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SUMMARY:“Chansons de la Nature pour la Clarinette”\, by Jenni Brandon\, Performed by Hilary Lowery At The Music by Women Festival 2022
DESCRIPTION:Chansons de la Nature pour la Clarinette\, by Jenni Brandon\, performed by Hilary Lowery\, Clarinet (Bemidji State University) at The Music by Women Festival 2022 on March 5\, 2022\, concert 13 in the Kossen Auditorium at 2:30 PM. The concert is available for viewing on YouTube at Music by Women Festival 2022 – Concert 13 – YouTube \nThe festival is the sixth annual international Music by Women Festival will be held March 3-5\, 2022\, on the campus of the Mississippi University for Women. The festival featured concerts of new and historic music written by women composers historically as well as in the present day. \nChansons de la Nature pour la Clarinette tells a story about nature as told by the clarinet’s agile voice. The French titles and basis of the pieces were inspired by the lyrical and pastoral quality of the French language and the images it invokes. The piece is also inspired by the images presented in Aesop’s fables (and Jean de la Fontain’s retelling of them); in particular\, the movement “Le Lièvre et la Tortue” tells of the slow tortoise beating the fast hare with his patience and determination. Both creatures are represented in this movement\, from the plodding of the tortoise to the quick movements of the hare. \nThe other movements also represent a variety of characters and situations from these famous fables. “Le Poisson” darts\, “Le Papillon” flutters and floats\, “L’étoile” shimmers in the night sky\, nature ‘dances’\, and “Le Serpent” is slippery and quick.  Each movement is short\, but just long enough to evoke a story and create a ‘song of nature’ for the clarinet. \nI. Les Oiseaux\nII. Le Poisson\nIII. Le Papillon\nIV. Le Lièvre et La Tortue\nV. L’Etoile\nVI. Dansez!\nVII. Le Serpent \n  \nMusic by Women Festival 2022 – Concert 13 – YouTube \nSelections from The Sun is Love …..…………………………….……Gwyneth Walker (b. 1947)\nCircling the Sun\nQuietness\nA Waterbird (Flying into the Sun) \nDeborah Popham\, soprano (Sam Houston State University)\nILonka Rus\, piano (Sam Houston State University) \nSonata for Cello………………….………………………………………………..……Olga Harris\n(Tennessee State University) \nDeidre Emerson\, cello (Tennessee State University)\nJonathan Levin\, piano \nChansons de la Nature pour la Clarinette………………………………….Jenni Brandon (b. 1977)\nLes Oiseaux (The Birds)\nLe Poisson (The Fish)\nLe Papillon (The Butterfly)\nLe Lièvre et la Tortue (The Hare and the Tortoise)\nL’Etoile (The Star)\nDansez! (Dance!)\nLe Serpent (The Snake) \nHilary Lowery\, clarinet (Bemidji State University) \nPer la più vaga e bella…………….……………………………………………. Francesca Caccini\nGià la notte s’avvicina…………………..………………………………………….Isabella Colbran \nKate Fehan\, soprano (Butler University)\nJonathan Levin\, piano \nBolts of Loving Thunder……………………………………………………………Missy Mazzoli \nSandra Coursey\, piano (Bowling Green State University) \nNight Crossing ……………………………………………………………….I’lana Sandra Cotton \nHeather Killmeyer\, English horn (East Tennessee State University)\nLisa Perry\, bass clarinet (East Tennessee State University)\nJonathan Levin\, piano \nWhat we do with the ashes… …………………………………………………………Hannah Rice\nOur house is on fire. (Louisiana State University)\nA movement is only people moving.\nRise!\nThe truth will set you free.\nWe can create transformational action. \nJamie Reimer\, soprano (University of Nebraska-Lincoln)\nStacie Haneline\, piano (University of Nebraska at Omaha) \n“Chansons de la Nature pour la Clarinette” is available for purchase on Jenni Brandon’s website at the following link “Chansons de la Nature pour la Clarinette”. \n 
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/chansons-de-la-nature-pour-la-clarinette-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-hilary-lowery-at-the-music-by-women-festival-2022/
LOCATION:Mississippi University for Women\, 1100 College Street\, Columbus\, MS\, 39701\, United States
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SUMMARY:“We Are Home” by Jenni Brandon Performed by Vox Grata In Concert
