Meditation for clarinet
and (optional) signal processing (1989)
by Bruce Christian Bennett
Hear Meditation: meditation.mp3
(MP3)
Download the score: meditation.pdf
Meditation for solo clarinet and
electronic shadow, is a calm, introspective. The clarinet reflects upon its
own sound in the in the form of a palindrome and gently shapes every note, one
graceful thought, with care and subtle caress. The acoustic clarinet is representative
of the corporeal self and the electronics—quieter and more distant than
the actual sound of clarinet—represents the spiritual or the realm of pure
thought.
Performance History
- premiere, 13 March 1992 at the
San Francisco Conservatory of Music: Charles Messersmith, clarinet
- 18 April 1993 at the San Francisco
Conservatory of Music: Charles Messersmith, clarinet
- 20 April 1996 at Hertz Hall in
Berkeley: Devin Tau, clarinet
- 22 February, 2003 NOW Festival,
Pleasant Hill, California: Matt Ingalls, clarinet
- 25 April 2004, Faculty Recital,
Tulane University: Katie Sejba