Bloggiversary

Music is no different from opium.
— The Ayatollah Khomeini

. . . he makes the sound that beards make
when used for straining soup.
— Viv Stanshall (of the Bonzo Dog Doo/Dah Band),
“My Brother Makes the Noises for the Talkies”

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Started the blog a year ago today. In this time, I have newly composed:

1. stars & guitars for bass flute & harp
2. two pieces for cello ensemble, Marginalia & Après-lullaby
3. two pieces for flute & clarinet duo, Heedless Watermelon & All the Birds in Mondrian’s Cage

I have arranged:

1. Lutosławski’s Lullaby for cello ensemble
2. Heedless Watermelon for viola & cello

. . . and made modifications to the trumpet original of The Angel Who Bears a Flaming Sword.

I’ve made a good start on a new orchestral piece.

I’ve played four recitals, and have a fifth scheduled shortly.

Lux Nova Press have prepared editions of Out in the Sun and Bless the Lord, O My Soul.

Perhaps the blog is a success, perhaps the blog is not much of a success. However that question may hang, I’m pleased with my music-making this year, and pleased to have it reflected on the blog. I shall consider that success enough at present.