Duo for Alto Saxophone and Drum Set written for Patchwork (Noa Even and Stephen Klunk). Premiere performance on 03/01/2014 at Kent State University's Ludwig Recital Hall.

Vermilion

Phil Pierick, alto saxophone
Intermusica Blasorchester

live recording

Concert Suite - William Bolcom

A recent recording I did of Wings by composer Joan Tower.

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Composer Note:

Wings (1981) was written for my friend and colleague Laura Flax, who premiered the piece at her recital in Merkin Hall (New York City) on December 14, 1981. The image behind the piece is one of a large bird—perhaps a falcon—at times flying very high gliding along the thermal currents, barely moving. At other moments, the bird goes into elaborate flight patterns that loop around, diving downwards, gaining tremendous speeds.

—Joan Tower

Joan Tower: WINGS

Performed by Patchwork
Noa Even, saxophone
Stephen Klunk, drum set

Breathe explores the complexity of human breath, at times quiet and relaxed, or quiet yet shallow and troubled, and of course, at times loud and labored.

Breathe was commissioned by Patchwork, consisting of Noa Even on saxophone and Stephen Klunk on drum set.

Joan Tower: WINGS

Kevin Norton

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