DESCRIPTION:Vox Grata presents “We Are Home” for SSAA\, piano\, and percussion by Jenni Brandon. The performance is an online concert on March 6\, 2022\, 5:00 pm central time. Vox Grata sings concert programs that directly benefit the needs of women in the Nashville community. This performance supports Epic Girl\, Inc.\, a Nashville area nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower girls to reach their full potential through educational programs\, mentoring\, counseling\, and community activities. The concert is available for viewing on YouTube at Virtual concert\, “Sing to Me of Home\,” March 2022 – YouTube \nFor information about their performances\, contact Vox Grata at voxgratainfo@gmail.com or fill out the form at this link (https://voxgrata.com/contact/ ) \nVox Grata is comprised of joyful women who\, out of gratitude for the fullness of their own lives\, possess a desire to sing together for the benefit of others. The group performs repertoire that expresses a uniquely feminine spirit\, especially works that promote the best interests of women in society. \nVox Femina Los Angeles commissioned We Are Home (SSAA choir\, percussion\, piano sheet music) under the direction of Dr. Iris Levine. Iris approached me to write this piece to fit onto their themed concert “Half the Sky: Hear Our Voices”\, and in particular to fit the section of the concert that spoke of “Home”. Because this would be a very personal piece for Vox\, I asked Iris to have the women write me stories\, poems\, haikus\, and anything else that helped them describe what “home” meant to them in singing with Vox. What I got was an incredible collection of texts\, written from the heart\, about their experiences and the joy that came from being a part of this singing community. I began to take phrases\, words\, and ideas from these texts and draw them together to create the text that is used in this piece. Although I wrote the final text\, it is a compilation of the voices of these women. More universally\, however\, this piece reflects what it means to be a part of a community – to share something important and to come “home”. \nThe premiere of this work took place on Saturday\, March 22\, 2014\, at Zipper Concert Hall at the Colburn School of Music in Los Angeles\, California. It was an honor to write this piece for Iris and the women of Vox. \nWe Are Home\nText and inspiration by the Women of Vox Femina\nCompiled and arranged by Jenni Brandon \nWe are\nSinging for the soul and songs our mothers taught us.\nWe are\nDancing in between passion\, love\, and empathy. \nWe are\nFinding comfort in things\nfar more vast and eternal than us\, \nWe are everything possible. \nWe are\nImpassioned\, thoughtful\, kind\, and strong\,\nWe are\nWoman\, friend\, chosen sisters. \nWe are\nA kaleidoscope of women’s voices\nOffering serenity and comfort\,\nWe are home. \nA safe haven\,\nRefuge from the outside world.\nSanctuary. \nWe are home. \nWe Are Home (for SSAA\, piano\, and percussion sheet music  is available on Jenni’s website at We Are Home – SSAA choir\, percussion\, piano sheet music (jennibrandon.com)
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/we-are-home-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-vox-grata-in-concert/
LOCATION:Vox Grata\, Nashville\, TN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Colored Stones by Jenni Brandon Performed by Fernando Zuniga Chanto\, Universidad de Costa Rica
DESCRIPTION:Colored Stones for solo bassoon\, by Jenni Brandon was performed by Fernando Zuniga Chanto\, at the Universidad de Costa Rica\, March 8\, 2022\, 7:00 p.m. in Cullell Hall. You can view the performance on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJFRHR9ic0I. \nDr Chanto obtained his academic degrees at the University of Arizona (DMA in bassoon performance)\, Baylor University (MM in bassoon and piano performance)\, and at the University of Costa Rica (Bachelor’s and Baccalaureate in bassoon and piano performance). He has served as bassoonist for the University of Costa Rica Symphony Orchestra\, Baylor Symphony\, Baylor Wind Ensemble\, Waco Symphony Orchestra\, Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra and Arizona Symphony Orchestra. He has collaborated with the National Symphony Orchestra of Costa Rica and the Waco Symphony Orchestra. He is currently the