from White Nights, and arranged it as a setting of the Christmas antiphon, Hodie Christus natus est.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 21, 2017, 04:50:12 AM
Yesterday, I made a start on what will eventually be a symphony for band, titled Karl's Big (But Happily Incomplete) Map to the Body.

The first movement is The Nerves.  And this is just a start.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 21, 2017, 04:51:16 AM
And just for fun, the mp3:
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Post by: Karl Henning on November 22, 2017, 01:47:13 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 21, 2017, 04:50:12 AM
Yesterday, I made a start on what will eventually be a symphony for band, titled Karl's Big (But Happily Incomplete) Map to the Body.

The first movement is The Nerves.  And this is just a start.

At the a little progress each day stage.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 22, 2017, 01:49:52 PM
Fresh mp3
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 24, 2017, 06:35:17 AM
In more somber news, our parish will have three funerals or memorial services in the coming weeks.  For one, there was a request for an upbeat jazzy trombone solo, Just a Closer Walk With Thee.  I consulted the Pastor, who reported that clarinet would do just fine.  I have known this for two weeks and a half, but between laryngitis, the Triad concerts, and Thanksgiving, it is only this morning that I saw to the requisite composition.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 25, 2017, 06:40:41 AM
And now, though we are not quite at the one-minute mark, the mp3 hath too great grown for simple attachment hereunto.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 26, 2017, 04:58:28 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 24, 2017, 06:35:17 AM
In more somber news, our parish will have three funerals or memorial services in the coming weeks.  For one, there was a request for an upbeat jazzy trombone solo, Just a Closer Walk With Thee.  I consulted the Pastor, who reported that clarinet would do just fine.  I have known this for two weeks and a half, but between laryngitis, the Triad concerts, and Thanksgiving, it is only this morning that I saw to the requisite composition.

A few modest modifications, some of them simply to repair miscalculation (my arrangement runs two measures for each one of the source hymn, but I "dropped" a measure here and there).  Withal, I think the glide is yet smoother.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 30, 2017, 05:11:33 AM
Seven years ago!

Quote from: karlhenning on November 30, 2010, 05:23:16 AM
Not just for the obvious reason (pleasure in the fact that fellow musicians and music-lovers respond so favorably to the music) I greatly enjoy Cato's essay.

I've started to read Alexander Waugh's (yes, Evelyn's grandson) Classical Music: A New Way of Listening, and the lion's share of the chapter I read this morning was good discussion on meaning in music . . . which we could summarize by a caption to one of the chapter's illustrations, to the effect that Beethoven wasn't thinking of moonlight when he wrote his piece, but there's nought wrong with 'hearing' moonlight in it.

So at first, it surprised me when Cato wrote that he hears Berg in the opening. But once I set that surprise to one side, I saw where he hears that . . . in short, one of the aspects of the essay which I enjoy (and find instructive) is getting a sense of what an entirely different pair of ears (and eyes) finds in this piece of my own.


Quote from: Cato on November 28, 2010, 03:40:46 PM
For devotees of Karl Henning's music, especially of the recent Viola Sonata Opus 102 I offer the rather superficial analytical review of the First Movement Fair Warning: if you have not yet downloaded the score and performance, you should take care of that problem!   0:)

http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.1940.html (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.1940.html)


In the first movement, you hear the shadow of Alban Berg in the Viola: a mysterious yearning arises from a kind of struggling non-tonal tonality.  Note that even in the first bar, in the 5:4 figure of 16ths, one hears a kind of tonality in the broken D# (= Eb) Bb (= A#) Eb (= D#) chord, and then again in bar 2, note the broken up D major scale in the 5:4 figure, nearly emphasized by the accent mark on the D after the 16th rest.  Bar 3 has the little march figure which again has an aroma of traditional tonality (F minor, starting with the C-F figure at the end of bar 2), and tells us that maybe the Viola has been wanting to be in F minor from the start, but cannot decide.  The seeming chaos in the piano, with its B/A# and D/C# in the bass, and similarly wide-spaced dissonances in the treble, would apparently not be involved, but listen carefully to the odd E major in the piano in bars 3 and 4, which the Viola picks up in its partially contrary figure at the beginning of bar 4.

The chord at the end of bar 4, with its open fifths in the piano and the Viola's minor second G#/A stubbornly refusing to accept the engagement ring from either suitor, will become very important motivically, as it is paralleled in bars 28-31, and in bars 203-205, repeated nearly verbatim in bar 41, and paralleled again in the conclusion. The minor second in the Viola can of course be heard as a variation on the major 7ths in the piano's bass at the beginning.  This idea is reinforced in bar 7 in the piano, where the bass ascends from Bb to Bb to G#, while the treble and the Viola hold an A.

Lest ye think that the little minor second is just a moment's hesitation, let me send you to bar 14, where for a moment both instruments play G#, but then the piano plays F#2/G# on the last beat, and to the Meno mosso section at bar 45, where things are seemingly in accord, with a unison on B in both instruments, but immediately we get a disagreement (Bb in the piano/A# in the Viola), followed by a C/Db and then in bar 46 we hear that G#/A, resolved into a unison to be sure, but then note the minor seconds in bars 49 and 50 (nicely played in the performance).  This is one of the more comically poignant, or poignantly comic parts of the work.

The Piu mosso section at bar 59 shows a variation on the 5:4 motif from the opening melody.  The motif is now legalized with a time signature of its own (5/16), but does return in the piano for a moment in bar 64.  Of interest rhythmically and motivically are bars 66-72: the music struggles upward through major and minor seconds for a while.  In bar 69 the 5:4 figure in the piano sets the stage for an erratic ascent from B to C, with a minor ninth crescendo in bar 72.

The delicious Slow (but with life) part (bars 83-108) shows variations on the previous motifs (bar 86 develops the 5:4 figure, and the double open fifths in bar 87),  and I like how the wide leaps in the piano presage the sudden drop in the Viola in bars 97-98.  Octaves abound, but not for long, as the music fragments to a kind of pointillism in bars 109-132.  The open-fifths-vs.-minor-second debate is heard in the piano in bar 122, just to make sure you are paying attention, and that 5:4 figure now appears as a 5:6 in the base.

And then my favorite part: the completely schizoid Piu mosso ancora! (Bars 133-176) The section continues to play with items already established, e.g. hear the bass part of the piano continue the minor/major 2nd/7th/9th patterns, while the treble plays around with the motifs introduced back in bar 95ff. and 106-107.  Listen to how they contrast with the melodic line in the Viola, with trills (136-137), emphatically accented 16ths, the 5:4 and new 6:4 figures, while the piano obediently avoids such rhythmically complexities, allowing only some syncopations.  And I must remark upon how well the premiere performance handled this section!

In bars 177 the music develops the earlier Piu mosso (bars 59-82) and drives toward a climax where a variation of the opening is proclaimed beginning at bar 201.  During this drive, note again the presence of those minor/major 2nd/7th/9th patterns: bars 189 and 194-195 are especially impressive here, the latter two bars show a minor second expanding to a third and then a fourth, leading to the open fifths in the treble in the next two bars.

As mentioned earlier, those Beethovenian chords from bar 4 return in bars 203-205.  We then hear a brilliant, condensed, and varied recapitulation of the most important parts of the entire movement (e.g. listen to the piano in bars 212-214 and in the bass only to 218 and compare it to bars 95-102), while above one hears a near apotheosis of the 5:4 figure interspersed with continual variations on it: check out e.g. bar 219 where the Viola plays an eighth-note triplet with a duplet, as well as the bass part in the piano in bars 220-221.  Bar 221 is particularly fascinating with the way motivic and rhythmic elements coalesce in the piano, before our Beethovenian chords put an end to this serious yet playful and highly expressive movement! 

Very gratified that someone else is so fond of the Più mosso ancora . . . it probably fits the "schizoid" descriptor, but that section has layers which were carefully 'plotted' (I have fond memories of one evening in the staff lounge in the basement of the MFA as I worked on the more 'mechanical' aspects of it), and other layers of pure fancy, or fancy as nearly pure as my composition is capable of.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 30, 2017, 02:32:46 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 25, 2017, 06:40:41 AM
And now, though we are not quite at the one-minute mark, the mp3 hath too great grown for simple attachment hereunto.

We note a G Major/g minor aspect in the piano's opening statement, and it seems that major/minor conflicts of various kinds may await us in future bars:  great start!

And many thanks for bringing back the masterful  Viola Sonata to our awareness!   ;)

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Rons_talking on December 06, 2017, 06:38:26 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 22, 2017, 01:49:52 PM
Fresh mp3

I really like this...is there more ?!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 07, 2017, 01:34:26 AM
Quote from: Rons_talking on December 06, 2017, 06:38:26 PM
I really like this...is there more ?!

Thanks; a little more, but then the pre-holiday distractions (as only expected) have taken over.  A couple of weeks more and I can resume my "a little progress each day" act.

http://www.youtube.com/v/xAu8jmII5rk
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: arpeggio on December 07, 2017, 07:09:01 AM
Wow.  I look forward hearing the completed work  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 09, 2017, 06:01:17 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 26, 2017, 04:58:28 AM
A few modest modifications, some of them simply to repair miscalculation (my arrangement runs two measures for each one of the source hymn, but I "dropped" a measure here and there).  Withal, I think the glide is yet smoother.

And here (https://soundcloud.com/karl-henning-756715731/op146-no-6-just-a-smoother-glide-with-thee) is a "studio demo" I fluffed through on 5 Dec.
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 11, 2017, 03:03:09 AM
Long day, yesterday.  Winter storm Saturday evening into Sunday, perhaps 5" of wet snow; so, two cars to clean off ere I might head off to church. Needed to be at church early to set up the handbells. Good service. Grabbed a warm sub for lunch, counting on a long joint rehearsal. Good rehearsal, and ran as long as (but no longer than) I had anticipated. Executed the three-stop grocery run requested. Delivered the goods, in time to turn around and head to the four o'clock Master Singers concert. The highlight, which indeed opened the program, was my dear friend Pam Marshall's Shepherds & Angels, a 12-number suite for choir accompanied by harp, violin & tambourine. After the concert, met with the director, who apologized for not yet listening to the music I sent. I assured him that I am alive to the busyness of the season; he in turn affirmed that he doesn't mind my reminding him. I think I shall wait, either until after New Year's, or when we have the latest Triad concert hoist up to YouTube. On the way home, picked up the mono RCA cable (the miracle of Amazon locker), which proved exactly the thing wanted to get the sound from the telly to the sound bar. Quite an impressive difference. It was too late to start up Godfather III, so I contended myself with some of the videos from Genesis and We Can't Dance.

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Post by: Karl Henning on December 11, 2017, 09:44:16 AM
There are only two items of Henningmusick on the docket for this weekend's Christmas Concerts:  the revival (i.e., only the second performance ever) of Gabriel's Message, my arrangement of the Basque carol for two baritones, small unison women's chorus, flute and violin;  and the new Fantasy on « I Saw Three Ships » originally for cl/hp, but here for clarinet and piano.  The harpist had a struggle with the bug that's making the rounds, so she was not able to spend practice time with it;  we'll swap in something else, I am thinking of What Child Is This.  The flutist whom Charles hired is a bit . . . reactionary.  There's a measure at the end which she seems unable to count (she inserts a beat of rest).  Charles tried rehearsing that wrinkle out, but she just would not get it.  And then she had the cheek to call the writing "awkward."  I kept my own counsel, but I certainly thought of the proverb, "A bad workman blames his tools."  "Awkward" is now become my second-favorite cloth-headed response to my music – the first being, of course, "The worst viola sonata in the world."  I really don't see that being displaced anytime soon.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 11, 2017, 09:59:40 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 11, 2017, 09:44:16 AM
  "Awkward" is now become my second-favorite cloth-headed response to my music – the first being, of course, "The worst viola sonata in the world." I really don't see that being displaced anytime soon.

What was that soprano's reaction to From the Pit of a Cave in the Cloud?  (My text had apparently infected her with instant PTSD!  ??? :o  8)  )  "A terrible poem with terrible music" or some such outburst?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 11, 2017, 10:01:33 AM
Oh, you're right!  I should seek that out . . . I'm accumulating quite a sheaf  0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 13, 2017, 01:31:02 AM
Yesterday, Peter H. Bloom & Mary Jane Rupert (http://www.americasmusicworks.com/duo-2.html) gave the fl/hp adaptation of the Fantasy on « I Saw Three Ships » a test-drive in public yesterday, and found this modest piece "delightful"; so there is now some Henningmusick in their Christmas bag of musical goodies.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 20, 2017, 04:07:34 AM
It's that time of year!  The Stock-Taking (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2017/12/henningmusick-year-in-review.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 07, 2018, 02:41:12 PM
First composition of the year!  A start on what will be a brief brass quartet for contest purposes.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 07, 2018, 02:42:02 PM
And, as it is as yet brief, here's the ghastly MIDI
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 07, 2018, 03:03:54 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 07, 2018, 02:41:12 PM
First composition of the year!  A start on what will be a brief brass quartet for contest purposes.

Love that First Trumpet theme bar 4 and following!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 16, 2018, 07:20:58 AM
Well, A) there is as yet no indication of what will go on, fixed-media-wise; and B) I may re-work it, anyway, as I move along.

But, it is the official start.  (Recall:  I threw out the first draught of the Gloria  8) )
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 16, 2018, 07:26:16 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 16, 2018, 07:20:58 AM
Well, A) there is as yet no indication of what will go on, fixed-media-wise; and B) I may re-work it, anyway, as I move along.

But, it is the official start.  (Recall:  I threw out the first draught of the Gloria  8) )

Nice start!  And how did I guess that flutes, and specifically a bass flute, would be involved?!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Rons_talking on January 17, 2018, 10:08:12 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 07, 2018, 02:41:12 PM
First composition of the year!  A start on what will be a brief brass quartet for contest purposes.

I like the counterpoint in pairs!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 17, 2018, 10:09:59 AM
Thank you!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 23, 2018, 06:37:44 AM
So . . . a year ago I finished the Symphony № 1 (this will mildly mock me, up until I finish a № 2 – but I am okay with that) and I sent it right away to a conductor friend of mine, purely for information, as he does not at present have an appointment to an orchestra.  His response was warmly positive, and he enjoined me to show it to two friends of his.  Both of these conductors do indeed have appointments, and are (as you may imagine) busy as a consequence.  My low-urgency news item this week is, that I have reached out with discreet "please review when you have a chance" follow-up messages.  (I did hear directly back from one of the twain.)

And it was probably time to ping Adam again, viz, my choral music.  So I did.

I want to do What Wondrous Love with my chancel choir again, this Lent, the challenge being that as it is, it requires 10 ringers, and our handbell choir is presently 7 strong, and two of these sing in the chancel choir.  So I need to recast the accompaniment for (say) six ringers.

I keep meaning to "reduce" Nun of the Above for cl/pf.

A friend, not herself a pianist, has a piano in the Brookline apartment into which she has lately moved, and has decided that she needs the space more than she needs the instrument.  I am keeping my ears open for a piano for the church, the instrument presently in the sanctuary is both musically inadequate, and has a broken leg.  Saturday I went to play the prospect.  The action of the keys seems fine;  the tuning is off, but only to a degree that may require no more than a fresh tuning.  There were some 5-6 keys (not contiguous, though in the same area) which did not sustain even when I had the sustain pedal depressed, so I wanted to talk to our piano tuner (who is up on the North Shore, so it would not be practical to have him schlep to Brookline to examine the instrument personally).  The two key takeaways from our chat yesterday:  "Churches are where old pianos go to die" – people quite naturally feel reluctant to heave a piano out onto the trash, preferring to find it a new home;  and there is no point in replacing an instrument, unless we are certain that the replacement is a superior instrument.  Our tuner does (as I had surmised) periodically learn of good instruments, which need to find a new home.

So, on the one hand, we are in the same situation at the church;  but on the other, the search process has begun.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 02, 2018, 10:32:01 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 23, 2018, 06:37:44 AM
I keep meaning to "reduce" Nun of the Above for cl/pf.

Oh!  I have done. Some little while ago.

Revisiting this . . . I have the ears of two different conductors (so, four ears total):

http://www.youtube.com/v/ZSMo90L5xJA
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 03, 2018, 08:25:05 AM
This morning, I've prepared a fl/pf version of Nun of the Above, for Peter Bloom; and created a fresh (optional) harp part for the Alleluia in D.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Rons_talking on February 12, 2018, 07:05:34 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 02, 2018, 10:32:01 AM
Oh!  I have done. Some little while ago.

Revisiting this . . . I have the ears of two different conductors (so, four ears total):

http://www.youtube.com/v/ZSMo90L5xJA

Nice! I hope this comes to light...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 13, 2018, 09:31:24 AM
Quote from: Rons_talking on February 12, 2018, 07:05:34 AM
Nice! I hope this comes to light...

I should make a phone call . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 13, 2018, 09:32:05 AM
Not much in the way of news, really:  I am still on the mend from one of the bugs which has been going around.  We had a Triad rehearsal last night, for a community outreach project:  a joint concert with a couple of school choirs on Saturday the 24th.  We have a 'solo' portion of the program in which we shall revive items we've already sung, and fairly recently – this will include the Gloria.  And we are singing two numbers as a massed choir, including one Alleluia from Triad's inaugural concert, back when.

I had no voice for singing last night.  (I am hoping, God willing, to have voice enough to sing a chant along with my church choir at tomorrow's Ash Wednesday service.)  But with the short timeframe, I had to put in an appearance.

What else?  I have been thinking about the Clarinet Sonata a great deal.  A pianist in Rochester who has played music of mine before is game;  logistics need to be worked out.  I've reached out to my publisher to see if we can interest an Atlanta clarinetist in the piece.  (On my last visit down yonder, I was introduced to two clarinetists who play with the ASO.)  To that end, I prepared (afresh, I suppose) audio files of the MIDI extrusions . . . so I have been listening to this, probably each day for a few days now.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 19, 2018, 07:23:18 AM
I have had to rethink the April program at King's Chapel, pushing A Heart So White out to October.  My "new work burden" for the concert has been down-pedaled to a 6-ish minute piece for four winds.

And here is the start.

Edit :: old version deleted
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on February 19, 2018, 09:55:40 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 19, 2018, 07:23:18 AM
I have had to rethink the April program at King's Chapel, pushing A Heart So White out to October.  My "new work burden" for the concert has been down-pedaled to a 6-ish minute piece for four winds.

And here is the start.

Hi Karl: in your chamber piece here I find much more to intrigue the ear - in the opening section alone - than in 25 pages of the recently posted Violin Concerto of Professor Tison Street.   :o   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 03, 2018, 05:14:48 AM
Well, it has been quiet here (thanks, Cato, for the kind thought!)

We had a workshop-cum-joint concert with two college choirs last Saturday, Curry College Sing! performed a piece written by their director, Triad's Julian Bryson, and then Sing! and the Merrimack College Concert Choir (with director Hugh Hinton) together sang a choral arrangement either by Pentatonix, or an expansion of one of their arrangements.  Then Triad sang Charles Turner's Sing Child in senssurround (i.e., we choristers spread out around the audience), the ladies of Triad sang Glee, we men of Triad sang Greg Brown's arrangement of The Dying Californian, and we closed our set with mine own Gloria.  Then we three groups all together sang a graphic notation piece called Demon (which was an easy sell, since the pitch was "it's like the creepy soundtrack to a horror movie" — I loved that our own Jeremy was scornful of this sort of cheap musical gimgrackery) and the Alleluia from Triad's inaugural concert (sort of a "poor man's Randall Thomson" Alleluia). It all went well, and was great fun.

One conductor (the chap for whose orchestral winds I wrote I Sang to the Sky, and Day Broke, back when) has written to say he likes Il barbiere ladro.  Not sure if/when his band might play it, but the conversation is resumed.

And Paul Cienniwa is playing a concert down yonder in Delray Beach with a violinist of the Delray String Quartet, in August.  They will revive my duet, Plotting (y is the new x).  I need to ring him afresh and confirm date and venue.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 06, 2018, 05:29:06 AM
Triad will indeed sing my Agnus Dei anew this June;  and the group has taken the huge step of at last paying the singers (i.e., paying ourselves) for the June concert.  Not a great deal, but being paid at all is an improvement upon nothing.

Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 06, 2018, 05:19:49 AM
Not at present; but I do think the piece [Saltmarsh Stomp] shoppable  8)

However . . . at the risk of a "Transfigured Nightfall" . . . if I beef up the scoring (so that all the members of the ensemble under consideration have employment) I can make the case to a local conductor.  Yes, this I may just do . . . .

I had sent probably In the Artist's Studio (There's a wide world in there) and probably Ear Buds to the conductor of a local community wind ensemble, but he advised me that he can only consider scores which have every member of the group playing – it is for this group that I set to composing The Nerves.  Well, maybe I shan't wait until I finish writing the ambitious large-scale work – I shall expand the scoring of the Saltmarsh Stomp, and offer him that.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Rons_talking on March 07, 2018, 07:26:29 AM
Karl, where's the best place to hear whatever recordings or sound files of your recent music (the music you talk about). Is it on youtube?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 07, 2018, 07:29:58 AM
Yes, Ron (and thanks!)

Also:

Henningmusick at ReverbNation (http://www.reverbnation.com/karlhenning).

Henningmusick at Instant Encore (http://instantencore.com/contributor/contributor.aspx?CId=5142566).

About an hour's worth of Henningmusick, too, at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1)

But the more recent work is indeed on YouTube.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 08, 2018, 03:50:54 PM
Finally, I have acted (been able to act) on the partially-indeterminate handbell choir piece for Easter.

Six ringers, in three pairs. Each pair has essentially the same five passages, but transposed to their respective bells, and in a different order.  So, the material itself is semi-fixed (I'll leave it to the players to improvise when they may synchronize tempo with this or that other pair (the slight mixing of meters will assure that the six ringers do not proceed in lockstep), but no two performances will be the same.  I have composed an ending, so we have the appearance of ending all together.

Unnotated is my wildcard notion of myself as director (since I do not need to conduct, in any traditional sense) having some bells of my own and adding the occasional improvised gesture within the texture.  I suppose I really ought to state that, somewhere.  Probably have a title page and a page of instruction.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 12, 2018, 01:12:57 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 08, 2018, 03:50:54 PM
Finally, I have acted (been able to act) on the partially-indeterminate handbell choir piece for Easter.

Six ringers, in three pairs. Each pair has essentially the same five passages, but transposed to their respective bells, and in a different order.  So, the material itself is semi-fixed (I'll leave it to the players to improvise when they may synchronize tempo with this or that other pair (the slight mixing of meters will assure that the six ringers do not proceed in lockstep), but no two performances will be the same.  I have composed an ending, so we have the appearance of ending all together.

Unnotated is my wildcard notion of myself as director (since I do not need to conduct, in any traditional sense) having some bells of my own and adding the occasional improvised gesture within the texture.  I suppose I really ought to state that, somewhere.  Probably have a title page and a page of instruction.

We rehearsed this for the first time yesterday.  As I anticipated, it both sowed some confusion, yet stimulated imagination . . . expanding their consciousness of what performing music might be.  (I do not necessarily claim that the piece is "great" for that reason  8) )  It was a bit of a mess yesterday, as we address the confusion abovementioned;  but we have a couple of weeks for more rehearsal.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 13, 2018, 02:12:18 PM
I've been watching the gloriously extensive featurettes on the making of Alien and Aliens. Why I'm posting that here is, I found it fascinating how both Goldsmith and Horner (albeit in different ways) found it frustrating, working with their respective productions. And I had forgotten that it was decided to use Hanson at the end of Alien ....
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: NOOO!!! Not HANSON!
Post by: Cato on March 14, 2018, 10:30:38 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 13, 2018, 02:12:18 PM
And I had forgotten that it was decided to use Hanson at the end of Alien ....

NOOO!!!

https://www.youtube.com/v/IwQwufEfvWs   ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 14, 2018, 10:32:51 AM
In Space, No One Can Hear You Croon
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on March 14, 2018, 04:10:22 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 14, 2018, 10:32:51 AM
In Space, No One Can Hear You Croon

In many cases, that is a blessing!  0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 15, 2018, 01:00:44 AM
Forsooth!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 16, 2018, 07:08:37 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 11, 2017, 03:03:09 AM
Long day, yesterday.  Winter storm Saturday evening into Sunday, perhaps 5" of wet snow; so, two cars to clean off ere I might head off to church. Needed to be at church early to set up the handbells. Good service. Grabbed a warm sub for lunch, counting on a long joint rehearsal. Good rehearsal, and ran as long as (but no longer than) I had anticipated. Executed the three-stop grocery run requested. Delivered the goods, in time to turn around and head to the four o'clock Master Singers concert. The highlight, which indeed opened the program, was my dear friend Pam Marshall's Shepherds & Angels, a 12-number suite for choir accompanied by harp, violin & tambourine. After the concert, met with the director, who apologized for not yet listening to the music I sent. I assured him that I am alive to the busyness of the season; he in turn affirmed that he doesn't mind my reminding him. I think I shall wait, either until after New Year's, or when we have the latest Triad concert hoist up to YouTube. On the way home, picked up the mono RCA cable (the miracle of Amazon locker), which proved exactly the thing wanted to get the sound from the telly to the sound bar. Quite an impressive difference. It was too late to start up Godfather III, so I contended myself with some of the videos from Genesis and We Can't Dance.

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Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 23, 2018, 06:37:44 AM

[snip]

And it was probably time to ping Adam again, viz, my choral music.  So I did.

[snip]

Act I of this quiet anti-drama has come to a pleasant conclusion.  My Man on the Inside of the chorus applied diplomatic pressure, simply to listen to my work.  I decided that, even though it was a choral Pops concert and therefore not my first choice, I should attend their 3 March concert.  (It was good fun.)  I got there early enough, that I figured I would step in the back (the parish hall of the church, that is) and greet my friend (thanking him for his pains, and for the comp).  I found (barged in upon, I might say, without exaggeration) both Eric and the M.D. finishing with their suitings-up.  Eric and I withdrew (for I really did not mean to engage the conductor in conversation, so shortly before a performance), and I heard to my delight that Adam has, indeed, listened to my work, and likes it.  The plan is a bit longer-scale, to allow for a commission fee.

So, I await the opening of Act II . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 16, 2018, 07:18:14 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 03, 2018, 05:14:48 AM
And Paul Cienniwa is playing a concert down yonder in Delray Beach with a violinist of the Delray String Quartet, in August.  They will revive my duet, Plotting (y is the new x).  I need to ring him afresh and confirm date and venue.

19 August, and I am planning to be there in Delray Beach for the concert.

Ever the impertinent composer, I found the violinist on Facebook, logged a Friend request, and sent a brief introductory message.  Shortly after she accepted, and replied with her phone number, making me welcome to call to talk about my piece.

For a dozen small reasons, but thankfully no great horrible reason, 1Q18 has been no friend to my musical activity/work.  I had not meant for so long an interval before trying Mei Mei, but I did at last call this morning.  (A little bird told me to have my music under my gaze during the call.)  She had some layout/page-turn requests – and only reasonable.  (Offhand, I am not sure how EmmaLee worked around the part . . . probably printed it all out at a reduction.)  The call went swimmingly.  Paul had told me that Mei Mei heads a string quartet, so I naturally went on to ask if I might send some music for the SQ, specifically (of course – pretty much the only quartet music I have Game Ready at present) the suite of short pieces, It's all in your head (not that that's a bad place for everything to be).  She warmly accepted, and as the quartet have a September concert, and my pieces are short, she is already considering using one as an encore to their program.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 16, 2018, 08:33:33 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 16, 2018, 07:18:14 AM
. . . It's all in your head (not that that's a bad place for everything to be).

This was originally a piece for four cellos, which translated quite readily to quartet.

In a separate development, EmmaLee Holmes Hicks (who played the première of Plotting (y is the new x) together with Paul Cienniwa) has asked for music for four violins.  Well, transpose a piece for four cellos up a twelfth . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: kishnevi on March 16, 2018, 01:23:23 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 16, 2018, 07:18:14 AM
19 August, and I am planning to be there in Delray Beach for the concert.

Ever the impertinent composer, I found the violinist on Facebook, logged a Friend request, and sent a brief introductory message.  Shortly after she accepted, and replied with her phone number, making me welcome to call to talk about my piece.

For a dozen small reasons, but thankfully no great horrible reason, 1Q18 has been no friend to my musical activity/work.  I had not meant for so long an interval before trying Mei Mei, but I did at last call this morning.  (A little bird told me to have my music under my gaze during the call.)  She had some layout/page-turn requests – and only reasonable.  (Offhand, I am not sure how EmmaLee worked around the part . . . probably printed it all out at a reduction.)  The call went swimmingly.  Paul had told me that Mei Mei heads a string quartet, so I naturally went on to ask if I might send some music for the SQ, specifically (of course – pretty much the only quartet music I have Game Ready at present) the suite of short pieces, It's all in your head (not that that's a bad place for everything to be).  She warmly accepted, and as the quartet have a September concert, and my pieces are short, she is already considering using one as an encore to their program.

Hopefully I'll be audiencing.
BTW, since you will be in Delray, make sure to visit the Morikami. Just make sure of the weather, as the primary thing there is walking  the gardens.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on March 16, 2018, 01:31:25 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 16, 2018, 07:08:37 AM
Act I of this quiet anti-drama has come to a pleasant conclusion...

Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 16, 2018, 07:18:14 AM
....and my pieces are short, she is already considering using one as an encore to their program.

Positive news on two fronts. Good to hear  8)

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 16, 2018, 03:01:03 PM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on March 16, 2018, 01:23:23 PM
Hopefully I'll be audiencing.
BTW, since you will be in Delray, make sure to visit the Morikami. Just make sure of the weather, as the primary thing there is walking  the gardens.

Happily, I took that in my first trip.  Certainly worth a repeat visit!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 16, 2018, 03:02:43 PM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on March 16, 2018, 01:31:25 PM
Positive news on two fronts. Good to hear  8)

Sarge

Thank you, good sir!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 18, 2018, 04:49:34 PM
I think I may be done with the new quartet — C flute, bass flute (ossia alto flute), clarinet in A, horn in F — for the 17 April King's Chapel concert:  Down Along the Canal to Minerva Road.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 18, 2018, 05:01:39 PM
Ah, yes, the score as of today:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on March 18, 2018, 05:22:01 PM
A kaleidoscopic diamond!   8)

Smooooth sound with that instrumentation, especially e.g. bars 63-74 (D) and 91-105 (F).
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 18, 2018, 05:26:40 PM
Thanks! The flow of the whole program will be good, I believe.

And now, to bed....

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 20, 2018, 03:26:10 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 18, 2018, 05:26:40 PM
Thanks! The flow of the whole program will be good, I believe.

Ah, I have not posted the entire program:

Avrohom Leichtling | Bárðarbunga dreymir undir ísnum (Fantasy Piece 10, Op. 137) — alto flute & clarinet
Mark Gresham | Three Miniatures — flute & clarinet
Karl Henning | Down Along the Canal to Minerva Road, Op. 149 — flute, bass or alto flute, clarinet & horn
Pamela Marshall | Birds on the Harmonic Plain — 2 flutes, clarinet & horn (?) plus fixed media.

Peter writes that the Leichtling piece is very effective, well written and beautiful.  And demanding, and very rewarding.  And all this is true.  I have some practicing to do, and will continue tonight.

Peter also loved the three Gresham pieces on our first playing through them together.  Charming, winsome, well written.

My piece, I have thought of (in its easy gait, for instance) as something relatively easy for the four of us to put together.  I hope this is true, and not just a matter of all the notes lying well for the clarinet, and the fact that, since I am the composer, all the notes are well known to me.  Peter and Pam have now seen the parts I sent them, and no complaint has yet been lodged.  Carol is to return from California tomorrow, ahead of the next snowstorm, I shall hope.

Pam is hard at work on her piece, which will be ready for our rehearsal on Saturday.  It will be nice if we have the parts to look over ahead of time  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on March 20, 2018, 03:01:14 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 18, 2018, 04:49:34 PM
I think I may be done with the new quartet — C flute, bass flute (ossia alto flute), clarinet in A, horn in F — for the 17 April King's Chapel concert:  Down Along the Canal to Minerva Road.

This morning I was following the score while listening to the MIDI version in my classroom.  Two fellow teachers heard the music from around the halfway point, and came in to listen and find out what it was.

"That sounds really jazzy!" said one. 8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 21, 2018, 03:40:40 AM
Already making the rounds!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 22, 2018, 03:18:01 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 26, 2017, 08:49:23 AM
Made a start on movement 4 at lunchtime.

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I remember writing this out . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on March 22, 2018, 04:56:16 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 26, 2017, 08:49:23 AM
Made a start on movement 4 at lunchtime.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170426/89222952fcd1df30c6c8d831c1d902ce.jpg)

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Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 22, 2018, 03:18:01 AM
I remember writing this out . . . .


Is this for the Symphony?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 22, 2018, 04:56:57 AM
Clarinet Sonata!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on March 22, 2018, 04:58:17 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 22, 2018, 04:56:57 AM
Clarinet Sonata!

Aha!  That makes more sense!  Go Team! 8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 23, 2018, 01:03:48 AM
And thanks for the vote of grand confidence in Nuhro!  I do like that piece.  I still remember the summer day when I finished composing it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on March 27, 2018, 03:42:31 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 23, 2018, 01:03:48 AM
And thanks for the vote of grand confidence in Nuhro!  I do like that piece. I still remember the summer day when I finished composing it.

I found this recently in an essay about creation as a Divine Artwork:

(ignore the split infinitive  $:) ;)  )

"To fully unveil the wonder of art (regardless of the medium) requires a heart and mind quiet and attentive enough to listen to and receive the messages they contain."
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 27, 2018, 04:19:54 AM
Nice!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on March 27, 2018, 06:57:19 AM
Quote from: Cato on March 27, 2018, 03:42:31 AM
I found this recently in an essay about creation as a Divine Artwork:

(ignore the split infinitive  $:) ;)  )

"To fully unveil the wonder of art (regardless of the medium) requires a heart and mind quiet and attentive enough to listen to and receive the messages they contain."

Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 27, 2018, 04:19:54 AM
Nice!

And these days, to create "the wonder of art," one needs a greater amount of concentration than ever before....to shut out all the nonsense around us!  Mahler had the luxury of his "Haeuschen" in the mountains.  I think of Karl on the mass transit with his sketchbook, and how much background noise his ears must eliminate, and how phenomenal his concentration is!  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: kishnevi on March 27, 2018, 06:55:06 PM
Not to mention the ability to control pen and paper while the MBTA sways and stops its way downtown!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 28, 2018, 12:58:31 AM
That isn't the note I meant. But, wait—what an interesting note!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on March 28, 2018, 11:41:14 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 28, 2018, 12:58:31 AM
That isn't the note I meant. But, wait—what an interesting note!
One thing I used to do during my 50 minute tram journeys to and from high school was to see if I can write a miniature for one or two instruments in a single day. A composition written in 100 minutes usually ended up being between 30 to 80 seconds long anyway. It was a great exercise for my inner hearing that's for sure, and these kinds of 'accident' notes were a fun way to reconsider the music I intended to write from my head.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 29, 2018, 12:59:50 AM
Great exercise!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 30, 2018, 06:49:59 AM
Last night's service:

https://soundcloud.com/htumc-music-program/sets/maundy-thursday-2018
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 07, 2018, 05:47:46 PM
Yo.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on April 08, 2018, 03:31:26 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 07, 2018, 05:47:46 PM
Yo.

Are you in The Yo?  0:)

Nice sound from your group in the Maundy Thursday selections above!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 08, 2018, 04:19:42 AM
Dr. Yo!

Thanks for listening!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Crudblud on April 08, 2018, 05:23:57 AM
Hey, I heard there were yoyos in here?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on April 08, 2018, 05:29:41 AM
Quote from: Crudblud on April 08, 2018, 05:23:57 AM
Hey, I heard there were yoyos in here?

Yo, yo, yo, Dr. Yo is in!   8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 08, 2018, 05:44:45 AM
Quote from: Crudblud on April 08, 2018, 05:23:57 AM
Hey, I heard there were yoyos in here?

At the risk of waxing philosophical . . . if not here, then where?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on April 08, 2018, 11:46:39 AM
Yo all know what I'm talkin' 'bout! 8)

https://www.youtube.com/v/WiDz2L9jMPY

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Crudblud on April 08, 2018, 09:16:09 PM
Now that's what I like to see!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 09, 2018, 12:56:05 AM
Agnus Dei in rehearsal this evening.  Will try to capture sneaky audio . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 09, 2018, 03:39:46 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 18, 2018, 04:49:34 PM
I think I may be done with the new quartet — C flute, bass flute (ossia alto flute), clarinet in A, horn in F — for the 17 April King's Chapel concert:  Down Along the Canal to Minerva Road.

If I have not already noted . . . when we rehearsed this last, we played it through twice, with both bass flute and the alto, and we decided that the alto was a fuller sound, and made for richer chords, so I've altered the score to simply, alto flute.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 09, 2018, 04:04:21 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 05, 2017, 11:10:21 AM
And we have everyone available to revive From the Pit of a Cave in the Cloud on Tuesday, 16 Oct 2018!

A bit sad to chance upon this old post.  I may already have mentioned, but in fact availability was compromised, and the program for 16 Oct will be otherwise.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 09, 2018, 04:57:31 AM
Very pumped to report that the pianist I met at yesterday's concert, and who conceded to my request that I send him the Clarinet Sonata for his perusal, just wrote to say: This looks fascinating. I have not played much new/20th C or newer music, but I could use the challenge. A couple of movements seem more challenging than others.

So, we shall see!  I shan't really consider this a victory until we actually get together to read it.  But, undeniably encouraging.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on April 09, 2018, 06:26:53 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 09, 2018, 04:57:31 AM
Very pumped to report that the pianist I met at yesterday's concert, and who conceded to my request that I send him the Clarinet Sonata for his perusal, just wrote to say: This looks fascinating. I have not played much new/20th C or newer music, but I could use the challenge. A couple of movements seem more challenging than others.

So, we shall see!  I shan't really consider this a victory until we actually get together to read it.  But, undeniably encouraging.

Good news!  Any specific comments yet from Ensemble Aubade about their weekend concert?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 09, 2018, 06:57:08 AM
No, they're always either warming up, performing, or traveling, at times like this  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 10, 2018, 05:27:23 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 09, 2018, 06:57:08 AM
No, they're always either warming up, performing, or traveling, at times like this  :)

Additionally, I am sure that Peter is spending some of his practice time (even on the road) with the Leichtling.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 10, 2018, 05:28:22 AM
Good Triad rehearsal last night.  We are singing two of Thomas Stumpf's pieces.  The new one, Child, is motivically tightly wound, and because of the pitch-classes of some of the answers, is a challenging sing.  We made good progress on it last night, and I expect that it will settle into our ears – per the following.  The other of Thomas' pieces, Each and All, I remember being a challenge to put together, back when we were preparing our very first concert.  Last night, however – probably thanks to those efforts long ago to learn it, and subsequent "digestion" – it felt almost easy to sing.

One excellent bit of news to greet me yesterday is, that Thomas is also conducting the Agnus Dei (he did so beautiful a job with Nuhro).  In last night's rehearsal, he concentrated on just the first two pages (and well done).  I did set the tape (or 'tape') running . . . will check to see if there's a passage worth sharing (or if I should just wait until next week – or so).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on April 10, 2018, 03:04:51 PM
Hey Karl!  Check out this "White Nights Ballet Festival"!  Perhaps a venue for your ballet?

http://www.balletandopera.com/festival/stars-of-the-white-nights-festival/info/sid=2c4el3q10z4GQ3O25N1s&play_date_from=26-May-2018&play_date_to=23-Jul-2018#an1 (http://www.balletandopera.com/festival/stars-of-the-white-nights-festival/info/sid=2c4el3q10z4GQ3O25N1s&play_date_from=26-May-2018&play_date_to=23-Jul-2018#an1)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 12, 2018, 06:40:28 AM
In just a few days more:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on April 12, 2018, 08:41:41 AM
I will try to get my niece at Berklee to attend: maybe she can bring along some of her fellow music students.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 12, 2018, 08:57:17 AM
Great!
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 14, 2018, 06:23:06 PM
Well, there were antiquities throughout the program, and antiquities throughout the audience ....

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 17, 2018, 02:53:22 AM
Today is Minerva Road day.
Title: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 17, 2018, 02:04:32 PM
At a guess, 30-40 in the audience, which is nice. The whole concert carried, the flow of the program was felicitous, many folks came to us afterward to say how engaging the entire concert was. We recorded both audio and video.  Both guest composers were pleased (and we had a genial lunch at the Milk St Cafë afterwards). Pam (the hornist, and "fourth composer") was happy, too, which I was especially glad of ... she wrote last night with the solemn news that her mother passed away. On one hand, Pam was an amazing trooper, to come in anyway; on t'other, she stood in need of good vibes, and the concert provided them, and in plenty.

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on April 17, 2018, 02:07:42 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 17, 2018, 02:04:32 PM
At a guess, 30-40 in the audience, which is nice. The whole concert carried, the flow of the program was felicitous, many folks came to us afterward to say how engaging the entire concert was. We recorded both audio and video.  Both guest composers were pleased (and we had a genial lunch at the Milk St Cafë afterwards). Pam (the hornist, and "fourth composer") was happy, too, which I was especially glad of ... she wrote last night with the solemn news that her mother passed away. On one hand, Pam was an amazing trooper, to come in anyway; on t'other, she stood in need of good vibes, and the concert provided them, and in plenty.

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Very nice news!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 18, 2018, 06:01:20 AM
This morning, refreshed and rested from yesterday's concert and subsequent activities, I drew up a bagatelle for my handbell choir at church.  This demo is in other tones.  My idea was four players striking bells with mallets (and an optional hand drum);  but I imagine the piece would work fine, with six players ringing it.

http://www.youtube.com/v/fKEBHVXlivA
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 19, 2018, 07:50:23 AM
In action.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 20, 2018, 02:52:02 PM
One of the things I did yesterday:

http://www.youtube.com/v/JYfkHcTI25s
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 20, 2018, 05:55:07 PM
Hrmph.

This video camera (which is a friend's, who makes me welcome to it, so I am deeply grateful) is all right with sound, but I wanted to try swapping in the superior track sourced from the audio recorder. Took some tinkering, but I had it reasonably synched ... and then I must have been guilty of an errant mouse-drag. Try, try again.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mahlerian on April 20, 2018, 06:04:51 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 18, 2018, 06:01:20 AM
This morning, refreshed and rested from yesterday's concert and subsequent activities, I drew up a bagatelle for my handbell choir at church.  This demo is in other tones.  My idea was four players striking bells with mallets (and an optional hand drum);  but I imagine the piece would work fine, with six players ringing it.

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

You know, I was actually reminded a bit of the rhythmic style of your teacher Wuorinen.  Do you think I'm way off base?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 20, 2018, 06:37:23 PM
Here it may be . . . .

http://www.youtube.com/v/Fa_q4yX9CIs
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 20, 2018, 06:37:44 PM
Quote from: Mahlerian on April 20, 2018, 06:04:51 PM
You know, I was actually reminded a bit of the rhythmic style of your teacher Wuorinen.  Do you think I'm way off base?

Not way off, no.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 21, 2018, 06:31:53 AM
From Tuesday's concert:

http://www.youtube.com/v/ByD0_-dApKw
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 21, 2018, 07:50:30 AM
Working our way backwards:

http://www.youtube.com/v/yCbOqaDNYWE
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 21, 2018, 09:13:19 AM
http://www.youtube.com/v/lEJ2Wq87iJI
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on April 22, 2018, 02:57:52 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 21, 2018, 06:31:53 AM
From Tuesday's concert:

http://www.youtube.com/v/ByD0_-dApKw

Fun piece! Is there a score we can look at that you uploaded as well? I am curious to see how this looks on the page with the electronic component.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 22, 2018, 03:17:46 AM
There is no full score (with indication of electronic component) as such.

Attached is the score we read from; and Pam wrote to us:

We'll play from score. The score is divided into parts, each for a major
section of the audio soundtrack. Each section is free and rather
improvisatory. Only Part 1 is measured.

In the birdsong sections, musical gestures should be like birds, and
should answer back and forth, sometimes overlapping. The notation tries
to show this overlapping alignment, but it is freer than the notation
implies. Improvising on the suggested songs is welcome. Birds do it too,
or at least from bird to bird, the species song can be quite various.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 22, 2018, 03:37:26 AM
And Avrohom's piece, which opened the program:

http://www.youtube.com/v/1H6O4OSTmJY
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on April 22, 2018, 03:39:27 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 22, 2018, 03:17:46 AM
There is no full score (with indication of electronic component) as such.

Attached is the score we read from; and Pam wrote to us:

We'll play from score. The score is divided into parts, each for a major
section of the audio soundtrack. Each section is free and rather
improvisatory. Only Part 1 is measured.

In the birdsong sections, musical gestures should be like birds, and
should answer back and forth, sometimes overlapping. The notation tries
to show this overlapping alignment, but it is freer than the notation
implies. Improvising on the suggested songs is welcome. Birds do it too,
or at least from bird to bird, the species song can be quite various.


Oh I see this was someone else's composition! This looks like a very effective solution to the problem of combining live instruments (particularly an ensemble) with fixed media electronics without falling back on the electronics as a metronome.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 22, 2018, 03:51:34 AM
Yes, it was very nice to be able to be musically free, notwithstanding the "fixed" accompaniment!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on April 22, 2018, 04:36:14 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 22, 2018, 03:37:26 AM
And Avrohom's piece, which opened the program

Great concert. Enjoyed all four pieces. Congratulations to you and your ensemble.

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 22, 2018, 01:23:10 PM
Thanks so much for listening, Sarge!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 22, 2018, 01:51:24 PM
I had a go at creating the fixed media component for A Heart So White.

http://www.youtube.com/v/lGwbobnHhDE
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 23, 2018, 05:33:23 AM
I've registered with the Rapido! (http://atlantachamberplayers.com/rapido/) contest. You might wish to, as well.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on April 23, 2018, 12:29:00 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 23, 2018, 05:33:23 AM
I've registered with the Rapido! (http://atlantachamberplayers.com/rapido/) contest. You might wish to, as well.

Best Wishes on this!

To increase your  acceptability a la the recent Pulitzer Prize in Music, you apparently will need to have some rappy words reflecting the reality of our situation today with the poor and downtrodden.  And no jive man, make sure it's all real! 8)

And what is meant by "real" ? ??? :o   Allow me to present a quick example.

Cato in the Hippy Years (which came right after the  8) Beatnik  8) Years ) once had an exchange that went roughly like this:

Cato (approaching a hippy lying across a sidewalk by the downtown library): "Having fun turning your brain into oatmeal in public?"

Hippy (only somewhat bombed out on drugs): "C'mon man, you ain't bein' real man, you gotta get real!"

Cato: "You don't understand.  The only way for me to be real, is to be unreal!   So when I summon the police about a drunken vagrant outside the library, that will be so unreal, man*, that it will become real!"

Unlike the police in San Francisco, Dayton police back then really would arrive in a paddy wagon to haul away such characters littering the library's park.  $:)

*Spoken with a slightly withering sarcasm  0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 24, 2018, 05:22:09 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 08, 2017, 05:24:07 AM
A local outfit, Juventas (http://www.juventasmusic.com/), has a call for scores for voice-plus, looking for an art song or chamber work related to themes of hope and resiliency.  I have gone ahead and submitted The Mystic Trumpeter.  I do not normally respond to a call for scores requiring a fee . . . but since it is a local outfit, and the fee is only $10, I decided to make an exception.

Not sure just when we shall learn whether that $10 was a sound investment.  The deadline for the call is 7 Dec.


This went nowhere.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on April 24, 2018, 05:39:19 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 24, 2018, 05:22:09 AM

This went nowhere.

Sigh!  "Hope and Resiliency" are obvious in The Mystic Trumpeter (they are in the title!)!

Best Wishes for this attempt!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 24, 2018, 06:30:18 AM
The Rapido! contest is the sort of thing which seems to play into my strengths.  On 4 June, we get an email message with the specs for a piece, and we have 14 days to write a 5'-6' work and submit score and audio.  Nothing may yet result for me there, but at least, it's just the sort of game I like.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 24, 2018, 06:50:40 AM
Re-post & refresh:

Variations on Wie lieblich est, S.10 (oboe & organ) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg841639.html#msg841639)

Time Was, Op.4 (pf solo)
№ 1: Prelude (Charlottesville) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906467.html#msg906467)
№ 2: Dance (Barefoot Amid Dandelions) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895701.html#msg895701)
№ 3: The Myth of Motion II:  Toccatina (on the Ekaterininsky Canal) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg896186.html#msg896186)


Pictures Only I Can See, Op.11 (pf solo)
№ 1: Spring in Her Step (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg894486.html#msg894486)
№ 2: The Bronze Girl's Spilt Milk (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg894735.html#msg894735)
№ 3: The Myth of Motion I:  Chorale (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895484.html#msg895484)
№ 4: The Sleep-Pavane at the Foot of Frozen Niagara (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg894748.html#msg894748)
№ 5: Petersburg Nocturne (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg893941.html#msg893941)
|| MIDI on YT (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?action_edit=1&list=PLFZD0TBMaPuUXCFckvjggD2-jTTbZ2Eh6)

Little Towns, Low Countries, Op.18 (pf solo)
№ 1: Invention (Mt Hope Avenue, Rochester) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg896759.html#msg896759)
№ 2: Aubade (Lake Canandaigua) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg897041.html#msg897041)
№ 3: Gigue (Glasgow Street, Cornhill) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg897079.html#msg897079)


Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, Op.16 (cl/vn/pf) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg821903.html#msg821903)

Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, Op.16a (cl/pf/prc) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg821934.html#msg821934)

To Melt From a Distance, Op.21 (pf solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895630.html#msg895630)

Gaze Transfixt, Op.23 (pf solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=92.0;attach=42786)

Lutosławski's Lullaby, Op.25a (organ solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg984373.html#msg984373)

Lutosławski's Lullaby, Op.25 (pf solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg899237.html#msg899237)

Fancy on Psalm 80 from the Scottish Psalter, Op.34 № 3, performed by Carson Cooman, on YouTube. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772705.html#msg772705)

O Beauteous Heavenly Light, Op.34 № 2, performed by Carson Cooman, on YouTube. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772705.html#msg866185)

The Allegro grazioso (https://soundcloud.com/htumc-music-program/02-allegro-grazioso?in=htumc-music-program/sets/christmas-concert-14-dec-2014) from the Sinfonietta, Op.38 for brass quintet (some shaky moments)

Journey to the Dayspring, Op.40 on YouTube (http://youtu.be/WaVDqIp5Rt4?t=25m33s)

'Tis Winter Now (Danby), Op.45a (mezzo-soprano, flute & organ) at Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Danby-Tis-Winter-Now-Mezzo-soprano/dp/1631620223/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1419784836&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=karl+henning+danby)

Initiation of Barefoot on the Crowded Road, the former Op.41 (now the Discreet Erasures, Op.99, below) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg870547.html#msg870547)

Danse antique, Op.44 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg892900.html#msg892900)

The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Op.46 for orchestra

http://www.youtube.com/v/als-l2BI0xs

O Gracious Light, Op.50c (two-part choir, piano & organ) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg960575.html#msg960575)

The original Born on Earth to Save Us, Op.52 for Bill Goodwin. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg914182.html#msg914182)

Born on Earth to Save Us, Op.52a for HTUMC. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg914906.html#msg914906)

Joseph and Mary, Op.53a for HTUMC. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg914335.html#msg914335)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part I (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg875355.html#msg875355)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part II (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg875358.html#msg875358)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part I ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754765.html#msg754765)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part II ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754766.html#msg754766)

I Look From Afar, Op.60 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg805683.html#msg805683)

Blue Shamrock, Op.63 for clarinet unaccompanied, at Amazon. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770448.html#msg770448)

Three Things That Begin With "C", Op.65, clarinet & horn :: Original (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg928980.html#msg928980) | Revised (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg929426.html#msg929426)

Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani 1st half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg804573.html#msg804573) | 2nd half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg804574.html#msg804574)

Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani ::  Choral Score 1st half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg833844.html#msg833844) | 2nd half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg833845.html#msg833845)

14 Dec 2014 performance of Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 (https://soundcloud.com/htumc-music-program/12-sweetest-ancient-cradle-song?in=htumc-music-program/sets/christmas-concert-14-dec-2014)

14 Dec 2014 performance of The Snow Lay on the Ground, Op.68a (https://soundcloud.com/htumc-music-program/14-the-snow-lay-on-the-ground?in=htumc-music-program/sets/christmas-concert-14-dec-2014)

Timbrel and Dance, Op.73 [ St Paul's choir plus ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg628919.html#msg628919)

21 Nov 2015 Triad performance of Nuhro, Op.74:  https://www.youtube.com/v/ftFJdcXz7lg

23 Nov 2015 Triad performance of Nuhro, Op.74. (https://soundcloud.com/triad-boston/05-henning-nuhro-op74-23-nov-15)

Scene 1 from White Nights, Op.75 № 2 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg810318.html#msg810318)

Scene 2 from White Nights, Op.75 № 3 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg802028.html#msg802028)

Scene 3a from White Nights, Op.75 № 4 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg801802.html#msg801802)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg813961.html#msg813961)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6, arr. for saxophone choir (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765047.html#msg765047)

Scene 4 from White Nights, Op.75 № 7 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg814083.html#msg814083)

Scene 5 from White Nights, Op.75 № 8 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815364.html#msg815364)

Before-&-after, Finale-VS.-Sibelius exhibits from the Op.75 № 8| A (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815367.html#msg815367%20%5B/url) | B (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815368.html#msg815368%20%5B/url) | C (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815369.html#msg815369%20%5B/url) | D (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815370.html#msg815370%20%5B/url)

Scene 7 from White Nights, Op.75 № 10 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg816086.html#msg816086)

Scene 8 from White Nights, Op.75 № 11 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1073656.html#msg1073656)

Scene 9 from White Nights, Op.75 № 12 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1074624.html#msg1074624)

Scene 10 from White Nights, Op.75 № 13 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1076784.html#msg1076784)

Intermezzo II from White Nights, Op.75 № 14 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1078570.html#msg1078570)

The White Nights playlist on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFZD0TBMaPuXhcxXtE9B3KaBsbNUz0FkG)

Canzona (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg827075.html#msg827075), Op.77a № 1 (org solo)

Gigue (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg827138.html#msg827138), Op.77a № 2 (org solo)

26 February De profundis, Op.78 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg396045.html#msg396045) [ Jaya Lakshminarayan & friends ]

Mirage, Op.79a (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg845632.html#msg845632) (alto fl, cl, pf)

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, Op.80 carol for choir, brass quintet, organ & timpani (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg805187.html#msg805187)

Moonrise, Op.84 for brass quintet. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767632.html#msg767632) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

Moonrise, Op.84a for flute choir in six parts. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg761602.html#msg761602) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

15 March Passion rehearsal A (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/dress-rehearsal.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal B (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/shut-up-n-let-music-do-talkin-some-more.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal C (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/corrivideum.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

Conclusion of the 19 Mar 2010 performance by Sine Nomine of the St John Passion, Op.92:

http://www.youtube.com/v/8netMuAHFkI

12 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/revisiting-moon.html) [ k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble (Bloom/Henning/Cienniwa) ]

18 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/later-at-kings.html) [ Bloom/Henning ]

23 May pre-concert rehearsal (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/05/rehearsal-day-of.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

22 June recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/ande-then-there-was-library.html) [ N. Chamberlain/B. Chamberlain/Henning ]

Love is the spirit of this church (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg694587.html#msg694587), Op.85 № 3

Nicodemus brings myrrh and aloes for the burial of the Christ (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg739688.html#msg739688), Op.85 № 4 for cello & piano | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/nicodemus-brings-myrrh-aloes)

For God so loved the world, after Op.87 № 9 {Would you like the Doxology with that?} Yes (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784410.html#msg784410) | No (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784446.html#msg784446) | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/for-god-so-loved-the-world)

The Passion According to St John (http://www.mediafire.com/?wdpk77t7m042s7o), Op.92 (on MediaFire, courtesy of Johan)

Lutosławski's Lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648397.html#msg648397), Op.96a № 1 (string quartet)

Marginalia (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg647890.html#msg647890), Op.96a № 2 (string quartet)

Après-lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649237.html#msg649237), Op.96a № 3 (string quartet)

Score of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444980.html#msg444980)

MIDI of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg436576.html#msg436576)

Score of Suspension Bridge (In Dave's Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444979.html#msg444979)

MIDI of Suspension Bridge (In Dave's Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444978.html#msg444978)

Score of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg445883.html#msg445883)

MIDI of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg446478.html#msg446478)

Cato's analysis of the Viola Sonata (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg785714.html#msg785714)

Johan's MediaFire folder, including the whole of Dana's première performance of the Viola Sonata (http://www.mediafire.com/?nnp5543z74szn)

Discreet Erasures (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg872593.html#msg872593), Op.99 for orchestra

Angular Whimsies, Op.100a (bass clarinet, percussion [two players] & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767841.html#msg767841)

Whimsy brevis, Op.100b (bass flute & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg769046.html#msg769046)

http://www.youtube.com/v/OAp3w15ISl4

How to Tell (Chasing the Tail of Nothing), Op.103 (alto flute, clarinet & frame drum); 7 June 2014 performance (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-how-to-tell-chasing-the-tail-of-nothing-op-103-7-june-14)

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648257.html#msg648257), Op.104 № 4

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649947.html#msg649947), Op.104 № 5

Kyrie (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg644073.html#msg644073), Op.106 № 1

Gloria (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg980747.html#msg980747), Op.106 № 2

Rehearsal take of the Gloria (https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=IbaEiUemXak)

http://www.youtube.com/v/X0RIh--9uR4

Credo (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg869962.html#msg869962), Op.106 № 3

Sanctus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772439.html#msg869778), Op.106 № 4

(The Sanctus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg871446.html#msg871446), arranged for tuba quartet)

Agnus Dei (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg773090.html#msg773090), Op.106 № 5 || Première by Triad (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895337.html#msg895337)

Brothers, If They Only Knew It (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780342.html#msg780342), saxophone quartet (after Op.106 № 5)

In the Artist's Studio (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg879937.html#msg880118), Op.107, for 17 winds & harp

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

Organ Sonata, Op.108
Mvt 1: Eritis sicut Deus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg706128.html#msg706128)
Mvt 2: . . . scientes bonum . . . (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg709377.html#msg709377)
Mvt 3: . . . et malum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg714290.html#msg714290)


Thoreau in Concord Jail (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708916.html#msg708916), Op.109 for clarinet solo

http://www.youtube.com/v/OnLYQ748aEg

http://www.youtube.com/v/Fa_q4yX9CIs

http://www.youtube.com/v/JYfkHcTI25s

Airy Distillates (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648674.html#msg648674), Op.110 for flute solo

Annabel Lee (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg704486.html#msg704486), Op.111 for vocal quartet

http://www.youtube.com/v/tN3aMOrzEb8

Misapprehension (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708245.html#msg708245), Op.112 for clarinet choir

Misapprehension (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg920903.html#msg920903), Op.112a for strings

The Mystic Trumpeter (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg831867.html#msg831867), Op.113 № 1 for soprano & clarinet

Après-mystère (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737681.html#msg737681), Op.113 № 2 for flute & clarinet And MIDI (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737682.html#msg737682)

http://www.youtube.com/v/7RhH161HhlA

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg756625.html#msg756625), Op.114 № 1 for clarinet & marimba

(very nearly) what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg812042.html#msg812042), Op.114 № 5 for bass clarinet & marimba

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777532.html#msg777532), Op.114a for clarinet, mandocello & double bass

http://www.youtube.com/v/PukHe2RswrY

My Island Home (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg766258.html#msg766258), Op.115 for percussion ensemble

http://www.youtube.com/v/hlh61D6COvU

Plotting (y is the new x) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765893.html#msg765893), Op.116 for violin & harpsichord

http://www.youtube.com/v/2vKGfppo0o8

Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg768713.html#msg768713), Op.117 (fl, cl in A, gtr & cb) [ and at Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-jazz-for) ]

When the morning stars sang together, and the sons of God shouted for joy (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770046.html#msg770046), Op.118 № 1 (shakuhachi, drum & handbell choir)

http://www.youtube.com/v/79tPHWpH3UI

Divinum mysterium (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg775091.html#msg775091), Op.118 № 2 (choir unison & handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/MPr7NhE2-Bs

Easter Stikheron (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784746.html#msg784746), Op.118 № 3 (choir SATB & handbells)

Welcome, Happy Morning!, Op.118 № 4 (handbells)

My Lord, What a Morning (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg787524.html#msg787524), Op.118 № 5 (choir & handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/AJzV-RxXiIk

Hymtunes Moscow & Te Deum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg799287.html#msg799287), Op.118 № 6 (handbells)

Musette (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg799287.html#msg799287), Op.118 № 7 (handbells)

Psalm 130 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780713.html#msg780713), Op.118 № 8 [ I think ] (clarinet & bass voice) [work-in-progress]

The Crystalline Ship (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777531.html#msg777531), Op.119 № 1 (mezzo-soprano & baritone saxophone)

I Saw People Walking Around Like Trees (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg782776.html#msg782776), Op.120 (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum)

http://www.youtube.com/v/E0_-CTvtSS8

... illa existimans quia hortulanus esset .... (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg822022.html#msg822022), Op.121 (vc/pf)

14 Dec 2014 performance of Le tombeau de W.A.G., Op.122 (https://soundcloud.com/htumc-music-program/01-le-tombeau-de-wag?in=htumc-music-program/sets/christmas-concert-14-dec-2014)

Le tombeau de W.A.G. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg792109.html#msg792109), Op.122a (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum) Audio (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-le-tombeau-de-wag-op122a)

A Song of Remembrance, Op.123 (mixed chorus SAB & pf)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg828719)

http://www.youtube.com/v/kU682jFNG4w

The Mysterious Fruit, Op.124 (mezzo-soprano & marimba)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg866146)

The Mysterious Fruit, Op.124a (mezzo-soprano & pf)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg869135)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 (2 vn/va)
№ 1 "Children's Song" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg823454.html#msg823454)
№ 2 "Autumn Leaves (Wind Effect)" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg844320.html#msg844320)
№ 3 "Scampering Squirrels" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg846592.html#msg846592)
№ 4 "Pond at Twilight" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847113.html#msg847113)
№ 5 "The Gnomes (Paul's Garden)" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg847919)
№ 6 "Cheerful Song on the Wing" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg867035)
№ 7 "The Avocado in Winter" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg867133)


In the shadow of the kindly Star (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg844302.html#msg844302), Op.126 № 1 (violin solo and handbell choir)

I Want Jesus to Walk With Me (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg934693.html#msg934693), Op.126 № 2 (choir SATB unaccompanied) NEW & IMPROVED !! [ Version for brass quintet (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg934486.html#msg934486) ]

Variations on a Basque Carol (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg856400.html#msg856400), Op.126 № 3 (clarinet unaccompanied)

Variations on a Basque Carol (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg934417.html#msg934417), Op.126 № 3 (flute unaccompanied)

Beach Balls (Red) , Op.126 № 5 (org solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg896271.html#msg896271)

Pat-A-Pan (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg920914.html#msg920914msg844302), Op.126 № 6 (handbell choir)

Gabriel's Message (Basque Carol) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg934413.html#msg934413), Op.126 № 7

Little Suite, Op.127 (vc & pf)
№ 1 "Summer Song" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851437.html#msg851437)
№ 2 "Valentine" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851437.html#msg867353)
№ 3 "Sparrows Hopping on the Wet Sidewalk" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906166.html#msg906166) || MIDI on YT (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mbeg-pyJfvI&list=PLFZD0TBMaPuXbxstv6cQeRGw1tTS1mZBM)

Notebook for Elaina & Anna, Op.128 № 1 "Out for a Walk" (fl/a sx) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851363.html#msg851363)

From the Pit of a Cave in the Cloud, Op.129, soprano & chamber group (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg929490.html#msg929490)

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

The Young Lady Holding a Phone in Her Teeth, Op.130 (double wind quintet) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg978189.html#msg978189) || The première on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karl-henning-756715731/the-young-lady-holding-a-phone-in-her-teeth-op130)

Visions fugitives de nouveau, Op.131 (pf solo)
№ 1: One Leaf (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg904373.html#msg904373)
№ 2: Versuch eines Milonga (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905203.html#msg905203)
№ 3: Beneath the Clear Sky (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905823.html#msg905823)
№ 4: That Tickles! (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905868.html#msg905868)
№ 5: Stephen Goes to California (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905880.html#msg905880)
№ 6: Kay's Blue Crabs (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905898.html#msg905898)
№ 7: Questionable Insistence (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905904.html#msg905904)
№ 8: Morning Prayer (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906036.html#msg906036)

https://www.youtube.com/v/FfL_20Sksc8

№ 9: Bunny Keeping Still (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906077.html#msg906077)
№ 10: Gamboling Squirrels (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906078.html#msg906078)
№ 11: The Street Musician (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906783.html#msg906783)
№ 12: The Shade of an Oak (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906789.html#msg906789)
№ 13: "Could you change one more thing?" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907005.html#msg907005)
№ 14: Waiting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907009.html#msg907009)
№ 15: Bicycling in Boston Common (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907002.html#msg907002)
№ 16: Mist on the Harbor (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907205.html#msg907205)
№ 17: Peter Moves to Montréal (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907206.html#msg907206)
№ 18: Seeing a Long-Since-Cancelled Stamp (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907207.html#msg907207)
№ 19: ... but his mind is elsewhere (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907528.html#msg907528)
№ 20: Starless Summer Night (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907530.html#msg907530) || MIDI on YT (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxjZWHrSBk0&list=PLFZD0TBMaPuXnfPJDhCKfIhkI_1eLROX9)

Neither do I condemn thee, Op.132 for flute duet  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg916020.html#msg916020)

Sleepyheads, Wake Up!, Op.133 № 2 for brass quintet  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1080140.html#msg1080140)

A whimsical Canon:

http://www.youtube.com/v/B6xeqrcavUQ

Mussing Beethoven's hair:

http://www.youtube.com/v/3Oz5PbcpghY

Saltmarsh Stomp, Op.134 for clarinet choir in 15 parts (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg924808.html#msg924808)

http://www.youtube.com/v/7DCc2sD2KAk

Ear Buds (The dream of a young man in the woods, listening), Op.135 for symphonic band (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg922013.html#msg922013)

http://www.youtube.com/v/ZSMo90L5xJA

Darkest Doings {work-in-progress} ... or not 8)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg926870.html#msg926870)

Clarinet Sonata, Op.136, movement 1: Another Think Coming (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg950104.html#msg950104)

Clarinet Sonata, Op.136, movement 2: « Boulez est mort » (Wounding Silence) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1057361.html#msg1057361)

Clarinet Sonata, Op.136, movement 3: Unanticipated Serenity (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1061268.html#msg1061268)

Clarinet Sonata, Op.136, movement 4: Ambiguity and Overlap (Something or other, if not something else entirely) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1067098.html#msg1067098)

Clarinet Sonata, Op.136, movement 5: After a reading of "The Mysterious Stranger" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1068621.html#msg1068621)

Op.137: A Sheaf of Bliss

Things Like Bliss, version 1 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg942768.html#msg942768), Op.137 № 1a

Things Like Bliss, version 2 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg942769.html#msg942769), Op.137 № 1b

Considering My Bliss Options (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg956812.html#msg956812), Op.137 № 2 (clarinet & horn in F) work-in-progress

Liv Plays Scrabble (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg944912.html#msg944912), Op.137 № 3 (shakuhachi & toy piano)

Out From the Unattended Baggage (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg981321.html#msg981321), Op.137 № 4 (flute, clarinet & bassoon)

sand dance (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg981347.html#msg981347), Op.137 № 5 (flute  & harp)

Oxygen Footprint, Op.138 (flute, viola & harp)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg994507.html#msg994507)

Brightest and Best (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg944099.html#msg944099), Op.139 № 1 (mixed choir)

Precious Lord (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg955353.html#msg955353), Op.139 № 4 (mixed choir and organ)

Paschal Carillon (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg955471.html#msg955471), Op.139 № 5 (handbell choir)

What Wondrous Love (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg955387.html#msg955387), Op.139 № 6 (mixed choir and handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/dXMra6BvZew

Mistaken for the Sacred, Op.141 (percussion solo & fixed media)

http://www.youtube.com/v/dcofMh91_7M

In dulci jubilo (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1000655.html#msg1000655), Op.142 № 1 (fl, hn, handbell choir, youth and adult choirs, organ)

In dulci jubilo (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1020521.html#msg1020521), Op.142 № 1a (2 fl, ob, cl, hn, ta, handbells, glock, strings, youth and adult choirs)

New Year's Carol (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1020715.html#msg1020715), Op.142 № 2 (unison choir & organ)

O Traurigkeit (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1051976.html#msg1051976), Op.142 № 7 (clarinet, choir SATB & organ)

Song of the Empty Tomb (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1051978.html#msg1051978), Op.142 № 8 (flute & handbell choir)

I Want Jesus to Walk With Me (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1063841.html#msg1063841), Op.142 № 9 (unison choir, pf, optional fl or vn obblig.)

Pavane (Memories of Packanack Lake) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1069114.html#msg1069114), Op.142 № 10 (handbell choir)

Symphony № 1 (mercy!), Op.143

i. Allegro molto (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1029730.html#msg1029730)

http://www.youtube.com/v/-WCZ77mt2aE

ii. Larghetto (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1029786.html#msg1029786)

http://www.youtube.com/v/JpI9Zr8rqW4

iii. Vivo assai (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1034212.html#msg1034212)

Nun of the Above (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1055804.html#msg1055804), Op.144 (cl/gtr/db)

Kurosawa's Scarecrow (Memories of Packanack Lake) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1079286.html#msg1079286), Op.145 (2 fl, cl, hn & fixed media)

Just a Smoother Glide With Thee (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1109009.html#msg1109009), Op.146 № 6 (cl unaccompanied)

Paschal Carillon Games (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1132752.html#msg1132752), Op.146 № 9 (handbell choir)

http://www.youtube.com/v/Rw_foQ0FeD4

The start of The Nerves | in progress  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1108202.html#msg1108202)
Score (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1108798.html#msg1108798)

http://www.youtube.com/v/xAu8jmII5rk

Down Along the Canal to Minerva Road (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1135572.html#msg1135572), Op.149 (C fl, alto fl, cl, hn)

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

A Heart So White (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1121402.html#msg1121402), Op.150 (2 vv, 3 winds, fixed media) | in progress)

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

Wistful Weed Whacker (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1119268.html#msg1119268), Op.151 № 1 (brass quartet | in progress)

8 Oct 2013 recital at King's Chapel (http://instantencore.com/music/details.aspx?PId=5106840)

Henningmusick at ReverbNation (http://www.reverbnation.com/karlhenning).

Henningmusick at Instant Encore (http://instantencore.com/contributor/contributor.aspx?CId=5142566).

About an hour's worth of Henningmusick, too, at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1)

The 9th Ear at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/9th-ear).


http://www.youtube.com/v/Ehy8k3cRLXM

And: Maria appears on the evening news in DC (http://www.wjla.com/articles/2014/04/cold-weather-approaches-cherry-blossoms-pass-peak-102154.html).

Maria's harpsichord (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg922817.html#msg922817)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mahlerian on April 24, 2018, 07:04:23 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 24, 2018, 06:30:18 AM
The Rapido! contest is the sort of thing which seems to play into my strengths.  On 4 June, we get an email message with the specs for a piece, and we have 14 days to write a 5'-6' work and submit score and audio.  Nothing may yet result for me there, but at least, it's just the sort of game I like.

Best of luck!  I won't be entering myself, because I think I'm too busy this year with other considerations.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 24, 2018, 07:06:17 AM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on April 24, 2018, 08:53:48 AM
Quote from: Cato on March 20, 2014, 03:17:00 PM
Here it is: my analysis of Karl's Viola Sonata:

In the first movement, you hear the shadow of Alban Berg in the Viola: a mysterious yearning arises from a kind of struggling non-tonal tonality.  Note that even in the first bar, in the 5:4 figure of 16ths, one hears a kind of tonality in the broken D# (= Eb) Bb (= A#) Eb (= D#) chord, and then again in bar 2, note the broken up D major scale in the 5:4 figure, nearly emphasized by the accent mark on the D after the 16th rest.  Bar 3 has the little march figure which again has an aroma of traditional tonality (F minor, starting with the C-F figure at the end of bar 2), and tells us that maybe the Viola has been wanting to be in F minor from the start, but cannot decide.  The seeming chaos in the piano, with its B/A# and D/C# in the bass, and similarly wide-spaced dissonances in the treble, would apparently not be involved, but listen carefully to the odd E major in the piano in bars 3 and 4, which the Viola picks up in its partially contrary figure at the beginning of bar 4.

The chord at the end of bar 4, with its open fifths in the piano and the Viola's minor second G#/A stubbornly refusing to accept the engagement ring from either suitor, will become very important motivically, as it is paralleled in bars 28-31, and in bars 203-205, repeated nearly verbatim in bar 41, and paralleled again in the conclusion. The minor second in the Viola can of course be heard as a variation on the major 7ths in the piano's bass at the beginning.  This idea is reinforced in bar 7 in the piano, where the bass ascends from Bb to Bb to G#, while the treble and the Viola hold an A.

Lest ye think that the little minor second is just a moment's hesitation, let me send you to bar 14, where for a moment both instruments play G#, but then the piano plays F#2/G# on the last beat, and to the Meno mosso section at bar 45, where things are seemingly in accord, with a unison on B in both instruments, but immediately we get a disagreement (Bb in the piano/A# in the Viola), followed by a C/Db and then in bar 46 we hear that G#/A, resolved into a unison to be sure, but then note the minor seconds in bars 49 and 50 (nicely played in the performance).  This is one of the more comically poignant, or poignantly comic parts of the work.

The Piu mosso section at bar 59 shows a variation on the 5:4 motif from the opening melody.  The motif is now legalized with a time signature of its own (5/16), but does return in the piano for a moment in bar 64.  Of interest rhythmically and motivically are bars 66-72: the music struggles upward through major and minor seconds for a while.  In bar 69 the 5:4 figure in the piano sets the stage for an erratic ascent from B to C, with a minor ninth crescendo in bar 72.

The delicious Slow (but with life) part (bars 83-108) shows variations on the previous motifs (bar 86 develops the 5:4 figure, and the double open fifths in bar 87),  and I like how the wide leaps in the piano presage the sudden drop in the Viola in bars 97-98.  Octaves abound, but not for long, as the music fragments to a kind of pointillism in bars 109-132.  The open-fifths-vs.-minor-second debate is heard in the piano in bar 122, just to make sure you are paying attention, and that 5:4 figure now appears as a 5:6 in the base.

And then my favorite part: the completely schizoid Piu mosso ancora! (Bars 133-176) The section continues to play with items already established, e.g. hear the bass part of the piano continue the minor/major 2nd/7th/9th patterns, while the treble plays around with the motifs introduced back in bar 95ff. and 106-107.  Listen to how they contrast with the melodic line in the Viola, with trills (136-137), emphatically accented 16ths, the 5:4 and new 6:4 figures, while the piano obediently avoids such rhythmically complexities, allowing only some syncopations.  And I must remark upon how well the premiere performance handled this section!

In bars 177 the music develops the earlier Piu mosso (bars 59-82) and drives toward a climax where a variation of the opening is proclaimed beginning at bar 201.  During this drive, note again the presence of those minor/major 2nd/7th/9th patterns: bars 189 and 194-195 are especially impressive here, the latter two bars show a minor second expanding to a third and then a fourth, leading to the open fifths in the treble in the next two bars.

As mentioned earlier, those Beethovenian chords from bar 4 return in bars 203-205.  We then hear a brilliant, condensed, and varied recapitulation of the most important parts of the entire movement (e.g. listen to the piano in bars 212-214 and in the bass only to 218 and compare it to bars 95-102, while above one hears a near apotheosis of the 5:4 figure interspersed with continual variations on it: check out e.g. bar 219 where the Viola plays an eighth-note triplet with a duplet, as well as the bass part in the piano in bars 220-221.  Bar 221 is particularly fascinating with the way motivic and rhythmic elements coalesce in the piano, before our Beethovenian chords put an end to this serious yet playful and highly expressive movement! 

Suspension Bridge: Karl has pointed out two of the building blocks of this bridge movement.  The first is a scale (see e.g. bar 85 in the piano) spanning two octaves, allowing both dissonance and a pentatonic warmth.  The second block is a "periodic rhythmic pattern which needs 73 measures of 3/2 to play out."  The listener certainly does not need to recognize either of these, but the composer sets such limits for himself as guideposts toward continual inspiration.

Ever since hearing the opening to Mahler's Tenth Symphony (on the violas!), and the long chant-like phrases in the Tenth of Shostakovich, I am a sucker for long, lonely, unaccompanied themes!  So you can predict that the unadorned 20-bar Viola theme at the start of Suspension Bridge, the Second Movement of the Viola Sonata, is something which would appeal to me.  The theme almost has a hymn-like character, and is in G with only a few, but very delicious, chromatic wanderings (e.g. the Ab-Abb in bar 5, carrying forward the minor-second motif from the previous movement). 

The piano offers an ascent from a "G" abyss in bar 20, with notes often rising in 6ths (e.g. bars 20-33) until the end of the section, where some leaps of a 7th occur.  The 6ths can be heard as inversions of the 3rds in the Viola theme (e.g. from the half-note in bar 32 to 38), providing thematic-harmonic unity in a section where the long, Adagio-Largo line needs stabilizing.  The section ends with an open fifth D-A to which A an octave lower and then a deep B octave are added.  We then hear our 5:4 friend (in assorted guises) from the First Movement, while the piano revisits (again beneath various masks) the 7th and 9th chords (e.g. bars 50-54).  The piano's music recalls bars 83-94 from the First Movement.  Of interest are the insistent duplets and triplets in the Viola, which link the music rhythmically to similar insistent figures found throughout the First Movement (bars 42-43, 56, 72, and the final bar). 

Of course, these figures are also presaging similar things in the last movement, which makes one wonder if the first two movements are not elaborately inventive variations on elements from the Tango in Boston.  As befits a middle movement named Suspension Bridge the music connects itself most impressively to both of the outer movements. 
 
To return: the piano attempts to raise the bridge with the help of the 5:4 figure going up eccentric scales, but things fall apart by bar 64, where the piano reminds us that the minor-second motif has not disappeared!  And speaking of insistent figures, there is a nearly constant F/E 7th in the bass between bars 64 and 78, while our friends (the major and minor seconds in 66-67 and 75-76, the 5:4 figure) frolic back and forth, ending with the return of a variation in Eb minor of the Viola's opening statement.

Then in bar 80, starting on G in the bass (the key of the Viola's opening), the piano starts charging upward, while the Viola also rises up a D major-minor scale played in octaves.  The section leads to a Maestoso with a series of (mostly) hexachords in the piano, wherein one picks up open and diminished fifths, 7ths, and 9ths, (e.g. bar 95 C/G/B/A#/C#/G#). These point backward (e.g. bars 83-94 in Fair Warning) and forward (e.g. bars 105-113 in the Finale).

Bars 101-120 present an enigmatic dialogue with the Viola speaking pizzicatoly and the piano playing 5 8th notes against 4 (cf. the 5:4 motif), with an emphasis on our motivic intervals of 2nds, 5ths, 7ths, and 9ths.  And a cadenza for the Viola – starting on G – parallels both the heaven-storming of the piano in bars 80-92 and the preceding dialogue: note how the louder triplets form one voice contrasting with a second voice of soft 16ths. 

Punctuated by the piano (fortissimo) with a hexachord (Db/Ab/C in the bass, Eb/F/Cb in the treble), the cadenza continues now with large chords on the Viola, harkening back to the piano's Maestoso section: check bar 142-143, where the minor second (C#/D) "resolves" into a F#/C/E 7th chord.  The chords also presage a similar section in the Finale (e.g. bars 105-114 in the Tango in Boston), which even occasionally uses the same chordal sequences (cf. the two chords at the beginning of bar 147 with bars 105-106 in the Tango in Boston.  A repeated chord (D/B/F#/E) ends the cadenza, and brings us to another dialogue between the two instruments, even more antiphonal than before, with an exotic array of rhythmic figures repeating the same notes, as if a Martian Morse code were being transmitted.  In fact, however, one tastes here some of the "tango-ish" aspects of the last movement. 

From this exotic soundscape we plunge downward on the piano – starting on (a high) G – while the 5:4 motif is heard in the Viola, and is soon echoed in the piano.  After the ff climax, the Viola plays a Largo version of the opening Adagio, again in a kind of key of G, with which the piano quietly and sweetly (dolce) disagrees in the final bar with a D#/C# 7th in the bass, which we easily understand, since a 7th has been heard in the bass before (on F/E in bars 64-78).  We have gone full circle, but discover that circle is actually a Möbius strip, so that we are no longer back at the beginning but somewhere else...maybe we are in Boston and ready to tango! 


For the Tango in Boston, the subtitle Dances With Shades is perhaps instructive: one can assume the reference is not to guys in sunglasses, but to ghosts and the pirouettes they might be making.  (Of course, maybe the ghosts are wearing sunglasses!)  In either case, one hears a rather mysterious and ghostly opening with our melodic and harmonic friends from earlier: the assorted seconds/sevenths/ninths and assorted fourths and fifths.  In the very first bar, an Ab in the bass of the piano is answered by a C/F# and then a D/C#, and soon a G in the Viola joins that bass Ab.  This opening section reminds one of an earlier sequence in Fair Warning (cf. bars 82-90).  And the melodic motif at 24-27 in the piano's treble evokes the spirit of Erwartung.  After dancing up a quasi E major scale, the Viola sings on C# and D# while the piano provides a tango beat with a chord of B/C/F leading to A#/D/F#.  Of interest is the bass rocking back and forth on the fourth-fifth pattern of A-E-E-A, providing a temporary "E" background and a yearning in the Viola line with that C#-D# theme.

At bar 33, the piano begins a bass ground in C-Db-Ab (or A)-F, while the Viola again struggles up that quasi E major scale, finally arriving at the theme from bars 19-22 now played in octaves.  Deliciously evocative is the end of the section (bar 47) where the Db octave on the Viola fades away with a chord of Db/G/C in the piano.  This continues the minor-second element (Db/C) heard in the first two movements.  Also, as part of a final movement's summation of previous material, the Viola's music here might be heard as a variational reminiscence of bars 55-62 from the second movement.

And speaking of bass grounds, in the next section (bars 49-69) listen to the "Scott Joplin Channels Schoenberg c. 1915" in the piano's left hand, where our 5:4 figure dances "with intensity" with (or against) the Viola's dance played mainly in thirds. and using 5 8th notes tangoing on top of the piano's 5:4 notes, thereby creating a giddy contrast for the ear.  There is also an occasional 7:8 figure with 16ths in the piano: it begins on a low G# and rumbles upward to F (bar 54), then on D to B (bars 58 and 66) before reaching G# again at the end of bar 69.  (See Karl's previous comment on the multi-octave scale in the opening comments about Suspension Bridge.)  Our destination is not G#, but (of course) the A, a minor ninth higher (bar 70).  But the Viola has been busy during all this too!  The 5-patterning is also heard in the descending figure in the Viola (beginning at the treble clef bars 66-67) and later in its ascending figures (bars 68-69).  And the 7-pattern is heard in a 7-note descending motif (bars 62-63, 65, 67-68).

The unison on A (bars 70-71) is quickly disturbed by a Bb and G#, which is right in character!  We then return nearly to the beginning of Fair Warning with a startling variation on the Viola theme from that movement (cf. bars 71-80 with Fair Warning's bars 7-18).  The piano continues its 5:4 motif interspersed with groups of 7 notes (e.g. the  bass in bars 73-74, 77, 79 vs. the treble in bar 80).  Suddenly at bar 81we enter an A minor/major area, with a simple pizzicato theme, which strikes my ear as evocative of an ancient Greek melody.  Then after the piano intones a mysterious 9th chord (A/F/B), we hear a transposition of some of the opening bars (24-30) with some variations: rather than the rising pizzicato of bars 33-41, we now have a very lugubrious theme (from the last beat of bar 89 to 104): if it is not quite a danse macabre, it is Herrmannesque, where octaves are just as disconcerting as 2nds, 7ths, or 9ths.  This leads to a Largamente where the Viola returns to its cadenza chords of Suspension Bridge, but this time the piano adds its voice (cf. bars 137-142 of Suspension Bridge with bars 105-114). 

The Adagietto (bars 115-132) takes us back to Fair Warning's Meno mosso (bars 45-58) section: if it is not quite a variation, it is certainly a reconfiguration of that earlier section.  Two massive hexachords chords conclude the section, leading to a Vivo finale which the piano insists must be in C, while the Viola plays rhythmic elements heard earlier which emphasize a strident B minor (e.g. the D/B in bars 133-135 along with the C#-B/F# figures throughout the finale). 

A purely personal and no doubt idiosyncratic reaction to the final page: I was reminded of the thunderous finale to Rachmaninov's First Symphony.  Perhaps it was the repetition of the motifs in the bass of the piano, but the connection was immediate.

If the essay has helped to illuminate some things for a listener, then its purpose has been fulfilled.  Ultimately, Karl Henning's Sonata for Viola and Piano Opus 102 sings for itself and will illuminate the listener with its tour through an unknown soulscape.   

Have over four years gone by since I wrote this?!   $:) :o

Time to check out Karl's Viola Sonata Opus 102 again!
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Post by: Karl Henning on April 25, 2018, 03:34:07 AM
Quote from: Cato on April 24, 2018, 08:53:48 AM
Have over four years gone by since I wrote this?!   $:) :o

Time to check out Karl's Viola Sonata Opus 102 again!

I should revisit that, myself.

And . . . 400 views.  Zowie.

Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 25, 2018, 01:32:09 AM
Five years ago tonight, the Libella Quartet sang this, bringing the piece to an audience for the first time ever.

http://www.youtube.com/v/tN3aMOrzEb8
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Post by: Karl Henning on April 25, 2018, 09:39:29 AM
Ladies & gentlemen, we have a response from the Icelandic Geological Society.

Av sent the link to our performance Tuesday of Bárðarbunga dreymir undir ísnum to the Icelandic Geological Society, who today replied:

QuoteDr Avrohom Leichtling

thank you for sending us the link to your music, which I have forwarded to several colleagues.

We all like it.

Bryndís Brandsdóttir

I believe this may mark the first occasion that Icelandic ears have heard Henningmusick.  Celebration!
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Post by: Rons_talking on April 26, 2018, 03:24:07 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 25, 2018, 09:39:29 AM
Ladies & gentlemen, we have a response from the Icelandic Geological Society.

Av sent the link to our performance Tuesday of Bárðarbunga dreymir undir ísnum to the Icelandic Geological Society, who today replied:

I believe this may mark the first occasion that Icelandic ears have heard Henningmusick.  Celebration!

Good for you, Karl!
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Post by: Karl Henning on April 28, 2018, 01:06:06 PM
Thanks, Ron!

And the latest . . .

http://www.youtube.com/v/20G-C9qxUMA
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Post by: Karl Henning on May 05, 2018, 12:13:06 PM
I do not absolutely say that it was the best use of an afternoon, but it is pretty much what I meant:

http://www.youtube.com/v/PaSStlKXl9Q
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 07, 2018, 05:47:22 AM
While I deny that I am going "full Boulez" here, I think I should try again (the mix, not so much the source material, in spite of the fact that we might find frequent and reasonable fault with the 'video performance').  Triad rehearsal tonight, so I doubt I shall assay it this side of Tuesday evening.  The level is generally too low, I suppose I was overcautious, knowing how when I combine tracks into a single mix, the volume is apt to get out of hand (it did not, in this case).  But also – and I did not notice this until (rather strange to relate, really) I watched the video on my TV screen – the synchronization of audio and video is a little off. It is a lesson to me, to make sure I am testing at full screen while yet on the laptop.

Yesterday's rehearsal of Rejoice was good, a lot of hard work for my handbell choir . . . the combination of three factors (the piece's rhythmical quirkiness;  using mallets rather than just plain ringing the bells;  and each member being responsible for three bells rather than the usual two) is the driver for the need to rehearse harder than is quite normal for us.  But they are all having fun with the piece, so they are engaged.

What is undeniably an agreeable sign:  while my head rested on the pillow last night, the next Scene for White Nights came to my inner ear quite clearly;  and I began the scribbling on this morning's bus.
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Post by: Karl Henning on May 07, 2018, 02:55:11 PM
Okay, so I just wanted to see to it today . . .

http://www.youtube.com/v/pbbDOtIzuH0
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Post by: Karl Henning on May 08, 2018, 04:21:50 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 07, 2018, 02:55:11 PM
http://www.youtube.com/v/pbbDOtIzuH0

But, if there be any for whom the text (in whatever sense) is an obstacle, I shall prepare a "Tooth Fairy without words" sound file.
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Post by: Karl Henning on May 08, 2018, 04:46:09 AM
Not at all the adventure I should have expected, a month ago . . .

The cellist whom I have interested in my vc/pf music (she and the pianist are prepared to go into the studio to record the music, if the money for the studio and technician can be raised) also conducts a group called the No-Name Orchestra (https://www.marshunda.com/no-name-orchestra) – the site gives you essentially all the info I have about the group.  I had a sense that participants in the Orchestra formed a large part of the audience for Marshunda's recital, which was the occasion for our meeting.

Yesterday, a message came from Marshunda asking if I am available on Saturday the 19th to play clarinet in Mussorgsky and Ravel.  In a sense, it is perfect:  it's an excuse to play some more clarinet, and it is repertory (1) which will not demand a ton of preparatory practice on my part, yet (2) in which I can likely shine (show off).  And, more networking.  So, this composer/clarinet has much to be grateful for.
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Post by: Sergeant Rock on May 08, 2018, 12:12:11 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 08, 2018, 04:21:50 AM
But, if there be any for whom the text (in whatever sense) is an obstacle I shall prepare a "Tooth Fairy without words" sound file.

No obstacle for me. I loved the spoke word...pure poetry. Reminded me of a beat recital accompanied by jazz. Great stuff, Karl.

Sarge
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Post by: Karl Henning on May 08, 2018, 01:14:07 PM
Hearty gratitude, sieur.
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Post by: Karl Henning on May 08, 2018, 01:19:46 PM
As I (at last!) reopen my White Nights folder, I find that the musical material I have been forming yesterday & today will not do for Scene 11 (Night the Third), but will be perfect for Intermezzo III.

I shall let things percolate a bit yet.

And let me go ahead and "announce" that in recent chats with our much-missed Luke, I have pressed him with an invitation to write a duet for Peter & me to play.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 08, 2018, 03:31:20 PM
Made a start on a piece for clarinet and strings.
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Post by: Karl Henning on May 09, 2018, 12:54:39 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 07, 2018, 02:55:11 PM
Okay, so I just wanted to see to it today . . .

http://www.youtube.com/v/pbbDOtIzuH0

I'm not sure I've spelled this out before . . . the audio is three strands:  the text, of course;  the trio, which is live-plus-MIDI, an experiment in taking MIDI extractions of the "accompaniment" parts (and treating them) and recording myself playing the principal part (and, honestly, I mean to putter in just that way more in future) . . , our parakeet's good-natured interjections originated in the clarinet recording;  and (treated practically beyond proper recognition) samples of myself singing, built into a kind of background choral track.

Not that I minded in this case (since it is "buried" in the mix) but my performance against the mechanized accompaniment is less "together" than I should normally wish.  Part of the reason is, I had not anticipated the session, and so I did not have my part printed out;  I recorded myself reading along with the rolling Sibelius file, and therefore I could not "read ahead" as I always, always do when playing, i.e., cast my eye a few measures ahead as a reminder, while I am playing (say) measure 18, of what measures 22 & 23 will look like.  As I say, in this case especially, I did not care about imperfections . . . after all, members of an actual human ensemble sometimes drift mildly out of synch and then recover.

It is an experiment with which I am almost entirely satisfied, and upon which I intend to build.
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Post by: Karl Henning on May 09, 2018, 02:41:17 PM
Some more of Deep Breath.
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Post by: Cato on May 09, 2018, 04:16:24 PM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on May 08, 2018, 12:12:11 PM
No obstacle for me. I loved the spoke word...pure poetry. Reminded me of a beat recital accompanied by jazz. Great stuff, Karl.

Sarge

Amen! 

A possible ancestor:

https://www.youtube.com/v/veB0UkFuRls
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on May 10, 2018, 06:11:36 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 08, 2018, 03:31:20 PM
Made a start on a piece for clarinet and strings.

And a most excellent head start it is!  0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 10, 2018, 06:40:30 AM
Thanks!  I did some more sketching on the bus this morning.
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Post by: Karl Henning on May 11, 2018, 01:44:52 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 10, 2018, 06:40:30 AM
Thanks!  I did some more sketching on the bus this morning.

Incorporating yesterday's work:
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Post by: Karl Henning on May 12, 2018, 05:36:15 AM
Incorporating this morning's work:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on May 12, 2018, 08:55:58 PM
Here's a question for you, Karl, and I know it'll require a bit of time to respond, but here it goes: how would you say your music has evolved from when you first started composing to our present day?
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Post by: Karl Henning on May 13, 2018, 03:20:10 AM
Let me mull, John.

And, the present score:
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Post by: Karl Henning on May 13, 2018, 05:33:00 PM
And more.

Edit :: old version deleted
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Post by: Karl Henning on May 14, 2018, 03:09:56 AM
In my verbal notes from Thursday (?), I listed one section as cl murmurs and 'allotted' it 30 seconds.  I had not then formed the specific musical matter, just had a rough idea, and the scribble was meant as both memorandum and springboard.

In the score as attached here, this is the passage from m. 145 to the 'end,' m. 167, a passage which runs nearly a minute, i.e. much more than "planned";  but that 30" was not a fixed plan, just part of the rough idea.  And the fact is that if this section stops hard at m. 167, it is of course too abrupt;  I felt it needed a compact rhetorical answer, which I did compose this morning before beetling off to work.  Did not quite have the time to attach the fresh score.

(Honestly, I got 'bogged down" with the routine of exporting the sound, and getting that mixed for my mp3.  Well, I didn't get 'bogged down'; after the mouse-clicks, I left the machine to its huffing & puffing, while I then saw to my pre-departure requisites.)
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Post by: Karl Henning on May 14, 2018, 09:04:54 AM
My friend Greg has listened to Tooth Fairy. "I have a question, and an irony," he said this morning.  The question was, if I had written the text, to which I readily confessed;  and that was all right, because he said he liked the text.  The irony was (and here it is June) he was listening to the piece with his laptop open, and he had bills organized on the table, and he scarcely believed his ears, because there he was, looking at postage stamps illustrated with children on sleds.  "How did I know?," was my immediate rhetorical query.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on May 14, 2018, 09:39:26 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 14, 2018, 09:04:54 AM
My friend Greg... scarcely believed his ears, because there he was, looking at postage stamps illustrated with children on sleds.  "How did I know?," was my immediate rhetorical query.

You are entering that Fifth Dimension "beyond that which is known to Man."

https://www.youtube.com/v/p5GP5uztjkE
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Post by: Karl Henning on May 14, 2018, 10:01:33 AM
I am not alone!
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Post by: Karl Henning on May 14, 2018, 04:49:31 PM
Very close to done:
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Post by: Karl Henning on May 15, 2018, 02:55:23 AM
http://www.youtube.com/v/wDyNDcUxOOg
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on May 17, 2018, 03:35:39 AM
I sent these comments to Karl after perusing the score:


"Your style is immediately recognizable in the opening bars!  And I really enjoyed bars 5 ff. which are very ear-catching.  The little dialogue with the pizzicato strings was equally intriguing.

And then the hymn-like section started!  I was reminded just a little of some of the Rimsky-Korsakov works with Russian Orthodox chants.

Excellent development and integration of the opening elements: the F# minor/D/A/F minor back and forth (F# minor one of my favorites) catches my ear at least! 

I really like the string responses in Section E, along with the juxtaposition of the clarinet in Section H against the hymnic strings, as if a juggler is performing in a church while the choir sings.  The 32nd-notes in the strings in Section I are smeared by the MIDI, but should stand out with a nostalgic feel in a real performance.

The real "stand out" is Section J!  Brilliant!  The three-part juxtaposition approaches The Surreal, and maybe enters it!  If you have any second thoughts about the work at all, you might want to expand that part somehow: most delicious!

And yes, I think the work concludes well!"
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 17, 2018, 04:30:18 AM
Thanks!  I am shopping it around . . . .
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Post by: Rons_talking on May 19, 2018, 08:03:20 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 14, 2018, 04:49:31 PM
Very close to done:

Karl. That's really a strong piece! The way you use imitation to accentuate the harmonic changes without being abrupt (sec. C, D)  as well as the canonic passages later seep things serene without being static. You have such a subtle touch with overlapping rhythms (I may borrow this!) and chorale-like textures. Nice going!
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Post by: Karl Henning on May 20, 2018, 02:29:27 AM
Many thanks, Ron!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 20, 2018, 02:15:23 PM
Yesterday afternoon, I played clarinet as part of the No-Name Orchestra, a volunteer community group which serves a very nice local purpose/need.  This rehearsal was the ostensible driver for getting Deep Breath wrapped up, although I think the piece would be more than this group could reasonably manage.

At one o'clock today, I went to the First Parish Church in Billerica where organist Michael Joseph gave an informal demo of the instrument.  He will be giving a recital there in the fall (had originally planned on a recital this spring, decided to push the program out, but wanted there to be an event this side of summer).  It was nicely set up.  The pews face the pulpit, of course, and the organ loft is to the congregation's back;  so they set up a camera, and a view of the organist at the bench was projected onto a screen so that the audience could view in comfort.  He stepped through each of the stops, so (even though I have already compose a bit of music for organ) I learnt much from the demo.

And at 3 o'clock, the Charles River Wind Ensemble gave a concert in neighboring Lexington.  It is a good community group, and I have a fair sense of how to write into their strengths.  Enjoyed a very cordial chat with both one of the clarinetists and the director.  (As a result, of course, I am motivated to get more work done on The Nerves.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 20, 2018, 02:18:36 PM
This morning (id est, before shipping off to church) I finished polishing the new Sibelius file of the "Henning classic," Hurricane Relief from 2005.  (The occasion has been, Lux Nova Press are prepping a one-pager with available publications, including bassoon.)

Here is the MIDI:

http://www.youtube.com/v/5xDa27UT-LU
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 22, 2018, 09:23:18 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 01, 2016, 08:13:51 PM
That could be a clerical error. We are investigating, sending the appropriate messages, and is there anything else I can do for you today.

I think I'll go back and emend it to Unattended.

To review:  Out From the Unattended Baggage was a one-minute trio (fl/cl/bn) submitted to a call from the Fifteen Minutes of Fame set.  Lux Nova Press is presently compiling a one-pager Music for Bassoon sheet, and thus, Mark asked me about making this too-brief bagatelle the core of a short suite.  Which I think an excellent idea, although (a) I'll let it wait until after 1. The Nerves, 2. Heart So White, and 3. the Rapido project; and (b) as a result, I should re-cast the Opus number.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 22, 2018, 05:26:18 PM
Chipping away at The Nerves (so to speak):
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 23, 2018, 05:04:36 AM
Here come Triad (http://www.triadchoir.org/) (and, featuring my Agnus Dei (http://www.luxnova.com/lnpwebstore/catalog.php?pcode=LNP-0319)):
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 23, 2018, 09:17:54 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 17, 2018, 04:30:18 AM
Thanks!  I am shopping it around . . . .

I expect that "graduation season," and the Memorial Day weekend approaching, are contributing to the non-response as yet.

OTOH, I can probably send 'refresher' messages on Saturday morning . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 23, 2018, 09:35:34 AM
Re-post & refresh:

Variations on Wie lieblich est, S.10 (oboe & organ) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg841639.html#msg841639)

Time Was, Op.4 (pf solo)
№ 1: Prelude (Charlottesville) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906467.html#msg906467)
№ 2: Dance (Barefoot Amid Dandelions) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895701.html#msg895701)
№ 3: The Myth of Motion II:  Toccatina (on the Ekaterininsky Canal) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg896186.html#msg896186)


Pictures Only I Can See, Op.11 (pf solo)
№ 1: Spring in Her Step (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg894486.html#msg894486)
№ 2: The Bronze Girl's Spilt Milk (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg894735.html#msg894735)
№ 3: The Myth of Motion I:  Chorale (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895484.html#msg895484)
№ 4: The Sleep-Pavane at the Foot of Frozen Niagara (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg894748.html#msg894748)
№ 5: Petersburg Nocturne (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg893941.html#msg893941)
|| MIDI on YT (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?action_edit=1&list=PLFZD0TBMaPuUXCFckvjggD2-jTTbZ2Eh6)

Little Towns, Low Countries, Op.18 (pf solo)
№ 1: Invention (Mt Hope Avenue, Rochester) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg896759.html#msg896759)
№ 2: Aubade (Lake Canandaigua) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg897041.html#msg897041)
№ 3: Gigue (Glasgow Street, Cornhill) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg897079.html#msg897079)


Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, Op.16 (cl/vn/pf) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg821903.html#msg821903)

Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, Op.16a (cl/pf/prc) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg821934.html#msg821934)

To Melt From a Distance, Op.21 (pf solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895630.html#msg895630)

Gaze Transfixt, Op.23 (pf solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=92.0;attach=42786)

Lutosławski's Lullaby, Op.25a (organ solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg984373.html#msg984373)

Lutosławski's Lullaby, Op.25 (pf solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg899237.html#msg899237)

Fancy on Psalm 80 from the Scottish Psalter, Op.34 № 3, performed by Carson Cooman, on YouTube. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772705.html#msg772705)

O Beauteous Heavenly Light, Op.34 № 2, performed by Carson Cooman, on YouTube. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772705.html#msg866185)

The Allegro grazioso (https://soundcloud.com/htumc-music-program/02-allegro-grazioso?in=htumc-music-program/sets/christmas-concert-14-dec-2014) from the Sinfonietta, Op.38 for brass quintet (some shaky moments)

Journey to the Dayspring, Op.40 on YouTube (http://youtu.be/WaVDqIp5Rt4?t=25m33s)

'Tis Winter Now (Danby), Op.45a (mezzo-soprano, flute & organ) at Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Danby-Tis-Winter-Now-Mezzo-soprano/dp/1631620223/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1419784836&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=karl+henning+danby)

Initiation of Barefoot on the Crowded Road, the former Op.41 (now the Discreet Erasures, Op.99, below) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg870547.html#msg870547)

Danse antique, Op.44 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg892900.html#msg892900)

The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Op.46 for orchestra

http://www.youtube.com/v/als-l2BI0xs

O Gracious Light, Op.50c (two-part choir, piano & organ) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg960575.html#msg960575)

The original Born on Earth to Save Us, Op.52 for Bill Goodwin. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg914182.html#msg914182)

Born on Earth to Save Us, Op.52a for HTUMC. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg914906.html#msg914906)

Joseph and Mary, Op.53a for HTUMC. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg914335.html#msg914335)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part I (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg875355.html#msg875355)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part II (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg875358.html#msg875358)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part I ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754765.html#msg754765)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part II ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754766.html#msg754766)

I Look From Afar, Op.60 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg805683.html#msg805683)

Blue Shamrock, Op.63 for clarinet unaccompanied, at Amazon. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770448.html#msg770448)

Three Things That Begin With "C", Op.65, clarinet & horn :: Original (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg928980.html#msg928980) | Revised (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg929426.html#msg929426)

Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani 1st half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg804573.html#msg804573) | 2nd half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg804574.html#msg804574)

Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani ::  Choral Score 1st half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg833844.html#msg833844) | 2nd half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg833845.html#msg833845)

14 Dec 2014 performance of Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 (https://soundcloud.com/htumc-music-program/12-sweetest-ancient-cradle-song?in=htumc-music-program/sets/christmas-concert-14-dec-2014)

14 Dec 2014 performance of The Snow Lay on the Ground, Op.68a (https://soundcloud.com/htumc-music-program/14-the-snow-lay-on-the-ground?in=htumc-music-program/sets/christmas-concert-14-dec-2014)

Timbrel and Dance, Op.73 [ St Paul's choir plus ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg628919.html#msg628919)

21 Nov 2015 Triad performance of Nuhro, Op.74:  https://www.youtube.com/v/ftFJdcXz7lg

23 Nov 2015 Triad performance of Nuhro, Op.74. (https://soundcloud.com/triad-boston/05-henning-nuhro-op74-23-nov-15)

Scene 1 from White Nights, Op.75 № 2 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg810318.html#msg810318)

Scene 2 from White Nights, Op.75 № 3 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg802028.html#msg802028)

Scene 3a from White Nights, Op.75 № 4 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg801802.html#msg801802)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg813961.html#msg813961)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6, arr. for saxophone choir (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765047.html#msg765047)

Scene 4 from White Nights, Op.75 № 7 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg814083.html#msg814083)

Scene 5 from White Nights, Op.75 № 8 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815364.html#msg815364)

Before-&-after, Finale-VS.-Sibelius exhibits from the Op.75 № 8| | [url=http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815368.html#msg815368 B | [url=http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815369.html#msg815369 C | [url=http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815370.html#msg815370 D

[url=http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg816086.html#msg816086]Scene 7 from White Nights, Op.75 № 10 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815367.html#msg815367%20A%5B/b)


Scene 8 from White Nights, Op.75 № 11 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1073656.html#msg1073656)

Scene 9 from White Nights, Op.75 № 12 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1074624.html#msg1074624)

Scene 10 from White Nights, Op.75 № 13 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1076784.html#msg1076784)

Intermezzo II from White Nights, Op.75 № 14 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1078570.html#msg1078570)

The White Nights playlist on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFZD0TBMaPuXhcxXtE9B3KaBsbNUz0FkG)

Canzona (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg827075.html#msg827075), Op.77a № 1 (org solo)

Gigue (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg827138.html#msg827138), Op.77a № 2 (org solo)

26 February De profundis, Op.78 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg396045.html#msg396045) [ Jaya Lakshminarayan & friends ]

Mirage, Op.79a (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg845632.html#msg845632) (alto fl, cl, pf)

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, Op.80 carol for choir, brass quintet, organ & timpani (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg805187.html#msg805187)

Moonrise, Op.84 for brass quintet. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767632.html#msg767632) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

Moonrise, Op.84a for flute choir in six parts. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg761602.html#msg761602) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

15 March Passion rehearsal A (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/dress-rehearsal.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal B (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/shut-up-n-let-music-do-talkin-some-more.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal C (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/corrivideum.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

Conclusion of the 19 Mar 2010 performance by Sine Nomine of the St John Passion, Op.92:

http://www.youtube.com/v/8netMuAHFkI

12 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/revisiting-moon.html) [ k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble (Bloom/Henning/Cienniwa) ]

18 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/later-at-kings.html) [ Bloom/Henning ]

23 May pre-concert rehearsal (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/05/rehearsal-day-of.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

22 June recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/ande-then-there-was-library.html) [ N. Chamberlain/B. Chamberlain/Henning ]

Love is the spirit of this church (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg694587.html#msg694587), Op.85 № 3

Nicodemus brings myrrh and aloes for the burial of the Christ (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg739688.html#msg739688), Op.85 № 4 for cello & piano | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/nicodemus-brings-myrrh-aloes)

For God so loved the world, after Op.87 № 9 {Would you like the Doxology with that?} Yes (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784410.html#msg784410) | No (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784446.html#msg784446) | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/for-god-so-loved-the-world)

The Passion According to St John (http://www.mediafire.com/?wdpk77t7m042s7o), Op.92 (on MediaFire, courtesy of Johan)

Lutosławski's Lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648397.html#msg648397), Op.96a № 1 (string quartet)

Marginalia (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg647890.html#msg647890), Op.96a № 2 (string quartet)

Après-lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649237.html#msg649237), Op.96a № 3 (string quartet)

Score of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444980.html#msg444980)

MIDI of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg436576.html#msg436576)

Score of Suspension Bridge (In Dave's Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444979.html#msg444979)

MIDI of Suspension Bridge (In Dave's Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444978.html#msg444978)

Score of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg445883.html#msg445883)

MIDI of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg446478.html#msg446478)

Cato's analysis of the Viola Sonata (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg785714.html#msg785714)

Johan's MediaFire folder, including the whole of Dana's première performance of the Viola Sonata (http://www.mediafire.com/?nnp5543z74szn)

Discreet Erasures (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg872593.html#msg872593), Op.99 for orchestra

Angular Whimsies, Op.100a (bass clarinet, percussion [two players] & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767841.html#msg767841)

Whimsy brevis, Op.100b (bass flute & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg769046.html#msg769046)

http://www.youtube.com/v/OAp3w15ISl4

How to Tell (Chasing the Tail of Nothing), Op.103 (alto flute, clarinet & frame drum); 7 June 2014 performance (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-how-to-tell-chasing-the-tail-of-nothing-op-103-7-june-14)

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648257.html#msg648257), Op.104 № 4

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649947.html#msg649947), Op.104 № 5

Kyrie (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg644073.html#msg644073), Op.106 № 1

Gloria (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg980747.html#msg980747), Op.106 № 2

Rehearsal take of the Gloria (https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=IbaEiUemXak)

http://www.youtube.com/v/X0RIh--9uR4

Credo (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg869962.html#msg869962), Op.106 № 3

Sanctus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772439.html#msg869778), Op.106 № 4

(The Sanctus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg871446.html#msg871446), arranged for tuba quartet)

Agnus Dei (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg773090.html#msg773090), Op.106 № 5 || Première by Triad (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895337.html#msg895337)

Brothers, If They Only Knew It (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780342.html#msg780342), saxophone quartet (after Op.106 № 5)

In the Artist's Studio (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg879937.html#msg880118), Op.107, for 17 winds & harp

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

Organ Sonata, Op.108
Mvt 1: Eritis sicut Deus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg706128.html#msg706128)
Mvt 2: . . . scientes bonum . . . (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg709377.html#msg709377)
Mvt 3: . . . et malum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg714290.html#msg714290)


Thoreau in Concord Jail (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708916.html#msg708916), Op.109 for clarinet solo

http://www.youtube.com/v/OnLYQ748aEg

http://www.youtube.com/v/Fa_q4yX9CIs

http://www.youtube.com/v/JYfkHcTI25s

Airy Distillates (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648674.html#msg648674), Op.110 for flute solo

Annabel Lee (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg704486.html#msg704486), Op.111 for vocal quartet

http://www.youtube.com/v/tN3aMOrzEb8

Misapprehension (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708245.html#msg708245), Op.112 for clarinet choir

Misapprehension (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg920903.html#msg920903), Op.112a for strings

The Mystic Trumpeter (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg831867.html#msg831867), Op.113 № 1 for soprano & clarinet

Après-mystère (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737681.html#msg737681), Op.113 № 2 for flute & clarinet And MIDI (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737682.html#msg737682)

http://www.youtube.com/v/7RhH161HhlA

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg756625.html#msg756625), Op.114 № 1 for clarinet & marimba

(very nearly) what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg812042.html#msg812042), Op.114 № 5 for bass clarinet & marimba

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777532.html#msg777532), Op.114a for clarinet, mandocello & double bass

http://www.youtube.com/v/PukHe2RswrY

My Island Home (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg766258.html#msg766258), Op.115 for percussion ensemble

http://www.youtube.com/v/hlh61D6COvU

Plotting (y is the new x) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765893.html#msg765893), Op.116 for violin & harpsichord

http://www.youtube.com/v/2vKGfppo0o8

Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg768713.html#msg768713), Op.117 (fl, cl in A, gtr & cb) [ and at Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-jazz-for) ]

When the morning stars sang together, and the sons of God shouted for joy (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770046.html#msg770046), Op.118 № 1 (shakuhachi, drum & handbell choir)

http://www.youtube.com/v/79tPHWpH3UI

Divinum mysterium (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg775091.html#msg775091), Op.118 № 2 (choir unison & handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/MPr7NhE2-Bs

Easter Stikheron (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784746.html#msg784746), Op.118 № 3 (choir SATB & handbells)

Welcome, Happy Morning!, Op.118 № 4 (handbells)

My Lord, What a Morning (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg787524.html#msg787524), Op.118 № 5 (choir & handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/AJzV-RxXiIk

Hymtunes Moscow & Te Deum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg799287.html#msg799287), Op.118 № 6 (handbells)

Musette (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg799287.html#msg799287), Op.118 № 7 (handbells)

Psalm 130 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780713.html#msg780713), Op.118 № 8 [ I think ] (clarinet & bass voice) [work-in-progress]

The Crystalline Ship (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777531.html#msg777531), Op.119 № 1 (mezzo-soprano & baritone saxophone)

I Saw People Walking Around Like Trees (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg782776.html#msg782776), Op.120 (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum)

http://www.youtube.com/v/E0_-CTvtSS8

... illa existimans quia hortulanus esset .... (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg822022.html#msg822022), Op.121 (vc/pf)

14 Dec 2014 performance of Le tombeau de W.A.G., Op.122 (https://soundcloud.com/htumc-music-program/01-le-tombeau-de-wag?in=htumc-music-program/sets/christmas-concert-14-dec-2014)

Le tombeau de W.A.G. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg792109.html#msg792109), Op.122a (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum) Audio (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-le-tombeau-de-wag-op122a)

A Song of Remembrance, Op.123 (mixed chorus SAB & pf)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg828719)

http://www.youtube.com/v/kU682jFNG4w

The Mysterious Fruit, Op.124 (mezzo-soprano & marimba)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg866146)

The Mysterious Fruit, Op.124a (mezzo-soprano & pf)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg869135)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 (2 vn/va)
№ 1 "Children's Song" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg823454.html#msg823454)
№ 2 "Autumn Leaves (Wind Effect)" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg844320.html#msg844320)
№ 3 "Scampering Squirrels" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg846592.html#msg846592)
№ 4 "Pond at Twilight" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847113.html#msg847113)
№ 5 "The Gnomes (Paul's Garden)" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg847919)
№ 6 "Cheerful Song on the Wing" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg867035)
№ 7 "The Avocado in Winter" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg867133)


In the shadow of the kindly Star (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg844302.html#msg844302), Op.126 № 1 (violin solo and handbell choir)

I Want Jesus to Walk With Me (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg934693.html#msg934693), Op.126 № 2 (choir SATB unaccompanied) NEW & IMPROVED !! [ Version for brass quintet (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg934486.html#msg934486) ]

Variations on a Basque Carol (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg856400.html#msg856400), Op.126 № 3 (clarinet unaccompanied)

Variations on a Basque Carol (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg934417.html#msg934417), Op.126 № 3 (flute unaccompanied)

Beach Balls (Red) , Op.126 № 5 (org solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg896271.html#msg896271)

Pat-A-Pan (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg920914.html#msg920914msg844302), Op.126 № 6 (handbell choir)

Gabriel's Message (Basque Carol) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg934413.html#msg934413), Op.126 № 7

Little Suite, Op.127 (vc & pf)
№ 1 "Summer Song" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851437.html#msg851437)
№ 2 "Valentine" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851437.html#msg867353)
№ 3 "Sparrows Hopping on the Wet Sidewalk" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906166.html#msg906166) || MIDI on YT (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mbeg-pyJfvI&list=PLFZD0TBMaPuXbxstv6cQeRGw1tTS1mZBM)

Notebook for Elaina & Anna, Op.128 № 1 "Out for a Walk" (fl/a sx) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851363.html#msg851363)

From the Pit of a Cave in the Cloud, Op.129, soprano & chamber group (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg929490.html#msg929490)

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

The Young Lady Holding a Phone in Her Teeth, Op.130 (double wind quintet) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg978189.html#msg978189) || The première on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karl-henning-756715731/the-young-lady-holding-a-phone-in-her-teeth-op130)

Visions fugitives de nouveau, Op.131 (pf solo)
№ 1: One Leaf (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg904373.html#msg904373)
№ 2: Versuch eines Milonga (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905203.html#msg905203)
№ 3: Beneath the Clear Sky (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905823.html#msg905823)
№ 4: That Tickles! (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905868.html#msg905868)
№ 5: Stephen Goes to California (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905880.html#msg905880)
№ 6: Kay's Blue Crabs (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905898.html#msg905898)
№ 7: Questionable Insistence (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905904.html#msg905904)
№ 8: Morning Prayer (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906036.html#msg906036)

https://www.youtube.com/v/FfL_20Sksc8

№ 9: Bunny Keeping Still (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906077.html#msg906077)
№ 10: Gamboling Squirrels (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906078.html#msg906078)
№ 11: The Street Musician (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906783.html#msg906783)
№ 12: The Shade of an Oak (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906789.html#msg906789)
№ 13: "Could you change one more thing?" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907005.html#msg907005)
№ 14: Waiting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907009.html#msg907009)
№ 15: Bicycling in Boston Common (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907002.html#msg907002)
№ 16: Mist on the Harbor (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907205.html#msg907205)
№ 17: Peter Moves to Montréal (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907206.html#msg907206)
№ 18: Seeing a Long-Since-Cancelled Stamp (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907207.html#msg907207)
№ 19: ... but his mind is elsewhere (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907528.html#msg907528)
№ 20: Starless Summer Night (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907530.html#msg907530) || MIDI on YT (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxjZWHrSBk0&list=PLFZD0TBMaPuXnfPJDhCKfIhkI_1eLROX9)

Neither do I condemn thee, Op.132 for flute duet  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg916020.html#msg916020)

Sleepyheads, Wake Up!, Op.133 № 2 for brass quintet  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1080140.html#msg1080140)

A whimsical Canon:

http://www.youtube.com/v/B6xeqrcavUQ

Mussing Beethoven's hair:

http://www.youtube.com/v/3Oz5PbcpghY

Saltmarsh Stomp, Op.134 for clarinet choir in 15 parts (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg924808.html#msg924808)

http://www.youtube.com/v/7DCc2sD2KAk

Ear Buds (The dream of a young man in the woods, listening), Op.135 for symphonic band (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg922013.html#msg922013)

http://www.youtube.com/v/ZSMo90L5xJA

Darkest Doings {work-in-progress} ... or not 8)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg926870.html#msg926870)

Clarinet Sonata, Op.136, movement 1: Another Think Coming (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg950104.html#msg950104)

Clarinet Sonata, Op.136, movement 2: « Boulez est mort » (Wounding Silence) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1057361.html#msg1057361)

Clarinet Sonata, Op.136, movement 3: Unanticipated Serenity (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1061268.html#msg1061268)

Clarinet Sonata, Op.136, movement 4: Ambiguity and Overlap (Something or other, if not something else entirely) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1067098.html#msg1067098)

Clarinet Sonata, Op.136, movement 5: After a reading of "The Mysterious Stranger" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1068621.html#msg1068621)

Op.137: A Sheaf of Bliss

Things Like Bliss, version 1 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg942768.html#msg942768), Op.137 № 1a

Things Like Bliss, version 2 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg942769.html#msg942769), Op.137 № 1b

Considering My Bliss Options (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg956812.html#msg956812), Op.137 № 2 (clarinet & horn in F) work-in-progress

Liv Plays Scrabble (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg944912.html#msg944912), Op.137 № 3 (shakuhachi & toy piano)

Out From the Unattended Baggage (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg981321.html#msg981321), Op.137 № 4 (flute, clarinet & bassoon)

sand dance (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg981347.html#msg981347), Op.137 № 5 (flute  & harp)

Oxygen Footprint, Op.138 (flute, viola & harp)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg994507.html#msg994507)

Brightest and Best (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg944099.html#msg944099), Op.139 № 1 (mixed choir)

Precious Lord (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg955353.html#msg955353), Op.139 № 4 (mixed choir and organ)

Paschal Carillon (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg955471.html#msg955471), Op.139 № 5 (handbell choir)

What Wondrous Love (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg955387.html#msg955387), Op.139 № 6 (mixed choir and handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/dXMra6BvZew

Mistaken for the Sacred, Op.141 (percussion solo & fixed media)

http://www.youtube.com/v/dcofMh91_7M

In dulci jubilo (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1000655.html#msg1000655), Op.142 № 1 (fl, hn, handbell choir, youth and adult choirs, organ)

In dulci jubilo (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1020521.html#msg1020521), Op.142 № 1a (2 fl, ob, cl, hn, ta, handbells, glock, strings, youth and adult choirs)

New Year's Carol (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1020715.html#msg1020715), Op.142 № 2 (unison choir & organ)

O Traurigkeit (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1051976.html#msg1051976), Op.142 № 7 (clarinet, choir SATB & organ)

Song of the Empty Tomb (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1051978.html#msg1051978), Op.142 № 8 (flute & handbell choir)

I Want Jesus to Walk With Me (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1063841.html#msg1063841), Op.142 № 9 (unison choir, pf, optional fl or vn obblig.)

