Working backwards, Peter and Carol are encouraging me, with a set of six Duos by Robt Muczynski in mind, to build a set of three pieces with Music for the Un-Hip Hop as the first of the triptych. In other words, finding this piece of mine at once a toothy challenge and (I quote) “fun to play,” they demand more, I’ll say it again: these are the sort of talented, receptive collaborators of whom every composer dreams. Clearly, the mission is to re-nominate the Hop Op. 178 № 1, and let there be two duets more. Today’s Henning Ensemble rehearsal was excellent, and we are in fantastic shape for the April concert (a week from tomorrow, that is.)
Last night, I finished adapting Surfing an Earthquake for four bass clarinets, for Improbable Beasts. The custodian of one of the said beasts has responded with a most gratifying warmth. I am hoping that the Chief Wrangler of the menagerie likes it, as well.
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