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[Karl Henning]

Wow! That's beautiful. The voicings are splendid. The melodies really soar. It makes me want to want to attempt composing a similar piece. I hope there's a performance in the future!

Thanks!

[Karl Henning]

Upon the joint suggestion of Carol and Peter, I've made a start on a new flute duet. I'm one minute in.

https://audio.com/karl-henning-1/audio/op178-no2-a-dance-floor-for-the-introverted-1-apr

[Karl Henning]

And well, since I just pardoned myself for seeming to procrastinate on the Op. 199, I made some headway tonight on the Op. 197. My first thought was a Fantasia on "A Laugh for Rory" (a number which Kirk wrote and played for his infant son, and a track which my parakeet enjoys) for the Recorders, which I might then adapt for the Henning Ensemble. I immediately perceived that if I kept to that thought, it would be a piece too challenging for the recorders, and of insufficient interest for the, erm, Henningtonians (a barbarous neologism coined by Peter, but which seems to stick around.) I therefore resolved to write two distinct pieces, both based on the same Rahsaan Roland Kirk number, but each tailored to its proper group.

A little more work, and ready to proceed.

https://audio.com/karl-henning-1/audio/op197-fantasia-on-a-theme-by-rahsaan-roland-kirk-1-apr

[Szykneij]

I may have mentioned that the Lutheran parish with which I've come to affiliate myself is engaged in combining with the parish in Malden. Malden is joining many other communities in having a Porch Fest. My friend Greta plays in a recorder ensemble, and they're considering playing for the Porch Fest, so I'm going to arrange a couple of my pieces to suit: Surfing an Earthquake (for three recorders) and Yesterday's Snow (for three recorders and bassoon.)

A little bit late, but I saw this article in yesterday's Boston Globe. A subscription is needed, so a link wouldn't work, but I snagged a couple of sections that I hope are readable. Porchfests are a great return to the past when music was a social activity engaged in by friends and family, but like anything else, it can get out of control.

[Karl Henning]

A little bit late, but I saw this article in yesterday's Boston Globe. A subscription is needed, so a link wouldn't work, but I snagged a couple of sections that I hope are readable. Porchfests are a great return to the past when music was a social activity engaged in by friends and family, but like anything else, it can get out of control.

For several reasons, I don't think the recorder ensemble will be involved in Porchfest. So, really, it has simply proved an occasion for me to supply them with some Henningmusick.

[Karl Henning]

My yoga mat and blocks arrived this week, so I've registered for two yoga classes at the library this month.

[Karl Henning]

Moving along with the Op. 197
https://audio.com/karl-henning-1/audio/op197-fantasia-on-a-theme-by-rahsaan-roland-kirk-2-apr

[Karl Henning]

About five minutes now.

Op197 Fantasia on a Theme by Rahsaan Roland Kirk 3 Apr | Music by Karl Henning | Listen on audio.com

[Karl Henning]

Check no. 2 has arrived.

About five minutes now.

Op197 Fantasia on a Theme by Rahsaan Roland Kirk 3 Apr | Music by Karl Henning | Listen on audio.com

[Karl Henning]

Nudged it just past two minutes.
Op178 No2 A Dance Floor for the Introverted 3 Apr | Music by Karl Henning | Listen on audio.com

[Karl Henning]

Got out for some air.

[Karl Henning]

On Tuesday, 8 April at 12:15 we present:
Hooch at the Hop?
Music of Karl Henning

Music for the Un-Hip Hop, Op. 178 (première)
Surfing an Earthquake, Op. 190 (première)
Snootful of Hooch, Op. 159a (première)
Yesterday's Snow, Op. 160a
Amorphous and Forward-Looking, Op. 196 (première)
Fantasy on When Jesus Wept, Op. 162a (première)

Carol Epple, C Flute and Piccolo
Peter H. Bloom, C and Alto Flutes
Dan Zupan, Flute and Clarinets
Attend in person at King's Chapel:
Tremont & School Streets
Or watch/listen to the livestream:

Tuesday Recitals - KING'S CHAPEL

[Der lächelnde Schatten]

Got out for some air.

Looking good, Karl! I'm happy to see that you're doing well. Hoping good fortunate continues to smile upon you.

[Der lächelnde Schatten]

Here is perhaps a curious question for you @Karl Henning, but which one of your compositions had the longest gestation period? White Nights perhaps?

[Karl Henning]

Here is perhaps a curious question for you @Karl Henning, but which one of your compositions had the longest gestation period? White Nights perhaps?

Absolutely White Nights, by a margin measured in years.

[Karl Henning]

After that, probably the Mass. I started by writing the Kyrie for Paul, just as a stand-alone Kyrie, with no intent at first to write a complete Mass.

[Der lächelnde Schatten]

Absolutely White Nights, by a margin measured in years.

After that, probably the Mass. I started by writing the Kyrie for Paul, just as a stand-alone Kyrie, with no intent at first to write a complete Mass.

Oh, that's interesting, indeed. How long did take you compose your Mass? And, yes, I knew by looking at your opus list that White Nights was quite a long gestation. Glad you got it done nevertheless!

[Karl Henning]

Oh, that's interesting, indeed. How long did take you compose your Mass? And, yes, I knew by looking at your opus list that White Nights was quite a long gestation. Glad you got it done nevertheless!

I finished the Kyrie in July of 2012. I did not immediately bend my thought to a complete Mass. And in fact, I composed the rest of the movements out of order. Last of all was the Gloria, which I finished in June of 2016. Triad gave an excellent performance of the Gloria, but unfortunately, that is a document I do not have.

[Der lächelnde Schatten]

I finished the Kyrie in July of 2012. I did not immediately bend my thought to a complete Mass. And in fact, I composed the rest of the movements out of order. Last of all was the Gloria, whichI finished in June of 2016. Triad gave an excellent performance of the Gloria, but unfortunately, that is a document I do not have.

Very cool. Hopefully, there will be a full performance of your Mass in the future. And please do record it.

[Karl Henning]

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