Pavane (Memories of Packanack Lake) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1069114.html#msg1069114), Op.142 № 10 (handbell choir)

Symphony № 1 (mercy!), Op.143

i. Allegro molto (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1029730.html#msg1029730)

http://www.youtube.com/v/-WCZ77mt2aE

ii. Larghetto (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1029786.html#msg1029786)

http://www.youtube.com/v/JpI9Zr8rqW4

iii. Vivo assai (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1034212.html#msg1034212)

Nun of the Above (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1055804.html#msg1055804), Op.144 (cl/gtr/db)

Kurosawa's Scarecrow (Memories of Packanack Lake) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1079286.html#msg1079286), Op.145 (2 fl, cl, hn & fixed media)

Just a Smoother Glide With Thee (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1109009.html#msg1109009), Op.146 № 6 (cl unaccompanied)

http://www.youtube.com/v/20G-C9qxUMA

Paschal Carillon Games (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1132752.html#msg1132752), Op.146 № 9 (handbell choir)

http://www.youtube.com/v/Rw_foQ0FeD4

Deep Breath, Op.147 (clarinet & strings) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1108202.html#msg1108202)

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

The start of The Nerves | in progress  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1108202.html#msg1108202)
Score (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1151571.html#msg1151571)

http://www.youtube.com/v/xAu8jmII5rk

Down Along the Canal to Minerva Road (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1135572.html#msg1135572), Op.149 (C fl, alto fl, cl, hn)

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

A Heart So White (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1121402.html#msg1121402), Op.150 (2 vv, 3 winds, fixed media) | in progress)

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

Wistful Weed Whacker (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1119268.html#msg1119268), Op.151 № 1 (brass quartet | in progress)

http://www.youtube.com/v/pbbDOtIzuH0

8 Oct 2013 recital at King's Chapel (http://instantencore.com/music/details.aspx?PId=5106840)

Henningmusick at ReverbNation (http://www.reverbnation.com/karlhenning).

Henningmusick at Instant Encore (http://instantencore.com/contributor/contributor.aspx?CId=5142566).

About an hour's worth of Henningmusick, too, at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1)

The 9th Ear at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/9th-ear).

http://www.youtube.com/v/Ehy8k3cRLXM

And: Maria appears on the evening news in DC (http://www.wjla.com/articles/2014/04/cold-weather-approaches-cherry-blossoms-pass-peak-102154.html).

Maria's harpsichord (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg922817.html#msg922817)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 23, 2018, 03:57:27 PM
Significantly more Nerve:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 23, 2018, 03:58:58 PM
http://www.youtube.com/v/bIDYbgrOQM0
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 25, 2018, 03:09:11 PM
Be honest:  you knew to expect more.

http://www.youtube.com/v/jdRUsec1HgA
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 25, 2018, 03:10:08 PM
And the score:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 26, 2018, 06:09:39 AM
Pleased with this morning's work.  I've got some other tasks to see to now, but I anticipate some more work early this evening.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 26, 2018, 07:53:19 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 23, 2018, 09:35:34 AM
And: Maria appears on the evening news in DC (http://www.wjla.com/articles/2014/04/cold-weather-approaches-cherry-blossoms-pass-peak-102154.html).

I am relieved to find that, although I have always wanted to capture this video for the artist, its availability did not expire in my time of dawdling.

http://www.youtube.com/v/k_-Qhnx6vIo
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 27, 2018, 02:57:58 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 26, 2018, 06:09:39 AM
Pleased with this morning's work.  I've got some other tasks to see to now, but I anticipate some more work early this evening.

Actually, we wound up heading up to Portsmouth, NH for a lovely (belated) birthday dinner in my mom-in-law's honor.  So, no further work yesterday.

Today, however, I have brought the piece up to the halfway point.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 27, 2018, 02:58:49 PM
And, the MIDI checkpoint 0:)

http://www.youtube.com/v/4S0mwl-v0vE
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 28, 2018, 03:58:17 AM
A nice message just in from Marshunda, she likes Deep Breath and thinks it will be good for the No-Name Orchestra;  so, possibly next May, or even in January.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 28, 2018, 06:23:38 AM
Further progress this morning.

Edit :: old version deleted
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 28, 2018, 06:24:15 AM
And thus:

http://www.youtube.com/v/K7fTvobbaJs
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 29, 2018, 03:51:00 PM
The score is now a PDF too large to attach here (though I think I can reduce the size at the office).  But, there is this:

http://www.youtube.com/v/KM3JSTMgmPA
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 30, 2018, 01:11:41 AM
D'you know, last night (after I had downed tools, of course) I felt suddenly that I want to add a subtle tam-tam stroke in there.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 30, 2018, 01:15:46 AM
At an earlier stage, the thought crossed my mind of bringing back the opening;  but in fact, at that point, it did not seem right, it felt "pat."  Here I am pleased that I "made my way" to a varied recapitulation which does not feel like a rote return, but which is (what I especially like) familiar material but new ground.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 30, 2018, 04:42:36 AM
Quite a bit more chatter on this head. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2018/05/building-brass-carillon.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 30, 2018, 04:43:49 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 29, 2018, 03:51:00 PM
The score is now a PDF too large to attach here (though I think I can reduce the size at the office).

Here:

Edit :: old version deleted
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on May 30, 2018, 04:46:09 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 30, 2018, 04:43:49 AM
Here:

Rock on, Karl! Thanks for sharing, the score looks fascinating!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on May 30, 2018, 07:36:54 AM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on May 30, 2018, 04:46:09 AM
Rock on, Karl! Thanks for sharing, the score looks fascinating!

8)   Amen!   0:)

I wrote to Karl earlier that - for me - images of nerves sending "signals" throughout the body come through quite clearly, even collisions of "signals" and the sputtering of synapses!  8) 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 30, 2018, 08:24:03 AM
Rather a proliferation of colliding signals . . . "It's all in there . . . ."
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 02, 2018, 11:55:09 AM
I think The Nerves may be done.  I'll get out for some air, let things cure a bit . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 02, 2018, 03:00:32 PM
A relatively few adjustments later . . .

http://www.youtube.com/v/HAK0BwHRTxM
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 04, 2018, 06:58:07 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 24, 2018, 06:30:18 AM
The Rapido! contest is the sort of thing which seems to play into my strengths.  On 4 June, we get an email message with the specs for a piece, and we have 14 days to write a 5'-6' work and submit score and audio.  Nothing may yet result for me there, but at least, it's just the sort of game I like.

The message from Rapido! has come in, and the game is afoot:  a piece from 4'-6' for three single-line instruments; "a dance movement or movements."

Now, to check to make sure my 3-ring binder has plenty of blank MS. paper . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 04, 2018, 07:01:12 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 02, 2018, 03:00:32 PM
A relatively few adjustments later . . .

http://www.youtube.com/v/HAK0BwHRTxM

I am proofing the score, mostly for any layout infelicities.  Part of me wants to consider whether I should not have the triangle player switch to cowbell for one or two passages.

Do I really have any quarrel with the triangle part, though? is what I ask myself.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on June 04, 2018, 08:15:55 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 04, 2018, 06:58:07 AM
The message from Rapido! has come in, and the game is afoot:  a piece from 4'-6' for three single-line instruments; "a dance movement or movements."

Now, to check to make sure my 30-ring binder has plenty of blank MS. paper . . . .

Eb Clarinet, Bb Clarinet, Bass Clarinet?

Oboe, English Horn, and...Krummhorn?!  :o ;)

Eine Wahl ist eine Qual!  0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 04, 2018, 08:36:24 AM
Pretty straightforward, really: fl/cl/vc
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on June 04, 2018, 03:16:52 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 04, 2018, 08:36:24 AM
Pretty straightforward, really: fl/cl/vc

Yay Team!  Go!  Go!  Go!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 05, 2018, 03:07:30 AM
I am thinking a pair of dances:

1. Boston Harbor Heave-Ho (Tea Party Dance) – 4'
2. Revere's Midnight Reel (War Dance) – 1'30
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 09, 2018, 10:58:51 AM
I was asked for a brief excerpt of SOUND + SIGHT for promotional purposes.

http://www.youtube.com/v/4GfCI_L-zic
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 11, 2018, 03:55:42 AM
And, some chit-chat about Ear Buds (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2018/06/ear-buds-detail.html).

Quote
Application Receipt Deadline: June 11, 2018, 5:00pm EST
Composer Notification: July 16, 2018

So, we may get that rejection letter earlier rather than later!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 11, 2018, 04:06:22 AM
Now, as to the Rapido! (http://atlantachamberplayers.com/rapido/information.html) competition . . . semi-finalist works are to be performed in the Fall of 2018, so I suppose that there, too, the decision must be fairly soon after the submission deadline.


There are five $500 prizes (four regional semi-finalists, and an "audience's favorite" prize);  a single national winner is subsequently selected, who will be awarded a orchestral commission to be played by the Atlanta Symphony.


Who knows?  If somebody still has a chance, it must be you . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 12, 2018, 03:53:02 PM
Work-in-progress

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 14, 2018, 03:13:29 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 11, 2018, 04:06:22 AM
Now, as to the Rapido! (http://atlantachamberplayers.com/rapido/information.html) competition . . . semi-finalist works are to be performed in the Fall of 2018, so I suppose that there, too, the decision must be fairly soon after the submission deadline.

There are five $500 prizes (four regional semi-finalists, and an "audience's favorite" prize);  a single national winner is subsequently selected, who will be awarded a orchestral commission to be played by the Atlanta Symphony.

Who knows?  If somebody still has a chance, it must be you . . . .

Okay:  My Rapido! submission is in.  Decisions will be announced 15 Aug.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mahlerian on June 14, 2018, 07:27:37 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 14, 2018, 03:13:29 PM
Okay:  My Rapido! submission is in.  Decisions will be announced 15 Aug.

Best of luck to you!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 15, 2018, 12:57:51 AM
Thanks! All you need is a dollar and a dream . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 15, 2018, 03:25:43 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 11, 2018, 03:55:42 AM
And, some chit-chat about Ear Buds (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2018/06/ear-buds-detail.html).

So, we may get that rejection letter earlier rather than later!

And, here is [the MIDI demo of] the new scoring:

http://www.youtube.com/v/gnI2tdtjTFA
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 18, 2018, 06:58:48 AM
Good golly:  Today is the 10th anniversary of The Mousetrap! (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2018/06/from-archive-june-2008.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 19, 2018, 09:52:41 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 14, 2018, 03:13:29 PM
Okay:  My Rapido! submission is in.  Decisions will be announced 15 Aug.

QuoteThe Compositions Are In!  We're excited! The 2018 Rapido! Composition Contest is off to a great start!

During the last 14 days, hundreds of composers coast-to-coast have been simultaneously, and perhaps feverishly, composing and creating new works for chamber ensemble. We thank all the composers nationwide who participated in the Contest!

Now that all the entries have been submitted, we begin the work of blind judging where teams of musicians and composers study the scores, listen to MP3s, and read through the top contenders.

Next up – the announcement on August 15th of the 12 Semi-Finalist composers whose music will be performed in live competition concerts this fall.

Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, & Detroit get ready!

What is next?

The entries from each Region will be put through a blind judging process to select the 3 Regional Semi-Finalists. Those 3 will move on to compete in a Regional Semi-Finals performance with live judges. One Finalist from each region will move on to compete in the National Finals in Atlanta, GA on January 20, 2019. And new this year - an additional Finalist will be selected to join them!

Regional Breakdown by States:

Atlanta Chamber Players - Southeast Region:
AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV, MD, DE, Wash DC

Boston Musica Viva - Northeast Region:
CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT

Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings - Northwest Region:
AK, IA, ID, IL, IN, MI, MN, MT, ND, OH, OR, SD, WA, WI, WY

Voices of Change – Southwest Region:
AR, AZ, CA, CO, HI, KS, LA, MO, NE, NM, NV, OK, TX, UT
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 23, 2018, 03:44:08 PM
Finished the cl/org Voluntary on "Beautiful Savior."  In principle, it is a piece I could play with any number of folks here in the Boston area, and not only at HTUMC.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 24, 2018, 03:19:34 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 23, 2018, 03:44:08 PM
Finished the cl/org Voluntary on "Beautiful Savior."  In principle, it is a piece I could play with any number of folks here in the Boston area, and not only at HTUMC.

http://www.youtube.com/v/oxOa-69h5lQ
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 28, 2018, 01:06:47 AM
Here's a "Before and After":  I made a start on It Might Happen Today, on Tuesday, but as I mulled, I felt the rhythmic profile of the ostinato was too flat.  I sketched my changes yesterday, and this morning I find they are just the thing.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 05, 2018, 01:51:58 AM
An old virtual acquaintance of mine, organist David Bohn, has relatively recently become taken with the clavichord.  Last year, he put out a call for scores via Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame.  He periodically reached out to me, to make sure I had not forgotten the deadline.  I finally got around to writing the piece, basically while I was in DC for An Evening With the Firesign Theatre—Or What's Left of It at the LOC.  Recording the 15-Mins pieces got entangled with a larger recording endeavor, and he has now "released" (as it were) my quirky, short piece:

http://www.youtube.com/v/TMQDivZEbdI
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Rons_talking on July 07, 2018, 01:28:16 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 15, 2018, 03:25:43 AM
And, here is [the MIDI demo of] the new scoring:

http://www.youtube.com/v/gnI2tdtjTFA

Nice...I like your use of the lower register!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 08, 2018, 01:49:55 PM
Thanks, Ron!

Well, I think I may have finished the new men's choir piece for Triad.  I'll let it "cure" overnight, see if I find anything in the morning which I feel wants repair . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 09, 2018, 01:05:38 AM
All in all, I do think it done:

http://www.youtube.com/v/954e08qYhUU

I'll proof the score before hoisting it up.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 13, 2018, 04:23:32 PM
So, the latest arrows shot (not all that hopefully) into the air:

http://www.youtube.com/v/eyLw4osWCZw
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 13, 2018, 04:27:24 PM
http://www.youtube.com/v/3faGi-AztRU
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 13, 2018, 04:33:52 PM
So, notification for this call should be 15 Sep.  A bit amusingly, then, I am poised for rejection letters in mid-July, mid-August, and now mid-September.  Let's see just how robust my optimism should prove . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 14, 2018, 06:22:53 AM
Sound bite-size:

http://www.youtube.com/v/p6e8mynKe8I
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on July 14, 2018, 03:25:54 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 14, 2018, 06:22:53 AM
Sound bite-size:

http://www.youtube.com/v/p6e8mynKe8I

Pay attention everyone!  Three minutes of one musical gem after another!  Karl is the American Liadov of miniatures!  Pass this music onward to your friends!

With the advantage that Karl does NOT suffer from  Liadov's infamous Oblomovian lassitude!   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 15, 2018, 02:46:47 AM
When I was submitting the piece for the 2017 Vibrant Vibes call, they require streaming audio, which is why I had MIDI of the full piece from which I might derive that targeted excerpt.  A number of the episodes are not well represented by the MIDI, however:

http://www.youtube.com/v/EnBckGxlknc
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on July 15, 2018, 03:17:04 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 15, 2018, 02:46:47 AM
When I was submitting the piece for the 2017 Vibrant Vibes call, they require streaming audio, which is why I had MIDI of the full piece from which I might derive that targeted excerpt.  A number of the episodes are not well represented by the MIDI, however:

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

If we had a society with thinking ears, this piece and many others in the HenningMusick catalog would already be recorded!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on July 15, 2018, 04:57:50 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 14, 2018, 06:22:53 AM
Sound bite-size:

The Spanish flavor is delicious. I like the title too  8)

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 15, 2018, 08:42:00 AM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 15, 2018, 03:41:05 PM
Well, I made a start on Scene 11. (https://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2018/07/radiant-not-rain-sodden-yet.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 17, 2018, 07:57:57 AM
From Sunday:

http://www.youtube.com/v/IMSFm7Ej7B0
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 22, 2018, 06:56:04 AM
My big news is, this weekend I have finished the latest scene for White Nights.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 23, 2018, 01:09:36 AM
This may be as much as I wish to tinker with the electronica  8)

http://www.youtube.com/v/68t2fOYGKwo
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 24, 2018, 03:29:44 PM
A start on Intermezzo III

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 25, 2018, 01:03:04 AM
I do like it (the chorale), and I am having fun with it (the Intermezzo):

http://www.youtube.com/v/ztIusDKSkeo
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 26, 2018, 04:08:01 PM
Chuffing along:

http://www.youtube.com/v/8PeDg1YN_70

Edit :: old version deleted
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 27, 2018, 10:30:13 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 04, 2018, 06:58:07 AM
The message from Rapido! has come in, and the game is afoot:  a piece from 4'-6' for three single-line instruments; "a dance movement or movements."

Now, to check to make sure my 3-ring binder has plenty of blank MS. paper . . . .

The announcement for this contest is expected 15 August, so in a shade under three weeks' time.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 27, 2018, 10:32:37 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 11, 2018, 03:55:42 AM
And, some chit-chat about Ear Buds (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2018/06/ear-buds-detail.html).

So, we may get that rejection letter earlier rather than later!

The decision must likely still be a process;  I spoke again with the staff at ACO, and the hope (not a certainty) is that a decision may be announced next week.  Who knows?  Ear Buds may still stand a chance.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 27, 2018, 06:53:25 PM
And, today's progress:

http://www.youtube.com/v/pNq6jXaIjng

Edit :: old version deleted
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 29, 2018, 03:33:24 AM
I slept on't, to make certain, but yes, Intermezzo III is done:

http://www.youtube.com/v/OS5KVlN99M8

(A few very minor layout adjustments to be made to clean up the score.  And I have a mad repurposing idea.)
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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 30, 2018, 01:21:04 AM
While I should still proof hard copy, the score may now be as clean as I may wish.

The "repurposing" I may speak of presently  0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 30, 2018, 07:51:59 AM
Re-post & refresh:

Variations on Wie lieblich est, S.10 (oboe & organ) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg841639.html#msg841639)

Time Was, Op.4 (pf solo)
№ 1: Prelude (Charlottesville) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906467.html#msg906467)
№ 2: Dance (Barefoot Amid Dandelions) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895701.html#msg895701)
№ 3: The Myth of Motion II:  Toccatina (on the Ekaterininsky Canal) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg896186.html#msg896186)


Pictures Only I Can See, Op.11 (pf solo)
№ 1: Spring in Her Step (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg894486.html#msg894486)
№ 2: The Bronze Girl's Spilt Milk (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg894735.html#msg894735)
№ 3: The Myth of Motion I:  Chorale (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895484.html#msg895484)
№ 4: The Sleep-Pavane at the Foot of Frozen Niagara (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg894748.html#msg894748)
№ 5: Petersburg Nocturne (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg893941.html#msg893941)
|| MIDI on YT (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?action_edit=1&list=PLFZD0TBMaPuUXCFckvjggD2-jTTbZ2Eh6)

Little Towns, Low Countries, Op.18 (pf solo)
№ 1: Invention (Mt Hope Avenue, Rochester) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg896759.html#msg896759)
№ 2: Aubade (Lake Canandaigua) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg897041.html#msg897041)
№ 3: Gigue (Glasgow Street, Cornhill) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg897079.html#msg897079)


Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, Op.16 (cl/vn/pf) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg821903.html#msg821903)

Night of the Weeping Crocodiles, Op.16a (cl/pf/prc) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg821934.html#msg821934)

To Melt From a Distance, Op.21 (pf solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895630.html#msg895630)

Gaze Transfixt, Op.23 (pf solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=92.0;attach=42786)

Lutosławski's Lullaby, Op.25a (organ solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg984373.html#msg984373)

Lutosławski's Lullaby, Op.25 (pf solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg899237.html#msg899237)

Fancy on Psalm 80 from the Scottish Psalter, Op.34 № 3, performed by Carson Cooman, on YouTube. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772705.html#msg772705)

O Beauteous Heavenly Light, Op.34 № 2, performed by Carson Cooman, on YouTube. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772705.html#msg866185)

The Allegro grazioso (https://soundcloud.com/htumc-music-program/02-allegro-grazioso?in=htumc-music-program/sets/christmas-concert-14-dec-2014) from the Sinfonietta, Op.38 for brass quintet (some shaky moments)

Journey to the Dayspring, Op.40 on YouTube (http://youtu.be/WaVDqIp5Rt4?t=25m33s)

'Tis Winter Now (Danby), Op.45a (mezzo-soprano, flute & organ) at Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Danby-Tis-Winter-Now-Mezzo-soprano/dp/1631620223/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1419784836&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=karl+henning+danby)

Initiation of Barefoot on the Crowded Road, the former Op.41 (now the Discreet Erasures, Op.99, below) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg870547.html#msg870547)

Danse antique, Op.44 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg892900.html#msg892900)

The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Op.46 for orchestra

http://www.youtube.com/v/als-l2BI0xs

O Gracious Light, Op.50c (two-part choir, piano & organ) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg960575.html#msg960575)

The original Born on Earth to Save Us, Op.52 for Bill Goodwin. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg914182.html#msg914182)

Born on Earth to Save Us, Op.52a for HTUMC. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg914906.html#msg914906)

Joseph and Mary, Op.53a for HTUMC. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg914335.html#msg914335)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part I (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg875355.html#msg875355)

Score of The Wind, the Sky, & the Wheeling Stars, Part II (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg875358.html#msg875358)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part I ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754765.html#msg754765)

Counting Sheep (or, The Dreamy Abacus of Don Quijote), Op.58a for Pierrot-plus ensemble [ score, part II ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg754766.html#msg754766)

I Look From Afar, Op.60 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg805683.html#msg805683)

Blue Shamrock, Op.63 for clarinet unaccompanied, at Amazon. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770448.html#msg770448)

Three Things That Begin With "C", Op.65, clarinet & horn :: Original (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg928980.html#msg928980) | Revised (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg929426.html#msg929426)

Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani 1st half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg804573.html#msg804573) | 2nd half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg804574.html#msg804574)

Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 for choir, brass quintet, organ & optional timpani ::  Choral Score 1st half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg833844.html#msg833844) | 2nd half (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg833845.html#msg833845)

14 Dec 2014 performance of Sweetest Ancient Cradle Song, Op.67 (https://soundcloud.com/htumc-music-program/12-sweetest-ancient-cradle-song?in=htumc-music-program/sets/christmas-concert-14-dec-2014)

14 Dec 2014 performance of The Snow Lay on the Ground, Op.68a (https://soundcloud.com/htumc-music-program/14-the-snow-lay-on-the-ground?in=htumc-music-program/sets/christmas-concert-14-dec-2014)

Timbrel and Dance, Op.73 [ St Paul's choir plus ]. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg628919.html#msg628919)

21 Nov 2015 Triad performance of Nuhro, Op.74:  https://www.youtube.com/v/ftFJdcXz7lg

23 Nov 2015 Triad performance of Nuhro, Op.74. (https://soundcloud.com/triad-boston/05-henning-nuhro-op74-23-nov-15)

Scene 1 from White Nights, Op.75 № 2 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg810318.html#msg810318)

Scene 2 from White Nights, Op.75 № 3 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg802028.html#msg802028)

Scene 3a from White Nights, Op.75 № 4 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg801802.html#msg801802)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg813961.html#msg813961)

Intermezzo I from White Nights, Op.75 № 6, arr. for saxophone choir (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765047.html#msg765047)

Scene 4 from White Nights, Op.75 № 7 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg814083.html#msg814083)

Scene 5 from White Nights, Op.75 № 8 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815364.html#msg815364)

Before-&-after, Finale-VS.-Sibelius exhibits from the Op.75 № 8| A (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815367.html#msg815367%20%5B/url) | B (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815368.html#msg815368%20%5B/url) | C (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815369.html#msg815369%20%5B/url) | D (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg815370.html#msg815370%20%5B/url)

Scene 7 from White Nights, Op.75 № 10 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg816086.html#msg816086)

Scene 8 from White Nights, Op.75 № 11 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1073656.html#msg1073656)

Scene 9 from White Nights, Op.75 № 12 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1074624.html#msg1074624)

Scene 10 from White Nights, Op.75 № 13 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1076784.html#msg1076784)

Intermezzo II from White Nights, Op.75 № 14 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1078570.html#msg1078570)

Intermezzo III from White Nights, Op.75 № 16 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1162888.html#msg1162888)

The White Nights playlist on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFZD0TBMaPuXhcxXtE9B3KaBsbNUz0FkG)

http://www.youtube.com/v/68t2fOYGKwo

http://www.youtube.com/v/OS5KVlN99M8

Canzona (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg827075.html#msg827075), Op.77a № 1 (org solo)

Gigue (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg827138.html#msg827138), Op.77a № 2 (org solo)

26 February De profundis, Op.78 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg396045.html#msg396045) [ Jaya Lakshminarayan & friends ]

Mirage, Op.79a (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg845632.html#msg845632) (alto fl, cl, pf)

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, Op.80 carol for choir, brass quintet, organ & timpani (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg805187.html#msg805187)

Moonrise, Op.84 for brass quintet. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767632.html#msg767632) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

Moonrise, Op.84a for flute choir in six parts. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg761602.html#msg761602) And MIDI (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/moonrise-op-84-mp3-midi)

15 March Passion rehearsal A (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/dress-rehearsal.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal B (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/shut-up-n-let-music-do-talkin-some-more.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

15 March Passion rehearsal C (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/03/corrivideum.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

Conclusion of the 19 Mar 2010 performance by Sine Nomine of the St John Passion, Op.92:

http://www.youtube.com/v/8netMuAHFkI

12 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/revisiting-moon.html) [ k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble (Bloom/Henning/Cienniwa) ]

18 May recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/later-at-kings.html) [ Bloom/Henning ]

23 May pre-concert rehearsal (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/05/rehearsal-day-of.html) [ Sine Nomine ]

22 June recital (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2010/07/ande-then-there-was-library.html) [ N. Chamberlain/B. Chamberlain/Henning ]

Love is the spirit of this church (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg694587.html#msg694587), Op.85 № 3

Nicodemus brings myrrh and aloes for the burial of the Christ (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg739688.html#msg739688), Op.85 № 4 for cello & piano | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/nicodemus-brings-myrrh-aloes)

For God so loved the world, after Op.87 № 9 {Would you like the Doxology with that?} Yes (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784410.html#msg784410) | No (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784446.html#msg784446) | Recording on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/for-god-so-loved-the-world)

The Passion According to St John (http://www.mediafire.com/?wdpk77t7m042s7o), Op.92 (on MediaFire, courtesy of Johan)

Lutosławski's Lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648397.html#msg648397), Op.96a № 1 (string quartet)

Marginalia (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg647890.html#msg647890), Op.96a № 2 (string quartet)

Après-lullaby (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649237.html#msg649237), Op.96a № 3 (string quartet)

Score of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444980.html#msg444980)

MIDI of Fair Warning [Viola Sonata, mvt 1] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg436576.html#msg436576)

Score of Suspension Bridge (In Dave's Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444979.html#msg444979)

MIDI of Suspension Bridge (In Dave's Shed) [Viola Sonata, mvt 2] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg444978.html#msg444978)

Score of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg445883.html#msg445883)

MIDI of Tango in Boston (Dances with Shades) [Viola Sonata, mvt 3] (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg446478.html#msg446478)

Cato's analysis of the Viola Sonata (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg785714.html#msg785714)

Johan's MediaFire folder, including the whole of Dana's première performance of the Viola Sonata (http://www.mediafire.com/?nnp5543z74szn)

Discreet Erasures (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg872593.html#msg872593), Op.99 for orchestra

Angular Whimsies, Op.100a (bass clarinet, percussion [two players] & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg767841.html#msg767841)

Whimsy brevis, Op.100b (bass flute & piano) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg769046.html#msg769046)

http://www.youtube.com/v/OAp3w15ISl4

How to Tell (Chasing the Tail of Nothing), Op.103 (alto flute, clarinet & frame drum); 7 June 2014 performance (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-how-to-tell-chasing-the-tail-of-nothing-op-103-7-june-14)

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648257.html#msg648257), Op.104 № 4

These Unlikely Events (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg649947.html#msg649947), Op.104 № 5

Kyrie (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg644073.html#msg644073), Op.106 № 1

Gloria (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg980747.html#msg980747), Op.106 № 2

Rehearsal take of the Gloria (https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=IbaEiUemXak)

http://www.youtube.com/v/X0RIh--9uR4

Credo (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg869962.html#msg869962), Op.106 № 3

Sanctus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg772439.html#msg869778), Op.106 № 4

(The Sanctus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg871446.html#msg871446), arranged for tuba quartet)

Agnus Dei (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg773090.html#msg773090), Op.106 № 5 || Première by Triad (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg895337.html#msg895337)

Brothers, If They Only Knew It (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780342.html#msg780342), saxophone quartet (after Op.106 № 5)

In the Artist's Studio (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg879937.html#msg880118), Op.107, for 17 winds & harp

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

Organ Sonata, Op.108
Mvt 1: Eritis sicut Deus (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg706128.html#msg706128)
Mvt 2: . . . scientes bonum . . . (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg709377.html#msg709377)
Mvt 3: . . . et malum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg714290.html#msg714290)


Thoreau in Concord Jail (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708916.html#msg708916), Op.109 for clarinet solo

http://www.youtube.com/v/OnLYQ748aEg

http://www.youtube.com/v/Fa_q4yX9CIs

http://www.youtube.com/v/JYfkHcTI25s

Airy Distillates (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg648674.html#msg648674), Op.110 for flute solo

Annabel Lee (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg704486.html#msg704486), Op.111 for vocal quartet

http://www.youtube.com/v/tN3aMOrzEb8

Misapprehension (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg708245.html#msg708245), Op.112 for clarinet choir

Misapprehension (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg920903.html#msg920903), Op.112a for strings

The Mystic Trumpeter (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg831867.html#msg831867), Op.113 № 1 for soprano & clarinet

Après-mystère (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737681.html#msg737681), Op.113 № 2 for flute & clarinet And MIDI (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg737682.html#msg737682)

http://www.youtube.com/v/7RhH161HhlA

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg756625.html#msg756625), Op.114 № 1 for clarinet & marimba

(very nearly) what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg812042.html#msg812042), Op.114 № 5 for bass clarinet & marimba

just what everyone was expecting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777532.html#msg777532), Op.114a for clarinet, mandocello & double bass

http://www.youtube.com/v/PukHe2RswrY

My Island Home (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg766258.html#msg766258), Op.115 for percussion ensemble

http://www.youtube.com/v/hlh61D6COvU

Plotting (y is the new x) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg765893.html#msg765893), Op.116 for violin & harpsichord

http://www.youtube.com/v/2vKGfppo0o8

Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg768713.html#msg768713), Op.117 (fl, cl in A, gtr & cb) [ and at Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-jazz-for) ]

When the morning stars sang together, and the sons of God shouted for joy (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg770046.html#msg770046), Op.118 № 1 (shakuhachi, drum & handbell choir)

http://www.youtube.com/v/79tPHWpH3UI

Divinum mysterium (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg775091.html#msg775091), Op.118 № 2 (choir unison & handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/MPr7NhE2-Bs

Easter Stikheron (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg784746.html#msg784746), Op.118 № 3 (choir SATB & handbells)

Welcome, Happy Morning!, Op.118 № 4 (handbells)

My Lord, What a Morning (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg787524.html#msg787524), Op.118 № 5 (choir & handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/AJzV-RxXiIk

Hymtunes Moscow & Te Deum (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg799287.html#msg799287), Op.118 № 6 (handbells)

Musette (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg799287.html#msg799287), Op.118 № 7 (handbells)

Psalm 130 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg780713.html#msg780713), Op.118 № 8 [ I think ] (clarinet & bass voice) [work-in-progress]

The Crystalline Ship (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg777531.html#msg777531), Op.119 № 1 (mezzo-soprano & baritone saxophone)

I Saw People Walking Around Like Trees (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg782776.html#msg782776), Op.120 (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum)

http://www.youtube.com/v/E0_-CTvtSS8

... illa existimans quia hortulanus esset .... (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg822022.html#msg822022), Op.121 (vc/pf)

14 Dec 2014 performance of Le tombeau de W.A.G., Op.122 (https://soundcloud.com/htumc-music-program/01-le-tombeau-de-wag?in=htumc-music-program/sets/christmas-concert-14-dec-2014)

Le tombeau de W.A.G. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg792109.html#msg792109), Op.122a (flute, clarinet, double-bass & frame drum) Audio (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-le-tombeau-de-wag-op122a)

A Song of Remembrance, Op.123 (mixed chorus SAB & pf)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg828719)

http://www.youtube.com/v/kU682jFNG4w

The Mysterious Fruit, Op.124 (mezzo-soprano & marimba)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg866146)

The Mysterious Fruit, Op.124a (mezzo-soprano & pf)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg828719.html#msg869135)

Tiny Wild Avocadoes, Op.125 (2 vn/va)
№ 1 "Children's Song" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg823454.html#msg823454)
№ 2 "Autumn Leaves (Wind Effect)" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg844320.html#msg844320)
№ 3 "Scampering Squirrels" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg846592.html#msg846592)
№ 4 "Pond at Twilight" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847113.html#msg847113)
№ 5 "The Gnomes (Paul's Garden)" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg847919)
№ 6 "Cheerful Song on the Wing" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg867035)
№ 7 "The Avocado in Winter" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg847919.html#msg867133)


In the shadow of the kindly Star (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg844302.html#msg844302), Op.126 № 1 (violin solo and handbell choir)

I Want Jesus to Walk With Me (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg934693.html#msg934693), Op.126 № 2 (choir SATB unaccompanied) NEW & IMPROVED !! [ Version for brass quintet (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg934486.html#msg934486) ]

Variations on a Basque Carol (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg856400.html#msg856400), Op.126 № 3 (clarinet unaccompanied)

Variations on a Basque Carol (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg934417.html#msg934417), Op.126 № 3 (flute unaccompanied)

Beach Balls (Red) , Op.126 № 5 (org solo) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg896271.html#msg896271)

Pat-A-Pan (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg920914.html#msg920914msg844302), Op.126 № 6 (handbell choir)

Gabriel's Message (Basque Carol) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg934413.html#msg934413), Op.126 № 7

Little Suite, Op.127 (vc & pf)
№ 1 "Summer Song" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851437.html#msg851437)
№ 2 "Valentine" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851437.html#msg867353)
№ 3 "Sparrows Hopping on the Wet Sidewalk" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906166.html#msg906166) || MIDI on YT (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mbeg-pyJfvI&list=PLFZD0TBMaPuXbxstv6cQeRGw1tTS1mZBM)

Notebook for Elaina & Anna, Op.128 № 1 "Out for a Walk" (fl/a sx) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg851363.html#msg851363)

From the Pit of a Cave in the Cloud, Op.129, soprano & chamber group (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg929490.html#msg929490)

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

The Young Lady Holding a Phone in Her Teeth, Op.130 (double wind quintet) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg978189.html#msg978189) || The première on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/karl-henning-756715731/the-young-lady-holding-a-phone-in-her-teeth-op130)

Visions fugitives de nouveau, Op.131 (pf solo)
№ 1: One Leaf (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg904373.html#msg904373)
№ 2: Versuch eines Milonga (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905203.html#msg905203)
№ 3: Beneath the Clear Sky (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905823.html#msg905823)
№ 4: That Tickles! (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905868.html#msg905868)
№ 5: Stephen Goes to California (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905880.html#msg905880)
№ 6: Kay's Blue Crabs (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905898.html#msg905898)
№ 7: Questionable Insistence (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg905904.html#msg905904)
№ 8: Morning Prayer (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906036.html#msg906036)

https://www.youtube.com/v/FfL_20Sksc8

№ 9: Bunny Keeping Still (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906077.html#msg906077)
№ 10: Gamboling Squirrels (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906078.html#msg906078)
№ 11: The Street Musician (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906783.html#msg906783)
№ 12: The Shade of an Oak (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg906789.html#msg906789)
№ 13: "Could you change one more thing?" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907005.html#msg907005)
№ 14: Waiting (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907009.html#msg907009)
№ 15: Bicycling in Boston Common (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907002.html#msg907002)
№ 16: Mist on the Harbor (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907205.html#msg907205)
№ 17: Peter Moves to Montréal (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907206.html#msg907206)
№ 18: Seeing a Long-Since-Cancelled Stamp (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907207.html#msg907207)
№ 19: ... but his mind is elsewhere (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907528.html#msg907528)
№ 20: Starless Summer Night (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg907530.html#msg907530) || MIDI on YT (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxjZWHrSBk0&list=PLFZD0TBMaPuXnfPJDhCKfIhkI_1eLROX9)

Neither do I condemn thee, Op.132 for flute duet  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg916020.html#msg916020)

Sleepyheads, Wake Up!, Op.133 № 2 for brass quintet  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1080140.html#msg1080140)

A whimsical Canon:

http://www.youtube.com/v/B6xeqrcavUQ

Mussing Beethoven's hair:

http://www.youtube.com/v/3Oz5PbcpghY

Saltmarsh Stomp, Op.134 for clarinet choir in 15 parts (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg924808.html#msg924808)

http://www.youtube.com/v/7DCc2sD2KAk

Ear Buds (The dream of a young man in the woods, listening), Op.135 for symphonic band (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg922013.html#msg922013)

http://www.youtube.com/v/ZSMo90L5xJA

http://www.youtube.com/v/gnI2tdtjTFA

Darkest Doings {work-in-progress} ... or not 8)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg926870.html#msg926870)

Clarinet Sonata, Op.136, movement 1: Another Think Coming (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg950104.html#msg950104)

Clarinet Sonata, Op.136, movement 2: « Boulez est mort » (Wounding Silence) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1057361.html#msg1057361)

Clarinet Sonata, Op.136, movement 3: Unanticipated Serenity (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1061268.html#msg1061268)

Clarinet Sonata, Op.136, movement 4: Ambiguity and Overlap (Something or other, if not something else entirely) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1067098.html#msg1067098)

Clarinet Sonata, Op.136, movement 5: After a reading of "The Mysterious Stranger" (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1068621.html#msg1068621)

Op.137: A Sheaf of Bliss

Things Like Bliss, version 1 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg942768.html#msg942768), Op.137 № 1a

Things Like Bliss, version 2 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg942769.html#msg942769), Op.137 № 1b

Considering My Bliss Options (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg956812.html#msg956812), Op.137 № 2 (clarinet & horn in F) work-in-progress

Liv Plays Scrabble (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg944912.html#msg944912), Op.137 № 3 (shakuhachi & toy piano)

Out From the Unattended Baggage (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg981321.html#msg981321), Op.137 № 4 (flute, clarinet & bassoon)

sand dance (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg981347.html#msg981347), Op.137 № 5 (flute  & harp)

Oxygen Footprint, Op.138 (flute, viola & harp)  (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg994507.html#msg994507)

Brightest and Best (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg944099.html#msg944099), Op.139 № 1 (mixed choir)

Precious Lord (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg955353.html#msg955353), Op.139 № 4 (mixed choir and organ)

Paschal Carillon (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg955471.html#msg955471), Op.139 № 5 (handbell choir)

What Wondrous Love (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg955387.html#msg955387), Op.139 № 6 (mixed choir and handbells)

http://www.youtube.com/v/dXMra6BvZew

Mistaken for the Sacred, Op.141 (percussion solo & fixed media)

http://www.youtube.com/v/dcofMh91_7M

In dulci jubilo (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1000655.html#msg1000655), Op.142 № 1 (fl, hn, handbell choir, youth and adult choirs, organ)

In dulci jubilo (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1020521.html#msg1020521), Op.142 № 1a (2 fl, ob, cl, hn, ta, handbells, glock, strings, youth and adult choirs)

New Year's Carol (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1020715.html#msg1020715), Op.142 № 2 (unison choir & organ)

O Traurigkeit (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1051976.html#msg1051976), Op.142 № 7 (clarinet, choir SATB & organ)

Song of the Empty Tomb (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1051978.html#msg1051978), Op.142 № 8 (flute & handbell choir)

I Want Jesus to Walk With Me (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1063841.html#msg1063841), Op.142 № 9 (unison choir, pf, optional fl or vn obblig.)

Pavane (Memories of Packanack Lake) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1069114.html#msg1069114), Op.142 № 10 (handbell choir)

Symphony № 1 (mercy!), Op.143

i. Allegro molto (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1029730.html#msg1029730)

http://www.youtube.com/v/-WCZ77mt2aE

ii. Larghetto (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1029786.html#msg1029786)

http://www.youtube.com/v/JpI9Zr8rqW4

iii. Vivo assai (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1034212.html#msg1034212)

Nun of the Above (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1055804.html#msg1055804), Op.144 (cl/gtr/db)

Kurosawa's Scarecrow (Memories of Packanack Lake) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1079286.html#msg1079286), Op.145 (2 fl, cl, hn & fixed media)

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

Just a Smoother Glide With Thee (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1109009.html#msg1109009), Op.146 № 6 (cl unaccompanied)

http://www.youtube.com/v/20G-C9qxUMA

Paschal Carillon Games (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1132752.html#msg1132752), Op.146 № 9 (handbell choir)

http://www.youtube.com/v/Rw_foQ0FeD4

http://www.youtube.com/v/IMSFm7Ej7B0

Deep Breath, Op.147 (clarinet & strings) (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1108202.html#msg1108202)

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

Karl's Big (But Happily Incomplete) Map to the Body (Symphony № 2 for band) | mvt 1: The Nerves (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1154185.html#msg1154185)

http://www.youtube.com/v/HAK0BwHRTxM

http://www.youtube.com/v/xAu8jmII5rk

Down Along the Canal to Minerva Road (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1135572.html#msg1135572), Op.149 (C fl, alto fl, cl, hn)

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

http://www.youtube.com/v/3faGi-AztRU

A Heart So White (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1121402.html#msg1121402), Op.150 (2 vv, 3 winds, fixed media) | in progress)

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

Wistful Weed Whacker (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg1119268.html#msg1119268), Op.? № 1 (brass quartet | in progress)

http://www.youtube.com/v/pbbDOtIzuH0

http://www.youtube.com/v/954e08qYhUU

http://www.youtube.com/v/oxOa-69h5lQ

8 Oct 2013 recital at King's Chapel (http://instantencore.com/music/details.aspx?PId=5106840)

Henningmusick at ReverbNation (http://www.reverbnation.com/karlhenning).

Henningmusick at Instant Encore (http://instantencore.com/contributor/contributor.aspx?CId=5142566).

About an hour's worth of Henningmusick, too, at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1)

The 9th Ear at SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/9th-ear).


http://www.youtube.com/v/Ehy8k3cRLXM

And: Maria appears on the evening news in DC (http://www.wjla.com/articles/2014/04/cold-weather-approaches-cherry-blossoms-pass-peak-102154.html).

http://www.youtube.com/v/k_-Qhnx6vIo

Maria's harpsichord (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg922817.html#msg922817)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 02, 2018, 08:54:38 AM
In a few weeks:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on August 02, 2018, 10:09:59 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 02, 2018, 08:54:38 AM
In a few weeks:

HenningMusic taking Florida by storm!   ???   ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 11, 2018, 03:38:07 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 27, 2018, 10:32:37 AM
The decision must likely still be a process;  I spoke again with the staff at ACO, and the hope (not a certainty) is that a decision may be announced next week.  Who knows?  Ear Buds may still stand a chance.

It is now (at long last) official: three (or four) other composers' works were selected.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mahlerian on August 11, 2018, 04:08:35 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 11, 2018, 03:38:07 PM
It is now (at long last) official: three (or four) other composers' works were selected.

Shame.  You can at least take solace in the many poor selections made by prize committees over the years, knowing that what comes to be considered of merit is not always rewarded most in such contests.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 11, 2018, 05:59:50 PM
History is littered with the bones of these committee members.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 15, 2018, 12:59:03 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 14, 2018, 03:13:29 PM
Okay:  My Rapido! submission is in.  Decisions will be announced 15 Aug.

As they are going to announce the winners today, it was both courteous and professional that they notify us "losers" yesterday.

So:  0 for 2.

And my strong expectation is for Verdant Vibes to confirm the strikeout, next month.

Well, I need to take thought for October's concert, anyway.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 15, 2018, 03:24:22 PM
So, I have found three other calls to send various scores to.

I sent The Nerves to a fourth, but I expect to be disqualified, as they ask for a live recording.  I sent anyway, because I do not lack for nerve.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 16, 2018, 12:57:39 AM
Plotting will be performed in Florida this Sunday . . . three days!  The excitement is ramping up.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 16, 2018, 01:02:08 AM
http://www.youtube.com/v/FjGQlsDgtvI
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 16, 2018, 01:17:27 AM
http://www.youtube.com/v/reGBWH_my20
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 20, 2018, 04:29:50 AM
Yesterday was a musical triumph.

(Long version to come.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on August 20, 2018, 05:36:23 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 20, 2018, 04:29:50 AM
Yesterday was a musical triumph.

(Long version to come.)

Bravo, Karl! Looking forward to reading all about it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 20, 2018, 07:15:59 AM
Get it while it's hot:

http://www.youtube.com/v/Kobv4P_m_Do
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on August 20, 2018, 07:43:58 AM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on August 20, 2018, 05:36:23 AM
Bravo, Karl! Looking forward to reading all about it.

AMEN!   8)  Tell us all about it as soon as possible!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 21, 2018, 04:17:15 AM
The background is, that there is a monthly chamber music series hosted at St Paul's Episcopal in Delray Beach, curated by the church's music director (my old friend, Paul Cienniwa), and one of the requirements is, one contemporary work in each program.  In Paul's words, there is a hunger for the arts in the area, but not (yet?) a strong connection between the listenership, and living composers.  Paul made the professional acquaintance of violinist Mei Mei Luo playing together in a concert (she is concertmaster of one of the local orchestras), invited her to play a concert on the St Paul's series, and suggested my piece as the contemporary fare.

Paul invited me to come down, to give the pre-concert lecture, and to be the human face of writing new music.  We decided that he would begin the talk with a brief overview of all the rest of the program, I should have the bulk of the time to talk about my piece;  he warned me that there is a hard stop at 2:50 to give patrons a last opportunity for . . . respite before the concert itself.  Part of what I was busy with, in the week before flying south, was drawing up my notes (really, a full-ish script), practicing the timing, make adjustments both locally, and for overall timing, practice again and again, I didn't mean absolutely to memorize it, but as close a time might reasonably allow.

Sunday morning, Paul had a service to "drive" from the console, and (the summer being "off-season") he asked me to sing in the choir, which was not at all taxing for me, and very nice;  not in the least surprised that Paul leads a wonderfully smooth and liturgically apt musical component of the service—it took me back.

We stayed at the church, had packed sandwiches for lunch, I helped Paul move the harpsichord from the choir room to the sanctuary.  I used the odd patch of time to go over my notes more.

I think there may have been a hundred people in the audience.  (They didn't come for me, Mei Mei has a big fan-base here.)  Our own Jeffrey (kishnevi) came up for the event, and introduced himself before the lecture.  He was thinking of taking pictures, but wasn't sure how his new camera would behave;  I made him free to experiment during the lecture, which is only me, and agreed that it would not do to experiment with the performers.  (The earlier experimentation made a shot of the performance possible.)

The lecture itself went very well.  There was a fair level of reactive engagement, even though they did not necessarily react to each line which was meant for humor;  I felt the chemistry was reasonably good.  In the interval before the concert, Jacquie (la femme de Paul) told me she thought my lecture excellent, and (after the concert, of course) Paul too said that he was impressed.  They said (they were very nice) that the content was good, clear, that the talk was interesting and mildly "quirky," and Paul especially remarked that I was off my notes.

When Mei Mei & Paul played Plotting, they did (as you can hear above) a fantastic job with the piece, and . . . the response from the audience was overwhelmingly positive.  The lady I sat next to said that my piece was the best piece she had heard, which was written in the past 50 years, and said that she was so excited, she needed the two Bach pieces which followed to "cool down."

I had never yet had such a large audience eating out of my music's hand.  Paul & Jacquie say it is an event which people will be talking about for a couple of weeks.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on August 21, 2018, 04:29:39 AM
Awesome!
That's great, Karl. Thank you so much for sharing. And I thoroughly enjoyed watching the performance of Plotting.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 21, 2018, 04:47:45 AM
Many thanks, Greg!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 21, 2018, 04:53:40 AM
Jeffrey's shot of the start of the performance.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mahlerian on August 21, 2018, 12:46:37 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 20, 2018, 07:15:59 AM
Get it while it's hot:

http://www.youtube.com/v/Kobv4P_m_Do

I liked it.  Congrats on the successful performance!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on August 21, 2018, 12:52:01 PM
Let's get this performance shared with as many people as possible!  E-mail, Facebook, MySpace, OuterSpace, whatever!

Many thanks for the update, Karl, and let's hope for many more and greater successes soon!

And I am glad to see that GMG is working again!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 22, 2018, 03:54:20 AM
Thank you both!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 22, 2018, 01:08:38 PM
The latest/best estimate of attendance Sunday is, 126 souls.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on August 22, 2018, 02:15:14 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 22, 2018, 01:08:38 PM
The latest/best estimate of attendance Sunday is, 126 souls.

126 Musically Enriched Souls!  0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: JBS on August 22, 2018, 02:37:43 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 22, 2018, 01:08:38 PM
The latest/best estimate of attendance Sunday is, 126 souls.
Note ye that was more than the Jerusalem Quartet attracted the last time it was in SoFla.
I am quite glad to met, albeit briefly, Karl, and to have heard such a great performance of Plotting.
The Hohvaness work was good to hear...once.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 22, 2018, 05:49:35 PM
Great to see you!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 25, 2018, 03:42:03 AM
http://www.youtube.com/v/XnZwyffRdjU
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Elgarian Redux on August 25, 2018, 10:26:30 AM
Congratulations on the Plotting performance, Karl.

My suggestion for a completely integrated musical/visual experience is that the Plotting video needs to be
(a) rotated anticlockwise through 90 degrees; and then
(b) mirrored about the vertical axis.
Thus y becomes visually, as well as musically, the new x.

Affine transformations. Don'tcha just love 'em?

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 25, 2018, 04:41:03 PM
Quote from: Elgarian Redux on August 25, 2018, 10:26:30 AM
Congratulations on the Plotting performance, Karl.

My suggestion for a completely integrated musical/visual experience is that the Plotting video needs to be
(a) rotated anticlockwise through 90 degrees; and then
(b) mirrored about the vertical axis.
Thus y becomes visually, as well as musically, the new x.

Affine transformations. Don'tcha just love 'em?



The plotting thickens!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Crudblud on August 26, 2018, 12:26:53 PM
Good "Plotting", Karl. As a harpsichord enthusiast I'm always glad to see new music for the instrument whether solo or in a group. Nice piece!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 27, 2018, 06:08:09 AM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Elgarian Redux on August 27, 2018, 06:18:00 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 25, 2018, 04:41:03 PM
The plotting thickens!

If the plot thickens, then we are introducing a third dimension, z. Which will require you to compose a new piece of music: 'z is the new y'.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 27, 2018, 06:43:33 AM
No, no, I wanted to keep the textures clean!

That said, Paul remarked of one certain section of the Passacaglia, "I never knew I could have such trouble counting 3 . . . ."
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 29, 2018, 04:33:52 AM
There is no document of the lecture as actually delivered, but these were my notes (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2018/08/notes-for-lecture.html).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Elgarian Redux on August 29, 2018, 05:28:19 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 29, 2018, 04:33:52 AM
There is no document of the lecture as actually delivered, but these were my notes (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2018/08/notes-for-lecture.html).

Karl, I have taken the liberty of extracting a small section of your lecture notes, reflecting it about a vertical axis, and rotating the result clockwise through 90 degrees (as explained above). We can all now enjoy the visual (and somewhat Pythonesque) experience of y literally being the new x:

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1875/30476744898_a4948c4094_z.jpg)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 29, 2018, 05:58:39 AM
It all makes sense, now!

Good ruckusing, Sieur.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 09, 2018, 03:51:31 AM
Playing my Voluntary on "Beautiful Savior" this morning.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 13, 2018, 01:42:35 AM
Tonight is the second choir rehearsal of my sixth year with Holy Trinity United Methodist Church.  For the first four years one of my best tenors was a nonagenarian, a wonderfully cheerful fellow named Jack.  As his eyesight failed, he came to choir less and less.  I periodically rang him to see how he was doing.

On a somber note, at this past Sunday's service we learnt that Jack had died.  The choir will sing to honor him at the memorial service this Saturday, my arrangement of Precious Lord.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 13, 2018, 03:39:30 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 13, 2018, 01:42:35 AM
Tonight is the second choir rehearsal of my sixth year with Holy Trinity United Methodist Church.  For the first four years one of my best tenors was a nonagenarian, a wonderfully cheerful fellow named Jack.  As his eyesight failed, he came to choir less and less.  I periodically rang him to see how he was doing.

On a somber note, at this past Sunday's service we learnt that Jack had died.  The choir will sing to honor him at the memorial service this Saturday, my arrangement of Precious Lord.

There are more amazing people in their 90's than ever before!  My wife's aunt is 94 and drives around town, walks with no problem, speaks clearly with no memory lapses, etc.  She is easily mistaken for someone 30 years younger.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 13, 2018, 03:46:20 AM
One of the musically interesting things about Jack, who sang in choirs and choruses from his teen years, is that (when his voice broke, that is) he started out as a bass, but his range migrated up.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 17, 2018, 01:46:00 AM
Well, Triad are kind of regrouping.  We've lost more members than the normal annual attrition, did not make up those losses in the auditions, we've considered changing rehearsals from weekly on Monday evenings to a series of weekend "rehearsal-retreats," but it looks like we need to reconsider the November program.  Emergency meeting tonight.  Not truly a dire emergency, but a matter of enough importance that I eschewed scare-quotes.  Will report.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 17, 2018, 06:29:30 AM
Oh, and this is super trippy.  Something which (a) I thought was somehow lost (via various hard drives going phut of the years) forever, and yet (b) which in the back of my mind I thought I would never miss, has resurfaced:  the symphonic band arrangement of the Egyptian Dance from White Nights.  Found it in an obscure directory from some long-ago migration.  And my heart is all a-flutter, because I am planning to go to a rehearsal for the Charles River Wind Ensemble tomorrow night.

This can be no coincidence . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 17, 2018, 05:35:32 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 17, 2018, 06:29:30 AM
Oh, and this is super trippy.  Something which (a) I thought was somehow lost (via various hard drives going phut of the years) forever, and yet (b) which in the back of my mind I thought I would never miss, has resurfaced:  the symphonic band arrangement of the Egyptian Dance from White Nights.  Found it in an obscure directory from some long-ago migration.  And my heart is all a-flutter, because I am planning to go to a rehearsal for the Charles River Wind Ensemble tomorrow night.

This can be no coincidence . . . .

Randomness is at the heart of the order of the universe!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 23, 2018, 03:18:16 AM
Quote from: Cato on September 17, 2018, 05:35:32 PM
Randomness is at the heart of the order of the universe!

And now I want to scour through those electronic folders.  Not all of it will be needed, but there is the odd chance I may find one or two items I have missed over the years.

Separately, my publisher has found an apt violist to whom to pitch the Henning Sonata.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 24, 2018, 12:54:38 AM
So, my old friend (and staunch Henningmusick support) Heinrich Christensen played an organ Prelude concert (half-hour) and then accompanied a choral evensong which was the opening event of the Boston AGO conference, last night.  All the music was by Boston composers, but I do not complain that there was no music of mine.  Louise Mundinger was there, whom Mark Engelhardt first introduced me to, in a previous era, as it seems.  She has just been appointed the new M.D. at the Cathedral Church of St Paul, so I congratulated her;  I want to feel that this betokens a cultural turnaround at the Cathedral.  Louise will be the organist at the special evensong in October honoring Ethel Crawford, a well-loved fellow chorister who is retiring as Cathedral Administrator (Mark is coming back to lead the choir, which will be a particularly sweet surprise for Ethel—nobody here spill the beans, okay?)

So, a suggestion/offer I made on an offline chat thread initiated by Mark among us "Cathedral Choir alumni" has actually channeled through to the right party, and Louise is game to play my new cl/org Voluntary as part of the evensong.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Rons_talking on September 25, 2018, 07:48:56 AM
Quote from: Mahlerian on August 21, 2018, 12:46:37 PM
I liked it.  Congrats on the successful performance!

I really like this! Nice performance too!  Do you have a favourite 20th C. passacaglia?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 29, 2018, 04:31:21 AM
Quote from: Rons_talking on September 25, 2018, 07:48:56 AM
I really like this! Nice performance too!  Do you have a favourite 20th C. passacaglia?

I do not . . . my favorite tends to be, the one I've just finished listening to 8)

And:  thank you!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 29, 2018, 04:34:44 AM
With a deadline of 1 October (i.e., Monday) there is a call from the Khemia Ensemble, preference given to scores which use he entire ensemble.  So the idea is, taking Lutosławski's Lullaby and expanding it in scoring, and (since one member of the ensemble is a soprano) adding a text.  I was thinking of finding a short Whitman poem, but actually . . . now I am thinking of finding a passage from Schulte . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 29, 2018, 04:51:20 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 29, 2018, 04:34:44 AM
With a deadline of 1 October (i.e., Monday) there is a call from the Khemia Ensemble, preference given to scores which use he entire ensemble.  So the idea is, taking Lutosławski's Lullaby and expanding it in scoring, and (since one member of the ensemble is a soprano) adding a text.  I was thinking of finding a short Whitman poem, but actually . . . now I am thinking of finding a passage from Schulte . . . .


I stand ready!   8)    Check your e-mail!   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 29, 2018, 12:57:15 PM
Quote from: Cato on September 29, 2018, 04:51:20 AM

I stand ready!   8)    Check your e-mail!   0:)

Karl has a poem for his work!

Whether it qualifies as a "Lullaby"...well, that could be a matter of taste, or interpretation.   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 29, 2018, 01:09:43 PM
That suits, because . . . one wonders if the source piano-piece is a lullaby!

The accompaniment is now ready.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 30, 2018, 03:36:15 AM
I began the text setting with the final stanza (rehearsal [ I ]), and then went back to the beginning.  This is this morning's work.

More after I return from church.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 30, 2018, 04:28:38 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 30, 2018, 03:36:15 AM
I began the text setting with the final stanza (rehearsal [ I ]), and then went back to the beginning.  This is this morning's work.

More after I return from church.

Excellent melodies!  And the music for that repetition of the last line is very effective!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 30, 2018, 10:16:22 AM
Well, I think it may be done.  Watch This Space . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 30, 2018, 11:29:28 AM
Here it is:   https://soundcloud.com/karl-henning-756715731/unsteady-state-grand-lullaby (https://soundcloud.com/karl-henning-756715731/unsteady-state-grand-lullaby)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 30, 2018, 11:35:48 AM
[ Well, the deadline for submissions is Monday, 1 Oct.  As of 25 Sept, according to their Facebook page, they have already received 300+ submissions. ]
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 30, 2018, 12:40:06 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 30, 2018, 11:35:48 AM
[ Well, the deadline for submissions is Monday, 1 Oct.  As of 25 Sept, according to their Facebook page, they have already received 300+ submissions. ]

Well, it beats the lottery!   0:)

Again, you have sculpted a glittering gem!   An exquisite marriage of music with text...again!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 30, 2018, 12:46:37 PM
I was astonished, how naturally I managed to fit the text to the piece.  There is no sense, I think, of a "forced graft," but it feels as if the music was composed for this text setting.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 30, 2018, 02:00:33 PM
Quote from: Cato on September 30, 2018, 12:40:06 PM
Well, it beats the lottery!   0:)

Perhaps I shall take comfort in the wording of the call: preference will be given to scores that make use of most of our instrumentation.  My piece may be on a somewhat shorter list, thanks to this consideration.  I may stand a fair chance, yet.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 30, 2018, 03:32:54 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 30, 2018, 12:46:37 PM
I was astonished, how naturally I managed to fit the text to the piece.  There is no sense, I think, of a "forced graft," but it feels as if the music was composed for this text setting.

Well, that astonishment is shared, not in the sense that I doubted your abilities of course,  ;)  but precisely in the natural feel of everything!

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 01, 2018, 08:37:00 AM
After a cyclically unusual delay, tonight is the first Triad rehearsal.  And, therefore, our first go at It Might Happen Today.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 16, 2018, 05:18:31 AM
Quiet here.  Concert today at King's Chapel.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on October 16, 2018, 02:39:54 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 16, 2018, 05:18:31 AM
Quiet here.  Concert today at King's Chapel.

I saw that the crowd was of a good size: any video or audio?  $:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 16, 2018, 03:41:27 PM
Working on it!

http://www.youtube.com/v/S44nvu0LvM0
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 17, 2018, 12:56:18 AM
(Working my way backwards, Mistaken for the Sacred concluded the program.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 17, 2018, 01:51:20 PM
Third of the four:

http://www.youtube.com/v/f0tIxTyy-LE
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 17, 2018, 02:25:31 PM
And the concert opener:

http://www.youtube.com/v/gBcDt3_mm54
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 18, 2018, 01:10:39 AM
And at last, the return of Kurosawa's Scarecrow

http://www.youtube.com/v/2tKeyWRP5h8
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 20, 2018, 06:48:24 AM
The Evensong was not itself recorded (I do not think);  this was a rehearsal take last Sunday

http://www.youtube.com/v/cQDe3kN14sQ
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on October 21, 2018, 03:17:10 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 20, 2018, 06:48:24 AM
The Evensong was not itself recorded (I do not think);  this was a rehearsal take last Sunday

http://www.youtube.com/v/cQDe3kN14sQ


Exquisite piece!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 21, 2018, 03:36:41 AM
Thank you!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: JBS on October 21, 2018, 07:37:40 AM
Enjoyed the Voluntary, Heave Ho, Bliss Options very much
Kurosawa and Mistaken, I am afraid my general aversion to electronic interfered....
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 22, 2018, 12:59:32 AM
Thanks for listening!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 24, 2018, 01:40:19 AM
Preparations are well under way for the November Triad concerts. We're doing something a little different, a mixed program which is about half the full ensemble, half solo turns by individual singers. So this concert will include both my new It Might Happen Today (men's choir, text by eight-year-old Emma Wallingford) and Sudie Marcuse singing an abridged version of The Mystic Trumpeter (the full 20-minute piece would be incongruously great for the program). It will, therefore, also be the first Triad concert in which I play clarinet.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 31, 2018, 02:37:55 PM
Just a foretaste:

http://www.youtube.com/v/5gjq98xfJ3E
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Rons_talking on November 01, 2018, 10:16:29 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 18, 2018, 01:10:39 AM
And at last, the return of Kurosawa's Scarecrow

http://www.youtube.com/v/2tKeyWRP5h8

This is a lovely piece! I especially like the first half. The use of tape (is it still called that?) is sparkling and makes a nice composite (90% of the time Would prefer no tape sounds, but this is an exception). RR
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 01, 2018, 10:40:39 AM
Thanks, Ron!  Whenever I'm explaining "fixed media" I do resort to the old-school "tape" at need  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 03, 2018, 07:46:13 AM
Nothing serious:

http://www.youtube.com/v/Rnz0xOrHON8
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 10, 2018, 06:32:50 AM
Not anything much more serious, either:

http://www.youtube.com/v/kWIbFDwolm0
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 11, 2018, 02:14:24 PM
I have submitted Discreet Erasures (version 2). (https://www.americancomposers.org/2018/10/01/call-for-applications-sarasota-orchestra-earshot/)

I should receive notification of my rejection on 20 Dec.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: JBS on November 11, 2018, 03:25:35 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 11, 2018, 02:14:24 PM
I have submitted Discreet Erasures (version 2). (https://www.americancomposers.org/2018/10/01/call-for-applications-sarasota-orchestra-earshot/)

I should receive notification of my rejection on 20 Dec.

Your optimism overwhelms me.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 11, 2018, 03:33:30 PM
You mean, they may be late?  I expect you are right.

But, I did submit a score!  They cannot turn me down, if I do not send  8)

This must be the tenth piece I have sent to a call in 2018.  So, I consider the act of sending a piece, optimism enough.  On the other hand, there is no reason why this piece should fare any better than the other nine.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 11, 2018, 03:46:13 PM
And, today on It's Only MIDI:

http://www.youtube.com/v/h9e2O2jMlxI
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 11, 2018, 04:45:55 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 11, 2018, 03:33:30 PM
You mean, they may be late?  I expect you are right.

But, I did submit a score!  They cannot turn me down, if I do not send  8)

This must be the tenth piece I have sent to a call in 2018.  So, I consider the act of sending a piece, optimism enough.  On the other hand, there is no reason why this piece should fare any better than the other nine.

See Reply #4834 for the score!

http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg872593.html#msg872593 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,92.msg872593.html#msg872593)


Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 11, 2018, 03:46:13 PM
And, today on It's Only MIDI:

http://www.youtube.com/v/h9e2O2jMlxI


With Discreet Erasures, Karl has composed a musical novel - drama, mystery, comic episodes, fascinating characters - and it all happens under 10 minutes!  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 17, 2018, 07:41:37 AM
Third of the set.  (Soon will finish work on the second.)  (Not sure how many in the set, total.)

http://www.youtube.com/v/pugPoqCPm8U
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 19, 2018, 07:52:29 AM
And second of the set.

http://www.youtube.com/v/pM0JnwUcJFY
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 19, 2018, 04:17:13 PM
Although I am keen to swap in the superior audio, here are previews from Sunday's concert.

The piece I conducted;  composer Michael Veloso attended, and he was warmly complimentary about the performance:

http://www.youtube.com/v/cnvMNpcKQG0

Sudie Marcuse and I presented an abbreviated Mystic Trumpeter:

http://www.youtube.com/v/H14dNL0mayU

And the première of It Might Happen Today:

http://www.youtube.com/v/oXP9_mvU0g8
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Karl is in the Hospital!
Post by: Cato on November 20, 2018, 12:50:39 PM
Greetings Everyone!

I just happened to check FaceBook and Karl's wife Maria Bablyak had a post from c. 3 hours ago (i.e. between 1:30 and 2:00 P.M. E.S.T.) that says "Please pray for Karl: he has been taken to the hospital."

No other information yet: she has been in Washington D.C. working in a new venture there.  So I am not sure if she is back in Boston for Thanksgiving, or what is happening.

He had lost 30 pounds this year, and was happy to be close to 200 pounds!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on November 20, 2018, 01:00:56 PM
Trying to think positive thoughts.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: bwv 1080 on November 20, 2018, 01:15:16 PM
Damn, hoping all is well
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 20, 2018, 01:33:03 PM
Quote from: bwv 1080 on November 20, 2018, 01:15:16 PM
Damn, hoping all is well

Quote from: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on November 20, 2018, 01:00:56 PM
Trying to think positive thoughts.

I will monitor his wife's FaceBook page and my e-mail for updates!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on November 20, 2018, 01:35:39 PM
Quote from: Cato on November 20, 2018, 01:33:03 PM
I will monitor his wife's FaceBook page and my e-mail for updates!

Also watching Facebook. If she was in D.C. Maria may be traveling now.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Karl is in the Hospital!
Post by: Cato on November 20, 2018, 01:43:57 PM
Quote from: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on November 20, 2018, 01:35:39 PM
Also watching Facebook. If she was in D.C. Maria may be traveling now.

Yes, I would assume so.

Four hours since she asked for prayers!  Maria's mother lives with them, but it is unclear whether she is in D.C. or in Boston.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 20, 2018, 03:04:37 PM
Maria Bablyak, Karl's wife, just told me that he had a stroke today!

She added:

QuoteThank you, everyone. Karl is in intensive care now. Doctors told me they will be able to give some more definitive information in 24 hours. Your prayers and good wishes are very important and very much appreciated. Thank you
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Karl is in the Hospital!
Post by: Cato on November 20, 2018, 04:02:11 PM
Quote from: Cato on November 20, 2018, 03:04:37 PM
Maria Bablyak, Karl's wife, just told me that he had a stroke today!


Maria Bablyak was not in Boston, but in D.C.  She is on her way back right now.

Karl has a good number of brothers and sisters, so there should be all sorts of family help for Maria.

Right when Karl had enjoyed some of the best-received concerts in his career, and was looking forward to more!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: JBS on November 20, 2018, 04:03:03 PM
Cato, thank you for the updates.
Praying for him...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 20, 2018, 04:21:15 PM
Quote from: San Antone on November 20, 2018, 04:16:41 PM
Shocked to see this news about Karl Henning.  Thank you for the updates.  Sending a good thought.

Since Karl's wife is en route back to Boston, probably we will hear nothing more until tomorrow.  I will keep checking anyway for a few more hours.

This is so melancholy!

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: mc ukrneal on November 20, 2018, 04:40:41 PM
Just can't seem to wrap my head around it. All positive thoughts and hopes being sent his way...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: SymphonicAddict on November 20, 2018, 05:35:44 PM
I really hope everything will be good for Mr. Karl. My most positive thoughts for him and his wife.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: André on November 20, 2018, 07:09:46 PM
+ 1 to all the above comments.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mandryka on November 20, 2018, 08:42:39 PM
Shocked to read this news, I wish Karl and his family well.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: steve ridgway on November 20, 2018, 10:24:12 PM
Yes, it's a horrible thing to happen, just as well they got him to the hospital where he can be properly treated.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Harry on November 20, 2018, 10:29:04 PM
Terrible news! He will be in my prayers. Hopefully God almighty might grant him health.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: pjme on November 20, 2018, 10:35:46 PM
A stroke is a very serious medical condition.
I wish Karl and his family well.

Peter
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Zeus on November 20, 2018, 11:18:47 PM
Terrible news.  I hope you have a favorable outcome and a speedy recovery.  Best wishes.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: vandermolen on November 20, 2018, 11:31:14 PM
All strength to Karl and his wife from here - very upsetting news.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Florestan on November 21, 2018, 12:16:05 AM
Such a terrible news indeed. I pray for Karl and wish him a speedy recovery. My best thoughts to his wife and family as well.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Karl is in the Hospital!
Post by: Cato on November 21, 2018, 01:59:26 AM
Many thanks to all!  I have conveyed our distress at the news to Karl's wife, Maria Bablyak.

Last night she was on her way back to Boston: I happened to be awake at 3:30 A.M. and checked for an update, and have done so again, but nothing yet.

I offer you one of Karl's finest works as a way to pray: Nuhro, Opus 74, performed by his own Triad Choir.   You can see Karl in the back.

https://www.youtube.com/v/r2vn2PB_-9g




Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Draško on November 21, 2018, 02:03:58 AM
Horrible to hear. Best wishes for recovery.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: ritter on November 21, 2018, 02:24:57 AM
Wishing Karl a speedy and full recovery, and expressing my support to his family.

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Iota on November 21, 2018, 02:25:14 AM
Oh dear, only a newcomer but still a real jolt to read this! Very best of wishes to you, Karl, I wish you and your family strength.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: premont on November 21, 2018, 03:45:04 AM
Just now I saw these shocking news. What to say other than that he will be in my thoughts, and that I sincerely wish him a speedy recovery.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on November 21, 2018, 03:55:11 AM
This is shocking news indeed, I hope Karl will be well soon.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: bhodges on November 21, 2018, 04:00:44 AM
What awful news, very sad. Adding my wishes for better news later -- hope he makes it.

--Bruce
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on November 21, 2018, 04:27:01 AM
Thank you so much for the updates, Cato.

Sending my love and thoughts to Karl, and his family. Get well soon, friend.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 21, 2018, 04:56:26 AM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on November 21, 2018, 04:27:01 AM
Thank you so much for the updates, Cato.

Sending my love and thoughts to Karl, and his family. Get well soon, friend.

Maria Bablyak wrote a quick note to me: no news yet about anything.  You can imagine that she is drained emotionally, and said that the shock of Karl being hit by a stroke is still reverberating.

She wanted you to know how much your support means to her!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Jaakko Keskinen on November 21, 2018, 05:04:53 AM
Extremely sorry to hear about this. Get well soon, Karl!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: vandermolen on November 21, 2018, 05:13:35 AM
Thanks for the updates Leo.

Much appreciated.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on November 21, 2018, 05:20:38 AM
Devastating news.

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Florestan on November 21, 2018, 06:00:29 AM
Quote from: vandermolen on November 21, 2018, 05:13:35 AM
Thanks for the updates Leo.

Much appreciated.

+ 1.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 21, 2018, 06:25:26 AM
No problem to update you: no school today, so I can check fairly often for news from Maria Bablyak.  However, I will be gone for a few hours in the afternoon.

Maria did not say exactly when Karl was hit by the stroke yesterday, but it was during the morning.  So, 24 hours have passed.  She mentioned the great feeling of helplessness at that time, since she was several hundred miles away in Washington, D.C.

For those who might be interested in such things, the Catholic Church has proclaimed a patron saint for stroke victims: Saint Anthony Avellino.

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on November 21, 2018, 06:58:42 AM
Cato,

Thanks you very much for keeping us updated on Karl's condition. Sarge found the right word, devastating news.

By some coincidence I was reading yesterday that Handel composed his most famous works after suffering what at first appeared to be a serious stroke. Hopefully that is a good omen.

Perhaps I will listen to Beethoven's String Quartet Op 132, mvmt III Heiliger Dankgesang eines Genesenen an die Gottheit, in der Lydischen Tonart. It is the closest I get to a prayer.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: bwv 1080 on November 21, 2018, 08:10:59 AM
And Schnittke had one in 1985

Neither composer had access to modern medicine

Hoping for a fast recovery
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: cilgwyn on November 21, 2018, 08:33:12 AM
I'm very sorry to hear about Karl. He's one of the regulars. I hope he's going to get better,soon!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Luke on November 21, 2018, 09:25:03 AM
What a horrendous reason to return to GMG. Terrible news, I've thought about little else all day. All my deepest best wishes, love and thoughts go to Karl and his family. Karl's a big part of my life despite the ocean between us, and I wish I could do more than just send him my best and most heartfelt wishes for his recovery.

Thank you so much, Leo, for letting me know about this via Philippa. You, too, are a true friend, as ever.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 21, 2018, 09:34:05 AM
Quote from: Luke on November 21, 2018, 09:25:03 AM
What a horrendous reason to return to GMG. Terrible news, I've thought about little else all day. All my deepest best wishes, love and thoughts go to Karl and his family. Karl's a big part of my life despite the ocean between us, and I wish I could do more than just send him my best and most heartfelt wishes for his recovery.

Thank you so much, Leo, for letting me know about this via Philippa. You, too, are a true friend, as ever.

Greetings Luke!  And Everyone else!

Maria's  message this morning contained no details about anything, except that she felt overwhelmed, helpless, and everything else one would normally feel. 

Some people on FaceBook are publishing their telephone numbers to push Maria into giving them more information.

I understand the impatience: Impatience is the handmaiden of worry and concern.

However, I think there is nothing to report: possibly he is (still) unconscious (?).

And...

If you can find the time to stay with us, Luke, I believe we would all appreciate it!  Your musical works are most impressive.  A good number of new people would be more than interested in them.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on November 21, 2018, 09:42:46 AM
Knowing nothing of Karl's medical condition, I think it is a common procedure to maintain a patient with brain injury under anesthesia during the initial phase of treatment. Preventing or resolving swelling of the brain a primary goal.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Wanderer on November 21, 2018, 10:10:21 AM
This is shocking. Hoping for a full and speedy recovery.

And thank you, Cato, for the updates.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 21, 2018, 12:59:15 PM
Quote from: Wanderer on November 21, 2018, 10:10:21 AM
This is shocking. Hoping for a full and speedy recovery.

And thank you, Cato, for the updates.

I wish I had something to tell you (5:00 P.M. E.S.T.), but Maria has not sent anything to me, nor has she written anything on FaceBook.

She has my telephone number now, so perhaps later this evening she will have some (good) news.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 21, 2018, 01:09:59 PM
Quote from: Cato on November 21, 2018, 12:59:15 PM
I wish I had something to tell you (5:00 P.M. E.S.T.), but Maria has not sent anything to me, nor has she written anything on FaceBook.

She has my telephone number now, so perhaps later this evening she will have some (good) news.

Of course!  Three minutes ago Maria sent an update via FaceBook that she "would let Karl know" that many people wanted to contact him, and that she agreed with me that strokes can be worse than heart attacks.

I await a longer response.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Karl is stable...
Post by: Cato on November 21, 2018, 01:17:28 PM
Another short message from Karl's wife:  he is "more stable" right now, but has developed pneumonia!

The incubation period for pneumonia is at least a week, so he must have already contracted it: perhaps it led somehow to the stroke?

Anyway, he is still alive, and seems to be conscious.  That is very good news!

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: bwv 1080 on November 21, 2018, 01:19:58 PM
Yes, great news thanks for the update
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: schnittkease on November 21, 2018, 01:34:22 PM
Glad to know he's conscious!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Karl is stable...
Post by: André on November 21, 2018, 01:53:23 PM
Quote from: Cato on November 21, 2018, 01:17:28 PM
Another short message from Karl's wife:  he is "more stable" right now, but has developed pneumonia!

The incubation period for pneumonia is at least a week, so he must have already contracted it: perhaps it led somehow to the stroke?

Anyway, he is still alive, and seems to be conscious.  That is very good news!

In reverse, the stroke may trigger swallowing (deglutition) problems which rapidly cause an aspiration pneumonia. Whatever the case is, both conditions are serious. I pray he gets over both issues and fully recovers.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Karl is stable...
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on November 21, 2018, 02:00:11 PM
Quote from: Cato on November 21, 2018, 01:17:28 PM
The incubation period for pneumonia is at least a week, so he must have already contracted it: perhaps it led somehow to the stroke?

I think the incubation period you refer to would apply to infection by another infected person. I think pneumonia can arise  more quickly from aspiration or use of a ventilator. Hospitals are full of nasty bugs.

At this point we have very little information to constrain our hopes or our fears for Karl.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Todd on November 21, 2018, 02:18:27 PM
This is terrible, sad news.  It's good to read that Karl is conscious.  I wish him a speedy and full recovery.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: vandermolen on November 21, 2018, 03:16:19 PM
Quote from: schnittkease on November 21, 2018, 01:34:22 PM
Glad to know he's conscious!
+1
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: SymphonicAddict on November 21, 2018, 03:53:10 PM
Thanks Cato for the updates. Much appreciated. Good to know Karl's health is improving little by little, despite of contracting pneumonia.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: A Little Update
Post by: Cato on November 21, 2018, 04:21:24 PM
I contacted the artist Irina Pisarenko, Karl's mother-in-law, and she verified that Karl today "feels a little better."

This would also indicate that he is conscious at least.

Concerning the pneumonia: yes, hospitals are full of disease these days.  To develop it in one day seems unlikely, but...who knows?

Irina Pisarenko
expressed her great happiness that so many have sent prayers and wishes and hopes to the Henning family.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Critical Update About Thursday
Post by: Cato on November 21, 2018, 06:02:20 PM
About 15 minutes ago Karl's wife sent this:


Quote Here is an update. Karl is still fighting for his life. Doctor just told me that tomorrow is a critical day, it will be more clear how he really is. That's the day when people who had a stroke might get worse.... extra dose of prayers and good energy is needed to help Karl



Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: bhodges on November 21, 2018, 08:01:07 PM
Thank you, Cato, for the updates. Much appreciated and again, hoping for good news.

--Bruce
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: GioCar on November 21, 2018, 08:05:41 PM
Terribly sorry to read all that. All my prayers are with him.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: vandermolen on November 21, 2018, 10:20:12 PM
Quote from: Brewski on November 21, 2018, 08:01:07 PM
Thank you, Cato, for the updates. Much appreciated and again, hoping for good news.

--Bruce

+1
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Harry on November 21, 2018, 11:08:50 PM
This day will be critical for him, so my prayers are send up, and in our church will be prayers too for Karl and his family. Hopefully he pulls through. I wish that with all my heart, and many with me!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 22, 2018, 03:58:26 AM
Greetings on the American Celebration of Thanksgiving!

No news overnight, so we will go with the old and optimistic "no news is good news."

I offer this for your contemplation:

https://www.youtube.com/v/xcGj8e6yw44
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on November 22, 2018, 04:55:55 AM
Quote from: Cato on November 22, 2018, 03:58:26 AM
Greetings on the American Celebration of Thanksgiving!

No news overnight, so we will go with the old and optimistic "no news is good news."

I offer this for your contemplation:

https://www.youtube.com/v/xcGj8e6yw44


Thank you as always, Leo. Listening to Karl's beautiful Agnus Dei, thankful for such wonderful music.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Traverso on November 22, 2018, 08:58:52 AM
Quote from: Todd on November 21, 2018, 02:18:27 PM
This is terrible, sad news.  It's good to read that Karl is conscious.  I wish him a speedy and full recovery.

+1
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on November 22, 2018, 02:27:47 PM
It has been on my mind almost continuously since hearing the the dreadful report. I hope we will hear good news soon.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 22, 2018, 03:20:20 PM
Quote from: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on November 22, 2018, 02:27:47 PM
It has been on my mind almost continuously since hearing the the dreadful report. I hope we will hear good news soon.

Amen!  0:)

However...so far...nothing except speculation.  I have sent messages to both Karl's wife and mother-in-law, but have received nothing.  I have also sent a message to his brother, and am hoping for a response from him.

I have been checking hourly and even more than that.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Update on Karl Nov. 22 9:30 P.M.
Post by: Cato on November 22, 2018, 05:33:47 PM
From Karl's wife Maria:

Quote

An update. Today went without much of development either way. Some things are slightly worse but I was told that it's within normal after such a serious stroke Karl had. There is still danger 5-7 days after the stroke so the worst part is not over yet.... not much can be done by doctors now besides monitoring closely and sustaining his life.

I told Karl about tremendous support everyone is showing, told him what you write. He remembered all names and was touched.

He is still very very weak. Falls asleep every few minutes. Can't eat or drink yet.

Once again, many many thanks!


My emphasis above: that would be a good sign, I would think.

So, let us continue to hope and pray for the best!

Such a terrible thing: Karl had just experienced one of the best concert successes with his Triad Choir!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: JBS on November 22, 2018, 05:37:22 PM
No obvious memory problems is a good sign.
Please let Maria and Karl that we all remain, at least in spirit, with them.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Update on Karl Nov. 22 9:30 P.M.
Post by: Gurn Blanston on November 22, 2018, 05:59:46 PM
Quote from: Cato on November 22, 2018, 05:33:47 PM
From Karl's wife Maria:

My emphasis above: that would be a good sign, I would think.

So, let us continue to hope and pray for the best!

Such a terrible thing: Karl had just experienced one of the best concert successes with his Triad Choir!

I am delighted you have written with good news, Leo. It has all been quite depressing till now. I took the most positive step I could and wrote him a DM on Facebook. I am wholly confident he will read it one day. Meantime, we watch and wait.  :blank:

8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ken B on November 22, 2018, 06:40:08 PM
Quote from: JBS on November 22, 2018, 05:37:22 PM
No obvious memory problems is a good sign.
Please let Maria and Karl that we all remain, at least in spirit, with them.
So is being able to speak. I guess I am only inferring he did.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: (poco) Sforzando on November 22, 2018, 06:49:44 PM
Very sorry to hear this. I learned the news only a few minutes ago (11pm Thanksgiving) from Facebook. Please add my name to the list of well-wishers. I've known Karl from the forum for many years, though we've met in person only a couple of times.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: steve ridgway on November 22, 2018, 08:18:08 PM
It's great to hear Karl is remembering names Cato. Thanks for getting in touch through his wife, it must be a comfort for him to hear there are people out there who are concerned.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on November 22, 2018, 08:50:56 PM
Thank you for the update, Cato. The situation sounds grave, but leaves room for hope.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: vandermolen on November 22, 2018, 10:40:56 PM
Quote from: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on November 22, 2018, 08:50:56 PM
Thank you for the update, Cato. The situation sounds grave, but leaves room for hope.

Thanks from me too Leo.

There does seem to be a glimmer of hope which is encouraging.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Update on Karl Nov. 22 9:30 P.M.
Post by: Florestan on November 22, 2018, 10:44:22 PM
Quote from: Cato on November 22, 2018, 05:33:47 PM
My emphasis above: that would be a good sign, I would think.

Quote from: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on November 22, 2018, 08:50:56 PM
The situation sounds grave, but leaves room for hope.

+ 1.

And many thanks, Leo.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Update from Karl's Brother Nov. 23
Post by: Cato on November 23, 2018, 01:49:38 AM
Some generally good news from one of Karl's brothers:

Quote

Yesterday he had physical therapy and they got him to stand by his bed: considering that the day before he couldn't move his arm, the progress is huge.

As of yesterday he hadn't eaten because he cannot swallow yet. His speech is slurred and hard to understand. He is in ICU and being watched carefully: many CAT  scans to watch for brain swelling and bleeding.

I will talk to his nurse again tomorrow, I'll forward any word to you.


My emphasis above: as always, I try to be optimistic!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: amw on November 23, 2018, 02:18:17 AM
Given the prognosis after a stroke or TIA this is definitely a very hopeful sign—working on regaining motor function immediately through the following days goes a long way towards foreclosing the possibility of permanent impairment, and can cut the recovery period from years to months.

My best wishes to Karl and his family for continued improvement. It sounds like he is receiving a high standard of care.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Update from Karl's Brother Nov. 23
Post by: Florestan on November 23, 2018, 02:44:36 AM
Quote from: Cato on November 23, 2018, 01:49:38 AM
Some generally good news from one of Karl's brothers:

My emphasis above: as always, I try to be optimistic!

Definitely good news. Eagerly awaiting for more such.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on November 23, 2018, 02:54:09 AM
That's great news.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: mc ukrneal on November 23, 2018, 03:55:43 AM
Good news is most definitely welcome! Let's hope it continues!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 23, 2018, 04:25:33 AM
Quote from: amw on November 23, 2018, 02:18:17 AM
Given the prognosis after a stroke or TIA this is definitely a very hopeful sign—working on regaining motor function immediately through the following days goes a long way towards foreclosing the possibility of permanent impairment, and can cut the recovery period from years to months.

My best wishes to Karl and his family for continued improvement. It sounds like he is receiving a high standard of care.

I do hope so!  The inability to swallow set off huge bells in my head, because my mother (to be sure, she was 80 years old) lost the swallowing reflex  after a heart operation.  She was supposed to have a therapist work with her on regaining the ability.

Such therapy never came!  When we asked and then complained to the hospital about this, a therapist finally showed up...once!  The hospital then insisted that the therapy did not work and inserted a feeding tube...

...which (I think) contributed to my mother's 3-month decline and her death, because the feeding tube of course became infected at the nursing home, where she was transferred.

Hospitals often do what is convenient for them, and not necessarily proper for the patient.

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: vandermolen on November 23, 2018, 06:30:18 AM
The standing up by the bed sounds encouraging - so I'm kind of hanging on to that for the time being and hoping for news, from our devoted reporter Leo, of further improvement.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Florestan on November 23, 2018, 06:44:43 AM
Quote from: vandermolen on November 23, 2018, 06:30:18 AM
The standing up by the bed sounds encouraging

Absolutely and so does the fact that he can remember names, apparently even GMG usernames. Let's pray and hope for further improvement!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on November 23, 2018, 07:44:53 AM
Recovery will be a long road. At least things are moving in the right direction.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Jaakko Keskinen on November 23, 2018, 07:49:08 AM
Quote from: Florestan on November 23, 2018, 06:44:43 AM
Absolutely and so does the fact that he can remember names, apparently even GMG usernames. Let's pray and hope for further improvement!

+1
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: (poco) Sforzando on November 23, 2018, 09:13:55 AM
Quote from: Cato on November 23, 2018, 04:25:33 AM
I do hope so!  The inability to swallow set off huge bells in my head, because my mother (to be sure, she was 80 years old) lost the swallowing reflex  after a heart operation.  She was supposed to have a therapist work with her on regaining the ability.

Such therapy never came!  When we asked and then complained to the hospital about this, a therapist finally showed up...once!  The hospital then insisted that the therapy did not work and inserted a feeding tube...

...which (I think) contributed to my mother's 3-month decline and her death, because the feeding tube of course became infected at the nursing home, where she was transferred.

Hospitals often do what is convenient for them, and not necessarily proper for the patient.


The swallowing reflex is more complicated than we may imagine. My father, now 93, lost the ability to swallow following radiation for throat cancer. Even with a lot of physical therapy he must now be nourished by a feeding tube.

Does anybody know where Karl is being hospitalized? It is certainly too early now for visitors, but I'm close enough to Boston that I'd consider a trip up there when he's in better shape.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 23, 2018, 10:39:09 AM
Quote from: (poco) Sforzando on November 23, 2018, 09:13:55 AM

The swallowing reflex is more complicated than we may imagine. My father, now 93, lost the ability to swallow following radiation for throat cancer. Even with a lot of physical therapy he must now be nourished by a feeding tube.

Does anybody know where Karl is being hospitalized? It is certainly too early now for visitors, but I'm close enough to Boston that I'd consider a trip up there when he's in better shape.

No, I don't know: I will ask his brother for that information.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Brian on November 23, 2018, 12:45:10 PM
I've been following this thread with fear and hope and dismay all mixed up in a cocktail. This latest word about physical therapy starting, showing the beginning of a road back, is very heartening and inspiring. I'm sure that path to recovery won't be a straight line, but I am hopeful that our Karl will be here again some day.

Agree with all the sentiments shared here already.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Latest Update
Post by: Cato on November 23, 2018, 01:14:29 PM
Quote from: Brian on November 23, 2018, 12:45:10 PM
I've been following this thread with fear and hope and dismay all mixed up in a cocktail. This latest word about physical therapy starting, showing the beginning of a road back, is very heartening and inspiring. I'm sure that path to recovery won't be a straight line, but I am hopeful that our Karl will be here again some day.

Agree with all the sentiments shared here already.

From Karl's wife a few minutes ago:

Quote

Today some things are encouraging, some discouraging... in about a week he will be in less danger.


Maria once more sends her appreciation for all the good wishes and prayers!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Papy Oli on November 24, 2018, 05:29:53 AM
Only just seen this awful news. My best wishes to Karl and his wife and family for his full recovery.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 24, 2018, 05:56:58 AM
Keeping Karl in mind...

I have asked his wife Maria whether he reacts to music: perhaps that has not been tried yet?

I recall the fairly famous story about comedian and cartoon-voice man Mel Blanc, who in the 1960's was in a terrible car crash, which put him into a coma.

For days he was unresponsive to anything.  One day, one of his doctors got the idea to ask him:

"So, Bugs Bunny, how are you doing today?"

And...in the Bugs Bunny voice!...Mel Blanc said: "Ehhh. not so good, Doc!  How about you?" 

Eventually he recovered and went back to work!   8)



Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Latest Update Nov. 24 11:00 A.M. E.S.T.
Post by: Cato on November 24, 2018, 07:02:56 AM
From Maria, Karl's wife:

Quote

Thank you for the messages, I tell Karl and I know friends love him, and their attention and concern encourage him to recover. Communication makes me feel that I'm not alone in this tragedy.

Yes, Karl does respond to music. A friend brought a small player and few disks. Karl asked also to bring his speakers so he can listen to music through his phone. He has full reaction to music, knows what pieces sound like and remembers composers. The condition he has now called "neglect" is mostly about his physical condition.


So most of that is good news! 

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Latest Update Nov. 24 11:00 A.M. E.S.T.
Post by: Florestan on November 24, 2018, 07:05:50 AM
Quote from: Cato on November 24, 2018, 07:02:56 AM
From Maria, Karl's wife:

So most of that is good news!

It's excellent news!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Latest Update Nov. 24 11:00 A.M. E.S.T.
Post by: Gurn Blanston on November 24, 2018, 07:20:02 AM
Quote from: Florestan on November 24, 2018, 07:05:50 AM
It's excellent news!

Excellent indeed! Better than we could have hoped for. :)

8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Latest Update Nov. 24 11:00 A.M. E.S.T.
Post by: Cato on November 24, 2018, 08:00:42 AM
Quote from: Cato on November 24, 2018, 07:02:56 AM
From Maria, Karl's wife:

QuoteThe condition he has now called "neglect" is mostly about his physical condition.


Concerning the term "neglect" in stroke victims: it can involve either hemisphere, or both.

Quote

Have you seen your stroke survivor leave food on half of their plate? Forget to put their recovering arm into a shirt sleeve? Bump into the door jam with the left side of their wheelchair? Not turn their head in your direction when you speak? If you have noticed any of these things, you've very likely witnessed one-side neglect. (see Possible Causes of One-Side Neglect)

One-side neglect can be very frustrating and is often misunderstood. Neglect is more than not being able to use the recovering side. Think of it as a lack of awareness of that side. This common effect of stroke can reduce the possibility of independent living and increase potential of painful injury. However, there are several things that you can do to help a person improve awareness of their recovering side.
Improving Awareness

Whatever the reason for someone's lack of awareness of one side, everyone (including family members, caregivers, nurses or visiting friends and relatives) can be helpful. Everything you do and how you do it helps improve awareness of the neglected side. Take every opportunity, large or small, to help them "tune in" to that side.



There is some indication that Karl's right hemisphere might be involved with this. 


See:

http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/LifeAfterStroke/RegainingIndependence/EmotionalBehavioralChallenges/One-side-Neglect-Improving-Awareness-to-Speed-Recovery_UCM_309735_Article.jsp# (http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/LifeAfterStroke/RegainingIndependence/EmotionalBehavioralChallenges/One-side-Neglect-Improving-Awareness-to-Speed-Recovery_UCM_309735_Article.jsp#)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Latest Update Nov. 24 11:00 A.M. E.S.T.
Post by: Florestan on November 24, 2018, 09:37:32 AM
Quote from: Cato on November 24, 2018, 08:00:42 AM


Concerning the term "neglect" in stroke victims: it can involve either hemisphere, or both.


There is some indication that Karl's right hemisphere might be involved with this. 


See:

http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/LifeAfterStroke/RegainingIndependence/EmotionalBehavioralChallenges/One-side-Neglect-Improving-Awareness-to-Speed-Recovery_UCM_309735_Article.jsp# (http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/LifeAfterStroke/RegainingIndependence/EmotionalBehavioralChallenges/One-side-Neglect-Improving-Awareness-to-Speed-Recovery_UCM_309735_Article.jsp#)

According to what we know by now: Karl is conscious, can stand, can recognize names and usernames, can communicate (albeit slowly). This is excellent news and hopefully leaves plenty of room for further improvement. Deo gratias!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Latest Update Nov. 24 11:00 A.M. E.S.T.
Post by: JBS on November 24, 2018, 09:39:53 AM
Quote from: Florestan on November 24, 2018, 09:37:32 AM
According to what we know by now: Karl is conscious, can stand, can recognize names and usernames, can communicate (albeit slowly). AfaIc, this is excellent news and hopefully leaves plenty of room for further improvement. Deo gratias!

Amen!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Latest Update Nov. 24 11:00 A.M. E.S.T.
Post by: (poco) Sforzando on November 24, 2018, 10:06:03 AM
Quote from: Florestan on November 24, 2018, 09:37:32 AM
According to what we know by now: Karl is conscious, can stand, can recognize names and usernames, can communicate (albeit slowly). This is excellent news and hopefully leaves plenty of room for further improvement. Deo gratias!


Yay!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 24, 2018, 10:13:00 AM
From one of Karl's colleagues Sudie Marcuse :

Quote

I am keeping Karl in my thoughts and heart, as are everyone in Triad. Remembering the great joy of singing his piece "Mystic Trumpeter" with him last weekend! My deepest sympathy to you, and hope and faith for his full recovery.


https://www.youtube.com/v/7RhH161HhlA&t=11s



Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: vandermolen on November 24, 2018, 11:11:23 AM
Am cautiously optimistic that Karl will, sooner or later, be able to read all this himself. Loved the Bugs Bunny story.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: bwv 1080 on November 24, 2018, 12:04:18 PM
Great to hear that while serious, the prognosis for recovery appears good.  Hard to post here about mundane music topics, this forum would be a very poorer place without Karl
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Iota on November 24, 2018, 12:06:19 PM
I have little experience of these things, but those do indeed seem like positive signs. Wishing you many more of them! :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on November 24, 2018, 06:58:25 PM
I wasn't going to come to this forum again until I got a message via Facebook from Scarpia (or whatever his screen name is now) telling me about Karl's condition. Let me say that Karl is one of the nicest guys on this forum. He had forgiven me after I made a complete ass of myself and said something to him that was completely wrong-headed and boorish. He and I have gotten along famously ever since this incident and he's one of the only members on this forum that has actually wanted to genuinely be my friend with no pretense or anything of that sort. I'm completely saddened to hear this has happened and I wish him nothing but the best in his road to recovery. My only hope is that he's up on his feet and fully functioning so he can live his life again.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on November 24, 2018, 07:53:47 PM
I think when Karl returns he'll want to see you here, MI.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: steve ridgway on November 24, 2018, 08:19:43 PM
It's very good to hear the damage seems to be limited to something physical that can be managed and that there are techniques to recover from. Also that Karl is still able to enjoy music. I certainly wouldn't want to be lying in hospital without any music to listen to - unless it was hospital radio ;).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: vandermolen on November 24, 2018, 09:12:48 PM
Quote from: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on November 24, 2018, 07:53:47 PM
I think when Karl returns he'll want to see you here, MI.
+1
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Zeus on November 24, 2018, 11:52:20 PM
Quote from: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on November 24, 2018, 07:53:47 PM
I think when Karl returns he'll want to see you here, MI.

+2
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Comments from Maria, Karl's Wife
Post by: Cato on November 25, 2018, 02:20:14 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on November 24, 2018, 06:58:25 PM
I wasn't going to come to this forum again until I got a message via Facebook from Scarpia (or whatever his screen name is now) telling me about Karl's condition. Let me say that Karl is one of the nicest guys on this forum. He had forgiven me after I made a complete ass of myself and said something to him that was completely wrong-headed and boorish. He and I have gotten along famously ever since this incident and he's one of the only members on this forum that has actually wanted to genuinely be my friend with no pretense or anything of that sort. I'm completely saddened to hear this has happened and I wish him nothing but the best in his road to recovery. My only hope is that he's up on his feet and fully functioning so he can live his life again.

I cannot verify that Karl's wife visits this website and reads things to him from it, and so I will pass along your sentiments to her directly.

She wrote this late last night:

Quote

This year Thanksgiving...frustrating, unfair the least to say. How could I give thanks when life brings such hard blows within minutes? Yet, through this tragedy I found how many people care and how many great friends we have. I'm grateful for all the love and support Karl, mom, and I are receiving in this difficult hour


"Mom" is her mother, who is also an artist, Irina Pisarenko.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: André on November 25, 2018, 05:34:31 AM
Karl is on the way to recovery and time will dictate progress. Having friends around - physically or through cyberspace - will be a positive factor. Good vibes to him and his family ! 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: cilgwyn on November 25, 2018, 07:45:58 AM
Quote from: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on November 24, 2018, 07:53:47 PM
I think when Karl returns he'll want to see you here, MI.
Me,too! I miss your contributions!

I'm very glad to hear that Karl is making progress. :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: vandermolen on November 25, 2018, 10:27:26 PM
Quote from: André on November 25, 2018, 05:34:31 AM
Karl is on the way to recovery and time will dictate progress. Having friends around - physically or through cyberspace - will be a positive factor. Good vibes to him and his family !
+1
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: November 26
Post by: Cato on November 26, 2018, 01:22:32 AM
From Karl's wife, Maria Bablyak, we have a little news, which she wrote very late last night:


Quote

An update. Karl was moved from intensive care unit to less intensive care. Not regular hospital room yet, but a transitional step. He was okay last night, then felt worse during the day, I was worried, but toward the end of the day he was better again. He is listening to music a little bit, but gets tired fast.


No word on the swallowing problem: long holiday weekends are not the best time for treatment at hospitals, or at least the ones in my experience and from the experiences of friends and acquaintances across the country.   

(That includes the opinions of doctors themselves!  ;)  )

Perhaps this week things will start to percolate!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: pjme on November 26, 2018, 02:43:05 AM
 "Having friends around - physically or through cyberspace - will be a positive factor. Good vibes to him and his family ! "

That's the spirit!

Peter
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: vandermolen on November 26, 2018, 03:43:51 AM
Good news about the 'not-so-intensive-care'.
Am pleased to hear this.
Also, listening to music sounds encouraging.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 26, 2018, 12:31:48 PM
No updates or hints of any kind yet about what is happening...or not happening!

Maria's updates in recent days have arrived very late at night, in some cases after midnight.  So we might not have any news until tomorrow morning.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on November 26, 2018, 01:11:56 PM
We are almost a week from the event. This is probably the transition from the crisis to the slow process of recovery.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: ritter on November 26, 2018, 01:30:08 PM
Quote from: Cato on November 26, 2018, 12:31:48 PM
No updates or hints of any kind yet about what is happening...or not happening!

Maria's updates in recent days have arrived very late at night, in some cases after midnight.  So we might not have any news until tomorrow morning.
Many thanks, Cato, for being on top of this, and for acting as a link between Karl's friends here in GMG and his family. Much appreciated!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: vandermolen on November 26, 2018, 02:09:02 PM
Quote from: ritter on November 26, 2018, 01:30:08 PM
Many thanks, Cato, for being on top of this, and for acting as a link between Karl's friends here in GMG and his family. Much appreciated!

+1 absolutely!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Latest Update Nov. 26th
Post by: Cato on November 26, 2018, 02:11:01 PM
Karl's mother-in-law has written that he is "a little better today" but "not good yet."  Tomorrow she thinks/hopes will be his last "critical day," i.e. if any further complications occur after a stroke, they usually happen within a week.

Quote from: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on November 26, 2018, 01:11:56 PM
We are almost a week from the event. This is probably the transition from the crisis to the slow process of recovery.

That would seem to be the case, given the information above.

Quote from: ritter on November 26, 2018, 01:30:08 PM
Many thanks, Cato, for being on top of this, and for acting as a link between Karl's friends here in GMG and his family. Much appreciated!

Quote from: vandermolen on November 26, 2018, 02:09:02 PM
+1 absolutely!

You are quite welcome!  It really is not a problem: I become obsessive very quickly about such things!   ;)

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Message from Karl
Post by: Cato on November 26, 2018, 03:31:48 PM
Via Maria Bablyak:

Quote

Karl
asked me to let everyone know that he feels your love and support and that it helps him on his way to recovery.


So, he is cognizant of our well-wishing and prayerfulness!   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: André on November 26, 2018, 03:53:12 PM
Hurrah ! It seems that the morale is up, then !
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on November 26, 2018, 04:10:59 PM
Quote from: vandermolen on November 26, 2018, 02:09:02 PM
+1 absolutely!

+2
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Update from Karl's Wife Nov. 26th 9:25 P.M.
Post by: Cato on November 26, 2018, 05:27:16 PM
Here is the latest -and good! - news!

Quote

Today Karl was moved to the regular care due to his improving condition. Still a long way to a full recovery. He'll have to relearn some things.


I will attempt to glean exactly which things he will need to re-learn!  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on November 26, 2018, 11:36:21 PM
I found the following updates from Maria on facebook:

QuoteHe can swallow somewhat, slowly so far only a special diet but on his own.

QuoteI hope fatigue will not become a chronic issue for Karl and he'll relearn simple movements fast.

So swallowing remains an issue, but seems to be improving. Gross motor skills seem to be a subject of physical therapy.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: vandermolen on November 26, 2018, 11:48:44 PM
Quote from: André on November 26, 2018, 03:53:12 PM
Hurrah ! It seems that the morale is up, then !

Yes, lovely to know.
:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Good News Nov. 27th 6:05 A.M.
Post by: Cato on November 27, 2018, 02:11:40 AM
Maria sent a message that Karl can now swallow, albeit with a qualification...


Quote

He can swallow somewhat, slowly so far, only a special diet, but on his own.


She is also hopeful that he will re-learn basic tasks fairly quickly.

So, that is good news indeed!  0:)

The swallowing had me concerned, because my mother had lost the ability after an operation, and never regained it.  The lack led to her death.

So I am especially happy for Karl, because of that experience!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Florestan on November 27, 2018, 02:40:56 AM
Very good news indeed! Hopefully there's more to come.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Good News Nov. 27th 6:05 A.M.
Post by: premont on November 27, 2018, 03:30:27 AM
Quote from: Cato on November 27, 2018, 02:11:40 AM
Maria sent a message that Karl can now swallow, albeit with a qualification...


She is also hopeful that he will re-learn basic tasks fairly quickly.

So, that is good news indeed!  0:)

The swallowing had me concerned, because my mother had lost the ability after an operation, and never regained it.  The lack led to her death.

So I am especially happy for Karl, because of that experience!

Thanks, Cato, for your regular updates.

I am very happy to hear the good news.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Good News Nov. 27th 6:05 A.M.
Post by: Gurn Blanston on November 27, 2018, 04:25:38 AM
Quote from: Cato on November 27, 2018, 02:11:40 AM
Maria sent a message that Karl can now swallow, albeit with a qualification...


She is also hopeful that he will re-learn basic tasks fairly quickly.

So, that is good news indeed!  0:)

The swallowing had me concerned, because my mother had lost the ability after an operation, and never regained it.  The lack led to her death.

So I am especially happy for Karl, because of that experience!

That IS good news. It was a big concern for me, also, because I very recently lost a friend in Colorado who had that issue severely and it made dealing with every other aspect of rehab that much more difficult. Thanks for the information, Leo. :)

8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: ritter on November 27, 2018, 04:51:19 AM
So glad to read that things seem to be improving for Karl!  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Jaakko Keskinen on November 27, 2018, 05:57:35 AM
Glad to hear about the good news!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Good News Nov. 27th 6:05 A.M.
Post by: Cato on November 27, 2018, 06:47:11 AM
Quote from: Gurn Blanston on November 27, 2018, 04:25:38 AM
That IS good news. It was a big concern for me, also, because I very recently lost a friend in Colorado who had that issue severely and it made dealing with every other aspect of rehab that much more difficult. Thanks for the information, Leo. :)

8)

Amen!  What was doubly frustrating about my mother's case, was that she was given precisely ONE session of therapy to help her regain the ability.  The hospital declared that she would therefore never swallow and insisted on inserting a "feeding tube" into her stomach.  She was dead from an infection two months later.

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Good News Nov. 27th 6:05 A.M.
Post by: Gurn Blanston on November 27, 2018, 07:11:12 AM
Quote from: Cato on November 27, 2018, 06:47:11 AM
Amen!  What was doubly frustrating about my mother's case, was that she was given precisely ONE session of therapy to help her regain the ability.  The hospital declared that she would therefore never swallow and insisted on inserting a "feeding tube" into her stomach.  She was dead from an infection two months later.

Medical omniscience is a modern curse which should be eradicated right at the med school level. Fatal hubris is not often enough fatal to the sinner... :-\

8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on November 27, 2018, 09:49:09 AM
Just saw this update from Maria on Facebook:

QuoteKarl will be moved to the acute rehab as soon as paperwork is ready. There are only 2 such rehabs in our area, one in Charlestown and one in Woburn. Not sure which one will have a bed. Acute rehab is like hospital but with a team of specialists working specifically on restoring all functions in particular with stroke survivors.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: JBS on November 27, 2018, 10:05:58 AM
Quote from: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on November 27, 2018, 09:49:09 AM
Just saw this update from Maria on Facebook:

My uncle was in the one in Charlestown for a while, after a bad fall.  It's a very good one.  I know nothing about the one in Woburn, but of course it has a definite advantage in being close to home for Maria and Karl.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 27, 2018, 12:03:02 PM
Quote from: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on November 27, 2018, 09:49:09 AM
Just saw this update from Maria on Facebook:

Thanks!  All things FaceBook, etc. are blocked at my school, for obvious reasons.  SO I can only check messages via FaceBook at home.

I sent an e-mail to Maria with some specific questions, which I hope, if Time allows, she will be able to answer.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on November 27, 2018, 01:43:32 PM
Quote from: Cato on November 27, 2018, 12:03:02 PM
Thanks!  All things FaceBook, etc. are blocked at my school, for obvious reasons.  SO I can only check messages via FaceBook at home.

I sent an e-mail to Maria with some specific questions, which I hope, if Time allows, she will be able to answer.

Many thanks for your reporting on Karl's condition through your network of sources!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 27, 2018, 02:44:48 PM
Maria Bablyak wrote the following in the afternoon:

Quote

Mom and I are still very concerned and trying to help Karl get back on his feet as much as we can.

Need help tomorrow, Wednesday to drive mom to the MGH for her doctor's appointments from Lahey clinic in Burlington and back. I need to be with Karl.




Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: JBS on November 27, 2018, 03:07:30 PM
For those who would like to send a get-well card or note to Karl, his address is findable at whitepages.com. (He lives in Woburn MA).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 28, 2018, 11:50:16 AM
Quote from: JBS on November 27, 2018, 03:07:30 PM
For those who would like to send a get-well card or note to Karl, his address is findable at whitepages.com. (He lives in Woburn MA).

A good idea! 

No updates yet from his wife: today Karl is supposed to begin treatment at a rehabilitation center specializing in problems from strokes.

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Small Update 4:55 P.M. Nov. 28
Post by: Cato on November 28, 2018, 12:53:33 PM
Quote from: Cato on November 28, 2018, 11:50:16 AM
A good idea! 

No updates yet from his wife: today Karl is supposed to begin treatment at a rehabilitation center specializing in problems from strokes.

A small amount of news from Karl's brother:

Quote

Through all that's happened, he remains upbeat and hopeful


Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Update 7:35 P.M. Nov. 28th
Post by: Cato on November 28, 2018, 03:35:52 PM
A nice update on Karl from his brother:

Quote

Karl called me yesterday at 06:30, which was a pleasant surprise. He then responded to a group family text.

His Doctors are very pleased with his recovery so far. He's going through many types of therapies to help him regain Speech, physical movements and other things that don't come to mind right yet.



So that was nice to know!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Update 7:35 P.M. Nov. 28th
Post by: schnittkease on November 28, 2018, 03:38:41 PM
Quote from: Cato on November 28, 2018, 03:35:52 PM
So that was nice to know!

An enthusiastic +1!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Update 7:35 P.M. Nov. 28th
Post by: JBS on November 28, 2018, 03:53:03 PM
Quote from: schnittkease on November 28, 2018, 03:38:41 PM
An enthusiastic +1!

Make that an enthusiastic +2
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on November 28, 2018, 04:16:15 PM
+3
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ken B on November 28, 2018, 04:29:29 PM
Quite a relief.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: steve ridgway on November 28, 2018, 08:46:35 PM
Great, it's very promising now Karl's progressed to the therapy stage :).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: springrite on November 28, 2018, 09:12:02 PM
Will add some Buddhist prayers from this side of the earth and there will be much Henningmusik played at the house tonight.

Love ya, big fella!

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Florestan on November 28, 2018, 11:44:19 PM
Quote from: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on November 28, 2018, 04:16:15 PM
+3

+ 4

Great news!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: ritter on November 29, 2018, 12:04:58 AM
Quote from: Florestan on November 28, 2018, 11:44:19 PM
+ 4

Great news!
A big +5!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Update 7:35 P.M. Nov. 28th
Post by: North Star on November 29, 2018, 12:43:58 AM
Quote from: Cato on November 28, 2018, 03:35:52 PM
A nice update on Karl from his brother:

So that was nice to know!
+6
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Update 7:35 P.M. Nov. 28th
Post by: Cato on November 29, 2018, 03:03:21 AM
Quote from: North Star on November 29, 2018, 12:43:58 AM
+6

All right, all right!   :D 

I am hoping that Karl will be able to "stop by" his headquarters very soon to see all these wonderful and healing comments.

No updates from overnight, so let us assume that the recovery is on track.  Exactly how hindered he might be remains unclear.

I feel like a five-year old again on U.S. Route 40 in the back seat of the car, while my father drives us in a large Pontiac from Dayton to Indianapolis (c. 100 miles): yes, I actually did say:

"Are we there yet?  How much longer?!"   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: mc ukrneal on November 29, 2018, 04:10:36 AM
Waiting is hard, but it's great to see the GMG community rally around him.  I just hope he's in good spirits and healing as best he can.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Jaakko Keskinen on November 29, 2018, 05:01:22 AM
Great news!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: vandermolen on November 29, 2018, 07:10:48 AM
+7
8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Papy Oli on November 29, 2018, 07:39:58 AM
Promising news indeed, thank you for the updates Cato.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: vandermolen on November 29, 2018, 10:06:25 AM
I'm delighted to report that I had a 'thumbs up' from Karl on Facebook Messenger in response to a get well message I sent when he was first ill. I was very moved to suddenly hear from him out the blue. An encouraging sign.
:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: SymphonicAddict on November 29, 2018, 11:05:24 AM
What extraordinary news! Karl has proved to be a brave human being with the most ardent desires to live. I just hope his recovery is fast and succesful in all senses. And our pleas and good wishes have had some effect!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: SymphonicAddict on November 29, 2018, 11:08:11 AM
Quote from: vandermolen on November 29, 2018, 10:06:25 AM
I'm delighted to report that I had a 'thumbs up' from Karl on Facebook Messenger in response to a get well message I sent when he was first ill. I was very moved to suddenly hear from him out the blue. An encouraging sign.
:)

It definitely means more than encouraging symptoms!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Mini-Update 3:05 P.M. Nov. 29th
Post by: Cato on November 29, 2018, 11:12:39 AM
Maria Bablyak (Karl's wife) wrote that Karl is now at an "acute rehab hospital. Healthsouth New England Rehabilitation," but that it is far away.  So she will be trying to have him moved to another hospital.

The website is here:

http://www.healthsouthnewengland.com/ (http://www.healthsouthnewengland.com/)

The address is Woburn, which is where they live, but it must not be very close.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on November 29, 2018, 11:15:58 AM
The web site lists a main location in Woburn, and satellite facilities in Lowell and Beverly. He may not be in the main facility.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: vandermolen on November 29, 2018, 01:11:14 PM
Quote from: SymphonicAddict on November 29, 2018, 11:05:24 AM
What extraordinary news! Karl has proved to be a brave human being with the most ardent desires to live. I just hope his recovery is fast and succesful in all senses. And our pleas and good wishes have had some effect!
+1
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: (poco) Sforzando on November 29, 2018, 01:26:02 PM
+ 8
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on November 29, 2018, 02:17:31 PM
Quote from: vandermolen on November 29, 2018, 10:06:25 AM
I'm delighted to report that I had a 'thumbs up' from Karl on Facebook Messenger in response to a get well message I sent when he was first ill. I was very moved to suddenly hear from him out the blue. An encouraging sign.
:)

Fantastic news. Thanks.

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Iota on November 29, 2018, 03:17:30 PM
I'm slightly in the dark as to what this all means in the context of a stroke, but it really does seem promising, which is great news. Keep it up, Karl!  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 29, 2018, 03:49:42 PM
On top of everything else, Maria has mentioned that her mother has somehow broken a bone in her foot, and is now rather hobbled by wearing a special boot.

"It just goes to show ya: it's always somethin' !"   8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: A Little Update 5:55 A.M. Nov. 30th
Post by: Cato on November 30, 2018, 02:02:12 AM
Quote from: Cato on November 29, 2018, 11:12:39 AM
Maria Bablyak (Karl's wife) wrote that Karl is now at an "acute rehab hospital. Healthsouth New England Rehabilitation," but that it is far away.  So she will be trying to have him moved to another hospital.

The website is here:

http://www.healthsouthnewengland.com/ (http://www.healthsouthnewengland.com/)

The address is Woburn, which is where they live, but it must not be very close.

Quote from: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on November 29, 2018, 11:15:58 AM
The web site lists a main location in Woburn, and satellite facilities in Lowell and Beverly. He may not be in the main facility.

Maria verified that Karl is in HealthSouth in Woburn.  Whether that is the main hospital, I have no idea. 

She also mentioned that is "very tired" which is understandable.  One FaceBook comment said that he had been in HealthSouth in Florida, and the treatment was excellent,

Keep those prayers coming!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: A Little Update 5:55 A.M. Nov. 30th
Post by: SonicMan46 on November 30, 2018, 06:04:03 AM
Quote from: Cato on November 30, 2018, 02:02:12 AM
Maria verified that Karl is in HealthSouth in Woburn.  Whether that is the main hospital, I have no idea. 

She also mentioned that is "very tired" which is understandable.  One FaceBook comment said that he had been in HealthSouth in Florida, and the treatment was excellent,

Keep those prayers coming!