professor of bassoon at the School of Musical Arts of the University of Costa Rica. \nColored Stones for solo bassoon tells the story of three stones: smoky quartz\, lapis lazuli\, and tiger’s eye. Some cultures and spiritual practices believe these stones have powerful qualities such as the ability to heal\, protect\, and offer spiritual guidance. The bassoon explores these beautiful stones’ unique qualities. \nSmoky Quartz – An incredibly grounding stone\, this smoky brown stone transforms and diffuses negative energy. The bassoon changes from a sense of grounding to playfulness\, exploring this balance of energy. In the end\, it always finds its way back to telling the story of the grounding quality of the stone. \nLapis Lazuli — Prized for its colors\, this deep blue stone was used by kings and queens in paintings and ceremonial robes. Believed to help foster truthful expression and communication\, it supports the immune system and brings peace. The bassoon explores the luxurious blue color\, mixing in flashes of gold found in the stone. \nTiger’s Eye – Tiger’s eye\, a golden brown to deep red stone\, is very grounding and can bring luck and ward off evil. The bassoon is sometimes “protective and seeing\,” moving quickly to remove the look of the “evil eye” and other times moving dreamily through an ancient landscape of protective energy. \nIt was an honor to be chosen as the winner of the 2014 Bassoon Chamber Music Composition Competition and to have this work premiered by Susan Nelson. \nThis work is available for purchase through Imagine Music Publishing.
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/colored-stones-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-fernando-zuniga-chanto-universidad-de-costa-rica/
LOCATION:Universidad de Costa Rica\, San José\, San Pedro Montes de Oca\, 11501\, Costa Rica
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SUMMARY:The Wildflower Quintet\, by Jenni Brandon\, Performed by The Cosmo Reeds In Milwaukee Wisconsin
DESCRIPTION:The Wildflower Quintet\, by Jenni Brandon\, was performed by The Cosmo Reeds in Milwaukee\, Wisconsin on March 11\, 2022\, 7:30 pm in the Music Recital Hall\, Peck School for The Arts. The performance was part of the Milwaukee Saxophone Studios Chamber Music Ensembles. You can listen to the performance on YouTube at https://youtu.be/HE5G7xf9V0o. \n“The Cosmo Reed quintet is an all-female ensemble that was formed in Milwaukee\, WI. The mission of the ensemble is to highlight the works of underrepresented composers and bring greater attention to the reed quintet repertoire. The Cosmo Reed Quintet has most recently performed as an opening act for Ogni Suono at the Jan Serr studio. Other performances include performing at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Still Waters United Methodist Church. The ensemble has recently competed in the MTNA chamber division.(Music Teachers National Association)” \nThe five movements of The Wildflower Quintet for Reed Quintet (Oboe/English horn\, Clarinet\, Soprano/Alto Saxophone\, Bass Clarinet\, Bassoon) are based on the imagery from several poems by Bette Woolsey Castro\, a friend of Lady Bird Johnson who founded the Wildflower Center in Texas. This work\, as The Wildflower Trio for oboe\, bassoon\, and piano\, was commissioned by the College of Fine Arts of the University of Texas at Austin to honor the life and environmental work of Lady Bird Johnson. \nIn this newly re-imagined version for Reed Quintet that was commissioned\, recorded\, and premiered by the Kalliope Quintet\, the colors of the quintet add additional voices to the many wildflowers in Texas and across the United States. These instruments help to paint a broad picture of colors\, shapes\, and majesty of the flowers\, and continue to honor the legacy and work of Mrs. Johnson. The movements are: \nI. Wildflowers\nII. Wild Rose and Butterfly\nIII. The Hummingbird\nIV. Indian Paintbrush\nV. Summer Garden \nThe Wildflower Quintet\, by Jenni Brandon is available for purchase at the following link: The Wildflower Quintet for Reed Quintet (jennibrandon.com) \n 
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/the-wildflower-quintet-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-the-cosmo-reeds-in-milwaukee-wisconsin/
