Nocturne
for vocal ensemble and five instruments
| Duration: | 9 minutes | |
| Instrumentation: | 12 Singers (SATB), Soprano Saxophone, Clarinet, Harp Guitar and Percussion |
Program notes:
While writing the Nocturne, I was inspired by the summer nights in the Berkshires. The whispering woods, the flickering lights, choirs of insects and the moon reflected over the lake - all found their way to the score in a form of musical impression. The score calls for twelve singers (with individual parts), soprano saxophone, clarinet, guitar, harp and percussion which are used here less for melodic/harmonic possibilities than as brushes - creating spots, clouds, shadows and beams of sounds. Nocturne was written at the invitation by Tamara Brooks and is dedicated to her.
| Year composed: | 1999 | |
| Text: | Vocalize |
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| Written for: | Tamara Brooks |
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| Premiere performance: | 8 March, 2000 Boston, MA, USA New England Conservatory Chamber Singers Eric Hewitt, soprano Saxophone Rob Hadesbeck, clarinet Ted Stefan, guitar Jun Yoo, harp Seth McConnell, percussion Tamara Brooks, conductor |
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| Reviews: | The Boston Globe | |
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