Hi Cato - thanks for all of your updates on Karl's condition - I must have been on a desert island over the holiday and had not checked here recently - just read through the entire recent pages and posts and visited his wife's FB page.  As with all of his many friends here, I was shocked about hearing this sad news, but coming in at this time was also happy that he is now in a rehab hospital and appears to be improving well.  My fingers are crossed that he regains many of his previous functions - strokes can be devastating and hope that Karl has the best possible outcome.  Dave
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: A Little Update 5:55 A.M. Nov. 30th
Post by: Cato on November 30, 2018, 07:04:43 AM
Quote from: SonicMan46 on November 30, 2018, 06:04:03 AM
Hi Cato - thanks for all of your updates on Karl's condition - I must have been on a desert island over the holiday and had not checked here recently - just read through the entire recent pages and posts and visited his wife's FB page.  As with all of his many friends here, I was shocked about hearing this sad news, but coming in at this time was also happy that he is now in a rehab hospital and appears to be improving well.  My fingers are crossed that he regains many of his previous functions - strokes can be devastating and hope that Karl has the best possible outcome.  Dave

I am happy to be the town crier for Karl!   8)

Yes, we are all hoping for a return to normal!  I will try to give an afternoon update c. 3:00, if there is any kind of information to relate.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: bhodges on November 30, 2018, 07:09:21 AM
Another warm thank-you, Cato, for all these updates. It sounds like Karl is getting the best care possible, which bodes well for the future.

--Bruce
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Mini-Update 4:05 P.M. Nov. 30th
Post by: Cato on November 30, 2018, 12:10:51 PM
The best I can relate right now is that a person who visited Karl was pleased to see that he was making progress.

I am hoping that a member of the family will respond later this evening with more information.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: A Little Update 5:55 A.M. Nov. 30th
Post by: JBS on November 30, 2018, 03:29:47 PM
Quote from: Cato on November 30, 2018, 02:02:12 AM
Maria verified that Karl is in HealthSouth in Woburn.  Whether that is the main hospital, I have no idea. 

She also mentioned that is "very tired" which is understandable.  One FaceBook comment said that he had been in HealthSouth in Florida, and the treatment was excellent,

Keep those prayers coming!

I was the person who made that comment on FB. Maria's response suggested she is a bit skeptical about the staffing in Woburn.

As I understand it, the main alternative is Spaulding Hospital  in Charlestown. It's possibly the best rehab hospital in the Boston area, but getting there from Woburn is not necessarily an easy thing,
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Update 9:45 P.M. Nov. 30
Post by: Cato on November 30, 2018, 05:48:03 PM
Karl wrote the following to his choir via FaceBook in response to their request for prayers for him:

QuoteEven without a Flux Capacitor the Power of Love just might save my life

8)  It looks like Karl is getting back into form!  0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Update 9:45 P.M. Nov. 30
Post by: vandermolen on December 01, 2018, 01:12:23 AM
Quote from: Cato on November 30, 2018, 05:48:03 PM
Karl wrote the following to his choir via FaceBook in response to their request for prayers for him:

8)  It looks like Karl is getting back into form!  0:)

Great to hear that he is communicating again - thanks Leo.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Update from Maria 1:00 A.M. Dec. 1st
Post by: Cato on December 01, 2018, 02:06:16 AM
Maria sent the following message:

Quote

Karl got moved to the acute Rehabilitation hospital. Not the best one, but there is a shortage of beds in such rehabs here. He's feeling better, but his cognitive abilities were affected by the stroke, and it's hard for him to do some simple things and make the right judgment of what he needs and how he feels physically.   Reading and writing are a challenge.  Some parts of his world are not on his radar now, and he'll need to regain awareness of them.   Sometimes he's very responsive, other times he's drifting away somewhere I don't know, as if he's behind a sheer curtain, then he comes back again.   Today he was able to walk a little with the help of a therapist.   A small victory.   He can use his phone a little, but with having difficulties to read, and only one hand functioning, his use of the phone is very limited.



Now prevails a very tempered optimism, I would say, but optimism of some sort must prevail.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: amw on December 01, 2018, 02:39:38 AM
If it helps at all, this sounds pretty close to where my mom was a week or so after her TIA—couldn't use one side of her body, slept a lot, impaired senses, etc—and obviously TIAs have much less risk of long-term damage than strokes, but she did end up making a full recovery with a few months of physical therapy. So I'd be cautiously optimistic, but long-term neurological work could be necessary alongside the PT.

Also I imagine his recovery will become more pronounced once he's out of hospital, back in a familiar setting, and in a position to start doing day-to-day tasks again.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: vandermolen on December 01, 2018, 06:31:30 AM
Quote from: amw on December 01, 2018, 02:39:38 AM
If it helps at all, this sounds pretty close to where my mom was a week or so after her TIA—couldn't use one side of her body, slept a lot, impaired senses, etc—and obviously TIAs have much less risk of long-term damage than strokes, but she did end up making a full recovery with a few months of physical therapy. So I'd be cautiously optimistic, but long-term neurological work could be necessary alongside the PT.

Also I imagine his recovery will become more pronounced once he's out of hospital, back in a familiar setting, and in a position to start doing day-to-day tasks again.

Good to know.

'The journey of a thousand miles starts with one step' (Taoist quote I think).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Message from KARL!!! 7:00 P.M. Dec. 1st
Post by: Cato on December 01, 2018, 04:57:47 PM
Tonight Karl sent the following message to us:

Quote

Having trouble working with the phone. Many thanks for all your love and support!


Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Maria's Message 9:45 P.M. Go Fund Me
Post by: Cato on December 01, 2018, 06:19:27 PM
Maria wants to start a "Go Fund Me" campaign to help pay for Karl's treatments:

Quote

You are right, we will need financial help. Karl's insurance will pay this acute rehabilitation hospital for about two weeks after that he'll need to go to a less intensive care place ( to continue therapy necessary for his recovery and for safety, he needs to be monitored 24 hours) for which insurance is not paying. I'll ask them again on Monday but that's what I was told so far.

If you could help me with setting the fund for Karl, send me info how and where to do this that would be helpful.

The case manager at the rehab Karl is in right now said that the length of his stay here is dictated mostly by the insurance, how many days they will pay for so, she said, Karl will be sent home (!) December 12th. After a long fight and me stating that I'll not sign the discharge papers until Karl is well enough to safely function at home, she changed her tune and said that indeed, they can send Karl to the next step facility as an inpatient but I'll have to pay for that myself.

Sorry for sharing so many details. But every step in the process of getting the right help for Karl has been a struggle and I'm very tired.


I sent her the information on Go Fund Me, and also suggested that his church could start a campaign as well, along with Karl's composer-choir Triad, which would not be taking a percentage the way Go Fund Me will.

So be prepared to donate, when the funds are established.

To quote the Reverend Leroy:  "Dig deep, and make it hurt"  8) 0:)

https://www.youtube.com/v/cgwvSTzWF6w&t=55s

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on December 01, 2018, 09:54:36 PM
Cato,

Was this a facebook update, or an email sent directly to you?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Message from KARL!!! 7:00 P.M. Dec. 1st
Post by: vandermolen on December 01, 2018, 11:06:25 PM
Quote from: Cato on December 01, 2018, 04:57:47 PM
Tonight Karl sent the following message to us:

Great to hear from the man himself!

:)

It seems so wrong that as well as supporting Karl the family have to worry about the financial cost of it all. There are many things wrong with the UK, especially at the moment, but at least there is a National Health Service.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Message from KARL!!! 7:00 P.M. Dec. 1st
Post by: Cato on December 02, 2018, 06:10:23 AM
Quote from: vandermolen on December 01, 2018, 11:06:25 PM
Great to hear from the man himself!

:)

It seems so wrong that as well as supporting Karl the family have to worry about the financial cost of it all. There are many things wrong with the UK, especially at the moment, but at least there is a National Health Service.

There are social services available, e.g. disability payments for being unable to work, as well as medical payments, from both the state of Massachusetts and the federal government, but Maria will need to weave her way through the bureaucrats and the paperwork!  My sister and her husband both became disabled in the last years (he, because of a brain tumor whose effects were similar to that of a stroke, she, because of bad choices in diet and health throughout the decades) and receive assistance from both Ohio and the federal government.

Still, not everything will be 100% covered.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Update 11:20 P.M. Dec. 2nd
Post by: Cato on December 02, 2018, 07:28:28 AM
Maria is looking into a FaceBook page for raising funds to defray long-term costs, along with a Go Fund Me page for those not on Facebook.

They will be receiving disability payments from Karl's employer, but that will not be enough.

So, when the funding pages are ready, I will provide the links.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: vandermolen on December 02, 2018, 07:37:07 AM
Once again, thanks for updates Leo.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Update 11:20 P.M. Dec. 2nd
Post by: SonicMan46 on December 02, 2018, 07:50:05 AM
Quote from: Cato on December 02, 2018, 07:28:28 AM
Maria is looking into a FaceBook page for raising funds to defray long-term costs, along with a Go Fund Me page for those not on Facebook.

They will be receiving disability payments from Karl's employer, but that will not be enough.

So, when the funding pages are ready, I will provide the links.

Thanks again Cato for being a thoughtful intermediary in this unexpected tragedy in Karl's life - hoping for more good news that may shorten his recovery and lessen the financial burden - sad indeed.  Dave
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Update 11:20 P.M. Dec. 2nd
Post by: André on December 02, 2018, 08:54:19 AM
Quote from: Cato on December 02, 2018, 07:28:28 AM
Maria is looking into a FaceBook page for raising funds to defray long-term costs, along with a Go Fund Me page for those not on Facebook.

They will be receiving disability payments from Karl's employer, but that will not be enough.

So, when the funding pages are ready, I will provide the links.

Thanks, Leo. Providing links to a funding page will certainly help our thoughts take a concrete turn !
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Update 11:20 P.M. Dec. 2nd
Post by: SonicMan46 on December 02, 2018, 09:51:54 AM
Quote from: André on December 02, 2018, 08:54:19 AM
Thanks, Leo. Providing links to a funding page will certainly help our thoughts take a concrete turn !

For those interested, Maria Babylak's FB site is open - just made a donation - PayPal or credit card accepted.  Dave :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Update: 2:10 P.M. Dec 2nd
Post by: Cato on December 02, 2018, 10:17:09 AM
Maria has put a comment on Facebook:


Quote

My husband suffered a severe stroke. I was out of town and got a call from hospital right before the Thanksgiving informing that Karl is in a serious life threatening condition, they don't know the outcome and about to perform a surgery... shock, fear, anger, I can't even describe what I felt. Thanks to friends and colleagues support I made my way to Boston, found Karl in ICU in a very poor condition. A week of agony, not knowing how the high risk of further damage would play out. Luckily, he pulled through that and his condition improved. Now Karl is on the road to recovery, working hard to get back to life. It will be a long way for him. Insurance will pay some medical expenses but far from all. At hospitals, rehabs and social services, sadly, I find non - caring, dismissive attitude dictated by the amount insurance will pay rather than a well-being of a patient. I never asked before (it's rather embarrassing to ask) and I have no choice now but to ask for financial help for Karl to get proper long term therapy, good specialists and care to give him a chance to return to his life fully, especially his musical life. Any amount will help. Thank you for your generosity.


As mentioned above: "Dig deep and make it hurt!"  8)

See:

https://www.facebook.com/donate/2112921185397622/ (https://www.facebook.com/donate/2112921185397622/)

Karl also put these two comments on his FaceBook page:

Quote

And the Vulgarity Channel has resumed its broadcast day...

Remember, brain: this is a carinet- playing hand


Sic "carinet," showing that his one hand is not quite right yet, but the brain is working on it! 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Update 7:00 P.M. Dec 2nd
Post by: Cato on December 02, 2018, 03:06:04 PM
Maria sent the following message concerning the response to her fund-raising campaign on FaceBook:

Quote

Thank you. I just wrote how things are, as is, and I'm touched how many people responded.  And yes, every $1 helps right now. If many people donate $1 that will be  great collective help.

Karl is leaning to operate phone with one hand for now.


I also received a response from Julian Bryson of the Triad Choir: he says they will soon discuss some sort of fund-raising effort for him, perhaps a fund-raising concert of some sort..
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Update 7:00 A.M. Dec 3rd
Post by: Cato on December 03, 2018, 03:02:15 AM
Quote from: Cato on December 02, 2018, 03:06:04 PM
Maria sent the following message concerning the response to her fund-raising campaign on FaceBook:

I also received a response from Julian Bryson of the Triad Choir: he says they will soon discuss some sort of fund-raising effort for him, perhaps a fund-raising concert of some sort..

The fund-raising has broken $2, 300.00 on FaceBook.

If anyone wants to donate directly to Karl's family - and by-pass the fees levied by FaceBook and Go Fund Me - send me a personal message, and I can give you Karl's address.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: A Sobering Update 7:30 A.M. Dec. 3rd
Post by: Cato on December 03, 2018, 03:37:21 AM
I received a sobering update from Maria, which I will not quote, but summarize:

After dealing with bureaucrats, social workers, etc. from the state of Massachusetts, she is convinced they are worthless, and their counterparts from the insurance company and the hospital are not much better.  They are uninterested in aiding people, and instead see their job as saving money for the state or the hospital or the insurance company.  A state social worker, when asked about rehabilitation when Karl was still in Intensive Care, shrugged and told her "all families suffer: how is yours any different?"

His left side is fairly well paralyzed, especially his left arm, which is a dead weight.  He cannot read much of anything, or even read the clock on the wall, because of blindness in one eye.  He cannot walk without assistance, and "struggles" to eat and sit up and do other basic tasks.

She is beyond tired of constantly fighting to get the nurses and the hospital staff to perform their basic duties, e.g. bringing Karl his meals on time...or at all!  After nearly two weeks of stress, she is worn out, sleep-deprived, and depressed about the future. 

The fund-raising campaign is a last resort, as she sees no aid coming from the state or Karl's employer or the insurance company to pay for the very long-term care and rehabilitation which - it has become obvious -  Karl will need.

So, any hope that Karl will be back to even 75% of what he was now seems illusory.   Please consider donating as much as possible!  Again, if you want to send something directly to her, I can provide the address via a personal message.



Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Harry on December 03, 2018, 03:55:40 AM
This message Cato, is making me very very sad. Very sad indeed. I did not expect all of this.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: (poco) Sforzando on December 03, 2018, 04:50:30 AM
I agree this does not sound good. But it's only two weeks out and recovery takes time. Meanwhile, let me point out that the fees from the Facebook donation page are minimal, little more than a dollar on fifty. Also, if anyone has access to classicalmusicguide.com (from where I have been effectively banned though I will try to re-register, and where Karl was active), perhaps they can post there as well. I can read the posts there and have seen nothing at all about Karl's situation.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 03, 2018, 04:58:25 AM
Quote from: (poco) Sforzando on December 03, 2018, 04:50:30 AM
I agree this does not sound good. But it's only two weeks out and recovery takes time. Meanwhile, let me point out that the fees from the Facebook donation page are minimal, little more than a dollar on fifty. Also, if anyone has access to classicalmusicguide.com (from where I have been effectively banned though I will try to re-register, and where Karl was active), perhaps they can post there as well. I can read the posts there and have seen nothing at all about Karl's situation.

Never heard of Classical Music Guide!  But I will look into spreading the word there as well!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: André on December 03, 2018, 05:33:00 AM
Classical Music Guide is another forum with a very hands on approach from the moderators. Like someone said, there are very fine people on both sides  ::), so it's a good idea to let them know about Karl's condition and the funding drive.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: A Sobering Update 7:30 A.M. Dec. 3rd
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on December 03, 2018, 11:17:08 AM
Quote from: Cato on December 03, 2018, 03:37:21 AM
I received a sobering update from Maria, which I will not quote, but summarize:

After dealing with bureaucrats, social workers, etc. from the state of Massachusetts, she is convinced they are worthless, and their counterparts from the insurance company and the hospital are not much better.  They are uninterested in aiding people, and instead see their job as saving money for the state or the hospital or the insurance company.  A state social worker, when asked about rehabilitation when Karl was still in Intensive Care, shrugged and told her "all families suffer: how is yours any different?"

His left side is fairly well paralyzed, especially his left arm, which is a dead weight.  He cannot read much of anything, or even read the clock on the wall, because of blindness in one eye.  He cannot walk without assistance, and "struggles" to eat and sit up and do other basic tasks.

She is beyond tired of constantly fighting to get the nurses and the hospital staff to perform their basic duties, e.g. bringing Karl his meals on time...or at all!  After nearly two weeks of stress, she is worn out, sleep-deprived, and depressed about the future. 

The fund-raising campaign is a last resort, as she sees no aid coming from the state or Karl's employer or the insurance company to pay for the very long-term care and rehabilitation which - it has become obvious -  Karl will need.

So, any hope that Karl will be back to even 75% of what he was now seems illusory.   Please consider donating as much as possible!  Again, if you want to send something directly to her, I can provide the address via a personal message.

It is clear that Karl's stroke has been very severe and debilitating, but it is too soon to loose hope for significant recovery. There is a huge range of possible outcomes, which may range from severe permanent impairment to close to normal function. It is too soon to judge.

I sympathize with Maria's frustration, but benefits depend on rules, not any bureaucrat's sympathy. She needs the advice of someone who can hep her navigate the system, which may be harder in her case since she is an immigrant to the US and may not be familiar with the resources available and the culture.

Karl needs to be classified as disabled, which will give him access to support similar to what a retired person receives from Social Security and Medicare or Medicaid.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on December 03, 2018, 11:30:53 AM
Quote from: André on December 03, 2018, 05:33:00 AM
Classical Music Guide is another forum with a very hands on approach from the moderators. Like someone said, there are very fine people on both sides  ::), so it's a good idea to let them know about Karl's condition and the funding drive.

I used to be a member. It used to be run by a rabid right-wing lunatic. She banned me because I didn't agree with her politics. She receded into the distance, and now it is just pretty dormant board which doesn't get any new members, I think because the new administrator is a kindly old codger who who nevertheless guards the door like a rottweiler.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: A Sobering Update 7:30 A.M. Dec. 3rd
Post by: Gurn Blanston on December 03, 2018, 11:38:04 AM
Quote from: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on December 03, 2018, 11:17:08 AM
It is clear that Karl's stroke has been very severe and debilitating, but it is too soon to loose hope for significant recovery. There is a huge range of possible outcomes, which may range from severe permanent impairment to close to normal function. It is too soon to judge.

I sympathize with Maria's frustration, but benefits depend on rules, not any bureaucrat's sympathy. She needs the advice of someone who can hep her navigate the system, which may be harder in her case since she is an immigrant to the US and may not be familiar with the resources available and the culture.

Karl needs to be classified as disabled, which will give him access to support similar to what a retired person receives from Social Security and Medicare or Medicaid.

Absolutely right. There are certainly people who perform this service, I am ignorant of who they are due to a lack of necessity up till now. But she should be able to go to the local Social Security office and if it is not something they handle directly, they can tell her exactly who to see to submit a claim and get things rolling. If anyone has any solid information on this service in the US, please put it out there, Leo can send it to Maria.

8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: André on December 03, 2018, 11:48:20 AM
Just my two cents, but I think that in order to "fit" into a box and be categorized as impaired or disabled, a period of rehab of a few months and subsequent exams is required. Whether it's the social services or the insurance companies, that kind of decision is generally made only once a fair assessment of the patient's condition can be made.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on December 03, 2018, 12:05:56 PM
You are certainly right about that. But I think they need to start building the case for that right away, so that he can be classified as soon as he is eligible if it comes to that.

As far as what he is entitled to now, someone has to studying what is probably a 40 page document detailing the precise terms of his insurance plan to find out what is covered and what is not. Even if they will curtail his treatment in the acute rehabilitation center, he may be entitled to coverage for a longer term in another type of facility. When my mother had a medical emergency she started out in the ICU and was filtered through different rehab and nursing facilities until she ended up with visits from an RN at home.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 03, 2018, 12:22:59 PM
Quote from: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on December 03, 2018, 12:05:56 PM
You are certainly right about that. But I think they need to start building the case for that right away, so that he can be classified as soon as he is eligible if it comes to that.

As far as what he is entitled to now, someone has to studying what is probably a 40 page document detailing the precise terms of his insurance plan to find out what is covered and what is not. Even if they will curtail his treatment in the acute rehabilitation center, he may be entitled to coverage for a longer term in another type of facility. When my mother had a medical emergency she started out in the ICU and was filtered through different rehab and nursing facilities until she ended up with visits from an RN at home.

Right!  And I believe Maria is convinced that he will absolutely be disabled for the long-term, and therefore why are the bureaucrats not listening to her?

The fund is nearly at $3,000 right now, so ten percent in a day: not bad!

Again, if anyone just wants to send a gift card, pre-paid credit card, etc.  let me know via Personal Message.

Quote from: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on December 03, 2018, 11:30:53 AM8)
I used to be a member..... the new administrator is a kindly old codger who who nevertheless guards the door like a rottweiler.

Well, I have registered, but have not yet received my visa and entry papers!  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: André on December 03, 2018, 12:25:50 PM
Agreed on all counts. Maria and Karl will need to be patient, diligent and persevering. Going through the intricacies of the system and bureaucratic indifference can test even the most hard-nosed individual.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Gurn Blanston on December 03, 2018, 12:42:36 PM
Quote from: André on December 03, 2018, 11:48:20 AM
Just my two cents, but I think that in order to "fit" into a box and be categorized as impaired or disabled, a period of rehab of a few months and subsequent exams is required. Whether it's the social services or the insurance companies, that kind of decision is generally made only once a fair assessment of the patient's condition can be made.

Yes, for a final decision (permanent disability), but they can also get immediate help just on the basis of his current medical record (temporary disability). Certainly Karl would be qualified for that.

8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Florestan on December 03, 2018, 12:51:29 PM
Is Obamacare fully operational in his case --- and producing the sad and almost unbelievable results we witness? If and only if yes, then it's not worth half of the cost of the paper it was printed on.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on December 03, 2018, 01:00:15 PM
Quote from: Florestan on December 03, 2018, 12:51:29 PM
Is Obamacare fully operational in his case --- and producing the sad and almost unbelievable results we witness? If and only if yes, then it's not worth half of the cost of the paper it was printed on.

Obamacare's main benefit is subsidies for low income people who have to buy their own insurance. It appears that Karl has insurance from work. If Karl benefits, it would be indirectly, from revisions in the regulations dictating terms of coverage, etc. For instance, of Maria wouldn't be blocked from getting future coverage due to Karl's pre-existing condition.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 03, 2018, 01:10:16 PM
Quote from: Florestan on December 03, 2018, 12:51:29 PM
Is Obamacare fully operational in his case --- and producing the sad and almost unbelievable results we witness? If and only if yes, then it's not worth half of the cost of the paper it was printed on.

Quote from: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on December 03, 2018, 01:00:15 PM
Obamacare's main benefit is subsidies for low income people who have to buy their own insurance. It appears that Karl has insurance from work. If Karl benefits, it would be indirectly, from revisions in the regulations dictating terms of coverage, etc. For instance, of Maria wouldn't be blocked from getting future coverage due to Karl's pre-existing condition.

Yes, I would suspect that he had (better) private insurance from his employment, which is a fairly large and well-established Boston firm.  One can always buy insurance for "long-term care," or for "catastrophic illness."  It would seem that Karl did not invest in such a policy.

As mentioned earlier, when it becomes clear whether or not Karl will be able to return to work, whether he is permanently disabled, etc.  Social Security Long-Term Disability Insurance  can "kick in" at that time.

See:

https://www.disability-benefits-help.org/content/about-ssdi (https://www.disability-benefits-help.org/content/about-ssdi)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Florestan on December 03, 2018, 01:14:36 PM
Quote from: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on December 03, 2018, 01:00:15 PM
Obamacare's main benefit is subsidies for low income people who have to buy their own insurance. It appears that Karl has insurance from work. If Karl benefits, it would be indirectly, from revisions in the regulations dictating terms of coverage, etc. For instance, of Maria wouldn't be blocked from getting future coverage due to Karl's pre-existing condition.

Good grief! Just how can one assess "pre-existing conditions" after one had a severe stroke?

Look, much as I do think 71dB is dead wrong about any other aspect of US, he might be spot on about the US medical system, which in light of Karl's case seems to me best described as follows: if you can afford to live, good luck, if you don't, tough luck!





Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on December 03, 2018, 01:21:50 PM
Quote from: Florestan on December 03, 2018, 01:14:36 PMLook, much as I do think 71dB is dead wrong about any other aspect of US, he might be spot on about the US medical system, which in light of Karl's case seems to me best described as follows: if you can afford to live, good luck, if you don't, tough luck!

We don't have to take 71dB's word for it that health insurance in the US is a morass. Social Security and Medicare benefits for retired and permanently disabled people do not compare unfavorably what what is provided in other developed countries, I believe. At this point we hope Karl does not qualify for these benefits.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Florestan on December 03, 2018, 01:32:46 PM
Quote from: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on December 03, 2018, 01:21:50 PM
Social Security and Medicare benefits for retired and permanently disabled people do not compare unfavorably what what is provided in other developed countries, I believe. At this point we hope Karl does not qualify for these benefits.

I hope, and pray, for it as well. The description so far is not very optimistic but it certainly leaves room for hope. One of my wife's aunts had a similar stroke, after which she recovered quite well* --- it all depends on the goodwill and commitment of the doctors and the medical personnel.

* so well as to recover from yet other two strokes and she lived for several years more in quite a good condition --- the fourth stroke was fatal, but this is just an example, I hope and pray Karl will once again post here on GMG his usual witticism.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: vandermolen on December 03, 2018, 01:46:00 PM
The most recent medical bulletin is indeed concerning but it is still relatively early days and I'm not giving up hope of significant further improvement.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ken B on December 03, 2018, 02:10:35 PM
Quote from: vandermolen on December 03, 2018, 01:46:00 PM
The most recent medical bulletin is indeed concerning but it is still relatively early days and I'm not giving up hope of significant further improvement.
Nobody knows nothing. And sadly, won't for some time. Stroke damage is hard to assess. Scarpia is right. It's too early to tell, and therefore it's too early to jump to conclusions. So far Karl has had excellent medical care.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 03, 2018, 02:15:10 PM
Quote from: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on December 03, 2018, 01:21:50 PM
We don't have to take 71dB's word for it that health insurance in the US is a morass. Social Security and Medicare benefits for retired and permanently disabled people do not compare unfavorably what what is provided in other developed countries, I believe. At this point we hope Karl does not qualify for these benefits.

One of my best friends is a doctor, who severed his connections to all insurance companies and government agencies: $20. for a visit!  He has many patients who prefer it!

He became tired of being told by bureaucrats when and - worse! - how to practice medicine.  Government interference, he says, is a disaster.

Concerning long-term and permanent disability in America: both my sister and her husband went from long-term disability to permanent disability.  He had a brain tumor 15 years ago, and is crippled, has double vision, and cannot concentrate for too long on individual subjects.  After 6 months he was placed - at age 45 - on permanent disability, and receives a not bad welfare payment per month.  My sister two years ago contracted a recurring infection, which has caused her to resign from her well-paying position.  Two weeks ago she had a toe amputated because of the effects of this infection: she has also been placed now on  permanent disability.

They take vacations now and then, and have no money problems, since the government payments suffice.  To be sure, the paperwork and bureaucrats were a hassle, but...the welfare checks are deposited monthly. 

Quote from: Ken B on December 03, 2018, 02:10:35 PM
Nobody knows nothing. And sadly, won't for some time. Stroke damage is hard to assess. Scarpia is right. It's too early to tell, and therefore it's too early to jump to conclusions. So far Karl has had excellent medical care.

True: we continue to hope that Karl will not need any long-term or permanent care!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: springrite on December 03, 2018, 07:46:43 PM
I used to work for the Disability Evaluation Division of the State of California Department of Social Services. I know in every State the rules are different, but in California, to apply for State disability benefits, you can apply 6 months after onset. You need medical records since onset and a recent exam in accordance to the disability criteria. For that purpose Karl may be sent for a Neurological Exam.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: springrite on December 03, 2018, 07:58:31 PM
Quote from: Gurn Blanston on December 03, 2018, 12:42:36 PM
Yes, for a final decision (permanent disability), but they can also get immediate help just on the basis of his current medical record (temporary disability). Certainly Karl would be qualified for that.

8)
Again, if California rule is any reference, the assessment can be made AFTER 6 months and, if the condition persist and the prognosis is that it is permanent, then disability is established. If the condition is expected to last at least a further year or more, then it may be granted with a future reassessment date (say, in two years), at which time it will be determined if it will be made permanent or terminated.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on December 03, 2018, 11:44:46 PM
Quote from: Florestan on December 03, 2018, 01:14:36 PM
Good grief! Just how can one assess "pre-existing conditions" after one had a severe stroke?

The stoke would be the pre-existing condition.

The considerations may seem odd to a someone living in a country with universal coverage, but imagine a rational person in a country with private insurance. The person decides, "I'm healthy, I'll save money and skip health insurance." Then that person's doctor tells him, "you have advanced coronary artery disease, you need surgery. "Ok," our rational person decides, "I'll sign up for health insurance today, and after they pay my $50,000 bill for surgery, I'll cancel it." To avoid this situation, insurance companies in the US were allowed to specify that they do not cover a medical condition that the person already had at the time they sign up, or they are allowed to charge more for a person who has a know pre-existing condition. In such a system, the only way a person with a chronic condition can reasonably get insurance is through their job, where their employer negotiates terms of insurance.

But what if you have an existing condition, and you loose your job and find yourself needing new health insurance? You're in a bad situation.

The Obamacare solution was to require everyone to carry health insurance all the time (and subsidize those who legitimately couldn't afford it). This way insurers can be required to cover pre-existing conditions without allowing people to game the system by signing up only when they are sick. Obamacare also set up "markets" where people could buy insurance, hopefully setting up competition which would keep rates reasonable.

It's a sort of half-assed solution, and I think the best thing you can say about it is that it is better than what existed before. Trump has been trying to destroy the system for two years, but it has proved more resilient than people expected. People hated Obamacare (mainly because they didn't like being told to buy insurance) until someone threatened to take it away.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Florestan on December 03, 2018, 11:53:28 PM
Quote from: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on December 03, 2018, 11:44:46 PM
The stoke would be the pre-existing condition.

The considerations may seem odd to a someone living in a country with universal coverage, but imagine a rational person in a country with private insurance. The person decides, "I'm healthy, I'll save money and skip health insurance." Then that person's doctor tells him, "you have advanced coronary artery disease, you need surgery. "Ok," our rational person decides, "I'll sign up for health insurance today, and after they pay my $50,000 bill for surgery, I'll cancel it." To avoid this situation, insurance companies in the US were allowed to specify that they do not cover a medical condition that the person already had at the time they sign up, or they are allowed to charge more for a person who has a know pre-existing condition. In such a system, the only way a person with a chronic condition can reasonably get insurance is through their job, where their employer negotiates terms of insurance.

But what if you have an existing condition, and you loose your job and find yourself needing new health insurance? You're in a bad situation.

The Obamacare solution was to require everyone to carry health insurance all the time (and subsidize those who legitimately couldn't afford it). This way insurers can be required to cover pre-existing conditions without allowing people to game the system by signing up only when they are sick. Obamacare also set up "markets" where people could buy insurance, hopefully setting up competition which would keep rates reasonable.

It's a sort of half-assed solution, and I think the best thing you can say about it is that it is better than what existed before. Trump has been trying to destroy the system for two years, but it has proved more resilient than people expected. People hated Obamacare (mainly because they didn't like being told to buy insurance) until someone threatened to take it away.

A most illuminating post, thank you. Initially I inferred from your previous remark that the insurance would not pay if Karl had some pre-existing conditions which (might have) caused the stroke, hence my astonishment.

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Harry on December 04, 2018, 12:03:25 AM
In the Netherlands you simply get the help you need, if you are insured. What happened to Karl is fully covered, also the treatments to get a person back to a maximum level. After such an event the treatment starts 2-3 days after the incident. There is no difference between one insurance or another, this belongs to the basic level of treatments.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Florestan on December 04, 2018, 12:11:52 AM
Quote from: "Harry" on December 04, 2018, 12:03:25 AM
In the Netherlands you simply get the help you need, if you are insured. What happened to Karl is fully covered, also the treatments to get a person back to a maximum level. After such an event the treatment starts 2-3 days after the incident. There is no difference between one insurance or another, this belongs to the basic level of treatments.

Pretty much same here in Romania but the biggest problem is the shortage of hospitals and rehabilitation centers, resulting in overcrowding and quite long waiting periods.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Harry on December 04, 2018, 12:20:31 AM
Quote from: Florestan on December 04, 2018, 12:11:52 AM
Pretty much same here in Romania but the biggest problem is the shortage of hospitals and rehabilitation centers, resulting in overcrowding and quite long waiting periods.

Yes I am aware that the health situation in Romania has such problems. Just the other day I saw an Arte docu about this issue. It is a source of great frustration amongst the people. Understandably so, after what I saw.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on December 04, 2018, 12:28:04 AM
Quote from: "Harry" on December 04, 2018, 12:03:25 AM
In the Netherlands you simply get the help you need, if you are insured. What happened to Karl is fully covered, also the treatments to get a person back to a maximum level. After such an event the treatment starts 2-3 days after the incident. There is no difference between one insurance or another, this belongs to the basic level of treatments.

So far I gather Karl is also fully covered by his employer-based insurance. I think there is a good chance that will continue to be fully covered, although perhaps not at the "acute rehabilitation" center where he is now. The absurdity of the U.S. system is that different parties: private insurers, public insurers, hospitals, doctors, the ill person or the family of the ill person, engage in an adversarial negotiation over who pays, for what, and how much. It is very stressful, but the patient gets a say. The complication with Karl's coverage may be that he is in a very pricey facility and the insurance company has negotiated special rates at some other facility which, according to their best practice guidelines, is just what Karl needs. In a country with government provided universal health care all is simple. I lived in Canada for almost two years and used the Alberta Health Service. You just show the your ID card and you never see any sort of bill. But they decide what care you need and if you don't agree, that's too bad. You can't see a specialist of any kind unless your GP refers you, and the referral can be rejected. My experience is everyone in Canada knows someone who claims their health was ruined because the national health service was too cheap to give him the treatment they think they needed, or because they were on a waiting list for a year before they got the treatment they needed.

No system is perfect, the US system is less perfect than most.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on December 04, 2018, 01:49:32 AM
Quote from: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on December 04, 2018, 12:28:04 AMIn a country with government provided universal health care all is simple. I lived in Canada for almost two years and used the Alberta Health Service. You just show the your ID card and you never see any sort of bill. But they decide what care you need and if you don't agree, that's too bad. You can't see a specialist of any kind unless your GP refers you, and the referral can be rejected. My experience is everyone in Canada knows someone who claims their health was ruined because the national health service was too cheap to give him the treatment they think they needed, or because they were on a waiting list for a year before they got the treatment they needed.

No system is perfect, the US system is less perfect than most.
In Finland we have universal health care too. I haven't heard of anyone's health being ruined because of too cheap national health service or waiting lists. Obviously their funds are not limitless, so some ultra expensive treatments are the last choice, and a patient's opinion is not necessarily enough to justify a treatment or a test. But they can always go to a private hospital and have all the tests run that they want, and get billed for it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Update 7:00 A.M. Dec.4th
Post by: Cato on December 04, 2018, 03:10:49 AM
The fund-raising effort for Karl is at c $3,300 thanks to 40 people or so.

Again, if you want to send a donation (e.g. pre-paid credit card) to them, let me know via Personal Message, and I can supply you with the address.

A member in Europe asked about Western Union Money Transfers: I think that would work with just the name and address.  They offer a cash pick-up as well.

 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Update 7:00 A.M. Dec.4th
Post by: (poco) Sforzando on December 04, 2018, 05:04:27 AM
Quote from: Cato on December 04, 2018, 03:10:49 AM
A member in Europe asked about Western Union Money Transfers: I think that would work with just the name and address.  They offer a cash pick-up as well.

Western Union fees are quite high.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: André on December 04, 2018, 06:16:36 AM
Quote from: North Star on December 04, 2018, 01:49:32 AM
In Finland we have universal health care too. I haven't heard of anyone's health being ruined because of too cheap national health service or waiting lists. Obviously their funds are not limitless, so some ultra expensive treatments are the last choice, and a patient's opinion is not necessarily enough to justify a treatment or a test. But they can always go to a private hospital and have all the tests run that they want, and get billed for it.

That's the way it is in Canada, too. One problem with universal health care is that it cannot cover each and all conditions. In a way it works like a super-generous and comprehensive insurance company. Problems arise when you have a rare condition with very expensive medication or treatment. Also, if you can't wait for an exam or treatment (understandable in some cases), you can always go to the private sector and pay for what you feel is required.

Another problem is that universal health care can foster a culture of entitlement and/or laissez-faire. Prevention is the best medicine in most cases, but why bother with exercise, healthy lifestyle and food when there are no immediate consequences ? As usual it's the story of the grasshopper and the ant (La cigale et la fourmi).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ken B on December 04, 2018, 07:06:17 AM
Scarpia has hinted at a point I want to bring out. A major problem with the US system is OVER insurance. Too many people have too much insurance which covers too much. (These are the so called "Cadillac plans" which Obamacare tried to do away with but didn't.) The result is that there is too much demand for certain services by consumers who don't pay much for them. When I had such a plan the doctor would order all kinds of tests and so on, which I really did not need. That drives up the cost for those not on such plans.

Why are there Cadillac plans? Because decades ago *employers* were given a tax break for providing them. If my tax rate is 50% for example that means if the employer could buy the plan for $100 he would have to pay me $200 to allow me to buy the same plan. Add in the effect of a big employer's buying power you can see the strong effect.

The result is a distorted market. (Obamacare was an attempt to fix some of those problems, but was screwed up from the start. The high level idea was good, the execution was not.)

There are other factors at play, but that is the central one. And why having work provided insurance is so important, which is a very bad thing indeed.

It is important to distinguish care from coverage. American heath care is top notch, especially for serious problems. It's who pays for it that is messed up.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Brian on December 04, 2018, 07:33:35 AM
One more little note on Obamacare...the most direct effect it has on Karl is probably the fact that it helped digitize all medical records...before the law, many hospitals used digital records but most kept patient information on paper. It's now much easier to transfer patients to new facilities using the digital records.

Anyway...enough politics from me...

I remain optimistic and hopeful for Karl, and it has been a pleasant surprise seeing him back on Facebook with his unique sense of humor. But definitely concerned for him, for Maria, and for the whole family.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on December 04, 2018, 08:12:53 AM
Quote from: North Star on December 04, 2018, 01:49:32 AM
In Finland we have universal health care too. I haven't heard of anyone's health being ruined because of too cheap national health service or waiting lists. Obviously their funds are not limitless, so some ultra expensive treatments are the last choice, and a patient's opinion is not necessarily enough to justify a treatment or a test. But they can always go to a private hospital and have all the tests run that they want, and get billed for it.

I didn't say anyones health was actually ruined under the Canadian system, just that people find themselves thinking that they were given short shrift by some bureaucrat and they have little or no recourse.

At first I was puzzled by the Canadian system. It is a different paradigm. In the U.S. you are a customer, the system is pandering to you if you've got a health insurance policy they can squeeze the juice out of. It is totally different in Canada. You are a petitioner, hoping they will deem your complaint worthy of treatment. Ultimately I decided that I should think of the Canadian health care system as more similar to the U.S. Postal Service.

Here's another story of U.S. health care. I got minor surgery, done as an outpatient in a clinic in the surgeons office. I was in there an hour, 15 minutes for a nurse to take my blood pressure, 15 minutes waiting for a local anesthesia to take effect, 15 minutes of snipping, 15 minutes for the nurse to take my blood pressure again. They sent a bill to my insurance company, I think it was over $15,000. The insurance company said that according to their guidelines, they pay $1,500 for that procedure. The bill was mysteriously adjusted to $1,500. If I had no insurance, I would be on the hook for $15,000?  ??? Maybe not. The provider was just trying to find out how much they could get out of the insurance. If I had no insurance maybe they would have charged the real price.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on December 04, 2018, 08:58:55 AM
Quote from: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on December 04, 2018, 08:12:53 AM
I didn't say anyones health was actually ruined under the Canadian system, just that people find themselves thinking that they were given short shrift by some bureaucrat and they have little or no recourse.
Ah yes, that certainly happens a lot.

Quote from: Brian on December 04, 2018, 07:33:35 AM
I remain optimistic and hopeful for Karl, and it has been a pleasant surprise seeing him back on Facebook with his unique sense of humor. But definitely concerned for him, for Maria, and for the whole family.
+1
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: vandermolen on December 04, 2018, 09:18:41 AM
Quote from: Brian on December 04, 2018, 07:33:35 AM


I remain optimistic and hopeful for Karl, and it has been a pleasant surprise seeing him back on Facebook with his unique sense of humor. But definitely concerned for him, for Maria, and for the whole family.
+2
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ken B on December 04, 2018, 09:28:29 AM
Quote from: North Star on December 04, 2018, 08:58:55 AM
Ah yes, that certainly happens a lot.


The problem is that you don't recognize it as a problem.

When I was in the states I got an appointment for an MRI within 2 days, and there was no reason to think I was in a serious condition. In Ontario, especially in some parts of Ontario, even the seriously ill might have to wait months for an MRI. Not all of those who wait get worse, but some do, and all must wait for amelioration and treatment.

Quote from: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on December 04, 2018, 08:12:53 AM
I didn't say anyones health was actually ruined under the Canadian system, just that people find themselves thinking that they were given short shrift by some bureaucrat and they have little or no recourse.

At first I was puzzled by the Canadian system. It is a different paradigm. In the U.S. you are a customer, the system is pandering to you if you've got a health insurance policy they can squeeze the juice out of. It is totally different in Canada. You are a petitioner, hoping they will deem your complaint worthy of treatment. Ultimately I decided that I should think of the Canadian health care system as more similar to the U.S. Postal Service.

Here's another story of U.S. health care. I got minor surgery, done as an outpatient in a clinic in the surgeons office. I was in there an hour, 15 minutes for a nurse to take my blood pressure, 15 minutes waiting for a local anesthesia to take effect, 15 minutes of snipping, 15 minutes for the nurse to take my blood pressure again. They sent a bill to my insurance company, I think it was over $15,000. The insurance company said that according to their guidelines, they pay $1,500 for that procedure. The bill was mysteriously adjusted to $1,500. If I had no insurance, I would be on the hook for $15,000?  ??? Maybe not. The provider was just trying to find out how much they could get out of the insurance. If I had no insurance maybe they would have charged the real price.

That is very typical. It's a manifestation of the over insurance problem. Likely you wouldn't pay 15 k one way or the other. But you don't want to try to find out.

Studies have shown that the Canadian system excels at routine primary care, but falls down on more serious illnesses.
There is also the important fact of drugs. More and more advanced medicine is drugs now. Many operations are now replaced by drugs. The Canadian health system does not pay for most drugs (it's a bit complicated due to set schedules of prices for many things). Physical therapy, which Karl will need, is not covered either. So it's not as comprehensive as it sometimes sounds.

None of which has anything to do with Karl.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on December 04, 2018, 09:49:57 AM
Quote from: Ken B on December 04, 2018, 09:28:29 AMStudies have shown that the Canadian system excels at routine primary care, but falls down on more serious illnesses.
There is also the important fact of drugs. More and more advanced medicine is drugs now. Many operations are now replaced by drugs. The Canadian health system does not pay for most drugs (it's a bit complicated due to set schedules of prices for many things). Physical therapy, which Karl will need, is not covered either. So it's not as comprehensive as it sometimes sounds.

My impression is that the Canadian system is good for routine care and good for critical care (when you get taken to the E.R. for a heart attack you are worried about your recovery, not the bill) but not great for non-acute care, when you end up on the waiting list. And as mentioned, not really universal. Employers provide health insurance to cover prescription drugs and other non-covered services.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: vandermolen on December 04, 2018, 09:54:09 AM
Earlier this year I had my first experience of an extended MRI scan which lasted 40 minutes. I was referred very quickly by my GP (doctor) and also had to have a hospital biopsy. As I was lying in the scanner I remember wondering how much it would all have cost me if I had had to pay for it. There are many unsatisfactory aspects of the NHS (National Health Service) but I remain very grateful for it. Fortunately for me nothing too terrible was revealed (famous last words) but it made me very grateful to Mr Attlee's Labour government for creating the NHS after World War Two.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on December 04, 2018, 09:57:53 AM
Quote from: vandermolen on December 04, 2018, 09:54:09 AM
Earlier this year I had my first experience of an extended MRI scan which lasted 40 minutes. I was referred very quickly by my GP (doctor) and also had to have a hospital biopsy. As I was lying in the scanner I remember wondering how much it would all have cost me if I had had to pay for it. There are many unsatisfactory aspects of the NHS (National Health Service) but I remain very grateful for it. Fortunately for me nothing too terrible was revealed (famous last words) but it made me very grateful to Mr Attlee's Labour government for creating the NHS after World War Two.

Nixon (of all people, and a Republican) wanted to introduce universal health care to the U.S., I've read, but it went nowhere. That was the time to get it done.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: vandermolen on December 04, 2018, 10:04:00 AM
Quote from: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on December 04, 2018, 09:57:53 AM
Nixon (of all people, and a Republican) wanted to introduce universal health care to the U.S., I've read, but it went nowhere. That was the time to get it done.
Interesting - thanks. Makes me see Nixon in a different light although didn't he end the Vietnam War?

So sad that people have to worry about paying the bills when they should just be focusing on getting better.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on December 04, 2018, 10:05:22 AM
Enough politics, good to see that Karl is displaying something of his trademark sense of humor on Facebook. Let's hope it keeps coming.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: vandermolen on December 04, 2018, 10:07:53 AM
Quote from: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on December 04, 2018, 10:05:22 AM
Enough politics, good to see that Karl is displaying something of his trademark sense of humor on Facebook. Let's hope it keeps coming.
Totally agree.
:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Update 9:40 P.M. Dec. 4th
Post by: Cato on December 04, 2018, 05:44:33 PM
The fund-raising has hit $3,643 from fewer than 50 donors.

See:

https://www.facebook.com/donate/2112921185397622/10210555485722495/ (https://www.facebook.com/donate/2112921185397622/10210555485722495/)

That is all!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: A Small Update 10:05 A.M. Dec. 5th
Post by: Cato on December 05, 2018, 06:09:09 AM
Karl himself wrote me two little sentences this morning!  "Just a hello" was one of them.

So that was a small piece of hope!  0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: A Small Update 10:05 A.M. Dec. 5th
Post by: vandermolen on December 05, 2018, 08:17:32 AM
Quote from: Cato on December 05, 2018, 06:09:09 AM
Karl himself wrote me two little sentences this morning!  "Just a hello" was one of them.

So that was a small piece of hope!  0:)

'Splendid' as Karl himself would say.
:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Update from Karl 12:30 P.M. Dec. 5th
Post by: Cato on December 05, 2018, 08:37:03 AM
Karl sent me a longer note later this morning:

Quote

Here at the rehab hospital periodically they play the theme from Rocky and it means that a patient has been discharged. So it's funny because although it's a while since I've seen the movie I recall that Burgess Meredith was the coach and hearing the theme to Rocky just makes me think of The Twilight Zone


I am assuming that Karl typed this himself, which, if so, might show perhaps that his facility in typing with one hand is improving...or simply that he spent a long time composing it.

In either case, again a very hopeful sign!  0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Update 4:10 P.M. Dec. 5th
Post by: Cato on December 05, 2018, 12:11:45 PM
Quote from: Cato on December 05, 2018, 08:37:03 AM

Karl sent me a longer note later this morning:

Quote
Here at the rehab hospital periodically they play the theme from Rocky and it means that a patient has been discharged. So it's funny because although it's a while since I've seen the movie I recall that Burgess Meredith was the coach and hearing the theme to Rocky just makes me think of The Twilight Zone

I am assuming that Karl typed this himself, which, if so, might show perhaps that his facility in typing with one hand is improving...or simply that he spent a long time composing it.

In either case, again a very hopeful sign!  0:)

The fund-raising effort for Karl has broken $4,000!  It's a start!

I have not yet been accepted as a member at that "other" classical music site    ;)  , where Karl is a member!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Update 4:10 P.M. Dec. 5th
Post by: aligreto on December 05, 2018, 12:23:53 PM
Quote from: Cato on December 05, 2018, 12:11:45 PM

I have not yet been accepted as a member at that "other" classical music site    ;)  , where Karl is a member!

I was a member of CMG many years ago but have not visited it in some years. That is, in fact, where I first came upon Karl. I have made an indirect attempt through another member there to get the message to them regarding Karl's situation. Hopefully that will happen sooner rather than later. I did mention Cato's attempt to make contact. We will see.

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Update from Karl 12:30 P.M. Dec. 5th
Post by: Florestan on December 05, 2018, 12:24:05 PM
Quote from: Cato on December 05, 2018, 08:37:03 AM
Karl sent me a longer note later this morning:

I am assuming that Karl typed this himself, which, if so, might show perhaps that his facility in typing with one hand is improving...or simply that he spent a long time composing it.

In either case, again a very hopeful sign!  0:)

+ 1
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Update 4:10 P.M. Dec. 5th
Post by: Gurn Blanston on December 05, 2018, 01:07:01 PM
Quote from: Cato on December 05, 2018, 12:11:45 PM
I am assuming that Karl typed this himself, which, if so, might show perhaps that his facility in typing with one hand is improving...or simply that he spent a long time composing it.

In either case, again a very hopeful sign!  0:)


The fund-raising effort for Karl has broken $4,000!  It's a start!

I have not yet been accepted as a member at that "other" classical music site    ;)  , where Karl is a member!

Leo, I just posted a thread there explaining the situation and including the link to Facebook which you posted above. Hopefully it will get some attention.

8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Update 4:10 P.M. Dec. 5th
Post by: Cato on December 05, 2018, 01:20:02 PM
Quote from: Gurn Blanston on December 05, 2018, 01:07:01 PM
Leo, I just posted a thread there explaining the situation and including the link to Facebook which you posted above. Hopefully it will get some attention.

8)

Aha!  Great!  Let's hope for a good response!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Update from Karl 12:30 P.M. Dec. 5th
Post by: vandermolen on December 05, 2018, 10:30:57 PM
Quote from: Cato on December 05, 2018, 08:37:03 AM
Karl sent me a longer note later this morning:

I am assuming that Karl typed this himself, which, if so, might show perhaps that his facility in typing with one hand is improving...or simply that he spent a long time composing it.

In either case, again a very hopeful sign!  0:)

+2
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Update from Karl 12:30 P.M. Dec. 5th
Post by: knight66 on December 06, 2018, 01:11:12 AM
Quote from: Cato on December 05, 2018, 08:37:03 AM
Karl sent me a longer note later this morning:

I am assuming that Karl typed this himself, which, if so, might show perhaps that his facility in typing with one hand is improving...or simply that he spent a long time composing it.

In either case, again a very hopeful sign!  0:)

Cato, Thanks for taking on the communication back and forth. I know from things happening in my own family that the burden on the partner to keep all and sundry informed is a heavy and time consuming one.

It was encouraging to see his message, no impairment of his sense of humour.

Mike
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: zamyrabyrd on December 06, 2018, 02:15:57 AM
Yikes, I had no idea! Speedy recovery, Pal!

My husband had a stroke in January, 2013, but has remained mobile.
He still insists on smoking, which of course constricts blood vessels.
Reduce stress by all means, avoid high blood pressure.
We're waiting for you to get better (so I can argue politics with you again).

Best wishes,
Janet, the "zamyra-byrd" or "singing- byrd"
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Update from Maria 7:45 A.M. Dec. 6th
Post by: Cato on December 06, 2018, 04:02:45 AM
I received a message today from Maria: I will quote part it and summarize the rest.

Quote

Karl is significantly better, his speech improved and he's able to use a bit the speech to text feature for messages. Big progress. Some simple things are still a challenge for Karl, but all doctors I spoke with say he'll need 3-4 months to get somewhat to normal and a year to really recover. Everyone underlines the importance of continuing therapy. Yes, $4000 is a good start, although today the case manager gave me updated pricing for the next step facility it's $250-750 per day (!) depending on the facility.   


(My emphasis above.)

So Karl is not really typing anything yet, but his speech is clear enough for the machine to type it for him, which is an excellent sign.

The $4,000. refers to the fund-raising effort via FaceBook.

Their insurance has a deductible level, after which the company will pay a partial amount for Karl's treatment.  As to how much?  She gets a different answer from the bureaucrats every time she calls them! 

That is not unlike the test of the Internal Revenue Service done every so often by The Wall Street Journal: the reporters have a series of basic questions on federal taxes, and call the bureau c. 50 times over a few months with the same questions.

The answers, of course, are all over the place!  ;)

Anyway, yes, a long slow recovery, although nothing was indicated about the left-side paralysis.  His left arm is a "dead weight" right now.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: zamyrabyrd on December 06, 2018, 04:17:20 AM
Can he read messages from here, or at least have someone to read to him?

Zb
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 06, 2018, 06:14:35 AM
Quote from: zamyrabyrd on December 06, 2018, 04:17:20 AM
Can he read messages from here, or at least have someone to read to him?

Zb

No idea: since he has not yet come to write anything, I would say no.  I have an impression that he only has his phone, so perhaps there is a link from his phone to Facebook and e-mail account but not to the Internet (is that possible?).

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on December 06, 2018, 06:26:10 AM
Quote from: Cato on December 06, 2018, 06:14:35 AM
No idea: since he has not yet come to write anything, I would say no.  I have an impression that he only has his phone, so perhaps there is a link from his phone to Facebook and e-mail account but not to the Internet (is that possible?).

I seem to recall that he uses an app (Tapatalk?) to access the site from his phone. I suspect that he has focused on facebook because a broader spectrum of his friends and acquaintances are there (including a lot of the people here).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: JBS on December 06, 2018, 06:59:58 AM
Quote from: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on December 06, 2018, 06:26:10 AM
I seem to recall that he uses an app (Tapatalk?) to access the site from his phone. I suspect that he has focused on facebook because a broader spectrum of his friends and acquaintances are there (including a lot of the people here).

I seem to remember him saying that Tapatalk has not worked with GMG since the Server Switch.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on December 06, 2018, 01:13:31 PM
Quote from: JBS on December 06, 2018, 06:59:58 AM
I seem to remember him saying that Tapatalk has not worked with GMG since the Server Switch.

I think you're right about that, but I have no trouble using the site on a phone even without Tapatalk (whatever that is). The mobile version works quite well (on my phone, at least). I don't think Karl would have given up on the phone so easily.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Marc on December 06, 2018, 10:59:38 PM
Damn.
I missed this worrying news... that's what happens when you're no longer a true regular.

I keep my fingers crossed for a complete recovery.
All the best to you, Karl!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: The new erato on December 07, 2018, 12:53:51 AM
New to me as well. Devastating news, hoping for a happy ending.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 07, 2018, 01:47:41 AM
Quote from: Marc on December 06, 2018, 10:59:38 PM
Damn.
I missed this worrying news... that's what happens when you're no longer a true regular.

I keep my fingers crossed for a complete recovery.
All the best to you, Karl!

Quote from: The new erato on December 07, 2018, 12:53:51 AM
New to me as well. Devastating news, hoping for a happy ending.

The fund on FaceBook for Karl is above $5,000. now!  Let's keep it going!

https://www.facebook.com/donate/2112921185397622/10216034767195317/ (https://www.facebook.com/donate/2112921185397622/10216034767195317/)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pat B on December 07, 2018, 11:34:05 AM
I too missed this terrible news until now.

Hoping for a full and as-speedy-as-possible recovery.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 08, 2018, 03:50:01 PM
The fund is now above $5,500: we need new donors!  ;)

https://www.facebook.com/donate/2112921185397622/10216034767195317/ (https://www.facebook.com/donate/2112921185397622/10216034767195317/)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Mini-Update 6:00 A.M. Dec. 9th
Post by: Cato on December 09, 2018, 02:01:23 AM
Karl's recovery fund on FaceBook went up to $5,700 last night.

He also made a comment on "the amazing retrainable brain."    8)

Let's hope and pray that it stays amazing and retrainable!   0:)

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Elgarian Redux on December 09, 2018, 06:16:25 AM
I've missed this whole unhappy sequence of events until today. Oh what a shock. Over the years I've had the odd phone conversation with Karl, the occasional exchange via snail mail, a few emails ... but most of our links have been via GMG. No matter: by any definition he is a good friend on the other side of the water, and my goodness I wish him and Maria well in these tough times.

Cato - thank you ever so much for keeping the communication lines open. I'll send you a PM.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 09, 2018, 06:18:18 AM
Quote from: Elgarian Redux on December 09, 2018, 06:16:25 AM
I've missed this whole unhappy sequence of events until today. Oh what a shock. Over the years I've had the odd phone conversation with Karl, the occasional exchange via snail mail, a few emails ... but most of our links have been via GMG. No matter: by any definition he is a good friend on the other side of the water, and my goodness I wish him and Maria well in these tough times.

Cato - thank you ever so much for keeping the communication lines open. I'll send you a PM.

No problem: I await your message!  0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Update 10:40 A.M. Dec. 9th
Post by: Cato on December 09, 2018, 06:43:34 AM
Maria sent the following message this morning, part of which I will quote:

Quote

Karl is feeling better and those 3-4 weeks of a high risk of further brain swelling and bleeding are passing. He'll have a long way to recovery and will need to work very hard. Hopefully the left hand and arm will learn to function. The neurologist at the I.C.U. told me that his left arm will never recover.... but there is a little progress and let's see how things will go.


(My emphasis above)

Also...

After fighting with assorted bureaucrats  8)  , Maria has convinced them to add one week to Karl's recuperation and intensive therapy.

So that is good news!

And she again is very grateful to everyone for donating to the recovery fund for Karl

So keep those donations coming!

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Update 10:40 A.M. Dec. 9th
Post by: SonicMan46 on December 09, 2018, 07:16:25 AM
Quote from: Cato on December 09, 2018, 06:43:34 AM
Maria sent the following message this morning, part of which I will quote:

(My emphasis above)

Also...

After fighting with assorted bureaucrats  8)  , Maria has convinced them to add one week to Karl's recuperation and intensive therapy.

So that is good news!

And she again is very grateful to everyone for donating to the recovery fund for Karl

So keep those donations coming!

Thanks again Cato for the updates on Karl - Dave :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Update 6:50 P.M. Dec. 9th
Post by: Cato on December 09, 2018, 02:49:42 PM
For those not able to donate via FaceBook, Maria has also started a GoFundMe page: it has not received the same attention, but has $2,000+ in it.

Here is the link:

https://www.gofundme.com/helping-karl-to-recover-from-stroke (https://www.gofundme.com/helping-karl-to-recover-from-stroke)

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Mini-Update 6:00 A.M. Dec. 9th
Post by: zamyrabyrd on December 09, 2018, 08:10:11 PM
Quote from: Cato on December 09, 2018, 02:01:23 AM
Karl's recovery fund on FaceBook went up to $5,700 last night.
He also made a comment on "the amazing retrainable brain."    8)
Let's hope and pray that it stays amazing and retrainable!   0:)

Well, that's an upbeat statement, very important to be positive!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Update 6:50 P.M. Dec. 9th
Post by: Elgarian Redux on December 09, 2018, 11:51:05 PM
Quote from: Cato on December 09, 2018, 02:49:42 PM
For those not able to donate via FaceBook, Maria has also started a GoFundMe page: it has not received the same attention, but has $2,000+ in it.

Here is the link:

https://www.gofundme.com/helping-karl-to-recover-from-stroke (https://www.gofundme.com/helping-karl-to-recover-from-stroke)

There is yet another method for anyone (like me) who doesn't belong to Facebook, and who (no doubt irrationally) feels uneasy about giving credit card details to the GoFundMe website. At Karl's GoFundMe web page you can send a message directly to Maria, to which she will reply with her email address, and then you can send money directly to her via Paypal.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Brahmsian on December 10, 2018, 05:05:56 AM
Quote from: Cato on December 08, 2018, 03:50:01 PM
The fund is now above $5,500: we need new donors!  ;)

https://www.facebook.com/donate/2112921185397622/10216034767195317/ (https://www.facebook.com/donate/2112921185397622/10216034767195317/)

Thank you for the link, Cato.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Mini-Update 5:20 P.M. Dec. 10th
Post by: Cato on December 10, 2018, 01:26:17 PM
Quote from: ChamberNut on December 10, 2018, 05:05:56 AM

Thank you for the link, Cato.


You are most welcome!

A mini-update: Karl's fund on FaceBook broke the $6,000 barrier today, approaching $6,100.  He also wrote two jokes...kind of, sort of, maybe!   :D   8)



Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Better Update 6:10 P.M. Dec. 10th
Post by: Cato on December 10, 2018, 02:14:46 PM
Quote from: Cato on December 10, 2018, 01:26:17 PM
You are most welcome!

A mini-update: Karl's fund on FaceBook broke the $6,000 barrier today, approaching $6,100.  He also wrote two jokes...kind of, sort of, maybe!   :D   8)

Karl sent me his longest message yet, about setting a comic-opera libretto (which I wrote for him some years ago) as soon as he "gets back in the saddle."   0:)   One of his Triad Choir colleagues presented him with an idea about a concert with one-act operas using Triad singers. 

So Karl seems pumped about composing that opera right now!  8)  A very good sign indeed! 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 10, 2018, 02:20:23 PM
On the mend,  therapy going well  incremental progress each day.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on December 10, 2018, 02:26:08 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 10, 2018, 02:20:23 PM
On the mend,  therapy going well  incremental progress each day.
Huzzah!

*Pounds the table*
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Update directly from Karl
Post by: Cato on December 10, 2018, 02:33:29 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 10, 2018, 02:20:23 PM
On the mend,  therapy going well  incremental progress each day.

Yay Team!   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: SonicMan46 on December 10, 2018, 02:54:34 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 10, 2018, 02:20:23 PM
On the mend,  therapy going well  incremental progress each day.

Hi Karl - all of your 'buddies' at GMG have been concerned - WONDERFUL to see you 'back in the saddle' and leaving a post - we all hope for the best - good luck!  Dave :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on December 10, 2018, 03:04:16 PM
Quote from: North Star on December 10, 2018, 02:26:08 PM
Huzzah!

*Pounds the table*
*Chainsaws table in half with clarinet chainsaw*
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on December 10, 2018, 03:19:05 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 10, 2018, 02:20:23 PM
On the mend,  therapy going well  incremental progress each day.

Absolutely fantastic to see you here again. Miss your chortles.

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: André on December 10, 2018, 03:23:22 PM
Welcome back !  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: mc ukrneal on December 10, 2018, 03:36:09 PM
Happy to see you respond. I fear we may have filled up your thread!! :) But it is filled with the best wishes and hopes we could pass to you!!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on December 10, 2018, 03:45:08 PM
Hurray!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: JBS on December 10, 2018, 03:51:01 PM
Quote from: greg on December 10, 2018, 03:04:16 PM
*Chainsaws table in half with clarinet chainsaw*

I second that motion.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on December 10, 2018, 03:52:25 PM
Anyone here can sign for delivery of a new table?

Quote from: greg on December 10, 2018, 03:04:16 PM
*Chainsaws table in half with clarinet chainsaw*
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Gurn Blanston on December 10, 2018, 05:14:33 PM
Quote from: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on December 10, 2018, 03:52:25 PM
Anyone here can sign for delivery of a new table?

Yeah, go ahead and send it to me, it's house money.  :D

(that clarinet though...   ::) )

8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ken B on December 10, 2018, 05:39:23 PM
Great news!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Jaakko Keskinen on December 10, 2018, 06:47:03 PM
Yay!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pat B on December 10, 2018, 07:58:54 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 10, 2018, 02:20:23 PM
On the mend,  therapy going well  incremental progress each day.

Favorite post.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Alek Hidell on December 10, 2018, 08:00:13 PM
Wow. I just came across this news in another thread and then hurriedly read the last couple of weeks' posts here. Very distressing to hear, particularly the recent report that he may not regain the use of his left arm: it would mean the end of his clarinet playing.

Along with everyone else, I wish Karl the best and hope for a full recovery. I was greatly heartened to see a post from the man himself earlier this evening.

From one clarinetist* to another, Karl: best wishes, strength, and courage to you, sir.


* N.B. I must stress that I was a clarinetist only from roughly age 12 to age 16. Hardly at Karl's level, but I still have great affection for the instrument.


Quote from: Pat B on December 10, 2018, 07:58:54 PM
Favorite post.

+1
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: (poco) Sforzando on December 10, 2018, 08:03:21 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 10, 2018, 02:20:23 PM
On the mend,  therapy going well  incremental progress each day.

Cheers!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Marc on December 10, 2018, 08:41:58 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 10, 2018, 02:20:23 PM
On the mend,  therapy going well  incremental progress each day.

That's great to hear, Karl. Keep the spirit up!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: steve ridgway on December 10, 2018, 09:25:15 PM
Brilliant news, glad to see you back again Karl 8).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: ritter on December 10, 2018, 10:08:08 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 10, 2018, 02:20:23 PM
On the mend,  therapy going well  incremental progress each day.
It's so good to hear from you, Karl!  :)

Un abrazo fuerte desde Madrid..
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Papy Oli on December 10, 2018, 11:56:42 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 10, 2018, 02:20:23 PM
On the mend,  therapy going well  incremental progress each day.

What a very pleasing message to see !! Best wishes Karl !
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: The new erato on December 11, 2018, 12:04:08 AM
So happy right now!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Harry on December 11, 2018, 12:07:26 AM
It is really good to hear, that Karl is coming back to us, albeit slowly.
As he is a firm part of the GMG family, it certainly hurts to know that he is in this situation.
There are prayers for you in my church dear friend, every Saturday and Sunday.
Get well soon!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Florestan on December 11, 2018, 12:19:14 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 10, 2018, 02:20:23 PM
On the mend,  therapy going well  incremental progress each day.

That's the music I like! Speedy recovery, Karl! We can hardly wait to have you back!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Elgarian Redux on December 11, 2018, 12:49:48 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 10, 2018, 02:20:23 PM
On the mend,  therapy going well  incremental progress each day.

Like others, I am so busy *pounding the table*, that I can't think of anything else to say at the moment. Bloomin' marvelous to see this post, Karl. Thinking of you again and again, every day.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on December 11, 2018, 01:36:55 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 10, 2018, 02:20:23 PM
On the mend,  therapy going well  incremental progress each day.

Absolutely wonderful news.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Brahmsian on December 11, 2018, 03:58:38 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 10, 2018, 02:20:23 PM
On the mend,  therapy going well  incremental progress each day.

Excellent news!  *pounds the table*
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: vandermolen on December 11, 2018, 04:46:52 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 10, 2018, 02:20:23 PM
On the mend,  therapy going well  incremental progress each day.
Woohoo!
:) :) :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Zeus on December 11, 2018, 05:44:02 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 10, 2018, 02:20:23 PM
On the mend,  therapy going well  incremental progress each day.

(https://www.rover.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/twenty20_b121f53e-e044-405a-b73c-8a50bf08681d-960x540.jpg)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 11, 2018, 06:38:31 AM
Thanks a million!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on December 11, 2018, 06:44:54 AM
We were all greatly concerned about you and you have been sadly missed. May you have a speedy recovery Karl.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: vandermolen on December 11, 2018, 06:52:06 AM
Quote from: aligreto on December 11, 2018, 06:44:54 AM
We were all greatly concerned about you and you have been sadly missed. May you have a speedy recovery Karl.

Very true on all three counts.

Welcome back Karl

:)

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: zamyrabyrd on December 11, 2018, 08:19:47 AM
Karl is our "Christmas miracle", making GMG GREAT again!

ZB
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 11, 2018, 09:55:02 AM
Quote from: zamyrabyrd on December 11, 2018, 08:19:47 AM
Karl is our "Christmas miracle", making GMG GREAT again!

ZB

When he gets back to composing, he will be Making Great Music Again!  0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 11, 2018, 12:24:22 PM
All your kind thoughts mean the world to me.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: mc ukrneal on December 11, 2018, 01:01:16 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 11, 2018, 12:24:22 PM
All your kind thoughts mean the world to me.
So happy to see you up and about (so to speak)!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mandryka on December 11, 2018, 01:34:29 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 10, 2018, 02:20:23 PM
On the mend,  therapy going well  incremental progress each day.

Very pleased to hear it!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: SimonNZ on December 11, 2018, 01:51:54 PM
Great to see you back here, Karl, and to hear that the recovery is going well!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: bhodges on December 11, 2018, 01:59:30 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 11, 2018, 12:24:22 PM
All your kind thoughts mean the world to me.

Wonderful to see you so active, so soon after "the incident" (as another stroke survivor I know calls it). Bodes well for the future!

Hang in there -- your progress is inspiring us all.

--Bruce
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: premont on December 11, 2018, 02:24:44 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 10, 2018, 02:20:23 PM
On the mend,  therapy going well  incremental progress each day.

I am very happy to hear that.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on December 11, 2018, 02:29:10 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 10, 2018, 02:20:23 PM
On the mend,  therapy going well  incremental progress each day.

Incremental progress is like compound interest, it can produce dramatic results! :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ken B on December 11, 2018, 02:55:24 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 11, 2018, 12:24:22 PM
All your kind thoughts mean the world to me.

Glad your mood is upbeat Karl. Best not risk it by listening to any Menin 8 ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Iota on December 11, 2018, 03:13:09 PM
Terrific news! Can't imagine what you've been through. Best wishes. :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters Update: 8:35 P.M. Dec. 11th
Post by: Cato on December 11, 2018, 04:35:30 PM
The fund-raising on FaceBook for Karl's recovery is almost at $7,000 ! 

I have written about pushing the fund to $10,000 by Sunday night: if you can afford to donate something again, that would be most wonderful!  0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: GioCar on December 11, 2018, 07:56:54 PM
https://www.youtube.com/v/6sj77dIxP0U

Best wishes  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ken B on December 11, 2018, 08:12:09 PM
Quote from: GioCar on December 11, 2018, 07:56:54 PM
https://www.youtube.com/v/6sj77dIxP0U

Best wishes  :)
Exactly.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters Update: 8:35 P.M. Dec. 11th
Post by: Elgarian Redux on December 12, 2018, 02:23:12 AM
Quote from: Cato on December 11, 2018, 04:35:30 PM
The fund-raising on FaceBook for Karl's recovery is almost at $7,000 ! 

I have written about pushing the fund to $10,000 by Sunday night: if you can afford to donate something again, that would be most wonderful!  0:)

Furthermore, the GoFundMe appeal has now exceeded $6000:
https://www.gofundme.com/helping-karl-to-recover-from-stroke (https://www.gofundme.com/helping-karl-to-recover-from-stroke)

We don't know how many people, like myself, have sent contributions independently of these two funds.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters Update: 8:35 P.M. Dec. 11th
Post by: Cato on December 12, 2018, 03:11:55 AM
Quote from: Elgarian Redux on December 12, 2018, 02:23:12 AM
Furthermore, the GoFundMe appeal has now exceeded $6000:
https://www.gofundme.com/helping-karl-to-recover-from-stroke (https://www.gofundme.com/helping-karl-to-recover-from-stroke)

We don't know how many people, like myself, have sent contributions independently of these two funds.

Excellent news!

Perhaps Karl will continue to recover at a rate faster than expected, thereby minimizing costs of therapy, etc.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 12, 2018, 04:26:00 AM
I hum it in my sleep
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: André on December 12, 2018, 04:53:51 AM
Nice to see you posting, Karl !

Take good care of yourself, my friend.  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ken B on December 12, 2018, 05:03:51 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 12, 2018, 04:26:00 AM
I hum it in my sleep
Ha!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Elgarian Redux on December 12, 2018, 05:39:32 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 12, 2018, 04:26:00 AM
I hum it in my sleep

Which causes me to ask whether I have ever heard, or played, music in my sleep. I don't think I have. At least, I don't remember having done so, which is not the same thing.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 12, 2018, 05:48:25 AM
Quote from: Elgarian Redux on December 12, 2018, 05:39:32 AM
Which causes me to ask whether I have ever heard, or played, music in my sleep. I don't think I have. At least, I don't remember having done so, which is not the same thing.

I have often awakened with something playing, whether something recently heard or long ago or one of my own pieces.

Two + years ago, the music for my 9-voice choral work, Exaudi me, was playing in my head when I woke up one morning, after I had rediscovered my 40+ year-old sketch for the piece.

I should offer that work again to our newer members, and any regular members, over on the curiously named "...CATO, Who is NOT a Composer" topic!   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Jaakko Keskinen on December 12, 2018, 06:24:36 AM
Welcome back, Karl!  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Florestan on December 12, 2018, 06:34:39 AM
Quote from: Elgarian Redux on December 12, 2018, 05:39:32 AM
Which causes me to ask whether I have ever heard, or played, music in my sleep. I don't think I have. At least, I don't remember having done so, which is not the same thing.

I frequently hear music in my dreams. I remember a piano concerto and a symphony. I swear that I was hearing the music as vivid as in a live concert.


Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: vandermolen on December 12, 2018, 07:16:59 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 12, 2018, 04:26:00 AM
I hum it in my sleep

A good sign I'm sure.

I always hum whilst eating. I'm used to my wife or daughter kicking me under the table at dinner parties to stop me doing it.

Keep up the good work Karl
:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: pjme on December 12, 2018, 07:22:16 AM
We all think of you! Let's call it a humming chorus...

https://www.youtube.com/v/0f1k14GQmNE

Peter

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ken B on December 12, 2018, 09:02:23 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 12, 2018, 04:26:00 AM
I hum it in my sleep
My wife says I snore too.  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Florestan on December 12, 2018, 11:56:27 AM
Quote from: Ken B on December 12, 2018, 09:02:23 AM
My wife says I snore too.  ;)

You probably snore La mer...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Update from Maria: 4:20 P.M. Dec. 12th
Post by: Cato on December 12, 2018, 12:25:03 PM
Greetings Again Everyone!

Maria Bablyak, Karl's wife, has this update on the fund-raising front:

Quote

We are almost there, almost enough for the first month for Karl's rehabilitation care and therapy necessary for his recovery! Many thanks to everyone!


(My emphasis above: I would assume she means that the effort is reaching the $10,000 mark.)

A good number of FaceBook Hearts followed that statement!  0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 12, 2018, 12:42:28 PM
Thank you all, again!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Florestan on December 12, 2018, 01:17:53 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 12, 2018, 12:42:28 PM
Thank you all, again!

Hallelujah! Lord be praised! We love you, Karl!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Crudblud on December 12, 2018, 01:22:22 PM
Karl, I was terribly sorry to hear about this. I'm glad you are on the mend and I wish you all the best in returning to business as usual.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: bhodges on December 12, 2018, 01:37:13 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 12, 2018, 12:42:28 PM
Thank you all, again!

Wow, look who's here!  So glad you are feeling up to returning to online citizenry, and wishing you more "leaps and bounds" every day.

--Bruce
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 12, 2018, 01:47:31 PM
Quote from: Brewski on December 12, 2018, 01:37:13 PM
Wow, look who's here!  So glad you are feeling up to returning to online citizenry, and wishing you more "leaps and bounds" every day.

Soon I'll be doing Pastoral dances

--Bruce
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ken B on December 12, 2018, 02:20:11 PM
Quote from: Florestan on December 12, 2018, 11:56:27 AM
You probably snore La mer...
Very likely. She does after all complain ...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: vandermolen on December 12, 2018, 10:08:25 PM
Quote from: Brewski on December 12, 2018, 01:37:13 PM
Wow, look who's here!  So glad you are feeling up to returning to online citizenry, and wishing you more "leaps and bounds" every day.

--Bruce

+1

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: zamyrabyrd on December 13, 2018, 12:59:07 AM
Quote from: Florestan on December 12, 2018, 11:56:27 AM
You probably snore La mer...

Now THAT would be no mean feat!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 13, 2018, 10:32:48 AM
My balance andgait are good
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: vandermolen on December 13, 2018, 10:35:48 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 13, 2018, 10:32:48 AM
My balance andgait are good

Excellent. All strength to you Karl.
Keep up the good work.
:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Florestan on December 13, 2018, 10:36:08 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 13, 2018, 10:32:48 AM
My balance andgait are good

Excellent news, Karl! Keep them coming!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 13, 2018, 10:53:30 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 13, 2018, 10:32:48 AM
My balance and gait are good

Wow!  Hip hip hurray!  Or should we say: Foot foot, knee knee, yippee ?!   8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Mini-Update 7:30 A.M. Dec. 15th
Post by: Cato on December 15, 2018, 03:37:22 AM
The fund-raising for Karl on FaceBook is approaching $8,000.  Things have slowed, unfortunately.

As they used to say in the old days: "That is all." 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Todd on December 15, 2018, 06:34:45 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 10, 2018, 02:20:23 PM
On the mend,  therapy going well  incremental progress each day.


Most excellent news.  I sincerely hope your progress continues unabated until you are fully back to your old self. 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters Mini-Update 9:55 P.M. Dec 15th
Post by: Cato on December 15, 2018, 05:58:11 PM
Karl sent a mini-update that he is making "baby steps" with his left hand: his left side experienced nearly complete paralysis at first,

So, more good news!   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: André on December 15, 2018, 06:09:34 PM
That's a good sign !
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: steve ridgway on December 15, 2018, 08:50:00 PM
Yes, great. Going from total paralysis to any amount of movement is a very significant step :).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Mini-Update 7:30 A.M. Dec. 15th
Post by: Elgarian Redux on December 16, 2018, 01:11:14 AM
Quote from: Cato on December 15, 2018, 03:37:22 AM
The fund-raising for Karl on FaceBook is approaching $8,000.  Things have slowed, unfortunately.

But the total - including the other fund (GoFundMe) is now over $15,000. And we don't know how many 'invisible' direct donations there have been in addition to those.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: zamyrabyrd on December 16, 2018, 03:30:39 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 13, 2018, 10:32:48 AM
My balance and gait are good

WINNING IS GREAT!
WINNING FEELS GOOD!
KEEP ON WINNING!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters Mini-Update 9:55 P.M. Dec 15th
Post by: Jaakko Keskinen on December 16, 2018, 03:52:11 AM
Quote from: Cato on December 15, 2018, 05:58:11 PM
Karl sent a mini-update that he is making "baby steps" with his left hand: his left side experienced nearly complete paralysis at first,

So, more good news!   0:)

Great to hear that he's making progress even with his left hand! Thank you for the update!  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters Mini-Update 9:55 P.M. Dec 15th
Post by: ritter on December 16, 2018, 04:00:05 AM
Quote from: Alberich on December 16, 2018, 03:52:11 AM
Great to hear that he's making progress even with his left hand! Thank you for the update!  :)
+1... Keep it up, Karl!  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters Mini-Update 9:55 P.M. Dec 15th
Post by: Florestan on December 16, 2018, 05:49:52 AM
Quote from: Alberich on December 16, 2018, 03:52:11 AM
Great to hear that he's making progress even with his left hand! Thank you for the update!  :)

+ 2

Karl is a fighter and a winner. He'll make it just fine, I have no doubts about it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters Mini-Update 3:55 P.M. Dec 16th
Post by: Cato on December 16, 2018, 11:50:56 AM
Quote from: Elgarian Redux on December 16, 2018, 01:11:14 AM
But the total - including the other fund (GoFundMe) is now over $15,000. And we don't know how many 'invisible' direct donations there have been in addition to those.

Quote from: Florestan on December 16, 2018, 05:49:52 AM
+ 2

Karl is a fighter and a winner. He'll make it just fine, I have no doubts about it.

On FaceBook the fund-raising is $42. away from $8,000!

So far, no other news.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Mini-Update 6:05 P.M. Dec. 16th
Post by: Cato on December 16, 2018, 02:10:22 PM
Check out this very nice gesture!

Holy Trinity Methodist Church dedicated their Christmas concert today to Karl!

See:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Holy-Trinity-Methodist-Church/123956681065325 (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Holy-Trinity-Methodist-Church/123956681065325)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: SymphonicAddict on December 16, 2018, 03:15:34 PM
Just I've found out the amazing recovery of Karl. Congratulations! Being alive and conscious is the best Christmas present that you could receive, and, overall, for all, especially your family. I hope all will go for you on the most positive way.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: vandermolen on December 17, 2018, 06:05:27 AM
Quote from: SymphonicAddict on December 16, 2018, 03:15:34 PM
Just I've found out the amazing recovery of Karl. Congratulations! Being alive and conscious is the best Christmas present that you could receive, and, overall, for all, especially your family. I hope all will go for you on the most positive way.

I'd like to echo Cesar's good wishes.
:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 18, 2018, 04:20:01 AM
More and more strength and mobility in the left hand
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on December 18, 2018, 05:48:40 AM
Excellent!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 18, 2018, 06:08:33 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 18, 2018, 04:20:01 AM
More and more strength and mobility in the left hand

Excellent news, Karl!

A little thanksgiving for this progress:

https://www.youtube.com/v/X0RIh--9uR4
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on December 18, 2018, 07:00:17 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 18, 2018, 04:20:01 AM
More and more strength and mobility in the left hand

It's great to hear from you, Karl. I hope you continue to improve.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: (poco) Sforzando on December 18, 2018, 07:06:29 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 18, 2018, 04:20:01 AM
More and more strength and mobility in the left hand

Excellent sign!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on December 18, 2018, 08:35:28 AM
Great progress Karl. Keep it up  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: JBS on December 18, 2018, 08:50:20 AM
Keep it up.  Who knows, before long you may be ready to play Prokofiev's PC 4!
(Ok, that's a bit of a stretch, .)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on December 18, 2018, 08:54:40 AM
Quote from: JBS on December 18, 2018, 08:50:20 AM
Keep it up.  Who knows, before long you may be ready to play Prokofiev's PC 4!
(Ok, that's a bit of a stretch, .)

There's a transcription for clarinet?  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Elgarian Redux on December 18, 2018, 10:30:04 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 18, 2018, 04:20:01 AM
More and more strength and mobility in the left hand
This is all ever so encouraging. Excellent news, dear fellow.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: vandermolen on December 18, 2018, 01:13:25 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 18, 2018, 04:20:01 AM
More and more strength and mobility in the left hand
Best news I've heard all day.
:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Papy Oli on December 18, 2018, 01:31:50 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 18, 2018, 04:20:01 AM
More and more strength and mobility in the left hand

great news, all the best Karl !
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: NikF on December 18, 2018, 02:30:16 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 18, 2018, 04:20:01 AM
More and more strength and mobility in the left hand

Good stuff.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Update 7:40 P.M. Dec. 18th
Post by: Cato on December 18, 2018, 03:42:41 PM
Karl has written that he has musical ideas for FOUR new works, although he is "not yet back to composing."  Nevertheless, "the gears are turning."

Again, that is an excellent sign!    8)    I guessed that the works might be his Second Symphony, a Clarinet Concerto, Star Trek: The Opera ???  and Hell's Angels,  :o    the world's first motorcycle ballet!   8)

And the FaceBook fund-raising has cracked $8,000!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Update 7:40 P.M. Dec. 18th
Post by: Elgarian Redux on December 19, 2018, 12:08:42 AM
Quote from: Cato on December 18, 2018, 03:42:41 PM
Hell's Angels,  :o    the world's first motorcycle ballet!   
That must have been what he was referring to when he said 'the gears are turning'.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Marc on December 19, 2018, 12:14:58 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 18, 2018, 04:20:01 AM
More and more strength and mobility in the left hand

Thumbs up!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Rons_talking on December 19, 2018, 02:17:42 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 18, 2018, 04:20:01 AM
More and more strength and mobility in the left hand

Great, Karl!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: ritter on December 19, 2018, 04:02:34 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 18, 2018, 04:20:01 AM
More and more strength and mobility in the left hand
A standing ovation for Karl! :)

(https://thefabricated.files.wordpress.com/2015/09/standing-ovation-1.gif)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: vandermolen on December 19, 2018, 08:37:28 AM
Quote from: ritter on December 19, 2018, 04:02:34 AM
A standing ovation for Karl! :)

(https://thefabricated.files.wordpress.com/2015/09/standing-ovation-1.gif)

+1 very nice
:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Update 7:40 P.M. Dec. 18th
Post by: Florestan on December 19, 2018, 10:48:23 AM
Quote from: Cato on December 18, 2018, 03:42:41 PM
Karl has written that he has musical ideas for FOUR new works, although he is "not yet back to composing."  Nevertheless, "the gears are turning."

Again, that is an excellent sign!    8)    I guessed that the works might be his Second Symphony, a Clarinet Concerto, Star Trek: The Opera ???  and Hell's Angels,  :o    the world's first motorcycle ballet!   8)


You kidding? He's first got to write the symphonic poem Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner which I commissioned for him long time ago.  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Update 7:40 P.M. Dec. 18th
Post by: Ken B on December 19, 2018, 11:56:12 AM
Quote from: Florestan on December 19, 2018, 10:48:23 AM
You kidding? He's first got to write the symphonic poem Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner which I commissioned for him long time ago.  :)
Oh jeez. I bet that's an albatross around his neck.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Update 7:40 P.M. Dec. 18th
Post by: Florestan on December 19, 2018, 12:13:22 PM
Quote from: Ken B on December 19, 2018, 11:56:12 AM
Oh jeez. I bet that's an albatross around his neck.

:laugh:  :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 19, 2018, 01:09:33 PM
Quote from: Elgarian Redux on December 19, 2018, 12:08:42 AM
That must have been what he was referring to when he said 'the gears are turning'.

Thunderous!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters:
Post by: Cato on December 19, 2018, 01:11:02 PM
Quote from: Florestan on December 19, 2018, 10:48:23 AM
You kidding? He's first got to write the symphonic poem Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner which I commissioned for him long time ago.  :)


Quote from: Ken B on December 19, 2018, 11:56:12 AM
Oh jeez. I bet that's an albatross around his neck.

Drat!  You beat me to it!  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 19, 2018, 01:14:09 PM
Oxygen Footprint was so well-received by audiences on Ensemble Aubade's recent tour, that I'm starting to think of a companion piece not sure whether to call it Bourbon Footprint or Bourbon Pacification
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 19, 2018, 01:15:05 PM
Many thanks, again, all!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Florestan on December 19, 2018, 01:16:27 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 19, 2018, 01:14:09 PM
Oxygen Footprint was so well-received by audiences on Ensemble Aubade's recent tour, that I'm starting to think of a companion piece not sure whether to call it Bourbon Footprint or Bourbon Pacification

Call it whatever you want, the most important thing is that you recovered! Three cheers for you, Karl! Deo gratias!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 19, 2018, 02:07:00 PM
My balance is strong enough and my walking as well, that I have been given liiberty to walk around the floor just with my cane
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 19, 2018, 02:09:15 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 19, 2018, 02:07:00 PM
My balance is strong enough and my walking as well, that I have been given liberty to walk around the floor just with my cane

To quote Braveheart: "FREEEEEEDOM!"   8)

We have been wondering about that!  Again, excellent news! 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: JBS on December 19, 2018, 03:42:04 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 19, 2018, 02:07:00 PM
My balance is strong enough and my walking as well, that I have been given liiberty to walk around the floor just with my cane

Insert extended ovation here
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Elgarian Redux on December 20, 2018, 12:36:15 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 19, 2018, 02:07:00 PM
My balance is strong enough and my walking as well, that I have been given liiberty to walk around the floor just with my cane

Brilliant. There is much table pounding going on here.

Let me know when you're ready to race me down the corridor. (You'll need to give me a start, of course.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Dungeon Master on December 20, 2018, 02:25:59 AM
We have had our own ongoing family health crisis, so I am very late to the game in catching up. I have donated 2018's GMG subscriptions to Karl's GoFundMe campaign.

As a medical person, I have some small understanding of what Karl, his wife and family are going through. My whole-hearted best wishes, Karl, for a speedy and complete recovery. If its slow, then be it steady.

May I offer a small anecdote? When GMG was still a fledgling site, we had a sudden and large influx of members from another well-known forum. I was warned by one of our existing members that I should keep a close eye on a new member called Karl. He was, I was told, a trouble-maker, incendiary and volatile. Nowadays, such a person would be called an internet troll. So when Karl signed up, I made it my special focus to watch everything he posted. My extra-critical eye was watchful for second meanings and anything inflammatory in his posts. It was only after many months of suspicion that I realised that this Karl was probably not the Karl I was warned about, or that I was being trolled by the warning itself. Karl, as you are all aware, has been the most exemplary member on GMG, always courteous and helpful, insightful, tolerant and wise. A credit to our forum! Thank you, Karl for your contribution to GMG and may it continue well into the future.

cheers
Rob
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: NikF on December 20, 2018, 03:32:57 AM
^ What a fine and noble gesture. And it speaks volumes about k a rl h e nn i ng, Dungeon Master, and the community as a whole.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 20, 2018, 04:59:49 AM
Quote from: Dungeon Master on December 20, 2018, 02:25:59 AM
We have had our own ongoing family health crisis, so I am very late to the game in catching up. I have donated 2018's GMG subscriptions to Karl's GoFundMe campaign.

As a medical person, I have some small understanding of what Karl, his wife and family are going through. My whole-hearted best wishes, Karl, for a speedy and complete recovery. If its slow, then be it steady.

May I offer a small anecdote? When GMG was still a fledgling site, we had a sudden and large influx of members from another well-known forum. I was warned by one of our existing members that I should keep a close eye on a new member called Karl. He was, I was told, a trouble-maker, incendiary and volatile. Nowadays, such a person would be called an internet troll. So when Karl signed up, I made it my special focus to watch everything he posted. My extra-critical eye was watchful for second meanings and anything inflammatory in his posts. It was only after many months of suspicion that I realised that this Karl was probably not the Karl I was warned about, or that I was being trolled by the warning itself. Karl, as you are all aware, has been the most exemplary
member on GMG, always courteous and helpful, insightful, tolerant and wise. A credit to our forum! Thank you, Karl for your contribution to GMG and may it continue well into the future.

cheers
Rob
Thanks a million, Rob
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: SonicMan46 on December 20, 2018, 07:24:30 AM
Quote from: Dungeon Master on December 20, 2018, 02:25:59 AM
We have had our own ongoing family health crisis, so I am very late to the game in catching up. I have donated 2018's GMG subscriptions to Karl's GoFundMe campaign.

As a medical person, I have some small understanding of what Karl, his wife and family are going through. My whole-hearted best wishes, Karl, for a speedy and complete recovery. If its slow, then be it steady.

May I offer a small anecdote? When GMG was still a fledgling site, we had a sudden and large influx of members from another well-known forum. I was warned by one of our existing members that I should keep a close eye on a new member called Karl. He was, I was told, a trouble-maker, incendiary and volatile. Nowadays, such a person would be called an internet troll. So when Karl signed up, I made it my special focus to watch everything he posted. My extra-critical eye was watchful for second meanings and anything inflammatory in his posts. It was only after many months of suspicion that I realised that this Karl was probably not the Karl I was warned about, or that I was being trolled by the warning itself. Karl, as you are all aware, has been the most exemplary member on GMG, always courteous and helpful, insightful, tolerant and wise. A credit to our forum! Thank you, Karl for your contribution to GMG and may it continue well into the future.


Hi Rob - great story and thanks for your GMG contribution to Karl's fund - Dave :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Jaakko Keskinen on December 20, 2018, 08:26:41 AM
Great to see you back, Karl!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Update 3:30 P.M. Dec. 20th
Post by: Cato on December 20, 2018, 11:40:32 AM
The latest from Karl's wife, artist Maria Bablyak:

Quote

We almost have the amount to get Karl through one-third of his rehabilitation! I don't know how to thank enough everyone who donated to help Karl in his struggle to return back to life. We are overwhelmed by the warm response from friends, colleagues and neighbors. Your generosity and kindness certainly give Karl and family tremendous support; seeing that there are so many wonderful people who care encourages and inspires him to fight for recovery and makes both of us feel that we are not alone in this extremely difficult time. Many many thanks to everyone! We know each gift, large or small, came from the heart and we very much appreciate it ❤ Every $1 is giving Karl a chance to regain back the abilities compromised with the stroke. Thank you! 


So as The Reverend Leroy would say: "Dig deep, and make it hurt!"   8)

And one more time, if there is still anybody out there who does not know of The Reverend Leroy:

https://www.youtube.com/v/cgwvSTzWF6w&t=10s



Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: vandermolen on December 20, 2018, 12:48:51 PM
Quote from: NikF on December 20, 2018, 03:32:57 AM
^ What a fine and noble gesture. And it speaks volumes about k a rl h e nn i ng, Dungeon Master, and the community as a whole.

Totally agree.
:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Update 3:30 P.M. Dec. 20th
Post by: Cato on December 20, 2018, 02:20:33 PM
Quote from: Cato on December 20, 2018, 11:40:32 AM
The latest from Karl's wife, artist Maria Bablyak:


Here is Maria Bablyak's website with a very small sampling of her art: she could use a commission these days, or a customer for her paintings!

http://www.geocities.ws/maria_bablyak/vo3.html#springflower (http://www.geocities.ws/maria_bablyak/vo3.html#springflower)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: André on December 20, 2018, 05:54:51 PM
Quote from: SonicMan46 on December 20, 2018, 07:24:30 AM
Hi Rob - great story and thanks for your GMG contribution to Karl's fund - Dave :)

+ 1
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Traverso on December 21, 2018, 04:19:45 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 19, 2018, 02:07:00 PM
My balance is strong enough and my walking as well, that I have been given liiberty to walk around the floor just with my cane

That's good news,I wish you a good recovery. :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: kyjo on December 21, 2018, 10:40:51 AM
Best wishes for a speedy recovery, Karl. So sorry to hear about your crisis.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Update 7:15 P.M. Dec. 21st
Post by: Cato on December 21, 2018, 03:20:34 PM
Karl wrote that his left hand is still strengthening, gradually, but definitely improving.

He also mentioned that he would be transferred to a different facility in West Newton, which might have happened today, or should happen tomorrow.  I would assume that such a transfer is another step toward recovery.

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 21, 2018, 04:25:42 PM
Quote from: Cato on December 21, 2018, 03:20:34 PM
Karl wrote that his left hand is still strengthening, gradually, but definitely improving.

He also mentioned that he would be transferred to a different facility in West Newton, which might have happened today, or should happen tomorrow.  I would assume that such a transfer is another step toward recovery.



The transfer to the sub-acute rehab facility will be after the weekend
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: André on December 21, 2018, 07:27:48 PM
Great news, Karl !  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Elgarian Redux on December 21, 2018, 09:31:28 PM
I see the GoFundMe fund has leapt up to $12,000 so the total including the Facebook fund is over $20,000.

Great to hear of these steady improvements Karl is making.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Herman on December 22, 2018, 02:22:21 AM
Dear Karl, it's only now that I read about what happened to you.
Words fail me to think what you and yours have been going through, those first days!
And still are.
Wishing you a wonderful Christmas.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Marc on December 22, 2018, 11:03:49 PM
Quote from: Dungeon Master on December 20, 2018, 02:25:59 AM
We have had our own ongoing family health crisis, so I am very late to the game in catching up. I have donated 2018's GMG subscriptions to Karl's GoFundMe campaign.

As a medical person, I have some small understanding of what Karl, his wife and family are going through. My whole-hearted best wishes, Karl, for a speedy and complete recovery. If its slow, then be it steady.

May I offer a small anecdote? When GMG was still a fledgling site, we had a sudden and large influx of members from another well-known forum. I was warned by one of our existing members that I should keep a close eye on a new member called Karl. He was, I was told, a trouble-maker, incendiary and volatile. Nowadays, such a person would be called an internet troll. So when Karl signed up, I made it my special focus to watch everything he posted. My extra-critical eye was watchful for second meanings and anything inflammatory in his posts. It was only after many months of suspicion that I realised that this Karl was probably not the Karl I was warned about, or that I was being trolled by the warning itself. Karl, as you are all aware, has been the most exemplary member on GMG, always courteous and helpful, insightful, tolerant and wise. A credit to our forum! Thank you, Karl for your contribution to GMG and may it continue well into the future.

cheers
Rob

Well, he is a trouble maker, causing me nightmares... from the first day I am a member here, I always hear him chortling in my sleep! :laugh:

Nuff blabbering: thanks for the story and the GMG contribution is an awesome gesture. Thumbs up.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 23, 2018, 05:18:37 AM
Grateful to be on the mend, the goal is full recovery
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on December 23, 2018, 05:31:40 AM
Good for you Karl; keep it up. A positive mind set is very important in situations like this.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 23, 2018, 05:37:57 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 23, 2018, 05:18:37 AM
Grateful to be on the mend, the goal is full recovery

0:)  Amen!!!   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: (poco) Sforzando on December 23, 2018, 06:27:32 AM
I am pleased you are doing so well.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Christo on December 23, 2018, 02:54:54 PM
Quote from: kyjo on December 21, 2018, 10:40:51 AM
Best wishes for a speedy recovery, Karl. So sorry to hear about your crisis.
+ 1, wholeheartedly.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 23, 2018, 03:35:03 PM
Many thanks, again, all
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Florestan on December 23, 2018, 11:29:16 PM
Merry Christmas, Karl! May Santa bring you a speedy and full recovery. God bless you and all your loved ones!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 24, 2018, 04:26:38 AM
Thanks, and Merry Christmas!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Rons_talking on December 24, 2018, 04:31:06 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 24, 2018, 04:26:38 AM
Thanks, and Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas to you!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 24, 2018, 05:12:31 AM
MERRY CHRISTMAS, Karl!

I just wanted to mention that before Handel composed The Messiah, he had suffered a stroke!  And later he was losing his eyesight while he composed Samson.   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 24, 2018, 05:58:21 AM
The great gain over the past couple of days has been I can pinch between my left index finger and thumb, who knew I could get so excited about such a minor operation?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 24, 2018, 06:05:21 AM
Quote from: Cato on December 24, 2018, 05:12:31 AM
MERRY CHRISTMAS, Karl!

I just wanted to mention that before Handel composed The Messiah, he had suffered a stroke!  And later he was losing his eyesight while he composed Samson.   0:)

They've been telling me that musicians as a class recover well from stroke
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on December 24, 2018, 06:05:44 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 24, 2018, 05:58:21 AM
The great gain over the past couple of days has been I can pinch between my left index finger and thumb, who knew I could get so excited about such a minor operation?

Hey, that means that you could hold a baton in your left had. You may not be able to wave it yet but that is your next goal  ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: JBS on December 24, 2018, 06:06:07 AM
I seem to recall that the development of the thumb as an independent digit was an important step forward in the evolution of the human species. Therefore...
THUMBS UP!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 24, 2018, 06:10:37 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 24, 2018, 05:58:21 AM
The great gain over the past couple of days has been I can pinch between my left index finger and thumb, who knew I could get so excited about such a minor operation?

Let the excitement spread!  0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: André on December 24, 2018, 11:11:21 AM
Quote from: Cato on December 24, 2018, 05:12:31 AM
MERRY CHRISTMAS, Karl!


It's easier to quote Cato's coloured Christmas wishes than to make up my own.  :laugh:

All the best in the coming year. May it lead you to full recovery and an overflow of creative juices !

:-*
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 24, 2018, 12:14:07 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 24, 2018, 06:05:21 AM

They've been telling me that musicians as a class recover well from stroke.



Fascinating!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: zamyrabyrd on December 24, 2018, 09:09:29 PM
May the Christmas season bring extra healing!

By way of encouragement, a teacher colleague years ago, if this can be believed, when moving a piano, had her left hand caught under its leg. She was told she could never play violin again as this was actual physical trauma. However, with support, prayer and a lot of therapy, she did recover the full use of her hand.

As for strokes, it will be 6 years in January that my husband had one. He was walking around but not very coherent in his speech. I brought him to the ER where he was hospitalized for three days, kept getting blood thinning shots in his bum and was able to return home with a clearer head than when he entered. He will not do anything however to help himself like stopping smoking, which of course constricts blood vessels.

In his case, the indicators were cognitive which has continued until now, shifting all the logistical burdens and duties on me as caretaker, meaning I can't be sick or weak because no one can or will take up the slack. I have however a more than generous amount of spunk and sass, which is really all you need in this world to survive and thrive - willpower.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Florestan on December 25, 2018, 02:59:20 AM
Quote from: Karl HenningThey've been telling me that musicians as a class recover well from stroke.

Well, you owe me the Rime of the Ancient Mariner, so I expect you deliver it before Easter 2019!

Seriously now, Karl, your condition is greatly improved! You're in my daily prayers and thoughts --- and not only mine --- so keep up fighting and winning! I'm sure your best as a composer is yet to come!

:-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Alek Hidell on December 26, 2018, 07:04:17 PM
Continued good wishes from me as well, Karl!

We know you're going to recover - you're not even close to completing your Ninth Symphony yet!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: springrite on December 26, 2018, 10:11:01 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 24, 2018, 05:58:21 AM
They've been telling me that musicians as a class recover well from stroke.

My New Year's Resolution is to start studying to become a musician. Just thought I should make it known...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: vandermolen on December 26, 2018, 11:57:27 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 24, 2018, 05:58:21 AM
The great gain over the past couple of days has been I can pinch between my left index finger and thumb, who knew I could get so excited about such a minor operation?

Excellent! All the best from here Karl.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 27, 2018, 04:43:40 AM
Ideas have come to me for the second movement of the band symphony
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: André on December 27, 2018, 07:29:35 AM
See ? The creative juices have started flowing !  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 27, 2018, 08:29:02 AM
Balance and mobility wax ever stronger. In fact my therapist & I kicked a ball back and forth this morning. Hadn't done that since I was a teenager.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on December 27, 2018, 08:30:03 AM
Excellent!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: vandermolen on December 27, 2018, 08:34:02 AM
Quote from: North Star on December 27, 2018, 08:30:03 AM
Excellent!
+1
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Florestan on December 27, 2018, 08:54:26 AM
Quote from: vandermolen on December 27, 2018, 08:34:02 AM
+1

+ 2

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: schnittkease on December 27, 2018, 02:10:16 PM
Quote from: Florestan on December 27, 2018, 08:54:26 AM
+ 2

+3!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on December 27, 2018, 02:26:32 PM
+4

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Christo on December 27, 2018, 02:37:07 PM
+5

Johan
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: (poco) Sforzando on December 28, 2018, 04:18:02 AM
Quote from: Christo on December 27, 2018, 02:37:07 PM
+6

sfz
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Mini-Update 9:40 A.M. Dec. 28th
Post by: Cato on December 28, 2018, 05:40:29 AM
Karl's wife, Maria Bablyak, is willing to take offers on her paintings to raise funds for his recovery: if you are in the market for some marvelous artworks, please consider e.g.:


(https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/48426072_10155951703293715_8757929300025409536_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&_nc_eui2=AeEPFYoR87Gh0deL3R1eO_OFmEne5Vyf9PMG_krqjaKicsl05Mg_VKY0ch2HbofLco-H6XGDZykhekkSz2MscsC15XQKLLonF4w9qVrCh3Xf3w&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=4f04377c1ccb9099f0ff2528dadf6e1d&oe=5CD0B1FA)

See:

https://www.facebook.com/maria.bablyak/posts/10155951703658715 (https://www.facebook.com/maria.bablyak/posts/10155951703658715)

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 29, 2018, 04:08:10 AM
Was moved to the West Newton facility last night. We continue!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on December 29, 2018, 04:12:08 AM
All steady progress in the right direction Karl which is great to see. Continued recovery and good wishes.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Update from Maria: 8:15 A.M. Saturday
Post by: Cato on December 29, 2018, 04:17:12 AM
From Maria Bablyak:

Quote

Today Karl at last was well enough to move out of the acute rehabilitation hospital to the skilled nursing facility where he'll continue getting therapy and professional care. Thanks to your financial support which is making it possible! Again and again I want to say how grateful and overwhelmed we are for all the time and care everyone gave us. This is the toughest holiday season we've ever had and yet I'm greeting this season with a heart full of gratitude, realizing how many wonderful people we know, how many wonderful friends we have! Thank you for making us feel that we are not alone and giving so much love and care!


Not to be forgotten:

Quote from: Cato on December 28, 2018, 05:40:29 AM
Karl's wife, Maria Bablyak, is willing to take offers on her paintings to raise funds for his recovery: if you are in the market for some marvelous artworks, please consider e.g.:


(https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/48426072_10155951703293715_8757929300025409536_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&_nc_eui2=AeEPFYoR87Gh0deL3R1eO_OFmEne5Vyf9PMG_krqjaKicsl05Mg_VKY0ch2HbofLco-H6XGDZykhekkSz2MscsC15XQKLLonF4w9qVrCh3Xf3w&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=4f04377c1ccb9099f0ff2528dadf6e1d&oe=5CD0B1FA)

See:

https://www.facebook.com/maria.bablyak/posts/10155951703658715 (https://www.facebook.com/maria.bablyak/posts/10155951703658715)


Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 29, 2018, 05:52:54 AM
Quote from: aligreto on December 29, 2018, 04:12:08 AM
All steady progress in the right direction Karl which is great to see. Continued recovery and good wishes.

HeartyThanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Florestan on December 29, 2018, 06:37:19 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 29, 2018, 04:08:10 AM
We continue!

That's the spirit, Karl! Bravo!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: zamyrabyrd on December 30, 2018, 03:27:14 AM
A song for you, Karl, and the rest of us, too:

https://www.youtube.com/v/Buq40brGDTY

Next time you're found, with your chin on the ground There a lot to be learned, so look around

Just what makes that little old ant Think he'll move that rubber tree plant
Anyone knows an ant, can't Move a rubber tree plant

But he's got high hopes, he's got high hopes
Hes got high apple pie, in the sky hopes

So any time your gettin low, Stead of lettin go
Just remember that ant Oops there goes another rubber tree plant

When troubles call, and your back's to the wall
There a lot to be learned, that wall could fall

Once there was a silly old ram Thought he'd punch a hole in a dam
No one could make that ram, scram He kept buttin that dam

Cause he had high hopes, he had high hopes
He had high apple pie, in the sky hopes

So any time your feelin bad Stead of feelin sad
Just remember that ram Oops there goes a billion kilowatt dam

All problems just a toy balloon They'll be bursted soon
They're just bound to go pop Oops there goes another problem kerplop


Songwriters: JIMMY VAN HEUSEN, SAMMY CAHN
(Actually I could never figure out the last stanza until reading it now.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Mini-Update Dec. 31st 6:30 A.M.
Post by: Cato on December 31, 2018, 02:31:07 AM
Maria Bablyak on FaceBook shows nearly $9,000 has been collected from around 100 people, so that she and Karl can meet expenses for his recovery.

There is also a Go Fund Me page at c.  $12,000:


https://www.gofundme.com/helping-karl-to-recover-from-stroke (https://www.gofundme.com/helping-karl-to-recover-from-stroke)

I will be on the road for 10 hours today, and therefore incommunicado until later in the evening.  We are hoping to be home in Ohio before things get "iffy" on the road with idiots driving around, especially south of the Ohio in moonshine country.   ;)

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 31, 2018, 04:59:34 AM
Many thanks, all. I've settled in at the new place. Will proceed with therapy this morning.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on December 31, 2018, 05:09:48 AM
Best of luck and continued good progress Karl.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 31, 2018, 05:26:27 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 31, 2018, 04:59:34 AM
Many thanks, all. I've settled in at the new place. Will proceed with therapy this morning.


I've had a restful weekend, so I'm ready to get back to work
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Florestan on December 31, 2018, 09:55:56 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 31, 2018, 05:26:27 AM

I've had a restful weekend, so I'm ready to get back to work


Happy New Year, Karl! Best of luck!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: vandermolen on December 31, 2018, 11:40:37 AM
Quote from: Florestan on December 31, 2018, 09:55:56 AM
Happy New Year, Karl! Best of luck!

From me too Karl
Jeffrey
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 31, 2018, 02:16:13 PM
Thanks, and to you, gents!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Florestan on December 31, 2018, 03:59:08 PM
Listening to this:

https://www.youtube.com/v/yR94CiqtFLs

Thank you, Karl, for recommending it to me. It really melt my (uber-romantic) heart, but, but, but --- it's just an arrangement of "Es ist ein Ros entsprungen", which I recognized instantly.... --- so my question is, did Schoenberg ever write a heart-melting melody of his own making?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Schoenberg's Melodies
Post by: Cato on December 31, 2018, 05:21:59 PM
Quote from: Florestan on December 31, 2018, 03:59:08 PM
Listening to this:

https://www.youtube.com/v/yR94CiqtFLs

Thank you, Karl, for recommending it to me. It really melt my (uber-romantic) heart, but, but, but --- it's just an arrangement of "Es ist ein Ros entsprungen", which I recognized instantly.... --- so my question is, did Schoenberg ever write a heart-melting melody of his own making?

Oh my, so many choices!

Let me recommend off the top of my head: Verklaerte Nacht, the love songs in Part I of Gurrelieder, especially Tove's final song, along with Part II Lied der Waldtaube, Pelleas und Melisande, the two Chamber Symphonies, Friede auf Erden, Die Nacht from Pierrot Lunaire, the Recognition scene toward the end of Erwartung, and for heart-melting Sprechstimme try the cantata Die Jakobsleiter with the song Herr, mein ganzes Leben lang and the final scene of the opera Moses und Aron.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ken B on December 31, 2018, 05:33:59 PM
Quote from: Florestan on December 31, 2018, 03:59:08 PM
Listening to this:

https://www.youtube.com/v/yR94CiqtFLs

Thank you, Karl, for recommending it to me. It really melt my (uber-romantic) heart, but, but, but --- it's just an arrangement of "Es ist ein Ros entsprungen", which I recognized instantly.... --- so my question is, did Schoenberg ever write a heart-melting melody of his own making?

Oh Andrei. Schoenberg wrote lots of music that will bring tears to your eyes.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Schoenberg's Melodies
Post by: JBS on December 31, 2018, 06:44:15 PM
Quote from: Cato on December 31, 2018, 05:21:59 PM
Oh my, so many choices!

Let me recommend off the top of my head: Verklaerte Nacht, the love songs in Part I of Gurrelieder, especially Tove's final song, along with Part II Lied der Waldtaube, Pelleas und Melisande, the two Chamber Symphonies, Friede auf Erden, Die Nacht from Pierrot Lunaire, the Recognition scene toward the end of Erwartung, and for heart-melting Sprechstimme try the cantata Die Jakobsleiter with the song Herr, mein ganzes Leben lang and the final scene of the opera Moses und Aron.

Your definition of heart warming is apparently not mine.
Quote from: Ken B on December 31, 2018, 05:33:59 PM
Oh Andrei. Schoenberg wrote lots of music that will bring tears to your eyes.

Of pain. >:D

I find AS's music icy and unemotional. The only exceptions being Verklarte Nacht and one other thing, the precise identity of which I can't recall.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mandryka on December 31, 2018, 11:08:38 PM
Quote from: Florestan on December 31, 2018, 03:59:08 PM
Listening to this:

https://www.youtube.com/v/yR94CiqtFLs

Thank you, Karl, for recommending it to me. It really melt my (uber-romantic) heart, but, but, but --- it's just an arrangement of "Es ist ein Ros entsprungen", which I recognized instantly.... --- so my question is, did Schoenberg ever write a heart-melting melody of his own making?

Schoenberg got ill you know, not a stroke like Karl but a heart attack, a bad one. And he recovered well enough to write a major masterpiece, the trio op 45. Some of it is indeed heart melting, the episodes especially.

Anyway thanks to you I had an idea for Karl, I think he should write a setting of Gerard Manley Hopkins's God's Grandeur . It's crying out to be set to music and as far as I know no one's done it yet.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 01, 2019, 04:46:55 AM
Quote from: Mandryka on December 31, 2018, 11:08:38 PM

Schoenberg got ill you know, not a stroke like Karl but a heart attack, a bad one. And he recovered well enough to write a major masterpiece, the trio op 45. Some of it is indeed heart melting, the episodes especially.


Quote from: JBS on December 31, 2018, 06:44:15 PM

Your definition of heart warming is apparently not mine.


I find AS's music icy and unemotional. The only exceptions being Verklarte Nacht and one other thing, the precise identity of which I can't recall.


No, apparently not!   8)  But ears and minds change throughout the years!  Who knows?  Some day you might hear the non-iciness and deep emotion which I perceive.   0:)   
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 01, 2019, 05:23:06 AM
To be clear, the original thesis was that Schoenberg was incapable of writing restful music, and my suggestion was the first counterexample which occurred to me.

The demand for a heart-melting melody is both a repositioning of the goal posts, and sufficiently subjective that no response I offer will satisfy.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ken B on January 01, 2019, 06:39:17 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 01, 2019, 05:23:06 AM
To be clear, the original thesis was that Schoenberg was incapable of writing restful music, and my suggestion was the first counterexample which occurred to me.

The demand for a heart-melting melody is both a repositioning of the goal posts, and sufficiently subjective that no response I offer will satisfy.
Well, no Schoenberg you offer will satisfy!  ;) :laugh:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Florestan on January 01, 2019, 08:48:53 AM
Quote from: Mandryka on December 31, 2018, 11:08:38 PM
Anyway thanks to you I had an idea for Karl, I think he should write a setting of Gerard Manley Hopkins's God's Grandeur . It's crying out to be set to music and as far as I know no one's done it yet.


That's an excellent idea. Karl, looks like you have a new commission.  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Florestan on January 01, 2019, 08:51:31 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 01, 2019, 05:23:06 AM
To be clear, the original thesis was that Schoenberg was incapable of writing restful music

That's not my thesis, I never said that.  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Schoenberg's Melodies
Post by: Florestan on January 01, 2019, 08:53:37 AM
Quote from: Cato on December 31, 2018, 05:21:59 PM
Oh my, so many choices!

Let me recommend off the top of my head: Verklaerte Nacht, the love songs in Part I of Gurrelieder, especially Tove's final song, along with Part II Lied der Waldtaube, Pelleas und Melisande, the two Chamber Symphonies, Friede auf Erden, Die Nacht from Pierrot Lunaire, the Recognition scene toward the end of Erwartung, and for heart-melting Sprechstimme try the cantata Die Jakobsleiter with the song Herr, mein ganzes Leben lang and the final scene of the opera Moses und Aron.

Thanks, I'll check them out.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: (poco) Sforzando on January 01, 2019, 12:03:34 PM
We must distinguish "heart-melting" from "heart-warming." There is a difference of degree.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 01, 2019, 02:12:28 PM
The choir of St Paul's Episcopal Church in Delray Beach Florida will sing my arrangement of "the Epiphany hymn Brightest and Best from The Southern Harmony during the service Sunday January the service will live stream on YouTube. Paul tells me they will likely sing my anthem ca. 11am Chowder Time.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2LV8_5Agtn601scI5BWHuQ (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2LV8_5Agtn601scI5BWHuQ)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mandryka on January 01, 2019, 09:48:26 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 01, 2019, 05:23:06 AM
To be clear, the original thesis was that Schoenberg was incapable of writing restful music, and my suggestion was the first counterexample which occurred to me.

The demand for a heart-melting melody is both a repositioning of the goal posts, and sufficiently subjective that no response I offer will satisfy.

Ah yes, I can see you're finding your old form!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Florestan on January 02, 2019, 01:07:21 AM
Quote from: Mandryka on January 01, 2019, 09:48:26 PM
Ah yes, I can see you're finding your old form!

Hip, hip, hurrah! Three cheers for our Karl!  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Florestan on January 02, 2019, 01:07:51 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 01, 2019, 02:12:28 PM
The choir of St Paul's Episcopal Church in Delray Beach Florida will sing my arrangement of "the Epiphany hymn Brightest and Best from The Southern Harmony during the service Sunday January the service will live stream on YouTube. Paul tells me they will likely sing my anthem ca. 11am Chowder Time.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2LV8_5Agtn601scI5BWHuQ (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2LV8_5Agtn601scI5BWHuQ)

Excellent!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 02, 2019, 03:57:54 AM
Quote from: Florestan on January 01, 2019, 08:51:31 AM
That's not my thesis, I never said that.  :)

In so many words, no.

Quote from: Florestan on December 25, 2018, 06:50:33 AM
A few monents of rest and refreshment???

JS Bach said as much:

Can you imagine Berlioz, Wagner, Schoenberg or Boulez subscribing to that? Only if one substituted "restive" for "rest" and "torment" for "refreshment".

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:






Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 02, 2019, 04:02:31 AM
But, I take the point, you are at liberty to deride Schoenberg in what thread soever, and there is no point in my seeking to respond. I acknowledge the foolishness of the attempt.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Florestan on January 02, 2019, 04:04:20 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 02, 2019, 03:57:54 AM
In so many words, no.

Oh, gosh! Hah!  :laugh:

Well, I did forget about it, because it's really forgettable.  :)

You know you should not take ad litteram whatever I write, especially when it's formulated in absolute terms.  :D

Anyway, mea culpa then --- and I really enjoyed Weihnachtmusik.

We're still friends, right?   :-*

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: pjme on January 02, 2019, 05:51:21 AM
Quote from: Mandryka on December 31, 2018, 11:08:38 PM
Anyway thanks to you I had an idea for Karl, I think he should write a setting of Gerard Manley Hopkins's God's Grandeur . It's crying out to be set to music and as far as I know no one's done it yet.

Sir Arthur Bliss did :

https://www.youtube.com/v/N9C61nyJTeo

"The visionary quality, and the colourful and dramatic imagery stirred Bliss in his setting of the verses of Gerald Manley Hopkins. The World is charged With the Grandeur of God, the other major work on the album, was commissioned for the 1969 Aldeburgh Festival. [The Maltings fire of that year dictated that the premiere was held in a local church instead.] Bliss was now 78 but anybody expecting something autumnal would have been disappointed for this is a work of virility and wonder. It is in the form of a triptych - its outer movements for SATB and brass (three trumpets with two tenor and two bass trombones) and the central panel for two flutes and upper voices. It presents three aspects of man's ideal of God - reverentially awe-struck, caringly reflective and mystically exultant. The first movement presents the Bliss of ceremonial, brass fanfares open it and the choir proclaims exultantly. The sonorities "flame out" and the music is bright and rugged suggestive, as Giles aptly says, "of Charles Ives recapturing the faith of his puritan settler forbears." The central movement is poised purity, the voices supported by a beautiful interplay of the flutes' lines. The final movement is once more on a heroic scale, bold and challenging. Easterbrook rates The World is charged with the Grandeur of God as "one of Bliss's very great works."
Source: http://www.musicweb-international.com/classrev/dec99/bliss.htm

I knew of the existence of this work, but am hearing it now for the first time...mixed feelings though.  A second hearing may change that.
P.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 02, 2019, 09:38:28 AM
Quote from: JBS on December 31, 2018, 06:44:15 PM
Your definition of heart warming is apparently not mine.
Of pain. >:D

I find AS's music icy and unemotional. The only exceptions being Verklarte Nacht and one other thing, the precise identity of which I can't recall.

I know you've given the music a fair shake, Leo's mentioned the Wood Dove Song from Gurrelieder, I think that may be a good fit
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Mini-Update 9:50 A.M. Jan. 3rd
Post by: Cato on January 03, 2019, 05:54:04 AM
Via "instant message," Karl indicated that the new facility is quite fine and that his progress continues.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Mini-Update 9:50 A.M. Jan. 3rd
Post by: SonicMan46 on January 03, 2019, 09:19:38 AM
Quote from: Cato on January 03, 2019, 05:54:04 AM
Via "instant message," Karl indicated that the new facility is quite fine and that his progress continues.