LOCATION:University of Wisconsin\, Peck School for The Arts\, Music Recital Hall\, Room 175 | 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Sequoia Trio by Jenni Brandon Performed by The Sylvan Winds in New York City
DESCRIPTION:The Sequoia Trio\, by Jenni Brandon\, was performed by The Sylvan Winds at their Women of Note concert\, at Christ & St. Stephen’s Church\, 120 West 69th Street\, New York City\, NY on Sunday\, March 13\, 2022\, at 4:00 PM. The members of the Sylvan Winds are Svjetlana Abalin\, flute; Kathy Halvorson\, oboe; Nuno Antunes\, clarinet; Gina Cuffari\, bassoon; and Zohar Schondorf\, horn.  \nHailed by The New York Times for “venturesome programming and stylishness of performance\,” the Sylvan Winds has performed throughout the United States and abroad. The ensemble has established a reputation as one of the city’s most versatile chamber music ensembles and has received many honors\, including an invitation to perform at the New York Governor’s Arts Awards. Dedicated to exploring the entire body of literature for wind instruments\, the ensemble has consistently earned audience and critical acclaim. \nThe program for the concert is: \nCynthia folio (b. 1954)                    Seven Aphorisms (2001) \nJenni Brandon (b. 1977)                   The Sequoia Trio (2009) for oboe\, clarinet & bassoon \nClaude Arrieu (1900-1990)             Quintet in C \nElizabeth Brown (b. 1953)              Pentalogue (2021) \nGrazyna Baczewicz (1909-1969)   Quintet for Wind Instruments (1933) \nThis concert is made possible\, in part\, with support from the New York State Council on the Arts & the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. \nTickets: $25\, $15 seniors/students\, $10 children (6-17) \nTickets available at https://www.sylvanwinds.com or at the door \nFor reservations\, please call 212 / 662-0433 \nOr email sylvanwinds@att.net \nI returned from a trip to Sequoia National Park in July of 2008 and was inspired by the great trees. I knew that these would be the basis for the new work\, and in searching for a voice of these great trees I turned to the words of John Muir for inspiration. \nEach movement of The Sequoia Trio takes a quote about Sequoia trees from John Muir’s book The Yosemite and uses it to inspire the music. The opening waving pattern creates the gentle breeze as the growth of the tree starts in the bassoon\, moving through the clarinet and is carried all the way to the top of the tree through the oboe. Movement two is sassy and jazzy\, describing the kind of resilient attitude that young trees must maintain to survive. “The Three Graces” plays on the idea of the three instruments in the ensemble and Muir’s own reference to Greek mythology. Finally\, in “The Noble Trees” the instruments play a hymn-like tribute to the largest living things on earth. The two “Tree Interludes” represent the individual voice of a tree and its story. \nI. Sequoiadendron giganteum: The Big Tree\n“Southward the giants become more and more irrepressibly jubilant\, heaving their massive crowns into the sky from every ridge and slope\, waving onward in graceful compliance with the complicated topography of the region.” \nTree Interlude One \nMovement II. “A crowd of hopeful young trees and saplings…” \n“But here for every old storm-beaten giant there are many in their prime and for each of these a crowd of hopeful young trees and saplings\, growing vigorously on moraines\, rocky ledges\, along water courses and meadows.” \nIII. The Three Graces\n“Groups of two or three (sequoias) are often found standing close together…They are called “loving couples\,” “three graces\,” etc… By the time they are full-grown their trunks will touch and crowd against each other…” \nTree Interlude Two \nMovement IV. The Noble Trees \n“…the Big Trees (sequoia gigantean)\, the king of all the conifers in the world\, ‘the noblest of the noble race.’” \nThis piece was written during my composer residency with the Vientos Trio during 2008-2009. \nThis work appears on two CDs: \nSongs Of California: Music For Winds And Piano\, released by Jenni Brandon \nFrom Earth & Sky: Music Of Jenni Brandon on the Blue Griffin Recording label \n– Quotes taken from The Yosemite\, 1912\nby John Muir\nText is in the public domain.
