A duet for wind and piano.
Program note: The give and take, push and pull in a dance of love. – RW
Message Exchange
A duet for solo wind and marimba in two continuous movements.
I. That’s What I Heard
II. Are You Sure?
(Video features the US premiere performed by Transient Canvas at 2021 SCI Online Convention, Concert No. 6, Amy Advocat, bass clarinet and Matt Sharrock, marimba)
The version for bassoon and marimba was performed by Ensemble 337 (Jacqueline and Christopher Wilson) at the FOCAM: Festival of Contemporary Artists in Music, WSU Pullman, WA.
Just Beyond Reach
Program Note: Composed near the end of my mother’s long descent into dementia, in bearing witness to the widening gap extending beyond reach, I sought an emotional release through music – in wordless reflection and acceptance. – RW
Afternoon Reflections – for wind or brass
Audio is a home studio recording by Guido Arbonelli, bass clarinet. Versions are available through Buy the Score purchase link.
Perusal copy displayed is the bassoon version.