1+ for Karl - keep up the good work into the New Year!  Dave :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: ritter on January 03, 2019, 09:40:38 AM
Happy new year, Karl! I wish you continue to improve steadily...

Warm regards from Madrid,

Rafael
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 03, 2019, 12:39:54 PM
Getting some more grip in my left hand
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on January 03, 2019, 12:43:15 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 03, 2019, 12:39:54 PM
Getting some more grip in my left hand

Excellent!

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: vandermolen on January 03, 2019, 01:12:41 PM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on January 03, 2019, 12:43:15 PM
Excellent!

Sarge

+1
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on January 03, 2019, 01:33:20 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 03, 2019, 12:39:54 PM
Getting some more grip in my left hand

Great news and more steady progress.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: premont on January 03, 2019, 02:17:10 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 03, 2019, 12:39:54 PM
Getting some more grip in my left hand

It is great to read, that you make progress all the time. I wish you a happy new year KARL and continued progress in the time to come.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 03, 2019, 02:52:45 PM
Quote from: (: premont :) on January 03, 2019, 02:17:10 PM
It is great to read, that you make progress all the time. I wish you a happy new year KARL and continued progress in the time to come.

Warm thanks, gents!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Rons_talking on January 04, 2019, 02:06:30 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 03, 2019, 02:52:45 PM
Warm thanks, gents!

Happy New Year, Karl. I'm happy to hear of your progress!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Jaakko Keskinen on January 04, 2019, 05:41:40 AM
Happy New Year, Karl! I am so glad you're making progress!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Jaakko Keskinen on January 04, 2019, 05:44:44 AM
I also saw that you started reading Our Mutual Friend. That's great!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Florestan on January 04, 2019, 06:08:46 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 03, 2019, 12:39:54 PM
Getting some more grip in my left hand

Excellent news! Wish you the best of luck and I'm sure you'll soon be back to your complete former self.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Marc on January 05, 2019, 01:06:38 PM
From what I read, you're doing mighty fine, Karl. Carry on!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 06, 2019, 04:17:48 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 01, 2019, 02:12:28 PM
The choir of St Paul's Episcopal Church in Delray Beach Florida will sing my arrangement of "the Epiphany hymn Brightest and Best from The Southern Harmony during the service Sunday January the service will live stream on YouTube. Paul tells me they will likely sing my anthem ca. 11am Chowder Time.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2LV8_5Agtn601scI5BWHuQ (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2LV8_5Agtn601scI5BWHuQ)

This morning
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 06, 2019, 04:18:35 AM
Quote from: (poco) Sforzando on January 01, 2019, 12:03:34 PM
We must distinguish "heart-melting" from "heart-warming." There is a difference of degree.

Well played
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Mini-Update 8:30 A.M. Jan. 12
Post by: Cato on January 12, 2019, 04:29:55 AM
Karl has written a quick note to me:  he is now staying at a friend's house.  Having improved to the level where he is now considered an "out-patient," he is staying there because it is close to the therapy center.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: steve ridgway on January 12, 2019, 10:00:27 AM
That is great news, the improvement has actually been quite rapid :).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: JBS on January 13, 2019, 04:23:48 PM
Sustained ovation.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Mini Update 8:40 P.M. Jan. 13
Post by: Cato on January 13, 2019, 04:39:47 PM
Karl wrote and said he bundled up and took a walk today with his friend, and it felt like Life was getting back to normal, with the caveat that he still suffers weakness on his left side.

Official therapy starts up again tomorrow!   

Again, very good news! 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Papy Oli on January 14, 2019, 08:04:19 AM
great news to read !
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Mini-Update 8:30 A.M. Jan. 12
Post by: vandermolen on January 14, 2019, 01:12:16 PM
Quote from: Cato on January 12, 2019, 04:29:55 AM
Karl has written a quick note to me:  he is now staying at a friend's house.  Having improved to the level where he is now considered an "out-patient," he is staying there because it is close to the therapy center.
That's a very encouraging sign.
:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Mini-Update 8:30 A.M. Jan. 12
Post by: Mirror Image on January 14, 2019, 08:50:14 PM
Quote from: vandermolen on January 14, 2019, 01:12:16 PM
That's a very encouraging sign.
:)

+1

Glad things are improving for Karl. I never like to see anyone in any kind of pain.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Rons_talking on January 15, 2019, 02:21:51 PM
I'm happy to hear of your progress, Karl.   8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Mini-Update 8:30 A.M. Jan. 12
Post by: Florestan on January 16, 2019, 01:31:01 AM
Quote from: vandermolen on January 14, 2019, 01:12:16 PM
That's a very encouraging sign.
:)

+ 2
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Mini-Update 7:35 P.M. Jan. 19th
Post by: Cato on January 19, 2019, 03:37:12 PM
Karl wrote to me just now: he has not had his laptop for a few days, and went back to his house to retrieve it.  He said he handled the stairs successfully, perhaps with a little difficulty, but he made it!  Speech therapy continues, even tomorrow, a Sunday.

Again, good news! 

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Mini-Update 7:35 P.M. Jan. 19th
Post by: JBS on January 19, 2019, 03:54:45 PM
Quote from: Cato on January 19, 2019, 03:37:12 PM
Karl wrote to me just now: he has not had his laptop for a few days, and went back to his house to retrieve it.  He said he handled the stairs successfully, perhaps with a little difficulty, but he made it!  Speech therapy continues, even tomorrow, a Sunday.

Again, good news!

Thumbs up!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Mini-Update 7:35 P.M. Jan. 19th
Post by: schnittkease on January 19, 2019, 06:26:08 PM
Quote from: JBS on January 19, 2019, 03:54:45 PM
Thumbs up!

+2
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Mini-Update 7:35 P.M. Jan. 19th
Post by: Mirror Image on January 19, 2019, 06:53:33 PM
Quote from: schnittkease on January 19, 2019, 06:26:08 PM
+2

+3
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Mini-Update 7:35 P.M. Jan. 19th
Post by: vandermolen on January 20, 2019, 12:19:02 AM
Quote from: Cato on January 19, 2019, 03:37:12 PM
Karl wrote to me just now: he has not had his laptop for a few days, and went back to his house to retrieve it.  He said he handled the stairs successfully, perhaps with a little difficulty, but he made it!  Speech therapy continues, even tomorrow, a Sunday.

Again, good news!

That is good news indeed!
Thanks, as always, for keeping us updated Leo.
You are doing a great job.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 21, 2019, 01:17:43 PM
While I am staying here with my friends, the therapists are coming in to visit me. Today the PT who met with me was sufficiently pleased with my walking and my balance, that his remark is that I have at this point exceeded what the therapist could expect to do with me in terms of my lower body, of course there remains a great deal of work to do with my left arm and hand. On Wednesday I have a follow-up appointment with my primary care physician.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: NikF on January 21, 2019, 01:20:32 PM
Good work. Good Stuff.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: André on January 21, 2019, 04:42:55 PM
Cool, Karl ! 👍
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on January 21, 2019, 05:31:36 PM
Great to hear, Karl. I hope you continue to improve, so you can return to your normal life.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 22, 2019, 04:28:00 AM
The battery for my laptop died. But the good news is, it can be replaced manually and a replacement only costs ca. $20
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: pjme on January 22, 2019, 04:37:56 AM
https://www.youtube.com/v/5PqWXDo9TIw

Greetings from the wintry Low Countries . Chasse neige - exactly what I see ouside!

Peter
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 22, 2019, 06:50:06 AM
Baby Steps, Dept.: Srill working every day on the left hand. today the middle finger is looser, which feels like a triumph
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: ritter on January 22, 2019, 06:52:35 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 22, 2019, 06:50:06 AM
Baby Steps, Dept.: Srill working every day on the left hand. today the middle finger is looser, which feels like a triumph
And a triumph it is! So glad to learn about your steady progress, Karl.  :)

Un fuerte abrazo,

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Florestan on January 22, 2019, 07:46:58 AM
Excellent news! Keep them coming!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Herman on January 22, 2019, 11:05:38 AM
Sounds great, Karl!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on January 22, 2019, 11:13:59 AM
Great news!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: springrite on January 22, 2019, 03:49:41 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 22, 2019, 06:50:06 AM
Baby Steps, Dept.: Srill working every day on the left hand. today the middle finger is looser, which feels like a triumph
Glad to hear about the progress, especially with the middle finger which gives you one more way to make political statements!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Mini-Update 4:00 P.M. Jan 23rd
Post by: Cato on January 23, 2019, 12:14:50 PM
Karl informed me that he should be returning to his house this weekend!

That would seem to be good news again!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Mini-Update 4:00 P.M. Jan 23rd
Post by: Cato on January 23, 2019, 12:17:53 PM
Quote from: Cato on January 23, 2019, 12:14:50 PM
Karl informed me that he should be returning to his house this weekend!

That would seem to be good news again!

And this just in!  His regular doctor thinks that a FULL RECOVERY is not unreasonable!!!  8) 0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Mini-Update 4:00 P.M. Jan 23rd
Post by: ritter on January 23, 2019, 12:21:52 PM
Quote from: Cato on January 23, 2019, 12:17:53 PM
And this just in!  His regular doctor thinks that a FULL RECOVERY is not unreasonable!!!  8) 0:)

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Mini-Update 4:00 P.M. Jan 23rd
Post by: Sergeant Rock on January 23, 2019, 12:50:51 PM
Quote from: Cato on January 23, 2019, 12:17:53 PM
And this just in!  His regular doctor thinks that a FULL RECOVERY is not unreasonable!!!  8) 0:)

Fantastic!

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Mini-Update 4:00 P.M. Jan 23rd
Post by: North Star on January 23, 2019, 01:39:14 PM
Quote from: Cato on January 23, 2019, 12:17:53 PM
And this just in!  His regular doctor thinks that a FULL RECOVERY is not unreasonable!!!  8) 0:)
Hooray!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: André on January 23, 2019, 02:44:27 PM
👍👍

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Mini-Update 4:00 P.M. Jan 23rd
Post by: springrite on January 23, 2019, 03:06:53 PM
Quote from: Cato on January 23, 2019, 12:17:53 PM
And this just in!  His regular doctor thinks that a FULL RECOVERY is not unreasonable!!!  8) 0:)
Great news! Of course Karl can do it!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Mini-Update 4:00 P.M. Jan 23rd
Post by: Mirror Image on January 23, 2019, 09:24:08 PM
Quote from: Cato on January 23, 2019, 12:17:53 PM
And this just in!  His regular doctor thinks that a FULL RECOVERY is not unreasonable!!!  8) 0:)

Great to hear! This is cause for celebration: round of drinks on me everyone! Cheers!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Jaakko Keskinen on January 24, 2019, 12:44:09 AM
Awesome!   :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Elgarian Redux on January 24, 2019, 01:06:18 AM
Truly excellent news. So very pleased to hear about recent progress.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Mini-Update 4:00 P.M. Jan 23rd
Post by: Florestan on January 24, 2019, 03:08:37 AM
Quote from: Cato on January 23, 2019, 12:17:53 PM
And this just in!  His regular doctor thinks that a FULL RECOVERY is not unreasonable!!!  8) 0:)

I knew it! Hip, hip, hurrah!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Draško on January 24, 2019, 03:23:26 AM
That's indeed very nice to hear. All my best wishes! 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Mini-Update 4:00 P.M. Jan 23rd
Post by: bhodges on January 24, 2019, 03:53:59 AM
Quote from: Cato on January 23, 2019, 12:17:53 PM
And this just in!  His regular doctor thinks that a FULL RECOVERY is not unreasonable!!!  8) 0:)

Such great news. Who could have imagined this outcome a few weeks ago?

On a related note, maybe there are health benefits to this composer thing.  ;D

--Bruce
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Harry on January 24, 2019, 04:06:34 AM
This news is hope! And that's always good news. I am confident that you will recover completely my friend!
Nana sends her best too.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Papy Oli on January 24, 2019, 04:14:15 AM
Fantastic news indeed !!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 24, 2019, 04:21:27 AM
Many thanks, all!!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 25, 2019, 05:56:45 AM
How my adventure began
In the wee hours of 20 November I stepped to the loo, I was standing there and I saw a kind of starburst, and I felt the sense of balance pass away from my lower body I fell forward, hitting my head on an inside corner of the wall, and fell to the bathroom floor.
I tried stepping out of the bathroom into the kitchen and collapsed on the floor; the evening before I had draped a Woolen coat over the back of a kitchen chair in my collapse I dragged this to the floor with me I found myself lying prone on the Woolen coat, and felt the cold kitchen floor beneath I felt comfortable and had the thought well perhaps I could rest here and get a little sleep; which, in hindsight, would have been a terrible.mistake.
But I thought if I'm going to lie flat and try to get some rest, I want to go back to the bed, so I made my way back to the bedroom crawling on hands and knees;while I was doing this I tried reciting a text we had sung in the recent Triad concerts, and I heard my speech slurring in my ear. So as I crawled I had a very powerful sense that I needed serious medical attention
I got back to the bed I found my cell phone, I futzed with it a bit but was unable to use it to call, however I reached for the landline and dialed 9-1-1 there is a firehouse just at the core end of the street, so their response was very rapid, they brought me to the hospital and there the journey began
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 25, 2019, 06:51:14 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 25, 2019, 05:56:45 AM
How my adventure began
In the wee hours of 20 November I stepped to the loo, I was standing there and I saw a kind of starburst, and I felt the sense of balance pass away from my lower body I fell forward, hitting my head on an inside corner of the wall, and fell to the bathroom floor.
I tried stepping out of the bathroom into the kitchen and collapsed on the floor; the evening before I had draped a Woolen coat over the back of a kitchen chair in my collapse I dragged this to the floor with me I found myself lying prone on the Woolen coat, and felt the cold kitchen floor beneath I felt comfortable and had the thought well perhaps I could rest here and get a little sleep; which, in hindsight, would have been a terrible.mistake.
But I thought if I'm going to lie flat and try to get some rest, I want to go back to the bed, so I made my way back to the bedroom crawling on hands and knees;while I was doing this I tried reciting a text we had sung in the recent Triad concerts, and I heard my speech slurring in my ear. So as I crawled I had a very powerful sense that I needed serious medical attention
I got back to the bed I found my cell phone, I futzed with it a bit but was unable to use it to call, however I reached for the landline and dialed 9-1-1 there is a firehouse just at the core end of the street, so their response was very rapid, they brought me to the hospital and there the journey began


WOW!  Thanks for the details of your adventure!  It is interesting how the thought processes were still operating, but not quite correctly!

Thank heavens for that landline!!!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Mini-Update 4:00 P.M. Jan 23rd
Post by: TheGSMoeller on January 25, 2019, 06:59:29 AM
Quote from: Cato on January 23, 2019, 12:17:53 PM
And this just in!  His regular doctor thinks that a FULL RECOVERY is not unreasonable!!!  8) 0:)

Best news of the day! Keep it up, Karl!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 25, 2019, 07:37:11 AM
cheers, gents!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on January 25, 2019, 08:07:42 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 25, 2019, 05:56:45 AM
How my adventure began
In the wee hours of 20 November I stepped to the loo, I was standing there and I saw a kind of starburst, and I felt the sense of balance pass away from my lower body I fell forward, hitting my head on an inside corner of the wall, and fell to the bathroom floor.
I tried stepping out of the bathroom into the kitchen and collapsed on the floor; the evening before I had draped a Woolen coat over the back of a kitchen chair in my collapse I dragged this to the floor with me I found myself lying prone on the Woolen coat, and felt the cold kitchen floor beneath I felt comfortable and had the thought well perhaps I could rest here and get a little sleep; which, in hindsight, would have been a terrible.mistake.
But I thought if I'm going to lie flat and try to get some rest, I want to go back to the bed, so I made my way back to the bedroom crawling on hands and knees;while I was doing this I tried reciting a text we had sung in the recent Triad concerts, and I heard my speech slurring in my ear. So as I crawled I had a very powerful sense that I needed serious medical attention
I got back to the bed I found my cell phone, I futzed with it a bit but was unable to use it to call, however I reached for the landline and dialed 9-1-1 there is a firehouse just at the core end of the street, so their response was very rapid, they brought me to the hospital and there the journey began
Yes - as horrible as that must have been, you were incredibly lucky to stay conscious, to realize, on your own (!!), that your speech was slurring, to have a landline, and be able to alarm help from so near, making full recovery possible, and faster.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on January 25, 2019, 08:31:06 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 25, 2019, 05:56:45 AM
How my adventure began
In the wee hours of 20 November I stepped to the loo, I was standing there and I saw a kind of starburst, and I felt the sense of balance pass away from my lower body I fell forward, hitting my head on an inside corner of the wall, and fell to the bathroom floor.
I tried stepping out of the bathroom into the kitchen and collapsed on the floor; the evening before I had draped a Woolen coat over the back of a kitchen chair in my collapse I dragged this to the floor with me I found myself lying prone on the Woolen coat, and felt the cold kitchen floor beneath I felt comfortable and had the thought well perhaps I could rest here and get a little sleep; which, in hindsight, would have been a terrible.mistake.
But I thought if I'm going to lie flat and try to get some rest, I want to go back to the bed, so I made my way back to the bedroom crawling on hands and knees;while I was doing this I tried reciting a text we had sung in the recent Triad concerts, and I heard my speech slurring in my ear. So as I crawled I had a very powerful sense that I needed serious medical attention
I got back to the bed I found my cell phone, I futzed with it a bit but was unable to use it to call, however I reached for the landline and dialed 9-1-1 there is a firehouse just at the core end of the street, so their response was very rapid, they brought me to the hospital and there the journey began

Wow. So often our lives hang by a thread, and somehow the thread doesn't break.

Reconsidering my decision not to get a landline.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: JBS on January 25, 2019, 10:32:46 AM
Karl, thanks for sharing.....


Note on landlines:  in any area where the electric power goes off for an extended period, whether from windstorm, flood, or anything else,  cell phone towers will not operate once their back up batteries use up their stored power.  Meaning cell phone service in those areas will not be available until the power comes back on.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: André on January 25, 2019, 10:36:45 AM
Thanks for sharing, Karl. I'm struck by how impaired talking (to oneself or other) may be a telltale sign of a serious health issue.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on January 25, 2019, 10:44:15 AM
Quote from: JBS on January 25, 2019, 10:32:46 AM
Karl, thanks for sharing.....


Note on landlines:  in any area where the electric power goes off for an extended period, whether from windstorm, flood, or anything else,  cell phone towers will not operate once their back up batteries use up their stored power.  Meaning cell phone service in those areas will not be available until the power comes back on.

Modern land lines do not offer a real advantage. Almost all land lines now are some sort of digital system and there is a battery pack in the telephone box in your basement or on the side of the building which will keep it running for some time after power is lost, then it goes kaput.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on January 25, 2019, 10:45:12 AM
Quote from: André on January 25, 2019, 10:36:45 AM
Thanks for sharing, Karl. I'm struck by how impaired talking (to oneself or other) may be a telltale sign of a serious health issue.

A good time for everyone to read this, I think.
https://www.cdc.gov/stroke/signs_symptoms.htm
QuoteStroke Signs and Symptoms

Sudden severe headache with no known cause is a stroke sign in men and women.
During a stroke, every minute counts! Fast treatment can lessen the brain damage that stroke can cause.
By knowing the signs and symptoms of stroke, you can take quick action and perhaps save a life—maybe even your own.

Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body
Sudden confusion, trouble speaking, or difficulty understanding speech
Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance, or lack of coordination
Sudden severe headache with no known cause

Call 9-1-1 right away if you or someone else has any of these symptoms.

Acting F.A.S.T. Is Key for Stroke

When someone is having a stroke, every minute counts. Just as putting out a fire quickly can stop it from spreading, treating a stroke quickly can reduce damage to the brain. If you learn how to recognize the telltale signs of a stroke, you can act quickly and save a life—maybe even your own.
Acting F.A.S.T. can help stroke patients get the treatments they desperately need. The stroke treatments that work best are available only if the stroke is recognized and diagnosed within 3 hours of the first symptoms. Stroke patients may not be eligible for these if they don't arrive at the hospital in time.

If you think someone may be having a stroke, act F.A.S.T. and do the following simple test:

F—Face: Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?
A—Arms: Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
S—Speech: Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is the speech slurred or strange?
T—Time: If you see any of these signs, call 9-1-1 right away.



As for the phone, maybe just have a spare mobile with big buttons on it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on January 25, 2019, 10:56:16 AM
Quote from: North Star on January 25, 2019, 10:45:12 AMAs for the phone, maybe just have a spare mobile with big buttons on it.

Yes, a smartphone is problematic because of the intricate gestures needed to navigate to the phone dialing feature. With an iPhone you can summon Siri and say "Dial 911" but that may be little help if speech is badly affected.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: JBS on January 25, 2019, 11:01:14 AM
Quote from: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on January 25, 2019, 10:44:15 AM
Modern land lines do not offer a real advantage. Almost all land lines now are some sort of digital system and there is a battery pack in the telephone box in your basement or on the side of the building which will keep it running for some time after power is lost, then it goes kaput.

Perhaps old technology is better...I've lost power after hurricanes for up to one week, and never lost landphone service even after cell service went down.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on January 25, 2019, 11:07:11 AM
Quote from: JBS on January 25, 2019, 11:01:14 AM
Perhaps old technology is better...I've lost power after hurricanes for up to one week, and never lost landphone service even after cell service went down.

My previous land line battery would last about 2-3 days. Traditional phones were powered by the telephone wires themselves, but haven't lived in a place that offered that technology for a long time.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: NikF on January 25, 2019, 11:12:37 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 25, 2019, 05:56:45 AM
How my adventure began
In the wee hours of 20 November I stepped to the loo, I was standing there and I saw a kind of starburst, and I felt the sense of balance pass away from my lower body I fell forward, hitting my head on an inside corner of the wall, and fell to the bathroom floor.
I tried stepping out of the bathroom into the kitchen and collapsed on the floor; the evening before I had draped a Woolen coat over the back of a kitchen chair in my collapse I dragged this to the floor with me I found myself lying prone on the Woolen coat, and felt the cold kitchen floor beneath I felt comfortable and had the thought well perhaps I could rest here and get a little sleep; which, in hindsight, would have been a terrible.mistake.
But I thought if I'm going to lie flat and try to get some rest, I want to go back to the bed, so I made my way back to the bedroom crawling on hands and knees;while I was doing this I tried reciting a text we had sung in the recent Triad concerts, and I heard my speech slurring in my ear. So as I crawled I had a very powerful sense that I needed serious medical attention
I got back to the bed I found my cell phone, I futzed with it a bit but was unable to use it to call, however I reached for the landline and dialed 9-1-1 there is a firehouse just at the core end of the street, so their response was very rapid, they brought me to the hospital and there the journey began

Your ability to stay cool and do what was needed despite what was happening to you is an admirable sign of strength. I'm sure that strength will continue to serve you well.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 25, 2019, 01:25:39 PM
Cheers, friends!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pat B on January 25, 2019, 07:28:58 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 25, 2019, 05:56:45 AM
How my adventure began
In the wee hours of 20 November I stepped to the loo, I was standing there and I saw a kind of starburst, and I felt the sense of balance pass away from my lower body I fell forward, hitting my head on an inside corner of the wall, and fell to the bathroom floor.
I tried stepping out of the bathroom into the kitchen and collapsed on the floor; the evening before I had draped a Woolen coat over the back of a kitchen chair in my collapse I dragged this to the floor with me I found myself lying prone on the Woolen coat, and felt the cold kitchen floor beneath I felt comfortable and had the thought well perhaps I could rest here and get a little sleep; which, in hindsight, would have been a terrible.mistake.
But I thought if I'm going to lie flat and try to get some rest, I want to go back to the bed, so I made my way back to the bedroom crawling on hands and knees;while I was doing this I tried reciting a text we had sung in the recent Triad concerts, and I heard my speech slurring in my ear. So as I crawled I had a very powerful sense that I needed serious medical attention
I got back to the bed I found my cell phone, I futzed with it a bit but was unable to use it to call, however I reached for the landline and dialed 9-1-1 there is a firehouse just at the core end of the street, so their response was very rapid, they brought me to the hospital and there the journey began

Thanks for sharing. It's scary to think about how many slight changes could have prevented you from getting to the hospital.

I am glad to hear your recovery is going well.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: vandermolen on January 26, 2019, 05:32:48 AM
Thanks for sharing this Karl.


I never knew that Americans used the word 'Loo' I always thought that was characteristically British.

I've always argued with my wife about maintaining a landline (not to mention my CD collection 8))

The fact that your doctor has said that a full recovery is on the cards is wonderful news.

All strength to you my friend.

Jeffrey
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 26, 2019, 06:42:54 AM
Thanks, friends!

Quote from: vandermolen on January 26, 2019, 05:32:48 AM
Thanks for sharing this Karl.


I never knew that Americans used the word 'Loo' I always thought that was characteristically British.

Jeffrey
I think this remains substantially true
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: André on January 26, 2019, 11:33:23 AM
After all, Boston is the unofficial capital of New England. :D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on January 26, 2019, 07:05:07 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 25, 2019, 05:56:45 AM
How my adventure began
In the wee hours of 20 November I stepped to the loo, I was standing there and I saw a kind of starburst, and I felt the sense of balance pass away from my lower body I fell forward, hitting my head on an inside corner of the wall, and fell to the bathroom floor.
I tried stepping out of the bathroom into the kitchen and collapsed on the floor; the evening before I had draped a Woolen coat over the back of a kitchen chair in my collapse I dragged this to the floor with me I found myself lying prone on the Woolen coat, and felt the cold kitchen floor beneath I felt comfortable and had the thought well perhaps I could rest here and get a little sleep; which, in hindsight, would have been a terrible.mistake.
But I thought if I'm going to lie flat and try to get some rest, I want to go back to the bed, so I made my way back to the bedroom crawling on hands and knees;while I was doing this I tried reciting a text we had sung in the recent Triad concerts, and I heard my speech slurring in my ear. So as I crawled I had a very powerful sense that I needed serious medical attention
I got back to the bed I found my cell phone, I futzed with it a bit but was unable to use it to call, however I reached for the landline and dialed 9-1-1 there is a firehouse just at the core end of the street, so their response was very rapid, they brought me to the hospital and there the journey began

Wow....that's all I can really muster up the energy to say at the moment. You were incredibly fortunate to be able to react and get help in that condition. Someone was certainly watching over you, my friend. I'm sure you're counting your blessings. I was worried about you, but I knew that you were doing okay once I've read Cato's updates on your progress. Here's to continued improvement and hoping you can get back to the things you love doing and to the life you were living.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: vandermolen on January 27, 2019, 12:23:06 AM
Quote from: André on January 26, 2019, 11:33:23 AM
After all, Boston is the unofficial capital of New England. :D
Yes, of course. I was forgetting that!
:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: springrite on January 27, 2019, 12:43:23 PM
Quote from: André on January 26, 2019, 11:33:23 AM
After all, Boston is the unofficial capital of New England. :D
Well,"New" England, "New" Mexico... the "New" pretty much killed it.  :P
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: André on January 27, 2019, 03:20:37 PM
Quote from: springrite on January 27, 2019, 12:43:23 PM
Well,"New" England, "New" Mexico... the "New" pretty much killed it.  :P

Of course. Like Nouvelle-France, for example  :D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Rons_talking on January 29, 2019, 01:41:30 AM
It's great to see you writing and sharing the harrowing story. You stayed cool under a terrible strain. Keep up the recovery; GMC needs you!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 29, 2019, 06:12:16 AM
Thanks!

Recently began to get a very little control of the left pinkie. 2nd &3rd fingers still want to move together but they are getting looser. Progress
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: springrite on January 29, 2019, 02:29:49 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 29, 2019, 06:12:16 AM
Thanks!

Recently began to get a very little control of the left pinkie. 2nd &3rd fingers still want to move together but they are getting looser. Progress
Can't wait till the middle finger can move independently. That might come in handy sometimes.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: mc ukrneal on January 30, 2019, 03:23:27 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 29, 2019, 06:12:16 AM
Thanks!

Recently began to get a very little control of the left pinkie. 2nd &3rd fingers still want to move together but they are getting looser. Progress
Hopefully, you'll recover your 'live long and prosper' sign in no time! :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: springrite on January 30, 2019, 06:51:26 AM
My Dad, age 81, just left the hospital two days ago after successful surgery for cancer of the intestines. He is cancer free and very optimistic as he starts his recovery.
Karl, you WILL recover and be (almost) as good as new! Believe!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 30, 2019, 07:41:41 AM
Warm thanks,  friends!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on January 30, 2019, 07:54:22 PM
Quote from: springrite on January 30, 2019, 06:51:26 AM
My Dad, age 81, just left the hospital two days ago after successful surgery for cancer of the intestines. He is cancer free and very optimistic as he starts his recovery.
Karl, you WILL recover and be (almost) as good as new! Believe!

Great to hear about your dad, Paul. Hope he can get back to normal in no time. And Karl, you will get better, my friend. One day at a time.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 04, 2019, 05:35:43 AM
Good session with OT just now.  The therapist confirmed my feeling that the left hand,  and the left arm extension are improving
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Florestan on February 04, 2019, 05:45:04 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 04, 2019, 05:35:43 AM
Good session with OT just now.  The therapist confirmed my feeling that the left hand,  and the left arm extension are improving

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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: NikF on February 04, 2019, 05:47:20 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 04, 2019, 05:35:43 AM
Good session with OT just now.  The therapist confirmed my feeling that the left hand,  and the left arm extension are improving

Good work. Good stuff.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: JBS on February 04, 2019, 11:59:52 AM
Quote from: Florestan on February 04, 2019, 05:45:04 AM
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Make that a double...
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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on February 04, 2019, 02:16:22 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 04, 2019, 05:35:43 AM
Good session with OT just now.  The therapist confirmed my feeling that the left hand,  and the left arm extension are improving

Great to hear, Karl. 8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 07, 2019, 01:35:22 PM
Well, this was the day of the phone call.
One personal and pleasant, to our Cato.

But most of them administrative, including three attempts to reach the Social Security Administration.

I was at last successful, and managed to schedule a phone interview to see about applying for benefits.


Cato is [size=78%]Actually the second Ohioan I have spoken to in as many days, as I had a nice talk yesterday with my old friend Matt Sharp, who was responsible for my going to the College of Wooster[/size]
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ken B on February 07, 2019, 01:39:44 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 04, 2019, 05:35:43 AM
Good session with OT just now.  The therapist confirmed my feeling that the left hand,  and the left arm extension are improving
Outstanding news.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ken B on February 07, 2019, 01:41:55 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 07, 2019, 01:35:22 PM
Well, this was the day of the phone call.
One personal and pleasant, to our Cato.

But most of them administrative, including three attempts to reach the Social Security Administration.

I was at last successful, and managed to schedule a phone interview to see about applying for benefits.


Cato is [size=78%]Actually the second Ohioan I have spoken to in as many days, as I had a nice talk yesterday with my old friend Matt Sharp, who was responsible for my going to the College of Wooster[/size]

Ohioans. I have lived amongst them. I spent several years there.  Good folks. Well, except for the ones from Cleveland of course. That goes without saying.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on February 07, 2019, 03:51:13 PM
Quote from: Ken B on February 07, 2019, 01:41:55 PM
Ohioans. I have lived amongst them. I spent several years there.  Good folks. Well, except for the ones from Cleveland of course. That goes without saying.

SARGE!!!
 
RED ALERT!!!    RED ALERT!!!   RED ALERT!!!     RED ALERT!!!     RED ALERT!!!    RED ALERT!!!   RED ALERT!!!    RED ALERT!!!   RED ALERT!!!     RED ALERT!!!     RED ALERT!!!    RED ALERT!!!    RED ALERT!!!    RED ALERT!!!   RED ALERT!!!     RED ALERT!!!     RED ALERT!!!    RED ALERT!!!   RED ALERT!!!    RED ALERT!!!   RED ALERT!!!     RED ALERT!!!     RED ALERT!!!    RED ALERT!!!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 08, 2019, 05:29:58 AM
I should call yet another Buckeye, if I ring today, the one-a-day rhythm is sustained
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on February 08, 2019, 07:02:24 AM
Quote from: Ken B on February 07, 2019, 01:41:55 PM
Ohioans. I have lived amongst them. I spent several years there.  Good folks. Well, except for the ones from Cleveland of course. That goes without saying.

Quote from: Cato on February 07, 2019, 03:51:13 PM

SARGE!!!

;D :D ;D

Sarge

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on February 08, 2019, 08:15:29 AM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on February 08, 2019, 07:02:24 AM
;D :D ;D

Sarge

Sarge has become a pacifist. I can't remember the last time he has had his bazooka out.  ::)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ken B on February 08, 2019, 01:49:45 PM
Quote from: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on February 08, 2019, 08:15:29 AM
Sarge has become a pacifist. I can't remember the last time he has had his bazooka out.  ::)

It usually take a Clevelander three or four days to realize he's been dissed.




;) :laugh: >:D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: André on February 08, 2019, 05:59:31 PM
Quote from: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on February 08, 2019, 08:15:29 AM
Sarge has become a pacifist. I can't remember the last time he has had his bazooka out.  ::)

Ask Mrs. Sarge  :laugh:.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Update 10:30 A.M. Feb 9
Post by: Cato on February 09, 2019, 06:27:30 AM
Karl has reported that he will attend a TRIAD Choir rehearsal this morning! 

I find that to be very encouraging news!  0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on February 09, 2019, 01:48:55 PM
Quote from: André on February 08, 2019, 05:59:31 PM
Ask Mrs. Sarge  :laugh:.

;D :D ;D

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on February 09, 2019, 01:52:07 PM
Quote from: Ken B on February 08, 2019, 01:49:45 PM
It usually take a Clevelander three or four days to realize he's been dissed.

                                                   

(http://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/asheville/1408.gif)                     Ken B
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters: Update 10:30 A.M. Feb 9
Post by: Sergeant Rock on February 09, 2019, 01:54:15 PM
Quote from: Cato on February 09, 2019, 06:27:30 AM
Karl has reported that he will attend a TRIAD Choir rehearsal this morning! 

I find that to be very encouraging news!  0:)

Indeed, the best news yet.

Sarge

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 09, 2019, 02:08:43 PM
Quote from: Cato on February 09, 2019, 06:27:30 AM
Karl has reported that he will attend a TRIAD Choir rehearsal this morning! 

I find that to be very encouraging news!  0:)

Actually a workshop/performance at Curry College.
In the workshop, I did do a little singing and sight reading, which was rather rough on my part, but nevertheless felt great.
The Curry College Choir and Triad shared the concert after the workshop. And the men of Triad sang It Might Happen Today. Triad founding member David Harris,
Who had served as a clinician during the workshop joined Triad for this, and actually basically site Reddit for the performance, which is one of the bravest things I think I've known any singer to do. Two Tenors who have joined Triad since the November concerts also sang the piece. It was very gratifying to be there, I was the recipient of many many warm hugs.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 09, 2019, 02:09:44 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 09, 2019, 02:08:43 PM
Actually a workshop/performance at Curry College.
In the workshop, I did do a little singing and sight reading, which was rather rough on my part, but nevertheless felt great.
The Curry College Choir and Triad shared the concert after the workshop. And the men of Triad sang It Might Happen Today. Triad founding member David Harris,
Who had served as a clinician during the workshop joined Triad for this, and actually basically site Readit for the performance, which is one of the bravest things I think I've known any singer to do. Two Tenors who have joined Triad since the November concerts also sang the piece. It was very gratifying to be there, I was the recipient of many many warm hugs.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: André on February 09, 2019, 04:03:53 PM
Wonderful, Karl !  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ken B on February 09, 2019, 06:17:31 PM
Quote from: André on February 09, 2019, 04:03:53 PM
Wonderful, Karl !  :)
Indeed.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: vandermolen on February 10, 2019, 12:55:23 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 09, 2019, 02:08:43 PM
Actually a workshop/performance at Curry College.
In the workshop, I did do a little singing and sight reading, which was rather rough on my part, but nevertheless felt great.
The Curry College Choir and Triad shared the concert after the workshop. And the men of Triad sang It Might Happen Today. Triad founding member David Harris,
Who had served as a clinician during the workshop joined Triad for this, and actually basically site Reddit for the performance, which is one of the bravest things I think I've known any singer to do. Two Tenors who have joined Triad since the November concerts also sang the piece. It was very gratifying to be there, I was the recipient of many many warm hugs.

Excellent Karl  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: NikF4 on February 10, 2019, 05:28:08 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 09, 2019, 02:08:43 PM
Actually a workshop/performance at Curry College.
In the workshop, I did do a little singing and sight reading, which was rather rough on my part, but nevertheless felt great.
The Curry College Choir and Triad shared the concert after the workshop. And the men of Triad sang It Might Happen Today. Triad founding member David Harris,
Who had served as a clinician during the workshop joined Triad for this, and actually basically site Reddit for the performance, which is one of the bravest things I think I've known any singer to do. Two Tenors who have joined Triad since the November concerts also sang the piece. It was very gratifying to be there, I was the recipient of many many warm hugs.


Good stuff.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on February 10, 2019, 06:35:41 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 09, 2019, 02:08:43 PM
Actually a workshop/performance at Curry College.
In the workshop, I did do a little singing and sight reading, which was rather rough on my part, but nevertheless felt great.
The Curry College Choir and Triad shared the concert after the workshop. And the men of Triad sang It Might Happen Today. Triad founding member David Harris,
Who had served as a clinician during the workshop joined Triad for this, and actually basically site Reddit for the performance, which is one of the bravest things I think I've known any singer to do. Two Tenors who have joined Triad since the November concerts also sang the piece. It was very gratifying to be there, I was the recipient of many many warm hugs.

Great stuff, Karl. 8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Florestan on February 10, 2019, 07:12:32 AM
Quote from: André on February 09, 2019, 04:03:53 PM
Wonderful, Karl !  :)

+ 2
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on February 10, 2019, 09:08:12 AM
Great news!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: SonicMan46 on February 10, 2019, 03:25:57 PM
Quote from: North Star on February 10, 2019, 09:08:12 AM
Great news!

Karl - great to hear that you are 'up and about' - hoping for further improvement and good news!  8)  Dave
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 10, 2019, 06:34:14 PM
Cheers, friends!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Jaakko Keskinen on February 11, 2019, 05:39:22 AM
Excellent!  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Rons_talking on February 11, 2019, 08:22:58 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 09, 2019, 02:08:43 PM
Actually a workshop/performance at Curry College.
In the workshop, I did do a little singing and sight reading, which was rather rough on my part, but nevertheless felt great.
The Curry College Choir and Triad shared the concert after the workshop. And the men of Triad sang It Might Happen Today. Triad founding member David Harris,
Who had served as a clinician during the workshop joined Triad for this, and actually basically site Reddit for the performance, which is one of the bravest things I think I've known any singer to do. Two Tenors who have joined Triad since the November concerts also sang the piece. It was very gratifying to be there, I was the recipient of many many warm hugs.

This is amazing!!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 13, 2019, 07:10:39 AM
This is the as-yet-tentative program for Triad's spring concerts:

It will be interesting to see if they go forward with programming It Might Happen Today, again.
In general, they want to, because it is felt that we can do an even better job than on the November concerts.

Innocence
*Julian Bryson--To Youth
Karl Henning--It Might Happen Today (or another TB piece, still looking)

Love
Chen Yi--A Set of Chinese Folk Songs (Fengyang Song, The Flowing Stream, Thinking of My Darling)

Poetry
Avrohom Leichtling--Madrigals, Book III:  2. Song of Derivations and 4. A Comparison... (MIDI)

History (Politics?)
Charles Turner--Madrigals (The Queen's History)
Julian Bryson--e pluribus unum (Hope Like Gold)

ca. 24 minutes

Intermission

Meditation
Karl Henning--Alleluia

Nature
*Saunder Choi--Vere Novo (Soprano/Alto Only)
*Pamela Marshall--Songs from a Quaker Heart (Life in Conjunction, Leaves, Spring Sunlight)
Charles Turner--Madrigals (It Is Snowing)

Wind
Charles Turner--Madrigals (Not Only Leaves)
*Eric Whitacre--Little Man in a Hurry (Bootlegged Draft Score)

ca. 25 minutes

* denotes pieces with piano accompaniment

There is also room for 1 or 2 solos, so if you have something that would fit the theme of Madrigals and would provide a nice contrast somewhere along the way, let me know!  I suggest that preference go to those who didn't sing a solo on our last concert, but all suggestions are welcome.



If you absolutely hate this, let me know ASAP!  I'm always open to suggestions.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 19, 2019, 07:20:21 AM
Good OT session this morning. , the therapist confirmed what I have been feeling over the weekend: that the left arm is doing better with extension and that I've been getting more motion out of the left fingers
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on February 19, 2019, 08:17:12 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 19, 2019, 07:20:21 AM
Good OT session this morning. , the therapist confirmed what I have been feeling over the weekend: that the left arm is doing better with extension and that I've been getting more motion out of the left fingers

Tickling Miss Clara Nette might be their next task?!   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 19, 2019, 09:47:19 AM
Quote from: Cato on February 19, 2019, 08:17:12 AM
Tickling Miss Clara Nette might be their next task?!   0:)

As yet that remains futurism, my hand is not yet able even to assemble the clarinet. However, I have been thinking about making some plaintive noises on a cheap recorder that I have around
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: pjme on February 19, 2019, 10:05:12 AM
May mr. Händel inspire you:

https://www.youtube.com/v/lyv4bkyHt-Q

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on February 19, 2019, 05:15:29 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 19, 2019, 09:47:19 AM
As yet that remains futurism, my hand is not yet able even to assemble the clarinet. However, I have been thinking about making some plaintive noises on a cheap recorder that I have around

Baby steps!  "Plaintive noises" could be right up there with - YES! - atonal honking!    0:)

When was the last time GMG had a good "atonal honking" debate?!   ;)

Quote from: pjme on February 19, 2019, 10:05:12 AM
May mr. Händel inspire you:

https://www.youtube.com/v/lyv4bkyHt-Q



Excellent!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 21, 2019, 08:00:05 AM
Half of my OT this morning was exercise with clips and clothespins, and flipping playing cards. This went much better today than the last time, both in terms of the fingers cooperating, and the hand functioning as a whole. And tomorrow I'll have another great session with the electric stim, and I'll make even more progress over the weekend.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: André on February 21, 2019, 08:05:43 AM
Way to go, Karl !  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 21, 2019, 08:08:49 AM
Not exactly momentous, but I did some composing today, a short bagatelle for toy piano called Penny Candy.  I went"old school, " ...with a mechanical pencil ...and a pad of manuscript paper provided by my dear friend Peter Bloom.
It's for a call posted by my old friend David Bohn for toy piano pieces of 100 notes or fewer, thus it was a good occasion to break the compositional ice.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: springrite on February 21, 2019, 08:11:48 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 21, 2019, 08:08:49 AM
Not exactly momentous, but I did some composing today, a short bagatelle for toy piano called Penny Candy.  I went"old school, " ...with a mechanical pencil ...and a pad of manuscript paper provided by my dear friend Peter Bloom.
It's for a call posted by my old friend David Bohn for toy piano pieces of 100 notes or fewer, thus it was a good occasion to break the compositional ice.
Congratulations!
Now, if you could ditch the pencil and replace it with a feather, you can say you now compose exactly how Bach used to!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 23, 2019, 06:57:29 AM
Today, I'll start working on paper, on a piece I've been thinking about the past few days a tro for two flutes and horn for the King's Chapel concert in May, thinking of calling the piece Swiss Skis.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Florestan on February 23, 2019, 10:40:07 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 21, 2019, 08:08:49 AM
I did some composing today, a short bagatelle for toy piano called Penny Candy.  I went"old school, "

Well, it's precisely in such moments that "old school" proves its real worth. Keep such bagatelles coming up. Karl!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on February 23, 2019, 08:48:10 PM
Great to see your progress is going well, Karl. 8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on February 24, 2019, 10:40:33 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 23, 2019, 06:57:29 AM
... thinking of calling the piece Swiss Skis.

Will Whiz Keys be involved?   Many Scotsmen would like to know!   ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 24, 2019, 01:40:34 PM
I started writing the trio today, or, rather, started work on paper, the ideas were stirring in my inner ear for the past couple of days
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 25, 2019, 07:16:12 PM
I enjoyed attending tonight's Triad rehearsal I sat apart in a pew, following along, and often directly singing along, I do need to get back into practice, but I am starting to wonder if I may be able to sing in the May concerts. Our tanks are much augmented, the group is now 20 strong, and sounds better than ever, it was richly gratifying to hear them read my Alleluia in A-flat. But it is all a really strong program
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 26, 2019, 06:42:40 AM
Good OT this morning, I'm afraid this is repetitive, but we've made some slight progress both with cooperation in the fingers, and with extension of the elbow. But of course, this is good news, both that there is steady progress, and that it is perceptible.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on February 26, 2019, 07:34:27 AM
Great to hear!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: NikF4 on February 26, 2019, 05:45:25 PM
Good work. Keep going.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 27, 2019, 05:19:48 AM
Thanks, friends!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Jaakko Keskinen on February 27, 2019, 06:44:25 AM
Not repetitive at all, this is great!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: premont on February 27, 2019, 07:05:59 AM
Quote from: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on February 26, 2019, 07:34:27 AM
Great to hear!

Yes, and it is also great, that we have got our good old Karl back into the forum.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 27, 2019, 08:34:49 AM
Thank you!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 27, 2019, 05:44:35 PM
My first composition since the event:


Penny Candy combines a narrow simplicity of pitch material with a simple-but-unfettered rhythmic narrative, in the hope that the result is perhaps naive but engaging.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Alek Hidell on February 27, 2019, 05:49:04 PM
Cheers, Karl! Great to hear such encouraging news about your recuperation and rehabilitation. Let the Henningmusick commence!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: JBS on February 27, 2019, 05:51:30 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 27, 2019, 05:44:35 PM
My first composition since the event:


Penny Candy combines a narrow simplicity of pitch material with a simple-but-unfettered rhythmic narrative, in the hope that the result is perhaps naive but engaging.

Bravo, sir, bravo!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on February 27, 2019, 07:50:42 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 27, 2019, 05:44:35 PM
My first composition since the event:


Penny Candy combines a narrow simplicity of pitch material with a simple-but-unfettered rhythmic narrative, in the hope that the result is perhaps naive but engaging.

Great to see Henningsmusick back in swing again! 8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Rons_talking on February 27, 2019, 11:50:24 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on February 27, 2019, 07:50:42 PM
Great to see Henningsmusick back in swing again! 8)

Way to go, Karl! it's so encouraging to see you back at it!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 28, 2019, 06:28:53 AM
Thanks, friends!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 28, 2019, 01:32:12 PM
For the May concert at King's Chapel, I want to write a new piece, as I've said.  I've nixed Swiss Skis as the title.
Although
i started work earlier, I've composed a new opening for the piece, so this is the first 30"
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on February 28, 2019, 01:35:44 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 27, 2019, 05:44:35 PM
My first composition since the event:


Penny Candy combines a narrow simplicity of pitch material with a simple-but-unfettered rhythmic narrative, in the hope that the result is perhaps naive but engaging.

94 notes (I think)!  You brought it in under the limit!   $:)

Lydian mode!  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on February 28, 2019, 01:41:37 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 28, 2019, 01:32:12 PM
For the May concert at King's Chapel, I want to write a new piece, as I've said.  I've nixed Swiss Skis as the title.
Although
i started work earlier, I've composed a new opening for the piece, so this is the first 30"

The hits just keep on comin' !  I indeed had an image of "yesterday's snow," when I heard bars 11-15!  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 28, 2019, 01:55:16 PM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 01, 2019, 02:10:30 PM
I have about doubled the opening.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 02, 2019, 10:12:08 AM
We have snow today, so I shall do some more writing tomorrow.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: vandermolen on March 03, 2019, 04:03:02 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on February 27, 2019, 07:50:42 PM
Great to see Henningsmusick back in swing again! 8)
+1  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on March 03, 2019, 05:38:23 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 02, 2019, 10:12:08 AM
We have snow today, so I shall do some more writing tomorrow.

Excellent development of the opening statements!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 03, 2019, 06:38:49 AM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 03, 2019, 11:36:32 AM
Some good progress today, I think
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 03, 2019, 04:47:06 PM
In fact I've just laid in some more work;  the piece is not yet finished, but I have the finishing in my sights.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on March 03, 2019, 05:24:47 PM
Good that you got your Mojo working.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 03, 2019, 06:00:47 PM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mandryka on March 04, 2019, 02:12:27 AM
Very good to see that you seem to be getting stronger and more confident. Long may it continue!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 04, 2019, 08:24:27 AM
Thank you!
I believe the trio is done
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: JBS on March 04, 2019, 08:36:34 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 04, 2019, 08:24:27 AM
Thank you!
I believe the trio is done

At first read, looks quite good.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on March 04, 2019, 08:50:22 AM
Quote from: Mandryka on March 04, 2019, 02:12:27 AM
Very good to see that you seem to be getting stronger and more confident. Long may it continue!
+1
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 04, 2019, 09:39:53 AM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on March 06, 2019, 07:48:18 PM
Quote from: North Star on March 04, 2019, 08:50:22 AM
+1

+2

Karl, I believe that things will only begin to get better and better as time progresses or, at least, that's my hope for you.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 07, 2019, 09:22:07 AM
Cheers!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: NikF4 on March 07, 2019, 09:28:43 AM
A while (years?) back I once tried to send you a PM, but your inbox was forever full. FWIW it was about how you wrote a piece where in listening to it I found myself almost sitting on a bunk with Thoreau, but with who he is unfettered by physical limitations.
Keep doing what you do. Keep moving forward. Bollocks to the rest of it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 07, 2019, 09:30:06 AM
Many thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on March 07, 2019, 09:36:06 AM
So happy that you were resourceful enough to get medical attention so quickly after the incident, launching you on the road to recovery (rather than the other thing). I anticipate you will largely recover from the impairments you have experienced, and continue to acquire new skills along the way.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 07, 2019, 12:17:17 PM
Thank you!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 08, 2019, 04:52:12 PM
No good thread for this, I guess.

Just listened to a mighty fun radio interview with the extraordinary Philip Proctor:

https://hwcdn.libsyn.com/p/9/a/e/9aef55309698d2e0/wbPhilProctor1017.mp3?c_id=17287440&cs_id=17287440&expiration=1552096677&hwt=e166f6e467be84586d87e6ac6478ae24
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 11, 2019, 02:06:05 PM
I've begun work on a new piece for Ensemble Aubade, something of a companion piece to Oxygen Footprint. I have indeed been thinking about such a piece since my rehab time at HealthSouth, although the piece as I have started working in earnest now, is of a somewhat different character than my initial conception, or it may be that the original idea may serve for a coda, rather than as the principal material. I am thinking about 4 or 5 minutes for the new piece, which I am calling Swiss Skis.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 14, 2019, 02:40:28 PM
Here at last is a MIDI demo of Penny Candy, my first return to composition, for the 100-note toy piano call
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 14, 2019, 04:55:44 PM
A bit more work on the trio
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 15, 2019, 12:59:05 PM
Happy with today's work on the trio
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Alek Hidell on March 15, 2019, 08:34:40 PM
Go, Karl, go!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 16, 2019, 06:50:24 AM
Cheers!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 17, 2019, 10:04:11 AM
Wrapped up a new handbell choir piece for Easter
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 18, 2019, 09:06:40 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 11, 2019, 02:06:05 PM
I've begun work on a new piece for Ensemble Aubade, something of a companion piece to Oxygen Footprint. I have indeed been thinking about such a piece since my rehab time at HealthSouth, although the piece as I have started working in earnest now, is of a somewhat different character than my initial conception, or it may be that the original idea may serve for a coda, rather than as the principal material. I am thinking about 4 or 5 minutes for the new piece, which I am calling Swiss Skis.

Swiss Skis is now about half done.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: vandermolen on March 19, 2019, 09:45:29 AM
Quote from: Alek Hidell on March 15, 2019, 08:34:40 PM
Go, Karl, go!

Yes. From me too  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 19, 2019, 12:28:59 PM
The trio is done
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on March 22, 2019, 08:39:16 PM
Yep, Karl is, indeed, on a roll. Great to see you're composing!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 26, 2019, 03:56:49 PM
Thanks!

Although mere minutes ago, I posted to the blog that I had not decided which piece to take back up, I just resumed work on A Heart So White.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Jaakko Keskinen on March 27, 2019, 12:36:52 AM
Karl's on fire!  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 01, 2019, 09:15:59 AM
I've been tinkering with the fixed media for A Heart So White

https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/karl-henning-the-third-unquiet-castle
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on April 01, 2019, 04:41:35 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 26, 2019, 03:56:49 PM
Thanks!

Although mere minutes ago, I posted to the blog that I had not decided which piece to take back up, I just resumed work on A Heart So White.

Quote from: Alberich on March 27, 2019, 12:36:52 AM

Karl's on fire!  :)


Amen!   0:)  An excellent start!  I point especially to bars 14 and 16: note the F#-G figure used for "them" and how it is made eerily threatening by the not-so-distant echo in bar 16 for the ominous word "fire."

That, ladies and gentlemen, is a fine example of how a composer operates on your musical id!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Rons_talking on April 02, 2019, 05:09:47 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 01, 2019, 09:15:59 AM
I've been tinkering with the fixed media for A Heart So White

https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/karl-henning-the-third-unquiet-castle

Nice! So evocative!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 02, 2019, 06:01:47 AM
Many thanks, all!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on April 07, 2019, 05:29:20 PM
What sort of method are you using to get the electronic sounds?

I've been wanting to get into analog synths, but it's really an endless rabbit hole where you'll end paying thousands...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Iota on April 08, 2019, 10:41:51 AM
Quote from: Rons_talking on April 02, 2019, 05:09:47 AM
Nice! So evocative!

Indeed! I was really drawn into its strange atmosphere.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 08, 2019, 05:10:48 PM
Quote from: Iota on April 08, 2019, 10:41:51 AM
Indeed! I was really drawn into its strange atmosphere.

Thank you!
!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 08, 2019, 05:11:40 PM
Quote from: greg on April 07, 2019, 05:29:20 PM
What sort of method are you using to get the electronic sounds?

I've been wanting to get into analog synths, but it's really an endless rabbit hole where you'll end paying thousands...

I modify "found" sounds
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 11, 2019, 03:01:01 PM
Last night,Ensemble Aubade gave a cracking performance of Oxygen Footprint. I recorded the concert, and will review the audio soon.
Watch This Space.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 13, 2019, 07:37:43 AM
And here 'tis
https://soundcloud.com/karl-henning-756715731/karl-henning-oxygen-footprint
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Florestan on April 13, 2019, 07:43:45 AM
Karl's back in business! Let us rejoice!  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 13, 2019, 08:11:49 AM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Florestan on April 13, 2019, 08:23:13 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 13, 2019, 08:11:49 AM
Thanks!

Don't mention it and don't forget about The Rime of the Ancient Mariner.  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: vandermolen on April 14, 2019, 06:13:20 AM
Quote from: Florestan on April 13, 2019, 07:43:45 AM
Karl's back in business! Let us rejoice!  8)
Count me in  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 24, 2019, 09:12:45 AM
The handbell choir piece for Easter:

https://soundcloud.com/htumc-music-program/henning-he-is-risen-op-1620-1?in=htumc-music-program/sets/easter-2019
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on April 24, 2019, 11:04:08 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 24, 2019, 09:12:45 AM
The handbell choir piece for Easter:

https://soundcloud.com/htumc-music-program/henning-he-is-risen-op-1620-1?in=htumc-music-program/sets/easter-2019

Another diamond!  Just perfect: evocative, subtle, unpredictable, meditative, and salvific   0:)  !
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: André on April 24, 2019, 12:59:10 PM
The world needs salvification ! ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 24, 2019, 03:09:42 PM
Thanks, gents!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on April 24, 2019, 04:32:33 PM
Quote from: André on April 24, 2019, 12:59:10 PM
The world needs salvification ! ;D

Amen!  0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 06, 2019, 06:40:08 PM
Tonight was the Triad dress rehearsal. Of course, I am not sure yet in condition either to sing in, or to conduct the group, so I was there simply to enjoy listening. The Alleluia in A-flat, Op.33 is sounding exquisite, and It Might Happen Today came into delightfully sharp focus at last tonight. I am enormously pleased.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: JBS on May 06, 2019, 06:43:34 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 06, 2019, 06:40:08 PM
Tonight was the Triad dress rehearsal. Of course, I am not sure yet in condition either to sing in, or to conduct the group, so I was there simply to enjoy listening. The Alleluia in A-flat, Op.33 is sounding exquisite, and It Might Happen Today came into delightfully sharp focus at last tonight. I am enormously pleased.

You might say It Did Happen Today.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: vandermolen on May 09, 2019, 10:17:59 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 06, 2019, 06:40:08 PM
Tonight was the Triad dress rehearsal. Of course, I am not sure yet in condition either to sing in, or to conduct the group, so I was there simply to enjoy listening. The Alleluia in A-flat, Op.33 is sounding exquisite, and It Might Happen Today came into delightfully sharp focus at last tonight. I am enormously pleased.
Brilliant Karl
All strength to you.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 09, 2019, 06:08:33 PM
Thanks, gents!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mandryka on May 10, 2019, 09:15:53 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 06, 2019, 06:40:08 PM
Tonight was the Triad dress rehearsal. Of course, I am not sure yet in condition either to sing in, or to conduct the group, so I was there simply to enjoy listening. The Alleluia in A-flat, Op.33 is sounding exquisite, and It Might Happen Today came into delightfully sharp focus at last tonight. I am enormously pleased.

I can't imagine what that must feel like, I know this sounds like a soppy cliche, but I'm happy that you're happy.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 10, 2019, 12:07:20 PM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 11, 2019, 09:19:21 AM
The Triad concerts are tonight and tomorrow night.

And the k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble concert is Tuesday at lunchtime.

I am thinking about Mistaken for the Sacred, which I originally intended as a wooden percussion solo for Olivia Kieffer
accompanied by fixed media, and for which I wound up composing wind parts, in which form we have performed the piece twice.

After the reasonable success of this alternate version, I meant to compose out a solo for Liv, but other tasks distracted me.
Somehow it is today that I am considering this article of unfinished business.  I began to wonder if the "solution" is to allow the percussionist free improvisatory rein; and I put this question to Liv (or is this a cop-out on my part?)
And altough she is capable of just improvising (and cooprtative so to do, if that be my wish), her suggestion was that even some kind of structgure/guidance would be a valuable springboard, so shall I soon act upon this capital suggestion.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on May 11, 2019, 12:25:58 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 11, 2019, 09:19:21 AM
The Triad concerts are tonight and tomorrow night.

And the k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble concert is Tuesday at lunchtime.

I am thinking about Mistaken for the Sacred, which I originally intended as a wooden percussion solo for Olivia Kieffer
accompanied by fixed media, and for which I wound up composing wind parts, in which form we have performed the piece twice.

After the reasonable success of this alternate version, I meant to compose out a solo for Liv, but other tasks distracted me.
Somehow it is today that I am considering this article of unfinished business.  I began to wonder if the "solution" is to allow the percussionist free improvisatory rein; and I put this question to Liv (or is this a cop-out on my part?)
And altough she is capable of just improvising (and cooprtative so to do, if that be my wish), her suggestion was that even some kind of structgure/guidance would be a valuable springboard, so shall I soon act upon this capital suggestion.

I would also humbly suggest that guidance from the Maestro would be both judicious and authentic. Best of luck!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 11, 2019, 01:08:09 PM
Thanks
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 14, 2019, 04:03:29 PM
https://soundcloud.com/sonicplotter/sets/the-k-a-rl-h-e-nn-i-ng-ensemble-at-kings-chapel-14-may-2019
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on May 14, 2019, 05:02:31 PM
Karl is back in action for sure!   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 14, 2019, 06:08:35 PM
Cheers!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on May 15, 2019, 07:53:00 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 14, 2019, 04:03:29 PM
https://soundcloud.com/sonicplotter/sets/the-k-a-rl-h-e-nn-i-ng-ensemble-at-kings-chapel-14-may-2019

I really like the sonorities in this one Karl.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 15, 2019, 09:39:36 AM
Thank you!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 16, 2019, 06:30:45 AM
A long way to go, yet, but at my therapy appointment yesterday, my therapist and I agreed that the left hand has made good progress in our time together.

We'll get there!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: André on May 16, 2019, 09:23:22 AM
Super, Karl.  :)

Being a leftie myself, I applaud your progress  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 16, 2019, 09:45:01 AM
merci, mon cher!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Florestan on May 17, 2019, 12:36:42 PM
For Karl's a jolly good fellow.... (thrice)...  and so say all of us!

...and so say all of us, and so say all of us...

...For Karl's a jolly good fellow...

... and so say all of us!

Here's a glass of wine to your health, Karl!

And don't you forget that Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: vandermolen on May 17, 2019, 11:21:44 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 16, 2019, 06:30:45 AM
A long way to go, yet, but at my therapy appointment yesterday, my therapist and I agreed that the left hand has made good progress in our time together.

We'll get there!

Excellent news Karl.
Am very pleased to hear this.
Keep up the good work.
:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on May 17, 2019, 11:44:20 PM
That is great Karl. You must be very pleased yourself with your progress.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 22, 2019, 02:12:40 PM
Hallelujah! An Avid tech called, and remoted in, and now (after more than a week) I can use Sibelius again.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Florestan on May 23, 2019, 07:05:05 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 22, 2019, 02:12:40 PM
Hallelujah! An Avid tech called, and remoted in, and now (after more than a week) I can use Sibelius again.

How about your left arm, Karl? Functional again, or not yet? And --- can you walk normally? Sorry if you already posted about these important issues, I might have missed them.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 23, 2019, 07:16:36 AM
Quote from: Florestan on May 23, 2019, 07:05:05 AM
How about your left arm, Karl? Functional again, or not yet? And --- can you walk normally? Sorry if you already posted about these important issues, I might have missed them.

Thanks for asking! My gait and balance were both fairly solid at the time of release from the rehab facility, so I have resumed my regular exercise of walking around the pond, about a 50-minute walk.

The left arm and hand remain the grand work-in-progress, I still have difficulty dissociating the middle and ring fingers, especially. The arm's range of motion is still limited (I cannot yet bring my left hand over my head. And it is still quite weak.
Improvement is still slow, but noticeable.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Florestan on May 23, 2019, 07:23:38 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 23, 2019, 07:16:36 AM
Thanks for asking! My gait and balance were both fairly solid at the time of release from the rehab facility, so I have resumed my regular exercise of walking around the pond, about a 50-minute walk.

Excellent!

Quote
The left arm and hand remain the grand work-in-progress, I still have difficulty dissociating the middle and ring fingers, especially. The arm's range of motion is still limited (I cannot yet bring my left hand over my head. And it is still quite weak.
Improvement is still slow, but noticeable.

Very good!

I wish you the speediest possible recovery --- and knowing your strength, I'm sure it'll come one day!

God bless you, Karl!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 23, 2019, 09:53:15 AM
Thank you!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 23, 2019, 07:05:11 PM
A curiosity of the calendar: I posted this the day before my stroke.

http://www.youtube.com/v/pM0JnwUcJFY
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on May 24, 2019, 05:53:02 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 23, 2019, 07:16:36 AM
Thanks for asking! My gait and balance were both fairly solid at the time of release from the rehab facility, so I have resumed my regular exercise of walking around the pond, about a 50-minute walk.

The left arm and hand remain the grand work-in-progress, I still have difficulty dissociating the middle and ring fingers, especially. The arm's range of motion is still limited (I cannot yet bring my left hand over my head. And it is still quite weak.
Improvement is still slow, but noticeable.

This is great to read, Karl. Again, I'm so very sorry all of this happened to you as I couldn't imagine something like this happening to someone who is as thoughtful and kind as you have been to me (and others). I hope you continue to improve. Perhaps one day we'll finally get to meet each other. I must warn you, I'm a bigger idiot in person. :D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on May 24, 2019, 08:22:23 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 23, 2019, 07:05:11 PM
A curiosity of the calendar: I posted this the day before my stroke.

http://www.youtube.com/v/pM0JnwUcJFY

Yes, I remember that post Karl.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 24, 2019, 12:55:38 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on May 24, 2019, 05:53:02 AM
This is great to read, Karl. Again, I'm so very sorry all of this happened to you as I couldn't imagine something like this happening to someone who is as thoughtful and kind as you have been to me (and others). I hope you continue to improve. Perhaps one day we'll finally get to meet each other. I must warn you, I'm a bigger idiot in person. :D

Thanks fo for the kind thoughts!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 24, 2019, 12:55:59 PM
Quote from: aligreto on May 24, 2019, 08:22:23 AM
Yes, I remember that post Karl.

Thanks.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on May 25, 2019, 04:01:31 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 23, 2019, 07:05:11 PM
A curiosity of the calendar: I posted this the day before my stroke.

http://www.youtube.com/v/pM0JnwUcJFY

A melancholy anniversary, but we are glad to know that things have improved and are improving!

One of my favorites...

https://www.youtube.com/v/r2vn2PB_-9g
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: NikF4 on May 26, 2019, 10:55:12 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 23, 2019, 07:16:36 AM
Thanks for asking! My gait and balance were both fairly solid at the time of release from the rehab facility, so I have resumed my regular exercise of walking around the pond, about a 50-minute walk.

The left arm and hand remain the grand work-in-progress, I still have difficulty dissociating the middle and ring fingers, especially. The arm's range of motion is still limited (I cannot yet bring my left hand over my head. And it is still quite weak.
Improvement is still slow, but noticeable.

That's a worthwhile walk indeed, the sort of distance and effort that I'd consider of value as part of my own pursuits. It'll be serving you well in the short and long term. Good stuff.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 27, 2019, 12:04:46 PM
Cheers, Nik!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 31, 2019, 02:08:32 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 11, 2019, 09:19:21 AM
I am thinking about Mistaken for the Sacred, which I originally intended as a wooden percussion solo for Olivia Kieffer
accompanied by fixed media, and for which I wound up composing wind parts, in which form we have performed the piece twice.

After the reasonable success of this alternate version, I meant to compose out a solo for Liv, but other tasks distracted me.
Somehow it is today that I am considering this article of unfinished business.  I began to wonder if the "solution" is to allow the percussionist free improvisatory rein; and I put this question to Liv (or is this a cop-out on my part?)
And altough she is capable of just improvising (and cooperative so to do, if that be my wish), her suggestion was that even some kind of structure/guidance would be a valuable springboard, so shall I soon act upon this capital suggestion.

Here is the shot I've given it;  I have sent to Olivia and await her input.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: vandermolen on June 02, 2019, 11:38:40 AM
Quote from: NikF4 on May 26, 2019, 10:55:12 PM
That's a worthwhile walk indeed, the sort of distance and effort that I'd consider of value as part of my own pursuits. It'll be serving you well in the short and long term. Good stuff.
I agree with Nik Karl.
As Churchill wrote (in messages to FDR I think):
'KBO'(keep buggering on)
All strength to you.
Jeffrey
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 05, 2019, 05:31:04 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 31, 2019, 02:08:32 PM
Here is the shot I've given it;  I have sent to Olivia and await her input.

Liv is in!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 06, 2019, 05:56:09 PM
Good therapy session today. First time with a biofeedback gizmo. Working to relax the left shoulder.

Nothing dramatic to report. Slow progress with the arm and the hand.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: SonicMan46 on June 06, 2019, 06:14:22 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 06, 2019, 05:56:09 PM
Good therapy session today. First time with a biofeedback gizmo. Working to relax the left shoulder.

Nothing dramatic to report. Slow progress with the arm and the hand.

Hi Karl - progress is good news!  Hope for more improvement - Dave :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 06, 2019, 07:08:03 PM
Cheers, Dave!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on June 08, 2019, 08:21:14 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 06, 2019, 05:56:09 PM
Good therapy session today. First time with a biofeedback gizmo. Working to relax the left shoulder.

Nothing dramatic to report. Slow progress with the arm and the hand.

Progress is progress Karl, no matter how slow, and is therefore going in the right direction. That is the positive here for you. Continued success to you.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 08, 2019, 09:29:21 AM
Quote from: aligreto on June 08, 2019, 08:21:14 AM
Progress is progress Karl, no matter how slow, and is therefore going in the right direction. That is the positive here for you. Continued success to you.

Thanks! I'm very glad that there is progress; and they told me I'd need to be patient with myself. Spirits remain good!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on June 08, 2019, 09:41:08 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 08, 2019, 09:29:21 AM
Thanks! I'm very glad that there is progress; and they told me I'd need to be patient with myself. Spirits remain good!

They were correct Karl. You do need to be patient with yourself; that, in my experience, is the most difficult and frustrating part of a process such as this. but if you are so, it will pay dividends.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on June 10, 2019, 09:09:36 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 08, 2019, 09:29:21 AM
Thanks! I'm very glad that there is progress; and they told me I'd need to be patient with myself. Spirits remain good!

Improvement by small increments can be deceptive. One day to the next seems like an infinitesimal improvement, although they accumulate. It's like what your grandfather explained to you about compound interest. :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 10, 2019, 09:38:20 AM
Quote from: aligreto on June 08, 2019, 09:41:08 AM
They were correct Karl. You do need to be patient with yourself; that, in my experience, is the most difficult and frustrating part of a process such as this. but if you are so, it will pay dividends.

Quote from: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on June 10, 2019, 09:09:36 AM
Improvement by small increments can be deceptive. One day to the next seems like an infinitesimal improvement, although they accumulate. It's like what your grandfather explained to you about compound interest. :)

Thanks, gents! Spirits are good!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on June 10, 2019, 10:38:46 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 10, 2019, 09:38:20 AM
Thanks, gents! Spirits are good!

We've been a bit patronizing? :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 20, 2019, 10:09:32 AM
Whew! My laptop is back up & running.

Good therapy session this morning;  more marginal improvement in the left shoulder.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on June 20, 2019, 12:07:48 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 20, 2019, 10:09:32 AM
Whew! My laptop is back up & running.

Good therapy session this morning;  more marginal improvement in the left shoulder.


Very glad to hear it!  It is amazing how computers have become essential, rather than a luxury.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on June 20, 2019, 12:11:12 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 20, 2019, 10:09:32 AM
Whew! My laptop is back up & running.

Good therapy session this morning;  more marginal improvement in the left shoulder.

Excellent news, both about the 'puter and your left side.

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 20, 2019, 05:49:19 PM
Thanks, gents!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 26, 2019, 01:13:11 PM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on June 20, 2019, 12:11:12 PM
Excellent news, both about the 'puter and your left side.

Sarge

And, Sarge, I am delighted that you should think so well of Thoreau!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on June 26, 2019, 01:57:51 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 26, 2019, 01:13:11 PM
And, Sarge, I am delighted that you should think so well of Thoreau!

The broader interpretation did it. A well-spent half hour.

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 26, 2019, 03:28:14 PM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on June 26, 2019, 01:57:51 PM
The broader interpretation did it. A well-spent half hour.

Sarge

Thank you!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: SonicMan46 on June 26, 2019, 06:31:52 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 20, 2019, 10:09:32 AM
Whew! My laptop is back up & running.

Good therapy session this morning;  more marginal improvement in the left shoulder.

Good to hear Karl on both accounts - hope for your continued improvement!  Dave :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 27, 2019, 05:08:34 AM
Cheers, Dave!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 28, 2019, 12:52:43 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 11, 2019, 09:19:21 AM
The Triad concerts are tonight and tomorrow night.

And the k a rl h e nn i ng Ensemble concert is Tuesday at lunchtime.

I am thinking about Mistaken for the Sacred, which I originally intended as a wooden percussion solo for Olivia Kieffer
accompanied by fixed media, and for which I wound up composing wind parts, in which form we have performed the piece twice.

After the reasonable success of this alternate version, I meant to compose out a solo for Liv, but other tasks distracted me.
Somehow it is today that I am considering this article of unfinished business.  I began to wonder if the "solution" is to allow the percussionist free improvisatory rein; and I put this question to Liv (or is this a cop-out on my part?)
And altough she is capable of just improvising (and cooprtative so to do, if that be my wish), her suggestion was that even some kind of structgure/guidance would be a valuable springboard, so shall I soon act upon this capital suggestion.

Bother, the tweaked fixed media is something I lost in the OS crash.

The Good News I — it is the only loss from that vexatious interlude
The Good News II — I can rebuild it fairly easily.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 29, 2019, 05:45:23 PM
Well, the really good news is: I was only confused, and I did not in fact lose my tweaked fixed media.


I did, however tinker with a new mix.


So now, I enjoy the luxurious choice between two files (if, that is, I do not find today's product to be gilding the lily.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 30, 2019, 04:38:07 PM
Today's concert went splendidly, and we enjoyed a sizeable and warmly appreciative audience.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: André on June 30, 2019, 05:21:21 PM
What was the program, Karl ?  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 01, 2019, 04:06:00 PM
KH: Yesterday's Snow

Pamela Marshall: Conversation, With Cascades
Marshall: Chasing Ghosts
KH: These Unlikely Events #3
Timothy Bowlby: Laurels (world première)
Marshall: Whisper
KH: Zen on the Wing

All pieces, 2 flutes, horn & percussion
except the Bowlby, flute/alto flute/piccolo (one player.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: André on July 02, 2019, 05:15:45 PM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 11, 2019, 05:48:16 PM
A good start
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 13, 2019, 08:53:36 AM
More work on the trio
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 13, 2019, 09:07:32 AM
So, the White Nights story looks good. Last July, I had finished Intermezzo III, and (I see now), I was very nearly done with Scene 11. The scene wants only a few additional percussion subtleties, and then there remain four numbers, about 15 minutes of music to compose, so that having the ballet complete by October is a sober prospect.





Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 13, 2019, 09:11:24 AM
http://www.youtube.com/v/OS5KVlN99M8
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 14, 2019, 02:51:08 PM
And Bicycling Into the Sun (Feel the Burn) is done
Soon I shall attend to the piano version.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 17, 2019, 01:08:52 PM
A Heart So White . . . the first consideration is that the fixed media be of a duration suitable to the declamation of the scene, so we might say that I have already been working backwards, in having created the fixed media first.  At some point (last year, I think) I timed myself in a reading of the scene (for fun, I should time the scene in the Orson Welles film) and in all this interval since, I have had the idea 10-11 minutes is about right for the fixed media . . . and there is space both to allow the text its space and  breath, and to allow the occasional "instrumental interlude"


Since the nature of the fixed media is such that the voices will not receive much pitch info pertinent to their lines therefrom, it seems to me that the live instruments will shoulder the supporting role of serving as pitch-reference, and I return to the necessity of creating the voice lines.
Prior to today's work, and I have probably posted them here at the HQ, I have two PDFs, dated 15 Jan 2018 and 26 Mar 2019.


So, what I shall do is, just write— get some form of vocal setting onto the desk, and clean up later. I want to have the piece done so that I can get the music to all the participants by mid-August, so that they have a good sense of what kind of rehearsal regime we need in September.

I did make fair progress today, and maybe I'll chip away at
it some more after a bite of supper.

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 17, 2019, 03:37:22 PM
https://soundcloud.com/sonicplotter/sets/triad-may-2019
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 17, 2019, 04:51:11 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 17, 2019, 01:08:52 PM
I did make fair progress today, and maybe I'll chip away at
it some more after a bite of supper.



A tad more work
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 18, 2019, 08:20:28 AM
More work, both in the voices and instruments, before heading out to therapy.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 18, 2019, 08:55:46 AM
Hardcopy of the scene which I'm using for the writing covers four pages. I am presently about halfway down p.2. I shall see if, once back from therapy, I can reach the bottom of the page. And I'll set a tentative goal of having all the text some kind of set (understanding that I'll go back and may well need to tidy up) by Monday.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 18, 2019, 01:37:44 PM
I have finished out the page
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 20, 2019, 11:01:49 AM
Some more progress.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 21, 2019, 01:09:20 PM
Getting there (Keeping in mind that I am essentially seeing to the text, and mean to get to "a kind of ending" from to circle back and clean up)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on July 21, 2019, 05:51:34 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 21, 2019, 01:09:20 PM
Getting there (Keeping in mind that I am essentially seeing to the text, and mean to get to "a kind of ending" from to circle back and clean up)

Looking good!  (Check bar 58: something seems awry there.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 21, 2019, 07:21:54 PM
Quote from: Cato on July 21, 2019, 05:51:34 PM
Looking good!  (Check bar 58: something seems awry there.)

Will do; every now and again, I commit an errant click, and mess things up . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 22, 2019, 02:24:02 PM
I believe I may have done with the text.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Alek Hidell on July 22, 2019, 08:02:21 PM
Cheers, Karl! (If I may borrow one of your own cherished greetings.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 23, 2019, 09:24:08 AM
Quote from: Alek Hidell on July 22, 2019, 08:02:21 PM
Cheers, Karl! (If I may borrow one of your own cherished greetings.)

Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 24, 2019, 02:47:10 PM
Some fine-tuning, as I gear up to finish the instrumental lines
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 25, 2019, 10:04:40 AM
Some more polishing of the voices, and a bit more from the instruments
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 26, 2019, 04:39:46 PM
Some nice progress today.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 27, 2019, 12:21:02 PM
Inching Along
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 28, 2019, 02:10:56 PM
A bit more progress, plus more rehearsal letters.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Rons_talking on July 28, 2019, 02:57:08 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 13, 2019, 09:11:24 AM
http://www.youtube.com/v/OS5KVlN99M8

Karl, I really like this work. Is the whole thing complete? I'd like to hear more!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 28, 2019, 04:57:34 PM
Thank very much, Ron; greatly appreciated!

I have some seven numbers from the ballet as a playlist on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFZD0TBMaPuXhcxXtE9B3KaBsbNUz0FkG).

While I have just short of two hours of the music done, the ballet is not quite complete.

My plan is, once I have the Op. 150 in the can, to address myself to wrapping up the ballet, at last.  I mean to have it done before my birthday, in October.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 30, 2019, 08:49:08 AM
I've come to reflect that there is too much haste in the delivery of the text going out to the end, so I am working freely to augment the rhythm.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on July 31, 2019, 08:28:14 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 30, 2019, 08:49:08 AM
I've come to reflect that there is too much haste in the delivery of the text going out to the end, so I am working freely to augment the rhythm.

Self criticism is both good and important.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 31, 2019, 08:43:08 AM
Verily
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 31, 2019, 04:31:47 PM
Getting frightfully close.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 31, 2019, 07:34:38 PM
Ensemble Aubade will play the Oxygen Footprint in New Hampshire Friday, and the harpist is going to give me a lift.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 01, 2019, 09:07:53 AM
And now, to decide how much info to add to the Fixed Media cues line.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 02, 2019, 06:31:06 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 31, 2019, 07:34:38 PM
Ensemble Aubade will play the Oxygen Footprint in New Hampshire Friday, and the harpist is going to give me a lift.

Cracking performance!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on August 03, 2019, 12:57:21 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 02, 2019, 06:31:06 PM
Cracking performance!

Congratulations and I am happy that you were pleased by the performance.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on August 03, 2019, 12:56:34 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 02, 2019, 06:31:06 PM
Cracking performance!

Excellent. Will there be a recording you could share?

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 03, 2019, 02:39:38 PM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on August 03, 2019, 12:56:34 PM
Excellent. Will there be a recording you could share?

Sarge

Alas, I was not organized enough to bring my recorder. 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 04, 2019, 05:43:05 PM
Today, I prepared the vocal score (attached) and sent to the singers.

I've also sent parts out to the instrumentalists
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: JBS on August 04, 2019, 06:02:04 PM
Looks good, as best I can tell.
I did not realize that you would be giving the thane's part to a mezzo.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 04, 2019, 06:27:51 PM
Quote from: JBS on August 04, 2019, 06:02:04 PM
Looks good, as best I can tell.
I did not realize that you would be giving the thane's part to a mezzo.

Where, in Shakespeare's day, all the roles would have been played by male actors, I thought it would be a nice inversion, to assign both roles to female voices.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: JBS on August 04, 2019, 06:38:51 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 04, 2019, 06:27:51 PM
Where, in Shakespeare's day, all the roles would have been played by male actors, I thought it would be a nice inversion, to assign both roles to female voices.
Ha!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 11, 2019, 07:39:23 PM
Just about ready to hit the ballet again. The one thing I need to get out of the way so that I feel free and clear is, to begin the herding of the cats ... get a rehearsal schedule started for A Heart So White.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 13, 2019, 05:11:57 PM
Well, it was a puzzle which cost me some mental effort, but I have at last scheduled the rehearsals. I think I'll wait a day or so before hopping onto the ballet.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Rons_talking on August 17, 2019, 11:48:30 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 13, 2019, 05:11:57 PM
Well, it was a puzzle which cost me some mental effort, but I have at last scheduled the rehearsals. I think I'll wait a day or so before hopping onto the ballet.

Love your voicings :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 17, 2019, 05:47:31 PM
Quote from: Rons_talking on August 17, 2019, 11:48:30 AM
Love your voicings :)

Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 09, 2019, 01:12:19 PM
Thursday was our first church choir rehearsal of the season; feels good to be back in the swingopf things.

Tonight, our first Triad rehearsal for the November concert.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on September 09, 2019, 01:18:29 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 09, 2019, 01:12:19 PM
Thursday was our first church choir rehearsal of the season; feels good to be back in the swingopf things.

Tonight, our first Triad rehearsal for the November concert.

Good to see you posting in the HQ again, Karl. I noticed the three week absence.

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 09, 2019, 01:41:54 PM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on September 09, 2019, 01:18:29 PM
Good to see you posting in the HQ again, Karl. I noticed the three week absence.

Sarge

Cheers, Sarge! Gradual progress. The arm is doing better and better. The fingers are slower to come back, but we'll win them over, too!


We begin rehearsing A Heart So White a week from Wednesday!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 10, 2019, 09:32:26 AM
Great Triad rehearsal last night. I'm conducting two pieces for this concert. My friend Pam Marshall's Grand Grand Mother Is Returning, and Long Pond Summer by Elena Ruehr, who teaches at MIT. We read the latter, last night, and for a first reading, it was pretty good.

Ting in with the Whitman centenary, the piece of mine on this program is A Song of Remembrance, which read very nicely last night. Love this group!




I saw both Sudie & Amanda, too, they're both working on A Heart So White. I was especially grateful for Amanda's remark that the piece will be "killer."
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 18, 2019, 07:48:44 PM
Very good first rehearsal this morning of A Heart So White ... it will be a fabulous performance.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 19, 2019, 10:30:39 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 18, 2019, 07:48:44 PM
Very good first rehearsal this morning of A Heart So White ... it will be a fabulous performance.

Another excellent rehearsal, this morning!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on September 20, 2019, 09:19:15 AM
All sounding very positive Karl. Best of luck to you.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: vandermolen on September 20, 2019, 10:28:16 AM
Quote from: aligreto on September 20, 2019, 09:19:15 AM
All sounding very positive Karl. Best of luck to you.
Yes it does - and from me too.
:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 20, 2019, 10:31:22 AM
Thanks. Great therapy session today, and another wonderful rehearsal. We started this cycle out in good shape, and now it's starting to really cook.
And, we have found a second concert date!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on September 20, 2019, 10:41:47 AM
Good luck Karl and I hope that all goes well for you.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 20, 2019, 10:58:28 AM
Many thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 20, 2019, 12:04:59 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 20, 2019, 10:31:22 AM
Thanks. Great therapy session today, and another wonderful rehearsal. We started this cycle out in good shape, and now it's starting to really cook.
And, we have found a second concert date!

Keep the Good News percolating!   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 27, 2019, 04:23:34 PM
Another excellent therapy session today.

And I am back into the rhythm of things in this, too: I got program notes to Heinrich for Tuesday's concert.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Florestan on September 28, 2019, 12:56:47 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 27, 2019, 04:23:34 PM
Another excellent therapy session today.

Yay!!!

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 30, 2019, 08:21:48 AM
Triad rehearsal tonight, concert at King's Chapel tomorrow!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 30, 2019, 04:14:51 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 30, 2019, 08:21:48 AM
Triad rehearsal tonight, concert at King's Chapel tomorrow!

YAY Team!  Go, go go!

Let us know about the crowd and their reaction!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Ken B on September 30, 2019, 06:16:28 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 27, 2019, 04:23:34 PM
Another excellent therapy session today.

And I am back into the rhythm of things in this, too: I got program notes to Heinrich for Tuesday's concert.
Excellent news.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 01, 2019, 11:13:16 AM
Quote from: Cato on September 30, 2019, 04:14:51 PM
YAY Team!  Go, go go!

Let us know about the crowd and their reaction!

Program went very well. A good number of listeners, the music was well received. One lady told me she found A Heart So White "powerful."

No video of today's concert, but we are repeating the program twice, so I think we will get a video document in November. Pam made an audio recording today.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on October 01, 2019, 11:48:57 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 01, 2019, 11:13:16 AM
Program went very well. A good number of listeners, the music was well received. One lady told me she found A Heart So White "powerful."

No video of today's concert, but we are repeating the program twice, so I think we will get a video document in November. Pam made an audio recording today.

Good for you Karl. We all look forward to hearing the performance in some medium in the future.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: JBS on October 01, 2019, 12:18:33 PM
Excellent!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 01, 2019, 06:08:24 PM
Thanks, friends!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on October 06, 2019, 02:57:18 AM
When in November will the repetition of the concert take place?

In the meantime...

https://www.youtube.com/v/H1GX6gAmom8
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 14, 2019, 12:07:54 PM
Quote from: Cato on October 06, 2019, 02:57:18 AM
When in November will the repetition of the concert take place?

In the meantime...

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

Sat/Sun 9/10 Nov

My mom-in-law was back home for a week, during which she assisted as my occupational therapist, in that we cooked together (while much work remains, I am getting more use of my left hand and fingers) and indeed, I have regained confidence enough to do my own cooking again.
Also had a great therapy session Friday. For months the improvement in the arm was incremental week to week, but Friday was a big leap in range of motion in the arm and shoulder.

I've now (at last) got my church choir's anthems scheduled through to the Sunday before Thanksgiving. Although I have technically not been absolutely neglectful of the Christmas concert, it was high time to get better organized, and today I got two more pieces ready for the Christmas season.

My mom gave herself and us a bit of a scare this weekend: Saturday morning she thought she was having a great attack. She called 911. Doctors at the hospital in Hackettstown were of the opinion that she had experienced a heart attack, so they sent her in a helicopter to Morristown. The doctors in Morristown, though, did not think it was a heart attack. They kept her overnight for observation, modified her medications, and released her to go home yesterday. I talked with Mom and my sister in the afternoon, and she sounded good. She has a follow-up with her own cardiologist today, and I'm waiting to hear how that's gone.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Alek Hidell on October 14, 2019, 01:11:04 PM
Best wishes to you and your mom, Karl!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: JBS on October 14, 2019, 01:32:31 PM
Quote from: Alek Hidell on October 14, 2019, 01:11:04 PM
Best wishes to you and your mom, Karl!

Amen!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on October 15, 2019, 07:10:36 AM
Karl, when it rains it pours, doesn't it? I wish you and your Mom nothing but the best and hope for good health for you both. If you ever need anything, Karl, just let me know, I'll do my best to help.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on October 15, 2019, 07:28:11 AM
Good luck to you and your Mom, Karl!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 15, 2019, 09:15:19 AM
Thanks, friends!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Florestan on October 15, 2019, 09:16:18 AM
Quote from: North Star on October 15, 2019, 07:28:11 AM
Good luck to you and your Mom, Karl!

+ 1
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 15, 2019, 12:07:26 PM
I've spoken with my mum a few times, she's sounding well.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: JBS on October 15, 2019, 04:01:27 PM
Excellent news on all fronts.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on October 17, 2019, 05:34:11 AM
I am pleased to read that everything appears to be OK with your Mom and that things are continuing to improve for yourself Karl.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 17, 2019, 06:10:34 AM
Thank you!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on October 22, 2019, 01:02:40 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 15, 2019, 12:07:26 PM
I've spoken with my mum a few times, she's sounding well.

Good to know...and (sorry for the late reply) good to hear that your therapy is progressing positively.

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 22, 2019, 01:25:37 PM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on October 22, 2019, 01:02:40 PM
Good to know...and (sorry for the late reply) good to hear that your therapy is progressing positively.

Sarge

Warm thanks, Sarge!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 01, 2019, 05:50:17 AM
As my new and as-yet-unfamiliar health care plan takes effect today, I am playing phone pharma pinball this morning. I've already learnt that my PCP of 7-odd years does not accept the new insurance, so I've scheduled an appointment with the new PCP to whom I have been assigned.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on November 01, 2019, 06:37:45 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 01, 2019, 05:50:17 AM
As my new and as-yet-unfamiliar health care plan takes effect today, I am playing phone pharma pinball this morning. I've already learnt that my PCP of 7-odd years does not accept the new insurance, so I've scheduled an appointment with the new PCP to whom I have been assigned.

Hopefully, good things will come out of this for you, Karl.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 01, 2019, 07:14:20 PM
Thanks! We'll get there!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 10, 2019, 07:18:06 PM
What a great weekend! The band did a great job on both concerts. The singers, having lived with A Heart So White for several weeks now, have really grown into the roles, and sing the piece with a natural dramatic intensity.

As the Library has only begun hosting musical events, we were something of a pilot endeavor. The audience was very light: in fact, the audience was almost solely people we invited or brought. Still, a beautiful setting, and we'd like to see about making the Library a kind of hike base. It is the Library performance which we video-recorded.

If I can grab a video editing program, I shall see about hoisting it up to YouTube.

The audience at the church today was sizable, and, even allowing for the fact that they're "my people," and came predisposed to cheer, we knocked 'em out.

One thing is, we need a longer program. The half-hour program, of course, was tailored to the King's Chapel lunchtime series. But, in principle, this lot are ready to build out a longer program.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: JBS on November 10, 2019, 07:22:34 PM
Excellent to hear (in several ways)!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 11, 2019, 03:42:15 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 10, 2019, 07:18:06 PM
What a great weekend! The band did a great job on both concerts. The singers, having lived with A Heart So White for several weeks now, have really grown into the roles, and sing the piece with a natural dramatic intensity.

As the Library has only begun hosting musical events, we were something of a pilot endeavor. The audience was very light: in fact, the audience was almost solely people we invited or brought. Still, a beautiful setting, and we'd like to see about making the Library a kind of hike base. It is the Library performance which we video-recorded.

If I can grab a video editing program, I shall see about hoisting it up to YouTube.

The audience at the church today was sizable, and, even allowing for the fact that they're "my people," and came predisposed to cheer, we knocked 'em out.


Excellent to hear about the performance reaching a higher level of intensity!  And yes, please let us experience  the concert via YouTube!   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on November 12, 2019, 02:32:45 AM
That all sounds great Karl. You sound, rightly, very pleased with how things went.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: vandermolen on November 12, 2019, 05:43:03 AM
Huzzah!
:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 12, 2019, 06:28:10 AM
Last night dreamt that I put the clarinet together and played. As I bring my brain back, it now knows, too, that it will happen.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on November 12, 2019, 07:12:26 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 12, 2019, 06:28:10 AM
Last night dreamt that I put the clarinet together and played. As I bring my brain back, it now knows, too, that it will happen.

Here's hoping dreams come true...this particular dream anyway.

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on November 12, 2019, 07:26:30 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 12, 2019, 06:28:10 AM
Last night dreamt that I put the clarinet together and played. As I bring my brain back, it now knows, too, that it will happen.

That is a great target to work towards.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: vandermolen on November 12, 2019, 08:41:44 AM
Quote from: aligreto on November 12, 2019, 07:26:30 AM
That is a great target to work towards.
+1
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on November 12, 2019, 08:57:05 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 12, 2019, 06:28:10 AM
Last night dreamt that I put the clarinet together and played. As I bring my brain back, it now knows, too, that it will happen.

Great to read, Karl. Here's to your continued recovery!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: André on November 12, 2019, 11:27:45 AM
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Keep it up, Karl!

;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 12, 2019, 11:58:11 AM
Quote from: André on November 12, 2019, 11:27:45 AM
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Keep it up, Karl!

;)

(* chortle *)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on November 13, 2019, 12:17:02 AM
Quote from: André on November 12, 2019, 11:27:45 AM
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Keep it up, Karl!

;)

Wonderful. Very clever.  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 20, 2019, 08:59:29 AM
Today is the anniversary of my event.  It's been quite the adventure.  I'm very lucky, doing better and better, spirits are good.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on November 20, 2019, 09:23:53 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 20, 2019, 08:59:29 AM
Today is the anniversary of my event.  It's been quite the adventure.  I'm very lucky, doing better and better, spirits are good.

Very good to read, Karl! Here's to feeling better and better. You've been a great friend and I hope you continue to live the best life you can.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: ritter on November 20, 2019, 09:30:55 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on November 20, 2019, 09:23:53 AM
Very good to read, Karl! Here's to feeling better and better. You've been a great friend and I hope you continue to live the best life you can.
+1. So glad to hear Karl is in good spirits and doing better!  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: JBS on November 20, 2019, 09:36:43 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on November 20, 2019, 09:23:53 AM
Very good to read, Karl! Here's to feeling better and better. You've been a great friend and I hope you continue to live the best life you can.

Amen...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on November 20, 2019, 11:35:45 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on November 20, 2019, 09:23:53 AM
Very good to read, Karl! Here's to feeling better and better. You've been a great friend and I hope you continue to live the best life you can.
+3! May the next year be even better...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on November 20, 2019, 11:52:00 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 20, 2019, 08:59:29 AM
Today is the anniversary of my event... I'm very lucky, doing better and better, spirits are good

Happy anniversary!...happy in the sense that you survived, and survived with your spirit intact. Very gratifying to hear, Karl. May your next anniversary be celebrated with a full recovery.

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 20, 2019, 12:40:07 PM
Many thanks, friends!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Crudblud on November 20, 2019, 01:12:23 PM
Best wishes for your continued recovery, Karl. I don't have much time to post at the moment, but I still keep an eye on developments. Glad to see you're forging ahead with new projects.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 20, 2019, 01:49:18 PM
Quote from: Crudblud on November 20, 2019, 01:12:23 PM
Best wishes for your continued recovery, Karl. I don't have much time to post at the moment, but I still keep an eye on developments. Glad to see you're forging ahead with new projects.

Cheers!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 20, 2019, 03:26:12 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 20, 2019, 08:59:29 AM
Today is the anniversary of my event.  It's been quite the adventure.  I'm very lucky, doing better and better, spirits are good.

How odd!  I was just thinking this morning that it must be close to a year ago that you were incapacitated so suddenly!

Best Wishes for THE FUTURE!!!   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on November 20, 2019, 11:34:03 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 20, 2019, 08:59:29 AM
Today is the anniversary of my event.  It's been quite the adventure.  I'm very lucky, doing better and better, spirits are good.

Well done Karl and keep up the good work. I certainly does not feel like a year ago - but perhaps maybe it does to you, or even longer! Your progress has been steady and your attitude has been admirable throughout.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: AlberichUndHagen on November 22, 2019, 07:48:46 AM
Great to see you doing better and better, Karl!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 22, 2019, 10:57:54 AM
Thanks, all!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on December 19, 2019, 12:20:00 PM
Karl, it's been mighty quiet hear the last month. Hope things are going well for you.

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 19, 2019, 12:41:11 PM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on December 19, 2019, 12:20:00 PM
Karl, it's been mighty quiet hear the last month. Hope things are going well for you.

Sarge

Karl mentioned to me just today that he has been busy with choir work for Christmas, but has tinkered a little bit with a new composition for flute and vibraphone: A Snootful of Hooch.   ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 19, 2019, 07:29:41 PM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on December 19, 2019, 12:20:00 PM
Karl, it's been mighty quiet hear the last month. Hope things are going well for you.

Sarge

Thanks for checking, dear fellow!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on December 21, 2019, 08:38:51 AM
Quote from: Cato on December 19, 2019, 12:41:11 PM
Karl mentioned to me just today that he has been busy with choir work for Christmas, but has tinkered a little bit with a new composition for flute and vibraphone: A Snootful of Hooch.   ;)

Thank you, Cato, for the update  8)

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on December 21, 2019, 08:40:54 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 19, 2019, 07:29:41 PM
Thanks for checking, dear fellow!

Quote from: Cato on December 19, 2019, 12:41:11 PM
A Snootful of Hooch.   ;)

Karl, looking forward to hearing that one! Great title  ;D

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: vandermolen on December 21, 2019, 11:52:51 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 20, 2019, 08:59:29 AM
Today is the anniversary of my event.  It's been quite the adventure.  I'm very lucky, doing better and better, spirits are good.

You've done very well Karl.
Wishing you continuous improvement in 2020 and beyond.
Jeffrey
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 22, 2019, 02:23:43 AM
Thanks, Jeffrey!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 22, 2019, 12:41:35 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 28, 2019, 04:57:34 PM
Thank very much, Ron; greatly appreciated!

I have some seven numbers from the ballet as a playlist on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFZD0TBMaPuXhcxXtE9B3KaBsbNUz0FkG).

While I have just short of two hours of the music done, the ballet is not quite complete.

My plan is, once I have the Op. 150 in the can, to address myself to wrapping up the ballet, at last.  I mean to have it done before my birthday, in October.


Well, my birthday has come and gone. The concerts with A Heart So White went very well, indeed.  As did the Triad concerts last month;  and I am very proud of my church choir, and of how well they performed the Christmas concert last week, and they are very well prepared for our Christmas Eve Lessons and Carols.  I am headed to Jersey Christmas morning to see Mom, siblings, aunts and uncles.

I do have more ideas flitting through my mind for A Snootful of Hooch, for when I return, just short of the turning of the year.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 22, 2019, 06:11:33 PM
400 PAGES!!!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: vandermolen on December 22, 2019, 11:12:54 PM
Quote from: Cato on December 22, 2019, 06:11:33 PM
400 PAGES!!!
Pounds the table!
;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 23, 2019, 07:15:14 AM
Whew!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on December 23, 2019, 07:40:38 PM
Quote from: Cato on December 22, 2019, 06:11:33 PM
400 PAGES!!!

Hurrzah!

[Chortle] 8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 24, 2019, 02:27:16 AM
While there is both audio and video of A Heart So White at the Woburn Public Library, I'm waiting for after Christmas, when my old mate Scott can help install memory into my laptop, so I can run all the wheels smoothly.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on December 25, 2019, 07:44:02 AM
Here's a question that may or may not have been asked before, Karl, but how do you organize your own compositions? By opus number, by date of composition, or do you have your own numbering system?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Florestan on December 25, 2019, 12:16:06 PM
Karl, I wish you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas, and I do it here because your inbox is full, so to speak.  :(
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 26, 2019, 05:38:46 AM
Merry Christmas, Andrei!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 22, 2020, 06:53:48 AM
Sparing you tedious details, but my laptop is now back up to speed, and I've reactivated Sibelius.
Tinkered a bit with Snootful of Hooch last night.  I have a task or two for my church choir before I can carry on.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on January 22, 2020, 06:55:10 AM
Keep 'em coming, Karl!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 23, 2020, 07:27:00 PM
The new choral anthem, which is really a significant expansion of a much earlier chap's arrangement of Brother James's Air
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 23, 2020, 07:27:49 PM
And a bit more Hooch
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: JBS on January 23, 2020, 07:50:39 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 23, 2020, 07:27:00 PM
The new choral anthem, which is really a significant expansion of a much earlier chap's arrangement of Brother James's Air

Not unexpectedly, I am totally unfamiliar with Brother James. But a typo alert

QuoteWalter zzrussell Bowie, 1909
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 24, 2020, 06:57:38 AM
Quote from: JBS on January 23, 2020, 07:50:39 PM
Not unexpectedly, I am totally unfamiliar with Brother James. But a typo alert


Thx!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 24, 2020, 05:44:47 PM
The Hooch is proliferating nicely.  Friends of ours have a new member of the family as of 30 Dec, so I am working on a congratulatory berceuse.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 26, 2020, 04:26:00 PM
And, this is done
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 27, 2020, 08:49:27 AM
I think the Hooch may be done, will take a walk and mull.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 27, 2020, 10:49:50 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on December 25, 2019, 07:44:02 AM
Here's a question that may or may not have been asked before, Karl, but how do you organize your own compositions? By opus number, by date of composition, or do you have your own numbering system?

Opus numbers, which apart from the odd deviation, are roughly in chronological order, John.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 27, 2020, 10:53:22 AM
I do believe that Snootful of Hooch is ready to sound abroad
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 28, 2020, 10:14:44 AM
Karl is an American Liadov, but is much better than Liadov was, in that his oeuvre is much more extensive!  (Liadov was a real-life Oblomov q.v.)  These "miniatures" show that Karl is always brimming with ideas intriguing to the ear. 

dI wrote to Karl earlier that I found Hooch to be delightful, enigmatic, and occasionally melancholy all at the same time!  I especially liked the antiphonal dialogues which are sprinkled into the work.  The 4:6 figures are a fine idea, and the 5/8 measures need to reappear.  8)

Concerning Josephine I mentioned to Karl that he has proven Schoenberg's comment that C Major still offered possibilities for music...in this case G Major with an occasional C#.   8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 28, 2020, 10:32:21 AM
Thank you!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on January 29, 2020, 08:36:55 AM
I too, genuinely, find Karl to be a very innovative composer. His ideas can be quirky, which I really like, and they are always valid.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 29, 2020, 09:27:38 AM
Quote from: aligreto on January 29, 2020, 08:36:55 AM
I too, genuinely, find Karl to be a very innovative composer. His ideas can be quirky, which I really like, and they are always valid.

Fergus, send me your e-mail address?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on January 29, 2020, 09:52:24 AM
Done Karl.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 29, 2020, 09:55:12 AM
Thx!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on January 30, 2020, 07:52:10 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 27, 2020, 10:49:50 AM
Opus numbers, which apart from the odd deviation, are roughly in chronological order, John.

Very nice, Karl. If I was a composer, I would do the same thing.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 04, 2020, 07:58:06 AM
At therapy yesterday, I assembled the clarinet for the first time since Nov 2018

Compositionally, I have mostly been focused on music for Lent for the church choir.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on February 04, 2020, 08:41:51 AM
Very nice, Karl. Good to see things are improving for you.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on February 04, 2020, 08:43:35 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 04, 2020, 07:58:06 AM
At therapy yesterday, I assembled the clarinet for the first time since Nov 2018

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That must have been something of an emotional moment Karl.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 04, 2020, 02:48:19 PM
It was physical effort, but felt great; even with the as-yet-limited sensation in my left palm, it felt wonderful to hold the instrument in my hands again.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on February 04, 2020, 02:56:39 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 04, 2020, 02:48:19 PM
It was physical effort, but felt great; even with the as-yet-limited sensation in my left palm, it felt wonderful to hold the instrument in my hands again.

The boys and I are quite happy for you, Karl

(https://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/asheville/bUTTHEAD.gif)


Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: premont on February 04, 2020, 03:03:25 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 04, 2020, 02:48:19 PM
It was physical effort, but felt great; even with the as-yet-limited sensation in my left palm, it felt wonderful to hold the instrument in my hands again.

It certainly was great. I fully share Sarge's happiness for you.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 04, 2020, 03:59:15 PM
Cheers, gents!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 07, 2020, 12:35:34 PM
Starting to think of our 14 April program at King's Chapel.  I've begun a quartet, Moose on the Loose.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 08, 2020, 02:58:17 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 07, 2020, 12:35:34 PM
Starting to think of our 14 April program at King's Chapel.  I've begun a quartet, Moose on the Loose.

I've unwittingly misled our Cato into supposing this to be a string quartet, but Moose on the Loose is for picc, alto flute, horn & violin.

Also starting to think of writing a new set of three organ pieces for our Barbara.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 12, 2020, 02:06:48 PM
Found a haunting tune in The  Pilgrim Hymnal (sixth printing, Dec 1960) decided I'd like my choir to sing it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 12, 2020, 02:31:10 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 08, 2020, 02:58:17 PM
I've unwittingly misled our Cato into supposing this to be a string quartet, but Moose on the Loose is for picc, alto flute, horn & violin.

Also starting to think of writing a new set of three organ pieces for our Barbara.

I've decided there's no reason not to have the picc double on C flute
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 12, 2020, 03:12:33 PM
The start of a quartet for flute, alto sax, horn & violin
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on February 12, 2020, 04:46:13 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 08, 2020, 02:58:17 PM
I've unwittingly misled our Cato into supposing this to be a string quartet, but Moose on the Loose is for picc, alto flute, horn & violin.

Also starting to think of writing a new set of three organ pieces for our Barbara.

Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 12, 2020, 03:12:33 PM
The start of a quartet for flute, alto sax, horn & violin



Shoes of Sugar has an excellent interplay among the instruments.  And the slowly rocking opening of Pam's Labyrinth makes me wonder: Who is Pam, and why does she have a labyrinth?   ;)   And will the counterpoint become...well, you know!   8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 12, 2020, 05:12:54 PM
Quote from: Cato on February 12, 2020, 04:46:13 PM


Shoes of Sugar has an excellent interplay among the instruments.  And the slowly rocking opening of Pam's Labyrinth makes me wonder: Who is Pam, and why does she have a labyrinth?   ;)   And will the counterpoint become...well, you know!   8)

I had nearly forgot: Shoes of Sugar was my initial title for Moose.  A pox (but not a severe one) upon me for failing to adjust the title on the score!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on February 12, 2020, 05:15:58 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 12, 2020, 05:12:54 PM
I had nearly forgot: Shoes of Sugar was my initial title for Moose.  A pox (but not a severe one) upon me for failing to adjust the title on the score!

Aha!  That explains it!  I thought that the individual movements had their own titles. 

No pox necessary!   :D   
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 12, 2020, 05:55:50 PM
Then, I shall gladly proceed, pox-less!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on February 15, 2020, 06:53:25 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 12, 2020, 03:12:33 PM
The start of a quartet for flute, alto sax, horn & violin

Interesting scoring.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 15, 2020, 05:45:33 PM
The two quartets so far; We'll read these Monday.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 15, 2020, 05:50:36 PM
Quote from: aligreto on February 15, 2020, 06:53:25 AM
Interesting scoring.

Kind of Webernian, isn't it?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on February 16, 2020, 06:57:55 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 15, 2020, 05:50:36 PM
Kind of Webernian, isn't it?

Whatever it is the sound world of the piece should be intriguing.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: vandermolen on February 16, 2020, 08:48:18 AM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on February 04, 2020, 02:56:39 PM
The boys and I are quite happy for you, Karl

(https://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/asheville/bUTTHEAD.gif)


Sarge

Me too Karl.

That is good news indeed.

All strength to you.

Jeffrey
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 16, 2020, 10:19:23 AM
Thanks, gents!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 26, 2020, 06:28:48 AM
Mostly, I've been occupied with getting my church choir set for Lent and Easter, but I do need both to set up rehearsals for "my band," and complete those two quartets.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 04, 2020, 12:36:51 PM
Ensemble Aubade have returned to the Boston area after their tour south-aways:  They performed Oxygen Footprint six times, and report that audiences received it warmly, everywhere.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on March 04, 2020, 01:07:08 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 04, 2020, 12:36:51 PM
Ensemble Aubade have returned to the Boston area after their tour south-aways:  They performed Oxygen Footprint six times, and report that audiences received it warmly, everywhere.

Yay Team HENNING!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on March 04, 2020, 01:23:32 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 04, 2020, 12:36:51 PM
Ensemble Aubade have returned to the Boston area after their tour south-aways:  They performed Oxygen Footprint six times, and report that audiences received it warmly, everywhere.

Huzzah!

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 04, 2020, 01:28:20 PM
Thanks, mates!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: JBS on March 04, 2020, 07:05:16 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 04, 2020, 12:36:51 PM
Ensemble Aubade have returned to the Boston area after their tour south-aways:  They performed Oxygen Footprint six times, and report that audiences received it warmly, everywhere.

Pounds the table...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: André on March 05, 2020, 04:31:20 AM
Do you have a link for Oxygen, Karl? I'd like to hear it if possible  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 05, 2020, 05:21:27 AM
Quote from: André on March 05, 2020, 04:31:20 AM
Do you have a link for Oxygen, Karl? I'd like to hear it if possible  :)

https://soundcloud.com/karl-henning-756715731/karl-henning-oxygen-footprint (https://soundcloud.com/karl-henning-756715731/karl-henning-oxygen-footprint)

Merci!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: André on March 05, 2020, 05:26:01 AM
Thank you ! I'll be listening to it tonight !  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 05, 2020, 11:19:37 AM
Oh, and Robert Jan August will lead the choir of First Church in Boston in my Alleluia in D this Sunday.

And I worked a bit on Moose on the Loose today. Ideally, I should like to have both the Moose and Pam's Labyrinth wrapped up in time for our Tuesday rehearsal.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on March 05, 2020, 11:27:26 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 05, 2020, 05:21:27 AM
https://soundcloud.com/karl-henning-756715731/karl-henning-oxygen-footprint (https://soundcloud.com/karl-henning-756715731/karl-henning-oxygen-footprint)



I think that is a fine composition Karl. I like the musical language; stark but not bleak.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 05, 2020, 11:38:05 AM
Many thanks, Fergus!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on March 06, 2020, 07:09:05 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 05, 2020, 11:38:05 AM
Many thanks, Fergus!

Deserved praise, Karl.  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 06, 2020, 06:59:12 PM
The Moose is nearly ready to be set loose.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on March 06, 2020, 07:05:22 PM
Quote from: aligreto on March 05, 2020, 11:27:26 AM
I think that is a fine composition Karl. I like the musical language; stark but not bleak.

That's one of the things I like about Karl's musical language in general. I'll be honest and say that if I lived in Boston, I'd be bugging Karl endlessly for composition lessons.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 07, 2020, 09:10:16 AM
I wanted to shape the dynamics better.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 07, 2020, 04:48:59 PM
And I have now made my way through the Labyrinth
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: André on March 07, 2020, 05:03:33 PM
Quote from: André on March 05, 2020, 05:26:01 AM
Thank you ! I'll be listening to it tonight !  ;)

Very fine work, Karl. I like the conciseness of the ideas and the unpredictable interplay of the instruments.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 07, 2020, 05:10:28 PM
Quote from: André on March 07, 2020, 05:03:33 PM
Very fine work, Karl. I like the conciseness of the ideas and the unpredictable interplay of the instruments.

Thank you!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: krummholz on March 09, 2020, 08:09:29 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 05, 2020, 05:21:27 AM
https://soundcloud.com/karl-henning-756715731/karl-henning-oxygen-footprint (https://soundcloud.com/karl-henning-756715731/karl-henning-oxygen-footprint)

Merci!

I like it! In the textures and interplay between the instruments it reminds me a little of Stefan Wolpe's Trio (flute, piano, but cello rather than viola). Fine indeed.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 09, 2020, 09:02:46 AM
Quote from: krummholz on March 09, 2020, 08:09:29 AM
I like it! In the textures and interplay between the instruments it reminds me a little of Stefan Wolpe's Trio (flute, piano, but cello rather than viola). Fine indeed.

Many thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 10, 2020, 11:24:24 AM
And a new arrangement for our April concert at King's Chapel.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 15, 2020, 05:42:10 PM
Chances are mighty high that our King's Chapel date will be canceled, of course.

With life on the outside quieting down, my course of action is clear: I have begun work on Scene 12a of White Nights.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: JBS on March 15, 2020, 06:03:42 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 15, 2020, 05:42:10 PM
Chances are mighty high that our King's Chapel date will be canceled, of course.

With life on the outside quieting down, my course of action is clear: I have begun work on Scene 12a of White Nights.

A definite silver lining to the COVID19 cloud.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on March 15, 2020, 07:22:14 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 15, 2020, 05:42:10 PMWith life on the outside quieting down, my course of action is clear: I have begun work on Scene 12a of White Nights.

Very nice! How far along are you with this ballet, Karl?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 16, 2020, 04:28:27 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on March 15, 2020, 07:22:14 PM
Very nice! How far along are you with this ballet, Karl?

The Home Stretch, John: 1 hour and 58 minutes composed already, and less than 20' remaining to be written through.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on March 17, 2020, 06:05:19 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 16, 2020, 04:28:27 AM
The Home Stretch, John: 1 hour and 58 minutes composed already, and less than 20' remaining to be written through.

Very nice, indeed. When you're finished, will White Nights be the longest work you've ever composed?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 17, 2020, 06:11:14 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on March 17, 2020, 06:05:19 PM
Very nice, indeed. When you're finished, will White Nights be the longest work you've ever composed?

Aye.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 18, 2020, 09:53:50 AM
In a mild quandary. Lots of ideas flowing, which of course is good. I'm weighing whether I really like the start I've made on 12a, or if I need to start from scratch. Will report.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 18, 2020, 12:19:53 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 18, 2020, 09:53:50 AM
In a mild quandary. Lots of ideas flowing, which of course is good. I'm weighing whether I really like the start I've made on 12a, or if I need to start from scratch. Will report.

Having tinkered a bit more, I've formed the opinion that I should reboot the scene from scratch.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 18, 2020, 05:41:35 PM
I've made a new start on Scene 12a, the key having been, as Judith Shatin periodically exhorted me in Charlottesville, to write something specific.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 21, 2020, 03:36:14 PM
I think the marimba may prove part of the solution.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 21, 2020, 06:20:38 PM
I do think it a solid start. But I'm not convinced by the "final" (in this draught) open fifth
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on March 22, 2020, 06:12:33 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 21, 2020, 06:20:38 PM
I do think it a solid start. But I'm not convinced by the "final" (in this draught) open fifth

I wrote the following to Karl this morning:


Quote

There is truly something Dostoyevskyan in the opening bars of Letter C!  Are you planning on a short pause and then their repetition, perhaps piano, for the next step?  That is what I imagined would happen next.

Excellent contrast between the percussion group's attempt at distraction with their fast steps and the insistent chorale of cloudiness around them!

I don't know of course about your rejected false start, but this is a most evocative and intriguing beginning!

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 22, 2020, 07:22:08 AM
Cheers!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 22, 2020, 01:35:05 PM
Quote from: Cato on March 22, 2020, 06:12:33 AM
I don't know of course about your rejected false start ...


At first, I was trying to borrow/adapt a passage from an earlier number, and while I like that music fine in its original context, it just did not have fresh expression for this scene, tweak I ne'er so wisely.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 22, 2020, 04:56:58 PM
Chipping away at the marble
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on March 23, 2020, 04:05:29 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 22, 2020, 04:56:58 PM
Chipping away at the marble

Looks great, Karl! Excited to see this continue, and eventually hear some of it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 23, 2020, 04:55:50 AM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on March 23, 2020, 04:05:29 AM
Looks great, Karl! Excited to see this continue, and eventually hear some of it.

Cheers, Greg!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 23, 2020, 06:16:06 PM
And, some more
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 24, 2020, 07:34:54 AM
Well, huzzah for serendipity:  While I set aside Take 1 for Scene 12a as not working there, My quarrel was nothing musical, but a matter of context.

Take 2 has been just what is needed, and now the Scene needs to turn an emotional corner.  And lo! I have discovered a context for Take 1.

I believe I should be able to wrap the Scene up today.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 24, 2020, 11:44:02 AM
And, I do believe I have done with this Scene
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 25, 2020, 12:25:48 PM
This is "only" soft-core news, especially given the fact that orchestras' life is on hold indefinitely, but there is true potential, and it warmeth my heart:

An old friend (on the phone today, we recalled that we go back 30 years) who leads a good community orchestra, and who has seen, and not forgotten, White Nights has struck up a collaboration with a dance school nearby. So he has asked me for a 10 or 12-minute "vignette" from the ballet which he will pass on to the dance school director with the query, "does this inspire you?" With an idea to perform that portion of the ballet with dancers.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 25, 2020, 01:23:20 PM
My first thought was how the "Rossini mash-up" Scene 8 would have immediate appeal, but that single Scene runs "but" 8 minutes, which is aiming low when I've been asked for 10 to 12 mins.

So the two Excerpts soundfiles I have prepared contain Scenes 9 & 10, and Scene 11 plus Intermezzo III, respectively.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on March 25, 2020, 01:50:51 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 25, 2020, 12:25:48 PM
This is "only" soft-core news, especially given the fact that orchestras' life is on hold indefinitely, but there is true potential, and it warmeth my heart:

An old friend (on the phone today, we recalled that we go back 30 years) who leads a good community orchestra, and who has seen, and not forgotten, White Nights has struck up a collaboration with a dance school nearby. So he has asked me for a 10 or 12-minute "vignette" from the ballet which he will pass on to the dance school director with the query, "does this inspire you?" With an idea to perform that portion of the ballet with dancers.

Excellent news!  White Nights is an intriguing work right from its conception, i.e. depicting Dostoyevsky's story through a ballet.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 25, 2020, 02:02:56 PM
Quote from: Cato on March 25, 2020, 01:50:51 PM
Excellent news!  White Nights is an intriguing work right from its conception, i.e. depicting Dostoyevsky's story through a ballet.

I owe the idea, at least indirectly, though quite probably directly, to the love of my life, who is a child of the City of the White Nights.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 25, 2020, 06:55:23 PM
While I have not yet done actual work on Scene 12b, I have done some "pre-work."
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 26, 2020, 05:45:00 AM
So, I've got a clear plan for Scene 12b, but it's all about execution . . . and I may need to tweak the end of 12a for a smooth elision.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 26, 2020, 05:18:55 PM
Puttering, puttering . . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 27, 2020, 08:10:27 AM
While my idea for Scene 12b is all apparent simplicity, it's been something of a dogsbody job.  Most of the slogging is done, now.  I have some refinements and additions before I'm done.  I do think I need a nap before carrying on.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 27, 2020, 05:54:32 PM
Chuffing along.  Tomorrow's work could be the breakthrough.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 28, 2020, 06:43:24 PM
Very pleased with the day's work (fact is, as my head lay on the pillow last night, I had a lesser epiphany) Not done with Scene 12b just yet, but may conceivably wrap it up tomorrow . . . Monday for certain, I feel.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 29, 2020, 05:57:53 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 28, 2020, 06:43:24 PM
Very pleased with the day's work (fact is, as my head lay on the pillow last night, I had a lesser epiphany) Not done with Scene 12b just yet, but may conceivably wrap it up tomorrow . . . Monday for certain, I feel.

Well, In a way that does not at all impede progress, I kind of feel . . . the ballet has waited for years, why should I press myself past what feels a natural pace?