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/the-sequoia-trio-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-the-sylvan-winds-in-new-york-city/
LOCATION:Christ & St. Stephen’s Church\, 120 West 69th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Wildflower Quintet\, by Jenni Brandon\, Performed by The Kalliope Reed Quintet at The Cultural Center of Cape Cod
DESCRIPTION:The Wildflower Quintet\, by Jenni Brandon\, performed by The Kalliope Reed Quintet at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod\, Massachusetts\, March 19\, 2022\, 7:30 PM EST. The Cultural Center performance is at 307 Old Main St\, South Yarmouth\, MA 02664\, (508) 394-7100. For more details\, visit the Center’s website. Tickets ($25) at www.cultural-center.org or by calling 508-394-7100. COVID restrictions are in force. \nKalliope’s program will feature both female and non-binary composers\, including such works as: \nThis — Francine Trester (reflecting on her personal experience of the pandemic) \nThaw — Becky Turro (portraying a trip to Acadia National Park in March 2017) \nWildflower Quintet — Jenni Brandon (reflecting the work of Ladybird Johnson) \nThe Wildflower Quintet for Reed Quintet (Oboe/English horn\, Clarinet\, Soprano/Alto Saxophone\, Bass Clarinet\, Bassoon)\, is a re-imagining of Jenni’s work The Wildflower Trio (oboe\, bassoon\, piano). It was commissioned in 2004 by the College of Fine Arts of the University of Texas at Austin to honor and celebrate the life and environmental work of Lady Bird Johnson. The Reed Quintet version was commissioned by Kalliope Reed Quintet. The inspiration for the piece came from a poetry book written by one of Mrs. Johnson’s friends\, Bette Woolsey Castro. Her book\, The Wildflower\, was inspired by the opening of Lady Bird’s Wildflower Research Center in Austin\, Texas\, and contains a collection of poems about wildflowers and nature. \nThe five movements of The Wildflower Quintet for Reed Quintet (Oboe/English horn\, Clarinet\, Soprano/Alto Saxophone\, Bass Clarinet\, Bassoon) are based on the imagery from several poems by Bette Woolsey Castro. \n\nWildflowers\nWild Rose and Butterfly\nThe Hummingbird\nIndian Paintbrush\nSummer Garden\n\nIn this newly re-imagined version for Reed Quintet that was commissioned\, recorded\, and premiered by the Kalliope Quintet\, the colors of the quintet add additional voices to the many wildflowers in Texas and across the United States. These instruments help to paint a broad picture of colors\, shapes\, and majesty of the flowers\, and continue to honor the legacy and work of Mrs. Johnson.
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/the-wildflower-quintet-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-the-kalliope-reed-quintet-at-the-cultural-center-of-cape-cod/
LOCATION:Cultural Center of Cape Cod\, 307 Old Main St\, South Yarmouth\, 02664\, United States
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SUMMARY:Shades of Violet\, by Jenni Brandon\, Performed by The Natonya Duo of Natalie Groom – Clarinet And Tonya Burton – Viola
DESCRIPTION:Shades of Violet\, by Jenni Brandon\, performed by the Natonya Duo of Natalie Groom – clarinet And Tonya Burton – viola at the Montpelier Arts Center March 20\, 2022\, at 3:00p.m. The Montpelier Arts Center is found at 9652 Muirkirk Road\, Laurel\, Maryland 20708. \nBrought together by their passion to advocate for greater gender diversity in classical music programming\, Natalie Groom and Tonya Burton began collaborating in 2019. They started with iconic works by English composer Rebecca Clarke and American composer Jenni Brandon. Based in College Park\, MD\, their 2022 season includes contemporary works\, folk songs\, and Classical era pieces. \nShades of Violet for Clarinet in B-flat and Viola (JB 146) explores the complexities of the color violet throughout history as told by the Clarinet and Viola. \nThe title for Shades of Violet came about during a phone call with Elizabeth Crawford – clarinet and Katrin Meidell – viola. We were discussing this new work and their ensemble’s name “Violet” and the phrase “shades of violet” was mentioned. I loved this phrase and knew it would inspire the work\, plus pay homage to this new ensemble’s namesake! \nWhen I started to research the color violet I found many interesting facts about this color. It is a “true” color in that it has its own set of wavelengths on the spectrum of visible light – between blue and invisible ultraviolet. It also has a lot of other meanings throughout history\, encompassing spiritually\, emotions of love and passion\, and physical manifestations of the color. I wanted to portray these “shades of violet” not just from the color spectrum\, but what it has meant to people symbolically. I made a list of what I found when I researched this color\, and many of these words or phrases that inspired me during the creation of this work appear as descriptions of sections in the score: \nMeditation\nInspiration\nImagination\nPassionate\nUnion of Body and Soul\nOriginal\nUnconditional love\nMental balance and stability\nDelicate\nCrown Chakra\nDignity\nCompassion\nVain\nExtravagance\nFlighty \nIn some ways this work is a love story – two instruments seeking passion\, inspiration\, union\, unconditional love. We reach this union toward the end of the piece\, represented through the higher registers of both instruments– a push and pull of harmonies and shades of violet that I think represent the complexities of what the color Violet represents. \nIt was an honor to write this work for the inaugural season of Violet. This work was premiered in February 2018 and appears on Violet’s debut album. \nShades of Violet is available for purchase on Jenni’s website at Shades of Violet for Clarinet in B-flat and Viola – Jenni Brandon.