Very good progress with the Scene today.  I have two passages to work: a transition into the last episode, and then a codetta.  In all, Scene 12b will run the 4 minutes "allotted" to it.  I'll work on it tomorrow and Tuesday, and when it's done, it's done.  Very pleased with how it has shaped up.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 30, 2020, 10:20:08 AM
Well, and in fact, the Scene is now very close to done
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 30, 2020, 02:19:13 PM
I have "tweezed" Scene 12b to mine heart's content
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on March 31, 2020, 12:29:01 PM
You getting more time to write with the quarantine?

Looks like you are still using Finale...something about that font style is recognizable.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 31, 2020, 01:12:31 PM
Since I'm home on disability, my composition time has not appreciably changed with the quarantine.

I switched to Sibelius some years ago.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: greg on March 31, 2020, 01:22:52 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 31, 2020, 01:12:31 PM
Since I'm home on disability, my composition time has not appreciably changed with the quarantine.

I switched to Sibelius some years ago.
Gotcha. What sounds are you using for playback? Default Sibelius sounds or something different?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 31, 2020, 03:46:06 PM
Quote from: greg on March 31, 2020, 01:22:52 PM
Gotcha. What sounds are you using for playback? Default Sibelius sounds or something different?

Just the Sibelius sounds lib.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 31, 2020, 04:06:10 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 25, 2020, 12:25:48 PM
This is "only" soft-core news, especially given the fact that orchestras' life is on hold indefinitely, but there is true potential, and it warmeth my heart:

An old friend (on the phone today, we recalled that we go back 30 years) who leads a good community orchestra, and who has seen, and not forgotten, White Nights has struck up a collaboration with a dance school nearby. So he has asked me for a 10 or 12-minute "vignette" from the ballet which he will pass on to the dance school director with the query, "does this inspire you?" With an idea to perform that portion of the ballet with dancers.

Now, years since, when I showed a bit of White Nights to my friend (I'll call him Carl) One of the numbers I showed him is Scene 2, A Walk in the Meadows, which is scored for strings alone.  Cut to the present, and for whatever passel of reasons, he needs a 10-12 minute extract from the ballet which is for strings alone, or strings plus non-concertante piano. I am too gratified by the thought of a performance, to let the project founder on such a point, so . . . I realize that Scene 3a, Nastenka at the Bridge will adapt quite easily for strings plus non-concertante piano; so that's what I am working on, today.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: André on March 31, 2020, 04:24:10 PM

Coincidentally:

Right now, listening to Karl Henning's instrumental music. One of the pieces is for percussion, all the others feature the clarinet, either solo or in combination with other instruments - lots of variety!

- Square Dance op 71 is for clarinet quartet.
- Murmur of Many Waters op 57 is for percussion ensemble.
- Canzona ... & Gigue op 77 are for clarinet and organ.
- Fragments of « Morning Has Broken » op 55 is scored for violin, clarinet and piano.
- I Sang to the Sky, & Day Broke op 55 and Out in the Sun op 88 are for winds (the excellent New England Conservatory Wind Ensemble).
- Three Things That Begin with 'C' op 65a - Cats, Clouds, Canaries are scored for viola and clarinet.
- Irreplaceable Doodles op 89 is for solo clarinet.

The composer plays in 5 of these pieces. This is a fun disc. I like the way the music makes place for different feelings, different layers of musical communication. The music is 'on the move', not staying very long in one place, ready to advance to the next statement. It reminds me of Stravinsky's Jeu de cartes in its epigrammatic demeanor. When it's said, it's said. No lingering. I found the same quality in the choral works I listened to last week.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 31, 2020, 04:27:54 PM
Fort apprécié, mon ami!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: André on March 31, 2020, 05:23:16 PM
Mais de rien  ;).

I like to understand how a piece of music is built, its language, and what means are used to convey its message.  Harmony and conciseness are two qualities I value highly. I like music that appeals to the intelligence, not just the emotions.

Later this week (or next) I will listen to your Passion According to St John. I feel it is appropriate for the times we are living in.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: not edward on April 01, 2020, 07:20:22 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 05, 2020, 05:21:27 AM
https://soundcloud.com/karl-henning-756715731/karl-henning-oxygen-footprint (https://soundcloud.com/karl-henning-756715731/karl-henning-oxygen-footprint)
Ooh, I like this. Rhythmically lithe and some very effective contrasts in the material.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 01, 2020, 07:53:44 AM
Many thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 01, 2020, 11:05:15 AM
Well, the strings-&-pf adaptation of Scene 3a is done.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 02, 2020, 02:25:47 PM
19 down, one to go: Intermezzo IV is done.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 04, 2020, 07:21:34 PM
Morning may possibly be done; we'll see in the morning  8) . [PDF is too big to attach]
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Post by: Cato on April 05, 2020, 05:01:05 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 04, 2020, 07:21:34 PM
Morning may possibly be done; we'll see in the morning  8) . [PDF is too big to attach]


Karl sent me the score late last night, and this morning I happened to be up at 5:00 A.M.  I was joyous and surprised, when Karl's e-mail appeared!

White Nights is a remarkable work.  In one sense it is the perfect vehicle for Karl's miniaturist style (I have named him Our American Liadov but without the Oblomovian tendencies   0:)    ), as a ballet is usually built upon small scenes.  In another sense, however, the choice of a Dostoyevsky story presents a challenge, which might make any other composer hesitate.

How to convey such a story musically, by one of the most Russian of Russian authors, without wandering into imitation? 

If one listens to any section of the score, one hears - always! - a brilliant piece of musical painting, highly Tanzmaessig, and music evoking that Dostoyevskyan atmosphere without cliches.  It is music by a composer who loves Russian music and culture and people, but whose music remains uniquely his music, and not something filtered through nostalgia for Romanov Moscow.  One does not hear an American wanting to be Prokofiev: I think of one of Lowell Liebermann's piano concerti, which I heard by chance 20 years ago or so, and thought I had listened to a recently discovered work by Prokofiev, until the announcer said it was by Mr. Liebermann.

What one hears is a ballet of universality, evoking musically the themes of Dostoyevsky's story which transcend nationality and apply to all of us at any time.  "Evoke" is probably the best word: one might hear the slightest echo of e.g. Rimsky-Korsakov and others (in the score sent this morning I detected the faintest murmurs from Sibelius and Schoenberg). This evocation is parallel with how e.g. Thomas Mann's The Magic Mountain is Goethean without being imitative.

When Karl eventually sends out Morning, check especially Sections G and I and the marvelous piccolo melody at bar 218.  Ultimately, as is typical with Karl's works, every bar is packed with things of interest and delight.  If you cannot imagine the score, then wait for the MIDI, which will give you a (very rough) approximation.  And again, as is typical, one wants more!

So, go back to the beginning and listen and imagine and dream again!  0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on April 05, 2020, 05:18:08 AM
Quote from: Cato on April 05, 2020, 05:01:05 AM

Karl sent me the score late last night, and this morning I happened to be up at 5:00 A.M.  I was joyous and surprised, when Karl's e-mail appeared!

White Nights is a remarkable work.  In one sense it is the perfect vehicle for Karl's miniaturist style (I have named him Our American Liadov but without the Oblomovian tendencies   0:)    ), as a ballet is usually built upon small scenes.  In another sense, however, the choice of a Dostoyevsky story presents a challenge, which might make any other composer hesitate.

How to convey such a story musically, by one of the most Russian of Russian authors, without wandering into imitation? 

If one listens to any section of the score, one hears - always! - a brilliant piece of musical painting, highly Tanzmaessig, and music evoking that Dostoyevskyan atmosphere without cliches.  It is music by a composer who loves Russian music and culture and people, but whose music remains uniquely his music, and not something filtered through nostalgia for Romanov Moscow.  One does not hear an American wanting to be Prokofiev: I think of one of Lowell Liebermann's piano concerti, which I heard by chance 20 years ago or so, and thought I had listened to a recently discovered work by Prokofiev, until the announcer said it was by Mr. Liebermann.

What one hears is a ballet of universality, evoking musically the themes of Dostoyevsky's story which transcend nationality and apply to all of us at any time.  "Evoke" is probably the best word: one might hear the slightest echo of e.g. Rimsky-Korsakov and others (in the score sent this morning I detected the faintest murmurs from Sibelius and Schoenberg). This evocation is parallel with how e.g. Thomas Mann's The Magic Mountain is Goethean without being imitative.

When Karl eventually sends out Morning, check especially Sections G and I and the marvelous piccolo melody at bar 218.  Ultimately, as is typical with Karl's works, every bar is packed with things of interest and delight.  If you cannot imagine the score, then wait for the MIDI, which will give you a (very rough) approximation.  And again, as is typical, one wants more!

So, go back to the beginning and listen and imagine and dream again!  0:)

That all sounds very intriguing and we are all keen with enthusiasm, excitement and expectation.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on April 05, 2020, 05:50:23 AM
Quote from: aligreto on April 05, 2020, 05:18:08 AM
That all sounds very intriguing and we are all keen with enthusiasm, excitement and expectation.

Amen!  I always feel honored to see Karl's scores both in-progress and in finished form.

I am not sure how it works, but could a crowd-funding project help to interest a ballet company/orchestra in a performance?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 05, 2020, 06:05:59 AM
Many thanks, gents!  I've actually massaged the scene a bit after sending to Cato.

When I composed the Overture, 17 years since, I wrote a melody which I have always considered "the White Nights theme," and though I mined the Overture for material in the odd number later, I always reserved the theme for the final Morning, save the inversion of the theme which I devised for Scene 12b. Thus Morning is essentially the ABA' of the Overture, with a different B swapped in (the inversion, in fact).  The modifications I made this morning were:

1.  When I shared the Overture with a friend some years ago, he liked it, but felt that it got off to a slow start. I pondered that objection, seriously, but found that I did not want to excise anything;  that said, I did feel that now, at the ballet's end, it was arguably a bit of a dawdle.

2. Some changes in scoring (mostly in the A'), to mitigate the repetition somewhat
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 06, 2020, 12:34:23 PM
With the ballet now done, at last (though there is one complicated Scene which I want to review for QC) the W-I-P which I am keen to finish, because I have met the conductor of a local ensemble, whom I hope to interest in the piece, is the Op.148: Karl's Big (But Happily Incomplete) Map to the Body (Symphony No. 2, for band)

The first movement (The Nerves, I had begun in Nov 2017, and finished in June of 2018:

https://www.youtube.com/v/HAK0BwHRTxM


Movement 2 is The Heart.  I started to form an idea for it while I was in Rehab, and itching to be composing again, but I did not commit anything to paper which I consider necessary.  I may sit idle-ish and mull for a couple of days more, I want to form a specific notion first.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Iota on April 06, 2020, 02:04:40 PM
https://soundcloud.com/karl-henning-756715731/memories-of-packanack-lake


Less current fare, but I liked the highly atmospheric Memories of Packanack Lake above, very much! Suggestive to me of huge internal space, though I realise that's perhaps somewhat contrary to the implications of the title. Anyway, sounds like quite a time you had there! The results certainly strike a pleasurable chord with me, I'll be listening again.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 06, 2020, 03:03:58 PM
Quote from: Iota on April 06, 2020, 02:04:40 PM
https://soundcloud.com/karl-henning-756715731/memories-of-packanack-lake


Less current fare, but I liked the highly atmospheric Memories of Packanack Lake above, very much! Suggestive to me of huge internal space, though I realise that's perhaps somewhat contrary to the implications of the title. Anyway, sounds like quite a time you had there! The results certainly strike a pleasurable chord with me, I'll be listening again.

Thank you!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on April 07, 2020, 01:27:45 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 06, 2020, 12:34:23 PM
With the ballet now done, at last (though there is one complicated Scene which I want to review for QC) the W-I-P which I am keen to finish, because I have met the conductor of a local ensemble, whom I hope to interest in the piece, is the Op.148: Karl's Big (But Happily Incomplete) Map to the Body (Symphony No. 2, for band)

The first movement (The Nerves, I had begun in Nov 2017, and finished in June of 2018:

https://www.youtube.com/v/HAK0BwHRTxM


Movement 2 is The Heart.  I started to form an idea for it while I was in Rehab, and itching to be composing again, but I did not commit anything to paper which I consider necessary.  I may sit idle-ish and mull for a couple of days more, I want to form a specific notion first.

Synaptic electricity everywhere!  ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 07, 2020, 04:23:27 AM
Cheers!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 08, 2020, 08:01:02 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 02, 2020, 02:25:47 PM
19 down, one to go: Intermezzo IV is done.

As I happened to have Britten's Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes, Op. 33a in my kitchen CD player, the thought occurred to me to bundle the Four Intermezzi from White Nights as my Op. 75a.  I think I like the idea.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 08, 2020, 08:11:21 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 31, 2020, 04:06:10 PM
Now, years since, when I showed a bit of White Nights to my friend (I'll call him Carl) One of the numbers I showed him is Scene 2, A Walk in the Meadows, which is scored for strings alone.  Cut to the present, and for whatever passel of reasons, he needs a 10-12 minute extract from the ballet which is for strings alone, or strings plus non-concertante piano. I am too gratified by the thought of a performance, to let the project founder on such a point, so . . . I realize that Scene 3a, Nastenka at the Bridge will adapt quite easily for strings plus non-concertante piano; so that's what I am working on, today.

Spoke with B on the phone today; he has passed the soundfiles on, and now we just wait for the choreographer to weigh in.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on April 08, 2020, 08:27:28 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 08, 2020, 08:01:02 AM
As I happened to have Britten's Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes, Op. 33a in my kitchen CD player, the thought occurred to me to bundle the Four Intermezzi from White Nights as my Op. 75a.  I think I like the idea.


A very good idea indeed Karl.



Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 08, 2020, 08:11:21 AM
Spoke with B on the phone today; he has passed the soundfiles on, and now we just wait for the choreographer to weigh in.


Best wishes on that Karl.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 08, 2020, 09:38:49 AM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 10, 2020, 06:46:42 AM
My next steps (as it were) on the ballet entail two folders: My publisher requests soundfiles for the entire ballet, to shop it around.  And another conductor who is an old friend, I'll call him Jacques, who has actually known about White Nights even longer than Carl, has asked to review the entire score.

An old Wooster friend sent me the text of a camp song which is laced with many an amusing line/image.  I wanted to set it to music, but also figured that I should craft my own text to ensure unfettered copyright (though my friend feels sure it must be P.D.)

We of Triad, have been brainstorming ways to remain active in this time of isolation; one thought is a kind of improv-plus-serendipity strategy whereby I send the singers music (in parts, although not intended to be aligned in the sense of a traditional score;  each singer records oneself, and the parts are mixed creatively.  And I think an adaptation/adoption of this camp song is the perfect text for the project:


Best Get the Ax (Variation on a Doggerel

Peering at the beach through the knothole in Grampa's wooden leg,

Who parked the shore so hard against the ocean, the ocean?

Best get the ax, there's a hair on Baby's chest.

And my sweetheart's gone for I cannot say how long.

The cows made a sound, four feet upon the ground.

It isn't too late, honey, to wind your wristwatch.

Oh! Who will milk my cows when I'm gone, I'm gone?

Feed the baby garlic, to find him in the dark. Will Grandma's false teeth soon fit Lizzie, fit Lizzie?

While walking in the moonlight, the bright and sunny moonlight She kissed me in the eye with a kiwi, a kiwi.

A snake has no hips, so he wears no belt,

Nor shoulders, so no braces, neither,

No wonder, no wonder that he knots his cravat 'round his middle, his middle.

Leaning out a window, a second-story window, I slipped and sprained my eyebrow on the postman, the postman. Go get the mouthwash, sister's got a beau, and a kiwi, a kiwi.  That meddlesome boy's let the snake's wristwatch run down.

Best get the ax.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 10, 2020, 09:51:19 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 10, 2020, 06:46:42 AM
My next steps (as it were) on the ballet entail two folders: My publisher requests soundfiles for the entire ballet, to shop it around.  And another conductor who is an old friend, I'll call him Jacques, who has actually known about White Nights even longer than Carl, has asked to review the entire score.

And my two folders are readied!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on April 10, 2020, 10:48:31 AM
Best of luck!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 10, 2020, 10:52:35 AM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 11, 2020, 11:05:48 AM
Best Get the Ax (Variation on a doggerel), Op.167

About the music:

There is no full score
Taking my experience with various fixed media mixes as a point d'appui,
I composed a setting of the text; and then shook and shuffled things around to create 6 voice parts (SSATTB)
I attach the Soprano I part as representative.
Each singer selects a part to suit his or her voice. In preparing and recording the part,
The singer is welcome to any artistic liberty which to him or her feels true to the piece,
and then sends the sound file to me for assembly/treatment.  The piece is thus somewhere in the midst of improv, composition-mixage
and Renaissance partbooks
About the text:

An old friend of mine (in fact, the person who helped me figure out how to go to college, decades ago)
to help amuse his friends in these dour days, sent the text of a song he used to sing at camp as a boy.
I enjoyed the playful reckless imagery, and felt it would be a good text to set.
Although my friend is sure the song is P.D., I felt that I should create what is clearly my own variant.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 15, 2020, 11:04:48 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 11, 2020, 11:05:48 AM
Best Get the Ax (Variation on a doggerel), Op.167

About the music:

There is no full score
Taking my experience with various fixed media mixes as a point d'appui,
I composed a setting of the text; and then shook and shuffled things around to create 6 voice parts (SSATTB)
I attach the Soprano I part as representative.
Each singer selects a part to suit his or her voice. In preparing and recording the part,
The singer is welcome to any artistic liberty which to him or her feels true to the piece,
and then sends the sound file to me for assembly/treatment.  The piece is thus somewhere in the midst of improv, composition-mixage
and Renaissance partbooks
About the text:

An old friend of mine (in fact, the person who helped me figure out how to go to college, decades ago)
to help amuse his friends in these dour days, sent the text of a song he used to sing at camp as a boy.
I enjoyed the playful reckless imagery, and felt it would be a good text to set.
Although my friend is sure the song is P.D., I felt that I should create what is clearly my own variant.

The Triad singers have started to send me soundfiles (well, all right: I've received the first soundfile) we're aiming to have the lot in a folder in two weeks, and then my mixing gets under way.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 15, 2020, 11:33:05 AM
I caught up with my publisher on the phone t'other day (the Lux Nova imprint of the Opus 28 organ pieces, including a mighty challenging Toccata, will be ready soon) pianist and Naxos recording artist Giorgio Koukl (whom I met some years ago in Milan, and who is also a composer in the Lux Nova stable, so to speak) and my publisher are beginning to plan a CD of American piano solo music.  He's going to suggest that Giorgio arrange my harp suite Lost Waters for piano, which would also give Giorgio an arrangement credit.  And, of course, I remembered that Erik Mazonson had played my "Barbara Allen" variations, Gaze Transfixt on 21 June 2010 ... although I had forgotten that Erik also played Lutosławski's Lullaby on that concert.  So there should quite a packet of Henningmusick be represented on the disc.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: JBS on April 15, 2020, 11:34:15 AM
Hearty applause!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on April 15, 2020, 11:36:37 AM
Great news indeed!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 15, 2020, 12:03:28 PM
Thanks, friends!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Uhor on April 17, 2020, 02:51:54 PM
With so many works I ask: What's a piece of yours that I may love? Preferably chamber, impressionistic or twelve toney.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 17, 2020, 05:43:04 PM
Many thanks for your interest; I'll suggest my Viola Sonata (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/sets/sonata-for-viola-piano-2010), which one former member dubbed "The Worst Viola Sonata in the World."


And, actually, which a now-inactive member asked me to write for him.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Uhor on April 17, 2020, 07:20:58 PM
Listening now:

I'm liking the viola writing the most. Doesn't it occasionally sound like a bassoon in the first movement? The piano has some banged chords I'm not so fond of.

The second movement is exquisite. 10 points.

There are some contrasting segments throughout the whole work I wouldn't have put there but that is just me. I would have also played more with fast contrasts of tremolo-pizzicato-arco.The double stops in the last movement I found kind of tiresome.

Overall I give it a 7 or 8 out of 10 points.

Do you happen to have a bassoon or clarinet sonata? Or even better: A guitar, viola, clarinet, bassoon and horn quintet!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 18, 2020, 03:27:59 AM
A clarinet sonata which I have not yet played.

Love the idea of a guitar, viola, clarinet, bassoon and horn quintet.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Iota on April 18, 2020, 11:01:14 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 17, 2020, 05:43:04 PM
Many thanks for your interest; I'll suggest my Viola Sonata (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/sets/sonata-for-viola-piano-2010), which one former member dubbed "The Worst Viola Sonata in the World."


And, actually, which a now-inactive member asked me to write for him.

I liked that! The opening movement really caught my attention, but I enjoyed them all. Some great piano figurations/filigree and quirky/captivating atmospheres. I'll be listening again.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 18, 2020, 03:34:49 PM
Quote from: Iota on April 18, 2020, 11:01:14 AM
I liked that! The opening movement really caught my attention, but I enjoyed them all. Some great piano figurations/filigree and quirky/captivating atmospheres. I'll be listening again.

Thank you!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Uhor on April 20, 2020, 04:41:10 PM
My latest work tuned into a nonet for flute, oboe, clarinet, horn, trumpet, chimes, guitar, viola and cello. I'm working on a quartet for flute, English horn, cello and double bass. What are some of your dreamed mix ensembles and the ones actually realised?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 20, 2020, 04:48:04 PM
A dectet for 2 cl (cl II = bass cl) saxophone quartet, 3 tn & ta

https://www.youtube.com/v/n-95rYkIbmE
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Uhor on April 20, 2020, 05:21:41 PM
Am I hearing Adams slightly mad cousin? Also reminded me a bit of Mason's drawing tunes and fuging photos which I really like and lastly Stravinsky's Ebony concerto.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 21, 2020, 06:00:09 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 27, 2020, 10:53:22 AM
I do believe that Snootful of Hooch is ready to sound abroad

I've just heard from the husband/wife duo for whom I wrote the piece:

QuoteSince we talked our son Liam was born on my birthday 3/5. We are all doing great but also adjusting to a new life. Ela and I wanted to share two things:

1) I just launched remotelymusic.com (rms)

2) a premier of this piece might fit for a future RMS session

If interested you can join the rms mailing list

QuoteAs we are still defining the RMS series, we are making these events free, with the option to financially support us during or after the event. During each event, we'll let you know how you can support the series, the Orchestrotica and our guests if you wish.

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 21, 2020, 06:14:21 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 11, 2018, 04:06:22 AM
Now, as to the Rapido! (http://atlantachamberplayers.com/rapido/information.html) competition . . . semi-finalist works are to be performed in the Fall of 2018, so I suppose that there, too, the decision must be fairly soon after the submission deadline.


There are five $500 prizes (four regional semi-finalists, and an "audience's favorite" prize);  a single national winner is subsequently selected, who will be awarded a orchestral commission to be played by the Atlanta Symphony.


Who knows?  If somebody still has a chance, it must be you . . . .

As I probably noted, my submission was not selected in the Rapido! (http://atlantachamberplayers.com/rapido/information.html) competition, but I've gone ahead and registered for this year's cycle: heck, you never know.  Maybe my piece this June can seerve to finish my Opus 114 set.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 22, 2020, 05:09:42 PM
Our Man in Wisconsin has called for 20-second pieces for melodica so, of course, I am ready to oblige
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 27, 2020, 11:15:48 AM
Micro-baby-steps, everyday activities division. Now that Mike and I have resumed our sessions, he has chosen to pick his battles, and he has mostly concentrated on the arm as we have begun to work again, to ramp up. These past couple of weeks, I have felt that my left arm does want to participate more and do more;  this is the first in a long time, for instance, that as I've been seated at table I have felt like resting my left elbow on the table almost as if I were going to arm wrestle. That seems like a small thing but it feels very big to me. I also feel more range in the arm as I cover the bird's cage at night and reach up with the blanket. One very pleasant downstream effect (as I will call it) since as I say, Mike has concentrated on the arm rather than the hand and fingers lately: one of my regular challenges has been to apply deodorant to my right armpit holding the deodorant in my left hand. Of course, this has gotten marginally better over the last several months, as my left hand grip very slowly cooperates more and more. But after my last two showers, although I still need to be attentive and deliberate, I do feel that the hand has done noticeably better. Again, it is very slow going, but I do sense genuine Improvement and I know I shall get there.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: André on April 27, 2020, 12:28:35 PM
This is genuine and measurable improvement, Karl, even if it seems 'micro' for the moment. You are doing really well, my friend !
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 27, 2020, 12:31:37 PM
Merci!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: JBS on April 27, 2020, 12:36:47 PM
Quote from: André on April 27, 2020, 12:28:35 PM
This is genuine and measurable improvement, Karl, even if it seems 'micro' for the moment. You are doing really well, my friend !

Indeed. Perhaps your next challenge might be using your left hand to deoderize your left armpit. Will your elbow flex that much?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 27, 2020, 01:34:44 PM
Quote from: JBS on April 27, 2020, 12:36:47 PM
Indeed. Perhaps your next challenge might be using your left hand to deoderize your left armpit. Will your elbow flex that much?

My elbow is up to it, but not yet the left wrist and hand.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 27, 2020, 01:35:43 PM
Of course, the fact that I can work the elbow and arm thus, are a big gain, as well.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 27, 2020, 01:58:39 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 10, 2020, 06:46:42 AM
My next steps (as it were) on the ballet entail two folders: My publisher requests soundfiles for the entire ballet, to shop it around.  And another conductor who is an old friend, I'll call him Jacques, who has actually known about White Nights even longer than Carl, has asked to review the entire score.

Heard from Jacques today, which, considering how substantial a score White Nights is, was astoundingly rapid response:

QuoteThis really looks delicious! Is there choreography? How does one get a company interested in a premiere? I would imagine first you interest a choreographer who will place it.
I'll think about it.

Congratulations!!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 27, 2020, 03:24:38 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 10, 2020, 06:46:42 AM
An old Wooster friend sent me the text of a camp song which is laced with many an amusing line/image.  I wanted to set it to music, but also figured that I should craft my own text to ensure unfettered copyright (though my friend feels sure it must be P.D.)

We of Triad, have been brainstorming ways to remain active in this time of isolation; one thought is a kind of improv-plus-serendipity strategy whereby I send the singers music (in parts, although not intended to be aligned in the sense of a traditional score;  each singer records oneself, and the parts are mixed creatively.  And I think an adaptation/adoption of this camp song is the perfect text for the project:


Best Get the Ax (Variation on a Doggerel

Peering at the beach through the knothole in Grampa's wooden leg,

Who parked the shore so hard against the ocean, the ocean?

Best get the ax, there's a hair on Baby's chest.

And my sweetheart's gone for I cannot say how long.

The cows made a sound, four feet upon the ground.

It isn't too late, honey, to wind your wristwatch.

Oh! Who will milk my cows when I'm gone, I'm gone?

Feed the baby garlic, to find him in the dark. Will Grandma's false teeth soon fit Lizzie, fit Lizzie?

While walking in the moonlight, the bright and sunny moonlight She kissed me in the eye with a kiwi, a kiwi.

A snake has no hips, so he wears no belt,

Nor shoulders, so no braces, neither,

No wonder, no wonder that he knots his cravat 'round his middle, his middle.

Leaning out a window, a second-story window, I slipped and sprained my eyebrow on the postman, the postman. Go get the mouthwash, sister's got a beau, and a kiwi, a kiwi.  That meddlesome boy's let the snake's wristwatch run down.

Best get the ax.

And. the Ur-text:

Go Get the Ax
While looking through the knot hole in Grampa's wooden leg, Oh, who has put the shore so near the ocean, the ocean? Go get the ax, there's a hair on Baby's chest. And a boy's best friend is his mother, his mother.
The horses stood around, four feet upon the ground. Oh! Who will wind my wristwatch when I'm gone, I'm gone? We feed the baby garlic, to find him in the dark. Will Grandma's false teeth soon fit Jenny, fit Jenny?
While walking in the moonlight, the bright and sunny moonlight She kissed me in the eye with a tomato, tomato. A snake's belt slips because he has no hips So he wears his neck tie 'round his middle, his middle.
Leaning out a window, a second story window, I slipped and sprained my eyebrow on the pavement, the pavement. Go get the Listerine, sister's got a beau, And a boy's best friend is his mother, his mother.
Titled variously "A Boy's Best Friend Is His Mother," The Horses go around," and best "Go get the Ax". Written By: Unknown, Copyright Unknown – From Folksongs of Britain and Ireland.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: JBS on April 27, 2020, 03:47:05 PM
Hah!

Mention of Lizzie in a rhyme about an ax made me think the original had some reference to Miss Borden of the Forty Whacks. But I see was wrong.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 27, 2020, 04:21:17 PM
Quote from: JBS on April 27, 2020, 03:47:05 PM
Hah!

Mention of Lizzie in a rhyme about an ax made me think the original had some reference to Miss Borden of the Forty Whacks. But I see was wrong.

That was a bit of misdirection on my part; thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 28, 2020, 02:18:41 PM
My friend Peter found this;  I wonder now if I've ever seen this Bugs Bunny cartoon:

https://cartoonresearch.com/index.php/pondering-go-get-the-ax/ (https://cartoonresearch.com/index.php/pondering-go-get-the-ax/)

To our commutual amusement, Jeffrey, Bugs sings, "Go get the ax, there's a flea on Lizzie's ear ...."
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: JBS on April 28, 2020, 03:10:31 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 28, 2020, 02:18:41 PM
My friend Peter found this;  I wonder now if I've ever seen this Bugs Bunny cartoon:

https://cartoonresearch.com/index.php/pondering-go-get-the-ax/ (https://cartoonresearch.com/index.php/pondering-go-get-the-ax/)

To our commutual amusement, Jeffrey, Bugs sings, "Go get the ax, there's a flea on Lizzie's ear ...."

:D

Did the UK have a "Listerine" of its own that was not related to the American brand? The latter, from what I could find, seems have not been marketed heavily  outside the US until possibly after WWI, which would make that Urtext in fact a fairly modern transcription.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 01, 2020, 05:12:26 PM
Quote from: JBS on April 28, 2020, 03:10:31 PM
:D

Did the UK have a "Listerine" of its own that was not related to the American brand? The latter, from what I could find, seems have not been marketed heavily  outside the US until possibly after WWI, which would make that Urtext in fact a fairly modern transcription.

Indeed: my immediate source is my friend's boyhood camp singing, so the Listerine must have crept in . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 01, 2020, 05:18:21 PM
A personal matter distracted me from composing lately;  happily, it is now all resolved.  So I have resumed work on The Heart (mvt 2 of the Symphony for Band)  I'll tinker some more before offering a score.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 08, 2020, 12:07:51 PM
Well, after getting two days of what I thought was good work done on the contest piece, I found myself rather tired; so I took first one day, and then more to rest.  Today, I was feeling that I wanted to try to pick it up, even as (in principle) I am ready to let it go, and continue resting, if that is what my body is telling me.  Looking at the score, I see that back on Day 1, I must have had an errant mouse-click, screwing up the cello line.  I cannot reconstruct it (or, for that I certainly do not presently have energy) so I am taking the signs, and will leave it be the spilt milk o'er which I shan't cry.  I shall continue resting this week, and come Monday, will address a piece for my friend Janet Ross, for soprano and alto flute. setting a lovely new text furnished (at my request) by our Cato.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Crudblud on June 08, 2020, 12:19:21 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 08, 2020, 12:07:51 PM
Well, after getting two days of what I thought was good work done on the contest piece, I found myself rather tired; so I took first one day, and then more to rest.  Today, I was feeling that I wanted to try to pick it up, even as (in principle) I am ready to let it go, and continue resting, if that is what my body is telling me.  Looking at the score, I see that back on Day 1, I must have had an errant mouse-click, screwing up the cello line.  I cannot reconstruct it (or, for that I certainly do not presently have energy) so I am taking the signs, and will leave it be the spilt milk o'er which I shan't cry.  I shall continue resting this week, and come Monday, will address a piece for my friend Janet Ross, for soprano and alto flute. setting a lovely new text furnished (at my request) by our Cato.
Reading this certainly makes me feel better about the days I've been taking off to clear my head before I get serious with the next project. Hope you're feeling energised again soon, Karl!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 08, 2020, 12:36:11 PM
Cheers, Dan!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 09, 2020, 03:09:20 PM
My friend and colleague Robert Jan August will play my Op. 34 #3 Fancy on Psalm 80 From the Scottish Psalter as the Prelude for First Church in Boston's service this Sunday.  the service begins at 11:00 Chowder Time and will be broadcast on WERS 88.9 FM Boston available on line at https://www.wers.org/ (https://www.wers.org/)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on June 10, 2020, 12:56:51 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 09, 2020, 03:09:20 PM
My friend and colleague Robert Jan August will play my Op. 34 #3 Fancy on Psalm 80 From the Scottish Psalter as the Prelude for First Church in Boston's service this Sunday.  the service begins at 11:00 Chowder Time and will be broadcast on WERS 88.9 FM Boston available on line at https://www.wers.org/ (https://www.wers.org/)

Excellent! HenningMusik in the air!

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 10, 2020, 01:06:46 PM
Cheers!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 11, 2020, 11:13:02 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 08, 2020, 12:07:51 PM
Well, after getting two days of what I thought was good work done on the contest piece, I found myself rather tired; so I took first one day, and then more to rest.  Today, I was feeling that I wanted to try to pick it up, even as (in principle) I am ready to let it go, and continue resting, if that is what my body is telling me.  Looking at the score, I see that back on Day 1, I must have had an errant mouse-click, screwing up the cello line.  I cannot reconstruct it (or, for that I certainly do not presently have energy) so I am taking the signs, and will leave it be the spilt milk o'er which I shan't cry.  I shall continue resting this week, and come Monday, will address a piece for my friend Janet Ross, for soprano and alto flute. setting a lovely new text furnished (at my request) by our Cato.

Just when it was darkest (so to speak) my publisher told me something which I knew (in the back of my still-re-mapping mind) to wit: that Sibelius auto-saves backup files.

It was thus a fairly easy matter to restore the cello line, and (that done) I proceeded with the piece, both taking greater care to rest more, and more frequently, and trimming my architecture:  The submission needs to be between 4 and six minutes in length, so why exhaust myself hewing to an original plan of six minutes?

The new plan is a 4"30 piece, and with today's work, the piece is about at the four-minute mark.  I am downing tools for the day, and I have ample time to finish the piece for submission Sunday night.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mahlerian on June 11, 2020, 11:30:08 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 11, 2020, 11:13:02 AM
Just when it was darkest (so to speak) my publisher told me something which I knew (in the back of my still-re-mapping mind) to wit: that Sibelius auto-saves backup files.

It was thus a fairly easy matter to restore the cello line, and (that done) I proceeded with the piece, both taking greater care to rest more, and more frequently, and trimming my architecture:  The submission needs to be between 4 and six minutes in length, so why exhaust myself hewing to an original plan of six minutes?

The new plan is a 4"30 piece, and with today's work, the piece is about at the four-minute mark.  I am downing tools for the day, and I have ample time to finish the piece for submission Sunday night.

Best of luck!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 11, 2020, 12:14:44 PM
Díky!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on June 11, 2020, 03:03:23 PM
Following the score's development in the past days, I wrote the following about the piece up to the Romanze:

"The current state of The Mask I Wore Before is conjuring forth the following interpretation: this morning, after perusing the latest score, I realized how the music is mistrustful, so to speak, nervous about something, as heard in the quick, even abrupt changes and in the scudding, skittering, stuttering figures in both the clarinet and the strings.  The slower parts have the portentous feel of an impending unpleasant discovery, precisely one of the possible atmospheres surrounding a masked person!"

And now that I see the Romanze...Wow! The best section so far!!!  An exquisite "clarinet-worthy" (Klarinettenmaessig as they would say in German) melody with wonderful counterpoint!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 12, 2020, 01:09:22 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 11, 2020, 11:13:02 AM
Just when it was darkest (so to speak) my publisher told me something which I knew (in the back of my still-re-mapping mind) to wit: that Sibelius auto-saves backup files.

It was thus a fairly easy matter to restore the cello line, and (that done) I proceeded with the piece, both taking greater care to rest more, and more frequently, and trimming my architecture:  The submission needs to be between 4 and six minutes in length, so why exhaust myself hewing to an original plan of six minutes?

The new plan is a 4"30 piece, and with today's work, the piece is about at the four-minute mark.  I am downing tools for the day, and I have ample time to finish the piece for submission Sunday night.

Thus, I am at the point where I need write 10 seconds' worth of music per day, today, tomorrow & Sunday.  I have (technically) done my work for today.  But, I shall rest for an hour and  a half, and see if I want to lay in a tad more work before calling it a day.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 12, 2020, 05:50:16 PM
Well, I do believe 'tis done.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: JBS on June 12, 2020, 05:59:25 PM
Looks good to me.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 12, 2020, 06:14:04 PM
Thank 'ee!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 13, 2020, 05:35:25 AM
Made a couple of minor emendations, very pleased.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on June 13, 2020, 07:55:28 AM

Quote from: JBS on June 12, 2020, 05:59:25 PM
Looks good to me.

Yes!  The last movement is easily equal to its ancestors!  This should be a winner!   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 13, 2020, 08:25:39 AM
Whatever befall with the contest, I am well pleased with the piece.

When I first thought about the plan for the piece, I had "Bourrée" in mind for the last movement. However, as the piece took shape, the only specific musical idea I had was the quirky rhythm in the 5/4 bar of m.146 (an idea which I do not hesitate to admit that I've copped from Jethro Tull) which is not at all Bourrée-like. But since I had decided to dub the first section "Jitterbug," and with a nod to Count Basie's "One O'clock Jump" I pivoted from "Bourrée" to "Jump," even though the latter may not be an actual dance....
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 14, 2020, 04:14:58 PM
A colleague writes: "I've just listened, while reading through,  the entire finished Mask.    So much material presented, so elegantly, in the briefest timeframe is a marvel!  Though each movement's character is intensely individual, the work flows and coheres beautifully. One feels, after four and a half minutes, that one's experienced an invigorating journey.  Well done."
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on June 14, 2020, 06:01:07 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 14, 2020, 04:14:58 PM
A colleague writes: "I've just listened, while reading through,  the entire finished Mask.    So much material presented, so elegantly, in the briefest timeframe is a marvel! Though each movement's character is intensely individual, the work flows and coheres beautifully. One feels, after four and a half minutes, that one's experienced an invigorating journey.  Well done."

Yes, I mentioned that idea to Karl in the earliest sections: a "Webernian" compression of so many moods, a kaleidoscope of expression.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 18, 2020, 03:20:10 PM
Starting to think about a piece for my friend, and erstwhile Triad member, Janet Ross: a setting for soprano & alto flute of the following text by our own Cato

Thus moaned the soil:

My life, my life, my life,

A mass of desire

In a priestless church,

A smile of despair

In a cloud-choked face,

A gasp of adieu

In an unknelled box.   

Thus cried the fire:

My life, my life, my life,

Growing and thinking and warming,

Gilded and hated,

Warming and yearning and fading,

Useful and useless,

Fading and yearning and fading,

With a yearning heart.


Thus sighed the air:

My life, my life, my life,

A wave in a sea

With a too-far shore,

A clock in a world

With a time-free sky,

A grain in a dune

With a boundless mind.



Thus sang the sea:

My life, my life, my life,

Dreaming and birthing and storming,

Frozen and cobbled,

Storming and healing and playing,

Lovelorn and Love-filled,

Playing and healing and playing,

In the healing soul.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on June 22, 2020, 05:17:43 AM
One of the "Top 15 Music Blogs in 2020" at #4:

https://blog.feedspot.com/music_composition_blogs/ (https://blog.feedspot.com/music_composition_blogs/)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 22, 2020, 05:29:12 AM
Zowie!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: JBS on June 22, 2020, 06:20:27 AM
Huzzah!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Rons_talking on July 02, 2020, 06:45:03 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 09, 2020, 03:09:20 PM
My friend and colleague Robert Jan August will play my Op. 34 #3 Fancy on Psalm 80 From the Scottish Psalter as the Prelude for First Church in Boston's service this Sunday.  the service begins at 11:00 Chowder Time and will be broadcast on WERS 88.9 FM Boston available on line at https://www.wers.org/ (https://www.wers.org/)
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Great! Congrats. I'd like to hear it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 14, 2020, 11:47:42 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 11, 2020, 11:05:48 AM
Best Get the Ax (Variation on a doggerel), Op.167

About the music:

There is no full score
Taking my experience with various fixed media mixes as a point d'appui,
I composed a setting of the text; and then shook and shuffled things around to create 6 voice parts (SSATTB)
I attach the Soprano I part as representative.
Each singer selects a part to suit his or her voice. In preparing and recording the part,
The singer is welcome to any artistic liberty which to him or her feels true to the piece,
and then sends the sound file to me for assembly/treatment.  The piece is thus somewhere in the midst of improv, composition-mixage
and Renaissance partbooks
About the text:

An old friend of mine (in fact, the person who helped me figure out how to go to college, decades ago)
to help amuse his friends in these dour days, sent the text of a song he used to sing at camp as a boy.
I enjoyed the playful reckless imagery, and felt it would be a good text to set.
Although my friend is sure the song is P.D., I felt that I should create what is clearly my own variant.

To get my feet wet, I prepared what I dubbed a "proto-mix on 24 Apr with the first of the soundfiles to come in. I did like it, so I figured I would build out therefrom.  I then dawdled right through the Independence Day weekend.  Finally did up a "final draught" last Thursday to which response was generally good, with discreet observations that I had allowed it to be treble-heavy.  On Friday, I addressed that and had a fresh mix ready yesterday.  I've been living with it just shy of "listen to destruction," and I found myself singing fragments while at the supermarket today.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 14, 2020, 01:26:14 PM
https://www.youtube.com/v/zU4Sc7jlXiI
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on July 15, 2020, 01:04:53 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 14, 2020, 01:26:14 PM
https://www.youtube.com/v/zU4Sc7jlXiI

I enjoyed that, Karl.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 15, 2020, 07:24:21 AM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 21, 2020, 06:07:43 AM
I've sent some scores to a couple of calls (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2020/07/more-send-it-on-in-who-knows.html)

For another call, I think I shall write a new organ piece (I have until 1 Sep)

And I believe Quijote and the Saltmarsh Stomp will serve for two other calls.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mahlerian on July 21, 2020, 08:23:00 AM
Best of luck with all of those!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 21, 2020, 08:23:29 AM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on July 22, 2020, 01:12:01 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 21, 2020, 06:07:43 AM

For another call, I think I shall write a new organ piece (I have until 1 Sep)


Hi Karl, does writing for the organ pose any particular technical issues or problems for you?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 22, 2020, 11:20:24 AM
Quote from: aligreto on July 22, 2020, 01:12:01 AM
Hi Karl, does writing for the organ pose any particular technical issues or problems for you?

It helps a lot, Fergus, that I have worked with several organists over the years;  at first, I was certainly daunted.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 22, 2020, 11:35:45 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 21, 2020, 06:07:43 AM
I've sent some scores to a couple of calls (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2020/07/more-send-it-on-in-who-knows.html)

For another call, I think I shall write a new organ piece (I have until 1 Sep)

And I believe Quijote and the Saltmarsh Stomp will serve for two other calls.

The Stomp was ready as is.  I figured, for the other call, on the Pierrot-plus version of Quijote. However my percussion part was too lavish (including timpani and tam-tam) for this call, so I had a bit of a chore, modifying that in Sibelius.  Still, I love the piece, so the task was not horribly onerous.  I also learnt that this other call will accept two submissions per composer, and I already have a string quartet adaptation of Kurosawa's Scarecrow which will fit.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: pjme on July 22, 2020, 12:20:44 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 14, 2020, 01:26:14 PM
https://www.youtube.com/v/zU4Sc7jlXiI

Loved this!
I will sleep well tonight.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on July 22, 2020, 01:10:00 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 22, 2020, 11:20:24 AM
It helps a lot, Fergus, that I have worked with several organists over the years;  at first, I was certainly daunted.

Cheers Karl. I would have thought that would be your answer.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 22, 2020, 01:15:47 PM
Quote from: pjme on July 22, 2020, 12:20:44 PM
Loved this!
I will sleep well tonight.

Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 23, 2020, 07:06:32 PM
Hot off the press
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 24, 2020, 04:50:30 PM
https://www.youtube.com/v/3gAkWbkF-MM
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 24, 2020, 06:38:08 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 24, 2020, 04:50:30 PM
https://www.youtube.com/v/3gAkWbkF-MM

I owe Carson thanks, too, so the Op. 169 will be a set of five pieces.

I took it easy after a hard-working therapy session today ... but at this point, I will probably alternate between work on the soprano/alto flute piece, and the organ pieces.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on July 26, 2020, 01:05:55 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 24, 2020, 04:50:30 PM
https://www.youtube.com/v/3gAkWbkF-MM

That is an interesting, meditative piece Karl, very suitable for contemplative Sunday morning listening.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 26, 2020, 06:36:35 AM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on July 26, 2020, 08:25:16 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 26, 2020, 06:36:35 AM
Thanks!

Cheers, Karl. I look forward to hearing the rest of the movements of the work.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: krummholz on July 27, 2020, 04:20:34 AM
Very nice Karl! Neo-baroque seems to be in the air these days. Hmmm...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 27, 2020, 06:35:40 AM
Quote from: krummholz on July 27, 2020, 04:20:34 AM
Very nice Karl! Neo-baroque seems to be in the air these days. Hmmm...

Never too late to learn from the Master.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 28, 2020, 05:18:52 AM
A Bell, Op. 170

A 'guided collective improvisation' harmonically simple (all gestures in e minor) After a solo soprano opens the piece,  each part is a sequence of two rounds, the four rounds overlapping (1st S-A-B-T, 2nd B-A-S-T); each part keeps its own time.  In a patched-together assemblage, there needn't be an all-governing tactus to which all four parts hew. (In normal live performance that will be simpler, of course.) Should the four rounds conclude together in a collective final chord on "stirred" (desirable, but not absolutely essential) the chord should cut off together, and after a pause, a solo alto concludes the piece.
Text by Leo Schulte:
A bell-free Life,
Where the Harps of Time are never strung,
And the Chords of Gray are never strummed,
Where the ringing, snowing Crows
And the chiming, drowning Sounds
Of a lost Earth ascending
Are stilled.

Your languishing Faith, Aurelia,
Your increasing Doubt, Aurelius,
Flourishing and anguishing Arcadia,
Chanting Melismas lugubrious,
Music melting into dubious
Infinities.

A bell-filled Death,
Where the Verbs of Time are always heard,
And the Hues of Love are always blurred,
Where Colors blending, confounding, and transcending,
Time-rhymed Colors, Verb-blurred Colors,
All unnamed and unknown are stirred by the Hand
Of God.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on July 28, 2020, 07:52:20 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 28, 2020, 05:18:52 AM
A Bell, Op. 170

A 'guided collective improvisation' harmonically simple (all gestures in e minor) After a solo soprano opens the piece,  each part is a sequence of two rounds, the four rounds overlapping (1st S-A-B-T, 2nd B-A-S-T); each part keeps its own time.  In a patched-together assemblage, there needn't be an all-governing tactus to which all four parts hew. (In normal live performance that will be simpler, of course.) Should the four rounds conclude together in a collective final chord on "stirred" (desirable, but not absolutely essential) the chord should cut off together, and after a pause, a solo alto concludes the piece.

Text by Leo Schulte:
A bell-free Life,
Where the Harps of Time are never strung,
And the Chords of Gray are never strummed,
Where the ringing, snowing Crows
And the chiming, drowning Sounds
Of a lost Earth ascending
Are stilled.

Your languishing Faith, Aurelia,
Your increasing Doubt, Aurelius,
Flourishing and anguishing Arcadia,
Chanting Melismas lugubrious,
Music melting into dubious
Infinities.

A bell-filled Death,
Where the Verbs of Time are always heard,
And the Hues of Love are always blurred,
Where Colors blending, confounding, and transcending,
Time-rhymed Colors, Verb-blurred Colors,
All unnamed and unknown are stirred by the Hand
Of God.

A most excellent idea above for handling the conclusion! 

Many thanks to Karl for using my poem!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 29, 2020, 04:46:09 PM
I've decided to designate it Op. 170 № 1, and to title it Verb-Blur.  I decided, too, that the tenor part could duplicate the soprano (at the octave, of course) and I" composed the alto part today.  Will see if I have steam enow to compose the bass part tonight.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 30, 2020, 06:06:59 AM
Well, I did.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 01, 2020, 04:31:06 PM
An old piece (prior century and all) but very pleasantly, a fresh recording:

https://www.youtube.com/v/fl_iD-AphlE
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on August 02, 2020, 04:53:15 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 01, 2020, 04:31:06 PM
An old piece (prior century and all) but very pleasantly, a fresh recording:

https://www.youtube.com/v/fl_iD-AphlE

Certainly, therefore, requires an HIP performance  ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 02, 2020, 04:56:10 AM
Hah!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: krummholz on August 02, 2020, 05:13:10 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 01, 2020, 04:31:06 PM
An old piece (prior century and all) but very pleasantly, a fresh recording:

https://www.youtube.com/v/fl_iD-AphlE
Very nice, Karl!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 02, 2020, 09:22:32 AM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 09, 2020, 05:55:13 PM
Back to the song
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 16, 2020, 05:37:49 PM
Well, I've made some more progress on the song, am very close to the finish . . . though it has been slow going. I think I may possibly finish tomorrow.

Lux Nova tell me that we've made yet another Out in the Sun sale.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 21, 2020, 06:01:28 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 09, 2020, 05:55:13 PM
Back to the song

I did finish this earlier this week.  The past few days I've been working on a quirky organ postlude for the Opus 169 № 2
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on August 22, 2020, 07:55:14 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 21, 2020, 06:01:28 PM
I did finish this earlier this week.  The past few days I've been working on a quirky organ postlude for the Opus 169 № 2

It is a fun, "quirky" work indeed!  Karl is chiseling forth another unique gem!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 23, 2020, 03:12:22 PM
Finished at last
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on August 28, 2020, 07:21:11 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 23, 2020, 03:12:22 PM
Finished at last


Karl's piece is another exquisitely cut gem, producing unexpected delights and tickling the ear along with intriguing it!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 31, 2020, 02:01:02 PM
Bedankt!

Interestingly, The Dartmouth College Wind Ensemble Composition Competition Announcement will be via YouTube at 8pm.  They will select up to three pieces.  Still hoping.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on August 31, 2020, 02:31:33 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 31, 2020, 02:01:02 PM
Bedankt!

Interestingly, The Dartmouth College Wind Ensemble Composition Competition Announcement will be via YouTube at 8pm.  They will select up to three pieces.  Still hoping.

Best Wishes!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 31, 2020, 02:35:25 PM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 31, 2020, 04:09:43 PM
Holy cow! There were 210 submissions....
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 31, 2020, 04:13:15 PM
Ah, well,  better luck next time....
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 01, 2020, 06:57:08 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 31, 2020, 04:13:15 PM
Ah, well,  better luck next time....

To quote Boris Badenov: "RASKOLNIKOV!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 01, 2020, 07:14:33 AM
(* chortle *)

Received an acknowledgement of my submission from the Royal College of Organists.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 02, 2020, 10:34:43 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 01, 2020, 07:14:33 AM
(* chortle *)

Received an acknowledgement of my submission from the Royal College of Organists.

Perhaps they have better ears than those other guys!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Scion7 on September 13, 2020, 10:09:07 AM
(https://i.postimg.cc/657hBPKc/bb.jpg)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 13, 2020, 11:53:13 AM
Done.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Scion7 on September 20, 2020, 08:46:14 AM
I'm waiting for you to become inspired and compose:

In memoria dell'intera popolazione di Helsinki dopo la corona, for chorus & orchestra, Op.179

dedicated to 71dB, posthumous
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 21, 2020, 01:58:40 PM
The last I had opened (and worked in) Sibelius was 28 August.

I've broken the ice with a bagatelle
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 31, 2020, 02:29:34 PM
I haven't made a "video" in an age ... recording just in of the flute/alto sax arrangement of Zen on the Wing.
https://www.youtube.com/v/GOHWRIieU4M
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 01, 2020, 07:39:43 AM
And, the flute/alto sax arrangement of Considering My Bliss Options.
https://www.youtube.com/v/YtUsw5eE2Sw
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Rons_talking on November 07, 2020, 04:34:46 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 01, 2020, 07:39:43 AM
And, the flute/alto sax arrangement of Considering My Bliss Options.
https://www.youtube.com/v/YtUsw5eE2Sw
Nice work, Karl! The two instruments are well balanced.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 07, 2020, 06:49:55 AM
Thanks, Ron!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: pjme on November 08, 2020, 06:43:43 AM
After listening to "Considering my bliss options" I was reminded (long & complicated story via a little, famous Dutch rhyme...) of this (fragment) of the German "Ballade der großen Müdigkeit..."

Ich möchte meine ersten Worte lallen
und schlummern ohne Wissen, ohne Ziel.
Ach alles, was ich weiß, ist mir zu viel.
Ich bin von großer Müdigkeit befallen.

Ich möcht´ hinüber sinken in die Kissen,
ich möcht´ dorthin, wohin ich geh, nicht gehn,
ich möchte alles, was ich seh, nicht sehn,
ich möchte alles, was ich weiß, nicht wissen,

ich möchte alles, was ich fühl, nicht fühlen
und ganz allein sein ... Nein, nicht ganz allein:
ich möchte gern zwei kleine Hunde sein
und miteinander spielen.

Friedrich Torberg (1938)

Zwei kleine Hunde - a flute and a sax?


Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 08, 2020, 07:17:14 AM
Hah! twee kleine honden.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 10, 2020, 03:40:47 PM
We're in the final production crunch for Triad's (https://www.triadchoir.org/) experimental "virtual concert which will stream on YouTube 8pm Chowder Time, Sat 21 Nov (https://www.triadchoir.org/concert-info).


I wrote The Last Invocation as pretty much a straight choir SATB + piano piece.  That said, in our present circs of the singers recording themselves individually, and mixing the lot, tidy alignment is an elusive target ... yesterday and today I decided to read that not as a problem, but as an opportunity.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 15, 2020, 06:17:45 AM
I found that the Triad tasks plus the physical demands of my therapy proved too much, and I had to apply the brakes. My Triad colleagues are super supportive, so we made arrangements, and I have been resting and re-charging.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 17, 2020, 02:37:48 PM
Hello Friends, Family, and Fans,

As you may know, I am a founding member of Triad: Boston's Choral Collective (https://www.good-music-guide.com/community/triadchoir.org). After canceling our live concert last spring, we are excited to be bringing to life our first virtual concert!

I hope you will join us for our fall concert from the comfort of your own home, wherever you are. We will stream the concert on our YouTube channel at 8pm [Boston, MA time] on Saturday, November 21, 2020. It will also be available afterwards.

To receive an email with the link to the concert stream and to a pre-reception a half hour before, please RSVP here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScpkTvL2BXO4tMzUTD0946XR5mLThFy2RYv3ycYpU7yOeoo-Q/viewform (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScpkTvL2BXO4tMzUTD0946XR5mLThFy2RYv3ycYpU7yOeoo-Q/viewform)

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We chose the title for this concert (I Made a Harp of Disaster) , meant to be given as a live, in-person performance last spring, before we had any inkling of how our lives would change. It has turned out to be extremely apt. From a poem by Louise Glück, who recently won the Pulitzer Prize, the words resonated with us as musicians making art in an imperfect world.

The disaster has shifted, but we continue to make music. We are assembling recorded tracks remotely, and are thrilled to present works both old and new. As a new music ensemble, we have adapted quickly to the new conditions -- our composers have written new pieces designed to be assembled from our individual contributions.

Our concert presentation will include video program notes and various video imaginings to accompany our singing.

By signing up using this form, we will email you the link to the concert and to a Zoom pre-reception, starting at 7:30, before the concert, where you can meet the artists.

You can visit triadchoir.org to see the concert program and notes.

Musically Yours,
Karl
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on November 17, 2020, 05:28:38 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 15, 2020, 06:17:45 AM
I found that the Triad tasks plus the physical demands of my therapy proved too much, and I had to apply the brakes. My Triad colleagues are super supportive, so we made arrangements, and I have been resting and re-charging.

Always a good idea to pace yourself. I hope your health continues to improve.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 21, 2020, 05:11:25 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBGTeA8Rikg
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on November 21, 2020, 05:17:10 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 21, 2020, 05:11:25 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBGTeA8Rikg
A lovely concert, Karl! Thanks for the invite.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 21, 2020, 07:23:58 PM
Thanks, Karlo!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 11, 2020, 05:40:02 PM
Start of a new duet for flute and alto sax
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Rons_talking on December 18, 2020, 07:07:19 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 21, 2020, 05:11:25 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBGTeA8Rikg

Wow! That's some counterpoint you have going on your piece, Karl. It reminds me of Elliot Carter!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 03, 2021, 12:25:41 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 11, 2020, 05:40:02 PM
Start of a new duet for flute and alto sax

About time I resumed work on this.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 04, 2021, 05:23:15 PM
And, with today's work
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 05, 2021, 03:28:58 PM
Call it two minutes and a quarter now.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 08, 2021, 05:15:31 AM
Had a follow-up with my neurologist today. He finds that I look very good. He wants to see me behind the wheel again, and I think it's a great idea.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: André on January 08, 2021, 07:54:08 AM
Fantastic, Karl !  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 08, 2021, 11:11:29 AM
Merci!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: ritter on January 08, 2021, 11:59:24 AM
Quote from: André on January 08, 2021, 07:54:08 AM
Fantastic, Karl !  :)
A big +1!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 08, 2021, 12:00:06 PM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Iota on January 08, 2021, 12:58:25 PM
Sounds encouraging, good luck!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 08, 2021, 04:58:30 PM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 03, 2021, 07:33:12 PM
Had a nice Zoom call with my old conductor friend. I wanted to share with him that there look to be two more performances of Out in the Sun (though I don't know just when) at the University of Michigan (this will be the third performance of the piece there) and the University of Indiana. I knew that his orchestral programming is backed up thanks to the indefinite lockdown. Still it was highly gratifying that he assured me that he hasn't forgotten about White Nights.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on February 04, 2021, 04:04:46 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 03, 2021, 07:33:12 PM
Had a nice Zoom call with my old conductor friend. I wanted to share with him that there look to be two more performances of Out in the Sun (though I don't know just when) at the University of Michigan (this will be the third performance of the piece there) and the University of Indiana. I knew that his orchestral programming is backed up thanks to the indefinite lockdown. Still it was highly gratifying that he assured me that he hasn't forgotten about White Nights.

I remember quite vividly that fine performance: we went to Ann Arbor, back when we lived in Toledo!


White Nights ought to be premiered in Russia at the Bolshoi Ballet!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on February 04, 2021, 07:43:10 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 03, 2021, 07:33:12 PM
Had a nice Zoom call with my old conductor friend. I wanted to share with him that there look to be two more performances of Out in the Sun (though I don't know just when) at the University of Michigan (this will be the third performance of the piece there) and the University of Indiana. I knew that his orchestral programming is backed up thanks to the indefinite lockdown. Still it was highly gratifying that he assured me that he hasn't forgotten about White Nights.

Very nice, Karl. :) It's great to read that White Nights could get a performance. 8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 04, 2021, 07:45:54 AM
Quote from: Cato on February 04, 2021, 04:04:46 AM
I remember quite vividly that fine performance: we went to Ann Arbor, back when we lived in Toledo!


White Nights ought to be premiered in Russia at the Bolshoi Ballet!

I can dream, can't I?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 15, 2021, 12:45:27 PM
Whither Now the Heart? (https://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2021/02/whither-now-heart.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 16, 2021, 05:43:25 PM
Well, I have at last made a proper start on the Op 169 № 3
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 16, 2021, 07:04:38 PM
And, at last, got back to work on the Duo
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 17, 2021, 07:31:53 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 16, 2021, 05:43:25 PM
Well, I have at last made a proper start on the Op 169 № 3

And good progress today.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 18, 2021, 01:03:34 PM
The Duo is done!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 18, 2021, 04:27:07 PM
And the  Op 169 № 3 is done, as well!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Rons_talking on February 19, 2021, 04:01:45 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 18, 2021, 04:27:07 PM
And the  Op 169 № 3 is done, as well!
Very nice!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 19, 2021, 07:27:33 AM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: ritter on February 19, 2021, 08:41:40 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 18, 2021, 01:03:34 PM
The Duo is done!
Great! Congratulations!  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 19, 2021, 09:59:10 AM
Muchas gracias!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 23, 2021, 03:21:33 PM
And now the Opus 169 #4
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 24, 2021, 01:37:53 PM
At  7:30PM (Florida time) on Saturday the Choral Union and the University Singers of Jacksonville University will sing a program under the direction of my friend Julian Bryson, which will include my piece, The Last Invocation.
The concert will be livestreamed via Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiWar0bd0Ymfm937J8Dzb_w)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 24, 2021, 06:58:21 PM
At last, back at work on The Heart. Disregard p.5 and on, all empty staves.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 25, 2021, 07:11:31 PM
Disregard p.7 and on, all empty staves.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on February 27, 2021, 03:27:33 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 24, 2021, 01:37:53 PM
At  7:30PM (Florida time) on Saturday the Choral Union and the University Singers of Jacksonville University will sing a program under the direction of my friend Julian Bryson, which will include my piece, The Last Invocation.
The concert will be livestreamed via Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiWar0bd0Ymfm937J8Dzb_w)

25 minutes to go!


Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 23, 2021, 03:21:33 PM

And now the Opus 169 #4



Another gemstone for Karl's already glittering oeuvre! 


Note the meditative, bittersweet atmosphere: bars 27 ff. and bars 52 ff. were especially intriguing to the ear.


Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 24, 2021, 06:58:21 PM

At last, back at work on The Heart.



What a band Karl has constructed here!   Some of my favorite timbres: Alto Flute, English Horn, Bass Clarinet, Bass Saxophone, Euphonium!   I told Karl that the 4 Flute/Bass Clarinet section (bars 33 ff.) was an ear-grabber! 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 27, 2021, 04:49:04 PM
Many thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 27, 2021, 04:56:42 PM
Quote from: Cato on February 27, 2021, 03:27:33 PM
25 minutes to go!

Alas, sound issues crept in, and at last seemed unrecoverable.  Good to see you there, Davey!  Thanks for the support!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on February 27, 2021, 05:08:28 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 27, 2021, 04:56:42 PM
Alas, sound issues crept in, and at last seemed unrecoverable.  Good to see you there, Davey!  Thanks for the support!

Yeah your piece survived, the audio problems happened after that.  It sounds like they had the Zoom call occurring in the lobby and didn't think about how they broadcast it.  They were capturing both audio feeds which included Fahad's signal with a delay in the lobby along with his original feed.  All they had to do was either mute or disable their audio in the lobby while he was talking and then it would have been fine.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: vandermolen on February 28, 2021, 04:13:56 AM
I've just been enjoying the eloquent organ work 'Fancy on Psalm 80' on You Tube and I shall be returning to it. The theme is going round my head now!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 28, 2021, 05:29:35 AM
Quote from: vandermolen on February 28, 2021, 04:13:56 AM
I've just been enjoying the eloquent organ work 'Fancy on Psalm 80' on You Tube and I shall be returning to it. The theme is going round my head now!

Thanks, Jeffrey!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 28, 2021, 05:14:54 PM
More work today: I've reached the 4-minute mark, so officially one-third done (at least, by the current plan)
Al the music is on pp.1-10 of the present score
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 03, 2021, 01:08:56 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 28, 2021, 05:14:54 PM
More work today: I've reached the 4-minute mark, so officially one-third done (at least, by the current plan)
Al the music is on pp.1-10 of the present score

You may note that all the percussion staves are "dead air."  I intended from the start to have the percussion sit this movement out. However, wishing to keep my options open, I'm not deleting those insts just yet.

Work on The Heart was briefly interrupted by the mechanical work of re-building the score for a two-part choral setting of a Psalm I wrote 22 years ago and dedicated to my wife. (my Op. 42, Ps. 34)  That was back when I was still using Finale ... so that by now, I have no soft copy of it.  But, I needed a Sibelius file to send to Lux Nova Press, as my old friend Houston plans to have his choir sing it.

It is a great feeling, to revisit a piece you wrote 22 years before, and to find that you still own it entirely.

That made me think of a different Psalm setting of mine that I also really like (my Op. 47, Ps. 145) when I have finished The Heart, I shall celebrate by rebuilding that score.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 04, 2021, 06:12:49 PM
Approaching the six-minute mark
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: springrite on March 04, 2021, 06:28:41 PM
I am already jumping the gun and envisioning a Karl Henning's Symphony of Psalms...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 04, 2021, 06:49:12 PM
Quote from: springrite on March 04, 2021, 06:28:41 PM
I am already jumping the gun and envisioning a Karl Henning's Symphony of Psalms...

You know, should there be an occasion....
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 06, 2021, 11:48:52 AM
Just about nine minutes. The end is drawing into sight
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 07, 2021, 06:28:30 PM
At ten minutes, now
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 21, 2021, 05:20:14 PM
The next Opus 169 piece is done: #5 Be thou our guide while life shall last, for Heinrich at King's Chapel
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 22, 2021, 05:27:55 PM
A start on Op 169 # 6
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 24, 2021, 05:43:43 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 22, 2021, 05:27:55 PMA start on Op 169 # 6
Having brought myself to a question mark  (so to speak) in the organ piece, I took up where I left off with The Heart.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 25, 2021, 01:16:14 PM
I think I have finished The Heart (the PDF of the score is too large a file to attach.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Florestan on March 25, 2021, 01:43:48 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 25, 2021, 01:16:14 PM
I think I have finished The Heart (the PDF of the score is too large a file to attach.

I'm so glad that you are back in business and seem to have recovered completely, Karl. Stay safe and keep up the good work!

And please --- don't forget about Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner.  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on March 25, 2021, 01:47:53 PM
Quote from: Florestan on March 25, 2021, 01:43:48 PM
I'm so glad that you are back in business and seem to have recovered completely, Karl. Stay safe and keep up the good work!
Hear, hear!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 25, 2021, 02:57:45 PM
Thanks, gents!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 25, 2021, 07:39:53 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 25, 2021, 01:16:14 PM
I think I have finished The Heart (the PDF of the score is too large a file to attach.

MIDI (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1puidCtxM1hWKsrGyg2h0VRWr5my25s7k/view?usp=sharing)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 26, 2021, 05:56:29 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 25, 2021, 07:39:53 PM
MIDI (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1puidCtxM1hWKsrGyg2h0VRWr5my25s7k/view?usp=sharing)

Well, I seem unwilling to release it just yet. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2021/03/movement-2-done.html) (That said, I've sent the score to two conductor friends, and I am highly interested to see what they think of this initial ending.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on March 27, 2021, 08:18:39 AM
Quote from: North Star on March 25, 2021, 01:47:53 PM
Hear, hear!
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 25, 2021, 02:57:45 PM
Thanks, gents!

For a second I thought this was a two words post game thread!  Congrats Karl on getting back in the saddle.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 27, 2021, 12:15:42 PM
Cheers!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on March 28, 2021, 04:28:38 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 26, 2021, 05:56:29 PM
Well, I seem unwilling to release it just yet. (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2021/03/movement-2-done.html) (That said, I've sent the score to two conductor friends, and I am highly interested to see what they think of this initial ending.

Karl has let me examine the development of the movement over the last weeks: the score is a mosaic of wit, solemnity, surprises, and enigmas, not unlike a Roman mosaic floor with curling, interwoven abstract lines guiding the eyes to observe pictures of scenes from Life.

The sections Cardio-Buoyancy and Zhenya's Icon are especially evocative, and allow me to note the avoidance of any ba-Boom, ba-Boom "heartbeats" in the score!    8)

The orchestration is exquisite, a "concerto for wind orchestra" where individuals and sections have their moment in the spotlight.  That aspect is not an artificial imposition, however, as everything evolves naturally from the music itself.
 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 28, 2021, 06:51:51 PM
MIDI with revisions. (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gyvLY5PTT-4rVxVxwIADj7fWgEeRcM_N/view?usp=sharing)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on March 29, 2021, 03:35:31 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 25, 2021, 07:39:53 PM
MIDI (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1puidCtxM1hWKsrGyg2h0VRWr5my25s7k/view?usp=sharing)


I have downloaded and listened to The Heart. I congratulate you Karl on both the conception and execution of the composition.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 29, 2021, 05:32:23 AM
Many thanks, Cato & Fergus!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 31, 2021, 08:04:00 PM
Op. 169/6 done
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 01, 2021, 04:36:44 PM
https://www.youtube.com/v/egru61LZWTc
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 14, 2021, 05:14:34 PM
https://www.youtube.com/v/EPlXCpB7oL0
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Florestan on April 16, 2021, 01:53:23 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 14, 2021, 05:14:34 PM
https://www.youtube.com/v/EPlXCpB7oL0

Brilliant idea! Bravo, maestro!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on April 16, 2021, 08:32:14 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 14, 2021, 05:14:34 PM
https://www.youtube.com/v/EPlXCpB7oL0

This is beautiful, Karl. I enjoyed it. From the other music of your's that I've heard, it sounds rather uncharacteristic and unexpected. As someone who is basically obsessed with harmony and who is always listening out for this particular element in music it seems, I thought many of the chordal voicings in the piano accompaniment were lovely.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 17, 2021, 07:38:48 AM
Thanks, friends!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Florestan on April 17, 2021, 07:47:56 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on April 16, 2021, 08:32:14 PM
This is beautiful, Karl. I enjoyed it. From the other music of your's that I've heard, it sounds rather uncharacteristic and unexpected.

Why would you say that, John? I've always thought that Karl had a real knack for choral music.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: North Star on April 17, 2021, 01:40:43 PM
It's a beauty, Karl - nice to hear it again.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 17, 2021, 04:16:50 PM
Cheers, Karlo!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on April 17, 2021, 09:28:39 PM
Quote from: Florestan on April 17, 2021, 07:47:56 AM
Why would you say that, John? I've always thought that Karl had a real knack for choral music.

Ah, but I used the phrase 'other music of his that I've heard'. Truth be told, I haven't heard a lot of Henning's choral music and I was referring to the pieces that are more stark in their sparsity.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: vandermolen on April 17, 2021, 11:29:55 PM
Quote from: Florestan on April 16, 2021, 01:53:23 AM
Brilliant idea! Bravo, maestro!
+1
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Florestan on April 18, 2021, 12:11:56 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on April 17, 2021, 09:28:39 PM
Ah, but I used the phrase 'other music of his that I've heard'. Truth be told, I haven't heard a lot of Henning's choral music and I was referring to the pieces that are more stark in their sparsity.

Ah, okay, got it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on April 19, 2021, 06:33:01 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 14, 2021, 05:14:34 PM
https://www.youtube.com/v/EPlXCpB7oL0


An excellent performance of an excellent composition for choir!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 19, 2021, 08:58:55 AM
Coming soon: Verb-Blur.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on April 19, 2021, 02:01:16 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 19, 2021, 08:58:55 AM
Coming soon: Verb-Blur.

WATCH THIS SPACE!!!  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 23, 2021, 06:41:49 PM
A start on the Op. 169 № 7 based on Vaughan Williams's Down Ampney
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 23, 2021, 06:48:17 PM
Quote from: Cato on April 19, 2021, 02:01:16 PM
WATCH THIS SPACE!!!  ;)

The concert will be live-streamed Tuesday 27 Apr at 7:30 PM, Chowder Time. On this YouTube channel. (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiWar0bd0Ymfm937J8Dzb_w)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 27, 2021, 03:42:31 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 23, 2021, 06:48:17 PM

The concert will be live-streamed Tuesday 27 Apr at 7:30 PM, Chowder Time. On this YouTube channel. (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiWar0bd0Ymfm937J8Dzb_w)

Show-time!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on April 28, 2021, 02:48:44 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 27, 2021, 03:42:31 PM
Show-time!

Listening with headphones was the key!  ;)

Excellent performance of Karl's wonderful work Verb-Blur

For Karl's work, go to 38:50 on the YouTube video!  The YouTube video also has a link to all the texts used in the concert.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 28, 2021, 04:29:21 AM
A thoroughly fine program, and I am very pleased with Verb-Blur!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on May 02, 2021, 11:09:05 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 28, 2021, 04:29:21 AM
A thoroughly fine program, and I am very pleased with Verb-Blur!

Here is the concert, which so far is NOT on the Jacksonville University channel:

Go to c. 38:40 for the opening:

https://www.youtube.com/v/wiYWQBf8FrI
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 03, 2021, 06:34:53 PM
Well, in the past two days, I have applied for two different commissions.  Not that I have any great expectation of being chosen, but because I have strong music to send in, so if they reject me, at least they know my musical mettle.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on May 04, 2021, 03:45:24 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 03, 2021, 06:34:53 PM
Well, in the past two days, I have applied for two different commissions.  Not that I have any great expectation of being chosen, but because I have strong music to send in, so if they reject me, at least they know my musical mettle.

If they reject you, their rejection may qualify as evidence against their musical taste! 

The opposite of Edward Gibbon's statement about the poetry of Ausonius: "The poetical fame of Ausonius condemns the taste of his age."   ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on May 10, 2021, 05:46:19 AM
Two people who listened to Verb-Blur sent the following:

"That music was so...well, just COOL...The conductor was absolutely right, it's to be experienced like rain falling in random patterns.  Your poem was perfect for the composer's music!  I really enjoyed it, thank you!"

And

"The music put me into a fugue state: (Karl Henning) really got into the heart of the words. It truly is a fantastic poem with music to match!"

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 10, 2021, 06:13:18 AM
How wonderful to have such enthusiastic listeners!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 27, 2021, 04:01:57 PM
I'll call this big news, even while I do not know what kind of money it will mean (and face it, any money for a new piece is good money): my friend and colleague Orlando Cela (http://orlandocela.com/) (Music Director of the Lowell Chamber Orchestra (https://lowellchamberorchestra.org/)) is commissioning a piece for an October event celebrating local boy Jack Kerouac, on the eve of his
centenary.  Presently looking for a text.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 27, 2021, 06:45:30 PM
In other news, I picked up a ball which I had dropped.  An acquaintance I've met in the Real World pinged me on Facebook in November 2014, requesting a sound file of I Sang to the Sky & Day Broke. I was pretty sure I had the recording of the NEC Wind Ensemble reading, but it was going to take hunting.  I saw recently that he's taken a new position here in New England, so I went to Messenger, meaning to reach out ... and saw his (unfulfilled) request.  By chance, I had recently located the sound file, so I sent it at last.  He wrote back today:  Hi Karl,
That is a beautiful piece. Thanks for sharing it. I'll keep you in mind as I'm programming for my ensembles in Maine next year.
I apologize that my response won't do it justice right now as I'm frantically getting ready to relocate cross-country.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on May 28, 2021, 03:11:11 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 27, 2021, 04:01:57 PM
I'll call this big news, even while I do not know what kind of money it will mean (and face it, any money for a new piece is good money): my friend and colleague Orlando Cela (http://orlandocela.com/) (Music Director of the Lowell Chamber Orchestra (https://lowellchamberorchestra.org/)) is commissioning a piece for an October event celebrating local boy Jack Kerouac, on the eve of his
centenary.  Presently looking for a text.

That is excellent news, Maestro  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 28, 2021, 03:48:16 AM
Grazie.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: steve ridgway on May 28, 2021, 09:02:55 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 27, 2021, 04:01:57 PM
I'll call this big news, even while I do not know what kind of money it will mean (and face it, any money for a new piece is good money): my friend and colleague Orlando Cela (http://orlandocela.com/) (Music Director of the Lowell Chamber Orchestra (https://lowellchamberorchestra.org/)) is commissioning a piece for an October event celebrating local boy Jack Kerouac, on the eve of his
centenary.  Presently looking for a text.

Found on Wikipedia - "Mexico City Blues," a collection of poems published in 1959, is made up of 242 choruses following the rhythms of jazz.  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 28, 2021, 06:12:00 PM
Quote from: steve ridgway on May 28, 2021, 09:02:55 AM
Found on Wikipedia - "Mexico City Blues," a collection of poems published in 1959, is made up of 242 choruses following the rhythms of jazz.  ;)

I'm ahead of you, Steve, but I do appreciate the msg.

I'm poking through both The Dharma Bums and Mexico City Blues.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on May 28, 2021, 08:26:22 PM
Great to hear, Karl! Hoping more commissions come your way!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 29, 2021, 05:37:01 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 23, 2021, 06:41:49 PM
A start on the Op. 169 № 7 based on Vaughan Williams's Down Ampney

High time I picked this back up.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 30, 2021, 02:09:00 PM
Yet more work on  the Op. 169 № 7
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 31, 2021, 01:36:27 PM
Well, the Op. 169 № 7 is done
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 31, 2021, 01:42:42 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 27, 2021, 04:01:57 PM
I'll call this big news, even while I do not know what kind of money it will mean (and face it, any money for a new piece is good money): my friend and colleague Orlando Cela (http://orlandocela.com/) (Music Director of the Lowell Chamber Orchestra (https://lowellchamberorchestra.org/)) is commissioning a piece for an October event celebrating local boy Jack Kerouac, on the eve of his
centenary.  Presently looking for a text.

Instrumentation will be pf/fl/cl/vc & soprano
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on June 01, 2021, 08:08:19 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 31, 2021, 01:42:42 PM
Instrumentation will be pf/fl/cl/vc & soprano

Very nice, so I'm assuming you'll be using text from a Kerouac work?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 01, 2021, 08:09:58 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on June 01, 2021, 08:08:19 PM
Very nice, so I'm assuming you'll be using text from a Kerouac work?

Assembling a text from both The Dharma Bums and Mexico City Blues, John.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on June 01, 2021, 08:29:35 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 01, 2021, 08:09:58 PM
Assembling a text from both The Dharma Bums and Mexico City Blues, John.

8) Sounds like this will a fascinating work. Good luck!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 03, 2021, 06:05:54 PM
Well, here is something mildly amusing I did this evening: today I learnt of a call for orchestral scores. As the call said they would consider pieces for string orchestra as well, I felt that I wanted to submit the string choir version of Misapprehension. Why not, right?  The call specifies that the piece should be 6 - 12 minutes in length.  The mp3 of Misapprehension runs 5:58.  Not wanting to submit the piece such that it was just possible they'd disqualify a piece whose MIDI realization falls just shy of 6' (which would be stupid, right? Because any actual performance would "breathe" and run longer— I inserted three mm. in the middle, so that the new running time of the mp3 is 6:06.

Curious? Here's (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1baDoQ1Q5FdMpgSFAncCtagqI7rpLKcy_/view?usp=sharing) the result.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: TheGSMoeller on June 03, 2021, 07:55:28 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 03, 2021, 06:05:54 PM
Well, here is something mildly amusing I did this evening: today I learnt of a call for orchestral scores. As the call said they would consider pieces for string orchestra as well, I felt that I wanted to submit the string choir version of Misapprehension. Why not, right?  The call specifies that the piece should be 6 - 12 minutes in length.  The mp3 of Misapprehension runs 5:58.  Not wanting to submit the piece such that it was just possible they'd disqualify a piece whose MIDI realization falls just shy of 6' (which would be stupid, right? Because any actual performance would "breathe" and run longer— I inserted three mm. in the middle, so that the new running time of the mp3 is 6:06.

Curious? Here's (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1baDoQ1Q5FdMpgSFAncCtagqI7rpLKcy_/view?usp=sharing) the result.

Bravo, Karl, sounds great! And I would love to hear that performed by a live string ensemble, I know you'll keep us all informed. 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 04, 2021, 10:48:48 AM
Cheers, Greg!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 04, 2021, 06:57:38 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 25, 2021, 01:16:14 PM
I think I have finished The Heart (the PDF of the score is too large a file to attach.

At last, I've made a start on The Lungs ... albeit only the 15-second percussion intro.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 06, 2021, 03:51:03 PM
The score today
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 12, 2021, 12:48:01 PM
Finally back to work on The Lungs. I've reached the one-minute mark.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on June 14, 2021, 03:03:03 PM
I have been increasingly fascinated by the Ivesian roots of this work, from the concept itself to the sound-world of the symphony, which is not something Charles Ives would necessarily have composed, but is something whose embrace of expressive dissonance he would have blessed! 

While reviewing the symphony quickly, I kept thinking of "Waldo," the backward-looking critic created by Ives whom he intends on shocking continuously with his dissonant enterprises: "Take your dissonance like a man!"  This is not to say that Karl's symphony is constantly looking to shock the listener, but rather wants the listeners to expand their aural horizons and hear what the dissonance expresses, rather than worrying about the dissonance itself.

Two quick examples from the Second Movement (The Heart): the marvelous motto theme is punctuated several times by a rather growling chord not born of traditional harmony (bars 13, 20, and 28-29), and then one hears 4 flutes and bass clarinet in a "hymn from a different universe" in bars 34-36.  To the careful listener who has accepted the nature of the piece from the beginning, what these things can evoke transcends their dissonant character, i.e. the musical conjuring of emotion will suppress the impulse to shake a fist at a non-traditional harmonization.  There is a great beauty in surrendering to the composer's Klangwelt and experiencing, so to speak, the Physics of Another Universe.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 14, 2021, 03:21:49 PM
Quote from: Cato on June 14, 2021, 03:03:03 PM
I have been increasingly fascinated by the Ivesian roots of this work, from the concept itself to the sound-world of the symphony, which is not something Charles Ives would necessarily have composed, but is something whose embrace of expressive dissonance he would have blessed! 

While reviewing the symphony quickly, I kept thinking of "Waldo," the backward-looking critic created by Ives whom he intends on shocking continuously with his dissonant enterprises: "Take your dissonance like a man!"  This is not to say that Karl's symphony is constantly looking to shock the listener, but rather wants the listeners to expand their aural horizons and hear what the dissonance expresses, rather than worrying about the dissonance itself.

Two quick examples from the Second Movement (The Heart): the marvelous motto theme is punctuated several times by a rather growling chord not born of traditional harmony (bars 13, 20, and 28-29), and then one hears 4 flutes and bass clarinet in a "hymn from a different universe" in bars 34-36.  To the careful listener who has accepted the nature of the piece from the beginning, what these things can evoke transcends their dissonant character, i.e. the musical conjuring of emotion will suppress the impulse to shake a fist at a non-traditional harmonization.  There is a great beauty in surrendering to the composer's Klangwelt and experiencing, so to speak, the Physics of Another Universe.

Warm thanks, sir! When I had coffee with my clarinetist friend (a member of the group "for whom" I am writing it—if the MD ever returns my messages) he did not say that he found it forbidding, only a challenge.  He also said, "The style and vigor of your symphony makes me think of Hindemith" ("I mean that as a compliment," he added, though that is indeed how I took it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 14, 2021, 07:18:34 PM
Pushing along ....
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 15, 2021, 06:20:02 PM
I have decided (I don't think this is a new decision) that my target duration for the Lungs is 6'30" which wil make for the entire Symphony running somewhere in the 26-28' range.  Nearing the halfway point.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 17, 2021, 04:59:41 PM
Half done, and I'm taking the night off.  Tomorrow is a no-composition day, too: PT.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 25, 2021, 07:33:04 PM
I believe I have finished The Lungs.  Not sure how it happened (I don't recall having much trouble with the first two movements) but the score needs serious typographic clean-up.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on June 26, 2021, 02:20:13 AM
Good news, Karl. I assume that you are happy with it?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 26, 2021, 06:36:04 AM
Quote from: aligreto on June 26, 2021, 02:20:13 AM
Good news, Karl. I assume that you are happy with it?

I'm in my (usually relatively brief) stage of "Is there anything which wants adjustment?" but overall I am very happy with it, indeed, Fergus, thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: krummholz on June 26, 2021, 07:07:49 AM
Would love to hear even a demo of this, Karl.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 26, 2021, 08:37:20 AM
Quote from: krummholz on June 26, 2021, 07:07:49 AM
Would love to hear even a demo of this, Karl.

Check PM
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: krummholz on June 26, 2021, 06:59:48 PM
Received and listened to... though only once so far. I'll need to listen again before commenting much, but right off I really like the use of percussion and the lyrical wind theme that emerges later on. The MIDI rendering makes it difficult to discern which instruments were intended in many places... but that can't really be helped unless you have something like NotePerformer.

I gather this is one movement of a symphony?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 27, 2021, 02:44:09 AM
Quote from: krummholz on June 26, 2021, 06:59:48 PM
Received and listened to... though only once so far. I'll need to listen again before commenting much, but right off I really like the use of percussion and the lyrical wind theme that emerges later on. The MIDI rendering makes it difficult to discern which instruments were intended in many places... but that can't really be helped unless you have something like NotePerformer.

I gather this is one movement of a symphony?

It is.  These are the first two:

https://www.youtube.com/v/HAK0BwHRTxM

https://www.youtube.com/v/egru61LZWTc
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on June 27, 2021, 04:08:41 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 26, 2021, 06:36:04 AM
I'm in my (usually relatively brief) stage of "Is there anything which wants adjustment?" but overall I am very happy with it, indeed, Fergus, thanks!

Good to know Karl. It is an exciting piece. There is not much, if anything, that requires tweaking but then you composer guys are sometimes known to be a tad temperamental and finiky ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: steve ridgway on June 27, 2021, 06:05:02 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 27, 2021, 02:44:09 AM
It is.  These are the first two:

https://www.youtube.com/v/HAK0BwHRTxM

https://www.youtube.com/v/egru61LZWTc

Brilliant - The Nerves is like a classical version of one of my favourite rock groups. Can't wait to hear the full performance. 8)

https://www.youtube.com/v/KOpvM11YVoI
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on June 27, 2021, 07:02:04 AM
Very nice to read, Karl. A few questions for you: is this a programmatic symphony? With movements titled: The Nerves, The Heart and The Lungs, it does make one wonder. How many movements are you anticipating this symphony being? I definitely want to listen to the work once it's finished (however long that will be). Also, are you finished with White Nights?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 27, 2021, 10:20:32 AM
Quote from: aligreto on June 27, 2021, 04:08:41 AM
Good to know Karl. It is an exciting piece. There is not much, if anything, that requires tweaking but then you composer guys are sometimes known to be a tad temperamental and finiky ;D

It pleases me in a quiet way when I say I may or I may not ....
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 27, 2021, 10:21:07 AM
Quote from: steve ridgway on June 27, 2021, 06:05:02 AM
Brilliant - The Nerves is like a classical version of one of my favourite rock groups. Can't wait to hear the full performance. 8)

https://www.youtube.com/v/KOpvM11YVoI


Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 27, 2021, 10:27:48 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on June 27, 2021, 07:02:04 AM
Very nice to read, Karl. A few questions for you: is this a programmatic symphony? With movements titled: The Nerves, The Heart and The Lungs, it does make one wonder. How many movements are you anticipating this symphony being? I definitely want to listen to the work once it's finished (however long that will be). Also, are you finished with White Nights?

Happy to say John, that I wrapped up White Nights early on in the lockdown! And enormously pleased with it I am.

In a way, programmatic ... the symphony bears the whimsical subtitle Karl's Big (but happily incomplete) Map to the Body
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: krummholz on June 27, 2021, 11:06:55 AM
I just finished listening to all three of the movements so far... all very engaging! I think I like The Heart best, with its many changes of texture and wide-ranging harmonic language.

Trying to figure out what it's scored for... I hear percussion, piano, maybe some other keyboard instruments (celesta? xylophone? glockenspiel?), and wind and brass, but no strings... but it's very hard to tell from the MIDI rendition. The first few seconds of The Heart said "for band"... so is that the instrumentation for the entire work?

I'll be very interested to hear the finished work in an actual performance!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 27, 2021, 12:00:53 PM
Quote from: krummholz on June 27, 2021, 11:06:55 AM
I just finished listening to all three of the movements so far... all very engaging! I think I like The Heart best, with its many changes of texture and wide-ranging harmonic language.

Trying to figure out what it's scored for... I hear percussion, piano, maybe some other keyboard instruments (celesta? xylophone? glockenspiel?), and wind and brass, but no strings... but it's very hard to tell from the MIDI rendition. The first few seconds of The Heart said "for band"... so is that the instrumentation for the entire work?

I'll be very interested to hear the finished work in an actual performance!

Thanks, it is indeed for band, although I let the percussion "rest" in the second movement.  I suppose that is why I started The Lungs so percussively ....
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on June 27, 2021, 07:24:54 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 27, 2021, 10:27:48 AM
Happy to say John, that I wrapped up White Nights early on in the lockdown! And enormously pleased with it I am.

In a way, programmatic ... the symphony bears the whimsical subtitle Karl's Big (but happily incomplete) Map to the Body

Very nice to read, Karl. 8) Let me ask you, have there been talks about recording some of your music commercially? I could imagine some Henningsmusik on Naxos for example.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 29, 2021, 06:26:45 PM
A month-ish ago, my mind turned to an old piece, the Square Dance (https://www.karlhenning.com/info_square.htm) for clarinet quartet (I may actually have a recording of it, which I should scare up (funny to think that I wrote this 18 years ago ... anyway, I composed it back when I was still using Finale. I've found that I do not have either a Finale file of the piece, nor PDFs of the parts.  Happily I did find a PDF of the score, so my "interval" project (between completion of the band symphony and getting to work on the Kerouac piece) has been to recreate the score in Sibelius.  I am enormously happy with the piece, so I am not changing a thing. As the piece takes its twists and turns, I am joying in the memory of writing it ... the intrusion of various "found object" tunes. I'm about three-quarters done. Downing tools for the night. This was my last instrumental work before I set to work on the ballet.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: krummholz on June 29, 2021, 07:43:24 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 29, 2021, 06:26:45 PM
A month-ish ago, my mind turned to an old piece, the Square Dance (https://www.karlhenning.com/info_square.htm) for clarinet quartet (I may actually have a recording of it, which I should scare up (funny to think that I wrote this 18 years ago ... anyway, I composed it back when I was still using Finale. I've found that I do not have either a Finale file of the piece, nor PDFs of the parts.  Happily I did find a PDF of the score, so my "interval" project (between completion of the band symphony and getting to work on the Kerouac piece) has been to recreate the score in Sibelius.  I am enormously happy with the piece, so I am not changing a thing. As the piece takes its twists and turns, I am joying in the memory of writing it ... the intrusion of various "found object" tunes. I'm about three-quarters done. Downing tools for the night. This was my last instrumental work before I set to work on the ballet.

A *real* clarinet quartet, 4 clarinets, not a clarinet with some other combination of instruments! Looks like a neat piece, looking forward to hearing a recording or demo.

Out of curiosity, Karl, why did you switch from Finale?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on June 30, 2021, 02:11:53 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 29, 2021, 06:26:45 PM
A month-ish ago, my mind turned to an old piece, the Square Dance (https://www.karlhenning.com/info_square.htm) for clarinet quartet (I may actually have a recording of it, which I should scare up (funny to think that I wrote this 18 years ago ... anyway, I composed it back when I was still using Finale. I've found that I do not have either a Finale file of the piece, nor PDFs of the parts.  Happily I did find a PDF of the score, so my "interval" project (between completion of the band symphony and getting to work on the Kerouac piece) has been to recreate the score in Sibelius.  I am enormously happy with the piece, so I am not changing a thing. As the piece takes its twists and turns, I am joying in the memory of writing it ... the intrusion of various "found object" tunes. I'm about three-quarters done. Downing tools for the night. This was my last instrumental work before I set to work on the ballet.

A trait quite representative of a lot of the music that I have heard from your "pen", Karl - and may I add in a very productive, interesting and entertaining way.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on July 01, 2021, 02:11:37 AM
I just finished my thorough examination Karl's Lungs and find only the healthiest tissue!  In fact, the condition of his Lungs is so healthy it puts many other lungs to shame!

I am most enthusiastic about the flute/alto flute section at the end, especially the alto flute duet with the English horn and then the coda with the flute's soliloquy!

The Square Dance Clarinet Quartet contains an ironic, asymmetrical symmetry, and is another fine example of Karl's  never-a-dull-moment style!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 01, 2021, 08:30:18 AM
Thanks, sieur!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 04, 2021, 10:56:17 AM
White Nights flashback:

14 years ago today, I began work on the Overture, and sketched the broad structure of the ballet.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 04, 2021, 11:21:13 AM
I have decided to call the Kerouac piece The Orpheus of Lowell, Op. 172 for pf/fl/cl/vc & soprano.  Will nail the text down tomorrow.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 04, 2021, 05:26:50 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 04, 2021, 11:21:13 AM
I have decided to call the Kerouac piece The Orpheus of Lowell, Op. 172 for pf/fl/cl/vc & soprano.  Will nail the text down tomorrow.

No, I've nailed the text down today:

The Orpheus of Lowell Op. 172
Seven Choruses and a Sleepy Afterthought
for Soprano, Flute, Clarinet, Cello & Piano

Oh! for an instrument of lemon peel and steel.

XLIII.
Mexico City Bop
I got the huck bop
I got the floogle mock
I got the thiri chiribim
bitchy bitchy bitchy
batch batch
chippely Bop
Noise like that
like fall in off porches
Of Tenement Petersburg Russia Chicago O yay.
When you see,
the trumpet kind, horn
shiny in his hand, raise
it in smoke among heads he bespeaks, elucidates,
explains and drops out,
end of chorus, staring
at the final wall where in Africa the old men petered
out on their own account using their own Immemorial Salvation Mind

SLIPPITY BOP


CCXXVI

There is no Way to lose.
If there was a way,
then, when sun is shining on pond
and I go West, thou East, which one does the true sun
follow?
which one does the true one borrow?
Since neither one is the true one,
there is no true one way.
And the sun is the delusion
Of a way multiplied by two
And multiplied millionfold.
Since there is no Way, no Buddhas,
No Dharmas, no Conceptions,
Only One Ecstasy—
And Right Mindfulness
Is mindfulness that the way is No-Way—
Anyhow Sameway—
Then what am I to do
Beyond writing this instructing Poesy, ride a magic carpet
Of self ecstasy, or wait for death like the children
In the Funeral Street after the black bus has departed—
Or — what?

CCVIII.

Anciently in cities
men have been sitting
in waiting rooms
in the night bloated
with food and alcohol
waiting waiting waiting
as though the city existed not.
They are so old.
They think all alike.
I've seen them die in chairs
Quietly in cities they never planned.
Seen them sing in saloons
For muffled uproars.
Seen men in coffee houses
Shoot the opium cup
With Greeks of Brotherhood. Aztec Pulque Distributors
Rembrandtian city committees
And unions of Masons--
Shoot the sperm cup to me, Jim,
These partitioned Anglo Spanese
Singing sneerers perturbing
You in the background
Are your father's kindly buriers


XXV

Don't worry about death
Once you're there
Because it is trackless
Having no tracks to follow
You will rest where you are
In inside of the essence
But the moment I say essence
I draw that word back
And that remark—essence's
Unspoken, you can't say a word,
essence is the word for the finger
that shows us bright blankness
When we look into the God face
We see radiant irradiation
From middleless center
Of Objectless fire roe-ing
In a fieldstar all its own
Is my own, is your own,
Is not owned by Self-Owner
but found by Self-Loser—
Old Ancient teaching

XVIII.

The bottom of the repository
human mind
The Kingdom of the Mind,
The Kingdom has come.

the only thing you got free,
the Mind
Per Se Williams, the critic and author,
Slept in a rainbow
When he discovered
the perfect accommodation
of Universal Mind
in its active aspect
You'll have a Period of Golden Age
Restitution of Loss
I've had all I can Eat
Revisiting Russet towns
Of long ago
On carpets of bloody sawdust

XC.

I thought I was a phantom, me, myself,
Suffering. One night I saw
my older brother Gerard
Standing over my crib with wild
hair, as if he had just pee-visited the pail
in the hall of snores and headed back for his room
was investigatin the Grail,
Nin & Ma's bedroom,
Who slept in the same bed
and in the crib alongside.
Oily is the moment so
that phantom was my brother
only in the sense that cotton is soft,
Only in the sense that
when you die
you muffle
in your sigh
the thorny hard regret of rocks
of life-belief. I knew,
I hoped, to go be saved.

XIV.

And when they saw me
Rowin my sailin canoe
Across the lake of Dreams
In the Lotus Valley Swamp,
And arrested me
For the size of my heart,
T's' then I decided
'Don't Come Back'
They'll eat your heart alive
Every time.
But there's more blood
I shed
Outa my pumpin heart
At Teotihuacan
And everywhere else
Including Turban Block,
Lookout, Ork—
I got more water
Pissed in the Ocean
As a sailor of the several seasons
Then Sallow's Aphorism
will allow



"It's all the same thing," I heard my voice say in the void that's highly embraceable during sleep.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 14, 2021, 08:01:31 PM
Made a start on the piece for Triad, counting on basically chopping it out.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 15, 2021, 06:38:33 AM
An old friend on the Left Coast writes today: I've listened to all three movements [of the Symphony № 2 for Band], and even in MIDI, it's clear that they go from strength to strength. The conclusion is deeply moving (and it helps that MIDI does reasonably well with flute tone), and all of it is gripping. Bravissimo!! I hope your Dartmouth acquaintance will find it irresistible.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 15, 2021, 02:43:45 PM
When, so far (as it were) Score is in C
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Rons_talking on July 16, 2021, 03:15:14 AM
Quote from: steve ridgway on June 27, 2021, 06:05:02 AM
Brilliant - The Nerves is like a classical version of one of my favourite rock groups. Can't wait to hear the full performance. 8)

https://www.youtube.com/v/KOpvM11YVoI

This is the kind of semi-improv-sounding music I really like. Great!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 17, 2021, 04:37:45 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 14, 2021, 08:01:31 PM
Made a start on the piece for Triad, counting on basically chopping it out.

Even though it is what I meant to do, I'm a little surprised that I finished it in three days.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 18, 2021, 05:05:55 PM
The Triad piece done, it was time today to roll my sleeves up for Kerouac. Unusual for me—undoubtedly allied to the fact that this is a paid commission with a deadline—I sat down with my calendar and calculated that I need to compose a minute and a quarter each week, to have the piece done by 1 September. The pianist would like the piece earlier if possible, and indeed there's a good chance that once I get cooking, actual production will run ahead of these weekly guideposts. I got good work in today: The first 40 mm. are not yet finished, but I composed the voice out to the chorus's end.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 19, 2021, 01:30:39 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 18, 2021, 05:05:55 PM
The Triad piece done, it was time today to roll my sleeves up for Kerouac. Unusual for me—undoubtedly allied to the fact that this is a paid commission with a deadline—I sat down with my calendar and calculated that I need to compose a minute and a quarter each week, to have the piece done by 1 September. The pianist would like the piece earlier if possible, and indeed there's a good chance that once I get cooking, actual production will run ahead of these weekly guideposts. I got good work in today: The first 40 mm. are not yet finished, but I composed the voice out to the chorus's end.

Okay, I have finished the first chorus, and made a start on the second.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: accmacmus on July 21, 2021, 12:39:05 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 17, 2021, 04:37:45 AM
Even though it is what I meant to do, I'm a little surprised that I finished it in three days.

For what little sight reading I still have got left, I found it pleasant!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 21, 2021, 01:51:28 PM
Quote from: accmacmus on July 21, 2021, 12:39:05 PM
For what little sight reading I still have got left, I found it pleasant!

Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 22, 2021, 07:18:51 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 19, 2021, 01:30:39 PM
Okay, I have finished the first chorus, and made a start on the second.

I've finished the second chorus and the piece is already at the 3' 30" mark.  I'm half wondering if I have selected too much text, half thinking that perhaps I am on track. May strike a chorus (as it were) and re-flow the rest.  That decision may be the extent of my work tomorrow.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on July 23, 2021, 01:39:37 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 22, 2021, 07:18:51 PM
I've finished the second chorus and the piece is already at the 3' 30" mark.  I'm half wondering if I have selected too much text, half thinking that perhaps I am on track. May strike a chorus (as it were) and re-flow the rest.  That decision may be the extent of my work tomorrow.

The correct balance may become more apparent as the work progresses, Karl.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 23, 2021, 05:36:50 AM
Quote from: aligreto on July 23, 2021, 01:39:37 AM
The correct balance may become more apparent as the work progresses, Karl.

True.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 23, 2021, 05:39:43 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 22, 2021, 07:18:51 PM
I've finished the second chorus and the piece is already at the 3' 30" mark.  I'm half wondering if I have selected too much text, half thinking that perhaps I am on track. May strike a chorus (as it were) and re-flow the rest.  That decision may be the extent of my work tomorrow.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 25, 2021, 03:31:51 PM
The piece is half done.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 29, 2021, 04:26:57 PM
Listening to a streamed concert by Duo Zonda (Wei Zhao and Orlando Cela, flutes.) They're playing beautifully, but the concert opened with one of those pieces which (IMO) seems more interesting while the composer talks about it than while you listen to it.  The second piece has much more character and is withal better written. The third piece seems better still so far.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on July 29, 2021, 07:34:23 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 29, 2021, 04:26:57 PM
Listening to a streamed concert by Duo Zonda (Wei Zhao and Orlando Cela, flutes.) They're playing beautifully, but the concert opened with one of those pieces which (IMO) seems more interesting while the composer talks about it than while you listen to it.  The second piece has much more character and is withal better written. The third piece seems better still so far.

Add in a harp and they could've performed the Trio from Berlioz's L'enfance du Christ. ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 30, 2021, 04:08:54 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on July 29, 2021, 07:34:23 PM
Add in a harp and they could've performed the Trio from Berlioz's L'enfance du Christ. ;D

Not on a program of new music 8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 31, 2021, 02:16:40 PM
Once I made some necessary textual decisions, progress resumed.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 01, 2021, 10:40:33 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 31, 2021, 02:16:40 PM
Once I made some necessary textual decisions, progress resumed.

I went back to tweak some seams before proceeding with Chorus 90.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 09, 2021, 10:15:49 AM
At OT, I've been practicing with "neckwear surrogates." This is my first attempt at knotting an actual necktie since my stroke.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on August 12, 2021, 07:12:54 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 09, 2021, 10:15:49 AM
At OT, I've been practicing with "neckwear surrogates." This is my first attempt at knotting an actual necktie since my stroke.

Looks very good, Karl. Well done to you  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 12, 2021, 09:25:19 AM
Quote from: aligreto on August 12, 2021, 07:12:54 AM
Looks very good, Karl. Well done to you  8)

Thanks, Fergus. What's holding up swifter progress is the lack of sensation in my fingertips. The nerves have their own timetable, and I must be patient. Still I'll keep practicing, of course.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on August 12, 2021, 11:46:29 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 12, 2021, 09:25:19 AM
Thanks, Fergus. What's holding up swifter progress is the lack of sensation in my fingertips. The nerves have their own timetable, and I must be patient. Still I'll keep practicing, of course.

Small steps, Karl, small steps. And always onwards, my friend  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on August 12, 2021, 12:16:34 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 09, 2021, 10:15:49 AM
At OT, I've been practicing with "neckwear surrogates." This is my first attempt at knotting an actual necktie since my stroke.
Delighted to hear that your health is continually improving Karel!

By the way, do you paint?  It looks like there might be some unframed paintings on the wall (on the right as you're looking at the photo).

Best wishes,

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 12, 2021, 12:18:02 PM
Quote from: aligreto on August 12, 2021, 11:46:29 AM
Small steps, Karl, small steps. And always onwards, my friend  :)

And indeed, there is always progress! Thanks!


Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on August 12, 2021, 12:16:34 PM
Delighted to hear that your health is continually improving Karel!

By the way, do you paint?  It looks like there might be some unframed paintings on the wall (on the right as you're looking at the photo).

Best wishes,

PD


My wife and mom-in-law are the painters, PD, and their fantastic work is a constant inspiration!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on August 12, 2021, 12:19:05 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 12, 2021, 12:18:02 PM
And indeed, there is always progress! Thanks!



My wife and mom-in-law are the painters, PD, and their fantastic work is a constant inspiration!
Neat!  Wish that I could paint, so kudos to them.  :)

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 12, 2021, 12:19:30 PM
Half done with the fifth chorus, which is to say, the end is nearly in view!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 12, 2021, 12:19:45 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on August 12, 2021, 12:19:05 PM
Neat!  Wish that I could paint, so kudos to them.  :)

PD

Cheers!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 17, 2021, 06:09:59 AM
My name in pixels:

Setting Kerouac (https://lowellchamberorchestra.org/events/setting-kerouac?fbclid=IwAR1p1fBTSgYOQyckOyj8kWXO5NACqU5dE6vrfgzU8Wut6JdspABTkkhriLo)
I was hoping that the event will be streamed. The q. is not settled. The Kerouac Estate is being cagey, apparently.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 17, 2021, 04:48:22 PM
I know what I want to do with the last chorus, but I won't get to it until Thursday. I have made minor tweaks here and there.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Rons_talking on August 25, 2021, 03:23:13 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 17, 2021, 04:48:22 PM
I know what I want to do with the last chorus, but I won't get to it until Thursday. I have made minor tweaks here and there.

Nice! You really capture the feel of the text.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 25, 2021, 04:51:03 AM
Quote from: Rons_talking on August 25, 2021, 03:23:13 AM
Nice! You really capture the feel of the text.

Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 28, 2021, 02:51:24 PM
My work today was, in essence, to remember how the eraser is my friend. But I see now that I did not remember enough ... so back to erase a little more so that my work tomorrow is every bit as fresh as need be.

All work that I had done since the 17th has had to be scrubbed. That work had been rather a slog, and this fact of itself should have been my alert. My way to the final double-bar is now cleared of obstacles.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 29, 2021, 09:13:20 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 28, 2021, 02:51:24 PM
My work today was, in essence, to remember how the eraser is my friend. But I see now that I did not remember enough ... so back to erase a little more so that my work tomorrow is every bit as fresh as need be.

All work that I had done since the 17th has had to be scrubbed. That work had been rather a slog, and this fact of itself should have been my alert. My way to the final double-bar is now cleared of obstacles.

The pruning paid off: I think she's done, and she runs eight minutes, wherewith "the commish" will be pleased.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on August 29, 2021, 09:15:12 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 29, 2021, 09:13:20 AM
The pruning paid off: I think she's done, and she runs eight minutes, wherewith "the commish" will be pleased.
Good for you for knowing when it's time and appropriate to "hack away".  ;)

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 29, 2021, 09:19:03 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on August 29, 2021, 09:15:12 AM
Good for you for knowing when it's time and appropriate to "hack away".  ;)

PD

Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: VonStupp on August 29, 2021, 09:24:12 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 29, 2021, 09:13:20 AM
The pruning paid off: I think she's done, and she runs eight minutes, wherewith "the commish" will be pleased.

I have the deepest respect for composers. To my eyes it is nothing but daunting choices and decisions, and I wouldn't even know where to start nor have I ever really had the bug to do so. I could probably arrange or orchestrate to my heart's delight, but composing seems a breed of its own.

Is it initially a matter of experimentation and experience from your perspective?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 29, 2021, 09:57:53 AM
Quote from: VonStupp on August 29, 2021, 09:24:12 AM
I have the deepest respect for composers. To my eyes it is nothing but daunting choices and decisions, and I wouldn't even know where to start nor have I ever really had the bug to do so. I could probably arrange or orchestrate to my heart's delight, but composing seems a breed of its own.

Is it initially a matter of experimentation and experience from your perspective?

In the case of this piece, I began with hunting for a text. But then I was wide open, really. It is only the second time I've written for voice with chamber ensemble, and actually the first piece was an arrangement of a piano piece (the vocal setting was completely new). So, yes, a combination of plucking notes out of the generous air, and thinking what would be fun for the instrumentalists to play.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: VonStupp on August 29, 2021, 10:00:05 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 29, 2021, 09:57:53 AM
In the case of this piece, I began with hunting for a text. But then I was wide open, really. It is only the second time I've written for voice with chamber ensemble, and actually the first piece was an arrangement of a piano piece (the vocal setting was completely new). So, yes, a combination of plucking notes out of the generous air, and thinking what would be fun for the instrumentalists to play.

Nice!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on August 29, 2021, 10:23:17 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 29, 2021, 09:57:53 AM
In the case of this piece, I began with hunting for a text. But then I was wide open, really. It is only the second time I've written for voice with chamber ensemble, and actually the first piece was an arrangement of a piano piece (the vocal setting was completely new). So, yes, a combination of plucking notes out of the generous air, and thinking what would be fun for the instrumentalists to play.

I think that maestro Henning does just a tad bit more than that  :)  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 29, 2021, 10:52:33 AM
(* chortle *)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 29, 2021, 03:30:23 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 29, 2021, 09:13:20 AM
The pruning paid off: I think she's done, and she runs eight minutes, wherewith "the commish" will be pleased.

I've made a few adjustments, so very small that it is not necessary to upload a new file here. I have a couple of days to prep the parts,
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 30, 2021, 06:19:42 AM
Just a note that the pianist in the ensemble has acknowledged receipt of the score with a nice message. Here's hoping the soprano is fearless!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 30, 2021, 06:22:39 AM
And Orlando (MD of the commissioning group) just checked in. Quite prompt on both their parts, as I scheduled the email for delivery at 8AM.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on August 30, 2021, 10:53:07 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 30, 2021, 06:19:42 AM
Just a note that the pianist in the ensemble has acknowledged receipt of the score with a nice message. Here's hoping the soprano is fearless!
Well, if she's anything like this singer (and operatic character), all should go well.  :) ;)

(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-ZoEHCZE87w/hqdefault.jpg)

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 30, 2021, 02:26:12 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on August 30, 2021, 10:53:07 AM
Well, if she's anything like this singer (and operatic character), all should go well.  :) ;)

(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-ZoEHCZE87w/hqdefault.jpg)

PD


Veramente!

I've now delivered the parts (just three: flute, clarinet & cello) the pianist will play from score, and the soprano will sing from score, of course.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: krummholz on August 31, 2021, 05:04:15 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 30, 2021, 02:26:12 PM
Veramente!

I've now delivered the parts (just three: flute, clarinet & cello) the pianist will play from score, and the soprano will sing from score, of course.

Great news, Karl!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 31, 2021, 05:36:05 PM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on September 01, 2021, 03:06:45 AM
So, any idea when and how you will be able to have a performance of your new work?  And, by the way, what are you calling it?

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 01, 2021, 05:30:29 AM
Oh! The Opus 172 is The Orpheus of Lowell, on texts of Jack Kerouac, for soprano, flute (doubling alto flute) clarinet (doubling bass clarinet) cello & piano, and it will be performed 7 Oct as part of the Lowell Celebrates Kerouac (https://lowellcelebrateskerouac.org/events/2021-festival/) do.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on September 01, 2021, 07:17:24 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 01, 2021, 05:30:29 AM
Oh! The Opus 172 is The Orpheus of Lowell, on texts of Jack Kerouac, for soprano, flute (doubling alto flute) clarinet (doubling bass clarinet) cello & piano, and it will be performed 7 Oct as part of the Lowell Celebrates Kerouac (https://lowellcelebrateskerouac.org/events/2021-festival/) do.
Cool!  8)

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 04, 2021, 01:47:38 PM
Just got a lovely message from the pianist: I really like your new piece, and I think it is a very effective setting of Kerouac's text.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on September 05, 2021, 04:45:53 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 04, 2021, 01:47:38 PM
Just got a lovely message from the pianist: I really like your new piece, and I think it is a very effective setting of Kerouac's text.
Excellent!  So happy for you!

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: krummholz on September 05, 2021, 05:50:39 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 04, 2021, 01:47:38 PM
Just got a lovely message from the pianist: I really like your new piece, and I think it is a very effective setting of Kerouac's text.

Awesome!!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 05, 2021, 08:22:46 AM
Huzzah!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on September 05, 2021, 10:21:07 AM
Exciting  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on October 01, 2021, 11:44:48 AM
The Orpheus of Lowell should enthrall any audience!

Karl has sent me the opening of his latest work: I will say no more except that the beginning bars create a realm with an uncanny atmosphere!  Again, I am most enthusiastic about a work-in-progress of "HenningMusick"!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 01, 2021, 11:46:20 AM
Thanks! The Kerouac event is a week from last night!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 02, 2021, 01:03:43 PM
I'm mildly vexed over the Triad concert having been sucked into flux. The concerts were originally scheduled for 20/21 November (in line with our established cycle.) We have the fewest tenors ever, and after our first two rehearsals, it was felt that we should adjust the program to favor SAB voicing. Also, since this means a new slate of pieces, that we would push the concerts out to January (when also hopefully we may have a live audience—we were planning an online event for November) on one hand, our tenors agreed that we can still do my piece (When) with our present crew, but Peter Bloom, who was to play both alto flute for my piece and tenor sax for my friend Pam Marshall's piece, is not available for the January dates under consideration. I have asked about bumping further to February, but I've heard nothing yet. In a pinch, I guess I can just hope that the stars will align so that we can perform When in June ... but I'm mildly vexed.

Better news is that the Tuesday lunchtime concerts at King's Chapel have resumed, and the Henning Ensemble is booked for 19 April.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 04, 2021, 01:04:06 PM
Sometime over the summer, I decided that the Symphony № 3 would be in Louis's memory, and that it would be for strings only. Perhaps as late as September, I felt it should be a single movement, and run perhaps 20 minutes. The idea of writing the piece was certainly lying there in the back of my mind, but I was just a little surprised at myself when I actually set to composing. On 26 Sep the piece was not quite two minutes long. With today's work, it runs to six minutes. I'm content to just putter at it at irregular intervals. My non-stony resolution upon completing the third symphony is not even to think about a fourth until one of the first three will have been performed. But we shall see.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on October 05, 2021, 05:28:41 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 04, 2021, 01:04:06 PM
Sometime over the summer, I decided that the Symphony № 3 would be in Louis's memory, and that it would be for strings only. Perhaps as late as September, I felt it should be a single movement, and run perhaps 20 minutes. The idea of writing the piece was certainly lying there in the back of my mind, but I was just a little surprised at myself when I actually set to composing. On 26 Sep the piece was not quite two minutes long. With today's work, it runs to six minutes. I'm content to just putter at it at irregular intervals. My non-stony resolution upon completing the third symphony is not even to think about a fourth until one of the first three will have been performed. But we shall see.


I am happy that the resolution is "non-stony."   :D

Karl, can you place your Viola Sonata with the score here again?

I came across something in the archives here which needs the score!   ;)

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 05, 2021, 06:13:37 AM
The Op. 102 on Soundcloud. (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/sets/sonata-for-viola-piano-2010)

First mvt attached
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 05, 2021, 06:14:20 AM
2nd & 3rd mvts
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on October 05, 2021, 06:53:05 AM

https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/sets/sonata-for-viola-piano-2010 (https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/sets/sonata-for-viola-piano-2010)

I was shocked that over ten years have gone by!  Here is my analysis of the score, which I recently came across during the unpacking of the archives:



"In the first movement, you hear the shadow of Alban Berg in the Viola: a mysterious yearning arises from a kind of struggling non-tonal tonality.  Note that even in the first bar, in the 5:4 figure of 16ths, one hears a kind of tonality in the broken D# (= Eb) Bb (= A#) Eb (= D#) chord, and then again in bar 2, note the broken up D major scale in the 5:4 figure, nearly emphasized by the accent mark on the D after the 16th rest.  Bar 3 has the little march figure which again has an aroma of traditional tonality (F minor, starting with the C-F figure at the end of bar 2), and tells us that maybe the Viola has been wanting to be in F minor from the start, but cannot decide.  The seeming chaos in the piano, with its B/A# and D/C# in the bass, and similarly wide-spaced dissonances in the treble, would apparently not be involved, but listen carefully to the odd E major in the piano in bars 3 and 4, which the Viola picks up in its partially contrary figure at the beginning of bar 4.

The chord at the end of bar 4, with its open fifths in the piano and the Viola's minor second G#/A stubbornly refusing to accept the engagement ring from either suitor, will become very important motivically, as it is paralleled in bars 28-31, and in bars 203-205, repeated nearly verbatim in bar 41, and paralleled again in the conclusion. The minor second in the Viola can of course be heard as a variation on the major 7ths in the piano's bass at the beginning.  This idea is reinforced in bar 7 in the piano, where the bass ascends from Bb to Bb to G#, while the treble and the Viola hold an A.

Lest ye think that the little minor second is just a moment's hesitation, let me send you to bar 14, where for a moment both instruments play G#, but then the piano plays F#2/G# on the last beat, and to the Meno mosso section at bar 45, where things are seemingly in accord, with a unison on B in both instruments, but immediately we get a disagreement (Bb in the piano/A# in the Viola), followed by a C/Db and then in bar 46 we hear that G#/A, resolved into a unison to be sure, but then note the minor seconds in bars 49 and 50 (nicely played in the performance).  This is one of the more comically poignant, or poignantly comic parts of the work.

The Piu mosso section at bar 59 shows a variation on the 5:4 motif from the opening melody.  The motif is now legalized with a time signature of its own (5/16), but does return in the piano for a moment in bar 64.  Of interest rhythmically and motivically are bars 66-72: the music struggles upward through major and minor seconds for a while.  In bar 69 the 5:4 figure in the piano sets the stage for an erratic ascent from B to C, with a minor ninth crescendo in bar 72.

The delicious Slow (but with life) part (bars 83-108) shows variations on the previous motifs (bar 86 develops the 5:4 figure, and the double open fifths in bar 87),  and I like how the wide leaps in the piano presage the sudden drop in the Viola in bars 97-98.  Octaves abound, but not for long, as the music fragments to a kind of pointillism in bars 109-132.  The open-fifths-vs.-minor-second debate is heard in the piano in bar 122, just to make sure you are paying attention, and that 5:4 figure now appears as a 5:6 in the base.

And then my favorite part: the completely schizoid Piu mosso ancora! (Bars 133-176) The section continues to play with items already established, e.g. hear the bass part of the piano continue the minor/major 2nd/7th/9th patterns, while the treble plays around with the motifs introduced back in bar 95ff. and 106-107.  Listen to how they contrast with the melodic line in the Viola, with trills (136-137), emphatically accented 16ths, the 5:4 and new 6:4 figures, while the piano obediently avoids such rhythmically complexities, allowing only some syncopations.  And I must remark upon how well the premiere performance handled this section!

In bars 177 the music develops the earlier Piu mosso (bars 59-82) and drives toward a climax where a variation of the opening is proclaimed beginning at bar 201.  During this drive, note again the presence of those minor/major 2nd/7th/9th patterns: bars 189 and 194-195 are especially impressive here, the latter two bars show a minor second expanding to a third and then a fourth, leading to the open fifths in the treble in the next two bars.

As mentioned earlier, those Beethovenian chords from bar 4 return in bars 203-205.  We then hear a brilliant, condensed, and varied recapitulation of the most important parts of the entire movement (e.g. listen to the piano in bars 212-214 and in the bass only to 218 and compare it to bars 95-102, while above one hears a near apotheosis of the 5:4 figure interspersed with continual variations on it: check out e.g. bar 219 where the Viola plays an eighth-note triplet with a duplet, as well as the bass part in the piano in bars 220-221.  Bar 221 is particularly fascinating with the way motivic and rhythmic elements coalesce in the piano, before our Beethovenian chords put an end to this serious yet playful and highly expressive movement! 

Suspension Bridge: Karl has pointed out two of the building blocks of this bridge movement.  The first is a scale (see e.g. bar 85 in the piano) spanning two octaves, allowing both dissonance and a pentatonic warmth.  The second block is a "periodic rhythmic pattern which needs 73 measures of 3/2 to play out."  The listener certainly does not need to recognize either of these, but the composer sets such limits for himself as guideposts toward continual inspiration.

Ever since hearing the opening to Mahler's Tenth Symphony (on the violas!), and the long chant-like phrases in the Tenth of Shostakovich, I am a sucker for long, lonely, unaccompanied themes!  So you can predict that the unadorned 20-bar Viola theme at the start of Suspension Bridge, the Second Movement of the Viola Sonata, is something which would appeal to me.  The theme almost has a hymn-like character, and is in G with only a few, but very delicious, chromatic wanderings (e.g. the Ab-Abb in bar 5, carrying forward the minor-second motif from the previous movement). 

The piano offers an ascent from a "G" abyss in bar 20, with notes often rising in 6ths (e.g. bars 20-33) until the end of the section, where some leaps of a 7th occur.  The 6ths can be heard as inversions of the 3rds in the Viola theme (e.g. from the half-note in bar 32 to 38), providing thematic-harmonic unity in a section where the long, Adagio-Largo line needs stabilizing.  The section ends with an open fifth D-A to which A an octave lower and then a deep B octave are added.  We then hear our 5:4 friend (in assorted guises) from the First Movement, while the piano revisits (again beneath various masks) the 7th and 9th chords (e.g. bars 50-54).  The piano's music recalls bars 83-94 from the First Movement.  Of interest are the insistent duplets and triplets in the Viola, which link the music rhythmically to similar insistent figures found throughout the First Movement (bars 42-43, 56, 72, and the final bar). 

Of course, these figures are also presaging similar things in the last movement, which makes one wonder if the first two movements are not elaborately inventive variations on elements from the Tango in Boston.  As befits a middle movement named Suspension Bridge the music connects itself most impressively to both of the outer movements. 
 
To return: the piano attempts to raise the bridge with the help of the 5:4 figure going up eccentric scales, but things fall apart by bar 64, where the piano reminds us that the minor-second motif has not disappeared!  And speaking of insistent figures, there is a nearly constant F/E 7th in the bass between bars 64 and 78, while our friends (the major and minor seconds in 66-67 and 75-76, the 5:4 figure) frolic back and forth, ending with the return of a variation in Eb minor of the Viola's opening statement.

Then in bar 80, starting on G in the bass (the key of the Viola's opening), the piano starts charging upward, while the Viola also rises up a D major-minor scale played in octaves.  The section leads to a Maestoso with a series of (mostly) hexachords in the piano, wherein one picks up open and diminished fifths, 7ths, and 9ths, (e.g. bar 95 C/G/B/A#/C#/G#). These point backward (e.g. bars 83-94 in Fair Warning) and forward (e.g. bars 105-113 in the Finale).

Bars 101-120 present an enigmatic dialogue with the Viola speaking "pizzicatoly" and the piano playing 5 8th notes against 4 (cf. the 5:4 motif), with an emphasis on our motivic intervals of 2nds, 5ths, 7ths, and 9ths.  And a cadenza for the Viola – starting on G – parallels both the heaven-storming of the piano in bars 80-92 and the preceding dialogue: note how the louder triplets form one voice contrasting with a second voice of soft 16ths. 

Punctuated by the piano (fortissimo) with a hexachord (Db/Ab/C in the bass, Eb/F/Cb in the treble), the cadenza continues now with large chords on the Viola, harkening back to the piano's Maestoso section: check bar 142-143, where the minor second (C#/D) "resolves" into a F#/C/E 7th chord.  The chords also presage a similar section in the Finale (e.g. bars 105-114 in the Tango in Boston), which even occasionally uses the same chordal sequences (cf. the two chords at the beginning of bar 147 with bars 105-106 in the Tango in Boston.  A repeated chord (D/B/F#/E) ends the cadenza, and brings us to another dialogue between the two instruments, even more antiphonal than before, with an exotic array of rhythmic figures repeating the same notes, as if a Martian Morse code were being transmitted.  In fact, however, one tastes here some of the "tango-ish" aspects of the last movement. 

From this exotic soundscape we plunge downward on the piano – starting on (a high) G – while the 5:4 motif is heard in the Viola, and is soon echoed in the piano.  After the ff climax, the Viola plays a Largo version of the opening Adagio, again in a kind of key of G, with which the piano quietly and sweetly (dolce) disagrees in the final bar with a D#/C# 7th in the bass, which we easily understand, since a 7th has been heard in the bass before (on F/E in bars 64-78).  We have gone full circle, but discover that circle is actually a Möbius strip, so that we are no longer back at the beginning but somewhere else...maybe we are in Boston and ready to tango! 

Scott Joplin via Schoenberg?   8)   


Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 05, 2021, 01:34:52 PM
Revisiting this analysis makes me keen to listen to the piece again, myself.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 05, 2021, 01:41:41 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 30, 2021, 06:19:42 AM
Just a note that the pianist in the ensemble has acknowledged receipt of the score with a nice message. Here's hoping the soprano is fearless!

The soprano, Rose Hegele (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq-z53tNa-M), wrote today with a vibrato question:  I'm currently using light vibrato throughout to ensure tuning, but am using straight tone on faster notes to ensure that the text can be heard. Is this okay?

I replied: That is perfect. At the risk of opening Pandora's box, how are you finding the piece?

Rose responded: I am enjoying the piece, and I appreciate how well you support the voice, particularly your use of imitation and having different instruments in unison with the voice at different times. I also enjoy the contrast between the more outgoing and contemplative sections of Kerouac's choruses; you highlight those beautifully!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 07, 2021, 08:31:54 AM
I've learnt that the concert will be recorded.

Typically, the Lowell Chamber Orchestra concerts are livestreamed via Facebook. It is unclear to me whether this will actually be the case tonight. But if so, here is their page on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/lowellchamberorchestra/).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on October 07, 2021, 09:31:43 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 07, 2021, 08:31:54 AM
I've learnt that the concert will be recorded.

Typically, the Lowell Chamber Orchestra concerts are livestreamed via Facebook. It is unclear to me whether this will actually be the case tonight. But if so, here is their page on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/lowellchamberorchestra/).
Neat Karel!  Any ideas as to when it will be roughly in terms of the programming?

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 07, 2021, 10:08:25 AM
The event will start at 7:30 pm sharp. We will alternate between speaking and performing. The order of the works will be:

Rosenberg
Henning
Berger
Brunel

Everyone is welcome to stay for a Q&A session
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on October 07, 2021, 02:52:13 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 07, 2021, 10:08:25 AM
The event will start at 7:30 pm sharp. We will alternate between speaking and performing. The order of the works will be:

Rosenberg
Henning
Berger
Brunel

Everyone is welcome to stay for a Q&A session
Thanks for the info.  Will try and catch it!    :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on October 07, 2021, 03:25:38 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on October 07, 2021, 09:31:43 AM
Neat Karel!  Any ideas as to when it will be roughly in terms of the programming?

PD
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 07, 2021, 08:31:54 AM
I've learnt that the concert will be recorded.

Typically, the Lowell Chamber Orchestra concerts are livestreamed via Facebook. It is unclear to me whether this will actually be the case tonight. But if so, here is their page on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/lowellchamberorchestra/).

Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 07, 2021, 10:08:25 AM
The event will start at 7:30 pm sharp. We will alternate between speaking and performing. The order of the works will be:

Rosenberg
Henning
Berger
Brunel

Everyone is welcome to stay for a Q&A session
Well, it's almost time, so a heads up to all of you who are interested.  I'll try and see whether or not I can watch it on the Facebook link.  :)

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on October 07, 2021, 03:34:38 PM
AARGH!

I went to the FaceBook page for the orchestra, then to their Video page, but no live broadcast!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on October 07, 2021, 04:09:17 PM
Quote from: Cato on October 07, 2021, 03:34:38 PM
AARGH!

I went to the FaceBook page for the orchestra, then to their Video page, but no live broadcast!

Apparently the feed was late: an amateur (seemingly) is broadcasting it right now.  The singer is doing well, but it is hard to hear the words distinctly without a proper microphone.


https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=comet_rhc_widget&v=560934008546196&t=1732 (https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=comet_rhc_widget&v=560934008546196&t=1732)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 07, 2021, 05:52:42 PM
Just returned home. Did I ever have a blast!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on October 08, 2021, 01:15:36 AM
Quote from: Cato on October 07, 2021, 04:09:17 PM
Apparently the feed was late: an amateur (seemingly) is broadcasting it right now.  The singer is doing well, but it is hard to hear the words distinctly without a proper microphone.


https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=comet_rhc_widget&v=560934008546196&t=1732 (https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=comet_rhc_widget&v=560934008546196&t=1732)
I tried too, but must not have waited long enough; I should have tried again later.   :(

Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 07, 2021, 05:52:42 PM
Just returned home. Did I ever have a blast!
Glad that you had a good time Karl!

Looks like it's up there now in any event.

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on October 08, 2021, 02:53:27 AM
Just tried again to watch it; alas, after a minute or so, Facebook redirects me over to a notice saying that I must login in to Facebook to continue.  I'm not on Facebook.

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on October 08, 2021, 03:26:40 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on October 08, 2021, 02:53:27 AM

Just tried again to watch it; alas, after a minute or so, Facebook redirects me over to a notice saying that I must login in to Facebook to continue.  I'm not on Facebook.

PD

I have tried to extract the video, but have not yet succeeded.  My computer-genius son might know how: I will contact him later this morning.  He can open up the programming gibberish behind any page, glance at it, and start tinkering to do whatever he wants (almost).   8)


Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 07, 2021, 05:52:42 PM

Just returned home. Did I ever have a blast!


Great!  The crowd seemed to be fairly good in size and attention.

Did any future possibilities arise through the concert?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 08, 2021, 06:26:32 AM
Just got a msg from Orlando with a link to the video on the FB event: https://www.facebook.com/lowellchamberorchestra/videos/560934008546196 (https://www.facebook.com/lowellchamberorchestra/videos/560934008546196)

It's a funny thing: Two of the other participants, violinist/violist/composer Mark Berger and clarinetist Todd Brunel have been Facebook friends of mine for perhaps as long as I've been on Facebook, but last night was the first we met in person. Todd especially received my piece very well ("you had a magical piece performed tonight," he told me) and he is interested in Deep Breath, my piece for clarinet and strings. If I can get Orlando (who also told me he loves the Op. 172) on board with that, I should be happy as a clam at high tide. The soprano, Rose, is fabulous, and we agreed that we need to collaborate more.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on October 08, 2021, 07:29:28 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 08, 2021, 06:26:32 AM
Just got a msg from Orlando with a link to the video on the FB event: https://www.facebook.com/lowellchamberorchestra/videos/560934008546196 (https://www.facebook.com/lowellchamberorchestra/videos/560934008546196)

It's a funny thing: Two of the other participants, violinist/violist/composer Mark Berger and clarinetist Todd Brunel have been Facebook friends of mine for perhaps as long as I've been on Facebook, but last night was the first we met in person. Todd especially received my piece very well ("you had a magical piece performed tonight," he told me) and he is interested in Deep Breath, my piece for clarinet and strings. If I can get Orlando (who also told me he loves the Op. 172) on board with that, I should be happy as a clam at high tide. The soprano, Rose, is fabulous, and we agreed that we need to collaborate more.
I just tried again and again, after about a minute, I was redirected to a page saying that I needed to log into Facebook in order to watch it.   :(

In any event, so happy for you that it went well and that your friends also enjoyed it.  :)  And hope that things work out well for you all in terms of future collaborations too.

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: JBS on October 08, 2021, 09:03:23 AM
Just listened!  Excellent performance of excellent music.
You obviously acheived the goal of writing music that was fun to perform.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on October 08, 2021, 09:17:29 AM
Glad that things went well for you last night, Karl. 8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 08, 2021, 10:43:49 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on October 08, 2021, 07:29:28 AM
I just tried again and again, after about a minute, I was redirected to a page saying that I needed to log into Facebook in order to watch it.   :(

In any event, so happy for you that it went well and that your friends also enjoyed it.  :)  And hope that things work out well for you all in terms of future collaborations too.

PD

Sorry that the availability of the document leaves you at arm's length, PD!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 08, 2021, 10:44:09 AM
Quote from: JBS on October 08, 2021, 09:03:23 AM
Just listened!  Excellent performance of excellent music.
You obviously acheived the goal of writing music that was fun to perform.

Many thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 08, 2021, 10:44:34 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on October 08, 2021, 09:17:29 AM
Glad that things went well for you last night, Karl. 8)

Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on October 08, 2021, 12:57:22 PM
Congrats Karl.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 08, 2021, 04:24:02 PM
Thanks, Davey!

Separately ... sometimes when I poke through folders of electronic files. I discover little oddities. This is a sketch from 2017 for clarinet, electric guitar & violin, called Mysterious Irritants. I have no idea, at this point, what I may have meant the piece for, then. I think it is raw material I may well use for some other piece.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on October 08, 2021, 05:52:03 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on October 08, 2021, 07:29:28 AM
I just tried again and again, after about a minute, I was redirected to a page saying that I needed to log into Facebook in order to watch it.   :(

Yeah I also don't use FB.  Too bad they don't just upload to YT which doesn't require an account and is more accessible.  Oh well.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 08, 2021, 06:17:38 PM
Quote from: DavidW on October 08, 2021, 05:52:03 PM
Yeah I also don't use FB.  Too bad they don't just upload to YT which doesn't require an account and is more accessible.  Oh well.

Agreed.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on October 09, 2021, 02:33:16 AM
I am not on Facebook either but I want to send my congratulations anyway, Karl. It appears to have been a great success.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 09, 2021, 05:46:25 AM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 09, 2021, 07:14:30 PM
Good news! Here is my piece on Vimeo (https://vimeo.com/627798456/21bc7e5890)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on October 10, 2021, 03:06:04 AM
Great to have a chance to hear [and see it]. I am listening as I type and enjoying  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 10, 2021, 03:10:30 AM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on October 10, 2021, 03:16:06 AM
Nice, also, to see you there, Karl, hail and hearty. Well done Maestro.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 10, 2021, 03:19:34 AM
Thanks, again!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: krummholz on October 10, 2021, 03:58:02 AM
Just listened to this, and enjoyed it very much! Thanks for posting this, Karl.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on October 10, 2021, 06:25:35 AM
Marvelous piece, Karl. Really enjoyed your take on the Kerouac text.

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 10, 2021, 08:47:42 AM
Quote from: krummholz on October 10, 2021, 03:58:02 AM
Just listened to this, and enjoyed it very much! Thanks for posting this, Karl.

Quote from: Sergeant Rock on October 10, 2021, 06:25:35 AM
Marvelous piece, Karl. Really enjoyed your take on the Kerouac text.

Sarge

Thank you both!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: vandermolen on October 10, 2021, 09:59:49 AM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on October 10, 2021, 06:25:35 AM
Marvelous piece, Karl. Really enjoyed your take on the Kerouac text.

Sarge

Me too Karl. Congratulations!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 10, 2021, 01:42:36 PM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 23, 2021, 11:03:28 AM
I've been mulling of late, partly in response to a virtual acquaintance's recent enthusiasm for composer N. Composer N. is perhaps a year older than I. She's an internationally celebrated composer. In fact, I met her at Symphony Hall after a Boston performance of a piece of hers. The Boston Symphony may never play any of my music. There is no benefit to the idle speculation that it is possible they may play my music after my death. When composer N. is commissioned to write a piece, the sum of money is considerable. If I and composer N. sat down in conversation, and I told her the sum I was paid for my recent commission, she might perhaps laugh, if she were not such a nice person, as all reports suggest. None of this is composer N.'s fault, and it's not a zero-sum game. While I do not believe I hold any of it against composer N., I did not enjoy nor think much of the piece that night at Symphony. I do consider in hindsight that I may simply have been resentful, but neither do I feel that I owe anything to composer N. It also doesn't help, that the artistic director of a choir dedicated to performing new music, turned a piece of mine down (a piece of which many colleagues think highly) with the 'explanation' that my music is not like that of composer N., upon whom they lavish their musical love.

But enough of composer N., whom I wish no ill whatever, and who I hope will continue to enjoy success and prosperity.

Today, I debate which better describes my state: low motivation or nil motivation. My thoughts of late have not (despite the theme of the first paragraph) dwelt upon either resentment of successful living composers, nor self-pity. I am wondering what my goal should be, or even if having a goal is of any use to me. For instance, up to now (let's say) I have had the ambition that the Boston Symphony Orchestra should play music of mine. But it is plain to me that this is a foolish ambition, as there is nothing I can do to make such a thing happen. Today, I wonder if having that as an ambition (or even as a hope) is not merely pointless but self-deceiving.

So, what?

An old friend of mine composes only when commissioned to do so, and has enjoyed some performance opportunities of which I can only dream. I certainly do not resent him, nor feel envious of him. In a general way, I might wish that I were in a similar position, but if I composed only on commission, I should not have written White Nights, nor either of my two symphonies. It is pointless for me to wish that I had been commissioned to write these, I am practically a musical nobody and I have certainly been treated so by musical somebodies. I am not going to be the next John Williams. Setting aside the speculative q. of whether I could successfully score a film, the universe has not afforded me any such opportunity. Nor am I going to be the next John Adams, Philip Glass or Joan Tower. I observe merely factually, with neither envy nor resentment, that the universe has not afforded me even such opportunity.

Then there is the clarinet, from which I have been perforce separated by my stroke. I pursue my therapy and do my homework. My determination remains staunch. Yet with the impaired sensation in my fingers, it is simply impossible to know, today, when I shall be able to play again. But I ain't stoppin'.

Perhaps this week I am asking myself, why should I still compose? For most of my composing life, notwithstanding my negligible level of success, I never needed to ask myself such a question. When I was in rehab after my stroke, I did not ask myself any such question, it was simply that I wanted to compose. For only one thing, I was determined to complete White Nights.

As I write today, the latest of the Op. 169 organ pieces I composed was 31 May, and I don't know whether I'll finish the set as conceived. The last I worked on the string symphony was 4 Oct. I make no claim or promise as to the future. I can only say, I don't feel like writing today.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on October 23, 2021, 12:25:15 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 23, 2021, 11:03:28 AM
I've been mulling of late, partly in response to a virtual acquaintance's recent enthusiasm for composer N. Composer N. is perhaps a year older than I. She's an internationally celebrated composer. In fact, I met her at Symphony Hall after a Boston performance of a piece of hers. The Boston Symphony may never play any of my music. There is no benefit to the idle speculation that it is possible they may play my music after my death. When composer N. is commissioned to write a piece, the sum of money is considerable. If I and composer N. sat down in conversation, and I told her the sum I was paid for my recent commission, she might perhaps laugh, if she were not such a nice person, as all reports suggest. None of this is composer N.'s fault, and it's not a zero-sum game. While I do not believe I hold any of it against composer N., I did not enjoy nor think much of the piece that night at Symphony. I do consider in hindsight that I may simply have been resentful, but neither do I feel that I owe anything to composer N. It also doesn't help, that the artistic director of a choir dedicated to performing new music, turned a piece of mine down (a piece of which many colleagues think highly) with the 'explanation' that my music is not like that of composer N., upon whom they lavish their musical love.

But enough of composer N., whom I wish no ill whatever, and who I hope will continue to enjoy success and prosperity.

Today, I debate which better describes my state: low motivation or nil motivation. My thoughts of late have not (despite the theme of the first paragraph) dwelt upon either resentment of successful living composers, nor self-pity. I am wondering what my goal should be, or even if having a goal is of any use to me. For instance, up to now (let's say) I have had the ambition that the Boston Symphony Orchestra should play music of mine. But it is plain to me that this is a foolish ambition, as there is nothing I can do to make such a thing happen. Today, I wonder if having that as an ambition (or even as a hope) is not merely pointless but self-deceiving.

So, what?

An old friend of mine composes only when commissioned to do so, and has enjoyed some performance opportunities of which I can only dream. I certainly do not resent him, nor feel envious of him. In a general way, I might wish that I were in a similar position, but if I composed only on commission, I should not have written White Nights, nor either of my two symphonies. It is pointless for me to wish that I had been commissioned to write these, I am practically a musical nobody and I have certainly been treated so by musical somebodies. I am not going to be the next John Williams. Setting aside the speculative q. of whether I could successfully score a film, the universe has not afforded me any such opportunity. Nor am I going to be the next John Adams, Philip Glass or Joan Tower. I observe merely factually, with neither envy nor resentment, that the universe has not afforded me even such opportunity.

Then there is the clarinet, from which I have been perforce separated by my stroke. I pursue my therapy and do my homework. My determination remains staunch. Yet with the impaired sensation in my fingers, it is simply impossible to know, today, when I shall be able to play again. But I ain't stoppin'.


Perhaps this week I am asking myself, why should I still compose? For most of my composing life, notwithstanding my negligible level of success, I never needed to ask myself such a question. When I was in rehab after my stroke, I did not ask myself any such question, it was simply that I wanted to compose. For only one thing, I was determined to complete White Nights.

As I write today, the latest of the Op. 169 organ pieces I composed was 31 May, and I don't know whether I'll finish the set as conceived. The last I worked on the string symphony was 4 Oct. I make no claim or promise as to the future. I can only say, I don't feel like writing today.

Karl!  Certainly I can understand all your sentiments!  As a much rejected writer and composer, I often asked myself: "I know I have talent, and (a small group of) people have told me that the talent gave rise to a certain work which is great or unique or marvelous...etc.  But since only this tiny handful of people appreciate what I do, Why bother?

At one point, the answer was "You should not bother: stop torturing yourself!  Nobody will miss your works!"  And so I threw away my musical manuscripts when I was around 40 years of age, and novels and short stories, all of which had piled up since high school in the 1960's!

Some years later, in my early 50's, however, I had an idea for a short story (Dachau Dithyramb), which I placed here:

http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,22661.msg769734.html#msg769734 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,22661.msg769734.html#msg769734)

Very pleased with the short story, and around the same time having found photocopies of a good number of my stories, whose original manuscripts I had destroyed, I set about writing a large 2-volume novel, where I would attempt to turn the seemingly trivial trials and tootlelations of childhood into an epic where every sentence had a certain musicality to it.

Very few people have read it all the way through, as you know.  And as you also know, I have added a good number of other novels to my oeuvre, all of them unpublished*, all of them not only rejected, but usually met by silence from agents or publishers, as if they did not exist.

But I decided that enthusiasm from just one person was enough to keep me going!

e.g. THIS kind of enthusiasm!

Quote from: John Copeland on October 22, 2021, 07:48:57 PM

Henning:  Opus 129 — From the Pit of a Cave in the Cloud. Text by Leo Schulte. First performance at King's Chapel in Boston.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1GX6gAmom8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1GX6gAmom8)

I listened to this recently for the first time and thought it really good.  I didn't know why.  Here is a completely personal experience with 'From the Pit of a Cave in the Cloud'...
I have listened to this piece so many times now.  I read the musical notes made by Leo Schulte, some (most) of which were beyond my understanding, and I listened to the music following the libretto.  This is not the usual kind of stuff I listen to, it's not eh...a purely tonal piece, though tonality is there...but God, Hell and Damnation, I have followed it through, and I've come to understand it a wee bit better.  What a vocal job the Soprano had to do!  Some of the text is sung short, some words are singularly spread, there is an irregularity in some of the words sung which, in a way I do not understand, align with the instruments, which themselves provide a very stark 'unconscious' narrative process of the actual narrative sung.  Hell, this is extremely complex for a simple listener to get, but even if I don't understand the chemistry of creation behind it, I think this is a superb piece of music.  It is quite brutal, in every sense, savage and sinister, a fourteen minute blast of emotion, the music slaughters vile worms (you can hear the worms, even if they're not there) and the purpose of a life is revealed...and it isn't a 'delightful' purpose either..!
I find it hard as a non-musician to write about something so dramatically portrayed from a well informed perspective, this is probably complete nonsense to the librettist and composer.  Please forgive my general incomprehension, but the main point is that this music and it's words have sprinkled a wee bit of unknown magic on my ears.  Anyway, as I say, this not something I would normally listen to...but hellfire and damnation, I really do like this work!   It should be professionally recorded and released on CD (CD1 of a compilation of Henningmusik) so it's full potential can be heard outside the live environment. 
I have listened to it multiple times.  I really do like it, and I still don't know why! ;D


As some members here know, a few years ago I reconstructed two musical works from sketches and memory: a motet Exaudi Me for 9 voices, and a quasi-symphony for a Trio (2 violins and a piano) called New Year's Resolution, which began as incidental music for an avant-garde play by my brother who wrote it in college.  The reaction to those works was most gratifying, and while I have not yet returned to composing - or resurrecting a destroyed work - I may still try it again, even if only my handful of fans will appreciate it.

I am fond of an old philosopher named Albert Jay Nock, who wrote an essay in the 1920's (I believe) called Isaiah's Job.  In the essay he compares the plight of the artist of virtue to the plight of Isaiah in the Old Testament, i.e. most people paid him no heed. 

Nock (similar to H. L. Mencken) was shighly skeptical of the new mass media and the lowering of artistic standards.  For the artist who does not want to cater to mass taste, or cannot bring himself to do so, Nock wrote that the artist must find satisfaction in The Remnant, i.e. the people who dare to stand outside the herd and yearn for better things than those which content the herd.  Note that Nock defines the "mass man" not by his class or economic standing, but by his character!


Quote

...The picture which Isaiah presents of the Judaean masses is most unfavorable. In his view, the mass man — be he high or be he lowly, rich or poor, prince or pauper — gets off very badly. He appears as not only weak minded and weak willed, but as by consequence knavish, arrogant, grasping, dissipated, unprincipled, unscrupulous...

If, say, you are a preacher, you wish to attract as large a congregation as you can, which means an appeal to the masses; and this, in turn, means adapting the terms of your message to the order of intellect and character that the masses exhibit. If you are an educator, say with a college on your hands, you wish to get as many students as possible, and you whittle down your requirements accordingly. If a writer, you aim at getting many readers;... if a musician, many auditors; and so on.

But as we see..., the prophetic message (becomes) so heavily adulterated with trivialities, in every instance, that its effect on the masses is merely to harden them in their sins. Meanwhile, the Remnant, aware of this adulteration and of the desires that prompt it, turn their backs on the prophet and will have nothing to do with him or his message.

Isaiah, on the other hand, worked under no such disabilities. He preached to the masses only in the sense that he preached publicly. Anyone who liked might listen; anyone who liked might pass by. He knew that the Remnant would listen; and knowing also that nothing was to be expected of the masses under any circumstances, he made no specific appeal to them, did not accommodate his message to their measure in any way, and did not care two straws whether they heeded it or not. As a modern publisher might put it, he was not worrying about circulation or about advertising. Hence, with all such obsessions quite out of the way, he was in a position to do his level best, without fear or favor, and answerable only to his august Boss.

If a prophet were not too particular about making money out of his mission or getting a dubious sort of notoriety out of it, the foregoing considerations would lead one to say that serving the Remnant looks like a good job. An assignment that you can really put your back into, and do your best without thinking about results, is a real job; whereas serving the masses is at best only half a job, considering the inexorable conditions that the masses impose upon their servants. They ask you to give them what they want, they insist upon it, and will take nothing else; and following their whims, their irrational changes of fancy, their hot and cold fits, is a tedious business, to say nothing of the fact that what they want at any time makes very little call on one's resources of prophesy.

The Remnant, on the other hand, want only the best you have, whatever that may be. Give them that, and they are satisfied; you have nothing more to worry about.


Nock assures us that The Remnant will find those sculptors, story-tellers, composers, et alii whose works challenge and delight their souls. 

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...the Remnant are always so largely an unknown quantity. You do not know, and will never know, more than two things about them. You can be sure of those — dead sure, as our phrase is — but you will never be able to make even a respectable guess at anything else. You do not know, and will never know, who the Remnant are, nor what they are doing or will do. Two things you do know, and no more: First, that they exist; second, that they will find you. Except for these two certainties, working for the Remnant means working in impenetrable darkness; and this, I should say, is just the condition calculated most effectively to pique the interest of any prophet who is properly gifted with the imagination, insight and intellectual curiosity necessary to a successful pursuit of his trade....


And it may not be a contemporary Remnant who finds your works: you may be creating things for a future Remnant who will appreciate them much more than your contemporaries.  Your works may be part of a new foundation for the future, in the way that the writings of Saint Augustine, written during the worst and last decades of the Roman Empire, became one of the building blocks for Medieval Civilization.

Now in my 70's, I still have all kinds of ideas for my stories...and for my music!  I suspect that I will be lucky if dozens of people come to know them: but even if it is less than a dozen, I have brought some enhancement to the lives of that small group.

And I have decided that their enjoyment of my works will suffice for me to keep creating.  For one never knows what the result of affecting that one person's spirit and mind may be!


* Thanks to the ministrations of my brother, a murder-mystery trilogy was published and is still available on Amazon or Barnes and Noble:

Volume I is now on sale for under $4.00!!!

https://www.amazon.com/Why-Begins-Lesson-Capsule-Murders/dp/0999521438/ref=sr_1_1?crid=281CPPLD6086I&dchild=1&keywords=Why+Begins+WIth+W&qid=1635021135&s=books&sprefix=why+begins+with+w%2Cstripbooks%2C109&sr=1-1 (https://www.amazon.com/Why-Begins-Lesson-Capsule-Murders/dp/0999521438/ref=sr_1_1?crid=281CPPLD6086I&dchild=1&keywords=Why+Begins+WIth+W&qid=1635021135&s=books&sprefix=why+begins+with+w%2Cstripbooks%2C109&sr=1-1)

https://www.amazon.com/Dial-Emma-Murder-Killers-Capsule/dp/0989406504/ref=pd_sim_1/138-0281630-0630846?pd_rd_w=s7sA3&pf_rd_p=6caf1c3a-a843-4189-8efc-81b67e85dc96&pf_rd_r=63N2HD4JVZ2HADC9PC6P&pd_rd_r=ad71d105-e4eb-4904-8d7c-aa734106c837&pd_rd_wg=iW5xH&pd_rd_i=0989406504&psc=1 (https://www.amazon.com/Dial-Emma-Murder-Killers-Capsule/dp/0989406504/ref=pd_sim_1/138-0281630-0630846?pd_rd_w=s7sA3&pf_rd_p=6caf1c3a-a843-4189-8efc-81b67e85dc96&pf_rd_r=63N2HD4JVZ2HADC9PC6P&pd_rd_r=ad71d105-e4eb-4904-8d7c-aa734106c837&pd_rd_wg=iW5xH&pd_rd_i=0989406504&psc=1)

https://www.amazon.com/Hex-High-School-Courses-Capsule/dp/0989406520/ref=pd_bxgy_img_1/138-0281630-0630846?pd_rd_w=M2h7i&pf_rd_p=c64372fa-c41c-422e-990d-9e034f73989b&pf_rd_r=259N6Y1VR8CJ010P6VRE&pd_rd_r=709a2a40-cdf9-4fd7-baa3-16c653893507&pd_rd_wg=s7YiZ&pd_rd_i=0989406520&psc=1 (https://www.amazon.com/Hex-High-School-Courses-Capsule/dp/0989406520/ref=pd_bxgy_img_1/138-0281630-0630846?pd_rd_w=M2h7i&pf_rd_p=c64372fa-c41c-422e-990d-9e034f73989b&pf_rd_r=259N6Y1VR8CJ010P6VRE&pd_rd_r=709a2a40-cdf9-4fd7-baa3-16c653893507&pd_rd_wg=s7YiZ&pd_rd_i=0989406520&psc=1)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on October 23, 2021, 01:21:27 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 23, 2021, 11:03:28 AM
I've been mulling of late, partly in response to a virtual acquaintance's recent enthusiasm for composer N. Composer N. is perhaps a year older than I. She's an internationally celebrated composer. In fact, I met her at Symphony Hall after a Boston performance of a piece of hers. The Boston Symphony may never play any of my music. There is no benefit to the idle speculation that it is possible they may play my music after my death. When composer N. is commissioned to write a piece, the sum of money is considerable. If I and composer N. sat down in conversation, and I told her the sum I was paid for my recent commission, she might perhaps laugh, if she were not such a nice person, as all reports suggest. None of this is composer N.'s fault, and it's not a zero-sum game. While I do not believe I hold any of it against composer N., I did not enjoy nor think much of the piece that night at Symphony. I do consider in hindsight that I may simply have been resentful, but neither do I feel that I owe anything to composer N. It also doesn't help, that the artistic director of a choir dedicated to performing new music, turned a piece of mine down (a piece of which many colleagues think highly) with the 'explanation' that my music is not like that of composer N., upon whom they lavish their musical love.

But enough of composer N., whom I wish no ill whatever, and who I hope will continue to enjoy success and prosperity.

Today, I debate which better describes my state: low motivation or nil motivation. My thoughts of late have not (despite the theme of the first paragraph) dwelt upon either resentment of successful living composers, nor self-pity. I am wondering what my goal should be, or even if having a goal is of any use to me. For instance, up to now (let's say) I have had the ambition that the Boston Symphony Orchestra should play music of mine. But it is plain to me that this is a foolish ambition, as there is nothing I can do to make such a thing happen. Today, I wonder if having that as an ambition (or even as a hope) is not merely pointless but self-deceiving.

So, what?

An old friend of mine composes only when commissioned to do so, and has enjoyed some performance opportunities of which I can only dream. I certainly do not resent him, nor feel envious of him. In a general way, I might wish that I were in a similar position, but if I composed only on commission, I should not have written White Nights, nor either of my two symphonies. It is pointless for me to wish that I had been commissioned to write these, I am practically a musical nobody and I have certainly been treated so by musical somebodies. I am not going to be the next John Williams. Setting aside the speculative q. of whether I could successfully score a film, the universe has not afforded me any such opportunity. Nor am I going to be the next John Adams, Philip Glass or Joan Tower. I observe merely factually, with neither envy nor resentment, that the universe has not afforded me even such opportunity.

Then there is the clarinet, from which I have been perforce separated by my stroke. I pursue my therapy and do my homework. My determination remains staunch. Yet with the impaired sensation in my fingers, it is simply impossible to know, today, when I shall be able to play again. But I ain't stoppin'.

Perhaps this week I am asking myself, why should I still compose? For most of my composing life, notwithstanding my negligible level of success, I never needed to ask myself such a question. When I was in rehab after my stroke, I did not ask myself any such question, it was simply that I wanted to compose. For only one thing, I was determined to complete White Nights.

As I write today, the latest of the Op. 169 organ pieces I composed was 31 May, and I don't know whether I'll finish the set as conceived. The last I worked on the string symphony was 4 Oct. I make no claim or promise as to the future. I can only say, I don't feel like writing today.

I would rather ask myself the question if I were you, Karl, who would Karl Henning be if he was not composing? So you have hit a wall. Try to climb over it. You have overcome far greater issues in your life in recent times.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 23, 2021, 01:58:39 PM
Thanks, gents. Greatly appreciated, well beyond this brief acknowledgement.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Iota on October 24, 2021, 05:35:56 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 23, 2021, 11:03:28 AM
I've been mulling of late, partly in response to a virtual acquaintance's recent enthusiasm for composer N. Composer N. is perhaps a year older than I. She's an internationally celebrated composer. In fact, I met her at Symphony Hall after a Boston performance of a piece of hers. The Boston Symphony may never play any of my music. There is no benefit to the idle speculation that it is possible they may play my music after my death. When composer N. is commissioned to write a piece, the sum of money is considerable. If I and composer N. sat down in conversation, and I told her the sum I was paid for my recent commission, she might perhaps laugh, if she were not such a nice person, as all reports suggest. None of this is composer N.'s fault, and it's not a zero-sum game. While I do not believe I hold any of it against composer N., I did not enjoy nor think much of the piece that night at Symphony. I do consider in hindsight that I may simply have been resentful, but neither do I feel that I owe anything to composer N. It also doesn't help, that the artistic director of a choir dedicated to performing new music, turned a piece of mine down (a piece of which many colleagues think highly) with the 'explanation' that my music is not like that of composer N., upon whom they lavish their musical love.

But enough of composer N., whom I wish no ill whatever, and who I hope will continue to enjoy success and prosperity.

Today, I debate which better describes my state: low motivation or nil motivation. My thoughts of late have not (despite the theme of the first paragraph) dwelt upon either resentment of successful living composers, nor self-pity. I am wondering what my goal should be, or even if having a goal is of any use to me. For instance, up to now (let's say) I have had the ambition that the Boston Symphony Orchestra should play music of mine. But it is plain to me that this is a foolish ambition, as there is nothing I can do to make such a thing happen. Today, I wonder if having that as an ambition (or even as a hope) is not merely pointless but self-deceiving.

So, what?

An old friend of mine composes only when commissioned to do so, and has enjoyed some performance opportunities of which I can only dream. I certainly do not resent him, nor feel envious of him. In a general way, I might wish that I were in a similar position, but if I composed only on commission, I should not have written White Nights, nor either of my two symphonies. It is pointless for me to wish that I had been commissioned to write these, I am practically a musical nobody and I have certainly been treated so by musical somebodies. I am not going to be the next John Williams. Setting aside the speculative q. of whether I could successfully score a film, the universe has not afforded me any such opportunity. Nor am I going to be the next John Adams, Philip Glass or Joan Tower. I observe merely factually, with neither envy nor resentment, that the universe has not afforded me even such opportunity.

Then there is the clarinet, from which I have been perforce separated by my stroke. I pursue my therapy and do my homework. My determination remains staunch. Yet with the impaired sensation in my fingers, it is simply impossible to know, today, when I shall be able to play again. But I ain't stoppin'.

Perhaps this week I am asking myself, why should I still compose? For most of my composing life, notwithstanding my negligible level of success, I never needed to ask myself such a question. When I was in rehab after my stroke, I did not ask myself any such question, it was simply that I wanted to compose. For only one thing, I was determined to complete White Nights.

As I write today, the latest of the Op. 169 organ pieces I composed was 31 May, and I don't know whether I'll finish the set as conceived. The last I worked on the string symphony was 4 Oct. I make no claim or promise as to the future. I can only say, I don't feel like writing today.

An interesting post and I applaud your candidness and have sympathy for your searchings. I find the older I get, the more such questions seem to emerge (though not in my case about composing), and the awareness of time passing/health etc add an urgency to them, procrastination no longer cuts the mustard. Have no advice but will simply say that I have found a question answered honestly in such circumstances is almost always empowering, whatever the answer. Knowing want one actually wants can be surprisingly hard at times, the building blocks of our identity capable of strains of intransigence when it comes to giving approval to something, but often something useful emerges I find. All the best, hope it works out.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on October 24, 2021, 07:36:07 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 23, 2021, 11:03:28 AM
I've been mulling of late, partly in response to a virtual acquaintance's recent enthusiasm for composer N. Composer N. is perhaps a year older than I. She's an internationally celebrated composer. In fact, I met her at Symphony Hall after a Boston performance of a piece of hers. The Boston Symphony may never play any of my music. There is no benefit to the idle speculation that it is possible they may play my music after my death. When composer N. is commissioned to write a piece, the sum of money is considerable. If I and composer N. sat down in conversation, and I told her the sum I was paid for my recent commission, she might perhaps laugh, if she were not such a nice person, as all reports suggest. None of this is composer N.'s fault, and it's not a zero-sum game. While I do not believe I hold any of it against composer N., I did not enjoy nor think much of the piece that night at Symphony. I do consider in hindsight that I may simply have been resentful, but neither do I feel that I owe anything to composer N. It also doesn't help, that the artistic director of a choir dedicated to performing new music, turned a piece of mine down (a piece of which many colleagues think highly) with the 'explanation' that my music is not like that of composer N., upon whom they lavish their musical love.

But enough of composer N., whom I wish no ill whatever, and who I hope will continue to enjoy success and prosperity.

Today, I debate which better describes my state: low motivation or nil motivation. My thoughts of late have not (despite the theme of the first paragraph) dwelt upon either resentment of successful living composers, nor self-pity. I am wondering what my goal should be, or even if having a goal is of any use to me. For instance, up to now (let's say) I have had the ambition that the Boston Symphony Orchestra should play music of mine. But it is plain to me that this is a foolish ambition, as there is nothing I can do to make such a thing happen. Today, I wonder if having that as an ambition (or even as a hope) is not merely pointless but self-deceiving.

So, what?

An old friend of mine composes only when commissioned to do so, and has enjoyed some performance opportunities of which I can only dream. I certainly do not resent him, nor feel envious of him. In a general way, I might wish that I were in a similar position, but if I composed only on commission, I should not have written White Nights, nor either of my two symphonies. It is pointless for me to wish that I had been commissioned to write these, I am practically a musical nobody and I have certainly been treated so by musical somebodies. I am not going to be the next John Williams. Setting aside the speculative q. of whether I could successfully score a film, the universe has not afforded me any such opportunity. Nor am I going to be the next John Adams, Philip Glass or Joan Tower. I observe merely factually, with neither envy nor resentment, that the universe has not afforded me even such opportunity.

Then there is the clarinet, from which I have been perforce separated by my stroke. I pursue my therapy and do my homework. My determination remains staunch. Yet with the impaired sensation in my fingers, it is simply impossible to know, today, when I shall be able to play again. But I ain't stoppin'.

Perhaps this week I am asking myself, why should I still compose? For most of my composing life, notwithstanding my negligible level of success, I never needed to ask myself such a question. When I was in rehab after my stroke, I did not ask myself any such question, it was simply that I wanted to compose. For only one thing, I was determined to complete White Nights.

As I write today, the latest of the Op. 169 organ pieces I composed was 31 May, and I don't know whether I'll finish the set as conceived. The last I worked on the string symphony was 4 Oct. I make no claim or promise as to the future. I can only say, I don't feel like writing today.
Karl, with all that's been going on in the world (particularly since Covid-19 became a part of our lexicon), plus the additional burden and stresses of having to go through rehab after suffering a stroke, I'm  amazed that you've had the determination, concentration and desire to compose at all!  Do give yourself credit for all that you have created so far in your life and cut yourself a fair bit of slack for not currently feeling inspired.  And shame on that music director for comparing your music to another composer's; I'm actually rather shocked that someone would do something like that.  Surely there would have been a much more diplomatic, kind and constructive way of dealing with the situation?  *Perhaps offering to discuss/show your work to her colleagues; they might have been much more open to performing it than s/he was?  In any event, you have your own voice--don't ever try and fit into someone else's mold; you'll both be unhappy with the results.

*I don't know how exactly one would go about it, but there's probably a way that you could reach out to other choirs/groups which would be much more receptive to performing your work...perhaps a better stylistic fit?

Take care and take heart mon ami,  you'll figure it all out in the end.

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 24, 2021, 08:02:35 AM
Thank you both very much!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on October 24, 2021, 08:35:53 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on October 24, 2021, 07:36:07 AM

And shame on that music director for comparing your music to another composer's; I'm actually rather shocked that someone would do something like that.  Surely there would have been a much more diplomatic, kind and constructive way of dealing with the situation? 

PD

Amen!   0:) 

A literary agent once wrote to me about an early novel for which I had high hopes (of course I have high hopes for all my novels!).  The comment was basically: "Your story is extremely original, the characters re unique, and your writing style is evocative and well-done.  But that's why it will never be published."   ???   :o

In essence, mediocrity and the well-worn cliche' rule the publishing world.

From the Albert Jay Nock quotation which I offered yesterday:


"(The masses) ask you to give them what they want, they insist upon it, and will take nothing else; and following their whims, their irrational changes of fancy, their hot and cold fits, is a tedious business, to say nothing of the fact that what they want at any time makes very little call on one's resources of prophesy."
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 16, 2021, 04:15:10 PM
Quote from: Cato on October 24, 2021, 08:35:53 AM
Amen!   0:) 

A literary agent once wrote to me about an early novel for which I had high hopes (of course I have high hopes for all my novels!).  The comment was basically: "Your story is extremely original, the characters re unique, and your writing style is evocative and well-done.  But that's why it will never be published."   ???   :o

In essence, mediocrity and the well-worn cliche' rule the publishing world.

From the Albert Jay Nock quotation which I offered yesterday:


"(The masses) ask you to give them what they want, they insist upon it, and will take nothing else; and following their whims, their irrational changes of fancy, their hot and cold fits, is a tedious business, to say nothing of the fact that what they want at any time makes very little call on one's resources of prophesy."


The drought hasn't broken just yet, but I think I see it breaking.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 16, 2021, 06:14:33 PM
There's also the good news that Ensemble Aubade are performing Oxygen Footprint in So. Carolina twice this week,
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on November 16, 2021, 07:13:08 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 23, 2021, 11:03:28 AM
I've been mulling of late, partly in response to a virtual acquaintance's recent enthusiasm for composer N. Composer N. is perhaps a year older than I. She's an internationally celebrated composer. In fact, I met her at Symphony Hall after a Boston performance of a piece of hers. The Boston Symphony may never play any of my music. There is no benefit to the idle speculation that it is possible they may play my music after my death. When composer N. is commissioned to write a piece, the sum of money is considerable. If I and composer N. sat down in conversation, and I told her the sum I was paid for my recent commission, she might perhaps laugh, if she were not such a nice person, as all reports suggest. None of this is composer N.'s fault, and it's not a zero-sum game. While I do not believe I hold any of it against composer N., I did not enjoy nor think much of the piece that night at Symphony. I do consider in hindsight that I may simply have been resentful, but neither do I feel that I owe anything to composer N. It also doesn't help, that the artistic director of a choir dedicated to performing new music, turned a piece of mine down (a piece of which many colleagues think highly) with the 'explanation' that my music is not like that of composer N., upon whom they lavish their musical love.

But enough of composer N., whom I wish no ill whatever, and who I hope will continue to enjoy success and prosperity.

Today, I debate which better describes my state: low motivation or nil motivation. My thoughts of late have not (despite the theme of the first paragraph) dwelt upon either resentment of successful living composers, nor self-pity. I am wondering what my goal should be, or even if having a goal is of any use to me. For instance, up to now (let's say) I have had the ambition that the Boston Symphony Orchestra should play music of mine. But it is plain to me that this is a foolish ambition, as there is nothing I can do to make such a thing happen. Today, I wonder if having that as an ambition (or even as a hope) is not merely pointless but self-deceiving.

So, what?

An old friend of mine composes only when commissioned to do so, and has enjoyed some performance opportunities of which I can only dream. I certainly do not resent him, nor feel envious of him. In a general way, I might wish that I were in a similar position, but if I composed only on commission, I should not have written White Nights, nor either of my two symphonies. It is pointless for me to wish that I had been commissioned to write these, I am practically a musical nobody and I have certainly been treated so by musical somebodies. I am not going to be the next John Williams. Setting aside the speculative q. of whether I could successfully score a film, the universe has not afforded me any such opportunity. Nor am I going to be the next John Adams, Philip Glass or Joan Tower. I observe merely factually, with neither envy nor resentment, that the universe has not afforded me even such opportunity.

Then there is the clarinet, from which I have been perforce separated by my stroke. I pursue my therapy and do my homework. My determination remains staunch. Yet with the impaired sensation in my fingers, it is simply impossible to know, today, when I shall be able to play again. But I ain't stoppin'.

Perhaps this week I am asking myself, why should I still compose? For most of my composing life, notwithstanding my negligible level of success, I never needed to ask myself such a question. When I was in rehab after my stroke, I did not ask myself any such question, it was simply that I wanted to compose. For only one thing, I was determined to complete White Nights.

As I write today, the latest of the Op. 169 organ pieces I composed was 31 May, and I don't know whether I'll finish the set as conceived. The last I worked on the string symphony was 4 Oct. I make no claim or promise as to the future. I can only say, I don't feel like writing today.

You bring up some fascinating questions, Karl. I, of course, can't offer you any advice as I don't know what is in your heart and what you truly want to do with the time you've been allotted. What I can tell you is I know what it is like to have the creative impulse. I remember someone asking me why I still play the guitar when there's no recording of me in sight and I haven't forged any musical friendships to the point where playing gigs would be a possibility. I answered, "Because it gives me pleasure." Playing the guitar and working on pieces of music gives me a certain kind of emotional pressure release. I have considered forging some musical friendships just as I have pondered the idea of playing some gigs. But, today, I sat downstairs in the basement with my guitar in my hands and all of that stuff didn't even matter to me --- I was content and, most of all, happy to be able feel the vibration of the strings against my chest. There's nothing like it in the world.

I play the guitar because I want to not because I believe I have to and that's all that matters to me at the moment.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 16, 2021, 07:23:00 PM
Very good. Thanks for sharing, John.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on November 16, 2021, 07:34:01 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 16, 2021, 07:23:00 PM
Very good. Thanks for sharing, John.

You're quite welcome and I truly wish you the best in whatever it is you're dealing with inside of yourself. I think you're incredibly talented and a gifted composer/musician. Don't ever shortchange yourself, because if I could write as fluently as you do, my hand would've fallen off years ago! To be given a gift such as yours is the ultimate blessing.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on November 17, 2021, 04:10:39 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 16, 2021, 04:15:10 PM
The drought hasn't broken just yet, but I think I see it breaking.
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 16, 2021, 06:14:33 PM
There's also the good news that Ensemble Aubade are performing Oxygen Footprint in So. Carolina twice this week,
Excellent Karl!  So happy for you!  Do let us know how the performances go and how they were received.  Fingers crossed for you....or should I say "Break a leg"?  :-\

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 17, 2021, 06:32:43 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on November 17, 2021, 04:10:39 AM
Excellent Karl!  So happy for you!  Do let us know how the performances go and how they were received.  Fingers crossed for you....or should I say "Break a leg"?  :-\

PD

We musicians don't mind the expression "good luck," PD!

Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 12 noon

Ensemble Aubade (Peter H. Bloom, flute; Francis Grimes, viola; Steve Sussman, piano)

Music by Louise Farrenc, Robert Russell Bennett, and Karl Henning

The Parish Church of St. Helena

507 Newcastle St

Beaufort, SC 29902



Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 7:30 pm

Ensemble Aubade (Peter H. Bloom, flute; Francis Grimes, viola; Steve Sussman, piano)

Music by Jean-Phillipe Rameau, Louise Farrenc, Maurice Duruflé, Robert Russell Bennett, and Karl Henning

Lake City Concert Series

The Bean Market Museum

111 Henry St, Lake City, SC 29560
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 17, 2021, 06:37:11 AM
I've also been disappointed in how little feedback (and sometimes not even an acknowledgement) has come back from my organist colleagues, viz. the Op. 169 organ pieces. A positive new development is that a Wooster schoolmate has expressed warm interest in seeing them.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 17, 2021, 09:36:43 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 17, 2021, 06:37:11 AM
I've also been disappointed in how little feedback (and sometimes not even an acknowledgement) has come back from my organist colleagues, viz. the Op. 169 organ pieces. A positive new development is that a Wooster schoolmate has expressed warm interest in seeing them.


You know my opinion of organists!  A more mercurial and unreliable part of humanity would be difficult to find!

When I was a Freshman or Sophomore in college, I offered my Organ Symphony #1 (now lost, except for what I remember of it) to an excellent organist, who, after looking through the opening pages, accepted it with great enthusiasm.

After many promises of a performance, which never happened, I tracked him down and wondered in person what was happening.  He said that he still needed to practice it more, but again with great enthusiasm suggested that I orchestrate it and offer it to the local symphony orchestra.   ???

No, I never heard from him again!

That is just one example out of a dozen or so throughout my early composing career!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: vandermolen on November 17, 2021, 09:53:20 AM
Karl. I've just picked up this thread with the thoughtful responses. I draw your attention to the two quotes at the end of my postings (which I know you like - you're the only one to have mentioned them  :)) I think that the reason why Composer A receives lots of attention and Composer B doesn't has a lot to do with contacts and luck - it often has little to do with the intrinsic value of their music. Think of Havergal Brian, Langgaard etc. I personally have been moved by a number of your compositions. As I often tell myself - the answer is always to persevere. The ancient Chinese classical text the Tao Te Ching, evidently written by a disillusioned historian, (I can relate to that  ;D) states 'Give up and you will succeed'. I have found that paradoxical statement to be true during a number of times in my life when I war prone to despondency.
All strength to you.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 17, 2021, 09:59:40 AM
Warm thanks, Jeffrey.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 21, 2021, 03:22:10 PM
Ensemble Aubade are returned from their tour, and Peter tells me that Oxygen Footprint was warmly received.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on November 21, 2021, 03:40:02 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 21, 2021, 03:22:10 PM
Ensemble Aubade are returned from their tour, and Peter tells me that Oxygen Footprint was warmly received.
Hurrah!  👏  So happy to hear it Karl!  :)

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 21, 2021, 04:39:01 PM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 24, 2021, 05:43:04 AM
Cross-post from WAYLT

Beach Balls for Thanksgiving:

https://www.youtube.com/v/-bYl3ZJ0RVs
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 24, 2021, 10:22:35 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 24, 2021, 05:43:04 AM
Cross-post from WAYLT

Beach Balls for Thanksgiving:

https://www.youtube.com/v/-bYl3ZJ0RVs

Something of a nod to our then-tuplet-nester-in-residence, Luke, the piece cost David some pains in rehearsing,
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 24, 2021, 12:17:18 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 24, 2021, 10:22:35 AM
Something of a nod to our then-tuplet-nester-in-residence, Luke, the piece cost David some pains in rehearsing,


Would that be Luke Ottevanger the 21st-century successor to Scriabin  (at least in England)  8)  ?


So sad that he has gone silent for whatever reason: I cannot get a response these days from his wife either (she used to write a few words on FaceBook).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 24, 2021, 01:30:12 PM
He's truly gone off-grid.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 29, 2021, 11:20:46 AM
No real update yet on my compositional impetus. That said, It is high time that I determined just what my church choir is singing for December and for Lessons & Carols on Christmas Eve. I put in that work after church yesterday. In the past, we have sung the Coventry Carol ... for this year I feel I want to arrange it, and add a flute obbligato for our teenage flutist (who is a senior now) so this will be my first composition-like work in months. Will report
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 30, 2021, 03:14:28 PM
'Tis a modest enough piece of work, but I chopped out the Coventry Carol arrangement today. I am pleased.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on December 01, 2021, 06:31:34 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 29, 2021, 11:20:46 AMNo real update yet on my compositional impetus.

I'm sure all composers have gone through whether or not to continue, but do you feel that you're having some kind of creative crisis, Karl?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 01, 2021, 06:50:57 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on December 01, 2021, 06:31:34 AM
I'm sure all composers have gone through whether or not to continue, but do you feel that you're having some kind of creative crisis, Karl?

Perhaps, and I'm hoping it may pass in December's course.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on December 01, 2021, 07:00:47 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 01, 2021, 06:50:57 AM
Perhaps, and I'm hoping it may pass in December's course.

Yes, hopefully it will pass. Remember that Stravinsky had many creative crises through his career. The last one he had almost made him stop completely until he found inspiration in serialism.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 01, 2021, 07:02:26 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on December 01, 2021, 07:00:47 AM
Yes, hopefully it will pass. Remember that Stravinsky had many creative crises through his career. The last one he had almost made him stop completely until he found inspiration in serialism.

You're right, of course. Thanks.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: VonStupp on December 04, 2021, 10:51:21 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 30, 2021, 03:14:28 PM
'Tis a modest enough piece of work, but I chopped out the Coventry Carol arrangement today. I am pleased.

Fun! Did you base yours off of a church hymn version or did you harmonize the carol yourself? Or was it a matter of adding a flute obbligato to your (and your teen flautist's) satisfaction?

We have been rehearsing an arrangement of Coventry by Tim Stevenson; the strings/organ turn bitonal, built upon planing stacked quartals, when the angry Herod verse starts. It has been interesting, but a lovely, haunting carol.

VS
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 04, 2021, 11:32:24 AM
Quote from: VonStupp on December 04, 2021, 10:51:21 AM
Fun! Did you base yours off of a church hymn version or did you harmonize the carol yourself? Or was it a matter of adding a flute obbligato to your (and your teen flautist's) satisfaction?

We have been rehearsing an arrangement of Coventry by Tim Stevenson; the strings/organ turn bitonal, built upon planing stacked quartals, when the angry Herod verse starts. It has been interesting, but a lovely, haunting carol.

VS

Really, all I did was add a couple of flute apostrophes to the traditional carol, and have the flute reinforce some of the choral parts. The Stevenson sounds very nice!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: krummholz on December 26, 2021, 04:05:51 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 23, 2021, 11:03:28 AM
I've been mulling of late, partly in response to a virtual acquaintance's recent enthusiasm for composer N. Composer N. is perhaps a year older than I. She's an internationally celebrated composer. In fact, I met her at Symphony Hall after a Boston performance of a piece of hers. The Boston Symphony may never play any of my music. There is no benefit to the idle speculation that it is possible they may play my music after my death. When composer N. is commissioned to write a piece, the sum of money is considerable. If I and composer N. sat down in conversation, and I told her the sum I was paid for my recent commission, she might perhaps laugh, if she were not such a nice person, as all reports suggest. None of this is composer N.'s fault, and it's not a zero-sum game. While I do not believe I hold any of it against composer N., I did not enjoy nor think much of the piece that night at Symphony. I do consider in hindsight that I may simply have been resentful, but neither do I feel that I owe anything to composer N. It also doesn't help, that the artistic director of a choir dedicated to performing new music, turned a piece of mine down (a piece of which many colleagues think highly) with the 'explanation' that my music is not like that of composer N., upon whom they lavish their musical love.

But enough of composer N., whom I wish no ill whatever, and who I hope will continue to enjoy success and prosperity.

Today, I debate which better describes my state: low motivation or nil motivation. My thoughts of late have not (despite the theme of the first paragraph) dwelt upon either resentment of successful living composers, nor self-pity. I am wondering what my goal should be, or even if having a goal is of any use to me. For instance, up to now (let's say) I have had the ambition that the Boston Symphony Orchestra should play music of mine. But it is plain to me that this is a foolish ambition, as there is nothing I can do to make such a thing happen. Today, I wonder if having that as an ambition (or even as a hope) is not merely pointless but self-deceiving.

So, what?

An old friend of mine composes only when commissioned to do so, and has enjoyed some performance opportunities of which I can only dream. I certainly do not resent him, nor feel envious of him. In a general way, I might wish that I were in a similar position, but if I composed only on commission, I should not have written White Nights, nor either of my two symphonies. It is pointless for me to wish that I had been commissioned to write these, I am practically a musical nobody and I have certainly been treated so by musical somebodies. I am not going to be the next John Williams. Setting aside the speculative q. of whether I could successfully score a film, the universe has not afforded me any such opportunity. Nor am I going to be the next John Adams, Philip Glass or Joan Tower. I observe merely factually, with neither envy nor resentment, that the universe has not afforded me even such opportunity.

Then there is the clarinet, from which I have been perforce separated by my stroke. I pursue my therapy and do my homework. My determination remains staunch. Yet with the impaired sensation in my fingers, it is simply impossible to know, today, when I shall be able to play again. But I ain't stoppin'.

Perhaps this week I am asking myself, why should I still compose? For most of my composing life, notwithstanding my negligible level of success, I never needed to ask myself such a question. When I was in rehab after my stroke, I did not ask myself any such question, it was simply that I wanted to compose. For only one thing, I was determined to complete White Nights.

As I write today, the latest of the Op. 169 organ pieces I composed was 31 May, and I don't know whether I'll finish the set as conceived. The last I worked on the string symphony was 4 Oct. I make no claim or promise as to the future. I can only say, I don't feel like writing today.

I must have just missed this when I stopped frequenting the Composing and Performing section a couple of months ago. Karl, I don't really know what to say. I feel your frustration and bitterness. I suspect all artists go through this, and I myself experienced very fallow periods as a student when nothing that I tried worked. But I can't have any idea of what it must be like for someone who composes professionally. I only hope that you are feeling better these days and are finding your creative voice again.

Be well my friend.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: krummholz on December 26, 2021, 04:13:23 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 30, 2021, 03:14:28 PM
'Tis a modest enough piece of work, but I chopped out the Coventry Carol arrangement today. I am pleased.

Good to hear this, Karl! I hope it's a harbinger of better times to come.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 26, 2021, 04:42:37 PM
Quote from: krummholz on December 26, 2021, 04:05:51 PM
I must have just missed this when I stopped frequenting the Composing and Performing section a couple of months ago. Karl, I don't really know what to say. I feel your frustration and bitterness. I suspect all artists go through this, and I myself experienced very fallow periods as a student when nothing that I tried worked. But I can't have any idea of what it must be like for someone who composes professionally. I only hope that you are feeling better these days and are finding your creative voice again.

Be well my friend.

Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on December 27, 2021, 03:52:03 AM
Karl,

How did your Christmas carol arrangement go?

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 27, 2021, 08:06:11 AM
It was fine, thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: vandermolen on January 02, 2022, 01:36:05 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 27, 2021, 08:06:11 AM
It was fine, thanks!
Is it recorded Karl as I'd like to hear it?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 02, 2022, 02:56:12 AM
Quote from: vandermolen on January 02, 2022, 01:36:05 AM
Is it recorded Karl as I'd like to hear it?

Thanks, Jeffrey, but no document, I'm afraid.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 24, 2022, 08:38:07 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 04, 2021, 01:04:06 PM
Sometime over the summer, I decided that the Symphony № 3 would be in Louis's memory, and that it would be for strings only. Perhaps as late as September, I felt it should be a single movement, and run perhaps 20 minutes. The idea of writing the piece was certainly lying there in the back of my mind, but I was just a little surprised at myself when I actually set to composing. On 26 Sep the piece was not quite two minutes long. With today's work, it runs to six minutes. I'm content to just putter at it at irregular intervals. My non-stony resolution upon completing the third symphony is not even to think about a fourth until one of the first three will have been performed. But we shall see.

FWIW: Tonight I've done the first work on the Opus 175 since 4 October
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on January 25, 2022, 02:13:57 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 24, 2022, 08:38:07 PM
FWIW: Tonight I've done the first work on the Opus 175 since 4 October

Congratulations, Karl. Small steps...  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: krummholz on January 25, 2022, 03:02:25 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 24, 2022, 08:38:07 PM
FWIW: Tonight I've done the first work on the Opus 175 since 4 October

Great news, Karl! May this be a productive year for you.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on January 25, 2022, 03:04:58 AM
Way to go Karl!  Keep at it!  ;D

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 25, 2022, 12:09:56 PM
Thank you all! Chipped away some more today. I've reached the 8-minute mark now. I shall see if tomorrow I figure out just where to take it hence. Or, I may work on conceptualizing the end, so I know where I'm going.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 25, 2022, 12:28:43 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 24, 2022, 08:38:07 PM
FWIW: Tonight I've done the first work on the Opus 175 since 4 October

Excellent news!!!

In a biography of Prokofiev, there is a story about Prokofiev's mother, who was looking for a teacher for the young boy genius, meeting with Nicolai Tcherepnin and asking him how much he composed per day.

"Sometimes only a single bar" was the response, which Prokofiev interpreted as an effort to impress them with his "meticulousness."

I thought the interpretation terribly unfair: all things artistic have their own idiosyncratic period of gestation. If only one satisfactory bar is composed - if only one proper note is decided upon! - then so be it!

Mrs. Cato and I watched The Agony and the Ecstasy last weekend: the movie has a running joke between Michelangelo (Charlton Heston) and Pope Julius II (Rex Harrison).

The pope (looking up at the scaffolding in the Sistine Chapel): "When will you make an end of it?!"

Michelangelo: "When it is finished!"
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 25, 2022, 02:08:03 PM
Quote from: Cato on January 25, 2022, 12:28:43 PM
Excellent news!!!

In a biography of Prokofiev, there is a story about Prokofiev's mother, who was looking for a teacher for the young boy genius, meeting with Nicolai Tcherepnin and asking him how much he composed per day.

"Sometimes only a single bar" was the response, which Prokofiev interpreted as an effort to impress them with his "meticulousness."

I thought the interpretation terribly unfair: all things artistic have their own idiosyncratic period of gestation. If only one satisfactory bar is composed - if only one proper note is decided upon! - then so be it!

On Twitter I follow and kibbitz with a US-born composer who has moved to Ireland. The other day he tweeted: "Today I wrote two bars that I could keep. Yippee"
I replied: "Hey, it's two bars of Victory."
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: vandermolen on January 26, 2022, 10:29:17 AM
Quote from: krummholz on January 25, 2022, 03:02:25 AM
Great news, Karl! May this be a productive year for you.
+1  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 26, 2022, 11:11:33 AM
Thanks, Jeffrey!

Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 25, 2022, 12:09:56 PM
Chipped away some more today. I've reached the 8-minute mark now. I shall see if tomorrow I figure out just where to take it hence. Or, I may work on conceptualizing the end, so I know where I'm going.

Inching along, which I like just fine. Back in October, when I let the score rest on the shelf, I had an idea for m. 165ff. but I could not then discover the execution I wanted (I think my thought was clouded in part by uncertainty that mm. 145-164 were quite what I wanted there. My doubts on that head were (I think now) simply unnecessary. Anyway, today I found just what I wanted for that conceptual passage, and now the piece runs 9 minutes.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 26, 2022, 06:11:25 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 25, 2022, 12:09:56 PM
Thank you all! Chipped away some more today. I've reached the 8-minute mark now. I shall see if tomorrow I figure out just where to take it hence. Or, I may work on conceptualizing the end, so I know where I'm going.

I thought I would write out the very ending, since it was in my ear. A most productive day, really.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: krummholz on January 27, 2022, 03:34:00 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 26, 2022, 06:11:25 PM
I thought I would write out the very ending, since it was in my ear. A most productive day, really.

Great to hear this! (and even better to hear it, when it's finished  ;))
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 27, 2022, 06:45:18 AM
Quote from: krummholz on January 27, 2022, 03:34:00 AM
Great to hear this! (and even better to hear it, when it's finished  ;))

Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 27, 2022, 03:17:47 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 26, 2022, 11:11:33 AM
Thanks, Jeffrey!

Inching along, which I like just fine. Back in October, when I let the score rest on the shelf, I had an idea for m. 165ff. but I could not then discover the execution I wanted (I think my thought was clouded in part by uncertainty that mm. 145-164 were quite what I wanted there. My doubts on that head were (I think now) simply unnecessary. Anyway, today I found just what I wanted for that conceptual passage, and now the piece runs 9 minutes.

I think I know where I want to go at this point, I have a little homework to do now.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: relm1 on January 27, 2022, 03:36:09 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 25, 2022, 12:09:56 PM
Thank you all! Chipped away some more today. I've reached the 8-minute mark now. I shall see if tomorrow I figure out just where to take it hence. Or, I may work on conceptualizing the end, so I know where I'm going.

Keep going, brother. 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 27, 2022, 04:15:23 PM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on January 28, 2022, 10:01:42 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 27, 2022, 03:17:47 PM
I think I know where I want to go at this point, I have a little homework to do now.
So, Karl and other composers here (perhaps I should start a new thread?  Or there might be an old one on it?  I've seen some comments around but I'm not certain where.) I'm wondering how you go about composing?  Some possibilities that occurred to me:

1)  A certain theme comes up to you...maybe when awake or when asleep?
2)  Something inspires you:  A work of art?  A person?  An event?  A place?????  Mother Nature/animals/space??  Something that you hear?  A book?  Or?

Someone commissions you to write a specific kind of work...and what do you do?

Also, how disciplined are you in terms of working say "X number of hours a day on it"?  Or "X number of days a week"?

Just curious!

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 28, 2022, 11:33:44 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on January 28, 2022, 10:01:42 AM
So, Karl and other composers here (perhaps I should start a new thread?  Or there might be an old one on it?  I've seen some comments around but I'm not certain where.) I'm wondering how you go about composing?  Some possibilities that occurred to me:

1)  A certain theme comes up to you...maybe when awake or when asleep?
2)  Something inspires you:  A work of art?  A person?  An event?  A place? ??? ?  Mother Nature/animals/space??  Something that you hear?  A book?  Or?

Someone commissions you to write a specific kind of work...and what do you do?

Also, how disciplined are you in terms of working say "X number of hours a day on it"?  Or "X number of days a week"?

Just curious!

PD


First, my post-PT nap. Will answer later :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 30, 2022, 10:58:31 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on January 28, 2022, 10:01:42 AM
So, Karl and other composers here (perhaps I should start a new thread?  Or there might be an old one on it?  I've seen some comments around but I'm not certain where.) I'm wondering how you go about composing?  Some possibilities that occurred to me:

1)  A certain theme comes up to you...maybe when awake or when asleep?
2)  Something inspires you:  A work of art?  A person?  An event?  A place? ??? ?  Mother Nature/animals/space??  Something that you hear?  A book?  Or?

Someone commissions you to write a specific kind of work...and what do you do?

Also, how disciplined are you in terms of working say "X number of hours a day on it"?  Or "X number of days a week"?

Just curious!

PD


I rarely dream musical ideas, and it is rarer still when an idea that came to me in a dream (which felt great, in the dream) actually sounds decent when waking.

Inspiration really comes from everywhere. My mom-in-law once said, "you can get inspiration from a magazine ad for a toilet." Sometimes I am inspired by a piece I'm listening to, that I don't think much of ... I start thinking, are there elements in this tripe which I could turn to artistic account?

I have not been commissioned for many works, the Kerouac piece being the latest. I find a way to discover the music.

As to work habits ... well I essentially was not a composer from early October, but if we stipulate that what was once habitual can be habitual again, I find it pretty easy to fall into a habit of doing some work each day. And once my concept of the piece has well formed, the work comes pretty easy.

To explain the "homework" I mentioned: Some years ago, the cellist wife of a friend invited me to write pieces for four cellos. I sent her three pieces: one was an adaptation of a very old piano toccata of mine called Lutosławski's Lullaby, and I wrote two new companion pieces, a one-pager (that is, the four players would not have individual printed parts, but would all read from score ... called Marginalia, and a concluding piece I called Après-Lullaby. The three pieces together I denominated my Opus 96, collectively called It's all in your head (not that that's a bad place for everything to be.)

However (and, as often happens) the piece was never played. Not even when I later adapted it for a standard string quartet.

So, now I'm writing a piece for string orchestra ... at one point, I decided to incorporate the Marginalia from my Op. 96. I thought then, too, that I would bring the piece to a point where I might incorporate the Après-Lullaby. The thought naturally crossed my mind, "What about Lutosławski's Lullaby?"At the time, I dismissed that thought, but now I have decided to go ahead and allow the string symphony completely to cannabalize the Op. 96. I'll let Op. 96 stand, too (you never know, someone may see light and perform it) and there is ample new material unique to the Symphony, that it is "more than the sum of its parts." So my homework is, that I want to make an entirely fresh rhythmic adaptation of Lutosławski's Lullaby, so I'm going back to the source and making a harmonic reduction of it to work from. It just takes a little juggling, which I may do this afternoon.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 30, 2022, 05:47:35 PM
Just had a nice chat with Peter H Bloom ... Soon Ensemble Aubade will begin working on Swiss Skis and Feel the Burn.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on January 31, 2022, 02:38:35 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 30, 2022, 10:58:31 AM
I rarely dream musical ideas, and it is rarer still when an idea that came to me in a dream (which felt great, in the dream) actually sounds decent when waking.

Inspiration really comes from everywhere. My mom-in-law once said, "you can get inspiration from a magazine ad for a toilet." Sometimes I am inspired by a piece I'm listening to, that I don't think much of ... I start thinking, are there elements in this tripe which I could turn to artistic account?

I have not been commissioned for many works, the Kerouac piece being the latest. I find a way to discover the music.

As to work habits ... well I essentially was not a composer from early October, but if we stipulate that what was once habitual can be habitual again, I find it pretty easy to fall into a habit of doing some work each day. And once my concept of the piece has well formed, the work comes pretty easy.

To explain the "homework" I mentioned: Some years ago, the cellist wife of a friend invited me to write pieces for four cellos. I sent her three pieces: one was an adaptation of a very old piano toccata of mine called Lutosławski's Lullaby, and I wrote two new companion pieces, a one-pager (that is, the four players would not have individual printed parts, but would all read from score ... called Marginalia, and a concluding piece I called Après-Lullaby. The three pieces together I denominated my Opus 96, collectively called It's all in your head (not that that's a bad place for everything to be.)

However (and, as often happens) the piece was never played. Not even when I later adapted it for a standard string quartet.

So, now I'm writing a piece for string orchestra ... at one point, I decided to incorporate the Marginalia from my Op. 96. I thought then, too, that I would bring the piece to a point where I might incorporate the Après-Lullaby. The thought naturally crossed my mind, "What about Lutosławski's Lullaby?"At the time, I dismissed that thought, but now I have decided to go ahead and allow the string symphony completely to cannabalize the Op. 96. I'll let Op. 96 stand, too (you never know, someone may see light and perform it) and there is ample new material unique to the Symphony, that it is "more than the sum of its parts." So my homework is, that I want to make an entirely fresh rhythmic adaptation of Lutosławski's Lullaby, so I'm going back to the source and making a harmonic reduction of it to work from. It just takes a little juggling, which I may do this afternoon.
Thank you for sharing how your thought processes have been like--particularly as of late.

Good luck with that Karl!  I'm sure that you're creating some true gems!

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 31, 2022, 05:26:23 AM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 31, 2022, 06:42:47 PM
Good Triad  (https://www.triadchoir.org/)rehearsal tonight, prep for which rather kept me from composing. A full day, and I am beat!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: vandermolen on February 01, 2022, 11:28:31 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 31, 2022, 06:42:47 PM
Good Triad  (https://www.triadchoir.org/)rehearsal tonight, prep for which rather kept me from composing. A full day, and I am beat!
Glad that it went well.  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: foxandpeng on February 02, 2022, 05:48:43 AM
Cross posting. I know this is a midi run through, but it more than gives a favourable impression of the work, followed by the rest of the movements. I want to hear this performed.

Quote from: foxandpeng on February 02, 2022, 05:43:51 AM
Symphony 1, Karl Henning

First listen.

https://youtu.be/-WCZ77mt2aE

Yes, Karl. Very much, yes.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 02, 2022, 06:47:38 AM
Quote from: vandermolen on February 01, 2022, 11:28:31 PM
Glad that it went well.  :)

Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 02, 2022, 06:48:17 AM
Quote from: foxandpeng on February 02, 2022, 05:48:43 AM
Cross posting. I know this is a midi run through, but it more than gives a favourable impression of the work, followed by the rest of the movements. I want to hear this performed.


I'm hoping!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 15, 2022, 12:05:54 PM
Don't recall if I have mentioned it, but my When (alto flute and choir) is on for the March Triad (https://www.triadchoir.org/) concerts, after all. It is going well in rehearsal. One of our rules is that a composer does not conduct his/her own piece. Essentially another opportunity for collaboration. The conductor has really gotten inside the piece, and is getting the choir to tell the story of the text.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 15, 2022, 06:15:07 PM
Overall, a very good Triad rehearsal last night, and I'm very enthusiastic about the program: three non-Triad composers will come in for the concerts!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on February 16, 2022, 02:21:53 AM
All positive stuff, Karl.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: krummholz on February 16, 2022, 04:28:51 AM
Great news, Karl! Wish I could be there...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 16, 2022, 05:50:27 AM
Quote from: krummholz on February 16, 2022, 04:28:51 AM
Great news, Karl! Wish I could be there...

Do keep in mind a choral piece to write for us!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 16, 2022, 04:53:55 PM
You know, I am a most fortunate man. I don't mean only in having survived a severe stroke, and in how well my recovery is going (I mean, yes, it's slow and arduous, but there is continued progress.) I just got a letter from my pre-stroke employer notifying me of my retirement (the last information I had previously led to me believe that at some point they would consider me to have voluntarily resigned.) I am enormously pleased that I have retired rather than resigned (plus there is some modest exit compensation which goes with that distinction—I didn't know that, either.) So in ways which are (frankly) surprising for a financial corporation, my erstwhile employer was really humane to me through all this.
Today, I had a lovely phone call with Jack Gallagher, the composer I studied with at Wooster. I have mentioned this here on GMG before so I needn't be cagey here now. It is a blessing to have such a warm friendship with a former instructor.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on February 17, 2022, 02:25:06 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 16, 2022, 04:53:55 PM
You know, I am a most fortunate man. I don't mean only in having survived a severe stroke, and in how well my recovery is going (I mean, yes, it's slow and arduous, but there is continued progress.) I just got a letter from my pre-stroke employer notifying me of my retirement (the last information I had previously led to me believe that at some point they would consider me to have voluntarily resigned.) I am enormously pleased that I have retired rather than resigned (plus there is some modest exit compensation which goes with that distinction—I didn't know that, either.) So in ways which are (frankly) surprising for a financial corporation, my erstwhile employer was really humane to me through all this.
Today, I had a lovely phone call with Jack Gallagher, the composer I studied with at Wooster. I have mentioned this here on GMG before so I needn't be cagey here now. It is a blessing to have such a warm friendship with a former instructor.

Sometimes Like can produce the occasional pleasant surprise, Karl. Continued good health to you, Sir.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 17, 2022, 06:14:17 AM
Many thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: krummholz on February 19, 2022, 10:51:17 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 16, 2022, 04:53:55 PM
You know, I am a most fortunate man. I don't mean only in having survived a severe stroke, and in how well my recovery is going (I mean, yes, it's slow and arduous, but there is continued progress.) I just got a letter from my pre-stroke employer notifying me of my retirement (the last information I had previously led to me believe that at some point they would consider me to have voluntarily resigned.) I am enormously pleased that I have retired rather than resigned (plus there is some modest exit compensation which goes with that distinction—I didn't know that, either.) So in ways which are (frankly) surprising for a financial corporation, my erstwhile employer was really humane to me through all this.
Today, I had a lovely phone call with Jack Gallagher, the composer I studied with at Wooster. I have mentioned this here on GMG before so I needn't be cagey here now. It is a blessing to have such a warm friendship with a former instructor.

Glad to hear that your health continues to improve, Karl, and I hope that "modest" exit compensation isn't too meagre...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: krummholz on February 19, 2022, 10:54:00 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 16, 2022, 05:50:27 AM
Do keep in mind a choral piece to write for us!

Actually I was thinking of that the other day as some random choral ideas were running through my head after revisiting Brian's Gothic... I have never written anything for choir, so that would be a major undertaking for me. Haven't dismissed the idea though, and might try to give it a whirl this summer.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 19, 2022, 03:07:29 PM
Quote from: krummholz on February 19, 2022, 10:54:00 AM
Actually I was thinking of that the other day as some random choral ideas were running through my head after revisiting Brian's Gothic... I have never written anything for choir, so that would be a major undertaking for me. Haven't dismissed the idea though, and might try to give it a whirl this summer.

Very good!

I'm back from a 2-5 rehearsal with Triad. Wonderfully productive rehearsal, and it did not feel like a three-hour rehearsal. That said, I'm pretty tuckered out now.

Quote from: krummholz on February 19, 2022, 10:51:17 AM
Glad to hear that your health continues to improve, Karl, and I hope that "modest" exit compensation isn't too meagre...

It was large enough to be an agreeable surprise, and not a sarcasm 8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on February 19, 2022, 03:33:54 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 16, 2022, 04:53:55 PM
You know, I am a most fortunate man. I don't mean only in having survived a severe stroke, and in how well my recovery is going (I mean, yes, it's slow and arduous, but there is continued progress.) I just got a letter from my pre-stroke employer notifying me of my retirement (the last information I had previously led to me believe that at some point they would consider me to have voluntarily resigned.) I am enormously pleased that I have retired rather than resigned (plus there is some modest exit compensation which goes with that distinction—I didn't know that, either.) So in ways which are (frankly) surprising for a financial corporation, my erstwhile employer was really humane to me through all this.
Today, I had a lovely phone call with Jack Gallagher, the composer I studied with at Wooster. I have mentioned this here on GMG before so I needn't be cagey here now. It is a blessing to have such a warm friendship with a former instructor.

Excellent news, Karl!

Officially retired!   But not from the vocation of COMPOSER!!!   8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: relm1 on February 19, 2022, 04:06:06 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 16, 2022, 04:53:55 PM
You know, I am a most fortunate man. I don't mean only in having survived a severe stroke, and in how well my recovery is going (I mean, yes, it's slow and arduous, but there is continued progress.) I just got a letter from my pre-stroke employer notifying me of my retirement (the last information I had previously led to me believe that at some point they would consider me to have voluntarily resigned.) I am enormously pleased that I have retired rather than resigned (plus there is some modest exit compensation which goes with that distinction—I didn't know that, either.) So in ways which are (frankly) surprising for a financial corporation, my erstwhile employer was really humane to me through all this.
Today, I had a lovely phone call with Jack Gallagher, the composer I studied with at Wooster. I have mentioned this here on GMG before so I needn't be cagey here now. It is a blessing to have such a warm friendship with a former instructor.

Wow, I had no idea!  You are very fortunate indeed.  That's very wonderful that you have a solid support network too!  All best wishes to you!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 19, 2022, 05:33:09 PM
Thanks, gents!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on February 19, 2022, 07:27:14 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 16, 2022, 04:53:55 PM
You know, I am a most fortunate man. I don't mean only in having survived a severe stroke, and in how well my recovery is going (I mean, yes, it's slow and arduous, but there is continued progress.) I just got a letter from my pre-stroke employer notifying me of my retirement (the last information I had previously led to me believe that at some point they would consider me to have voluntarily resigned.) I am enormously pleased that I have retired rather than resigned (plus there is some modest exit compensation which goes with that distinction—I didn't know that, either.) So in ways which are (frankly) surprising for a financial corporation, my erstwhile employer was really humane to me through all this.
Today, I had a lovely phone call with Jack Gallagher, the composer I studied with at Wooster. I have mentioned this here on GMG before so I needn't be cagey here now. It is a blessing to have such a warm friendship with a former instructor.

This is truly a wonderful thing to read from you, Karl. You are more than fortunate --- you are blessed. Someone is looking out for you and for that, we all must give thanks. Continued success, my friend!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 20, 2022, 03:06:14 AM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: André on February 20, 2022, 12:08:02 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on February 19, 2022, 07:27:14 PM
This is truly a wonderful thing to read from you, Karl. You are more than fortunate --- you are blessed. Someone is looking out for you and for that, we all must give thanks. Continued success, my friend!

Well said.

Three cheers, Karl !  :-*
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 20, 2022, 01:40:43 PM
Merci!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on February 22, 2022, 11:52:12 AM
Happy for you Karl!  :)

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 22, 2022, 03:07:48 PM
Thanks!

Separately: Ensemble Aubade rehearsing my Oxygen Footprint Sunday
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on February 22, 2022, 11:24:36 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 22, 2022, 03:07:48 PM

Separately: Ensemble Aubade rehearsing my Oxygen Footprint Sunday

(https://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=92.0;attach=83374;image)


Great to see your music in rehearsal, Karl.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 16, 2022, 12:55:46 PM
Our Triad (https://www.triadchoir.org/) concerts are this weekend, and I am very excited. In addition to pieces by Triad composers (including my own When for choir and alto flute) we're singing Dance No More, a piece by my teacher at Wooster, Jack Gallagher, and pieces by two composers I've "met" via social media: Kevin Scott from NY state is represented by a Good Friday motet, In Manus Tuas with deliciously rich harmonies, and Dennis Bathory-Kitsz of Vermont by a lovely setting of O Magnum Mysterium.


But I have also been busy with thoughts of our first concert back in King's Chapel (http://www.kings-chapel.org/tuesday-recitals.html) since the dawn of the Plague. The program will include:

Moose on the Loose, Op. 165 (Picc, Alto Fl, Hn, Vn)
Airy Distillates, Op. 110 (Flute Solo)
Yesterday's Snow, Op. 160 (2 Fl, Hn, Vn)
Pam's Labyrinth, Op. 166 (Fl, Alto Sax, Hn, Vn)

Bonus trivia: I originally composed Airy Distillates for a flutist I found on Twitter, for a while it looked as if we were building a professional relationship, and then she blew me off. I had pretty much forgotten all about the piece until a couple of weeks ago when I was trawling through my computer folders ....
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 20, 2022, 09:17:11 AM
Last  night's Triad (https://www.triadchoir.org/) concert went very well; singing the same program again tonight.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on March 20, 2022, 10:04:21 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 20, 2022, 09:17:11 AM
Last  night's Triad (https://www.triadchoir.org/) concert went very well; singing the same program again tonight.
Huzzah!  Very happy for you Karl!  ;D

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 20, 2022, 10:14:17 AM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: ritter on March 20, 2022, 12:28:44 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on March 20, 2022, 10:04:21 AM
Huzzah!  Very happy for you Karl!  ;D

PD
A big +1! Great to read the concert was a success!   :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 20, 2022, 01:36:50 PM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 21, 2022, 06:57:16 AM
I am gratified to report that last bight's Triad (https://www.triadchoir.org/) concert also went very well. One of our guest composers just posted:

Last night I had the privilege of hearing my work "O Magnum Mysterium" premiered by Triad: Boston's Choral Collective ... and I do mean 'privilege' -- they are a wonderful group, musically thrilling, presenting twelve compositions (ten world premieres), stylistically diverse, with five different conductors from the group and most of the compositions by the singers. And they did all of it in a welcoming, stress-free way. In their voices, my piece sounded wonderful (on the way home I said to Stevie, "I guess I really can compose") and Kevin Scott's work was a powerful end to the concert. I'm looking forward to the concert video (composer Pamela Marshall had a piece performed as well as being the documentarian for the night). I should list every one with digital garlands! Thanks to every composer and singer!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: relm1 on March 22, 2022, 06:09:08 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 21, 2022, 06:57:16 AM
I am gratified to report that last bight's Triad (https://www.triadchoir.org/) concert also went very well. One of our guest composers just posted:

Last night I had the privilege of hearing my work "O Magnum Mysterium" premiered by Triad: Boston's Choral Collective ... and I do mean 'privilege' -- they are a wonderful group, musically thrilling, presenting twelve compositions (ten world premieres), stylistically diverse, with five different conductors from the group and most of the compositions by the singers. And they did all of it in a welcoming, stress-free way. In their voices, my piece sounded wonderful (on the way home I said to Stevie, "I guess I really can compose") and Kevin Scott's work was a powerful end to the concert. I'm looking forward to the concert video (composer Pamela Marshall had a piece performed as well as being the documentarian for the night). I should list every one with digital garlands! Thanks to every composer and singer!

Congrats, Karl! 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on March 22, 2022, 06:28:38 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 21, 2022, 06:57:16 AM
I am gratified to report that last bight's Triad (https://www.triadchoir.org/) concert also went very well. One of our guest composers just posted:

Last night I had the privilege of hearing my work "O Magnum Mysterium" premiered by Triad: Boston's Choral Collective ... and I do mean 'privilege' -- they are a wonderful group, musically thrilling, presenting twelve compositions (ten world premieres), stylistically diverse, with five different conductors from the group and most of the compositions by the singers. And they did all of it in a welcoming, stress-free way. In their voices, my piece sounded wonderful (on the way home I said to Stevie, "I guess I really can compose") and Kevin Scott's work was a powerful end to the concert. I'm looking forward to the concert video (composer Pamela Marshall had a piece performed as well as being the documentarian for the night). I should list every one with digital garlands! Thanks to every composer and singer!

Congratulations on the events Karl.
The write up is also a wonderful endorsement for the group.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 22, 2022, 07:13:56 AM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Spotted Horses on March 25, 2022, 09:00:02 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 21, 2022, 06:57:16 AM
I am gratified to report that last bight's Triad (https://www.triadchoir.org/) concert also went very well. One of our guest composers just posted:

Last night I had the privilege of hearing my work "O Magnum Mysterium" premiered by Triad: Boston's Choral Collective ... and I do mean 'privilege' -- they are a wonderful group, musically thrilling, presenting twelve compositions (ten world premieres), stylistically diverse, with five different conductors from the group and most of the compositions by the singers. And they did all of it in a welcoming, stress-free way. In their voices, my piece sounded wonderful (on the way home I said to Stevie, "I guess I really can compose") and Kevin Scott's work was a powerful end to the concert. I'm looking forward to the concert video (composer Pamela Marshall had a piece performed as well as being the documentarian for the night). I should list every one with digital garlands! Thanks to every composer and singer!

Great to hear music is being performed again.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 25, 2022, 10:56:52 AM
Thanks! A most gratifying weekend, indeed!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on March 25, 2022, 11:35:37 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 25, 2022, 10:56:52 AM
Thanks! A most gratifying weekend, indeed!

I was going to use the adjective gratifying, Karl, but you got there before me. I therefore deduce a positive engagement overall.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: krummholz on March 29, 2022, 05:44:14 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 20, 2022, 09:17:11 AM
Last  night's Triad (https://www.triadchoir.org/) concert went very well; singing the same program again tonight.

Wonderful news Karl!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: krummholz on March 29, 2022, 05:46:22 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 21, 2022, 06:57:16 AM
I am gratified to report that last bight's Triad (https://www.triadchoir.org/) concert also went very well. One of our guest composers just posted:

Last night I had the privilege of hearing my work "O Magnum Mysterium" premiered by Triad: Boston's Choral Collective ... and I do mean 'privilege' -- they are a wonderful group, musically thrilling, presenting twelve compositions (ten world premieres), stylistically diverse, with five different conductors from the group and most of the compositions by the singers. And they did all of it in a welcoming, stress-free way. In their voices, my piece sounded wonderful (on the way home I said to Stevie, "I guess I really can compose") and Kevin Scott's work was a powerful end to the concert. I'm looking forward to the concert video (composer Pamela Marshall had a piece performed as well as being the documentarian for the night). I should list every one with digital garlands! Thanks to every composer and singer!

I can guess who the "guest composer" was... this is really great to hear! Congratulations to both you and the composer, and to your group! :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 29, 2022, 10:26:01 AM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 02, 2022, 06:54:33 AM
This afternoon is the first rehearsal of the Henning Ensemble since the dawn of COVID.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on April 02, 2022, 08:55:01 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 02, 2022, 06:54:33 AM
This afternoon is the first rehearsal of the Henning Ensemble since the dawn of COVID.

Hope it goes well, Karl. It will feel great to be back in the seat.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 02, 2022, 09:13:54 AM
Thanks, Fergus!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: JBS on April 02, 2022, 10:09:07 AM
Huzzah!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 02, 2022, 02:47:15 PM
A very good rehearsal.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on April 02, 2022, 03:47:03 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 02, 2022, 02:47:15 PM
A very good rehearsal.

So, well ensconced back in the seat! Good news, Karl.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: krummholz on April 03, 2022, 04:04:07 AM
Congrats Karl, good to hear!

Since I first started here as the pandemic was beginning, exactly what is the Henning Ensemble?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 03, 2022, 01:35:21 PM
Quote from: krummholz on April 03, 2022, 04:04:07 AM
Congrats Karl, good to hear!

Since I first started here as the pandemic was beginning, exactly what is the Henning Ensemble?

A number of colleague/friends who are generous to yours truly with their time and talents, reliably ready to read a fresh Henning score. Present makeup:

Ellen Allen, violin
Peter H Bloom, flutes
Carol Epple, flutes
Pam Marshall, composer & horn


https://www.youtube.com/v/yCbOqaDNYWE
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on April 03, 2022, 02:01:41 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 03, 2022, 01:35:21 PM

https://www.youtube.com/v/yCbOqaDNYWE

Nice, Karl.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: krummholz on April 03, 2022, 03:51:47 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 03, 2022, 01:35:21 PM
A number of colleague/friends who are generous to yours truly with their time and talents, reliably ready to read a fresh Henning score. Present makeup:

Ellen Allen, violin
Peter H Bloom, flutes
Carol Epple, flutes
Pam Marshall, composer & horn


https://www.youtube.com/v/yCbOqaDNYWE

Quite a blessing for you!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 03, 2022, 04:10:26 PM
Quote from: krummholz on April 03, 2022, 03:51:47 PM
Quite a blessing for you!

Verily!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 07, 2022, 07:22:05 PM
On one hand, I'm not the only church musician in the Boston area feeling that Holy Week somehow crept up on us. On t'other, my choir & I feel that we're in a pretty good place.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 19, 2022, 09:59:59 AM
I was very pleased with our recital today at King's Chapel: http://www.kings-chapel.org/tuesday-recitals.html?fbclid=IwAR05IA-sjFxdT7UOfiyq_G6mIkW6VxLQQARd88XWN4SOhns3551Vmw8sn0E (http://www.kings-chapel.org/tuesday-recitals.html?fbclid=IwAR05IA-sjFxdT7UOfiyq_G6mIkW6VxLQQARd88XWN4SOhns3551Vmw8sn0E)
We're the second Play Widget down.


Starts with some dead air: advance it to the 15-minute mark.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: krummholz on April 20, 2022, 05:05:15 AM
Nice! Thanks for sharing, Karl.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 20, 2022, 07:02:25 AM
Quote from: krummholz on April 20, 2022, 05:05:15 AM
Nice! Thanks for sharing, Karl.

Thanks for listening!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on June 20, 2022, 07:24:25 PM
So what has been going on with your music, Karl? There hasn't been a post in this thread since April.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 21, 2022, 05:27:49 AM
Thanks for asking, John. Not very much: The March Triad concerts went well, and at some point the videos will get uploaded to YouTube. We were happy, too with the Henning ensemble performance at King's Chapel in April. The only news since (which is shy of actual news) is that the m.d. of the Charles River Wind Ensemble and I have again met face to face, and he sounded genuinely impressed when I spoke of my Symphony for Band. I've sent him PDFs of the first two mvts, so now the waiting has begun. I need to clean up (typographically) the score of the third mvt, and (optimistically) should have that ready, if Matt gets back to me on the piece. First, more immediately practically, I need to proof afresh the two new scores for Ensemble Aubade: Swiss Skis and Feel the Burn (Bicycling Into the Sun) ... they have so faithfully championed Oxygen Footprint, it will nice to have them perform the troika. Once I get those mechanical tasks done, I should return to the string symphony.
We will start talking about rep for the November Triad concerts soon. At the moment, I don't really feel like writing anything more for choir. Perhaps I'll propose returning to one of the numbers from my Mass. I don't believe the Sanctus has been sung yet.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on June 21, 2022, 09:06:24 AM
Thanks for the update, Karl. 8) I hope you get more performances soon!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 21, 2022, 10:12:01 AM
Thanks.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 21, 2022, 05:57:06 PM
I've repaired Bicycling Into the Sun (Feel the Burn) ... Mysteriously, when I exported the flute and viola parts, Sibelius moved a couple of rehearsal marks to other measures. It seems that this ought not to happen, but it now seems not to be impossible. Just spoke to Peter, who did not say, "there was no problem with Swiss Skis," but, "I forget what the problem with Swiss Skis was." If I were to hazard a guess, it has to do with all the double-stops in the viola. I am hoping that, rather than it being any matter of the part being "impossible," it's just that it's a part that Frank will have to work up, and that the "problem" when they got together to read, was that Frank was faced with a part which it was in no way practical to sight-read. We Shall See.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: krummholz on June 21, 2022, 06:10:06 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 21, 2022, 05:57:06 PM
I've repaired Bicycling Into the Sun (Feel the Burn) ... Mysteriously, when I exported the flute and viola parts, Sibelius moved a couple of rehearsal marks to other measures. It seems that this ought not to happen, but it now seems not to be impossible. Just spoke to Peter, who did not say, "there was no problem with Swiss Skis," but, "I forget what the problem with Swiss Skis was." If I were to hazard a guess, it has to do with all the double-stops in the viola. I am hoping that, rather than it being any matter of the part being "impossible," it's just that it's a part that Frank will have to work up, and that the "problem" when they got together to read, was that Frank was faced with a part which it was in no way practical to sight-read. We Shall See.

I dunno the reason, Karl, but that happened to me as well, when I copied and pasted Sinfonia Solenne from the string orchestra score into the orchestral score (prior to orchestration). I did this little by little, adding more and more bars and pasting sections into the expanded score. Rehearsal marks tended to move every time I added bars to the end of the new score, and eventually I gave up trying to adjust them and just recreated the whole lot when I was done pasting.

Sibelius has enough bugs to make me strongly consider switching to Dorico. Another bug: displaying the pages of your score vertically can cause Sibelius to auto scroll to the first page the instant you use the mouse to edit anything, whether it is a note value, or spacing between staves or positioning of barlines... anything. That one drove me nuts until I was advised to display them horizontally. Does it make sense that a documented and supposedly supported feature of an app is broken and has been for several releases now? Rhetorical question... :-/
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on June 22, 2022, 01:28:54 AM
It is good to be reading about your music again on these pages, Karl.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 22, 2022, 03:09:50 AM
Quote from: krummholz on June 21, 2022, 06:10:06 PM
I dunno the reason, Karl, but that happened to me as well, when I copied and pasted Sinfonia Solenne from the string orchestra score into the orchestral score (prior to orchestration). I did this little by little, adding more and more bars and pasting sections into the expanded score. Rehearsal marks tended to move every time I added bars to the end of the new score, and eventually I gave up trying to adjust them and just recreated the whole lot when I was done pasting.

Sibelius has enough bugs to make me strongly consider switching to Dorico. Another bug: displaying the pages of your score vertically can cause Sibelius to auto scroll to the first page the instant you use the mouse to edit anything, whether it is a note value, or spacing between staves or positioning of barlines... anything. That one drove me nuts until I was advised to display them horizontally. Does it make sense that a documented and supposedly supported feature of an app is broken and has been for several releases now? Rhetorical question... :-/

Ah! They moved as a result of adding bars at the end? Not that that should happen (it shouldn't) but that explains it ... I had composed some 200 mm. of Bicycling, and then "cannibalized" a short already-written piece, originally called sand dance, which had gone nowhere in the call to which I had submitted, but which was a musical idea I really liked.


My friend Pam hasn't found Dorico user-friendly, FWIW.

Quote from: aligreto on June 22, 2022, 01:28:54 AM
It is good to be reading about your music again on these pages, Karl.

Warm thanks, Fergus!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 22, 2022, 07:58:28 AM
I think I've found the efficient method of clearing up The Lungs, as it were.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: krummholz on June 22, 2022, 08:05:24 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 22, 2022, 03:09:50 AM
Ah! They moved as a result of adding bars at the end? Not that that should happen (it shouldn't) but that explains it ... I had composed some 200 mm. of Bicycling, and then "cannibalized" a short already-written piece, originally called sand dance, which had gone nowhere in the call to which I had submitted, but which was a musical idea I really liked.

Yes, my takeaway from the experience was that until the score is basically finished, there is no good reason to add rehearsal marks anyway. So I wasn't too upset by this bug - though of course it IS a bug and shouldn't happen, as you say. But I am much more underwhelmed by having to display my scores horizontally. I prefer vertically because then I can scroll through the score using the scroll wheel on my mouse. With horizontal display, the only way to move more than one or two pages is by grabbing and dragging the scroll "thumb". But guess where Sibelius ALWAYS puts the "keypad" on startup? (i.e., it NEVER remembers where I put it last time, but insists that it belongs at the lower right corner, right over both scrollbars).

Quote
My friend Pam hasn't found Dorico user-friendly, FWIW.

I'd be curious to know in exactly which ways. I'm relatively tolerant of software that has a learning curve but that, once adjusted to, lets me work efficiently and easily. Outright bugs that render documented features unusable are another matter.

One thing about Dorico that has kept me from taking the plunge is the lack of support for glissandi on playback. Since my string quartet has a couple, that's a bit discouraging.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 22, 2022, 08:18:30 AM
And I've reached out to a "virtual acquaintance" of many years, who is a violist, to ask his opinion as to "doability."
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: vandermolen on June 24, 2022, 12:03:31 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on June 21, 2022, 09:06:24 AM
Thanks for the update, Karl. 8) I hope you get more performances soon!
+1
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on June 24, 2022, 02:23:46 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 22, 2022, 07:58:28 AM
I think I've found the efficient method of clearing up The Lungs, as it were.

Take a very deep breath, Karl, and proceed with positivity  ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 24, 2022, 02:38:43 PM
(* chortle *)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 28, 2022, 08:57:22 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 22, 2022, 08:18:30 AM
And I've reached out to a "virtual acquaintance" of many years, who is a violist, to ask his opinion as to "doability."

To my great relief, he writes: Everything works. The chord on the and of beat 2 in measures 55 and 58 is awkward but can be done.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 29, 2022, 02:40:56 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 30, 2022, 10:58:31 AM
To explain the "homework" I mentioned: Some years ago, the cellist wife of a friend invited me to write pieces for four cellos. I sent her three pieces: one was an adaptation of a very old piano toccata of mine called Lutosławski's Lullaby, and I wrote two new companion pieces, a one-pager (that is, the four players would not have individual printed parts, but would all read from score ... called Marginalia, and a concluding piece I called Après-Lullaby. The three pieces together I denominated my Opus 96, collectively called It's all in your head (not that that's a bad place for everything to be.)

However (and, as often happens) the piece was never played. Not even when I later adapted it for a standard string quartet.

So, now I'm writing a piece for string orchestra ... at one point, I decided to incorporate the Marginalia from my Op. 96. I thought then, too, that I would bring the piece to a point where I might incorporate the Après-Lullaby. The thought naturally crossed my mind, "What about Lutosławski's Lullaby?"At the time, I dismissed that thought, but now I have decided to go ahead and allow the string symphony completely to cannabalize the Op. 96. I'll let Op. 96 stand, too (you never know, someone may see light and perform it) and there is ample new material unique to the Symphony, that it is "more than the sum of its parts." So my homework is, that I want to make an entirely fresh rhythmic adaptation of Lutosławski's Lullaby, so I'm going back to the source and making a harmonic reduction of it to work from. It just takes a little juggling, which I may do this afternoon.

After rather a hiatus, I've been getting some work done at last. First there was the need to get the Opp. 161 & 163 in complete order for Ensemble Aubade, then there was the unfinished business of getting the score of The Lungs just about Press Ready. While it feels like no fanfare at journey's end, I am gratified that the Op. 148 is done now, too.

I've at last finished "reducing" Lutosławski's Lullaby to its harmonic skeleton. (and since I wrote the Lullaby in the wake of the news of the Polish composer's passing, the appropriation of the material for a piece in Louis' memory is at least apt.
I'm now reviewing what is presently done of the piece—the first nine minutes, and the very conclusion (one minute) I am approaching a motivated condition.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 29, 2022, 02:48:29 PM
Don't think I'll do any more work today ... will let what I've got "marinate" mentally a bit.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on June 29, 2022, 04:35:46 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 29, 2022, 02:48:29 PM
Don't think I'll do any more work today ... will let what I've got "marinate" mentally a bit.

To quote someone familiar to us all "(* chortle *)"  ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 29, 2022, 04:41:04 PM
Hah!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on June 29, 2022, 05:35:32 PM
I sent this to Karl about The Lungs:

"...I remain as enthusiastic as ever!  The first half recalls the playfulness of Ives without imitating him, and evokes a weird and uncanny journey into the mysterious physics and chemistry of breathing.  The second part (from E onward) follows the mystical idea that the spirit is connected to breathing (in fact spiro in Latin = "I breathe."

And in German, atmen (also "to breathe") goes back to Sanskrit's Atman "breath" and "soul")
."   

So, the work is much more than a musical Fantastic Journey into the alveoli!   0:)



Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 30, 2022, 06:31:40 PM
Quote from: Cato on June 29, 2022, 05:35:32 PM
I sent this to Karl about The Lungs:

"...I remain as enthusiastic as ever!  The first half recalls the playfulness of Ives without imitating him, and evokes a weird and uncanny journey into the mysterious physics and chemistry of breathing.  The second part (from E onward) follows the mystical idea that the spirit is connected to breathing (in fact spiro in Latin = "I breathe."

And in German, atmen (also "to breathe") goes back to Sanskrit's Atman "breath" and "soul")
."   

So, the work is much more than a musical Fantastic Journey into the alveoli!   0:)





Many thanks, sir!

Inching forward with Symphony № 3, « In memoriam Louis Andriessen » for strings
I'm close to settling, I think, on the new rhythmic treatment of the "Lullaby," but as yet, I've just set up its entrance. Tomorrow being Physical Therapy day, I may not do any more work this side of Saturday ....


We're about at the ten and a half minute mark now.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 01, 2022, 07:35:48 PM
I did just start the Lullaby off. I stand in some mild doubt, but that's all right, too. I think the thing to do is go ahead and carry out the "plan," and see then to what degree I feel it works (or needs modification).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: relm1 on July 02, 2022, 05:14:19 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 01, 2022, 07:35:48 PM
I did just start the Lullaby off. I stand in some mild doubt, but that's all right, too. I think the thing to do is go ahead and carry out the "plan," and see then to what degree I feel it works (or needs modification).

That's a totally valid approach.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on July 03, 2022, 08:30:42 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 30, 2022, 06:31:40 PM
Many thanks, sir!

Inching forward with Symphony № 3, « In memoriam Louis Andriessen » for strings
I'm close to settling, I think, on the new rhythmic treatment of the "Lullaby," but as yet, I've just set up its entrance. Tomorrow being Physical Therapy day, I may not do any more work this side of Saturday ....


We're about at the ten and a half minute mark now.

Very nice, Karl. How is physical therapy going?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 04, 2022, 07:39:32 AM
15 years ago, just starting work on White Nights
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on July 04, 2022, 08:16:23 AM
I don't think I've seen anyone with such a warm smile while reading Dostoevsky! 0:) 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 04, 2022, 08:21:26 AM
Hah!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 04, 2022, 12:23:39 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on July 03, 2022, 08:30:42 PM
Very nice, Karl. How is physical therapy going?

The left hand is very slow to come back. I keep at it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 04, 2022, 12:33:43 PM
Quote from: relm1 on July 02, 2022, 05:14:19 AM
That's a totally valid approach.

You know, a thought which has been subliminal has arisen to the surface: what if what I really want is to discard the notion of using the Lullaby? Or, perhaps better, simply jettisoning the rhythmified notions I've been focusing on?

I think I've found the way.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 04, 2022, 05:15:54 PM
Well, that's freed me up. I've made some progress. I may find that I want to adjust, later, but I feel good about the passage now, which I did not, quite, this morning.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: relm1 on July 05, 2022, 05:40:29 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 04, 2022, 05:15:54 PM
Well, that's freed me up. I've made some progress. I may find that I want to adjust, later, but I feel good about the passage now, which I did not, quite, this morning.

I generally aim to get it written down and then do a pass to get it right.  They might not be the same pass.  Do you do both at once?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 05, 2022, 06:11:01 AM
Quote from: relm1 on July 05, 2022, 05:40:29 AM
I generally aim to get it written down and then do a pass to get it right.  They might not be the same pass.  Do you do both at once?

Sometimes, not always. I do always "reserve the right" to go back and adjust any- and everything later.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mirror Image on July 05, 2022, 09:20:50 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 04, 2022, 12:23:39 PM
The left hand is very slow to come back. I keep at it.

I hope for your continued improvement, Karl.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 05, 2022, 10:10:05 AM
Warmly appreciated.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 05, 2022, 06:26:43 PM
More work done today. A very good chance I'll reach the end of the "repurposed Lullaby" section tomorrow.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 06, 2022, 12:31:39 PM
I have indeed and (as it rather feels) at last finished the importation of Lutosławski's Lullaby. For a while, I was concerned about the chorale's static character, but I believe I have addressed that sufficiently, mostly by the simple expedient of using dynamics to limn the harmonic shaping, and partly with sparely judicious use of pizzicato. I believe I'm done working for the day.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: relm1 on July 06, 2022, 04:22:53 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 06, 2022, 12:31:39 PM
I have indeed and (as it rather feels) at last finished the importation of Lutosławski's Lullaby. For a while, I was concerned about the chorale's static character, but I believe I have addressed that sufficiently, mostly by the simple expedient of using dynamics to limn the harmonic shaping, and partly with sparely judicious use of pizzicato. I believe I'm done working for the day.

Fantastic!  Looking forward to hearing the fruits of your labor.   :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 06, 2022, 04:23:56 PM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 07, 2022, 06:57:41 PM
I'm going to let the score as it stands today "cure" for a few days. Will report.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: relm1 on July 08, 2022, 05:50:34 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 07, 2022, 06:57:41 PM
I'm going to let the score as it stands today "cure" for a few days. Will report.

That is a good move.  Always reveals new insights when putting it away for some time.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 08, 2022, 06:18:22 AM
Aye.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 08, 2022, 09:40:11 AM
Well, back when I was (perhaps not wringing my figurative hands, but next thing) over the imported Lullaby (which in its original form is a rhythmically active Toccata) part of me feared  it might be too static as a straight-ahead chorale. But I think it's just fine (will be better, obviously, in actual performance, rater than MIDI export. Still going to let the piece sit for a day or so. I am enormously pleased with the resuscitation of Après-Lullaby.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 13, 2022, 11:08:22 AM
To my very pleasant surprise, my friend Carson Cooman asked me today to send him the Op. 169 pieces. The set currently rests at seven pieces. Perhaps at some point I may indeed compose four more, and make it a set to compliment the Brahms Op. 122.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: relm1 on July 14, 2022, 06:14:58 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 13, 2022, 11:08:22 AM
To my very pleasant surprise, my friend Carson Cooman asked me today to send him the Op. 169 pieces. The set currently rests at seven pieces. Perhaps at some point I may indeed compose four more, and make it a set to compliment the Brahms Op. 122.

He's impressively prolific.  I also like his connection to Arnold Rosner.  May good things result from his reviewing your pieces.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 14, 2022, 06:20:47 AM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 15, 2022, 01:28:48 PM
Wednesday was my first visit to the beach since my stroke. The pics are not of the beach itself (I had left my phone in the car) it was a beautiful day.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 15, 2022, 01:32:05 PM
Afterwards, before heading home, we went to Essex for some fried scallops (not shown).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on July 15, 2022, 01:54:53 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 15, 2022, 01:32:05 PM

Afterwards, before heading home, we went to Essex for some fried scallops (not shown).



I know some people who went to Essex for some...well, you know!  ;)

Glad to hear about the relaxing day!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on July 15, 2022, 01:55:11 PM
Nice!  I live only an hour and a half from the ocean but I rarely go to the beach.  I prefer it in the fall and spring when the weather is mild and there are no tourists.  I might make the time this fall.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Papy Oli on July 15, 2022, 02:05:51 PM
I had to look up at an MA map to work out that that you weren't visiting East Anglia in the UK  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on July 15, 2022, 02:16:25 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 15, 2022, 01:28:48 PM
Wednesday was my first visit to the beach since my stroke.

Did you get into the water, Karl?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 15, 2022, 03:01:56 PM
Quote from: Papy Oli on July 15, 2022, 02:05:51 PM
I had to look up at an MA map to work out that that you weren't visiting East Anglia in the UK  ;)

Sorry, buddy!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 15, 2022, 03:04:16 PM
Quote from: aligreto on July 15, 2022, 02:16:25 PM
Did you get into the water, Karl?

Only marginally, Fergus. The water was decidedly on the cold side (and the tide was out) I stepped into the water just enough that it covered the tops of my feet. The water was so cold, even just so, I thought my feet might cramp. Another day!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on July 15, 2022, 03:41:10 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 15, 2022, 03:04:16 PM
Only marginally, Fergus. The water was decidedly on the cold side (and the tide was out) I stepped into the water just enough that it covered the tops of my feet. The water was so cold, even just so, I thought my feet might cramp. Another day!

That was wise of you, Karl, in the circumstances. Another, warmer, set of circumstances would definitely be more appropriate. Still, it's nice to feel invigorated to some extent by the raw elements.  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 15, 2022, 03:48:18 PM
Truly!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 15, 2022, 04:36:29 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 08, 2022, 09:40:11 AM
Well, back when I was (perhaps not wringing my figurative hands, but next thing) over the imported Lullaby (which in its original form is a rhythmically active Toccata) part of me feared  it might be too static as a straight-ahead chorale. But I think it's just fine (will be better, obviously, in actual performance, rater than MIDI export. Still going to let the piece sit for a day or so. I am enormously pleased with the resuscitation of Après-Lullaby.

Although I was somehow quiet about it here, I do thing the Op. 175 is done. I go back and listen to the mp3 periodically, and I think I do like it. Four of my conductor friends/acquaintances have permitted me to send them the score ... so there are musical eyes looking it over.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: krummholz on July 15, 2022, 05:17:32 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 15, 2022, 04:36:29 PM
Although I was somehow quiet about it here, I do thing the Op. 175 is done. I go back and listen to the mp3 periodically, and I think I do like it. Four of my conductor friends/acquaintances have permitted me to send them the score ... so there are musical eyes looking it over.

Great news, Karl!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Papy Oli on July 16, 2022, 01:35:35 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 15, 2022, 03:01:56 PM
Sorry, buddy!

Not at all, Karl. The pic names threw me before I engaged the brain  :laugh:
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 16, 2022, 09:16:53 AM
Sunset down at the end of my street.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: krummholz on July 16, 2022, 09:42:04 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 16, 2022, 09:16:53 AM
Sunset down at the end of my street.

Beautiful! 'Twas similar up here, but I didn't enjoy it, since it nixed an astronomical observing session I was hoping to do.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: relm1 on July 16, 2022, 05:07:51 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 16, 2022, 09:16:53 AM
Sunset down at the end of my street.
This is dawn at the end of my street just a few days ago.  :)
(https://i.imgur.com/URT11OF.jpeg)

Wishy you a speedy recovery!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 16, 2022, 05:21:07 PM
Very nice, and thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on July 17, 2022, 02:10:41 PM
Cross post from the Listening Thread:

Henning: Symphony No. 3 Op. 175

Firstly it has to be acknowledged that this is, without doubt, the finest work that I have heard from Maestro Henning and I have heard quite a few and greatly admire a lot of them.

Even given the raw state of the presentation [mp3 midi] Henning's Op. 175 is captivating and filled with depth and atmosphere.

I really like the contemplative musical language of the work. The harmonies employed throughout set the tone of the work, for me, and I find them to be very engaging. It is sparse yet expansive. I also find the gravitas of the work to be filled with dignity.

I also like the tonal and emotional contrasts between the various sections.

Surely a work of this quality deserves to be heard by the greater public with the appropriate forces presenting it. I certainly hope that this will be the case sometime soon. I am very excited about it!

Incidentally, did I mention that I liked it?  0:)  ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 17, 2022, 03:14:29 PM
Many thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on July 17, 2022, 03:20:17 PM
Aligreto, I also really liked it.  I think it is the best thing that he has written.  Would be great to have it performed some time.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 17, 2022, 03:28:08 PM
Thank you!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 17, 2022, 04:42:35 PM
Not a ton of work, but I have created the Sibelius file for the Op. 169 № 8 organ prelude, Sorrow and Love flow mingled down, based on the tune Hamburg. I've sketched the first three measures. We shall see.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on July 18, 2022, 05:37:21 AM
Quote from: DavidW on July 17, 2022, 03:20:17 PM
Aligreto, I also really liked it.  I think it is the best thing that he has written.  Would be great to have it performed some time.

Yes indeed; here's hoping.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: krummholz on July 18, 2022, 08:27:01 AM
Quote from: aligreto on July 18, 2022, 05:37:21 AM
Yes indeed; here's hoping.

Would love to hear even a midi rendering of this. Did I miss a posting?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 18, 2022, 08:30:17 AM
Quote from: krummholz on July 18, 2022, 08:27:01 AM
Would love to hear even a midi rendering of this. Did I miss a posting?

Will send offline momentarily.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: krummholz on July 18, 2022, 01:44:31 PM
Thanks Karl. Answered offline (check email).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 18, 2022, 01:51:32 PM
Very good.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: krummholz on July 19, 2022, 06:15:29 AM
Thanks for sharing this, Karl, I enjoyed it. Stark, uncompromising, elegiac. Reminded me of Stravinsky in places (between letters U and EE, mostly). I was unfamiliar with Andriessen and had to look him up, then I read that Stravinsky was an early influence of his, so perhaps this was not coincidental. So far listened only once, with score, must listen again without. But a keeper, for sure.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 19, 2022, 06:44:28 AM
Many thanks! I knew Louis when he was a visiting composer at Buffalo, where I kind of "wound up" for my doctorate after the Eastman School turned me down a second time. I hadn't heard of Louis before. Affable and self-effacing, good sense of humor. He had co-written a book about Stravinsky, The Apollonian Clockwork, which I should re-read at some point.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: krummholz on July 19, 2022, 07:39:09 AM
Then I'm sorry for your loss, Karl. I noticed that he was almost exactly the same age as my former teacher William Bolcom, who is, fortunately, still alive, but definitely getting up there in years. Another wonderful man, very passionate about music and a good teacher.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 19, 2022, 07:47:32 AM
Thanks.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on July 19, 2022, 08:13:22 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 19, 2022, 06:44:28 AM
Many thanks! I knew Louis when he was a visiting composer at Buffalo, where I kind of "wound up" for my doctorate after the Eastman School turned me down a second time. I hadn't heard of Louis before. Affable and self-effacing, good sense of humor. He had co-written a book about Stravinsky, The Apollonian Clockwork, which I should re-read at some point.

Ah, that background information makes eminent sense when interpreting your Op. 175. Karl.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Scion7 on July 22, 2022, 08:14:27 AM
My patron will pay you 50 pengő for a sonata for kazoo and viola da gamba.

Work quickly, and tell no one what you do . . .
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on July 22, 2022, 09:30:32 AM
Concerning the Symphony #3...

Karl had been sending me the score-in-progress for perusal.  I wrote this to Karl, after he had completed the score.

" I have read and heard the Symphony #3!  While mentally creating the new section I became very enthused and found everything most intriguing!  At the AA-BB areas I thought: "This would be really great with some reference to the opening chorale in counterpoint!"   And you fulfilled my wishes with CC ff. !  A marvelous section, and you know that I loved the enigmatic ending!

Any conductor who does not accept this for performance should be whappity-slapped!

Alexander Tcherepnin's general advice to me in his letters was: "You must always listen to more music!"

My advice to you is parallel: "You must always create more music!"
😇  "

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 22, 2022, 04:35:47 PM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 24, 2022, 07:59:47 AM
Yesterday I attended a concert by the Charles River Wind Ensemble. There's an odd chance that someone may recall that it was as a result of attending a concert of theirs in the spring of 2018 (after which I introduced myself to music director Matt Marsit) that I set to work on the Op. 148 (Symphony № 2, for Band) Apart from enjoying the concert, my two to-do's were: to confirm that Matt has received the scores for the Op. 148 (perhaps it's a "generational" thing, but he didn't acknowledge my e-mail msgs with any reply) and also to introduce myself to Sebastian Bonaiuto, principal trumpet in the band, and (as it turns out) director of the Boston College band program.