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/shades-of-violet-by-jenni-brandon-performed-by-the-natonya-duo-of-natalie-groom-clarinet-and-tonya-burton-viola/
LOCATION:Montpelier Arts Center\, 9652 Muirkirk Road\, Laurel\, MD\, United States
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SUMMARY:Colored Stones\, Movement III\, Tiger’s Eye\, Performed by Kristin Wolfe Jensen With The Miro Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Jenni Brandon’s Colored Stones\, Movement III\, Tiger’s Eye\, performed by Kristin Wolfe Jensen. The Miro Quartet with Professor Jensen are in concert on Friday\, March 25\, 2022\, 7:00 PM at the San Fernando Cathedral\, 115 Main Plaza\, San Antonio\, Texas\, 78205. This performance is part of the 8th Annual International Music Festival by Musical Bridges Around the World.  \nMusical Bridges Around the World is a multicultural arts organization focused on education and creating one-of-a-kind performances by internationally renowned artists for the benefit of the general public and underserved youth and elderly communities\, while fostering San Antonio’s reputation as a cosmopolitan cultural center. All the organization’s public performances are free! What makes our programming unique is the pairing of Grammy-Award winning artists with folk\, classical and jazz musicians across genres. \nThe Miró Quartet is one of America’s most celebrated string quartets and became the first ensemble ever to be awarded an Avery Fisher Career Grant\, is joined by Kristen Jensen Wolfe\, professor of Bassoon at the University of Texas at the Austin Butler School of Music.  The Miro Quartet features Daniel Ching — violin\, John Largess – viola\, William Fedkenheuer – violin\, Joshua Gindele – cello with Kristen Wolfe Jensen — bassoon. \nThe program is: \nThe Lark \nFriday 25 March 2022 \n7:00 PM \nSan Fernando Cathedral \nColored Stones for solo bassoon tells the story of three stones: smoky quartz\, lapis lazuli\, and tiger’s eye. Some cultures and spiritual practices believe these stones have powerful qualities such as the ability to heal\, protect\, and offer spiritual guidance. The bassoon explores these beautiful stones’ unique qualities. \nSmoky Quartz – An incredibly grounding stone\, this smoky brown stone transforms and diffuses negative energy. The bassoon changes from a sense of grounding to playfulness\, exploring this balance of energy. In the end\, it always finds its way back to telling the story of the grounding quality of the stone. \nLapis Lazuli — Prized for its colors\, this deep blue stone was used by kings and queens in paintings and ceremonial robes. Believed to help foster truthful expression and communication\, it supports the immune system and brings peace. The bassoon explores the luxurious blue color\, mixing in flashes of gold found in the stone. \nTiger’s Eye – Tiger’s eye\, a golden brown to deep red stone\, is very grounding and can bring luck and ward off evil. The bassoon is sometimes “protective and seeing\,” moving quickly to remove the look of the “evil eye” and other times moving dreamily through an ancient landscape of protective energy. \nIt was an honor to be chosen as the winner of the 2014 Bassoon Chamber Music Composition Competition and to have this work premiered by Susan Nelson. \nThis work is available for purchase through Imagine Music Publishing.
URL:https://jennibrandon.com/event/colored-stones-movement-iii-tigers-eye-performed-by-kristin-wolfe-jensen-with-the-miro-quartet/
LOCATION:San Fernando Cathedral\, 115 Main Plaza\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, United States
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