So, yes, Matt received the scores but understandably has had his hands full of late. August, says hem, is his month for sorting things out (also understandable) so we remain in the We Shall See posture.

And, yes, in principle, Sebastian is willing to receive scores of mine, but just as with the CRWE, he needs fully scored pieces, not my odd pieces for 15 or 17 winds. So, I am mulling.

Separately, Wm Kenlon, a fellow composer whose acquaintance I struck up back bwhen Triad sang a set of five pieces of his, is now a band director in (I think) Maine and we'll chat/catch up on the phone this afternoon. I have mentioned the Symphony for Band to him, although I owe Matt the courtesy of first refusal.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 24, 2022, 01:10:39 PM
Well, it seems that (in the first place) I mistook William's association with a wind ensemble, and (in the second) that he has had occasion to simplify his employmentscape. A very nice phone call, in all events. The immediate takeaway is that he has a new choral score for Triad's consideration.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 24, 2022, 02:50:52 PM
I've been revisiting [the MIDI of] Misapprehension for clarinet choir in 15 parts, Op. 112. Saltmarsh Stomp for 15 winds, Op. 134a (originally for clarinet choir in 15 parts) and In the Artist's Studio (there's a wide world in there) for 17 winds and harp, Op. 107.

Gotta say it: honestly, I think these are all solid pieces. What's the damned universe got against me, anyway?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: krummholz on July 25, 2022, 07:18:56 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 24, 2022, 02:50:52 PM
I've been revisiting [the MIDI of] Misapprehension for clarinet choir in 15 parts, Op. 112. Saltmarsh Stomp for 15 winds, Op. 134a (originally for clarinet choir in 15 parts) and In the Artist's Studio (there's a wide world in there) for 17 winds and harp, Op. 107.

Gotta say it: honestly, I think these are all solid pieces. What's the damned universe got against me, anyway?

Your time will come, Karl. Remember the decades of neglect Havergal Brian endured, only to finally achieve recognition in his Indian summer years.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 25, 2022, 07:40:17 AM
Thanks. I feel like it was bad form, whining like that, but I had to let it fly.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: JBS on July 25, 2022, 08:32:11 AM
I'm fairly sure we have letters from Mozart, Beethoven, and others complaining about not being appreciated by contemporary audiences. So you're in good company.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on July 25, 2022, 09:41:35 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 25, 2022, 07:40:17 AM
Thanks. I feel like it was bad form, whining like that, but I had to let it fly.

Steady as she goes, Karl.  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 25, 2022, 10:44:11 AM
As an old schoolmate was wont to say: Maintain.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on July 25, 2022, 01:31:32 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 25, 2022, 10:44:11 AM
As an old schoolmate was wont to say: Maintain.

That will do, Karl.  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on July 25, 2022, 05:13:48 PM
Charles Ives comes to mind: I think he was nearly 80 before he heard his Symphony #2 via a small radio, in a performance by the New York Philharmonic with Bernstein, and then, 2 or 3 years later, Ives died.

Gustav Mahler had become interested in his Third Symphony.  This essayist examines why Mahler found the piece of interest - and spent time to examine it - when he was very sick with a heart infection and when he was working on his own Symphony #10:

Quote

... remember that one of Mahler's most important innovations, and surely the one he took the most criticism for throughout his career, was his introduction of popular, even banal or kitschy styles of music into the symphony. Imagine his surprise when reading the Ives for the first time. Where Mahler draws from Klezmer tunes, country dances and urban waltzes, military marches and ceremonial funeral music, Ives uses church hymns, Stephen Foster songs (albeit, not in the 3rd), jaunty marches and naïve sounding chorales.

However, even their shared use of the profane (yes, in the hallowed halls of classical composition, the inclusion of American church hymns in a symphony would certainly qualify as profane!), and their shared exploration of new techniques would not, in my opinion, be enough to tear Mahler away from his Tenth for even ten minutes.

What I think must have fascinated Mahler was not the materials and techniques Ives was using, but the meaning Ives found in them. In Ives, he found another composer who was wrestling, in a very profound way, with the same questions of musical space and time, of the intersection the controlled musical world on stage with the world around it.


See:

https://kennethwoods.net/blog1/2009/05/01/ives-and-mahler-kindred-spirits-and-spirituality/ (https://kennethwoods.net/blog1/2009/05/01/ives-and-mahler-kindred-spirits-and-spirituality/)


Of course, Mahler died before he could have conducted the Ives Symphony #3.  Bad luck for both composers!

But imagine the difference it (probably) would have made for Ives' career!

Anyway, Ives did not compose much at all in his later years, so Karl has the good fortune to retain the energy and concentration necessary to keep composing music!   0:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 26, 2022, 05:33:57 AM
Had a good Triad Repertory Committee mtg (via Google Meet). The piece of mine I'm offering is indeed the Sanctus from the Op. 106 Mass, which hasn't yet been sung. Its chromaticism will require rehearsal. Atop the traditional challenges ("not too much sacred music," "Is there too much slow music?") we must keep in mind the result from a post-concert survey, that the singers felt we didn't have quite enough rehearsal time for the music.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 29, 2022, 07:59:27 PM
The future of the Henning Ensemble has become somewhat uncertain. Our violinist needs a sabbatical, which needs to be a bit open-ended. And fellow composer and hornist Pam Marshall is about to spend some weeks in Portugal, exploring the possibility of moving there.

We are beginning to think more seriously about recruiting new members.

We have an October date at King's Chapel and are starting to assemble a program. We've also got a date at the Woburn Public Library to repeat the program that same week.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 07, 2022, 05:49:34 AM
New members have not been recruited. A little bittersweet, as it may prove to be the final flight of the Henning Ensemble, we have concerts at the Woburn Public Library tomorrow and at King's Chapel in Boston at 12:15 on Tuesday.

King's Chapel does livestream the concerts here (http://www.kings-chapel.org/tuesday-recitals.html).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 07, 2022, 05:50:26 AM
The program includes two pieces of mine setting poems by our own Cato.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 07, 2022, 05:52:29 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 07, 2022, 05:49:34 AM
New members have not been recruited. A little bittersweet, as it may prove to be the final flight of the Henning Ensemble, we have concerts at the Woburn Public Library tomorrow and at King's Chapel in Boston at 12:15 on Tuesday.

King's Chapel does livestream the concerts here (http://www.kings-chapel.org/tuesday-recitals.html).

I don't mean to be defeatist; I'm sure Peter & Carol & I will convene afterwards to think more actively about potential additions to the roster.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on October 07, 2022, 06:04:46 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 07, 2022, 05:52:29 AM
I don't mean to be defeatist; I'm sure Peter & Carol & I will convene afterwards to think more actively about potential additions to the roster.

Best wishes.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 07, 2022, 06:24:17 AM
All your support warmly appreciated!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on October 07, 2022, 06:49:25 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 07, 2022, 05:50:26 AM

The program includes two pieces of mine setting poems by our own Cato.


It is always an honor when Karl is interested in one of my works or requests a specific kind of text!

His music for my two poems is - naturally! - most evocative and and compelling, providing an audible soul permeating the words.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 07, 2022, 07:02:42 AM
Quote from: Cato on October 07, 2022, 06:49:25 AM
It is always an honor when Karl is interested in one of my works or requests a specific kind of text!

His music for my two poems is - naturally! - most evocative and and compelling, providing an audible soul permeating the words.

The singer (Ellen) and instrumentalist (Peter) — The Crystalline Ship is voice and baritone saxophone, My Life, My Life, voice and alto flute — are both enthusiasts for the twain.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on October 07, 2022, 08:37:21 AM
Here are the poems:

The Crystalline Ship

And so the crystalline ship has sailed,
Where you feasted on the soul's hard bread,
With the winds in league
With the seas calm or gale
The crystalline ship must sail

Somewhere

You rested in the soul's long bed,
And dreamed you were alive
On the crystalline ship
With the fish and the birds
And the cook in the galley
Sings to her ears
That water is a three-edged sword,
One for the skin and one for the bone
And one for the spirit all alone,
Who is tempted to splash and thrash
The Pacific of your mind's distress
That the crystalline ship has sailed

Somewhere

You bested the sea and split the shell
With a three-edged sword
Of pain and smiles and a wondering blue,
And now launch a vessel found only in you
Left behind by the crystalline ship.



My Life, My Life

Thus moaned the soil:
My life, my life, my life,
A mass of desire
In a priestless church,
A smile of despair
In a cloud-choked face,
A gasp of adieu
In an unknelled box.   

Thus cried the fire:
My life, my life, my life,
Growing and thinking and warming,
Gilded and hated,
Warming and yearning and fading,
Useful and useless,
Fading and yearning and fading,
With a yearning heart.

Thus sighed the air:
My life, my life, my life,
A wave in a sea
With a too-far shore,
A clock in a world
With a time-free sky,
A grain in a dune
With a boundless mind.


Thus sang the sea:
My life, my life, my life,
Dreaming and birthing and storming,
Frozen and cobbled,
Storming and healing and playing,
Lovelorn and Love-filled,
Playing and healing and playing,
In the healing soul.



Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on October 07, 2022, 01:10:21 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 29, 2022, 07:59:27 PM
The future of the Henning Ensemble has become somewhat uncertain. Our violinist needs a sabbatical, which needs to be a bit open-ended. And fellow composer and hornist Pam Marshall is about to spend some weeks in Portugal, exploring the possibility of moving there.

We are beginning to think more seriously about recruiting new members.

We have an October date at King's Chapel and are starting to assemble a program. We've also got a date at the Woburn Public Library to repeat the program that same week.

Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 07, 2022, 05:49:34 AM
New members have not been recruited. A little bittersweet, as it may prove to be the final flight of the Henning Ensemble, we have concerts at the Woburn Public Library tomorrow and at King's Chapel in Boston at 12:15 on Tuesday.

King's Chapel does livestream the concerts here (http://www.kings-chapel.org/tuesday-recitals.html).
Eek!  Sorry to hear of your troubles finding new members (and best wishes in the voyages of the original members too).  I'll try to tune in on Tuesday; need to put it on my calendar.

Quote from: Cato on October 07, 2022, 06:49:25 AM
It is always an honor when Karl is interested in one of my works or requests a specific kind of text!

His music for my two poems is - naturally! - most evocative and and compelling, providing an audible soul permeating the words.
Congrats Cato!  I shall read your poems when I'm in a bit calmer state of mind (currently taking a short break whilst defrosting my chest freezer and getting the contents back in it and organized).  :)

And break a leg Karl! ;)  Or is that phrase only used for stage actors?  :-\

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 07, 2022, 01:51:30 PM
Thanks, PD!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on October 07, 2022, 05:22:17 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on October 07, 2022, 01:10:21 PM

Congrats Cato!  I shall read your poems when I'm in a bit calmer state of mind (currently taking a short break whilst defrosting my chest freezer and getting the contents back in it and organized).  :)



Many thanks!  We await your impressions!


Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on October 07, 2022, 01:10:21 PM

And break a leg Karl! ;)  Or is that phrase only used for stage actors?  :-\

PD


I think the phrase works in this case!   8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 07, 2022, 05:40:07 PM
That's my understanding, also. :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: relm1 on October 08, 2022, 05:36:52 AM
Loved the poetry and looking forward to hearing it performed!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 08, 2022, 05:49:13 AM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: krummholz on October 08, 2022, 06:42:01 AM
Quote from: relm1 on October 08, 2022, 05:36:52 AM
Loved the poetry and looking forward to hearing it performed!

+1
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 08, 2022, 07:16:35 AM
Thanks again. showtime at the library in a couple of hours.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 08, 2022, 07:22:05 AM
Incidentally, I finally have the recording of The Young Lady Holding a Phone in Her Teeth ... Will soon hoist it up onto YouTube.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: krummholz on October 08, 2022, 07:28:01 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 08, 2022, 07:16:35 AM
Thanks again. showtime at the library in a couple of hours.

At what time (ET)?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 08, 2022, 07:31:29 AM
Quote from: krummholz on October 08, 2022, 07:28:01 AM
At what time (ET)?

2:00pm. The Library doesn't stream the event and alas, there will be no document. but it will be otherwise at King's Chapel Tuesday at 12:15
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: krummholz on October 08, 2022, 12:06:53 PM
Very unfortunate. As it turns out, I was stuck at the laundromat and would have had to miss it anyway... :(
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 08, 2022, 02:52:33 PM
Happily, I realized that I could just try to capture it on my phone.

My Life, My Life
https://youtu.be/goP1YvVOX4Q (https://youtu.be/goP1YvVOX4Q)
https://www.youtube.com/v/goP1YvVOX4Q
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on October 08, 2022, 03:11:23 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 08, 2022, 02:52:33 PM
Happily, I realized that I could just try to capture it on my phone.

My Life, My Life
https://youtu.be/goP1YvVOX4Q (https://youtu.be/goP1YvVOX4Q)
https://www.youtube.com/v/goP1YvVOX4Q

And we are very glad that you did. Congratulations to both Karl and Cato on this collaboration. Hopefully there are more to come.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 08, 2022, 03:18:37 PM
Many thanks!

The Crystalline Ship
https://youtu.be/hai0GsbWO-w (https://youtu.be/goP1YvVOX4Q)
https://www.youtube.com/v/hai0GsbWO-w
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 08, 2022, 03:24:01 PM
And

Zen on the Wing (version for flute and saxophone)
https://www.youtube.com/v/TTAQqR99TxU[/flash]
(https://youtu.be/TTAQqR99TxU%3Cbr%20/%3E%5Bflash=560,315)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on October 08, 2022, 03:36:38 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 08, 2022, 03:18:37 PM

The Crystalline Ship
https://youtu.be/hai0GsbWO-w (https://youtu.be/goP1YvVOX4Q)
https://www.youtube.com/v/hai0GsbWO-w

What an unlikely combination we have here. That is one of the many elements that I find very engaging in your scoring, Karl. I always admire your inventiveness.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: relm1 on October 08, 2022, 03:37:53 PM
Very enjoyable!  Must have been difficult to balance the soprano with the baritone sax.  I like the venue too – it somehow feels like the performance took place in a ship...or maybe a lighthouse.    Three excellent performances...congratulations!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on October 08, 2022, 03:43:35 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 08, 2022, 03:24:01 PM
And

Zen on the Wing (version for flute and saxophone)
https://www.youtube.com/v/TTAQqR99TxU[/flash]
(https://youtu.be/TTAQqR99TxU%3Cbr%20/%3E%5Bflash=560,315)

Well done again, Karl. I like the atmospheric writing and that particular voicing makes for a good synthesis. Your harmonic writing is very engaging. Congratulations to all concerned.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 08, 2022, 03:49:31 PM
Many thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Dry Brett Kavanaugh on October 08, 2022, 03:54:01 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 08, 2022, 02:52:33 PM
Happily, I realized that I could just try to capture it on my phone.

My Life, My Life
https://youtu.be/goP1YvVOX4Q (https://youtu.be/goP1YvVOX4Q)
https://www.youtube.com/v/goP1YvVOX4Q

Sounds great! Nice and colorful composition! Great vocal!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 08, 2022, 03:56:11 PM
Quote from: Dry Brett Kavanaugh on October 08, 2022, 03:54:01 PM
Sounds great! Nice and colorful composition! Great vocal!

Thanks, Manabu! Ellen is a terrific colleague!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Dry Brett Kavanaugh on October 08, 2022, 03:56:21 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 08, 2022, 03:24:01 PM
And

Zen on the Wing (version for flute and saxophone)
https://www.youtube.com/v/TTAQqR99TxU[/flash]
(https://youtu.be/TTAQqR99TxU%3Cbr%20/%3E%5Bflash=560,315)

I love this. Very Zen! I couldn't leave a comment on the YT site. I imagine this work is difficult to play. Great performance!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 08, 2022, 05:03:04 PM
Quote from: Dry Brett Kavanaugh on October 08, 2022, 03:56:21 PM
I love this. Very Zen! I couldn't leave a comment on the YT site. I imagine this work is difficult to play. Great performance!

Thanks. I should see about tweaking the settings. I didn't mean to disable comments. Probably some change on YouTube's side since last I uploaded anything.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 11, 2022, 05:51:11 AM
Well, we repeat our program in Boston's King's Chapel at 12:15 today.
Livestream here (http://www.kings-chapel.org/tuesday-recitals.html).
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on October 11, 2022, 07:20:49 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 11, 2022, 05:51:11 AM
Well, we repeat our program in Boston's King's Chapel at 12:15 today.
Livestream here (http://www.kings-chapel.org/tuesday-recitals.html).
Thanks for the heads up!

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 11, 2022, 10:36:07 AM
Good news, too: Pam recorded the event, so there will be video generally available.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on October 11, 2022, 10:50:26 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 11, 2022, 10:36:07 AM
Good news, too: Pam recorded the event, so there will be video generally available.
Nice to hear as I came in late.  >:(

Were there many people there?  As a side note, and I don't know who she was, but I couldn't hear the woman next to you.  :(  Will happily revisit it.

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 11, 2022, 10:53:09 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on October 11, 2022, 10:50:26 AM
Nice to hear as I came in late.  >:(

Were there many people there?  As a side note, and I don't know who she was, but I couldn't hear the woman next to you.  :(  Will happily revisit it.

PD

That's Pam Marshall, PD. Thanks so much for tuning in! More soon-ish ....
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on October 12, 2022, 01:12:11 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 11, 2022, 10:36:07 AM
Good news, too: Pam recorded the event, so there will be video generally available.

Look forward to it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 12, 2022, 05:06:10 AM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Rons_talking on November 07, 2022, 04:42:38 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 08, 2022, 02:52:33 PM
Happily, I realized that I could just try to capture it on my phone.

My Life, My Life
https://youtu.be/goP1YvVOX4Q (https://youtu.be/goP1YvVOX4Q)
https://www.youtube.com/v/goP1YvVOX4Q


Nice!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 07, 2022, 05:30:38 AM
Thank you!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 14, 2022, 09:27:38 AM
Just back from a weekend in north Jersey. It's the first I've seen my sister and mother since my stroke. Overall, had a great time. The train was good in both directions.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 14, 2022, 09:32:49 AM
I'm basically retiring from Triad. At this point, I don't have the steam to "hold up my end" admin-wise, and taking care of my church choir seems to be work enough. Don't know yet when I'll do any composing again. I'm disappointed with a couple of local conductors, One cannot network with people who do not respond.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on November 14, 2022, 11:38:59 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 14, 2022, 09:27:38 AM
Just back from a weekend in north Jersey. It's the first I've seen my sister and mother since my stroke. Overall, had a great time. The train was good in both directions.
Oh, wow!  That sounds like it was a long time?  I guess between your stroke and Covid...?  In any event, glad to hear that you had a great time.

Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 14, 2022, 09:32:49 AM
I'm basically retiring from Triad. At this point, I don't have the steam to "hold up my end" admin-wise, and taking care of my church choir seems to be work enough. Don't know yet when I'll do any composing again. I'm disappointed with a couple of local conductors, One cannot network with people who do not respond.
I'm so very sorry to hear this Karl.  So, no word period?!  That's horrible!  What about other non-local conductors?  Is there a way to work with them in these current days and times?  :(

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 14, 2022, 11:58:40 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 14, 2022, 09:27:38 AM

Just back from a weekend in north Jersey. It's the first I've seen my sister and mother since my stroke. Overall, had a great time. The train was good in both directions.


We are all happy to hear about that!
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 14, 2022, 09:32:49 AM

I'm basically retiring from Triad. At this point, I don't have the steam to "hold up my end" admin-wise, and taking care of my church choir seems to be work enough. Don't know yet when I'll do any composing again. I'm disappointed with a couple of local conductors, One cannot network with people who do not respond.



That is unfortunate news!  Yes, the courtesy of some sort of a reply would be nice!

Don't worry!  Composing Music is your vocation: it will happen, even if it happens later rather than sooner!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 16, 2022, 11:10:51 AM
Uploaded at last! My piece from the March Triad concert:

https://www.youtube.com/v/lr2vvHecEK0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lr2vvHecEK0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lr2vvHecEK0)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on November 17, 2022, 12:17:21 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 16, 2022, 11:10:51 AM
Uploaded at last! My piece from the March Triad concert:

https://www.youtube.com/v/lr2vvHecEK0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lr2vvHecEK0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lr2vvHecEK0)


Wonderful piece!  The Alto Flute is "tight"!  8)

How about companion pieces?  "Who, Why, Where" ?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 17, 2022, 12:36:23 PM
(* chortle *)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: vandermolen on November 17, 2022, 01:29:30 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 14, 2022, 09:27:38 AM
Just back from a weekend in north Jersey. It's the first I've seen my sister and mother since my stroke. Overall, had a great time. The train was good in both directions.
Good to hear Karl. I bet they were pleased to see you!
:)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: krummholz on November 17, 2022, 05:22:18 PM
Nice!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 19, 2022, 01:40:58 PM
Thanks for the warm vibes! The only proto-plans I have for composing at press-time: Heinrich, bless him, keeps us in his regular rotation at King's Chapel. Of course, at present the Ensemble is just two flutes and a voice. I should write another Schulte song, this one for voice and C flute. And I have another text I was thinking to accompany wih the pair of flutes. One amusing bit of news is that my publisher rang to say that Flute World ordered four copies of my arrangement of Danby ('Tis Winter Now) for flute mezzo and organ. Mark and I joked, years ago, about the four re-scorings I did of this arrangement, but, well, it's moving. so we can put more music with flute in their way ....
(* typo *)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 21, 2022, 06:58:01 AM
Cross-post from WAYLT:

Uploaded at last! A piece from the March Triad concert by my friend and erstwhile instructor, Jack Gallagher:

https://www.youtube.com/v/0a-O4CGCpgc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0a-O4CGCpgc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0a-O4CGCpgc)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 09, 2022, 05:06:36 AM
The wonderful artist in my life, Maria Bablyak has a new product line. Please share widely:
https://fine-art-im.myshopify.com/collections/all
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on December 09, 2022, 06:18:12 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 09, 2022, 05:06:36 AMThe wonderful artist in my life, Maria Bablyak has a new product line. Please share widely:
https://fine-art-im.myshopify.com/collections/all
I'm having some trouble navigating the website (beautiful work by the way!); sometimes I can click on a work (like the desert one at top left), but when I try and scroll down to look at one (bottom right), the screen goes blank.  Don't know if it's me and old Mac or the website (or both??) ?

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 09, 2022, 07:30:45 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on December 09, 2022, 06:18:12 AMI'm having some trouble navigating the website (beautiful work by the way!); sometimes I can click on a work (like the desert one at top left), but when I try and scroll down to look at one (bottom right), the screen goes blank.  Don't know if it's me and old Mac or the website (or both??) ?

PD
I'm off to PT. Will have a look afterwards. Thanks for having a look!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 17, 2023, 11:06:06 AM
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 18, 2023, 11:53:38 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 08, 2022, 07:22:05 AMIncidentally, I finally have the recording of The Young Lady Holding a Phone in Her Teeth ... Will soon hoist it up onto YouTube.
Well, not all that soon, I suppose.


In 2015 the local double wind quintet Kammerwerke commissioned a piece from me. This was, incidentally, in spite of what we may call the musical disinclinations of their music director, whose most modern musical likes hover around Vaughan Williams. Some members of the Board were supporters of my work and paved the way. One stipulation, though, was that I would conduct, which of course I was perfectly happy to do. The première was at First Parish in Bedford in November 2016. Today is the first time I've really sat down to listen to the piece since the performance (which was quite well received.) I find that I am enormously proud of the piece.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: relm1 on January 18, 2023, 04:26:14 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 18, 2023, 11:53:38 AMWell, not all that soon, I suppose.


In 2015 the local double wind quintet Kammerwerke commissioned a piece from me. This was, incidentally, in spite of what we may call the musical disinclinations of their music director, whose most modern musical likes hover around Vaughan Williams. Some members of the Board were supporters of my work and paved the way. One stipulation, though, was that I would conduct, which of course I was perfectly happy to do. The première was at First Parish in Bedford in November 2016. Today is the first time I've really sat down to listen to the piece since the performance (which was quite well received.) I find that I am enormously proud of the piece.

I think it has immediacy and keeps the listener engaged.  It is always clear who is in the foreground and who is accompanying them.  I kind of hear it as a Greek play where there is a narrator but Greek choir too who comments on the events. 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 18, 2023, 04:58:03 PM
Thanks so much for your kind listening!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 25, 2023, 07:12:39 PM
An accidental benefit to having just enjoyed Chris's superb piece is, remembering that SoundCloud is an option for sharing music:
A MIDI export of my Op. 175, Symphony № 3, « In memoriam Louis Andriessen »

https://soundcloud.com/karl-henning-756715731/symphony-no-3-in-memoriam-louis-andriessen?si=0b4abac58a2545d2bf44ec195ede0add&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 26, 2023, 10:00:28 AM
Revisiting the Viola Sonata with pleasure:
https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/sets/sonata-for-viola-piano-2010?si=e5e13463447c489292255683be42d2ba&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: relm1 on January 26, 2023, 04:13:26 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 26, 2023, 10:00:28 AMRevisiting the Viola Sonata with pleasure:
https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/sets/sonata-for-viola-piano-2010?si=e5e13463447c489292255683be42d2ba&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
It sounds so polished.  The performers really understood the music. Since this was composed 12 or so years ago, do you feel the need to revise it? 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 26, 2023, 04:20:06 PM
Quote from: relm1 on January 26, 2023, 04:13:26 PMIt sounds so polished.  The performers really understood the music. Since this was composed 12 or so years ago, do you feel the need to revise it? 
No, I'm happy with the piece as is. I forget now, what his user ID was, but the violist was a GMG'er at the time. So the piece originated, essentially, from a PM on this forum.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: relm1 on January 26, 2023, 04:21:56 PM
I think it's gorgeous.  I love how it engaged and transports the listener on a journey.  Beautifully performed.  Wow, that's so crazy that this was performed by a fellow GMG member.  How was it performed and recorded?  Did you meet them?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 26, 2023, 04:22:43 PM
Quote from: relm1 on January 26, 2023, 04:21:56 PMI think it's gorgeous.  I love how it engaged and transports the listener on a journey.  Beautifully performed. 

Many thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 26, 2023, 05:00:22 PM
The composer with whom I studied at the College of Wooster, Jack Gallagher, posted this comment on Facebook, so he won't mind my sharing it here:
A granitic, formidably ambitious three-movement work of resolute gravitas, performed with dedication and unwavering commitment. Congratulations, tutti!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 29, 2023, 06:57:22 PM
Believe it or not (I almost don't believe it, myself) I've made a start on the Op. 169 № 8 organ solo piece, sorrow and love flow mingled down, which (if completed) will be for Jack Russell, my erstwhile theory professor at the College of Wooster. What happened? It chanced that the source hymn I had selected for this piece was one of the hymns in this morning's service, and this afternoon, my friend Peter treated me to a concert by the ancient music ensemble El Dorado in the Somerville Museum.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Rons_talking on February 03, 2023, 07:18:02 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 18, 2023, 11:53:38 AMWell, not all that soon, I suppose.


In 2015 the local double wind quintet Kammerwerke commissioned a piece from me. This was, incidentally, in spite of what we may call the musical disinclinations of their music director, whose most modern musical likes hover around Vaughan Williams. Some members of the Board were supporters of my work and paved the way. One stipulation, though, was that I would conduct, which of course I was perfectly happy to do. The première was at First Parish in Bedford in November 2016. Today is the first time I've really sat down to listen to the piece since the performance (which was quite well received.) I find that I am enormously proud of the piece.

This is really good. I love the quiet energy.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 08, 2023, 10:30:17 AM
I was almost going to post this on the Unimportant News thread, but that's not really apt. It's simply a personal note. Boston's public transportation system, the MBTA (Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority) has a phone line for travelers to add funds to their Charlie Card. Every now and then, I speak with the same agent, who is always gracious and appreciative of my demeanor (which I do not claim as any great virtue.) By now we know one another by name and we're like neighbors, which is certainly true in some sense. She told me today that she's always glad to hear when I am the caller, because it always improves her mood. It costs me zero effort to be as simply pleasant as I am, and especially on days like today, the reciprocation is warmly appreciated. 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on February 08, 2023, 02:01:14 PM
I happened to see that Karl's Viola Sonata was mentioned here recently.

This might be of interest:

Quote from: Cato on March 20, 2014, 03:17:00 PMHere it is: my analysis of Karl's Viola Sonata:

In the first movement, you hear the shadow of Alban Berg in the Viola: a mysterious yearning arises from a kind of struggling non-tonal tonality.  Note that even in the first bar, in the 5:4 figure of 16ths, one hears a kind of tonality in the broken D# (= Eb) Bb (= A#) Eb (= D#) chord, and then again in bar 2, note the broken up D major scale in the 5:4 figure, nearly emphasized by the accent mark on the D after the 16th rest.  Bar 3 has the little march figure which again has an aroma of traditional tonality (F minor, starting with the C-F figure at the end of bar 2), and tells us that maybe the Viola has been wanting to be in F minor from the start, but cannot decide.  The seeming chaos in the piano, with its B/A# and D/C# in the bass, and similarly wide-spaced dissonances in the treble, would apparently not be involved, but listen carefully to the odd E major in the piano in bars 3 and 4, which the Viola picks up in its partially contrary figure at the beginning of bar 4.

The chord at the end of bar 4, with its open fifths in the piano and the Viola's minor second G#/A stubbornly refusing to accept the engagement ring from either suitor, will become very important motivically, as it is paralleled in bars 28-31, and in bars 203-205, repeated nearly verbatim in bar 41, and paralleled again in the conclusion. The minor second in the Viola can of course be heard as a variation on the major 7ths in the piano's bass at the beginning.  This idea is reinforced in bar 7 in the piano, where the bass ascends from Bb to Bb to G#, while the treble and the Viola hold an A.

Lest ye think that the little minor second is just a moment's hesitation, let me send you to bar 14, where for a moment both instruments play G#, but then the piano plays F#2/G# on the last beat, and to the Meno mosso section at bar 45, where things are seemingly in accord, with a unison on B in both instruments, but immediately we get a disagreement (Bb in the piano/A# in the Viola), followed by a C/Db and then in bar 46 we hear that G#/A, resolved into a unison to be sure, but then note the minor seconds in bars 49 and 50 (nicely played in the performance).  This is one of the more comically poignant, or poignantly comic parts of the work.

The Piu mosso section at bar 59 shows a variation on the 5:4 motif from the opening melody.  The motif is now legalized with a time signature of its own (5/16), but does return in the piano for a moment in bar 64.  Of interest rhythmically and motivically are bars 66-72: the music struggles upward through major and minor seconds for a while.  In bar 69 the 5:4 figure in the piano sets the stage for an erratic ascent from B to C, with a minor ninth crescendo in bar 72.

The delicious Slow (but with life) part (bars 83-108) shows variations on the previous motifs (bar 86 develops the 5:4 figure, and the double open fifths in bar 87),  and I like how the wide leaps in the piano presage the sudden drop in the Viola in bars 97-98.  Octaves abound, but not for long, as the music fragments to a kind of pointillism in bars 109-132.  The open-fifths-vs.-minor-second debate is heard in the piano in bar 122, just to make sure you are paying attention, and that 5:4 figure now appears as a 5:6 in the base.

And then my favorite part: the completely schizoid Piu mosso ancora! (Bars 133-176) The section continues to play with items already established, e.g. hear the bass part of the piano continue the minor/major 2nd/7th/9th patterns, while the treble plays around with the motifs introduced back in bar 95ff. and 106-107.  Listen to how they contrast with the melodic line in the Viola, with trills (136-137), emphatically accented 16ths, the 5:4 and new 6:4 figures, while the piano obediently avoids such rhythmically complexities, allowing only some syncopations.  And I must remark upon how well the premiere performance handled this section!

In bars 177 the music develops the earlier Piu mosso (bars 59-82) and drives toward a climax where a variation of the opening is proclaimed beginning at bar 201.  During this drive, note again the presence of those minor/major 2nd/7th/9th patterns: bars 189 and 194-195 are especially impressive here, the latter two bars show a minor second expanding to a third and then a fourth, leading to the open fifths in the treble in the next two bars.

As mentioned earlier, those Beethovenian chords from bar 4 return in bars 203-205.  We then hear a brilliant, condensed, and varied recapitulation of the most important parts of the entire movement (e.g. listen to the piano in bars 212-214 and in the bass only to 218 and compare it to bars 95-102, while above one hears a near apotheosis of the 5:4 figure interspersed with continual variations on it: check out e.g. bar 219 where the Viola plays an eighth-note triplet with a duplet, as well as the bass part in the piano in bars 220-221.  Bar 221 is particularly fascinating with the way motivic and rhythmic elements coalesce in the piano, before our Beethovenian chords put an end to this serious yet playful and highly expressive movement! 

Suspension Bridge: Karl has pointed out two of the building blocks of this bridge movement.  The first is a scale (see e.g. bar 85 in the piano) spanning two octaves, allowing both dissonance and a pentatonic warmth.  The second block is a "periodic rhythmic pattern which needs 73 measures of 3/2 to play out."  The listener certainly does not need to recognize either of these, but the composer sets such limits for himself as guideposts toward continual inspiration.

Ever since hearing the opening to Mahler's Tenth Symphony (on the violas!), and the long chant-like phrases in the Tenth of Shostakovich, I am a sucker for long, lonely, unaccompanied themes!  So you can predict that the unadorned 20-bar Viola theme at the start of Suspension Bridge, the Second Movement of the Viola Sonata, is something which would appeal to me.  The theme almost has a hymn-like character, and is in G with only a few, but very delicious, chromatic wanderings (e.g. the Ab-Abb in bar 5, carrying forward the minor-second motif from the previous movement). 

The piano offers an ascent from a "G" abyss in bar 20, with notes often rising in 6ths (e.g. bars 20-33) until the end of the section, where some leaps of a 7th occur.  The 6ths can be heard as inversions of the 3rds in the Viola theme (e.g. from the half-note in bar 32 to 38), providing thematic-harmonic unity in a section where the long, Adagio-Largo line needs stabilizing.  The section ends with an open fifth D-A to which A an octave lower and then a deep B octave are added.  We then hear our 5:4 friend (in assorted guises) from the First Movement, while the piano revisits (again beneath various masks) the 7th and 9th chords (e.g. bars 50-54).  The piano's music recalls bars 83-94 from the First Movement.  Of interest are the insistent duplets and triplets in the Viola, which link the music rhythmically to similar insistent figures found throughout the First Movement (bars 42-43, 56, 72, and the final bar). 

Of course, these figures are also presaging similar things in the last movement, which makes one wonder if the first two movements are not elaborately inventive variations on elements from the Tango in Boston.  As befits a middle movement named Suspension Bridge the music connects itself most impressively to both of the outer movements. 
 
To return: the piano attempts to raise the bridge with the help of the 5:4 figure going up eccentric scales, but things fall apart by bar 64, where the piano reminds us that the minor-second motif has not disappeared!  And speaking of insistent figures, there is a nearly constant F/E 7th in the bass between bars 64 and 78, while our friends (the major and minor seconds in 66-67 and 75-76, the 5:4 figure) frolic back and forth, ending with the return of a variation in Eb minor of the Viola's opening statement.

Then in bar 80, starting on G in the bass (the key of the Viola's opening), the piano starts charging upward, while the Viola also rises up a D major-minor scale played in octaves.  The section leads to a Maestoso with a series of (mostly) hexachords in the piano, wherein one picks up open and diminished fifths, 7ths, and 9ths, (e.g. bar 95 C/G/B/A#/C#/G#). These point backward (e.g. bars 83-94 in Fair Warning) and forward (e.g. bars 105-113 in the Finale).

Bars 101-120 present an enigmatic dialogue with the Viola speaking pizzicatoly and the piano playing 5 8th notes against 4 (cf. the 5:4 motif), with an emphasis on our motivic intervals of 2nds, 5ths, 7ths, and 9ths.  And a cadenza for the Viola – starting on G – parallels both the heaven-storming of the piano in bars 80-92 and the preceding dialogue: note how the louder triplets form one voice contrasting with a second voice of soft 16ths. 

Punctuated by the piano (fortissimo) with a hexachord (Db/Ab/C in the bass, Eb/F/Cb in the treble), the cadenza continues now with large chords on the Viola, harkening back to the piano's Maestoso section: check bar 142-143, where the minor second (C#/D) "resolves" into a F#/C/E 7th chord.  The chords also presage a similar section in the Finale (e.g. bars 105-114 in the Tango in Boston), which even occasionally uses the same chordal sequences (cf. the two chords at the beginning of bar 147 with bars 105-106 in the Tango in Boston.  A repeated chord (D/B/F#/E) ends the cadenza, and brings us to another dialogue between the two instruments, even more antiphonal than before, with an exotic array of rhythmic figures repeating the same notes, as if a Martian Morse code were being transmitted.  In fact, however, one tastes here some of the "tango-ish" aspects of the last movement. 

From this exotic soundscape we plunge downward on the piano – starting on (a high) G – while the 5:4 motif is heard in the Viola, and is soon echoed in the piano.  After the ff climax, the Viola plays a Largo version of the opening Adagio, again in a kind of key of G, with which the piano quietly and sweetly (dolce) disagrees in the final bar with a D#/C# 7th in the bass, which we easily understand, since a 7th has been heard in the bass before (on F/E in bars 64-78).  We have gone full circle, but discover that circle is actually a Möbius strip, so that we are no longer back at the beginning but somewhere else...maybe we are in Boston and ready to tango! 


For the Tango in Boston, the subtitle Dances With Shades is perhaps instructive: one can assume the reference is not to guys in sunglasses, but to ghosts and the pirouettes they might be making.  (Of course, maybe the ghosts are wearing sunglasses!)  In either case, one hears a rather mysterious and ghostly opening with our melodic and harmonic friends from earlier: the assorted seconds/sevenths/ninths and assorted fourths and fifths.  In the very first bar, an Ab in the bass of the piano is answered by a C/F# and then a D/C#, and soon a G in the Viola joins that bass Ab.  This opening section reminds one of an earlier sequence in Fair Warning (cf. bars 82-90).  And the melodic motif at 24-27 in the piano's treble evokes the spirit of Erwartung.  After dancing up a quasi E major scale, the Viola sings on C# and D# while the piano provides a tango beat with a chord of B/C/F leading to A#/D/F#.  Of interest is the bass rocking back and forth on the fourth-fifth pattern of A-E-E-A, providing a temporary "E" background and a yearning in the Viola line with that C#-D# theme.

At bar 33, the piano begins a bass ground in C-Db-Ab (or A)-F, while the Viola again struggles up that quasi E major scale, finally arriving at the theme from bars 19-22 now played in octaves.  Deliciously evocative is the end of the section (bar 47) where the Db octave on the Viola fades away with a chord of Db/G/C in the piano.  This continues the minor-second element (Db/C) heard in the first two movements.  Also, as part of a final movement's summation of previous material, the Viola's music here might be heard as a variational reminiscence of bars 55-62 from the second movement.

And speaking of bass grounds, in the next section (bars 49-69) listen to the "Scott Joplin Channels Schoenberg c. 1915" in the piano's left hand, where our 5:4 figure dances "with intensity" with (or against) the Viola's dance played mainly in thirds. and using 5 8th notes tangoing on top of the piano's 5:4 notes, thereby creating a giddy contrast for the ear.  There is also an occasional 7:8 figure with 16ths in the piano: it begins on a low G# and rumbles upward to F (bar 54), then on D to B (bars 58 and 66) before reaching G# again at the end of bar 69.  (See Karl's previous comment on the multi-octave scale in the opening comments about Suspension Bridge.)  Our destination is not G#, but (of course) the A, a minor ninth higher (bar 70).  But the Viola has been busy during all this too!  The 5-patterning is also heard in the descending figure in the Viola (beginning at the treble clef bars 66-67) and later in its ascending figures (bars 68-69).  And the 7-pattern is heard in a 7-note descending motif (bars 62-63, 65, 67-68).

The unison on A (bars 70-71) is quickly disturbed by a Bb and G#, which is right in character!  We then return nearly to the beginning of Fair Warning with a startling variation on the Viola theme from that movement (cf. bars 71-80 with Fair Warning's bars 7-18).  The piano continues its 5:4 motif interspersed with groups of 7 notes (e.g. the  bass in bars 73-74, 77, 79 vs. the treble in bar 80).  Suddenly at bar 81we enter an A minor/major area, with a simple pizzicato theme, which strikes my ear as evocative of an ancient Greek melody.  Then after the piano intones a mysterious 9th chord (A/F/B), we hear a transposition of some of the opening bars (24-30) with some variations: rather than the rising pizzicato of bars 33-41, we now have a very lugubrious theme (from the last beat of bar 89 to 104): if it is not quite a danse macabre, it is Herrmannesque, where octaves are just as disconcerting as 2nds, 7ths, or 9ths.  This leads to a Largamente where the Viola returns to its cadenza chords of Suspension Bridge, but this time the piano adds its voice (cf. bars 137-142 of Suspension Bridge with bars 105-114). 

The Adagietto (bars 115-132) takes us back to Fair Warning's Meno mosso (bars 45-58) section: if it is not quite a variation, it is certainly a reconfiguration of that earlier section.  Two massive hexachords chords conclude the section, leading to a Vivo finale which the piano insists must be in C, while the Viola plays rhythmic elements heard earlier which emphasize a strident B minor (e.g. the D/B in bars 133-135 along with the C#-B/F# figures throughout the finale). 

A purely personal and no doubt idiosyncratic reaction to the final page: I was reminded of the thunderous finale to Rachmaninov's First Symphony.  Perhaps it was the repetition of the motifs in the bass of the piano, but the connection was immediate.

If the essay has helped to illuminate some things for a listener, then its purpose has been fulfilled.  Ultimately, Karl Henning's Sonata for Viola and Piano Opus 102 sings for itself and will illuminate the listener with its tour through an unknown soulscape.   
 



 

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 08, 2023, 02:17:38 PM
Quote from: Cato on February 08, 2023, 02:01:14 PM(Of course, maybe the ghosts are wearing sunglasses!)
I've always loved this, especially. Many thanks, again!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on February 08, 2023, 05:12:45 PM
Quote from: Karl Tirebiter Henning on February 08, 2023, 02:17:38 PMI've always loved this, especially. Many thanks, again!


It is an honor!  I know that my analytical style is idiosyncratic, but so far, nobody has found it to be an awry exercise.  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 08, 2023, 05:31:21 PM
Quote from: Cato on February 08, 2023, 05:12:45 PMIt is an honor!  I know that my analytical style is idiosyncratic, but so far, nobody has found it to be an awry exercise.  8)
There is a lot of insight in your analysis. It pointed out to me some things of which I was not full-frontally aware.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on February 09, 2023, 06:40:02 AM
Quote from: Karl Tirebiter Henning on February 08, 2023, 05:31:21 PMThere is a lot of insight in your analysis. It pointed out to me some things of which I was not full-frontally aware.


And that places you with the best artists!  Allowing things to happen unconsciously is a key to transcending mediocrity.

Being too conscious of everything in an artwork will practically guarantee a contrived and uninteresting result.  e.g. Writers who pre-plan everything, even the symbolism, will end up with a calculated and shallow story.  The characters will become puppets or cardboard cut-outs following a script and will have no free will.

Thomas Mann once wrote to a professor who had written an analysis of Der Zauberberg (The Magic Mountain).

Mann thanked him for his effort and said that the essay revealed many things to him which he had never noticed!

But again, that is as it should be!   :)   

The composer needs to follow where the musical ideas lead, and not force them down pre-set paths: that discovery, the discovery of where the musical idea wants to go and how it wants to develop, is part of the excitement of creation, and that excitement will be transferred to the listener.  Like a character in a novel, the motif, the theme, whatever the musical idea might be called, needs free will to do what it wants!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 28, 2023, 09:27:56 AM
I've had to inform Heinrich that the Henning Ensemble will be unable to mount a concert for our April date. I've told him that I'll reach out when we're earworthy again. One reason is that our hornist-composer Pam Marshall has repatriated to Portugal. And another member has suffered the loss of her husband, and is therefore simply overwhelmed by logistical concerns, atop her grief.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 01, 2023, 10:52:05 AM
My friend Todd Brunel (https://www.youtube.com/@toddbru) asked today if I had something for clarinet and piano. I've sent him the Clarinet Sonata. We shall see.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: relm1 on March 01, 2023, 04:29:40 PM
Quote from: Karl Tirebiter Henning on March 01, 2023, 10:52:05 AMMy friend Todd Brunel (https://www.youtube.com/@toddbru) asked today if I had something for clarinet and piano. I've sent him the Clarinet Sonata. We shall see.
That's awesome!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 01, 2023, 05:00:58 PM
Thanks!  He'll pass it on to his collaborative pianist, and they're meeting tomorrow, so at the least, eyes will look it over.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on March 02, 2023, 01:21:21 AM
Quote from: Karl Tirebiter Henning on March 01, 2023, 05:00:58 PMThanks!  He'll pass it on to his collaborative pianist, and they're meeting tomorrow, so at the least, eyes will look it over.

A good start! Best wishes.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on March 02, 2023, 04:35:51 AM
Quote from: Karl Tirebiter Henning on March 01, 2023, 10:52:05 AMMy friend Todd Brunel (https://www.youtube.com/@toddbru) asked today if I had something for clarinet and piano. I've sent him the Clarinet Sonata. We shall see.



Quote from: relm1 on March 01, 2023, 04:29:40 PMThat's awesome!


AMEN!  Excellent news! 

We need more of Karl's music: spread the good news of musical salvation!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 02, 2023, 07:36:56 AM
Thanks, all!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 11, 2023, 11:15:34 AM
Courtesy of Facebook, this was a post I wrote 11 March 2019:

QuoteI've begun work on a new piece for Ensemble Aubade, something of a companion piece to Oxygen Footprint. I have indeed been thinking about such a piece since my time in rehab, although the piece as I have started working in earnest now, is of a somewhat different character than my initial conception, or it may be that the original idea may serve for a coda, rather than as the principal material. I am thinking about 4 or 5 minutes for the new piece, which I am calling Swiss Skis.
Since I'm not much composing this year (so far?) this was a nice reminder.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on March 11, 2023, 11:24:18 AM
Quote from: Karl Tirebiter Henning on March 11, 2023, 11:15:34 AMCourtesy of Facebook, this was a post I wrote 11 March 2019:
Since I'm not much composing this year (so far?) this was a nice reminder.
Swiss Skis....movie scored by KH starring Roger Federer and family?  :)

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 11, 2023, 11:33:22 AM
(* chortle *)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 11, 2023, 11:45:42 AM
Holy cow! A classmate sent me my high school yearbook photo ....
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on March 11, 2023, 12:02:12 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on March 11, 2023, 11:45:42 AMHoly cow! A classmate sent me my high school yearbook photo ....
Oh, my!

Now who came up with the bit about "mercenary musician......"?

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Luke on March 11, 2023, 01:21:14 PM
LOVE this photo  8)  8)   But it raises many mysteries!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on March 11, 2023, 01:26:01 PM
Quote from: Luke on March 11, 2023, 01:21:14 PMLOVE this photo  8)  8)   But it raises many mysteries!
Yep!  ;D

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: relm1 on March 11, 2023, 04:50:07 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on March 11, 2023, 11:45:42 AMHoly cow! A classmate sent me my high school yearbook photo ....

Impressive!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 12, 2023, 08:48:16 AM
Just now home from church. My choir did very nicely, and I've got our music all taped out through Easter. A solid morning's work--and in spite of the onerous time change!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on March 12, 2023, 10:25:53 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on March 12, 2023, 08:48:16 AMJust now home from church. My choir did very nicely, and I've got our music all taped out through Easter. A solid morning's work--and in spite of the onerous time change!


To paraphrase Chief Dan George: "Only the white man would change a clock and think he has saved daylight!"   8)

Glad to hear the good news!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 20, 2023, 10:37:51 AM
I get blast emails from the American Composers Forum, an organization which, bluntly, hasn't done the least thing for me yet this century. Today's message is an invitation to a webinar Wednesday on networking with orchestras. Although my expectations are lower than a hungry snake's belly in a wheel trough, registration is free, and it won't rise to the level of being useless to me, if I don't participate. And, hard-earned pessimism aside, what if some actual benefit results?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on March 20, 2023, 02:10:59 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on March 20, 2023, 10:37:51 AMI get blast emails from the American Composers Forum, an organization which, bluntly, hasn't done the least thing for me yet this century. Today's message is an invitation to a webinar Wednesday on networking with orchestras. Although my expectations are lower than a hungry snake's belly in a wheel trough, but registration is free, and it won't rise to the level of being useless to me, if I don't participate. And, hard-earned pessimism aside, what if some actual benefit results?

True!  You might as well give it a try, given that there is no registration fee.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on March 20, 2023, 02:31:09 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on March 20, 2023, 10:37:51 AMI get blast emails from the American Composers Forum, an organization which, bluntly, hasn't done the least thing for me yet this century. Today's message is an invitation to a webinar Wednesday on networking with orchestras. Although my expectations are lower than a hungry snake's belly in a wheel trough, but registration is free, and it won't rise to the level of being useless to me, if I don't participate. And, hard-earned pessimism aside, what if some actual benefit results?
Go for it Karl!  Who knows, you might make some new acquaintances and or learn a thing or two.

Wish you the best of luck!

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 20, 2023, 02:38:12 PM
Warm thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on March 21, 2023, 04:05:23 AM
I would agree, Karl. Go for it. You never know.... ;)

Best of luck.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: JBS on March 21, 2023, 04:51:10 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on March 20, 2023, 10:37:51 AMI get blast emails from the American Composers Forum, an organization which, bluntly, hasn't done the least thing for me yet this century. Today's message is an invitation to a webinar Wednesday on networking with orchestras. Although my expectations are lower than a hungry snake's belly in a wheel trough, but registration is free, and it won't rise to the level of being useless to me, if I don't participate. And, hard-earned pessimism aside, what if some actual benefit results?

Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 21, 2023, 03:04:05 PM
Good evening!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Papy Oli on March 21, 2023, 03:14:18 PM
Good evening! Looks like a lovely walk  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 22, 2023, 12:54:22 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on March 20, 2023, 10:37:51 AMI get blast emails from the American Composers Forum, an organization which, bluntly, hasn't done the least thing for me yet this century. Today's message is an invitation to a webinar Wednesday on networking with orchestras. Although my expectations are lower than a hungry snake's belly in a wheel trough, registration is free, and it won't rise to the level of being useless to me, if I don't participate. And, hard-earned pessimism aside, what if some actual benefit results?
Two initial observations. We attendees are still passive recipients of a presentation. The tone and even a good deal of the language of the presentation is much the same as team  meetings at my previous employer. I'm still waiting for aught of value.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 22, 2023, 01:43:17 PM
I don't know that I learnt much that was both new and helpful, but listening to the webinar reawakened a brain cell or two which I should exercise. On a scale of 1-10, I give the presenter a 10, and my experience a 6.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on March 22, 2023, 02:04:52 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on March 22, 2023, 01:43:17 PMI don't know that I learnt much that was both new and helpful, but listening to the webinar reawakened a brain cell or two which I should exercise. On a scale of 1-10, I give the presenter a 10, and my experience a 6.

That seems good enough, Karl, and reawaking brain cells could well prove to be a fruitful exercise for you  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on March 22, 2023, 02:07:45 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on March 22, 2023, 12:54:22 PMTwo initial observations. We attendees are still passive recipients of a presentation. The tone and even a good deal of the language of the presentation is much the same as team  meetings at my previous employer. I'm still waiting for aught of value.
Were you allowed to ask questions?  Or can you email or conference others there?

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 22, 2023, 02:17:25 PM
Quote from: aligreto on March 22, 2023, 02:04:52 PMThat seems good enough, Karl, and reawaking brain cells could well prove to be a fruitful exercise for you  ;)
My brain cells need all the support they can get, Fergus!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 22, 2023, 02:18:48 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on March 22, 2023, 02:07:45 PMWere you allowed to ask questions?  Or can you email or conference others there?

PD
It was via Zoom, so there was a chat utility in which we could pose questions.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: aligreto on March 23, 2023, 03:06:21 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on March 22, 2023, 02:17:25 PMMy brain cells need all the support they can get, Fergus!

Join the Club, my friend  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 26, 2023, 06:46:56 PM
Progress has been slow with my left hand, and it truly has not been a straight line. I think I've been wrestling (just beneath clear consciousness) with the frustration. Not that I've ever come close to giving up ... only looking for something. This week I've been encouraged by some baby steps. What I think I'm learning is, to be genuinely happy with the baby steps. Not to be content with the limited function, I don't mean, but really to see the present plateau not as a failure in a "direct line" recovery, but as oblique progress and not a Stop sign. I think I am feeling better mentally, and may even be ready to resume composing.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: relm1 on March 27, 2023, 05:46:29 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on March 26, 2023, 06:46:56 PMProgress has been slow with my left hand, and it truly has not been a straight line. I think I've been wrestling (just beneath clear consciousness) with the frustration. Not that I've ever come close to giving up ... only looking for something. This week I've been encouraged by some baby steps. What I think I'm learning is, to be genuinely happy with the baby steps. Not to be content with the limited function, I don't mean, but really to see the present plateau not as a failure in a "direct line" recovery, but as oblique progress and not a Stop sign. I think I am feeling better mentally, and may even be ready to resume composing.

That's really tough!  Don't have anything much to say other than I appreciate how losing use of a limb must be very, very frustrating and hoping it is temporary. 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 27, 2023, 05:56:59 AM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Florestan on March 27, 2023, 05:59:56 AM
Quote from: relm1 on March 27, 2023, 05:46:29 AMThat's really tough!  Don't have anything much to say other than I appreciate how losing use of a limb must be very, very frustrating and hoping it is temporary. 

+ 1.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 27, 2023, 06:17:58 AM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on March 27, 2023, 06:58:13 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on March 26, 2023, 06:46:56 PMI think I am feeling better mentally, and may even be ready to resume composing.


Yes, excellent news!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: pjme on March 27, 2023, 07:12:56 AM
Quote from: Cato on March 27, 2023, 06:58:13 AMYes, excellent news!

+ 1
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 27, 2023, 07:30:01 AM
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.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 27, 2023, 08:21:46 PM
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.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 28, 2023, 09:36:30 AM
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.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 28, 2023, 09:44:36 AM
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.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on March 28, 2023, 12:56:55 PM
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
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Crudblud on March 29, 2023, 12:48:15 PM
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.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 29, 2023, 01:02:48 PM
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!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on March 29, 2023, 04:41:43 PM
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!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 29, 2023, 05:25:01 PM
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.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: JBS on March 29, 2023, 06:11:59 PM
The vermicelli you're cooking sounds very tasty.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 29, 2023, 06:27:00 PM
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. 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 30, 2023, 11:52:59 AM
Now two minutes-ish
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: relm1 on March 30, 2023, 04:49:59 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on March 30, 2023, 11:52:59 AMNow two minutes-ish

You've got this!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 30, 2023, 07:59:41 PM
Quote from: relm1 on March 30, 2023, 04:49:59 PMYou've got this!
Warmly appreciated!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 02, 2023, 12:22:11 PM
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. 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on April 02, 2023, 01:12:25 PM
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
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 02, 2023, 03:27:11 PM
42°, and the cooler side of 42°, at that.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 05, 2023, 05:47:08 PM
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.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Luke on April 05, 2023, 06:06:57 PM
I like the look of these a lot  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 05, 2023, 06:08:44 PM
Quote from: Luke on April 05, 2023, 06:06:57 PMI like the look of these a lot  8)
Many thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 05, 2023, 06:25:02 PM
What I think I'm realizing is that ... when I had finished the fifth on the set, and having had no response from most of the dedicatees (or others to  whom I'd sent them, I lost all motivation to carry on. Then, during Lent of last year, my eye chancing upon "What Wondrous Love Is This," and learning that Gigi Mitchell-Velasco was newly appointed at First Church in Boston (where I have some history) I thought I'd go ahead and write another. So there's a sense in which the tune  "What Wondrous Love Is This" is responsible for keeping the project alive.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 06, 2023, 07:51:57 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on April 05, 2023, 05:47:08 PMThe present piece (Opus 169 № 8) is based on the tune "Hamburg," and has been stalled for at least a couple of months.
The idea behind the Opus 169 set is a number of short pieces written as musical thank-yous to organists in the Boston area who have been supportive of my work. In most cases I pretty much picked a tune out of a figurative hat, but in the case of № 8, there's a sense in which I let the dedicatee choose. Jack Russell was the instructor for my class's first-year Music Theory course, and also director of the Wooster Chorus, a group which continues to tour every Spring Break as a kind of cultural ambassador from the College. At the end of the year of Theory we had individual appointments, and after the business of the appointment was done, Jack asked me my plan, which at the time was just to major in Clarinet Performance. He explained to me the advantage (or even, in hindsight, necessity) of versatility and encouraged me to consider a double major ... Composition was one suggestion, and I took to it directly.
So, fast forward to the present: Jack has served as Music Director of the Episcopal parish in Hamilton, Mass. (not far from Danvers, where I serve the Methodist parish.) I'd reached out to him a couple of times by phone, so we've been in loose touch. In the first year of the Pandemic, which in effect shut our church down for Lent and Easter of '20, Jack's church had a live stream for a light-staffed Good Friday service, in which a baritone soloist sang "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross" (to the tune Hamburg) ... so that's why I employed this tune in the Op. 169  № 8. This morning I gave him a call, and "warned" him that I would be sending him the piece.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 06, 2023, 12:03:34 PM
To my very great surprise and my undeniable pleasure, Carson Cooman has prepared a recording of the Op. 169 № 8 within 24 hours of receipt:

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 06, 2023, 06:42:52 PM
This is pretty exciting in a small way: my friend David Bohn found some typographical noise and asked for a refreshed № 7
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 06, 2023, 07:16:08 PM
A bit more work on the duo
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Luke on April 06, 2023, 11:11:57 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on April 06, 2023, 12:03:34 PMTo my very great surprise and my undeniable pleasure, Carson Cooman has prepared a recording of the Op. 169 № 8 within 24 hours of receipt:



I love this, Karl. The soundworld is so clean and pure, harmonies beautifully unforced, intriguing but without insisting on itself. Very touching. Kudos!!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 07, 2023, 05:29:44 AM
Many thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on April 07, 2023, 06:12:13 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on April 06, 2023, 12:03:34 PMTo my very great surprise and my undeniable pleasure, Carson Cooman has prepared a recording of the Op. 169 № 8 within 24 hours of receipt:



I've queued this up to listen later.  I want it to be a time in which I'm not feeling like I'm drowning in work, so as to be fully receptive.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on April 07, 2023, 06:41:27 AM
Quote from: DavidW on April 07, 2023, 06:12:13 AMI've queued this up to listen later.  I want it to be a time in which I'm not feeling like I'm drowning in work, so as to be fully receptive.
Same here; a fair bit of housework to be followed by raking, etc.  It's cool and not very sunny out, so another reason to drag my heals--re getting outside that is (not about listening to Karl's music!).

And keep your nose above water David!

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 07, 2023, 07:08:27 AM
And, before today's PT, I pushed out some more Paperwork.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 07, 2023, 07:15:56 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on April 07, 2023, 07:08:27 AMAnd, before today's PT, I pushed out some more Paperwork.
Still have not decided if I will actually bring the opening material back, or just tease it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 08, 2023, 02:49:58 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on April 07, 2023, 07:15:56 AMStill have not decided if I will actually bring the opening material back, or just tease it.
The latter, it appears. Allowing for tweaks/finishing, I believe it's pretty much done. And the process overall has been more like myself.
I've also set up the Sibelius file for the Op. 169 № 9. I'm feeling so good about composing again, I'm not ruffled at all by the disappointingly slender ASCAP royalties which came in this very morn. Heck, it's money that's come in from music.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on April 08, 2023, 06:34:28 PM
Quote from: DavidW on April 07, 2023, 06:12:13 AMI've queued this up to listen later.  I want it to be a time in which I'm not feeling like I'm drowning in work, so as to be fully receptive.

As you used to say Karl, that was below the green lemon.
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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 08, 2023, 06:59:39 PM
Quote from: DavidW on April 08, 2023, 06:34:28 PMAs you used to say Karl, that was below the green lemon.
(https://images-wixmp-ed30a86b8c4ca887773594c2.wixmp.com/f/de4bc7f0-d338-4710-92a8-8f21bff0780d/dbw204i-1cd5cf31-296e-4768-9ef3-26bc490663b8.jpg/v1/fill/w_1024,h_718,q_75,strp/angel_emoji__by_najitz_dbw204i-fullview.jpg?token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWIiOiJ1cm46YXBwOjdlMGQxODg5ODIyNjQzNzNhNWYwZDQxNWVhMGQyNmUwIiwiaXNzIjoidXJuOmFwcDo3ZTBkMTg4OTgyMjY0MzczYTVmMGQ0MTVlYTBkMjZlMCIsIm9iaiI6W1t7ImhlaWdodCI6Ijw9NzE4IiwicGF0aCI6IlwvZlwvZGU0YmM3ZjAtZDMzOC00NzEwLTkyYTgtOGYyMWJmZjA3ODBkXC9kYncyMDRpLTFjZDVjZjMxLTI5NmUtNDc2OC05ZWYzLTI2YmM0OTA2NjNiOC5qcGciLCJ3aWR0aCI6Ijw9MTAyNCJ9XV0sImF1ZCI6WyJ1cm46c2VydmljZTppbWFnZS5vcGVyYXRpb25zIl19.I-ewhkXSrKUZ2vrxId-WYkd2F48j8jXbOD5le_CuST0)

(* chortle *)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Luke on April 09, 2023, 01:10:48 AM
Quote from: DavidW on April 08, 2023, 06:34:28 PMAs you used to say Karl, that was below the green lemon.
(https://images-wixmp-ed30a86b8c4ca887773594c2.wixmp.com/f/de4bc7f0-d338-4710-92a8-8f21bff0780d/dbw204i-1cd5cf31-296e-4768-9ef3-26bc490663b8.jpg/v1/fill/w_1024,h_718,q_75,strp/angel_emoji__by_najitz_dbw204i-fullview.jpg?token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWIiOiJ1cm46YXBwOjdlMGQxODg5ODIyNjQzNzNhNWYwZDQxNWVhMGQyNmUwIiwiaXNzIjoidXJuOmFwcDo3ZTBkMTg4OTgyMjY0MzczYTVmMGQ0MTVlYTBkMjZlMCIsIm9iaiI6W1t7ImhlaWdodCI6Ijw9NzE4IiwicGF0aCI6IlwvZlwvZGU0YmM3ZjAtZDMzOC00NzEwLTkyYTgtOGYyMWJmZjA3ODBkXC9kYncyMDRpLTFjZDVjZjMxLTI5NmUtNDc2OC05ZWYzLTI2YmM0OTA2NjNiOC5qcGciLCJ3aWR0aCI6Ijw9MTAyNCJ9XV0sImF1ZCI6WyJ1cm46c2VydmljZTppbWFnZS5vcGVyYXRpb25zIl19.I-ewhkXSrKUZ2vrxId-WYkd2F48j8jXbOD5le_CuST0)

You're right! That was Karl! I'd forgotten where I'd picked that one up from. I just know that my kids think I'm weird when I say it.... ;D   8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on April 09, 2023, 07:10:58 AM
btw is the emoticon Cato approved? ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 09, 2023, 07:24:44 AM
Quote from: DavidW on April 09, 2023, 07:10:58 AMbtw is the emoticon Cato approved? ;D
I have no official ruling yet, but I expect approval!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on April 09, 2023, 07:42:22 AM
Quote from: DavidW on April 08, 2023, 06:34:28 PMAs you used to say Karl, that was below the green lemon.
(https://images-wixmp-ed30a86b8c4ca887773594c2.wixmp.com/f/de4bc7f0-d338-4710-92a8-8f21bff0780d/dbw204i-1cd5cf31-296e-4768-9ef3-26bc490663b8.jpg/v1/fill/w_1024,h_718,q_75,strp/angel_emoji__by_najitz_dbw204i-fullview.jpg?token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWIiOiJ1cm46YXBwOjdlMGQxODg5ODIyNjQzNzNhNWYwZDQxNWVhMGQyNmUwIiwiaXNzIjoidXJuOmFwcDo3ZTBkMTg4OTgyMjY0MzczYTVmMGQ0MTVlYTBkMjZlMCIsIm9iaiI6W1t7ImhlaWdodCI6Ijw9NzE4IiwicGF0aCI6IlwvZlwvZGU0YmM3ZjAtZDMzOC00NzEwLTkyYTgtOGYyMWJmZjA3ODBkXC9kYncyMDRpLTFjZDVjZjMxLTI5NmUtNDc2OC05ZWYzLTI2YmM0OTA2NjNiOC5qcGciLCJ3aWR0aCI6Ijw9MTAyNCJ9XV0sImF1ZCI6WyJ1cm46c2VydmljZTppbWFnZS5vcGVyYXRpb25zIl19.I-ewhkXSrKUZ2vrxId-WYkd2F48j8jXbOD5le_CuST0)
Quote from: Karl Henning on April 08, 2023, 06:59:39 PM(* chortle *)
Um, pardon, but what the heck does that phrase mean?

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: JBS on April 09, 2023, 07:55:27 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on April 09, 2023, 07:42:22 AMUm, pardon, but what the heck does that phrase mean?

PD

Sub-lime.

[Speaking as a person who once asked the same question]
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on April 09, 2023, 08:15:48 AM
Quote from: JBS on April 09, 2023, 07:55:27 AMSub-lime.

[Speaking as a person who once asked the same question]
Oh, booooo! lol  :)

And thanks!

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: VonStupp on April 09, 2023, 10:24:53 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on April 06, 2023, 07:51:57 AMThe idea behind the Opus 169 set is a number of short pieces written as musical thank-yous to organists in the Boston area who have been supportive of my work.

Great to see you have recordings of these!

I found myself visiting family with an old drawbar and downloaded the 6-8 you posted for a quick runthrough on it while there was cooking, kite flying, and general Easter revelry. They would be great to use as communion meditations if I played church organ anymore.

Best wishes Karl!
VS
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 09, 2023, 10:43:33 AM
Quote from: VonStupp on April 09, 2023, 10:24:53 AMGreat to see you have recordings of these!

I found myself visiting family with an old drawbar and downloaded the 6-8 you posted for a quick runthrough on it while there was cooking, kite flying, and general Easter revelry. They would be great to use as communion meditations if I played church organ anymore.

Best wishes Karl!
VS
Many thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 09, 2023, 06:49:03 PM
Quote from: VonStupp on April 09, 2023, 10:24:53 AMGreat to see you have recordings of these!
And, you  remind me: two years ago, Carson likewise took the time to prepare № 1:

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 10, 2023, 06:53:10 AM
Time passes, you forget about a piece you wrote. Then, an occasion reminds you, you revisit the piece, and you find that you're glad to have written it:

Nicodemus Brings myrrh & aloes for the burial of the Christ, Op.85 № 4

https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/nicodemus-brings-myrrh-aloes
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 10, 2023, 08:18:30 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on April 08, 2023, 02:49:58 PMAllowing for tweaks/finishing, I believe it's pretty much done. And the process overall has been more like myself.
I'll chip away at the editing today. I may not yet have explained the Italian Paperwork reference. My friend and fellow composer, Charles Turner, and wife are fixin' to repatriate to Italy, they were there for a few months, but now are back in the States waiting on the next step in the Italian bureaucratic choreography.

This morning I called my friend Peter Bloom, to whom I sent the piece in its present state, promising to send him parts when they're ready. He asked for permission to send it on to his colleague in the Aardvark Jazz Orchestra, Dan Zupan. We concluded our call, and Peter set to his daily practice routine. I get a call from Peter, who (as he was practicing his scales) felt he had to share something with me. Dan's mother is Italian, and never relinquished her Italian citizenship. Dan himself, in the process of managing his mom's property, is in fact (also) Waiting on the Italian Paperwork. You can't make this up.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: VonStupp on April 10, 2023, 04:02:19 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on April 10, 2023, 06:53:10 AMTime passes, you forget about a piece you wrote. Then, an occasion reminds you, you revisit the piece, and you find that you're glad to have written it:

Nicodemus Brings myrrh & aloes for the burial of the Christ, Op.85 № 4

https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/nicodemus-brings-myrrh-aloes

Beautiful, moody music; and well prepared by the performers.
VS
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: relm1 on April 10, 2023, 05:05:52 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on April 10, 2023, 06:53:10 AMTime passes, you forget about a piece you wrote. Then, an occasion reminds you, you revisit the piece, and you find that you're glad to have written it:

Nicodemus Brings myrrh & aloes for the burial of the Christ, Op.85 № 4

https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/nicodemus-brings-myrrh-aloes

I really enjoyed it!  To me, I hear it symphonically.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 11, 2023, 06:07:50 AM
Cross-post:

My review of the Mitropoulos box. (https://www.earrelevant.net/2023/04/comprehensive-collection-reveals-the-depths-of-dimitri-mitropoulos-versatility/)

The editor let "Lenny" stand, I note.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 11, 2023, 10:18:23 AM
In Boston today.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on April 11, 2023, 10:21:23 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on April 11, 2023, 10:18:23 AMIn Boston today.
Oooh!  And right by a bookstore!  😁

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 11, 2023, 10:24:11 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on April 11, 2023, 10:21:23 AMOooh!  And right by a bookstore!  😁

PD
I know! Nice to see that there are still some!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on April 12, 2023, 08:56:27 AM
Were you going to visit the Brattle?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 12, 2023, 09:00:48 AM
Quote from: DavidW on April 12, 2023, 08:56:27 AMWere you going to visit the Brattle?
I think I may, next week. I didn't browse yesterday, lest I be late for the concert at King's.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 12, 2023, 10:56:46 AM
Fresh from the barber's, so a bit less wild.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on April 13, 2023, 08:30:15 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on April 10, 2023, 06:53:10 AMTime passes, you forget about a piece you wrote. Then, an occasion reminds you, you revisit the piece, and you find that you're glad to have written it:

Nicodemus Brings myrrh & aloes for the burial of the Christ, Op.85 № 4

https://soundcloud.com/karlhenning-1/nicodemus-brings-myrrh-aloes


I thought I had commented about this, but apparently I did not hit "Post" - this is one of Karl's best works, right up there with Nuhro!

And while I am here, Karl sent me the finished duet called Waiting for the Italian Paperwork.  I sent Karl these comments:

It struck me that it would be perfect for a chamber ballet!  The back and forth is a perfect pas de deux and tells a story (of some sort!) extremely well.

It is jaunty, as I wrote earlier, as well as serious, mysterious, and most of all, it is elegant!

Maybe a local Pavlova and Nijinsky would be interested!  8)

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 13, 2023, 10:02:52 AM
Quote from: Cato on April 13, 2023, 08:30:15 AMI thought I had commented about this, but apparently I did not hit "Post" - this is one of Karl's best works, right up there with Nuhro!

And while I am here, Karl sent me the finished duet called Waiting for the Italian Paperwork.  I sent Karl these comments:

It struck me that it would be perfect for a chamber ballet!  The back and forth is a perfect pas de deux and tells a story (of some sort!) extremely well.

It is jaunty, as I wrote earlier, as well as serious, mysterious, and most of all, it is elegant!

Maybe a local Pavlova and Nijinsky would be interested!  8)



Many thanks! The Italian Paperwork dedicatees responded:

QuoteThank you so much!! Will put together!

Best,
Paul and Greg

And, viz. the Op. 169 pieces, an old friend from Wooster writes:

QuoteThank you SO MUCH for your settings of these two hymns!  I am going to love adding these to my repertoire, and will plan on using the DOWN AMPNEY one in the next couple of months. Your HAMBURG setting will work beautifully for me this summer (even though I missed the opportunity this past Holy Week) so even more thanks to you!
Cool that you know Michael Joseph - he played for some of our "Pipescreams Spooktacular" programs when I was in Concord!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 13, 2023, 05:04:57 PM
I more or less think this done. Interested to see how I feel about it in the morning.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 14, 2023, 08:08:18 PM
I was forming the overall idea for this piece while being driven to the recital. I just wanted to make a start.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 15, 2023, 08:52:25 AM
A number from Così fan tutte at the Memorial Service for George Epple, who was the genius behind the commission for The Young Lady Holding a Phone in Her Teeth. George passed away this past Christmas Eve.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 18, 2023, 07:06:58 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on April 15, 2023, 08:52:25 AMA number from Così fan tutte at the Memorial Service for George Epple, who was the genius behind the commission for The Young Lady Holding a Phone in Her Teeth. George passed away this past Christmas Eve.
It was the first occasion I had to introduce myself to both the M.D. and organist. Of course I had to ask if they might look at my music, but I always try to keep my manner minimally impertinent. We shall see....
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on April 18, 2023, 08:02:13 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on April 18, 2023, 07:06:58 AMIt was the first occasion I had to introduce myself to both the M.D. and organist. Of course I had to ask if they might look at my music, but I always try to keep my manner minimally impertinent. We shall see....
Suuuurrreee, Karl!  ;D  ;)

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 18, 2023, 08:04:30 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on April 18, 2023, 08:02:13 AMSuuuurrreee, Karl!  ;D  ;)

PD
I suppose the operative term there is try.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on April 18, 2023, 11:32:14 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on April 18, 2023, 08:04:30 AMI suppose the operative term there is try.
lol  I'm sure that you do just fine.  :)

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 18, 2023, 02:07:13 PM
So, I asked my friend Eric Mazonson, a pianist with whom I once played the Brahms Sonatas (at a library in Newton, Mass. IIRC) and Yale classmate of Paul Cienniwa's (formerly M.D. at First Church in Boston) and who is now the organist at a Methodist church if I might write a piece for him (and I enclosed [attached, really] the latest two of the Op. 169 pieces. He replied:

"If I permit"? It would be a tremendous honor, Karl! I just listened to Sorrow and Love Flow Mingled Down, and it's exquisite! I can't find a recording of Let Streets and Homes with Praises Ring. Do you have one online somewhere other than Youtube? I'm assuming that the lack of tempo and registration indications for both pieces is intentional, leaving those things up to the performer. Please let me know if that's a correct assumption or not. I really like the registrations the organist chose for Sorrow and Love..., but those wouldn't be available on the small instrument I play on. The left hand and pedal sound like a French horn rank--very sweet! Can you tell me anything about the instrument he's playing? Builder, church? Sorrow and Love... isn't jubilant enough for Easter, which Methodists observe for six Sundays, but I guarantee you I'll play it as soon as they're done with the liturgical season, and I'll send you a video as well. I'm going to read through both pieces before I leave for a rehearsal tonight. I'll probably use Streets and Homes during Easter. I'll videorecord that as well.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 19, 2023, 11:39:59 AM
Haven't yet decided if this is really done, or if I'm just finished with today's work.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 20, 2023, 09:11:40 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on April 19, 2023, 11:39:59 AMHaven't yet decided if this is really done, or if I'm just finished with today's work.
Especially after the celebratory vigor of Let streets and homes with praises ring, my intention here was quietude and stillness, naturally since the tune I make most use of is "Silent Night," and I've hoped that my use of a second tune has been suitably subtle (that second tune itself being anything but (subtle, that is.) while I liked the pitch content of the static chords, I asked of @Cato "Is it dull, do you think?" A true friend, he was discreet enough not to answer the q. directly, but made a good suggestion. I may not have followed the literal suggestion, but it certainly served as just the springboard for addressing my near-subconscious concern.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on April 20, 2023, 11:45:41 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on April 20, 2023, 09:11:40 AM
@Cato... made a good suggestion. I may not have followed the literal suggestion, but it certainly served as just the springboard for addressing my near-subconscious concern.



Yes, I see and hear the difference: your unconscious concern should be gone! 

Quote...my intention here was quietude and stillness...


And I find it a very contemplative, meditative piece, or one could say, a handmaiden to one's prayerful meditation.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 20, 2023, 12:08:52 PM
Thanks!

I thought I posted, but perhaps didn't: it has been rare, though not absolutely unique... not only has Leonardo acknowledged receipt of the piece, but he's enthusiastic about it. It has really surprised me, how comparatively few of the organists have returned to me. Ah, well.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 22, 2023, 07:19:03 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on April 20, 2023, 12:08:52 PMThanks!

I thought I posted, but perhaps didn't: it has been rare, though not absolutely unique... not only has Leonardo acknowledged receipt of the piece, but he's enthusiastic about it. It has really surprised me, how comparatively few of the organists have returned to me. Ah, well.
Well, and now, after I'd kvetched, a prompt and lovely response to the Op. 169 № 9

What a wonderful surprise to receive your email when I came into the office last Sunday! I have finally had an opportunity to  read through your new piece, and am honored to be the dedicatee! I look forward to "digging in" and will send you a recording when I can play it!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 22, 2023, 08:48:52 AM
As I was staying (and working) in rehab, recovering from my stroke, I found that my brain was eager to be composing again. The first piece I actually composed (starting modestly) was a one-minute piece for one of David Bohn's "Fifteen Minutes of Fame" calls, at a time when he was looking for toy piano pieces. I wrote Penny Candy.

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 22, 2023, 09:02:29 AM
This is the piece I've now written for David's current  call, "Fifteen Minutes of Meditation and Contemplation," for a Japanese instrument, the taishagoto (or Nagoya harp) The Welcome Silence Which Means He Will Soon Be Gone
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 23, 2023, 04:49:54 PM
I've made a symbolic start on the Op. 169 no. 11. I'll see tomorrow if I'll keep any of these notes.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Sergeant Rock on April 24, 2023, 04:01:59 AM
It is very good to see you composing again, Karl.

Sarge
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Luke on April 24, 2023, 04:16:18 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on April 22, 2023, 09:02:29 AMThis is the piece I've now written for David's current  call, "Fifteen Minutes of Meditation and Contemplation," for a Japanese instrument, the taishagoto (or Nagoya harp) The Welcome Silence Which Means He Will Soon Be Gone

This is lovely - and thanks for putting the link on my thread too. It's just the sort of thing I'd love to be writing, in fact. It appeals....maybe I will get my manuscript paper out...

As for yours, it's adorable! Tiny typo before you send - you've got 'koto' as the instrument name on the 'subsequent stave's (I make this sort of oversight all the time on Sibelius)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 24, 2023, 08:00:39 AM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on April 24, 2023, 04:01:59 AMIt is very good to see you composing again, Karl.

Sarge
Many thanks, Sarge!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 24, 2023, 08:02:44 AM
Quote from: Luke on April 24, 2023, 04:16:18 AMThis is lovely - and thanks for putting the link on my thread too. It's just the sort of thing I'd love to be writing, in fact. It appeals....maybe I will get my manuscript paper out...

As for yours, it's adorable! Tiny typo before you send - you've got 'koto' as the instrument name on the 'subsequent stave's (I make this sort of oversight all the time on Sibelius)
I was sure the project would speak to you!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 24, 2023, 08:14:48 AM
Quote from: Luke on April 24, 2023, 04:16:18 AMThis is lovely - and thanks for putting the link on my thread too. It's just the sort of thing I'd love to be writing, in fact. It appeals....maybe I will get my manuscript paper out...

As for yours, it's adorable! Tiny typo before you send - you've got 'koto' as the instrument name on the 'subsequent stave's (I make this sort of oversight all the time on Sibelius)
And thanks for the corrigendum!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on April 24, 2023, 09:52:41 AM
Alexa told me we should have showers today, and I don't absolutely disbelieve it, this being New England. However since we did have some unexpected sun this morning, I walked over to the library to return some DVDS.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on April 24, 2023, 04:25:44 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on April 20, 2023, 12:08:52 PMI thought I posted, but perhaps didn't: it has been rare, though not absolutely unique... not only has Leonardo acknowledged receipt of the piece, but he's enthusiastic about it. It has really surprised me, how comparatively few of the organists have returned to me. Ah, well.


We have discussed the maddeningly mercurial nature of organists known to us: I will not make a generalization, but it seems they promise quite a bit...and then the promises disappear, along with the organists!   ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 02, 2023, 03:55:18 PM
Todd Brunel wrote:
QuoteI think your sonata is really something ...really beautifully crafted. we had to do something quickly so [this pianist] didn't want to do it this time. That piece is going to take some work. Jennifer Fox would be down with it I'm sure.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 21, 2023, 09:10:06 AM
One of those perfect days when standing in the sunshine is pleasantly warm and the breeze off the pond is pleasantly cool.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 29, 2023, 09:42:52 AM
It's Memorial Day in the US, and the MFA has an Open House: free admission for Massachusetts residents, including free admission to the special Hokusai exhibit. There's a Lego interpretation of the Great Wave
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on May 29, 2023, 09:52:32 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on May 29, 2023, 09:42:52 AMIt's Memorial Day in the US, and the MFA has an Open House: free admission for Massachusetts residents, including free admission to the special Hokusai exhibit. There's a Lego interpretation of the Great Wave
Impressive!

And lucky you getting to go...hopefully some of the veterans are taking advantage of this today too.

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on May 29, 2023, 10:07:22 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on May 29, 2023, 09:52:32 AMImpressive!

And lucky you getting to go...hopefully some of the veterans are taking advantage of this today too.

PD
And, my obligatory visit to the Chihuly Tower
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on May 29, 2023, 10:12:35 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on May 29, 2023, 10:07:22 AMAnd, my obligatory visit to the Chihuly Tower
Cool!  I remember first hearing about him some years ago (a friend of mine was given a book about his glassworks some years ago).  :)

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 02, 2023, 04:17:10 PM
I've not contributed much to GMG lately, let alone to this thread. I had my weekly Physical Therapy today. He had to take it a bit easy on me today, mostly out of consideration of the day being such a scorcher (we hit 90° today) ... between the after-PT weariness and the incoming rain, I was horizontal until a bit after 5PM. Still feeling beat, but I thought I'd offer an update, unglamorous as it is. I've said before, so I apologize if there's the sound of a broken record, the recovery of my left hand is slow going, and in terms of my perception of restored function, it's not a straight line. That's that, so far. Musically, compositionally, before my stroke I had tons of steam, and could juggle more than one project at a time. In my present reality, I still do not feel much motivation to do any creative work. Once I release the church choir from weekly service for the summer, I'll attend to the two remaining organ solo pieces of the Op. 169. Then I need to clean up the score of the Third Symphony. Beyond that, I do not see as yet. Monday, Peter Bloom, Carol Epple and I have lunch to consider the future of the Henning Ensemble. Pam Marshall has moved to Portugal, and Ellen Allen has withdrawn, practically unable to commit to a pro bono effort. I do not see a future for the Ensemble, but perhaps Monday will open my eyes. I mean this simply as a report. not whingeing, as I know there are many composers who have less occasion for encouragement than I have generally enjoyed in the past. Even more pointedly, I admire not only the beautiful work that Maria does, but how she has persevered to do her work, with much less favorable opportunity than has blessed me erewhile.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 02, 2023, 04:44:29 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on June 02, 2023, 04:17:10 PMI've not contributed much to GMG lately, let alone to this thread. I had my weekly Physical Therapy today. He had to take it a bit easy on me today, mostly out of consideration of the day being such a scorcher (we hit 90° today) ... between the after-PT weariness and the incoming rain, I was horizontal until a bit after 5PM. Still feeling beat, but I thought I'd offer an update, unglamorous as it is. I've said before, so I apologize if there's the sound of a broken record, the recovery of my left hand is slow going, and in terms of my perception of restored function, it's not a straight line. That's that, so far. Musically, compositionally, before my stroke I had tons of steam, and could juggle more than one project at a time. In my present reality, I still do not feel much motivation to do any creative work. Once I release the church choir from weekly service for the summer, I'll attend to the two remaining organ solo pieces of the Op. 169. Then I need to clean up the score of the Third Symphony. Beyond that, I do not see as yet. Monday, Peter Bloom, Carol Epple and I have lunch to consider the future of the Henning Ensemble. Pam Marshall has moved to Portugal, and Ellen Allen has withdrawn, practically unable to commit to a pro bono effort. I do not see a future for the Ensemble, but perhaps Monday will open my eyes. I mean this simply as a report. not whingeing, as I know there are many composers who have less occasion for encouragement than I have generally enjoyed in the past. Even more pointedly, I admire not only the beautiful work that Maria does, but how she has persevered to do her work, with much less favorable opportunity than has blessed me erewhile.
I certainly knew nothing, in my pre-stroke innocence, of how much work for the brain physical therapy is.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: relm1 on June 03, 2023, 05:36:09 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on June 02, 2023, 04:44:29 PMI certainly knew nothing, in my pre-stroke innocence, of how much work for the brain physical therapy is.

Sounds like lot of transitions all happening at the same time.  My uncle had a stroke a month ago and is slowly recovering.  You have to learn to use your left hand again?  Is it sort of like having an operation where afterwards that limb has to be retrained to do what it always used to do?  Wish you a smooth recovery.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 03, 2023, 06:13:13 AM
Quote from: relm1 on June 03, 2023, 05:36:09 AMSounds like lot of transitions all happening at the same time.  My uncle had a stroke a month ago and is slowly recovering.  You have to learn to use your left hand again?  Is it sort of like having an operation where afterwards that limb has to be retrained to do what it always used to do?  Wish you a smooth recovery.
Many thanks! Power to your uncle!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on June 03, 2023, 06:16:37 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on June 02, 2023, 04:17:10 PMMusically, compositionally, before my stroke I had tons of steam, and could juggle more than one project at a time. In my present reality, I still do not feel much motivation to do any creative work. Once I release the church choir from weekly service for the summer, I'll attend to the two remaining organ solo pieces of the Op. 169. Then I need to clean up the score of the Third Symphony.  Beyond that, I do not see as yet.


Actually, I find that a good amount of work, even without recovering from a stroke!   :o   

Have you taken a recent look at that libretto for a comic opera entitled The Magician of Moscow, (Ohio)   ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 03, 2023, 07:16:21 AM
Quote from: Cato on June 03, 2023, 06:16:37 AMActually, I find that a good amount of work, even without recovering from a stroke!  :o 

Have you taken a recent look at that libretto for a comic opera entitled The Magician of Moscow, (Ohio)   ;)
There's a thought!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 03, 2023, 07:24:33 AM
Charles Wuorinen's birthday is coming up, and Mark Gresham asked if I would write "a sentence or two" about what it was like to work with Charles, for inclusion in the weekly Earrelevant newsletter:

In the late 80s, I wound up pursuing my doctoral work in Composition at the University at Buffalo (or the State University of New York at Buffalo, "if you're not into the whole brevity thing") I say "wound up" because my path to Buffalo was no bullet train. Be fair, it sounds like a line from Comedy Improv Night: "Who chooses to go to Buffalo?" I had entered the Graduate Composition Program in Buffalo, not knowing with whom I might study. Morton Feldman, who had been l'Eminence grise in the UB Composition Faculty, and of whom I knew nothing but his name and the title Rothko Chapel had passed away, and the two front-rank composers whom the Department brought in pro tempore were Louis Andriessen, who would take a pied-à-terre in Buffalo, and Charles Wuorinen, then on the faculty at Rutgers, who would shuttle to Lake Erie weekly. I was not given the choice of which gentleman to study with, but was simply informed (not that I had any quarrel with the result) that I was to work with Charles. We graduate composers met each of the two at a weekly seminar in which either Louis or Charles would present a piece of theirs. So possibly the first I saw Charles was in this seminar, during which he played for us Garrick Ohlsson's recording (with the San Francisco Symphony) of Charles' Third Piano Concerto. Somehow, I was the one who ended up silently volunteering to turn the pages of the score, so my entrée to Wuorinen's work was listening to this powerfully athletic, exhilarating concerto, while keeping abreast of the score in real time as page-turner. When soon after, we met in his studio for the first time, he told me, tongue-in-cheek, that in the composition studio, ideally, he would train up "little Charles Wuorinens." Only now as I write this, I think of the satirical Soviet cartoon of the miniature Dmitri Shostakoviches, and I wonder if Charles had this in mind. In any event my experience working with him in the studio was that, if he did not always laud the work which I brought in (he didn't) he did give me some space. I wrote the pieces I was interested in trying out, and did not try to "write into" Charles' world. To my benefit throughout our work together, he consistently and on the whole patiently encouraged me to expand my own sound world. My music would never sound as if I were seeking to imitate Charles, but rather I internalized the musical benefits.
The second notable incident in Charles' studio followed a Graduate Composers Concert. Nobody on the Graduate Composition Faculty defended or justified the practice, but we Graduate Composers were given exactly one and only one concert each semester in which we might present our work. If it sounds ridiculous and stultifying, it probably is. Charles spent only part of the week in Buffalo, as I've said, and so he did not attend the Graduate Composers Concert in my first semester. The Chairman of the Graduate Composition Faculty did, and also joined us students for the obligatory beer and Buffalo wings after. Well, in his opinion, none of us had been adventurous enough in our compositional efforts on the program. Even at the time, it struck me as next door to a sarcasm, that the Department only gives us one chance per semester to present our work, and then upbraids us for concentrating on what we already understand to be our strengths. "All right," methought, "you want outside the box, I'll give it to you. So, for the second semester's concert, I devised a piece completely unlike anything I'd written before, and incorporating elements which I was not sure would really fly. Six of us Graduate Composers had formed a performing ensemble for ourselves. For this piece, I had a blackboard on stage, and I began by writing the phrase Tranquil Ankles on the board, and I invited the audience to speak the phrase aloud. For the first section of the piece proper, I re-harmonized "Silent Night," displaced the notes of the melody registrally so that there was no discerning the tune, and expanded the time scale in a manner which was something of an homage to Feldman. The second section was a kind of invention for two clarinets, both leaping between high and low registers so that the listener might puzzle as to which was playing what, accompanied by bowed notes on the marimba (this section afterwards drew a compliment from the new head of the Electronic Music Studio, Peter Otto.) For the final section of the piece, I stood up, and walked out of the ensemble and up the aisle amid the audience, declaiming line by line a poem I had written. At the end of each line, the ensemble remaining on stage responded with a musical phrase. For the final line of the poem, I was at the back of the hall and I punctuated the line, "I sang to the sky, and day broke," by snapping the metal bar to open the door. The whole piece probably ran ten minutes. Contrary to expectation, and indeed to my astonishment, Charles had remained in Buffalo for the concert. I wondered if I might "have some explaining to do," since I wrote this piece quite apart from the music I was showing to Charles, week by week in the studio, and this designedly quirky piece, I had kept dark from him.
I therefore went into my weekly meeting with Charles, completely unsure what to expect. "That piece of yours," he opened, with mild bemusement. "It was twice as long as it needed to be." Which, the plain truth to tell, was fair. "That said," he went on, "There was something in your piece that nothing else on the program had."
The last I met Charles was here in Boston. He was in town when Peter Serkin played the première of his Fourth Concerto (another absolutely cracking piece.) I met him in the lobby of Symphony Hall at intermission. He was most gracious and did in fact remember me.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on June 03, 2023, 10:23:16 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on June 03, 2023, 07:24:33 AMThe last I met Charles was here in Boston. He was in town when Peter Serkin played the première of his Fourth Concerto (another absolutely cracking piece.) I met him in the lobby of Symphony Hall at intermission. He was most gracious and did in fact remember me.


Peter Serkin was a great supporter of contemporary music!


Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 03, 2023, 12:06:08 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on June 03, 2023, 07:24:33 AMCharles Wuorinen's birthday is coming up, and Mark Gresham asked if I would write "a sentence or two" about what it was like to work with Charles, for inclusion in the weekly Earrelevant newsletter:

In the late 80s, I wound up pursuing my doctoral work in Composition at the University at Buffalo (or the State University of New York at Buffalo, "if you're not into the whole brevity thing") I say "wound up" because my path to Buffalo was no bullet train. Be fair, it sounds like a line from Comedy Improv Night: "Who chooses to go to Buffalo?" I had entered the Graduate Composition Program in Buffalo, not knowing with whom I might study. Morton Feldman, who had been l'Eminence grise in the UB Composition Faculty, and of whom I knew nothing but his name and the title Rothko Chapel had passed away, and the two front-rank composers whom the Department brought in pro tempore were Louis Andriessen, who would take a pied-à-terre in Buffalo, and Charles Wuorinen, then on the faculty at Rutgers, who would shuttle to Lake Erie weekly. I was not given the choice of which gentleman to study with, but was simply informed (not that I had any quarrel with the result) that I was to work with Charles. We graduate composers met each of the two at a weekly seminar in which either Louis or Charles would present a piece of theirs. So possibly the first I saw Charles was in this seminar, during which he played for us Garrick Ohlsson's recording (with the San Francisco Symphony) of Charles' Third Piano Concerto. Somehow, I was the one who ended up silently volunteering to turn the pages of the score, so my entrée to Wuorinen's work was listening to this powerfully athletic, exhilarating concerto, while keeping abreast of the score in real time as page-turner. When soon after, we met in his studio for the first time, he told me, tongue-in-cheek, that in the composition studio, ideally, he would train up "little Charles Wuorinens." Only now as I write this, I think of the satirical Soviet cartoon of the miniature Dmitri Shostakoviches, and I wonder if Charles had this in mind. In any event my experience working with him in the studio was that, if he did not always laud the work which I brought in (he didn't) he did give me some space. I wrote the pieces I was interested in trying out, and did not try to "write into" Charles' world. To my benefit throughout our work together, he consistently and on the whole patiently encouraged me to expand my own sound world. My music would never sound as if I were seeking to imitate Charles, but rather I internalized the musical benefits.
The second notable incident in Charles' studio followed a Graduate Composers Concert. Nobody on the Graduate Composition Faculty defended or justified the practice, but we Graduate Composers were given exactly one and only one concert each semester in which we might present our work. If it sounds ridiculous and stultifying, it probably is. Charles spent only part of the week in Buffalo, as I've said, and so he did not attend the Graduate Composers Concert in my first semester. The Chairman of the Graduate Composition Faculty did, and also joined us students for the obligatory beer and Buffalo wings after. Well, in his opinion, none of us had been adventurous enough in our compositional efforts on the program. Even at the time, it struck me as next door to a sarcasm, that the Department only gives us one chance per semester to present our work, and then upbraids us for concentrating on what we already understand to be our strengths. "All right," methought, "you want outside the box, I'll give it to you. So, for the second semester's concert, I devised a piece completely unlike anything I'd written before, and incorporating elements which I was not sure would really fly. Six of us Graduate Composers had formed a performing ensemble for ourselves. For this piece, I had a blackboard on stage, and I began by writing the phrase Tranquil Ankles on the board, and I invited the audience to speak the phrase aloud. For the first section of the piece proper, I re-harmonized "Silent Night," displaced the notes of the melody registrally so that there was no discerning the tune, and expanded the time scale in a manner which was something of an homage to Feldman. The second section was a kind of invention for two clarinets, both leaping between high and low registers so that the listener might puzzle as to which was playing what, accompanied by bowed notes on the marimba (this section afterwards drew a compliment from the new head of the Electronic Music Studio, Peter Otto.) For the final section of the piece, I stood up, and walked out of the ensemble and up the aisle amid the audience, declaiming line by line a poem I had written. At the end of each line, the ensemble remaining on stage responded with a musical phrase. For the final line of the poem, I was at the back of the hall and I punctuated the line, "I sang to the sky, and day broke," by snapping the metal bar to open the door. The whole piece probably ran ten minutes. Contrary to expectation, and indeed to my astonishment, Charles had remained in Buffalo for the concert. I wondered if I might "have some explaining to do," since I wrote this piece quite apart from the music I was showing to Charles, week by week in the studio, and this designedly quirky piece, I had kept dark from him.
I therefore went into my weekly meeting with Charles, completely unsure what to expect. "That piece of yours," he opened, with mild bemusement. "It was twice as long as it needed to be." Which, the plain truth to tell, was fair. "That said," he went on, "There was something in your piece that nothing else on the program had."
The last I met Charles was here in Boston. He was in town when Peter Serkin played the première of his Fourth Concerto (another absolutely cracking piece.) I met him in the lobby of Symphony Hall at intermission. He was most gracious and did in fact remember me.

Here's a fun addendum; Mark has texted me:
Considerably more than two sentences! but it will make an excellent Standalone article I think for posting on either his birthday or the day before. in the newsletter, I can tease the reader by pointing to it coming up for publication. and of course, it's such a big piece of writing that I can send you money. it did solve a content problem for me. All's well that ends well.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 07, 2023, 12:56:10 PM
Cross-post:

YouTube chanced to cue this up for me:

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 07, 2023, 01:41:29 PM
Somehow, even while it is vexatious that I cannot at present do a dang thing with the clarinet, I am cheered to remember these performances.

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Luke on June 07, 2023, 01:57:03 PM
Loved the Thoreau! And so assured in every way. Will listen further tomorrow...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 07, 2023, 03:11:20 PM
It's a long while since I listened to Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-jazz-for), too.
Quote from: Luke on June 07, 2023, 01:57:03 PMLoved the Thoreau! And so assured in every way. Will listen further tomorrow...
Many thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 07, 2023, 05:22:35 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on June 07, 2023, 03:11:20 PMIt's a long while since I listened to Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels (https://soundcloud.com/9th-ear/karl-henning-jazz-for), too.
I had such fun both writing and playing this (even though there is a passage or two I ought to have played cleaner.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 11, 2023, 03:06:45 PM
Oh, this is probably the first I've remembered this piece since my stroke.

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 17, 2023, 04:32:40 PM
Had a nice catch-up phone call with Robert Jan August (formerly the M.D. of First Church in Boston.) In his new position he's made me welcome to send him more Henningmusick, including indeed pieces which would not have been suited to or practical for FCB.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 20, 2023, 06:48:58 AM
Had a very musical chat with my driver this morning. Turns out that his mother-in-law is an organist, so I'll send her a couple of pieces.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on June 20, 2023, 06:55:02 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on June 20, 2023, 06:48:58 AMHad a very musical chat with my driver this morning. Turns out that his mother-in-law is an organist, so I'll send her a couple of pieces.
Cool!  8)

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 20, 2023, 04:39:03 PM
Sundown
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 27, 2023, 11:58:28 AM
I'm inching sideways towards composing again. I've made a small start on a new flute duet for Orlando Cela and his partner, Wei Zhao, Music for the Un-Hip Hop.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 28, 2023, 07:51:49 AM
In today's news: "Painting by Austrian artist Gustav Klimt sells for $108M, breaking the record for artwork sold at auction in Europe."
Worth reflecting on the fact that none of that money (bupkis) benefits the artist.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on June 28, 2023, 07:57:09 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on June 28, 2023, 07:51:49 AMIn today's news: "Painting by Austrian artist Gustav Klimt sells for $108M, breaking the record for artwork sold at auction in Europe."
Worth reflecting on the fact that none of that money (bupkis) benefits the artist.
I get it.  :(

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on June 28, 2023, 09:16:51 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on June 28, 2023, 07:57:09 AMI get it.  :(

PD
So, do your best to know your own worth and things like copyright laws, maybe (in the cases of painters, etc.), could you write into the sales an agreement about something like keeping the reproduction rites to the work?  Just a thought.

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on June 28, 2023, 11:48:18 AM
Got out for some air, exchanging DVDs at the Library
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 12, 2023, 03:45:23 PM
At odd intervals, I've chipped away at the next organ solo piece. I worked on it a bit today. Not sure I like it, really, and I may just need to throw it out and start afresh. Today is also the second time I've worked on the new flute duet. It's still only a start, but (unlike the organ piece) I feel it's going well. My goal at present is just to do even just a smidge of composing daily. Kind of like old times.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: relm1 on July 12, 2023, 04:12:12 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on July 12, 2023, 03:45:23 PMAt odd intervals, I've chipped away at the next organ solo piece. I worked on it a bit today. Not sure I like it, really, and I may just need to throw it out and start afresh. Today is also the second time I've worked on the new flute duet. It's still only a start, but (unlike the organ piece) I feel it's going well. My goal at present is just to do even just a smidge of composing daily. Kind of like old times.
Don't throw anything away!  Sometimes years later you revisit an idea and see there is something there worth flushing out that didn't seem apparent earlier.  I am sometimes surprised when I hear something I did years before and didn't care for but seems to hold my interest in unexpected ways now.  Yes, for sure good to keep chipping away at the granite day by day to eventually reveal the sculpture within.  It's a muscle. 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 13, 2023, 12:47:08 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on July 12, 2023, 03:45:23 PMAt odd intervals, I've chipped away at the next organ solo piece. I worked on it a bit today. Not sure I like it, really, and I may just need to throw it out and start afresh. Today is also the second time I've worked on the new flute duet. It's still only a start, but (unlike the organ piece) I feel it's going well. My goal at present is just to do even just a smidge of composing daily. Kind of like old times.
True to my resolve, I did a little work on the organ piece today. I suppose my earlier dissatisfaction was not so much with the material as it was not knowing where I was going, and wondering if, in fact, I was going nowhere. For the present, I've suppressed what a friend has cited as "Impostor Syndrome," and I entertain the hypothesis that the piece is workable/redeemable. Tomorrow is my weekly PT session, so if I do no composing tomorrow, I don't consider it a failure. 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on July 13, 2023, 01:23:05 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on July 12, 2023, 03:45:23 PMAt odd intervals, I've chipped away at the next organ solo piece. I worked on it a bit today. Not sure I like it, really, and I may just need to throw it out and start afresh. Today is also the second time I've worked on the new flute duet. It's still only a start, but (unlike the organ piece) I feel it's going well. My goal at present is just to do even just a smidge of composing daily. Kind of like old times.


An excellent start for the energetic piece: bars 18 ff. are particularly earworthy!  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 13, 2023, 07:48:59 PM
Quote from: Cato on July 13, 2023, 01:23:05 PMAn excellent start for the energetic piece: bars 18 ff. are particularly earworthy!  ;)

Thank 'ee!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 15, 2023, 11:48:21 AM
Not quite a minute long, just yet.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 15, 2023, 03:51:36 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on July 13, 2023, 12:47:08 PMTrue to my resolve, I did a little work on the organ piece today. I suppose my earlier dissatisfaction was not so much with the material as it was not knowing where I was going, and wondering if, in fact, I was going nowhere. For the present, I've suppressed what a friend has cited as "Impostor Syndrome," and I entertain the hypothesis that the piece is workable/redeemable. Tomorrow is my weekly PT session, so if I do no composing tomorrow, I don't consider it a failure.

I've been dickering with the organ piece this evening. Not done working at it today. There's a slender (5%) chance I finish it today. I'll be perfectly happy if I dock it in condition that I can sew it up tomorrow. Will report.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 15, 2023, 06:24:54 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on July 15, 2023, 03:51:36 PMI've been dickering with the organ piece this evening. Not done working at it today. There's a slender (5%) chance I finish it today. I'll be perfectly happy if I dock it in condition that I can sew it up tomorrow. Will report.
It may indeed be done now. I'll let it cure overnight.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 16, 2023, 10:25:09 AM
I do think 'tis done.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 16, 2023, 10:26:27 AM
The flute duo has crept past the one-minute mark.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 17, 2023, 10:21:44 AM
Back from the dentist, and I worked some more on the duo. Wil work a bit more later, so I'll hold off on posting a refreshed score for now.

Yesterday I did make a threadbare start on the final of the Op. 169 organ pieces, for Eric Mazonson. He requested an old revival tent hymn, "There is a fountain filled with blood drawn from Immanuel's veins, right at the intersection of Christ's redemptive sacrifice and arthouse gore. It's one of a number of hymns which crop up in Ives' music here and there. Really all I've done so far is create the Sibelius file and plug in the initial anacrusis. The hymn's character makes for a good challenge for me, it's so different from almost every other hymn I've cannibalized for the Op. 169. I may figure it out as I keep at work on the Un-Hip Hop.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 17, 2023, 02:07:03 PM
Well, I've made what looks like a proper start on the Opus 169 № 12, when this poor lisping stammering tongue lies silent in the grave.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 17, 2023, 02:59:49 PM
About two minutes and a quarter now.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on July 17, 2023, 03:37:22 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on July 17, 2023, 02:59:49 PMAbout two minutes and a quarter now.


Such a fun work: a many-faceted gem for Karl's composing crown!   8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 18, 2023, 04:58:38 PM
Quote from: Cato on July 17, 2023, 03:37:22 PMSuch a fun work: a many-faceted gem for Karl's composing crown!  8)
When I first started it, I kind of felt I was "just riffing," but it soon became "something specific."
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 22, 2023, 06:46:07 AM
Yesterday, even though I had PT, I made a slight addition to the organ piece. I 've felt that I've been in only nominal compliance with my goal of doing at least a little composing each day. I may have added only a measure to the flute duet. I did get rather a quirky notion for the organ piece, we'll see if it sticks. I shall open the toolkit this afternoon.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 22, 2023, 01:40:49 PM
I've nudged it to the three-minute mark. Pretty sure I like it, but I feel tired.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on July 23, 2023, 04:21:38 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on July 22, 2023, 01:40:49 PMI've nudged it to the three-minute mark. Pretty sure I like it, but I feel tired.


And yet, your flute piece is invigorating!  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 23, 2023, 05:51:22 AM
Quote from: Cato on July 23, 2023, 04:21:38 AMAnd yet, your flute piece is invigorating!  ;)
I guess, what I find is that when my Friday PT taps into my nervous system, not only does it take me out for the remainder of Friday, but recovery spills into Saturday.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 23, 2023, 11:43:09 AM
And I've added another half a minute.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on July 23, 2023, 12:28:05 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on July 23, 2023, 05:51:22 AMI guess, what I find is that when my Friday PT taps into my nervous system, not only does it take me out for the remainder of Friday, but recovery spills into Saturday.
:(
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 23, 2023, 01:24:06 PM
It's the road to recovering my hand, it's all good, @Pohjolas Daughter 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 23, 2023, 04:18:55 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on July 17, 2023, 02:07:03 PMWell, I've made what looks like a proper start on the Opus 169 № 12, when this poor lisping stammering tongue lies silent in the grave.
Not quite a minute's worth, but I think I've found the piece.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 23, 2023, 06:37:25 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on July 23, 2023, 11:43:09 AMAnd I've added another half a minute.
I won't post a fresh score tonight, but I went ahead and composed a few measures more.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on July 24, 2023, 03:22:32 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on July 23, 2023, 06:37:25 PMI won't post a fresh score tonight, but I went ahead and composed a few measures more.
I'm curious Karl, are most of your works on the shorter side?

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 24, 2023, 07:03:22 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on July 24, 2023, 03:22:32 AMI'm curious Karl, are most of your works on the shorter side?

PD
On balance, yes, PD. Often for practical reasons: for instance, however long the flute duo winds up being, the flutists are looking not for something on a grand scale, but a piece they can slot into a program of several works. And the organ pieces are meant to fit easily into a morning service.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 24, 2023, 09:50:34 AM
The Brahms story might be apocryphal, or then again, it might be true. Or, apocryphal in the reverse exaggeration of the addition being a mere rest. Or true all the same.

I've written some more of the flute duet today. I feel I might finish it after a nap.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 24, 2023, 01:06:04 PM
As ever at this stage, the score needs review and tweaking, and I'll let it "cure" overnight, but I think it may be done.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on July 25, 2023, 04:25:45 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on July 24, 2023, 01:06:04 PMAs ever at this stage, the score needs review and tweaking, and I'll let it "cure" overnight, but I think it may be done.


Hip-Hip Hooray for the Unhip-Hop Flute Duo! 

The score resembles a compressed concerto, with a slower middle section, and then a drive toward a fine finale with a quasi-chorale.  For those of you who can read and imagine the score, you will notice that things are always percolating and bubbling with new variations.

Another great piece!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 25, 2023, 07:10:49 AM
Quote from: Cato on July 25, 2023, 04:25:45 AMHip-Hip Hooray for the Unhip-Hop Flute Duo! 

The score resembles a compressed concerto, with a slower middle section, and then a drive toward a fine finale with a quasi-chorale.  For those of you who can read and imagine the score, you will notice that things are always percolating and bubbling with new variations.

Another great piece!
Many thanks! I shan't post the refreshed final score, but I made two trivial additions, which may make @hopefullytrusting smile: to facilitate page turns in the parts, I added one measure here and another measure there. I've sent the piece to Orlando, and will report.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 25, 2023, 07:24:19 AM
When I finished my work on Music for the Un-Hip Hop yesterday, I closed the Sibelius file and kind of reflexively opened the file for when this poor lisping stammering tongue lies silent in the grave, but I felt that I'd done work enough for the day. Will work on it later today.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 25, 2023, 08:33:10 AM
I'm also thinking about the Symphony № 3 for Strings, Op. 175, and the fact that the typography of the score needs to be punched up. I'm having two conductor friends (one of them a composer, as well) cast their expert eyes over the score, and we'll take it from there. Pursuant to PD's query about whether I mostly write on the shorter side ... Having now completed the ballet White Nights and three symphonies which I've written on spec, my feeling is that I'm not going to invest the effort in another large-scale piece until the Universe takes up one of the big pieces now complete. It's also probably true that anything concrete on that head, how small soever, may really light a fire under me. The fact of neither of the first two symphonies having gotten anywhere (not a huge surprise—I have a friend who IIRC has written at least ten symphonies, only one of which has been performed—so I know not to expect immediate success) is why I decided to make the third a piece for bowed strings only (not even harp) so that it should be easy to shop around. Hence, too, why I would like to get the score in condition to show to conductors. Now and again, I feel an itch and think that once the Op. 169 is in the can, I'll write a tone-poem for chamber orchestra. Maybe just seven minutes.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 25, 2023, 04:01:23 PM
I suppose I might add that I'm contemplating adapting the Op. 178 for two violins.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 26, 2023, 02:23:01 PM
Après-Hop (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2023/07/apres-hop.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 26, 2023, 02:56:48 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on July 26, 2023, 02:23:01 PMAprès-Hop (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2023/07/apres-hop.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on July 26, 2023, 04:50:03 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on July 25, 2023, 08:33:10 AMI'm also thinking about the Symphony № 3 for Strings, Op. 175, and the fact that the typography of the score needs to be punched up. I'm having two conductor friends (one of them a composer, as well) cast their expert eyes over the score, and we'll take it from there. Pursuant to PD's query about whether I mostly write on the shorter side ... Having now completed the ballet White Nights[/b][/i] and three symphonies which I've written on spec, my feeling is that I'm not going to invest the effort in another large-scale piece until the Universe takes up one of the big pieces now complete. It's also probably true that anything concrete on that head, how small soever, may really light a fire under me. The fact of neither of the first two symphonies having gotten anywhere (not a huge surprise—I have a friend who IIRC has written at least ten symphonies, only one of which has been performed—so I know not to expect immediate success) is why I decided to make the third a piece for bowed strings only (not even harp) so that it should be easy to shop around. Hence, too, why I would like to get the score in condition to show to conductors. Now and again, I feel an itch and think that once the Op. 169 is in the can, I'll write a tone-poem for chamber orchestra. Maybe just seven minutes.



White Nights is a wonderful ballet and somebody somewhere should give it a chance...along with your other works!

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 26, 2023, 04:59:46 PM
Quote from: Cato on July 26, 2023, 04:50:03 PMWhite Nights is a wonderful ballet and somebody somewhere should give it a chance...along with your other works!


Still hoping that the string suite from the ballet may get programmed.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 27, 2023, 01:29:05 PM
Good progress on the organ piece. On one hand, I can just about taste the finish, on the other, I think I may be beat for the day, and should hit Recreation Mode.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on July 28, 2023, 04:59:00 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on July 27, 2023, 01:29:05 PMGood progress on the organ piece. On one hand, I can just about taste the finish, on the other, I think I may be beat for the day, and should hit Recreation Mode.
Go for it Karl!  :)

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 28, 2023, 07:14:18 AM
There's a chance it may be done.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 28, 2023, 10:45:40 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on July 25, 2023, 07:10:49 AMMany thanks! I shan't post the refreshed final score, but I made two trivial additions, which may make @hopefullytrusting smile: to facilitate page turns in the parts, I added one measure here and another measure there. I've sent the piece to Orlando, and will report.
I also sent the piece to Henning Ensemble members Peter Bloom and Carol Epple. Peter writes:

So, having taken a closer look at the way "...Un-Hip..." I get the hopping manner is which the duo references a hop that might be construed as unhip.  Karl, your counterpoint of parallels (fourths, fifths, sevenths) and open intervals conjure a scene of a medieval ball as experienced through fifth or sixth dimension. Fantastic (and phantastic)! Might this be Guillaume de Machaut on ketamine?

Let's schedule a reading (with composer) sometime soon.


Peter's comment reminds me of a Wuorinen piece I've known about for a long time, but haven't yet heard: Machault, Mon Chou.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 28, 2023, 10:58:54 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on July 28, 2023, 07:14:18 AMThere's a chance it may be done.
As I live with it, I don't think it needs any serious adjustment. I decided to lean into an Ivesian melting-pot approach, so there are incursions by the National Anthem, "Poor Wayfaring Stranger," an adaptation I knew from the old English Hymnal of the plainchant Agnus Dei, "Sunshine of Your Love," and I just don't remember where I first heard the bass lick which first appears in the pedals at m. 13. There is one measure which is not a "problem" per se, but which I want to tinker with via augmentation. First, though, my post-PT nap. Oh, and I really enjoy the jest of an ending.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 28, 2023, 02:18:10 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on July 28, 2023, 10:58:54 AMThere is one measure which is not a "problem" per se, but which I want to tinker with via augmentation.
Truly an errant thought. Gilding the lily. Implementation of the idea would have made for turning things upside-down. You know, when something's done, let it be done.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 28, 2023, 05:39:19 PM
Just had a great talk with my publisher. He's keen to show the Opus 169 organ pieces to Jens Korndörfer, recently retired as organist at Peachtree Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, and is presently joining the Baylor faculty. We've decided to publish it as a set of eleven (the Old # 4, being a piece for flute and organ, needs to be separate, so I've reassigned it to Opus 180.) Very excited at the prospect of getting feedback from Jens. It may seem I've skipped to Op. 180, but I went ahead and assigned Op. 179 to the projected orchestra tone-poem.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 28, 2023, 05:50:58 PM
Incidentally, for fun I've tossed the sound files of the twelve pieces of the Opp. 169/180 into Media Monkey, and it's 45 minutes of music.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 29, 2023, 06:59:21 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on July 28, 2023, 07:14:18 AMThere's a chance it may be done.
Eric has been quite warm about receiving the piece. Today he writes: I'll be heading into the church shortly before it gets super hot, and hopefully ahead of any violent weather, and I'm looking forward to checking out your piece when I get there. I decided to be lazy this week, and my service music isn't very challenging in terms of footwork or registration. I think that the early German Baroque composers of organ music are underperformed, and I chose a very cool echo fantasia (no feet) by Samuel Scheidt for my prelude. The postlude will be a Scarlatti sonata, still to be chosen.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 30, 2023, 10:09:23 AM
Post Hop Ergo Propter Hop (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2023/07/post-hop-ergo-propter-hop.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 30, 2023, 01:10:40 PM
My friend David Bohn sensibly suggested that the Op. 169 no. 4 might be reduced to organ solo, thus preserving the set of twelve, and indeed he graciously assisted.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on July 30, 2023, 02:17:21 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on July 28, 2023, 10:45:40 AMI also sent the piece to Henning Ensemble members Peter Bloom and Carol Epple. Peter writes:

So, having taken a closer look at the way "...Un-Hip..." I get the hopping manner is which the duo references a hop that might be construed as unhip.  Karl, your counterpoint of parallels (fourths, fifths, sevenths) and open intervals conjure a scene of a medieval ball as experienced through fifth or sixth dimension. Fantastic (and phantastic)! Might this be Guillaume de Machaut on ketamine?

Let's schedule a reading (with composer) sometime soon.


Peter's comment reminds me of a Wuorinen piece I've known about for a long time, but haven't yet heard: Machault, Mon Chou.



See e.g. one of my favorite sections bars 73 ff..
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 31, 2023, 05:36:59 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on July 25, 2023, 04:01:23 PMI suppose I might add that I'm contemplating adapting the Op. 178 for two violins.
I had so done (Op. 178a) John writes: Karl, it looks like it should work fine. Thank you for sending it. I will read it with a colleague and report back on its playability.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 31, 2023, 11:10:43 AM
Revisiting the "Henning First" today: 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 31, 2023, 11:19:23 AM
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 31, 2023, 11:29:42 AM
To state the obvious: wish I might hear an actual orchestra play this.

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 31, 2023, 11:39:53 AM

Okay, so I can't help myself:

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 31, 2023, 11:48:10 AM
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 31, 2023, 12:01:55 PM
I see that I have not yet uploaded audio for the third mvt of the Op. 148. Perhaps I ought.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on July 31, 2023, 12:54:28 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on July 31, 2023, 11:29:42 AMTo state the obvious: wish I might hear an actual orchestra play this.

Me too!  The music sounds good but they need the real deal to really sing.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on July 31, 2023, 04:23:49 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on July 31, 2023, 11:29:42 AM
To state the obvious: wish I might hear an actual orchestra play this.




Quote from: DavidW on July 31, 2023, 12:54:28 PM
Me too!  The music sounds good but they need the real deal to really sing.



😇  Amen, Brothers!  😇

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on July 31, 2023, 04:47:14 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on July 31, 2023, 12:01:55 PMI see that I have not yet uploaded audio for the third mvt of the Op. 148. Perhaps I ought.
Ah, the reason I haven't is, that there is a bit of a glitch at the very end of the sound file. Now, to decide how much I care about that.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 01, 2023, 12:41:17 PM
Starting with fellow composer Chas Turner's useful comments, and help in Sibelius courtesy of @relm1 I have at last been addressing the score of the String Symphony. I think, overall, there is less wrong with it than I feared.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 01, 2023, 02:45:42 PM
Yesterday I had a go at throwing some notes at the staff of the projected tone-poem score. Maybe they're good notes, generally, but they aren't the right notes for this piece. I feel that I was making an attempt to do some composing for the day. Not a genuinely empty exercise, but I realize that for this piece I want to step away from the paper and do me some thinking first.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on August 02, 2023, 03:57:50 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on August 01, 2023, 02:45:42 PMYesterday I had a go at throwing some notes at the staff of the projected tone-poem score. Maybe they're good notes, generally, but they aren't the right notes for this piece. I feel that I was making an attempt to do some composing for the day. Not a genuinely empty exercise, but I realize that for this piece I want to step away from the paper and do me some thinking first.
Sounds like the staff was batting them back to you?  Time to come up with some different pitches.  :)

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: relm1 on August 02, 2023, 06:07:59 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on August 01, 2023, 12:41:17 PMStarting with fellow composer Chas Turner's useful comments, and help in Sibelius courtesy of @relm1 I have at last been addressing the score of the String Symphony. I think, overall, there is less wrong with it than I feared.

Looks substantive and I love the unsettled ending!  Did you mean to drop vln 1 harmonics at 516 or was that a glitch?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 02, 2023, 07:53:16 AM
Quote from: relm1 on August 02, 2023, 06:07:59 AMLooks substantive and I love the unsettled ending!  Did you mean to drop vln 1 harmonics at 516 or was that a glitch?
Pr. a glitch, thanks for the catch, I'll fix it. I think Louis would have been tickled by the ending, too.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 02, 2023, 08:03:20 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on August 02, 2023, 03:57:50 AMSounds like the staff was batting them back to you?  Time to come up with some different pitches.  :)

PD
I see what you did there, Catfish!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on August 02, 2023, 08:18:37 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on August 02, 2023, 08:03:20 AMI see what you did there, Catfish!
;D

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 05, 2023, 12:03:59 PM
it's high summer, so I mustn't have absurd expectations, but four-ish of the organists are observing radio silence. The other consideration being: in some cases the silence stretches back well before summer.
So, yeah, feeling this:

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 05, 2023, 01:23:19 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on July 31, 2023, 04:47:14 PMAh, the reason I haven't is, that there is a bit of a glitch at the very end of the sound file. Now, to decide how much I care about that.
For the MIDI demo, yes, I've cared, and I found the fix. Now to gird my loins to upload the clean sound-file to YouTube.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 05, 2023, 01:27:58 PM
As to the tone-poem, I'm still waiting patiently on my
Muse. Maybe it's just that I'm supposed to get The Lungs and Louis hoist up to YouTube first. It's a long while since last I used Adobe Premiere Elements, so tomorrow looks like re-training.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 05, 2023, 02:06:20 PM
Just listened to the "Henning Second" again in toto. Whatever else, I'm glad I wrote it. I've reached out again to Matt, He seldom responds to e-mail, but I thought I'd try. Looks like the CRWE is done for the year.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on August 05, 2023, 02:16:19 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on August 05, 2023, 12:03:59 PMIt's high summer, so I mustn't have absurd expectations, but four-ish of the organists are observing radio silence. The other consideration being: in some cases the silence stretches back well before summer.

:'(

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 06, 2023, 07:16:17 AM
Oh, I neglected to report that Peter Bloom and his Aardvark Jazz Orchestra colleague Dan Zupan are getting together to read Waiting on the Italian Paperwork this Tuesday. They've invited me to "coach" them, though I'm sure they'll get on fine with little interference from me.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 06, 2023, 11:19:03 AM
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 06, 2023, 01:03:03 PM

This will certainly sound much better in actual performance.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 06, 2023, 05:53:18 PM
Cross-post. At last, a "repaired" video:

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 07, 2023, 08:22:48 PM
Well, on one hand, I haven't composed anything for a week (say) but, I've gotten those uploads done. Productive.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 08, 2023, 11:06:37 AM
My piece for soprano and [not-quite-Pierrot] ensemble, commissioned for the Kerouac Centenary. Sung by the astonishing Rose Hegele.

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 08, 2023, 04:42:10 PM
YouTube cued this up for me just now:


Oh, I am proud of this piece.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 08, 2023, 04:55:18 PM
Had completely forgotten about this bagatelle.

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on August 08, 2023, 05:35:44 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on August 08, 2023, 04:40:46 PMRandom revisitation courtesy of YouTube. The text is by our @Cato




Here is the text:

Transformed,
Novembering the bells of God's soul,
Encased,
Unraveling cocoons of vile days,
I knew the purpose of my life.

Evil,
Dictatormenting the hells of my soul
Unswayed,
By slaughtering the worms of vile ways,
I knew the purpose of my strife.

That young girl,
A walking husk burned and enslaved
And burning with future dreams of limbs
gray and bleached!
Can you see her?

That young girl,
A desert rock boiled and despoiled
And boiling with daggered teeth and hands
Weird and wild!
Do you know her?
 
The desert men in the ancient robes
With modern tools for killing,
Burned and murdered the ancient town
Whose modern fools were willing
To believe their promises of mercy.

One desert man in an ancient robe
Sought young girls here for pilling.
Scorned, he captured one certain girl
With soul and mind unwilling
To believe his promises of mercy.

Branded the boys, banded the girls,
For the master lay in silk
With desires for skin of milk,
And the maidens must still his thirst.

Whipping the boys, stripping the girls,
And the maidens cried in vain,
In the tent a man inane
Had a dagger to change their wills.

A maiden of the north,
Of unyielding will,
Spirit of unchanging stone,
And a stone of unchanging spirit,
Remains a cave unknown.
Can you see her?

This diamond of the north,
Of undying strength,
Sneering at unbridled lust,
And a lust of unbridled sneering,
Awaits a time of trust.
Do you know her?

But the master must be obeyed!
To yield she will be made!
Beaten and racked and racked and beaten,
The diamond is cut for the master's hand,
Savaged and clubbed and clubbed and savaged,
The maiden has left for the spirit's land.

For the maiden must be amazed
By worlds that she has raised!
Golden and saved and saved and golden,
The diamond is free from the master's hand,
Savaged and clubbed and clubbed and savaged,
The maiden now lives in the spirit's land.

Fury failed to sway the girl:
Kindness, thought the man,
Will force her body to unfurl,
Kindness, thought the man
Will force her spirit to uncurl,
And then the world is right!

Kindness then the girl did hear,
Trickster, thought the girl,
I'll bring my body to his ear,
Kindness, thought the man,
Has to the maiden made me dear,
And now the world is right!

The dictator of the sands,
Tormentor and master of closed young belles
Now gasps to see the girl's legs smile,
And the maiden holds her breath,
As her legs so swift and with grim delight
Clamp and choke and strangle his neck,
While the maiden holds her breath,
The dictator of the sands,
Tormentor and master of closed young shells
Now gasps to stay alive and scream,
But the maiden brings him death.

Freedom is born from evil's demise,
Purpose is born from freedom:
In the robes of the dead man,
The prince of the sands,
The girl escaped the hands
Of the slavers.

Courage is born from evil's demise,
Constant the need for vengeance,
With the ax of her new soul,
The queen of the sands,
The girl did break the bands
Of the captives.

Roaming the desert and questing for evil,
With knives and fire and guns and ropes
The Great Protector
Did stab and burn and shoot and hang
The demons dancing around her.

Freeing the captives while questing for evil,
With sharks in heart and hands of knives
The Great Protector
Did hunt and stalk and clutch and slay
The devils killing around her.

Saving others,
Cleansing the desert,
Did she save and cleanse herself?
Sisters and brothers,
I am now alone,
I am

Transformed,
Novembering the bells of God's soul,
Encased,
Unraveling cocoons of vile days,
I am the purpose of my life.

Evil,
Dictatormenting the hells of my soul
Unswayed,
By slaughtering the worms of vile ways,
I am the purpose of my soul.


Here follows my essay on his marvelous musical elucidation of my poem: see the score below.

Karl Henning's chamber song From the Pit of a Cave in the Cloud is a poem based upon a "soliloquy" in my novel From the Caves of the Cloud.  I believe the poem stands alone, but since Karl has read the novel, he has a deeper understanding of the narrator.

Karl also knows that I have a theory that the music for a text can become the text's unconscious, a symbolic maelstrom of the text's secrets and drives. Whether he agrees with this idea or not, his brilliant music acts as much more than an accompaniment to the singer's melodies and an elucidation of the text's emotional content.

As an example of the richness of Karl's conception, listen to the very first bar, where the bass flute and the soprano recorder have motifs which almost mirror each other.  Keeping in mind the exotic, faraway desert story in the text, these motifs, and others to come, have a melismata-like aspect to evoke that atmosphere.  Their 5-for-4 figures will be very important throughout the work.  The quasi-A minor aspect of these motifs is accompanied by a quasi-D minor in the flute and horn. The flute offers its own melismatic quality with a 7:8 figure, itself a variation on the bass flute's opening 5:4 figure.  With all the instruments in counterpoint, the effect is idiosyncratic: if one took away the flute, one would have a nearly neo-classical opening, but with the addition of the flute, we have instead something quite original and even combative, in keeping with the unsettling nature of what is to come.

In the soprano's opening line (bars 5-8), listen to how the note D dominates the melody, and with the longest notes given to C, Bb, and Eb, the latter note creating a kind of "double minor" effect.  The flute and recorder offer a variation of the opening bar: the slower rhythmic irregularities in the soprano's line mirror the ones in these instruments, and thereby one senses the tension in this instrumental "unconscious," which was emphasized earlier in bars 2-4 by the horn's refusal to form an octave or perfect fifth with the others, until, after the silence, it and the bass flute play the fifth G-D on the word "Transformed," as if the silence had caused a transformation of consonance from the dissonant chord in bar 4.  This consonant transformation will prove to be fleeting.  Also note how the instrumental music mirrors the soprano's motif for "Transformed, Novembering the bells of God's soul."

A diminished fifth is heard in the voice several times on key words: "cocoons" (bars 11-12), "vile days" (bar 13), "dictatormenting" (bars 20-21), and "vile ways" (bars 29-30, 33-34).  Perhaps the most striking, gasp-inducing effect is in bars 39-40, where the soprano's 5:4 16th-notes on "strife" offer a connection back to the bass flute's opening 5:4 8th notes.  Strife, we realize now, began the song, and promises to continue through it.

Keep in mind that the diminished fifth, or tritone, was once referred to as "diabolus in musica" (i.e. the devil in music) by theorists.  The interval continues to be seen e.g. in the bass flute line (bars 41-47).  In Letter C, listen to how the tenor recorder and voice echo the opening bar, but in a rhythmic variation, and how the quasi D minor is back.  Note also the tension in pausing on the word "future" in bar 49, and then starting with "future" on bar 52, the 3:2 figure and the figure on "gray" in bar 54 both echoing the tenor recorder's forte comment in bar 49.  Such devices give the music a self-referential and very tight structure.  One might be singing of "future dreams" which can seem vague and amorphous, but their music has a definite map!

Another fine example of how tonality is not completely forsaken is heard in bars 63-67 in the bass flute, where E major triplets contrast with G minor ones, an F# minor grouping interrupts in bar 66, until the singer's line "Do you know her?" ends on G minor, the flattened A giving the effect of a "double minor" sound as with the Eb in the earlier pages.

In Letter D, the text describes the arrival of "the desert men" and their violence, and so the horn and the tenor recorder begin an odd kind of march in 8th notes, often in descending triplets.  This downward marching idea is later heard in key phrases from the soprano: bar 78 has the notes Eb-C-A (note the tritone!) for "in the an-(cient)," bar 82 has "for killing" using C#-Bb-A, and bar 83 uses the same notes for the words "and murdered."  The faraway nature of the desert is exemplified by the melismatas which often use triplets, e.g. bars 78-79 for "ancient robes," bar 84 on again "ancient," bars 85-86 on "modern" (N.B. the same Eb-C-A for "whose mo-dern"), and again 94-96 for "in an ancient robe."

But the vocal line contains some marvelous subtleties! It attempts to stay in a quasi- A minor, but now C# and D# often invade, joining the Bb (e.g. bars 83-84). The horn in fact began Letter D on C# (Ab=Db=C#) in bar 72, and its first triplet in bar 75 uses D#-C#-Bb.  So when the soprano sings bars 78-80, 83-84, and 87-88, the C# and D# are tense and exotic additions to the score.  The flute and piccolo offer echoes, presages, and variations in their lines, as well as punctuating C# and D# (e.g. bars 83-84, 87-88).  The singer has an echo herself in bars 87-88, an echo of the opening (bars 6-7): listen to those three notes C#-Bb-A in "fools were willing to believe," with the voice rising a tritone from A to D#, complete with a melismata on the last syllable of "believe."  Perfection!

And then the vocal line becomes ever more chromatic, with slithery minor seconds emphasized, until a long melismata, again on the word "believe" (bar 105), leads to the dissonant climax on "mercy" (bar 110).  The dissonant background in Letters H and I properly lend unpleasant color to an unpleasant part of the story.  In Letter J, the unyielding character of the "maiden of the north" is symbolized by a chanting adherence to the note B, and then rising in tension to D# in bars 128-141.  And listen to how the vocal line keeps the maiden's stubbornness symbolized by tightly hovering around one note in bars 152-162, which will be heard again in bars 185-193.  The tonality is now in the area of G minor, and we hear this, complete with a tritone, in bars 164-167, and 169-172.

The flute's figurations in Letter P remind one of the earlier dialogue between the horn and the recorder in Letters E and F.  Of interest is how the figurations stop on the words "her spirit to uncurl," and how the word "uncurl" is placed on B (bars 213-214), the note symbolizing the girl's refusal to surrender.  The nervously happy triplets return, and, in a great mark of irony, the note B returns in a B major ending to the section in bars 236-238 on the words "and the world is right."

The world is not right, however, despite the desert master's hopes, and the Flutterzunge effect (Letters S and T) for his demise between the girl's legs is highly unsettling, even weird, as if the execution is being observed by birds from another planet.  Music from earlier returns in Letter U, compare bars 75 ff. with bars 262 ff., and the word "evil" is emphasized in a variation of earlier motifs (e.g. compare "with soul" bars 102-103).  I was particularly struck by the descending motif for the words "Purpose is born from freedom" in a quasi-G minor in bars 268-269, which contrasts with the ascending motif for "I knew the purpose of my life" in bars 14-16.  There is also in bars 268-269 a disturbing reference to bars 80-82 and the words "with modern tools for killing" (q.v.), for the new-found freedom from the slavers will not be used to escape far away, but to execute the slavers for their crimes.  And again, in a marvelous bit of aural symbolism, listen to the notes for the word "hands" in bar 275 ("the hands of the slavers") with the notes for "evil" in bar 265. 

These examples show what I meant by the music creating an "unconscious" for the text.

Bars 284-286 bring back our death-dealing friends C#-Bb-A (see bars 82-83) for the words "for vengeance" and "with the ax" and again in bars 290-291 for "girl did break the bands..."  And now, with the slaves freed, the horn calls in Letters Y and Z announce that vengeance is on the march, an ironic reminder of the slavers on the march in bars 111-113.





 





Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 09, 2023, 03:00:47 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on July 28, 2023, 07:14:18 AMThere's a chance it (the Op. 169n no. 12) may be done.

Just got a msg from Eric:
Hi Karl,

I started working on this yesterday, and I like it very much!

I'm curious what your original intention was regarding the performance situation for this. Unfortunately, since I work in a small church where the congregation isn't very musically sophisticated, I'm afraid it would terrify all the old ladies ("both male and female", as Charles Ives once said), because it's so dissonant. That is not a complaint! As I said, I think it's a great piece, and can't wait to have it learned! Did you intend it for service use? Recital use? Both? When I have it learned, I'll play it for the pastor for her take. She sometimes pleasantly surprises me! I've never played a full organ recital, but have thought about doing so for a long time now. Maybe this piece will be the critical spur!


Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 09, 2023, 07:39:58 PM
Peter Bloom (right) and fellow Aardvark Jazz Orchestra member Dan Zupan (left) read my two flute/alto saxophone duets: I Dreamt of Reconciliation and Harmony and Waiting on the Italian Paperwork (Throwing Vermicelli at the Wall) this morning. Almost more than either the music itself or hearing it in rehearsal, I enjoyed how much fun the two of them were having with the pieces. I'm not sure just when or where they may play them, but they certainly mean to.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 10, 2023, 06:55:40 PM
This is the start of a piece called August Haze for flute unaccompanied, which I've decided to compose for Delores August, vrouw van Mijnheer Robert Jan August. This will be Opus 181.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 12, 2023, 01:12:18 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on August 10, 2023, 06:55:40 PMThis is the start of a piece called August Haze for flute unaccompanied, which I've decided to compose for Delores August, vrouw van Mijnheer Robert Jan August. This will be Opus 181.
I've written it out to about three minutes now. I'm planning for it to be a seven-minute piece. I may possibly have other, transformative plans for it, but I'll finish this piece first. 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on August 13, 2023, 03:58:21 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on August 12, 2023, 01:12:18 PMI've written it out to about three minutes now. I'm planning for it to be a seven-minute piece. I may possibly have other, transformative plans for it, but I'll finish this piece first.
"...other transformative plans"....ooooh!  :)

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 13, 2023, 09:45:10 AM
About five minutes, now.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 13, 2023, 04:51:23 PM
I thought I was done for the day, but no, I reopened the toolbox this afternoon.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 13, 2023, 06:11:02 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on August 13, 2023, 09:45:10 AMAbout five minutes, now.
Long time ago, when I was a green composer, I would generally do some "pre-compositional work" at the outset. Overall, I did quite a bit to (we might put it) manage materials. I don't say that I've entirely given over 'material management.' but there came a time where I was pretty comfortable letting the material do pretty much as I perceived that it wished. I did quite a bit of work on the piece yesterday, and this morning's work brought the piece (as noted above) to the five-minute mark. As I downed tools, I wondered if it really was a piece of music, or if I was just slinging notes onto the staff. I left the house for a brief but pleasantly sociable outing in Somerville, and I lost all sense of that nagging question. I wasn't planning to do any more work, yet, once I was settled back home, I resumed work. I 've finished the piece, and I do think it is music.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on August 14, 2023, 04:33:01 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on August 13, 2023, 06:11:02 PMLong time ago, when I was a green composer, I would generally do some "pre-compositional work" at the outset. Overall, I did quite a bit to (we might put it) manage materials. I don't say that I've entirely given over 'material management.' but there came a time where I was pretty comfortable letting the material do pretty much as I perceived that it wished. I did quite a bit of work on the piece yesterday, and this morning's work brought the piece (as noted above) to the five-minute mark. As I downed tools, I wondered if it really was a piece of music, or if I was just slinging notes onto the staff. I left the house for a brief but pleasantly sociable outing in Somerville, and I lost all sense of that nagging question. I wasn't planning to do any more work, yet, once I was settled back home, I resumed work. I 've finished the piece, and I do think it is music.


Let me assure you: the piece has a definite and intriguing form!

First, August Haze is a great title: all kinds of interpretations!

The ear catches intervals of fourths and especially diminished fifths in the line as a motif of sorts, giving things a contemplative yet slightly disquieting air, from e.g. Bars 1 and 5 to Bar 82 and all the way to the end (Bars 100, 105-106).  That motif alone - and its assorted variations (e.g. Bars 75 - 76) - serve to unify everything, although other items e.g. the 5:4 sections help that purpose as well.

I have already told Karl that August Haze is an excellent soliloquy both playful and poignant!

Quote from: Karl Henning on August 12, 2023, 01:12:18 PMI may possibly have other, transformative plans for it, but I'll finish this piece first.


Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on August 13, 2023, 03:58:21 AM"...other transformative plans"....ooooh!  :)

PD

Before I saw that "transformative" comment, I had written to Karl that the piece offers the seeds of a concerto!  😇
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 14, 2023, 02:44:45 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on August 12, 2023, 01:12:18 PMI've written it out to about three minutes now. I'm planning for it to be a seven-minute piece. I may possibly have other, transformative plans for it, but I'll finish this piece first.
I actually formed two such plans, the first thought I had was to "build it out" into a piece for the Henning ensemble, adding a second flute and (with two prospective members in mind) saxophone and double bass. The second thought which crashed upon me was to use it as a kind of cantus firmus and build it out for a chamber orchestra. Kind of the first thought only bigger still. I've made a start.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 14, 2023, 05:27:24 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on August 14, 2023, 02:44:45 PMI actually formed two such plans, the first thought I had was to "build it out" into a piece for the Henning ensemble, adding a second flute and (with two prospective members in mind) saxophone and double bass. The second thought which crashed upon me was to use it as a kind of cantus firmus and build it out for a chamber orchestra. Kind of the first thought only bigger still. I've made a start.
I think I'll lose the timpani right off, there being a chance that an orchestra which does not have the resources may be interested.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on August 15, 2023, 09:20:45 AM
Quote from: Cato on August 14, 2023, 04:33:01 AMBefore I saw that "transformative" comment, I had written to Karl that the piece offers the seeds of a concerto!  😇
Sweet!  8)

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on August 15, 2023, 09:23:03 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on August 14, 2023, 05:27:24 PMI think I'll lose the timpani right off, there being a chance that an orchestra which does not have the resources may be interested.
Hmmm....maybe don't limit yourself?  Just a thought...I'm sure that you know better than I in terms of experience.  Or maybe two versions?  Just a thought.  :)

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 15, 2023, 10:53:42 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on August 15, 2023, 09:23:03 AMHmmm....maybe don't limit yourself?  Just a thought...I'm sure that you know better than I in terms of experience.  Or maybe two versions?  Just a thought.  :)

PD
Easier still, mark that part Ad libitum.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 15, 2023, 12:30:56 PM
Depending on how motivated I find myself, there is a chance I could wrap this up before my PT day off. I'm really just playing with fingerpaints in my scoring, and finding myself refreshingly pleased that it seems to work.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 16, 2023, 02:38:37 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on August 15, 2023, 12:30:56 PMDepending on how motivated I find myself, there is a chance I could wrap this up before my PT day off. I'm really just playing with fingerpaints in my scoring, and finding myself refreshingly pleased that it seems to work.
I am finding it personally an interesting and unusual endeavor. The piece is essentially glosses upon a monody, so part of me feels, "just stay out of the way of the original, and maybe you can't go wrong" (content with the Ur-text as I am.) Part of my experience, though is a kind of second-guessing, I'll stop working after a while and think, but is it garbage? Maybe the g-word is a shade harsh, but that's near the gist. But then, I listen to the extracted sound-file and I'm pleasantly surprised.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 16, 2023, 06:26:21 PM
Score needs tidying/finishing (for one thing, I have neglected the percussion, other than the timpani), but I think the piece is done.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 17, 2023, 02:46:47 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on August 16, 2023, 06:26:21 PMScore needs tidying/finishing (for one thing, I have neglected the percussion, other than the timpani), but I think the piece is done.
I've been listening to the sound file repeatedly (when not listening to Respighi, Weinberg, Lyatoshynsky or Janáček, that is) and I do think I like it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 19, 2023, 11:16:08 AM
I'm mulling the quartet reduction of For You, Fuchsia, id est, Fuchsia Minor: two flutes, alto saxophone and double-bass. In the hope that we will indeed be able to field a Henning Ensemble, I've secured a King's Chapel date with HeinrichMark (my publisher) has been working on laying out the Opus 169 organ pieces both to show Jens and for publication.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 20, 2023, 09:55:30 AM
One ancillary benefit of uploading MIDI demos of as-yet-unperformed scores is that at times YouTube reminds me that they exist:

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 21, 2023, 09:43:28 AM
I've been chipping away at the quartet, Fuchsia Minor. I am getting close to finishing it, but may not be able to put in the work until Thursday.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 21, 2023, 02:53:41 PM
Well, actually I found myself motivated, and so ....
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 22, 2023, 06:44:40 AM
Tomorrow and/or Thursday, I'll proof/tweak the parts for Fuchsia Minor and share with the Ensemble. Not sure what the Opus 181 will be ....
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 22, 2023, 03:05:53 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on August 21, 2023, 02:53:41 PMWell, actually I found myself motivated, and so ....
As I have noted, the bass licks were the last piece to fit into the puzzle, and essentially reflected a wish both artistic and collegial to do the right thing by Dave Zox, our prospective bassist. That said, the bass line is one of my favorite things in this wilful quirky quest to expand the reach of August Haze.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 22, 2023, 07:12:02 PM
Still no plans as yet for the Op. 182. But as Fuchsia Minor approaches completion (with a bow on) I have the 16 April 2024 King's Chapel concert in view. The double-bassist has not actually committed yet, so I may be getting out over my skis here, but ... what do I see on Facebook today but a pic I took as I was composing in the Park at post Office Square on my lunch hour six years ago, and a piece I had nearly completely forgotten: Nun of the Above, Op. 144 for clarinet, guitar and double-bass. Although there is a fine guitarist I know with whom I might collaborate (when I am again in condition to play) this quickly lay down to rest on the shelf. I see (also forgotten) that I prepared a flute/pf version, Op.144d (I have not yet done the deep dive to suss out Opp. 144a-c) which I've now sent to Dolores August, in case she may find it of interest. I easily see an Op. 144e for two flutes, alto sax and double-bass. Once the parts for  Fuchsia Minor are done and the piece sent out to my ensemble, I'll address myself to this adaptation of the Nun.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 23, 2023, 04:07:43 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on August 22, 2023, 07:12:02 PM(I have not yet done the deep dive to suss out Opp. 144a-c)
Okay, here's the tale of Nun of the Above (yet another chapter in the story of Karl writing a piece speculatively—yet with an eye to practical performance—and creating multiple versions, none of which seem to get performed, either):

Op. 144 cl/gtr/db written for myself, supposing I might enlist a guitarist and bassist.
Op. 144a fl/gtr/db adapted for Peter Bloom & Mark Leighton.
Op. 144b cl/pf
Op. 144c 2 cl/db as far as I can tell at this remove, prepared with the intent of creating a kind of electronic mix. This may be my "base" for the Op. 144e
Op. 144b fl/pf
Op. 144e (projected) 2 fl/ a sx/ db

I'm really enjoying revisiting the piece: it's a fun piece to play, if I could get anyone to play it.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 23, 2023, 08:40:39 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on August 22, 2023, 03:05:53 PMAs I have noted, the bass licks were the last piece to fit into the puzzle, and essentially reflected a wish both artistic and collegial to do the right thing by Dave Zox, our prospective bassist. That said, the bass line is one of my favorite things in this wilful quirky quest to expand the reach of August Haze.
And, the MIDI demo:

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 23, 2023, 08:36:08 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on August 23, 2023, 04:07:43 AMOkay, here's the tale of Nun of the Above (yet another chapter in the story of Karl writing a piece speculatively—yet with an eye to practical performance—and creating multiple versions, none of which seem to get performed, either):

Op. 144 cl/gtr/db written for myself, supposing I might enlist a guitarist and bassist.
Op. 144a fl/gtr/db adapted for Peter Bloom & Mark Leighton.
Op. 144b cl/pf
Op. 144c 2 cl/db as far as I can tell at this remove, prepared with the intent of creating a kind of electronic mix. This may be my "base" for the Op. 144e
Op. 144d fl/pf
Op. 144e (projected) 2 fl/ a sx/ db

I'm really enjoying revisiting the piece: it's a fun piece to play, if I could get anyone to play it.
Got good work on on the Nun adaptation today. Another couple of days of chipping away at it, and I'll be ready to send to the band.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 24, 2023, 10:55:09 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on August 23, 2023, 08:36:08 PMGot good work on on the Nun adaptation today. Another couple of days of chipping away at it, and I'll be ready to send to the band.
The score of the new Nun is done. Now to proof the parts.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 24, 2023, 02:18:10 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on August 24, 2023, 10:55:09 AMThe score of the new Nun is done. Now to proof the parts.
And the MIDI demo:

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 24, 2023, 04:40:31 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on August 21, 2023, 02:53:41 PMWell, actually I found myself motivated, and so ....

I don't think I'll worry about prepping parts until prospects of a reading emerge.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 24, 2023, 05:44:02 PM
This may be a feeling unique in my experience so far: a kind of "victory lap" at having completed so much this year, and having no "unfinished business" in the sense of works-in-progress. It's undeniably a good feeling. Opus 181? Not sure yet. You know, I may have misspoken. I do recall an unfinished project which I would like to complete: a jazzy brass quintet adaptation of Bach's Wachet auf Chorale Prelude. It's a worthwhile notion and should be "marketable."
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 25, 2023, 11:20:34 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on August 01, 2023, 02:45:42 PMYesterday I had a go at throwing some notes at the staff of the projected tone-poem score. Maybe they're good notes, generally, but they aren't the right notes for this piece. I feel that I was making an attempt to do some composing for the day. Not a genuinely empty exercise, but I realize that for this piece I want to step away from the paper and do me some thinking first.
Bigger, weirder story soon.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 25, 2023, 04:32:59 PM
Today was the wildest experience I've had in a while:
A. In the late 80's I lived in Rochester, often shuttling to Buffalo.
B. 31 July (last month), I create a Sibelius file using the stock Sibelius Chamber Orchestra template for an Opus 179, with the idea of writing a piece dedicated to my mother.
C. About the second week of August, a little down over the non-performance of two (soon to be three) symphonies, I entertain the idea of not writing for orchestra for a while.
D. As I complete August Haze, I feel that the chamber orchestra piece will spring from the solo flute piece.
E. Work proceeds smoothly with For You, Fuchsia and Fuchsia Minor.
F. Pleased with the latter, and still hopeful that bassist Dave Zox will participate, I arrange Nun of the Above for what we hope is the new lineup.
G. Buoyed by the steady productivity of this summer, and by  Mark Gresham getting to serious work publishing the Opus 169 organ pieces, I do what I have not done in a few years, I begin reaching out again to musicians in the area, especially conductors.
H. Today—again, something I haven't done in a while—I checked opportunities at the American Composers Forum website.
I. What should I find but a call for scores from the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra:

"The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra invites composers with a connection to Rochester, NY** to submit a score for performance consideration. Up to four composers will be selected to have their work performed on the orchestra's Sunday Matinee Series in the 2023/2024 Centennial Season."
J. I note the following items:
1. For You, Fuchsia fits the scoring requirements precisely.
2. Its duration suits.
3. I found this call today, and the application deadline is 25 August.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on August 25, 2023, 05:35:06 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on August 25, 2023, 04:32:59 PMToday was the wildest experience I've had in a while:

J.   I note the following items:

1. For You, Fuchsia fits the scoring requirements precisely.
2. Its duration suits.
3. I found this call today, and the application deadline is 25 August.


All we need now is Letter K: The Rochester Philharmonic accepts your work, then slaps and kicks itself for not programming one of your works years ago!  😇
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 26, 2023, 08:07:52 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on August 25, 2023, 04:32:59 PMToday was the wildest experience I've had in a while:
A. In the late 80's I lived in Rochester, often shuttling to Buffalo.
B. 31 July (last month), I create a Sibelius file using the stock Sibelius Chamber Orchestra template for an Opus 179, with the idea of writing a piece dedicated to my mother.
C. About the second week of August, a little down over the non-performance of two (soon to be three) symphonies, I entertain the idea of not writing for orchestra for a while.
D. As I complete August Haze, I feel that the chamber orchestra piece will spring from the solo flute piece.
E. Work proceeds smoothly with For You, Fuchsia and Fuchsia Minor.
F. Pleased with the latter, and still hopeful that bassist Dave Zox will participate, I arrange Nun of the Above for what we hope is the new lineup.
G. Buoyed by the steady productivity of this summer, and by  Mark Gresham getting to serious work publishing the Opus 169 organ pieces, I do what I have not done in a few years, I begin reaching out again to musicians in the area, especially conductors.
H. Today—again, something I haven't done in a while—I checked opportunities at the American Composers Forum website.
I. What should I find but a call for scores from the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra:

"The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra invites composers with a connection to Rochester, NY** to submit a score for performance consideration. Up to four composers will be selected to have their work performed on the orchestra's Sunday Matinee Series in the 2023/2024 Centennial Season."
J. I note the following items:
1. For You, Fuchsia fits the scoring requirements precisely.
2. Its duration suits.
3. I found this call today, and the application deadline is 25 August.
I've got the email confirming receipt of my application.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 26, 2023, 08:36:56 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on August 25, 2023, 04:32:59 PMI begin reaching out again to musicians in the area, especially conductors.
As might be expected, a mixed bag. After the Memorial Service for Geo. Epple, I sent some music to both the organist and M.D. of First Parish Church in Bedford. I hadn't heard back from them, so I followed up yesterday. Unfortunately, the organist replied, Thank you for sending the pieces.  I read through them quickly and sadly, am not going to be able to use them. I'm following up with I could benefit from your enlarging on why the pieces are unusable, if you might be so kind. Thank you!

The M.D. returned with FP now has a new minister and so, as opposed to other years, I'm still waiting to see how the minister wants to structure the year.  Once I know that, I'll be able to better explore what music I'll be doing based on what he wants to do.  I hope that makes sense.

I got a very warm reply from the Choir Director at Gordon College, welcoming me to send samples. I shall report as I may.

Separately, back to the ACF opportunities. I saw a call to which I applied some years ago (August of '22, as I check my email.) I may try again. What the hell.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 26, 2023, 12:48:04 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on August 26, 2023, 08:36:56 AMSeparately, back to the ACF opportunities. I saw a call to which I applied some years ago (August of '22, as I check my email.) I may try again. What the hell.
I do not now recall what scores I sent, then, which the judges (I think they may be the same three people this time around) passed on, though I suspect that I sent a movement of the First Symphony. No matter. I'll send the strings version of Misapprehension and a Scene from White Nights. Whatever else, I think well of the music.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 26, 2023, 12:59:01 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on August 26, 2023, 12:48:04 PMI do not now recall what scores I sent, then, which the judges (I think they may be the same three people this time around) passed on, though I suspect that I sent a movement of the First Symphony. No matter. I'll send the strings version of Misapprehension and a Scene from White Nights. Whatever else, I think well of the music.
Submitted! Notification to come at the end of December.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on August 27, 2023, 11:21:45 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on August 26, 2023, 12:59:01 PMSubmitted! Notification to come at the end of December.
What's the judging about at ACF?

What were the stipulations regarding what they wanted?

And how did you end up in Rochester?

And good luck!  I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you!

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 27, 2023, 12:14:40 PM
On one hand, I have not forgotten that sending a score in is one thing, and the chips falling your way (and they are wayward chips) is quite another. On t'other, if I've already got a score ready and there's no cash outlay, why not? So I went back to consider the ACF opportunities. One thing that caught my eye was a call for choral pieces, however, they specify Seeks 15-30 minute choral pieces which have never been performed professionally and never received more than one performance, from any composers, and I have nothing ready to hand that fits. However, I thought almost immediately of the Exaudi me by our @Cato

There was another choral music call for which I have entrants at the ready. Done.

A call for band pieces also caught my eye: Composition must be at least 3 minutes in length, not to exceed 6 minutes. Ear Buds is too long, and the Saltmarsh Stomp is a quarter of a minute shy. However, thinks I, I could add a repeat for a brief passage in the middle, and that should nudge the piece into qualifying, so that was my work today.

Notwithstanding today's being Sunday, I got a reply from one of my "cold" reach-outs, a band director at U Mass Amherst, who told me she is already familiar with Out in the Sun, which was very pleasant, indeed.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 27, 2023, 12:23:27 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on August 27, 2023, 11:21:45 AMWhat's the judging about at ACF?
ACF is just the messenger, we might say, the judging varies according to the particular call. In the case of the Rochester Philharmonic, I forget just who was named in the call, and since the deadline was Friday, that call was pulled from the ACF site. My girlfriend at the time went to the University of Rochester to study AI (the department was ahead-ish of its time. I was trying a second time to apply to the Eastman School, and wound up enrolling at SUNY Buffalo. 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on August 27, 2023, 04:25:39 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on August 27, 2023, 12:14:40 PMOne thing that caught my eye was a call for choral pieces, however, they specify Seeks 15-30 minute choral pieces which have never been performed professionally and never received more than one performance, from any composers, and I have nothing ready to hand that fits. However, I thought almost immediately of the Exaudi me by our @Cato



Many thanks for the tip!  A few years ago I tried hawking the piece to a few European choirs, but was turned down.

I think the work is an acquired taste: a German friend, a very nice lady, said she found the work so spiritually disturbing ("So geistlich stoerend ist deine Kantate...") that she could not finish listening to the MIDI realization.

I understand her reaction: I also find it spiritually disturbing!

Nevertheless, yes, I will submit the work! 😇  Many thanks to Karl, who spent time creating a two-piano reduction of the work for rehearsal purposes and who has written that the cantata is a wonderful addition to the choral canon.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 28, 2023, 06:35:45 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on August 27, 2023, 12:14:40 PMNotwithstanding today's being Sunday, I got a reply from one of my "cold" reach-outs, a band director at U Mass Amherst, who told me she is already familiar with Out in the Sun, which was very pleasant, indeed.
With the school year just starting, she'll perforce be too busy to look at them for a while, but it's a good feeling just knowing that another musician is looking at the Opp. 107 & 135.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 29, 2023, 09:54:18 AM
The Henning Ensemble Rises (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2023/08/the-henning-ensemble-rises.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on August 29, 2023, 11:04:17 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on August 29, 2023, 09:54:18 AMThe Henning Ensemble Rises (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2023/08/the-henning-ensemble-rises.html)
Yippee!  I'm so happy for you!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on August 29, 2023, 11:39:58 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on August 29, 2023, 09:54:18 AMThe Henning Ensemble Rises (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2023/08/the-henning-ensemble-rises.html)


Great to read this!

Maybe the new members have contacts who will spread the news about the concert?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: relm1 on August 29, 2023, 05:06:30 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on August 29, 2023, 09:54:18 AMThe Henning Ensemble Rises (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2023/08/the-henning-ensemble-rises.html)

Great news! Congrats!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 29, 2023, 06:55:41 PM
I've found another call for which the string Misapprehension is suited. There won't be a conflict, as for the call I mentioned earlier, the pieces are examples of my work, it isn't that they would perform  Misapprehension.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 30, 2023, 07:54:20 AM
And this morning I submitted both The Nerves and In the Artist's Studio (there's a wide world in there) for a 2024 Festival in the Buckeye State.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on August 30, 2023, 08:23:29 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on August 30, 2023, 07:54:20 AMAnd this morning I submitted both The Nerves and In the Artist's Studio (there's a wide world in there) for a 2024 Festival in the Buckeye State.
You go Karl!  :)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 30, 2023, 01:07:52 PM
Thinking ahead for the Henning Ensemble, I've started to adapt both Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels and Down Along the Canal to Minerva Road for C flute, alto flute, tenor saxophone and double-bass.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on August 30, 2023, 02:31:04 PM
My quirky bagatelle for flute unaccompanied, Airy Distillates, will be on the program.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 03, 2023, 05:23:15 PM
Just found a call for which Counting Sheep (or the dreamy abacus of Don Quijote) suits. Will this be the long-awaited occasion for an actual performance of the Opus 58? I guess we find out 15 December.

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 04, 2023, 07:41:30 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on September 03, 2023, 05:23:15 PMJust found a call for which Counting Sheep (or the dreamy abacus of Don Quijote) suits. Will this be the long-awaited occasion for an actual performance of the Opus 58? I guess we find out 15 December.


It has been enormously gratifying to revisit this piece. It was one of the first pieces I wrote after 9/11, and I zigged caprice when so many others were zagging elegy.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 04, 2023, 06:09:02 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on August 30, 2023, 01:07:52 PMThinking ahead for the Henning Ensemble, I've started to adapt both Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels and Down Along the Canal to Minerva Road for C flute, alto flute, tenor saxophone and double-bass.
I've learnt that Dan plays bass clarinet, and this is better still than tenor saxophone.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 07, 2023, 11:19:54 AM
My publisher tells me we've sold Out in the Sun to a wind ensemble director in Wisconsin.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 10, 2023, 08:30:34 AM
There's a call for pieces for voice and solo strings which had me puzzling. I kind of want to send something in, but nothing readily available seemed to answer. It has now occurred to me to adapt one of the Op. 119 voice-&-solo wind Schulte Songs by swapping a viola for the alto flute. Will do that this afternoon.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 10, 2023, 08:35:00 AM
This morning I was pleasantly occupied with compiling this brief list of works.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 10, 2023, 04:26:11 PM
Thinking Ahead (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2023/09/thinking-ahead.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 11, 2023, 12:51:47 PM
Well, so an old friend now has an administrative position with a regional orchestra. Last time I saw him in Boston, I asked about getting the Third Symphony in front of the orchestra's M.D.'s eyes. It was my friend's feedback that the score needed some typographical improvement. I hied me unto FedEx Kinko's to arrange printing and binding of the score. I didn't feel that a rush fee was justified, so I go to pick the goods up tomorrow at noon, and then it will be off to the Post Office.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: ritter on September 11, 2023, 01:14:11 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on September 11, 2023, 12:51:47 PMWell, so an old friend now has an administrative position with a regional orchestra. Last time I saw him in Boston, I asked about getting the Third Symphony in front of the orchestra's M.D.'s eyes. It was my friend's feedback that the score needed some typographical improvement. I hied me unto FedEx Kinko's to arrange printing and binding of the score. I didn't feel that a rush fee was justified, so I go to pick the goods up tomorrow at noon, and then it will be off to the Post Office.
In bocca al lupo, Karl! And good evening to you...
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 11, 2023, 01:22:43 PM
Quote from: ritter on September 11, 2023, 01:14:11 PMIn bocca al lupo, Karl! And good evening to you...
Good evening, Rafael!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on September 11, 2023, 06:00:01 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on September 11, 2023, 12:51:47 PMWell, so an old friend now has an administrative position with a regional orchestra. Last time I saw him in Boston, I asked about getting the Third Symphony in front of the orchestra's M.D.'s eyes. It was my friend's feedback that the score needed some typographical improvement. I hied me unto FedEx Kinko's to arrange printing and binding of the score. I didn't feel that a rush fee was justified, so I go to pick the goods up tomorrow at noon, and then it will be off to the Post Office.
Good luck!

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 11, 2023, 06:18:01 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on September 11, 2023, 06:00:01 PMGood luck!

PD
Thanks! No knowing, of course, but ....
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 12, 2023, 02:34:44 PM
I had two hard copies made, sent one, held onto this one.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 13, 2023, 01:38:38 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on September 10, 2023, 08:30:34 AMThere's a call for pieces for voice and solo strings which had me puzzling. I kind of want to send something in, but nothing readily available seemed to answer. It has now occurred to me to adapt one of the Op. 119 voice-&-solo wind Schulte Songs by swapping a viola for the alto flute. Will do that this afternoon.


That should work quite well!

Under the spell of Bernard Herrmann's score for On Dangerous Ground, I wonder whether a Viola d'Amore would qualify?   :o  :o    ;D

On a similar bit of news:

Karl suggested to me some days ago that I should send in my cantata Exaudi me to a group looking for new works (Cantori New York).

After some hesitation ( I do not spend $10.00 on a gamble gladly  😇 ), I sent in the work, whose opening bars - if they do not appall the judges - might intrigue them to continue perusing or listening to the MIDI version of the score.

Various American and European choirs have either not responded at all to inquiries or politely regretted that the score was too difficult.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 14, 2023, 11:35:35 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on September 12, 2023, 02:34:44 PMI had two hard copies made, sent one, held onto this one.
It left Syracuse at 8:17AM
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on September 14, 2023, 12:26:48 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on September 14, 2023, 11:35:35 AMIt left Syracuse at 8:17AM
Yay!  Well done Karl.  Will be keeping my fingers crossed for you.

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 14, 2023, 01:10:55 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on September 14, 2023, 12:26:48 PMYay!  Well done Karl.  Will be keeping my fingers crossed for you.

PD
Many thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 14, 2023, 03:34:01 PM
Look at what I found on The Internet Archive:

p. 1 of Karl Henning's Home from GMG 1.0 in 2004!


https://web.archive.org/web/20041215184325/http://www.good-music-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=764.0 (https://web.archive.org/web/20041215184325/http://www.good-music-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=764.0)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 14, 2023, 05:23:30 PM
Quote from: Cato on September 14, 2023, 03:34:01 PMLook at what I found on The Internet Archive:

p. 1 of Karl Henning's Home from GMG 1.0 in 2004!


https://web.archive.org/web/20041215184325/http://www.good-music-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=764.0 (https://web.archive.org/web/20041215184325/http://www.good-music-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=764.0)

Quote... my musical watermark, so to speak – that indefinable 'what-was-he-thinking?' factor which says, 'Karl Henning must have written this'.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 15, 2023, 06:20:46 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on September 14, 2023, 11:35:35 AMIt left Syracuse at 8:17AM
Originally, it was supposed to be delivered yesterday. At press time, delivery is now supposedly to be between 11:30 and 12:30. We shall see ....
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 15, 2023, 07:51:31 AM
An old friend from the Buffalo era, who for some years now has been in the chorus of the Ulm opera theatre, reports having listened to the Opus 175:

Just listened to the symphony. Awesome. I will be hearing this many times. I love the surprise ending . But the whole is very captivating.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 15, 2023, 10:08:19 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on September 15, 2023, 06:20:46 AMOriginally, it was supposed to be delivered yesterday. At press time, delivery is now supposedly to be between 11:30 and 12:30. We shall see ....
Delivery time now updated to 19:10. We shall see, again ... In any event, the office won't be open again until Monday, so there it will sit. A good thing I hadn't required genuine urgency.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 15, 2023, 10:43:57 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on September 15, 2023, 07:51:31 AMAn old friend from the Buffalo era, who for some years now has been in the chorus of the Ulm opera theatre, reports having listened to the Opus 175:

Just listened to the symphony. Awesome. I will be hearing this many times. I love the surprise ending. But the whole is very captivating.

And today, in "I didn't see that coming" ... I just spoke with our General Musik Director about your symphony nr 3. What can You send me?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on September 15, 2023, 10:50:15 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on September 15, 2023, 10:43:57 AMAnd today, in "I didn't see that coming" ... I just spoke with our General Musik Director about your symphony nr 3. What can You send me?
Yipee!  ;D

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 15, 2023, 11:38:29 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on September 15, 2023, 10:43:57 AMAnd today, in "I didn't see that coming" ... I just spoke with our General Musik Director about your symphony nr 3. What can You send me?


Prayers to Saint Cecilia for success!  😇
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 15, 2023, 12:30:21 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on September 15, 2023, 10:08:19 AMDelivery time now updated to 19:10. We shall see, again ... In any event, the office won't be open again until Monday, so there it will sit. A good thing I hadn't required genuine urgency.
Delivered at 13:13. Really!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 17, 2023, 03:12:08 PM
Good evening!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on September 18, 2023, 08:28:53 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on September 17, 2023, 03:12:08 PMGood evening!
Cool photos!

Any new news re performances?  Or probably too soon.

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 18, 2023, 11:01:53 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on September 18, 2023, 08:28:53 AMCool photos!

Any new news re performances?  Or probably too soon.

PD
Too soon, although flutist Peter Bloom is playing my quirky bagatelle, Airy Distillates, this Saturday evening.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 19, 2023, 03:31:21 PM
Must be that time of year: I've just drawn up the first Christmas music arrangement of the year. The third tune for A Virgin Most Pure, for flute and piano. Oh, I must give that a separate Opus no. for publication via Lux Nova.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 19, 2023, 03:43:09 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on September 19, 2023, 03:31:21 PMMust be that time of year: I've just drawn up the first Christmas music arrangement of the year. The third tune for A Virgin Most Pure, for flute and piano. Oh, I must give that a separate Opus no. for publication via Lux Nova.
Op. 182 it is.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 20, 2023, 08:54:19 AM
The September Fluteworks (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2023/09/the-september-fluteworks.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 20, 2023, 01:06:41 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on April 22, 2023, 09:02:29 AMThis is the piece I've now written for David's current  call, "Fifteen Minutes of Meditation and Contemplation," for a Japanese instrument, the taishagoto (or Nagoya harp) The Welcome Silence Which Means He Will Soon Be Gone
This will be (I learn today, a little to my surprise) a livestream: September 30th at 2:30 PM EDT (UTC-4)

QuoteWe will be streaming the show live using streamyard as well as using the
studio cameras to record the show.  Our goal is to create a live dynamic
environment as well as have a recording your work.

We will have the opportunity for you to participate with us live online
using streamyard.  We have limited space; however, we would like to
include as many people as possible.

I have created a webpage for the project.
http://www.voxnovus.com/15_Minutes_of_Fame/featuring/David_Bohn/taishogoto/
http://www.voxnovus.com/15_Minutes_of_Fame/featuring/David_Bohn/taishogoto/ (http://www.voxnovus.com/15_Minutes_of_Fame/featuring/David_Bohn/taishogoto/)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 20, 2023, 01:37:32 PM
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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on September 21, 2023, 06:26:03 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on September 20, 2023, 01:06:41 PMThis will be (I learn today, a little to my surprise) a livestream: September 30th at 2:30 PM EDT (UTC-4)
http://www.voxnovus.com/15_Minutes_of_Fame/featuring/David_Bohn/taishogoto/ (http://www.voxnovus.com/15_Minutes_of_Fame/featuring/David_Bohn/taishogoto/)
When I clicked on it, I received the warning "Secure site not available" and looked again and it says "http"--no "s".   :(

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 21, 2023, 06:47:51 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on September 21, 2023, 06:26:03 AMWhen I clicked on it, I received the warning "Secure site not available" and looked again and it says "http"--no "s".  :(

PD
Ugh! They may be working on it. When I checked the site, I had not yet been added as one of the participating composers. I'll keep an eye on it, PD.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 21, 2023, 08:33:42 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on September 20, 2023, 01:06:41 PMThis will be (I learn today, a little to my surprise) a livestream: September 30th at 2:30 PM EDT (UTC-4)
http://www.voxnovus.com/15_Minutes_of_Fame/featuring/David_Bohn/taishogoto/ (http://www.voxnovus.com/15_Minutes_of_Fame/featuring/David_Bohn/taishogoto/)


Quote from: Karl Henning on September 21, 2023, 06:47:51 AMUgh! They may be working on it. When I checked the site, I had not yet been added as one of the participating composers. I'll keep an eye on it, PD.


It just worked (almost) fine for me: a warning did pop up, but I ignored it.

Karl is mentioned along with his composition, but there is no picture of him.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 21, 2023, 09:02:34 AM
Quote from: Cato on September 21, 2023, 08:33:42 AMIt just worked (almost) fine for me: a warning did pop up, but I ignored it.

Karl is mentioned along with his composition, but there is no picture of him.
The page doth appear a work-in-progress to be.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 22, 2023, 05:08:47 PM
Periodically my publisher mentions "Flute World." I have thought of it as an event, but maybe it's a retailer. Anyway, on my sending him the three latest flute/piano items, he writes:

QuoteWhat collectively do you have (or can write) in terms of SHORT pieces for flute and organ (perhaps manuals only, or piano, e.g. generic keyboard) that can be used in church, but are NOT based on hymn tunes? (1.5 to 3 minutes each?)
Possibly a few piece that could be combined with those of several other composers in a collection?

This is something Flute World has constantly advised that they need.

I've told him that I'm game to write a few. (I'm thinking a set of eight.) Presumably if a retailer keeps asking for such a thing, there are sales to be logged.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on September 23, 2023, 03:30:14 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on September 22, 2023, 05:08:47 PMPeriodically my publisher mentions "Flute World." I have thought of it as an event, but maybe it's a retailer. Anyway, on my sending him the three latest flute/piano items, he writes:

I've told him that I'm game to write a few. (I'm thinking a set of eight.) Presumably if a retailer keeps asking for such a thing, there are sales to be logged.

Looks like it's a store which sometimes also has events at it:  https://www.fluteworld.com/events/  There appear to be three of them--stores that is (see the home page).

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on September 23, 2023, 08:16:22 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on September 23, 2023, 03:30:14 AMLooks like it's a store which sometimes also has events at it:  https://www.fluteworld.com/events/  There appear to be three of them--stores that is (see the home page).

PD
Sending creative vibes your way; catch them if you can!   ;)

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 23, 2023, 01:28:12 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on September 15, 2023, 10:43:57 AMAnd today, in "I didn't see that coming" ... I just spoke with our General Musik Director about your symphony nr 3. What can You send me?

And our Man in Ulm writes:

Nur daß du weißt, dein Paket ist abgegeben. Wir beten für das beste.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on September 23, 2023, 05:32:24 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on September 23, 2023, 01:28:12 PMAnd our Man in Ulm writes:

Nur daß du weißt, dein Paket ist abgegeben. Wir beten für das beste.

Sorry, but it's been some time since I've studied German, but (including some aid from Google Translate) that sounds like hopeful news?

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 23, 2023, 06:35:09 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on September 23, 2023, 05:32:24 PMSorry, but it's been some time since I've studied German, but (including some aid from Google Translate) that sounds like hopeful news?

PD
He's passed my score &. to the M.D. and hopes for the best!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 23, 2023, 06:36:59 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on September 18, 2023, 11:01:53 AMToo soon, although flutist Peter Bloom is playing my quirky bagatelle, Airy Distillates, this Saturday evening.

There will be a more professional video. This was just a capture on my cell phone.

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on September 24, 2023, 03:12:38 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on September 23, 2023, 01:28:12 PMAnd our Man in Ulm writes:

Nur daß du weißt, dein Paket ist abgegeben. Wir beten für das beste.


Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on September 23, 2023, 05:32:24 PMSorry, but it's been some time since I've studied German, but (including some aid from Google Translate) that sounds like hopeful news?

PD

"Just so you know, your package has been delivered.  We are praying for the best."
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 27, 2023, 07:54:30 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on September 15, 2023, 12:30:21 PMDelivered at 13:13. Really!
Normally, my friend would acknowledge receipt. This morning he forwarded me a call from a different organization. I texted him just to ask if he rec'd the parcel. He replied that he's working on an email.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 27, 2023, 08:41:33 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on September 27, 2023, 07:54:30 AMNormally, my friend would acknowledge receipt. This morning he forwarded me a call from a different organization. I texted him just to ask if he rec'd the parcel. He replied that he's working on an email.
The detailed reply is illuming. I was desirous of the conductor's feedback (which is yet to come.) He has, I think, more than one assignment, so I wasn't necessarily proposing the Op. 175 for this group, though that would of course be wonderful. The gist of the present email is eminently practical: a 25-minute piece by an unknown composer is "a big ask" and so substantial a piece for which the winds all sit out is a further consideration. I kind of feel that I am being asked for a manageable extract from the ballet. Not that my friend is literally so asking, but let me think on those lines. 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 30, 2023, 09:45:14 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on September 20, 2023, 01:06:41 PMThis will be (I learn today, a little to my surprise) a livestream: September 30th at 2:30 PM EDT (UTC-4)
http://www.voxnovus.com/15_Minutes_of_Fame/featuring/David_Bohn/taishogoto/ (http://www.voxnovus.com/15_Minutes_of_Fame/featuring/David_Bohn/taishogoto/)
Looks to be a Facebook Live event (https://www.facebook.com/events/3280228288789235?acontext=%7B%5C"source%5C"%3A%5C"29%5C"%2C%5C"ref_notif_type%5C"%3A%5C"plan_reminder%5C"%2C%5C"action_history%5C"%3A%5C"null%5C"%7D&notif_id=1696094989511658&notif_t=plan_reminder&ref=notif), 2:30 Boston time.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 30, 2023, 10:31:47 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on September 30, 2023, 09:45:14 AMLooks to be a Facebook Live event (https://www.facebook.com/events/3280228288789235?acontext=%7B%5C"source%5C"%3A%5C"29%5C"%2C%5C"ref_notif_type%5C"%3A%5C"plan_reminder%5C"%2C%5C"action_history%5C"%3A%5C"null%5C"%7D&notif_id=1696094989511658&notif_t=plan_reminder&ref=notif), 2:30 Boston time.
Live now.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 30, 2023, 11:04:06 AM
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on September 30, 2023, 01:24:40 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on September 30, 2023, 11:04:06 AM

In the chat after the performance, one of the composers asked about future calls. Robt Voisey mentioned a call for scores for saxophone quartet whose deadline is today. As a result, I spent the afternoon drawing up Thinking of Rahsaan for submission.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 01, 2023, 01:49:53 PM
There's a magical haze which this doesn't quite capture.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on October 01, 2023, 02:25:13 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on September 30, 2023, 01:24:40 PMIn the chat after the performance, one of the composers asked about future calls. Robt Voisey mentioned a call for scores for saxophone quartet whose deadline is today. As a result, I spent the afternoon drawing up Thinking of Rahsaan for submission.
That's some fast thinking and composing!

Sorry that I missed the live event.  I was out and about doing errands.  Were there many folks watching (and was it strictly virtual or a concert?)?

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 01, 2023, 03:49:12 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on October 01, 2023, 02:25:13 PMThat's some fast thinking and composing!

Sorry that I missed the live event.  I was out and about doing errands.  Were there many folks watching (and was it strictly virtual or a concert?)?

PD
Largely virtual, it looks like David was Zoomed in, as well as some of the composers. I didn't take it at all personally that I was not asked to join the Zoom. if you like, the whole event is available on YouTube:

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 01, 2023, 03:51:22 PM
Thought about this the other night, gazing up the Greenway after dinner with a friend at Rowe's Wharf, Irina and Maria painting in response to the performance: 

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 02, 2023, 12:02:57 PM
I think the adaptations of both Down Along the Canal to Minerva Road and Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels for C Flute, Alto Flute, Bass Clarinet and Double-Bass may be done.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 02, 2023, 06:20:04 PM
In January 2020 I composed a lullaby for the newborn child of my friends Stéphanie and Jonathan, Pour la petite Joséphine, for flute and harp. I have a guitarist friend in the area, Aaron Larget-Caplan, who maintains an open concern, The New Lullaby Project. I pretty much immediately reached out to Aaron for his opinion on whether it would adapt as easily as I hoped for guitar. He thought it might but did not have time then to dig in, though he made me welcome to send anything, as I suggested I might have a go at it. I finally did, a week-ish ago and sent the result, noting that I shouldn't be surprised if further adjustment were needed. This evening I got a very nice note. He's actually of to New York tomorrow, but told me to ping him next week.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 02, 2023, 06:23:22 PM
To remind myself of a 15 Nov deadline:  Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame featuring Monica Chew with Clavichord (musicavatar.org) (http://www.musicavatar.org/categories/Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame-featuring-Monica-Chew-with-Clavichord/index.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 03, 2023, 05:48:20 PM
As a rule, I don't like to submit a score to calls with an entry fee, but I made an exception today, as the orchestral version of Ear Buds fit the call so nicely. The decision(s) of the judges will be out 3 March 2024.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on October 04, 2023, 06:33:40 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on October 03, 2023, 05:48:20 PMAs a rule, I don't like to submit a score to calls with an entry fee, but I made an exception today, as the orchestral version of Ear Buds fit the call so nicely. The decision(s) of the judges will be out 3 March 2024.
Interesting.  What do the entry fees go towards?

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 04, 2023, 06:40:58 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on September 27, 2023, 08:41:33 AMThe detailed reply is illuming. I was desirous of the conductor's feedback (which is yet to come.) He has, I think, more than one assignment, so I wasn't necessarily proposing the Op. 175 for this group, though that would of course be wonderful. The gist of the present email is eminently practical: a 25-minute piece by an unknown composer is "a big ask" and so substantial a piece for which the winds all sit out is a further consideration. I kind of feel that I am being asked for a manageable extract from the ballet. Not that my friend is literally so asking, but let me think on those lines.

Quote from: Karl Henning on October 03, 2023, 05:48:20 PMAs a rule, I don't like to submit a score to calls with an entry fee, but I made an exception today, as the orchestral version of Ear Buds fit the call so nicely. The decision(s) of the judges will be out 3 March 2024.
Well, my atypical gambit of "buying a lottery ticket" in submitting Ear Buds to a call with a $35 entry fee set me to thinking that this is a good piece to offer to my friend's orchestra (so to speak), and also to submit to the call ($0 entry fee) of which he notified me. So Ear Buds is now taking its chances, albeit not in its original guise as a band piece.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 06, 2023, 07:35:03 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on October 04, 2023, 06:33:40 AMInteresting.  What do the entry fees go towards?
One wonders, at times. 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 06, 2023, 09:00:45 AM
Mt first visit to Symphony Hall since my stroke, I think.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 06, 2023, 09:02:07 AM
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Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 09, 2023, 12:08:44 PM
Boston Symphony Orchestra kicks off 2023/24 season pairing Beethoven, Mozart, and Strauss with a Latvian tango (https://www.earrelevant.net/2023/10/boston-symphony-orchestra-kicks-off-2023-24-season-pairing-beethoven-mozart-and-strauss-with-a-latvian-tango/)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 09, 2023, 07:12:59 PM
Something Good I Wasn't Expecting (https://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2023/10/something-good-i-wasnt-expecting.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 10, 2023, 12:32:57 PM
This and That (https://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2023/10/this-and-that.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 12, 2023, 07:45:04 AM
Symphonic Anniversary (https://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2023/10/symphonic-anniversary.html)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on October 12, 2023, 09:47:39 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on October 10, 2023, 12:32:57 PMThis and That (https://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2023/10/this-and-that.html)


James Conlon conducted an excellent performance of Mahler's Symphony VIII with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and a host of choirs.

He conducted the premiere of Corigliano's Ghosts of Versailles, and has pushed the music of Zemlinsky and other "forgotten" composers.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 14, 2023, 02:06:18 PM
Quote from: Cato on October 12, 2023, 09:47:39 AMJames Conlon conducted an excellent performance of Mahler's Symphony VIII with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and a host of choirs.

He conducted the premiere of Corigliano's Ghosts of Versailles, and has pushed the music of Zemlinsky and other "forgotten" composers.
He has done mighty fine work!

Me, I've been tweaking an old Psalm setting for a choral music call. 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 23, 2023, 07:55:58 AM
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 26, 2023, 08:02:29 AM
I see a call for orchestral scores suitable for a university orchestra. Still thinking about that one. Perhaps a number from White Nights. And another call for an atypical reedy wind quintet for which I am thinking of adapting The Mask I Wore Before, one of a few pieces I wrote for competitions but which failed to enchant the judges.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 26, 2023, 08:05:28 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on October 26, 2023, 08:02:29 AM... a call for orchestral scores suitable for a university orchestra. Still thinking about that one. Perhaps a number from White Nights.
10-15 minutes, hmmm. A lot of niggling details make this a challenge. No harp pretty much excludes White Nights. I use more winds than they'll want, in the First Symphony.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 26, 2023, 08:26:01 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on October 26, 2023, 08:05:28 AM10-15 minutes, hmmm. A lot of niggling details make this a challenge. No harp pretty much excludes White Nights. I use more winds than they'll want, in the First Symphony.
I can lose the harp in Ear Buds, for this instance. Maybe I'll do that.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on October 26, 2023, 09:46:32 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on October 26, 2023, 08:05:28 AM10-15 minutes, hmmm. A lot of niggling details make this a challenge. No harp pretty much excludes White Nights. I use more winds than they'll want, in the First Symphony.
Karl,

I saw this on the ACF website and thought of you:

"Innova Recordings, the in-house record label of the American Composers Forum, seeks recording projects at any stage of production, from US-based music creators. Selected artists will receive access to recording studio time, post production, PR and marketing, design, physical manufacturing, promotion, distribution, and help with licensing, at no cost to the artists. 100 percent of sales profits and rights will stay with the artists."

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on October 26, 2023, 10:22:23 AM
Karl,

Are there more postings for compositions other than the ACF that are readily accessible to American composers?

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 26, 2023, 11:17:34 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on October 26, 2023, 09:46:32 AMKarl,

I saw this on the ACF website and thought of you:

"Innova Recordings, the in-house record label of the American Composers Forum, seeks recording projects at any stage of production, from US-based music creators. Selected artists will receive access to recording studio time, post production, PR and marketing, design, physical manufacturing, promotion, distribution, and help with licensing, at no cost to the artists. 100 percent of sales profits and rights will stay with the artists."

PD
Thanks, PD. I remember seeing that Innova offer decades ago. I should check. Back then (my impression is) the composer was essentially responsible for bankrolling a project.

Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on October 26, 2023, 10:22:23 AMKarl,

Are there more postings for compositions other than the ACF that are readily accessible to American composers?

PD
I guess I don't know.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on October 26, 2023, 11:19:49 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on October 26, 2023, 11:17:34 AMThanks, PD. I remember seeing that Innova offer decades ago. I should check. Back then (my impression is) the composer was essentially responsible for bankrolling a project.
I guess I don't know.
So, you just go by the postings on ACF to find work?  And maybe by friends and/or local contacts?

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 26, 2023, 11:47:14 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on October 26, 2023, 11:19:49 AMSo, you just go by the postings on ACF to find work?  And maybe by friends and/or local contacts?

PD
I do most of my writing locally, we might say. I haven't yet found work, per se, via ACF. It's been a resource (rarely as yet a useful one) for sending suitable scores (generally already in my portfolio) out in hopes of ... well, anything.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 28, 2023, 01:28:03 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on October 26, 2023, 08:02:29 AMI see a call for orchestral scores suitable for a university orchestra. Still thinking about that one. Perhaps a number from White Nights. And another call for an atypical reedy wind quintet for which I am thinking of adapting The Mask I Wore Before, one of a few pieces I wrote for competitions but which failed to enchant the judges.
in addition to Ear Buds (entrants are allowed to send two pieces) I was thinking of going ahead and writing a new ten-minute orchestral piece. The first 20-ish seconds which I composed today of The Cape of Good Nope I have set aside as too dense and too aimless, and I started practically afresh (although using some of the material of the bad sketch) and I've got 40-ish seconds of a decent start on the piece.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 29, 2023, 09:48:58 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on October 28, 2023, 01:28:03 PMin addition to Ear Buds (entrants are allowed to send two pieces) I was thinking of going ahead and writing a new ten-minute orchestral piece. The first 20-ish seconds which I composed today of The Cape of Good Nope I have set aside as too dense and too aimless, and I started practically afresh (although using some of the material of the bad sketch) and I've got 40-ish seconds of a decent start on the piece.
One thought which I have had for The Cape has been, to cannibalize another piece or two. Although, I do not propose abandoning/discarding the source pieces. I've thought of incorporating both one of the Intermezzi from White Nights, and a passage of The Young Lady Holding a Phone in Her Teeth. After my return from church today, I began by expanding yesterday's Nope by salvaging some material from the initial, abandoned Nope. And I've determined that the Intermezzo from the ballet which I had in the back of my mind for incorporation here is the first. I have some creative re-scoring/arrangement ahead of me (both in this, and in the passage from La jeune mademoiselle) but of course that additional creative work is part of how I "justify" to myself the "laziness" of the theft from myself. Interestingly/fortunately, even before my "research" into the White Nights Intermezzi, I managed to bring The Cape to just the right pitch center. Call it Destiny.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 29, 2023, 02:00:40 PM
Today's Cape. Not quite two minutes, as yet.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 31, 2023, 02:13:06 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on October 29, 2023, 02:00:40 PMToday's Cape. Not quite two minutes, as yet.
I'm tickled by the appearance of synchronicity with the recent discussion of arrangements. My plan for the Cape has been:

A. Opening (new, proprietary material)
B. Much of Intermezzo I from White Nights
C. Chorale from The Young Lady
D. Conclusion of Intermezzo I from White Nights

I am certainly keeping in mind further ad hoc use of the Nope material. Today I "concentrated" (expended energies on, at any rate) the relatively "mechanical" importations. I think the "quilting" is going well. Things are fitting together with what strikes me as surprising ease. Today's work is done, at any rate.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 31, 2023, 02:21:28 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on October 31, 2023, 02:13:06 PMB. Much of Intermezzo I from White Nights
The element of the original which disqualified it from consideration for the present Call was an accompaniment figure shared between marimba and harp (similar to what the clarinets play in m.42ff.) I realized this could easily be reassigned to the bassoons (and to their enjoyment.)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on October 31, 2023, 02:48:04 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on October 31, 2023, 02:21:28 PMThe element of the original which disqualified it from consideration for the present Call was an accompaniment figure shared between marimba and harp (similar to what the clarinets play in m.42ff.) I realized this could easily be reassigned to the bassoons (and to their enjoyment.)
Were you able to resubmit it Karl..or, rereading your post, you changed it before sending it in?

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 31, 2023, 02:53:46 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on October 31, 2023, 02:48:04 PMWere you able to resubmit it Karl..or, rereading your post, you changed it before sending it in?

PD
The latter, PD.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on October 31, 2023, 05:11:37 PM
The deadline is 1 December, @Pohjolas Daughter ... so I am working to get the "rough block" done so that I have ample time to tweak and fine-tune.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 01, 2023, 11:22:07 AM
I believe The Cape of Good Nope is done. I do need to modify the score layout a bit (mostly in anticipation of preparing parts.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 01, 2023, 01:22:54 PM
For the new Mask I Wore Before, I think I've settled on the scoring:
Soprano Saxophone
B-flat Clarinet
English Horn 
Bass Clarinet
Bassoon

One challenge (not insurmountable) is that three of the instruments in the original are strings, and there are double-stops to reconsider. 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Papy Oli on November 01, 2023, 03:08:15 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on November 01, 2023, 11:22:07 AMThe Cape of Good Nope

*Chuckle* (C)  ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on November 02, 2023, 09:31:14 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on November 01, 2023, 11:22:07 AMI believe The Cape of Good Nope is done. I do need to modify the score layout a bit (mostly in anticipation of preparing parts.
Good Nope? lol

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 04, 2023, 02:28:30 PM
Well, I have sent both Ear Buds and The Cape of Good Nope to the Call. Now to chip away at the reed quintet adaptation of The Mask I Wore Before.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 04, 2023, 03:10:41 PM
Well and a local Call to which I can send Counting Sheep.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on November 04, 2023, 03:35:12 PM
Go for it Karl!

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 05, 2023, 09:25:03 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on November 04, 2023, 03:35:12 PMGo for it Karl!

PD
Done. Now, for the re-scoring of The Mask I Wore Before.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 07, 2023, 01:37:29 PM
The new Therapy Machine.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on November 07, 2023, 01:53:30 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on November 07, 2023, 01:37:29 PMThe new Therapy Machine.
Therapy machine?  And how is that supposed to work?

All the best,

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 07, 2023, 02:35:53 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on November 07, 2023, 01:53:30 PMTherapy machine?  And how is that supposed to work?

All the best,

PD
PD, the difficulties I face trying to play clarinet at present, difficulties which make even attempts to play the clarinet too frustrating to be of any use, are not only that I cannot simply think my fingers towards the tone holes anymore, but that the limited sensation in my fingers makes trying to seal the tone holes of the clarinet exceedingly difficult. (There is also the fact that with the limited sensation in my fingers, I am really afraid that in trying to put the clarinet together and twisting the joints together I could damage the keys almost without knowing it.) Thinking out loud, an old friend of mine wondered if it would be easier with the saxophone. And since with the saxophone, unlike the clarinet, I don't need to seal the tone holes with the pads of my fingertips but simply depress a key which controls a pad which seals the tone hole, the exercise should be significantly easier. This evening was my first attempt and I consider it partially successful, but the immediate takeaway is that I'll need my friend to help me adjust the neck strap. I'll still make an attempt each day and see how my fingers like the exercise, but I believe that when I can find a comfortable way to hold the instrument, I may even possibly be able to play some.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on November 07, 2023, 02:51:42 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on November 07, 2023, 02:35:53 PMPD, the difficulties I face trying to play clarinet at present, difficulties which make even attempts to play the clarinet too frustrating to be of any use, are not only that I cannot simply think my fingers towards the tone holes anymore, but that the limited sensation in my fingers makes trying to seal the tone holes of the clarinet exceedingly difficult. (There is also the fact that with the limited sensation in my fingers, I am really afraid that in trying to put the clarinet together and twisting the joints together I could damage the keys almost without knowing it.) Thinking out loud, an old friend of mine wondered if it would be easier with the saxophone. And since with the saxophone, unlike the clarinet, I don't need to seal the tone holes with the pads of my fingertips but simply depress a key which controls a pad which seals the tone hole, the exercise should be significantly easier. This evening was my first attempt and I consider it partially successful, but the immediate takeaway is that I'll need my friend to help me adjust the neck strap. I'll still make an attempt each day and see how my fingers like the exercise, but I believe that when I can find a comfortable way to hold the instrument, I may even possibly be able to play some.
I am so sorry that playing an instrument is still such a struggle.  Hope that trying to play a saxophone helps you.  ❤️  Hang in there!  You can do it!

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 07, 2023, 02:58:34 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on November 07, 2023, 02:51:42 PMI am so sorry that playing an instrument is still such a struggle.  Hope that trying to play a saxophone helps you.  ❤️  Hang in there!  You can do it!

PD
It's an ongoing project. The doctors told me it would require hard work and patience. Heck, I'm even encouraged by the fact that I made a sound with the instrument; not the most beautiful sound, perhaps, but....
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 08, 2023, 09:28:39 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on October 02, 2023, 06:23:22 PMTo remind myself of a 15 Nov deadline:  Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame featuring Monica Chew with Clavichord (musicavatar.org) (http://www.musicavatar.org/categories/Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame-featuring-Monica-Chew-with-Clavichord/index.html)
Time to chop this out.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 08, 2023, 09:32:00 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on November 08, 2023, 09:28:39 AMTime to chop this out.
Hm, is the sound file small enough to attach?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on November 08, 2023, 10:15:47 AM
Do you feel like you can't (as in meaning don't want to) compose longer pieces due to difficulty getting them performed (vs. shorter works)?  I believe that you said something along those lines?  I just don't want you to give up composing longer works.  I'm sure that you have the talent.  Please don't give up.

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 08, 2023, 10:20:45 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on November 08, 2023, 10:15:47 AMDo you feel like you can't (as in meaning don't want to) compose longer pieces due to difficulty getting them performed (vs. shorter works)?  I believe that you said something along those lines?  I just don't want you to give up composing longer works.  I'm sure that you have the talent.  Please don't give up.

PD
You're very kind, PD. In this case, the Call is specifically for pieces no longer than a minute. For me, it's a great chance to just "exhale" a piece.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on November 08, 2023, 10:39:07 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on November 08, 2023, 10:20:45 AMYou're very kind, PD. In this case, the Call is specifically for pieces no longer than a minute. For me, it's a great chance to just "exhale" a piece.
Well, I do get that you 1) Need to earn a living; and 2) Get your name and reputation and people getting to know about you and your music out there.

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 08, 2023, 12:46:47 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on September 27, 2023, 08:41:33 AMThe detailed reply is illuming. I was desirous of the conductor's feedback (which is yet to come.) He has, I think, more than one assignment, so I wasn't necessarily proposing the Op. 175 for this group, though that would of course be wonderful. The gist of the present email is eminently practical: a 25-minute piece by an unknown composer is "a big ask" and so substantial a piece for which the winds all sit out is a further consideration. I kind of feel that I am being asked for a manageable extract from the ballet. Not that my friend is literally so asking, but let me think on those lines.
So, I sent them Ear Buds. A message just came: [The conductor] reviewed your score in our meeting today. Without getting into too much detail, the work doesn't fit the bill of a concert opener (e.g., too much stasis). The instrumentation would be a bit hard to fit, too, with largish percussion, the addition of bass clarinet, third trombone, and tuba. The sound world might not only be a stretch for our audience, but also for the orchestra from a rehearsal time/allocation standpoint. These are just some quick comments on a busy day, and they may not be helpful, but I did want you to know that the score was reviewed.

I don't say I'm crushed (I'm not) but I own that I'm disappointed. I wrote back to say that I have recently composed a new piece to which those objections would not apply, and could I send it? My friend wrote back, Maybe in a year, okay?
Only reasonable. Although obviously this was not the "dream outcome," I really don't have any complaint.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on November 08, 2023, 01:33:54 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on November 08, 2023, 12:46:47 PMSo, I sent them Ear Buds. A message just came: [The conductor] reviewed your score in our meeting today. Without getting into too much detail, the work doesn't fit the bill of a concert opener (e.g., too much stasis). The instrumentation would be a bit hard to fit, too, with largish percussion, the addition of bass clarinet, third trombone, and tuba. The sound world might not only be a stretch for our audience, but also for the orchestra from a rehearsal time/allocation standpoint. These are just some quick comments on a busy day, and they may not be helpful, but I did want you to know that the score was reviewed.

I don't say I'm crushed (I'm not) but I own that I'm disappointed. I wrote back to say that I have recently composed a new piece to which those objections would not apply, and could I send it? My friend wrote back, Maybe in a year, okay?
Only reasonable. Although obviously this was not the "dream outcome," I really don't have any complaint.
Huh?  Why so long?  :(  And I'm so sorry for you.

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 08, 2023, 01:45:41 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on November 08, 2023, 01:33:54 PMHuh?  Why so long?  :(  And I'm so sorry for you.

PD
The CEO and M.D. meet weekly, so a combination of my friend wanting not to appear just to be hyping me (i.e. a composer friend of his), the organization being a "small shop" and therefore the need to get on with the programming and rehearsing.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Florestan on November 11, 2023, 01:06:04 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on November 07, 2023, 02:58:34 PMIt's an ongoing project. The doctors told me it would require hard work and patience. Heck, I'm even encouraged by the fact that I made a sound with the instrument; not the most beautiful sound, perhaps, but....

Good luck with it, Karl! You can, and will, do it, I'm sure.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 14, 2023, 06:01:18 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on November 05, 2023, 09:25:03 AMDone. Now, for the re-scoring of The Mask I Wore Before.
Benefit of revisiting "my thread": I had done some of this work, then grew preoccupied with organizing music for the church choir through to Epiphany, which task drove The Mask clean out of my mind. I've done some more work today. In fact, I'm quite close to wrapping it up, but I've worked enough for today and downing tools.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on November 14, 2023, 08:48:29 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on November 14, 2023, 06:01:18 PMBenefit of revisiting "my thread": I had done some of this work, then grew preoccupied with organizing music for the church choir through to Epiphany, which task drove The Mask clean out of my mind. I've done some more work today. In fact, I'm quite close to wrapping it up, but I've worked enough for today and downing tools.
Keep at it Karl...don't "slack"!  You can do it.  :)

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 15, 2023, 01:50:08 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on November 14, 2023, 08:48:29 PMKeep at it Karl...don't "slack"!  You can do it.  :)

PD
I finished today. I'm trying to fend off an annoying, small voice saying, maybe it's rubbish? I originally wrote the piece a year and a half ago, submitting it to a competition. It's actually the sort of endeavor I enjoy: The organization sends you the specs (five minutes long, scored for clarinet, violin, viola and cello) and we contestants have ten days (I think it was) to submit our entries. I paced myself, to allow two days for "finishing." I think I remember genuinely owning the piece as I sent it in. or I imagine that I did. In adapting the original quartet for five reeds this month (clarinet, soprano sax, English horn, bass clarinet and bassoon) I made occasional rhythmic adjustments, added a fifth voice here and there (as opposed to simple redistribution, which was most of the task) even added a measure here, a chord there ... reviewing the MIDI export once again, I'm prepared to dismiss that small voice as a heckler.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 18, 2023, 12:47:32 PM
Took this this Tuesday in nearby Arlington.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 22, 2023, 04:25:54 PM
On Sunday afternoon, Ensemble Aubade played their Mozart/Ernest Bloch/Louise Farrenc/Robt Russell Bennett program at Christ Church in Andover. I went firstly to hear the program again, which of course waxes better each time (and it is an excellent program.) A secondary consideration was to take the opportunity to refresh the acquaintance of the organist there. After our initial meeting (some time before my stroke, so I had driven there on my own), I came away with the impression that we'd gotten a conversation started, yet the line went quiet. She's very busy at present, so it will not do for me to press. I'll reach out when the Op. 169 pieces become available at the Press. As I gabbed with the lads offstage during the Intermission, they mentioned (in but a general way) that they will look closer at my two "companion pieces" to Oxygen Footprint, Swiss Skis and Feeling the Burn (Bicycling Into the Sun.) Even though there's nothing on the calendar yet, knowing that they have the pieces in mind is very pleasant, so I'm revisiting the MIDI export of the later two pieces, which were among the first I composed after my stroke.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 25, 2023, 08:47:07 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on November 15, 2023, 01:50:08 PMI finished today. I'm trying to fend off an annoying, small voice saying, maybe it's rubbish? I originally wrote the piece a year and a half ago, submitting it to a competition. It's actually the sort of endeavor I enjoy: The organization sends you the specs (five minutes long, scored for clarinet, violin, viola and cello) and we contestants have ten days (I think it was) to submit our entries. I paced myself, to allow two days for "finishing." I think I remember genuinely owning the piece as I sent it in. or I imagine that I did. In adapting the original quartet for five reeds this month (clarinet, soprano sax, English horn, bass clarinet and bassoon) I made occasional rhythmic adjustments, added a fifth voice here and there (as opposed to simple redistribution, which was most of the task) even added a measure here, a chord there ... reviewing the MIDI export once again, I'm prepared to dismiss that small voice as a heckler.
I've now officially submitted The Mask I Wore Before, Op. 168a to the Call.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 25, 2023, 02:22:21 PM
An organist friend must have chanced upon this:


... for he asked me today if it would work for organ (for  small, or continuo organ?) I thought about modifying it but concluded that apart from removing one marking which is specific to handbell notation, it would likely work as is. My friend confirmed:
QuoteIt looks good. Going see if it works with an 8' or 4' flute stop. But definitely not both.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on November 27, 2023, 03:56:07 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on November 25, 2023, 02:22:21 PMAn organist friend must have chanced upon this:


... for he asked me today if it would work for organ (for  small, or continuo organ?) I thought about modifying it but concluded that apart from removing one marking which is specific to handbell notation, it would likely work as is. My friend confirmed:
What does the title mean?  Is it a place or idea or?  In any event, it's lovely!

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 27, 2023, 05:20:32 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on November 27, 2023, 03:56:07 AMWhat does the title mean?  Is it a place or idea or?  In any event, it's lovely!

PD
Good q. It looks Finnish to my eye, and only recently I've learnt that it's a place name in California. 'at's all I know at press time!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on November 29, 2023, 11:59:44 AM
Cross-post:

Quote from: Karl Henning on November 28, 2023, 02:42:16 PMAt Jordan Hall for the Bartók quartets, to be played by the Borromeo String Quartet.

Borromeo Quartet delivers dazzling performance of Bartók's six string quartets at Jordan Hall (https://www.earrelevant.net/2023/11/borromeo-quartet-delivers-dazzling-performance-of-bartoks-six-string-quartets-at-jordan-hall/)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 05, 2023, 06:19:12 PM
Well, the first two "we didn't select your piece" notices have come in, from Voices Up! and Bent Frequency. I hadn't had much hope for the latter, knowing one of the judges on the panel, who has been less than open to my work historically.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on December 05, 2023, 06:57:45 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on December 05, 2023, 06:19:12 PMWell, the first two "we didn't select your piece" notices have come in, from Voices Up! and Bent Frequency. I hadn't had much hope for the latter, knowing one of the judges on the panel, who has been less than open to my work historically.
:(

Hang in there,

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 05, 2023, 07:56:50 PM
Quote from: hopefullytrusting on December 05, 2023, 07:19:06 PMThis, I think, is a great philosophy to have.

I don't comment much in this thread, but it is one of the few I keep up with.

Thanks for sharing, Karl. :-)
Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 05, 2023, 07:57:36 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on December 05, 2023, 06:57:45 PM:(

Hang in there,

PD
Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Scion7 on December 10, 2023, 12:50:49 PM
Nostalgic squirrels?
Eh, wot?!?!?  8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 10, 2023, 01:08:25 PM
Quote from: Scion7 on December 10, 2023, 12:50:49 PMNostalgic squirrels?

Eh, wot?!?!?  8)




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Ah yes!  Squirrels can indeed be nostalgic, squeakily lamenting the loss of oak trees to supposed human progress, remembering walnut and hickory trees devoid of nets to prevent a squirrelly harvest of their production, chittering and chattering with sighing sorrow about nuts buried and forgotten...

And that lovable but bumblable moose!  Whatever happened to him?  ;)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 10, 2023, 01:24:07 PM
Quote from: Scion7 on December 10, 2023, 12:50:49 PMNostalgic squirrels?
Eh, wot?!?!?  8)
Believe it!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 12, 2023, 11:51:36 AM
Viz. the saxophone: I am not yet "playing" per se, but still at the "sounding tones" stage. Although my embouchure cannot be what it ought, my friend Peter has furnished a plastic reed on which (while I suspect it may not be ideal for any professional player) I have no problem sounding a reasonable tone. When I met Peter at the (51st annual!) Aardvark Jazz Orchestra Holiday Concert, he offered to get together for a kind of lesson, which will be nice. This will be sometime in the New Year, of course. Mike (my physical therapist) helped me adjust my neckstrap, which is a great help. I'm finding that I need to be mindful of my left thumb on the thumb "dead-post," a button just below the octave key. Even more, I need to be mindful of my other fingers. I stand at a mirror so that I can see what's going on. The first step is managing the thumb-to-index-finger "pinch," getting the finger to curve around the instrument so that it reaches the appropriate key. This is going to be the task of a couple of weeks, I expect.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on December 12, 2023, 12:02:39 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on December 12, 2023, 11:51:36 AMViz. the saxophone: I am not yet "playing" per se, but still at the "sounding tones" stage. Although my embouchure cannot be what it ought, my friend Peter has furnished a plastic reed on which (while I suspect it may not be ideal for any professional player) I have no problem sounding a reasonable tone. When I met Peter at the (51st annual!) Aardvark Jazz Orchestra Holiday Concert, he offered to get together for a kind of lesson, which will be nice. This will be sometime in the New Year, of course. Mike (my physical therapist) helped me adjust my neckstrap, which is a great help. I'm finding that I need to be mindful of my left thumb on the thumb "dead-post," a button just below the octave key. Even more, I need to be mindful of my other fingers. I stand at a mirror so that I can see what's going on. The first step is managing the thumb-to-index-finger "pinch," getting the finger to curve around the instrument so that it reaches the appropriate key. This is going to be the task of a couple of weeks, I expect.
Didn't know that you also played the sax.  Any other instruments?  :)

I suspect that all of us here and your other friends and family are very proud of your tenacity.  And keep at it!   ;D

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 12, 2023, 12:31:01 PM



Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on December 12, 2023, 12:02:39 PMDidn't know that you also played the sax. Any other instruments? :)

I suspect that all of us here and your other friends and family are very proud of your tenacity.  And keep at it!  ;D

PD


Karl is a composer: he "plays" all the instruments!  ;D

But he is a bona-fide clarinettist!  8)

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on December 12, 2023, 12:32:45 PM
Quote from: Cato on December 12, 2023, 12:31:01 PMKarl is a composer: he "plays" all the instruments!  ;D

But he is a bona-fide clarinettist!  8)


I knew that he played the clarinet! lol  Didn't know about the sax (and maybe other instruments?).

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 12, 2023, 01:10:08 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on December 12, 2023, 12:32:45 PMI knew that he played the clarinet! lol  Didn't know about the sax (and maybe other instruments?).

PD
As I was a better-than-average clarinetist, my band director recruited me to play alto saxophone in the Stage Band, and, because I did not want my clarinet exposed to the elements, I played tenor saxophone in Marching Band. Consequently, I did a lot of doubling in the pit orchestra for sundry musicals. I had an experimental go at making a sound on (e.g.) flute, trumpet, baritone horn. 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 12, 2023, 03:36:33 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on December 12, 2023, 12:02:39 PMDidn't know that you also played the sax.  Any other instruments?  :)

I suspect that all of us here and your other friends and family are very proud of your tenacity.  And keep at it!  ;D

PD
Your kind thoughts are warmly appreciated!
~ Tenacious K.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on December 13, 2023, 07:55:42 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on December 12, 2023, 03:36:33 PMYour kind thoughts are warmly appreciated!
~ Tenacious K.
;D  😘

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 14, 2023, 10:44:58 AM
Merry Christmas from the Woburn Public Library!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 18, 2023, 04:30:56 PM
So, predictably, more rejection e-mail msgs are coming in. (I should check the ACF Opportunities page again.)  I haven't been composing, as I needed to get the church choir poised for Christmas (a week from today) but I've felt I should set to writing something, I knew not what. Inspired by a slight Rodrigo piece on Friday's program in Lowell, I've decided to write an eight-minute piece for flute and strings: Pocketsful of Uncertainty. I've got the first half-minute done, and I've set up the introduction of the string choir.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on December 18, 2023, 05:38:30 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on December 18, 2023, 04:30:56 PMSo, predictably, more rejection e-mail msgs are coming in. (I should check the ACF Opportunities page again.)  I haven't been composing, as I needed to get the church choir poised for Christmas (a week from today) but I've felt I should set to writing something, I knew not what. Inspired by a slight Rodrigo piece on Friday's program in Lowell, I've decided to write an eight-minute piece for flute and strings: Pocketsful of Uncertainty. I've got the first half-minute done, and I've set up the introduction of the string choir.


What an intriguing theme!  Full of uncertainty is right!  Excellent beginning!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 18, 2023, 06:10:27 PM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 18, 2023, 06:45:27 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on December 18, 2023, 04:30:56 PM(I should check the ACF Opportunities page again.)
And what should I find but a Call for the International Clarinet Association Composition Competitions with a deadline of Wednesday. Well shame on me, a clarinetist/composer, if I cannot supply scores. There are two categories, Solo and Chamber, and everyone can submit one piece in each category. The pieces must be 5-15 minutes in duration. For the Chamber category, a slight adjustment of metronome markings makes The Mask I Wore Before, Op. 168a (which the Fivemind group declined) eligible. For the solo category (for which cl/pf is suitable) I decided to concatenate the last two movements of the Op. 136 Clarinet Sonata dubbing the result Profiles in Ambiguity. Done and submitted. I'll eventually think of new pieces to submit to the same Call next year.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on December 19, 2023, 03:57:36 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on December 18, 2023, 04:30:56 PMSo, predictably, more rejection e-mail msgs are coming in. (I should check the ACF Opportunities page again.)  I haven't been composing, as I needed to get the church choir poised for Christmas (a week from today) but I've felt I should set to writing something, I knew not what. Inspired by a slight Rodrigo piece on Friday's program in Lowell, I've decided to write an eight-minute piece for flute and strings: Pocketsful of Uncertainty. I've got the first half-minute done, and I've set up the introduction of the string choir.
Good title--particularly with all that's going on in the world.

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 22, 2023, 05:26:43 PM
No great progress. I've tinkered but slowly
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 23, 2023, 09:10:56 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on December 22, 2023, 05:26:43 PMNo great progress. I've tinkered but slowly
The lugubrious pace is not genuine desuetude, but simply the seasonal Advent busy-ness. Suited to the title, I am broadly thinking of employing Zappa's principle of AAAFNRAA (Anything Anytime Anyplace For No Reason At All) and on these lines am planning to listen to some Boulez as catalytic inspiration. The care I need to exercise on that head is that I want to keep the string writing within the reach of a good local chamber orchestra. The solo flute writing can be as wild as we please.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on December 26, 2023, 12:21:54 PM
So, how did your Christmas works/performances go Karl?

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on December 26, 2023, 12:23:48 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on December 26, 2023, 12:21:54 PMSo, how did your Christmas works/performances go Karl?

PD
Very nicely, thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 01, 2024, 11:30:42 AM
Sunny and cold-ish (ca. 38° at a guess) and it was good to take some fresh air at the top of the year.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on January 01, 2024, 07:08:41 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on January 01, 2024, 11:30:42 AMSunny and cold-ish (ca. 38° at a guess) and it was good to take some fresh air at the top of the year.
I also managed to get out for a short walk today.  Like you, it was sunny and pleasant outside.  Good to feel the sun on my face.

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 03, 2024, 04:44:00 AM
Program for King's Chapel on 16 April 2024

The Argument for Harmony
Music of Karl Henning
Fuchsia Minor, Op. 179a
I Dreamt of Reconciliation and Harmony, Op. 171
Waiting on the Italian Paperwork (Throwing Vermicelli at the Wall), Op. 177
Nun of the Above, Op. 144e
Peter H. Bloom & Carol Epple, flutes
Dan Zupan, alto saxophone
Dave Zox, contrabass
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 03, 2024, 05:11:24 AM
Rep for King's Chapel in October

Nostalgia and Homecomings

Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels, Op. 117a (C Flute, Alto Flute, Bass Clarinet and Double-bass) 5'30
Down Along the Canal to Minerva Road, Op. 149a (C Flute, Alto Flute, Bass Clarinet and Double-bass) 7'30

New piece by Pam?

Adaptation of The Mask I Wore Before (5'30)?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 03, 2024, 03:12:34 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on January 03, 2024, 04:44:00 AMProgram for King's Chapel on 16 April 2024

The Argument for Harmony
Music of Karl Henning
Fuchsia Minor, Op. 179a
I Dreamt of Reconciliation and Harmony, Op. 171
Waiting on the Italian Paperwork (Throwing Vermicelli at the Wall), Op. 177
Nun of the Above, Op. 144e
Peter H. Bloom & Carol Epple, flutes
Dan Zupan, alto saxophone
Dave Zox, contrabass



Quote from: Karl Henning on January 03, 2024, 05:11:24 AMRep for King's Chapel in October

Nostalgia and Homecomings

Jazz for Nostalgic Squirrels, Op. 117a (C Flute, Alto Flute, Bass Clarinet and Double-bass) 5'30
Down Along the Canal to Minerva Road, Op. 149a (C Flute, Alto Flute, Bass Clarinet and Double-bass) 7'30

New piece by Pam?

Adaptation of The Mask I Wore Before (5'30)?


2024 looks like a good year for HenningMusick!   8)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 08, 2024, 07:07:59 AM
Just a few icicles.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 09, 2024, 11:29:59 AM
Not much snow, nor did I catch the tree at its snowiest.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 09, 2024, 11:48:50 AM
Hi Karl!

This link appeared elsewhere: check out the titles of his sonatas!  I think you have inspired him!  ;D


Sonata 159 (2007) "Waiting for Batman"
Sonata 116 (1987) "Underwater Rhumba"
Sonata 140 (2003) "The Well-Tempered Cyclist" [slight cut-out]
Sonata 165 (2008) "Pensive Noctambulism"
Sonata 156 "A Boogie for Jonathan Powell"


Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 13, 2024, 03:01:12 PM
It was a much more clement day than the forecast had led me to expect. Even the breeze was fairly mild.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on January 14, 2024, 06:26:25 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on January 13, 2024, 03:01:12 PMIt was a much more clement day than the forecast had led me to expect. Even the breeze was fairly mild.

...and now back to normal winter temps--for better or worse; I was getting spoiled!

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 15, 2024, 11:07:56 AM
This year, we [the Institute for Choral Creativity] received a total of 259 anonymous submissions, from 34 countries around the world, with texts in 16 different languages. Carefully reviewing each of your submissions was no small task, and choosing first and second place winners was quite the challenge. If you were not chosen as a winner this year, we sincerely hope that you are not discouraged, but rather inspired to keep composing; we dare say the world needs to hear your voice, all your voices, now more than ever....
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 23, 2024, 12:19:27 PM
So, no musical news apart from all the blanks I've come up with, in all the calls I've participated in. There are two I remember from which I haven't heard yet, and I have almost no emotional reserve to maintain anything like hope in those cases.
Personally, I'm stunned by news of the passing of my sister Kim in Tennessee. Another sister was up here visiting with me (which has been fabulous) While we were driving back to Woburn I called and left vx-mail. I subsequently learnt that she was already gone. Very disorienting, losing a younger sibling.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 23, 2024, 12:44:57 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on January 23, 2024, 12:19:27 PMSo, no musical news apart from all the blanks I've come up with, in all the calls I've participated in. There are two i remember from which I haven't heard yet, and I have almost no emotional reserve to maintain anything like hope in those cases.
Personally, I'm stunned by news of the passing of my sister Kim in Tennessee. Another sister was up here visiting with me (which has been fabulous) While we were driving back to Woburn I called and left vx-mail. I subsequently learnt that she was already gone. Very disorienting, losing a younger sibling.


You and I are now in are a very sad club!  Best Wishes at a sad time!

One of my cousins died ten days ago: January is one of the worst months in my family for relatives dying.



QuoteVery disorienting, losing a younger sibling





It is indeed disorienting!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 23, 2024, 01:35:08 PM
Just got the message from the Rochester Phil. Oh well.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: foxandpeng on January 23, 2024, 01:48:40 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on January 23, 2024, 12:19:27 PMSo, no musical news apart from all the blanks I've come up with, in all the calls I've participated in. There are two I remember from which I haven't heard yet, and I have almost no emotional reserve to maintain anything like hope in those cases.
Personally, I'm stunned by news of the passing of my sister Kim in Tennessee. Another sister was up here visiting with me (which has been fabulous) While we were driving back to Woburn I called and left vx-mail. I subsequently learnt that she was already gone. Very disorienting, losing a younger sibling.

I'm so very sorry to hear this, Karl. How awful.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 23, 2024, 02:12:05 PM
Thank you, indeed!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on January 23, 2024, 03:24:13 PM
To offer consolation in the light of the death of Karl's sister, I thought of Karl's work:

The Crystalline Ship.




Text:

The Crystalline Ship

And so the crystalline ship has sailed,
Where you feasted on the soul's hard bread,
With the winds in league
With the seas calm or gale
The crystalline ship must sail
Somewhere
You rested in the soul's long bed,
And dreamed you were alive
On the crystalline ship
With the fish and the birds
And the cook in the galley
Sings to her ears
That water is a three-edged sword,
One for the skin and one for the bone
And one for the spirit all alone,
Who is tempted to splash and thrash
The Pacific of your mind's distress
That the crystalline ship has sailed
Somewhere
You bested the sea and split the shell
With a three-edged sword
Of pain and smiles and a wondering blue,
And now launch a vessel found only in you
Left behind by the crystalline ship.


Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Mapman on January 23, 2024, 05:58:07 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on January 23, 2024, 12:19:27 PMPersonally, I'm stunned by news of the passing of my sister Kim in Tennessee. Another sister was up here visiting with me (which has been fabulous) While we were driving back to Woburn I called and left vx-mail. I subsequently learnt that she was already gone. Very disorienting, losing a younger sibling.

I'm sorry to hear about your sister.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on January 23, 2024, 06:28:09 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on January 23, 2024, 12:19:27 PMSo, no musical news apart from all the blanks I've come up with, in all the calls I've participated in. There are two I remember from which I haven't heard yet, and I have almost no emotional reserve to maintain anything like hope in those cases.
Personally, I'm stunned by news of the passing of my sister Kim in Tennessee. Another sister was up here visiting with me (which has been fabulous) While we were driving back to Woburn I called and left vx-mail. I subsequently learnt that she was already gone. Very disorienting, losing a younger sibling.
I'm so very sorry to hear that.  Did you know that she wasn't well or had health issues?

In any event, my thoughts are with you during this sad time. 💔

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 23, 2024, 06:48:05 PM
Many thanks for the warm thoughts!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: JBS on January 23, 2024, 07:28:03 PM
Sad to hear this. May her memory be a source of blessing for you and your family.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 23, 2024, 07:38:13 PM
Warm thanks, again! To all.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Papy Oli on January 24, 2024, 02:01:18 AM
Very sorry for your loss, Karl.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: krummholz on January 24, 2024, 04:40:59 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on January 23, 2024, 12:19:27 PMSo, no musical news apart from all the blanks I've come up with, in all the calls I've participated in. There are two I remember from which I haven't heard yet, and I have almost no emotional reserve to maintain anything like hope in those cases.
Personally, I'm stunned by news of the passing of my sister Kim in Tennessee. Another sister was up here visiting with me (which has been fabulous) While we were driving back to Woburn I called and left vx-mail. I subsequently learnt that she was already gone. Very disorienting, losing a younger sibling.

Very sorry to hear this, Karl. :(
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Florestan on January 24, 2024, 04:43:20 AM
My heartfelt condolences, Karl. May God rest her in peace and comfort you and your family.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: steve ridgway on January 24, 2024, 04:44:03 AM
Sad news, that must have been a terrible shock.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 24, 2024, 05:20:33 AM
Many thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: relm1 on January 24, 2024, 05:28:40 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on January 23, 2024, 12:19:27 PMSo, no musical news apart from all the blanks I've come up with, in all the calls I've participated in. There are two I remember from which I haven't heard yet, and I have almost no emotional reserve to maintain anything like hope in those cases.
Personally, I'm stunned by news of the passing of my sister Kim in Tennessee. Another sister was up here visiting with me (which has been fabulous) While we were driving back to Woburn I called and left vx-mail. I subsequently learnt that she was already gone. Very disorienting, losing a younger sibling.

That's terrible!  So sorry for your loss.  :(  :(
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Dry Brett Kavanaugh on January 25, 2024, 08:01:45 PM
I'm so sorry for your loss, Karl.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 25, 2024, 08:07:30 PM
Thank you!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 27, 2024, 02:13:20 PM
Well, I'm kind of on top of the stage tonight, and in the cross-hairs of the offstage ensemble, @brewski
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: brewski on January 27, 2024, 05:57:29 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on January 27, 2024, 02:13:20 PMWell, I'm kind of on top of the stage tonight, and in the cross-hairs of the offstage ensemble, @brewski

Karl, was this at Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk? (My plans changed drastically, and I wasn't able to get up there.)

Do report on the occasion, if so!

-Bruce
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 27, 2024, 07:34:54 PM
Quote from: brewski on January 27, 2024, 05:57:29 PMKarl, was this at Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk? (My plans changed drastically, and I wasn't able to get up there.)

Do report on the occasion, if so!

-Bruce
Yes. Smashing show! Will write it up by and by.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: classicalgeek on January 29, 2024, 03:02:02 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on January 23, 2024, 12:19:27 PMSo, no musical news apart from all the blanks I've come up with, in all the calls I've participated in. There are two I remember from which I haven't heard yet, and I have almost no emotional reserve to maintain anything like hope in those cases.
Personally, I'm stunned by news of the passing of my sister Kim in Tennessee. Another sister was up here visiting with me (which has been fabulous) While we were driving back to Woburn I called and left vx-mail. I subsequently learnt that she was already gone. Very disorienting, losing a younger sibling.

I realize I'm a bit late, but I want to express my sincerest sympathy to you and your family, Karl. Peace be with you at this difficult time.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on January 29, 2024, 03:31:51 PM
Quote from: classicalgeek on January 29, 2024, 03:02:02 PMI realize I'm a bit late, but I want to express my sincerest sympathy to you and your family, Karl. Peace be with you at this difficult time.
Not late in any wise, many thanks!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 01, 2024, 09:40:35 AM
Quote from: brewski on January 27, 2024, 05:57:29 PMKarl, was this at Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk? (My plans changed drastically, and I wasn't able to get up there.)

Do report on the occasion, if so!

-Bruce

Lady Macbeth of Mashpee (https://www.earrelevant.net/2024/02/boston-symphony-orchestras-ambitious-concert-performance-of-lady-macbeth-of-mtsensk-delivers-musical-and-dramatic-excellence/)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 07, 2024, 12:50:04 PM
I got a msg out of the blue from Ed Broms, with whom I work at the Cathedral Church of St Paul on Tremont Street. He has a new post at a church in New Hampshire, and he wanted a copy of a Nunc dimittis I wrote for an Evensong back when.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 07, 2024, 01:55:57 PM
I wrote a simple Psalm setting long ago for First Congo in Woburn. when I was first appointed to the post in Danvers, I ordered in some copies of the SAB version. (or was it SATB?) Anyway, my choir as presently constituted needs this super simplified. I've started working on that today. Whether it's the nature of the work, or my just not having a lot of stamina, I laid 17 measures down and have come to feel that I'm worked out for the day. 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 07, 2024, 03:32:52 PM
Sometimes I wonder if I have the energy anymore to keep trying (a) to push myself as a composer and (b) write more music, but I think/hope that it's just being somehow tired today.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Florestan on February 08, 2024, 12:37:54 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on February 07, 2024, 03:32:52 PMSometimes I wonder if I have the energy anymore to keep trying (a) to push myself as a composer and (b) write more music, but I think/hope that it's just being somehow tired today.

If you stopped composing altogether you'd probably get into a depression and that's a very bad perspective. Keep writing, just don't push your current limits. You don't have to prove anything to anyone, especially not at the cost of your health.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 08, 2024, 06:12:08 AM
Warmly appreciated.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 09, 2024, 05:30:20 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on February 07, 2024, 01:55:57 PMI wrote a simple Psalm setting long ago for First Congo in Woburn. when I was first appointed to the post in Danvers, I ordered in some copies of the SAB version. (or was it SATB?) Anyway, my choir as presently constituted needs this super simplified. I've started working on that today. Whether it's the nature of the work, or my just not having a lot of stamina, I laid 17 measures down and have come to feel that I'm worked out for the day.
Well, I can save myself this labor, I found the SAB version in the filing cabinet, which we read at last night's rehearsal, and we can make this work.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 15, 2024, 01:18:42 PM
Just out for a fun evening: A Far Cry is assembling to play here, in a renovated industrial space dubbed Workhub Substation. No idea what the program will be, just know that they will play beautifully. I've just reintroduced myself to a cellist who is new to this group, whom I heard play a Saint-Saëns concerto years ago in Sanders Theatre in Cambridge, Rafael Popper-Keizer.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 15, 2024, 01:42:33 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on February 15, 2024, 01:18:42 PMJust out for a fun evening: A Far Cry is assembling to play here, in a renovated industrial space dubbed Workhub Substation. No idea what the program will be, just know that they will play beautifully. I've just reintroduced myself to a cellist who is new to this group, whom I heard play a Saint-Saëns concerto years ago in Sanders Theatre in Cambridge, Rafael Popper-Keizer.
They're playing a strings-only version of the LvB Pastorale Symphony
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 15, 2024, 02:26:04 PM
Very family-friendly event: children dancing to Beethoven. I love it!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 17, 2024, 05:17:20 PM
Good initial reading today of Nun of the Above and Fuchsia Minor. The consensus was "challenging but fun."

Dave Zox (bass) and Peter H. Bloom (flutes)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 17, 2024, 05:18:04 PM
Carol Epple (flutes) and Dan Zupan (sax)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on February 17, 2024, 06:30:58 PM
Is that your house?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 17, 2024, 06:32:00 PM
No, Peter's. 
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 22, 2024, 04:37:09 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on February 15, 2024, 02:26:04 PMVery family-friendly event: children dancing to Beethoven. I love it!
In hindsight, I wonder if I caught this bug when in the presence of so many children. Whatever the case, the "fun" is ongoing.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on February 22, 2024, 05:50:51 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on February 22, 2024, 04:37:09 AMIn hindsight, I wonder if I caught this bug when in the presence of so many children. Whatever the case, the "fun" is ongoing.



After about ten years in the classroom, I began to notice that I was less susceptible to colds.


After 30 years in schools, I was positive that I was impervious to any disease known to man or beast...especially the beasts!   ;)


Since it is Lent, let's listen to one of Karl's religious works: too much time has passed since I last heard this!


Magnificat from 2006!








Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 22, 2024, 07:37:10 AM
Quote from: Cato on February 22, 2024, 05:50:51 AMAfter about ten years in the classroom, I began to notice that I was less susceptible to colds.


After 30 years in schools, I was positive that I was impervious to any disease known to man or beast...especially the beasts!  ;)


Since it is Lent, let's listen to one of Karl's religious works: too much time has passed since I last heard this!


Magnificat from 2006!









Ed Broms just purchased the accompanying Nunc, I'd love to hear both Canticles sung again.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Dry Brett Kavanaugh on February 27, 2024, 09:35:36 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on February 07, 2024, 03:32:52 PMSometimes I wonder if I have the energy anymore to keep trying (a) to push myself as a composer and (b) write more music, but I think/hope that it's just being somehow tired today.

Taking a rest may not be a bad idea since subconscious in the brain keeps working when you take a rest. It maybe even better if you do nothing until you get painfully bored. Newton found gravity in his leisure time rather than the time he was working. Einstein and Niels Bohr just received scientific theories in their dreams rather than the time they were working   
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on February 27, 2024, 09:57:56 AM
Quote from: Dry Brett Kavanaugh on February 27, 2024, 09:35:36 AMTaking a rest may not be a bad idea since subconscious in the brain keeps working when you take a rest. It maybe even better if you do nothing until you get painfully bored. Newton found gravity in his leisure time rather than the time he was working. Einstein and Niels Bohr just received scientific theories in their dreams rather than the time they were working   
Thanks, I think this an excellent suggestion. I'll consider 2024 a sabbatical year from composition, and I'll let that part of my brain unwind.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on February 27, 2024, 10:32:31 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on February 27, 2024, 09:57:56 AMThanks, I think this an excellent suggestion. I'll consider 2024 a sabbatical year from composition, and I'll let that part of my brain unwind.
Considering everything that is happening in our country--and our world--right now, I know that, at times, my brain--and soul--gets burned out (wishing that we all could come together and figure out how to talk about the things that we have in common; it's tricky, but I do believe that we can do it.  We have to.  No other option for the human race.)

So, please give yourself breathing room--particularly after all that you have been through and are struggling with.  And find and go to places in which you find peace.

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Dry Brett Kavanaugh on February 27, 2024, 10:43:19 AM
Election year. Highly polarized politics, ideology, and perception.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on February 28, 2024, 05:09:19 AM
This morning I revisited one of Karl's religious works: I think you should too!  😇


Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 01, 2024, 06:01:29 AM
As to the current round of Call submissions, the final shoe has dropped. The "your piece was not selected" message came from the Lowell Chamber Orchestra.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Florestan on March 01, 2024, 08:40:08 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on March 01, 2024, 06:01:29 AMAs to the current round of Call submissions, the final shoe has dropped. The "your piece was not selected" message came from the Lowell Chamber Orchestra.

Did they say why?
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 01, 2024, 08:46:32 AM
Quote from: Florestan on March 01, 2024, 08:40:08 AMDid they say why?

No, and typically they do not:

Dear composer,

Once again, thanks for participating in the 2024 LCO Call-for-Scores. We are saddened that we are unable to perform your work next season, but we will be archiving your work for possible future performance if the opportunity should arise.

The judges remarked that the high level of the compositions made the decision very difficult. 
We wish you all the best luck in your future musical endeavors.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: DavidW on March 01, 2024, 08:51:31 AM
You know that they will have an extremely small number of works to choose for a season.  And they usually have themes too for each concert, so really you shouldn't take this rejection as a repudiation of any kind.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on March 01, 2024, 08:53:48 AM
Quote from: Florestan on March 01, 2024, 08:40:08 AMDid they say why?



I will be surprised if they do say anything specific.


In my experience, they are not looking for a dialogue.  If they say anything at all, it will be something vague, e.g. "It does not suit our current needs/abilities/audience's expectations/etc."


Sorry to hear about the rejection!  Just incomprehensible: it has been decades, but whenever I later heard the music by the "winner" or - for books - something the publisher did accept in a bookstore, I just had to shake my head.


The amount of kulcheral garbage lionized and promoted throughout our society condemns the taste of our age.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 01, 2024, 09:28:12 AM
Quote from: DavidW on March 01, 2024, 08:51:31 AMYou know that they will have an extremely small number of works to choose for a season.  And they usually have themes too for each concert, so really you shouldn't take this rejection as a repudiation of any kind.
No, it's really just one more on the pile.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Florestan on March 01, 2024, 11:11:50 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on March 01, 2024, 08:46:32 AMwe will be archiving your work for possible future performance if the opportunity should arise.[/font][/size][/color]

Yeah, right.

Damn'em all, Karl!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: JBS on March 01, 2024, 05:07:37 PM
Quote from: Cato on March 01, 2024, 08:53:48 AMI will be surprised if they do say anything specific.


In my experience, they are not looking for a dialogue.  If they say anything at all, it will be something vague, e.g. "It does not suit our current needs/abilities/audience's expectations/etc."


Sorry to hear about the rejection!  Just incomprehensible: it has been decades, but whenever I later heard the music by the "winner" or - for books - something the publisher did accept in a bookstore, I just had to shake my head.


The amount of kulcheral garbage lionized and promoted throughout our society condemns the taste of our age.

I would not be so harsh. As an undergraduate I had the opportunity to peruse in the university library's shelves a large quantity of literature which reached publication in the eras of Shakespeare, Milton, Pope, Austen, and Dickens. The details differed from our age, but the tendency for many of those publications to be garbage shows the taste of those eras could be just as bad and just as pervasive as ours.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on March 01, 2024, 05:55:58 PM
Quote from: JBS on March 01, 2024, 05:07:37 PMI would not be so harsh. As an undergraduate I had the opportunity to peruse in the university library's shelves a large quantity of literature which reached publication in the eras of Shakespeare, Milton, Pope, Austen, and Dickens. The details differed from our age, but the tendency for many of those publications to be garbage shows the taste of those eras could be just as bad and just as pervasive as ours.


Oh yes, every era produces garbage, but imagine an era where the works of Shakespeare, Jane Austen, et al. were never printed at all, drowned in the humidity of the ancestors of Barbara Cartland, Danielle Steele, Lilian Jackson Braun, or James Patterson, the latter now rather openly putting his name on books written (mainly?  completely?) by collaborators.

Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Dry Brett Kavanaugh on March 03, 2024, 10:47:57 AM
90 percent of my academic manuscripts are rejected at a first submission. Among them, 50 percent are eventually published after third or fourth submission. It seems that the better papers/manuscripts are more likely to be rejected.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 03, 2024, 11:17:15 AM
I know I have to keep trying. I'm really just going down the memory hole if my audience is no larger than all the nice people I know personally. Periodically, it's a challenge to shake off the accumulated rejections.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 05, 2024, 11:18:20 AM
A dear old schoolmate passed away recently (https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/mark-west-obituary?pid=206469911&fbclid=IwAR30YX3ntqDZFAFDL95c4UtVG4JCz9X1y7rKz8wmVgVQ5qJYBcd-hdSBmgo)
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Dry Brett Kavanaugh on March 05, 2024, 11:42:25 AM
I received a rejection letter this morning!  ;D
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 05, 2024, 11:50:37 AM
Quote from: Dry Brett Kavanaugh on March 05, 2024, 11:42:25 AMI received a rejection letter this morning!  ;D
Sorry, and thanks for the solidarity!
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on March 06, 2024, 08:24:45 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on March 05, 2024, 11:18:20 AMA dear old schoolmate passed away recently (https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/mark-west-obituary?pid=206469911&fbclid=IwAR30YX3ntqDZFAFDL95c4UtVG4JCz9X1y7rKz8wmVgVQ5qJYBcd-hdSBmgo)
Sorry to hear that Karl.

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on March 06, 2024, 08:27:06 AM
Quote from: Dry Brett Kavanaugh on March 03, 2024, 10:47:57 AM90 percent of my academic manuscripts are rejected at a first submission. Among them, 50 percent are eventually published after third or fourth submission. It seems that the better papers/manuscripts are more likely to be rejected.
What kinds of things do you like to write about Manibu?

And sorry about the rejection today!

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 06, 2024, 08:38:52 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on March 06, 2024, 08:24:45 AMSorry to hear that Karl.

PD
Thanks, PD. I passed by his house every day, walking to high school. I first got word from another schoolmate who lived around the block and with whom I often played chess. I was never really much good at the game.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Cato on March 06, 2024, 09:23:21 AM
Sincere condolences, Karl!  A good number of people in my life have died already, some at a shockingly young age.


Concerning rejection and audiences, I periodically remind myself of the idea of The Remnant as described by American philosopher Albert Jay Nock, whose writings I discovered 60 years ago in high school.


The title of the essay is Isaiah's Job: the author begins by looking at the life of the Old Testament prophet and emphasizing that Isaiah did not cater or pander to the masses.

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If the modern spirit, whatever that may be, is disinclined towards taking the Lord's word at its face value (as I hear is the case), we may observe that Isaiah's testimony to the character of the masses has strong collateral support from respectable Gentile authority.

Plato lived into the administration of Eubulus, when Athens was at the peak of its jazz-and-paper era, and he speaks of the Athenian masses with all Isaiah's fervency, even comparing them to a herd of ravenous wild beasts.

Curiously, too, he applies Isaiah's own word remnant to the worthier portion of Athenian society; "there is but a very small remnant," he says, of those who possess a saving force of intellect and force of character — too small, preciously as to Judea, to be of any avail against the ignorant and vicious preponderance of the masses...
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And then, what of The Remnant?



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"...Taking care of the Remnant, on the contrary, holds little promise of any such rewards. A prophet of the Remnant will not grow purse proud on the financial returns from his work, nor is it likely that he will get any great renown out of it. ...

It may be thought, then, that while taking care of the Remnant is no doubt a good job, it is not an especially interesting job because it is as a rule so poorly paid. I have my doubts about this. There are other compensations to be got out of a job besides money and notoriety, and some of them seem substantial enough to be attractive. Many jobs which do not pay well are yet profoundly interesting, as, for instance, the job of research student in the sciences is said to be; and the job of looking after the Remnant seems to me, as I have surveyed it for many years from my seat in the grandstand, to be as interesting as any that can be found in the world.


What chiefly makes it so, I think, is that in any given society the Remnant are always so largely an unknown quantity. You do not know, and will never know, more than two things about them. You can be sure of those — dead sure, as our phrase is — but you will never be able to make even a respectable guess at anything else. You do not know, and will never know, who the Remnant are, nor what they are doing or will do. Two things you do know, and no more: First, that they exist; second, that they will find you.


Except for these two certainties, working for the Remnant means working in impenetrable darkness; and this, I should say, is just the condition calculated most effectively to pique the interest of any prophet who is properly gifted with the imagination, insight and intellectual curiosity necessary to a successful pursuit of his trade....


...The other certainty which the prophet of the Remnant may always have is that the Remnant will find him. He may rely on that with absolute assurance. They will find him without his doing anything about it; in fact, if he tries to do anything about it, he is pretty sure to put them off.

He does not need to advertise for them nor resort to any schemes of publicity to get their attention. If he is a preacher or a public speaker, for example, he may be quite indifferent to going on show at receptions, getting his picture printed in the newspapers, or furnishing autobiographical material for publication on the side of "human interest." If a writer, he need not make a point of attending any pink teas, autographing books at wholesale, nor entering into any specious freemasonry with reviewers. ...

... He may be quite sure that the Remnant will make their own way to him without any (such) aids; and not only so, but if they find him employing any such aids, as I said, it is ten to one that they will smell a rat in them and will sheer off..."

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The essay is from the mid-1930's and remains, I believe, salient for all eras.


I recommend reading the entire work:


https://mises.org/mises-daily/isaiahs-job
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Dry Brett Kavanaugh on March 06, 2024, 10:09:45 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on March 06, 2024, 08:27:06 AMWhat kinds of things do you like to write about Manibu?

And sorry about the rejection today!

PD


I teach and research political parties, presidential elections, public finance, white supremacy, statistics, etc.

I even don't know if the rejection is a good or bad thing.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Dry Brett Kavanaugh on March 06, 2024, 10:11:52 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on March 05, 2024, 11:18:20 AMA dear old schoolmate passed away recently (https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/mark-west-obituary?pid=206469911&fbclid=IwAR30YX3ntqDZFAFDL95c4UtVG4JCz9X1y7rKz8wmVgVQ5qJYBcd-hdSBmgo)

I am very sorry to hear that, Karl.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on March 06, 2024, 10:28:14 AM
Quote from: Dry Brett Kavanaugh on March 06, 2024, 10:09:45 AMI teach and research political parties, presidential elections, public finance, white supremacy, statistics, etc.

I even don't know if the rejection is a good or bad thing.
Oh, interesting!  I heard a fascinating interview of Steve Inskeep about Abraham Lincoln not too long ago [It might have been a rebroadcast.]  He wrote a book called:  Differ We Must:  How Lincoln Succeeded in a Divided America which was very apropos to what's been going on in America--particularly these days (yet again).

PD
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 06, 2024, 02:39:59 PM
I heard this (in my inner ear) last Sunday.
Title: Re: Henning's Headquarters
Post by: Karl Henning on March 12, 2024, 07:27:11 PM
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