31 July
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07/29/2017 ClarinetFest® 2017, Day 4: The Music of Eric Mandat The Music of Eric Mandat recital was performed at 2:00 pm on Saturday, July 29, 2017. Most of the performers were Mandat’s current or former students. The recital began with Kristine Dizon’s performance of “I. Portent” and Wesley Ferreira’s performance of “II. Sway” and “III. Bop” from TriColor Capers. The performers excellently performed the unique colors and unconventional techniques characteristic of Mandat’s compositions. Next, Gregory Oakes performed Folk Songs. The first movement, “Spirited; as if from a distant Appalachian hill,” really sounded as if it were being played in another room offstage. The clarity of this movement was contrasted byRead More →

29 July
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Thursday, July 27, 2017 Kinan Azmeh made his debut appearance at ClarinetFest® with his longtime duo partner, pianist Dinuk Wijeratne on July 27, 2017 at 4:30 pm. George and Lynn Reeder of Rovner Ligatures sponsored the performance. Azmeh and Wijeratne performed mostly original compositions that were influenced by classical music and middle-eastern music.  These unique compositions were enhanced by Wijerante’s use of the whole piano, including drumming on the case and strumming the strings. The recital began with a performance of Bela Bartok’s After Bela (after “Pe Loc” by Bela Bartok.) Azmeh entered from the rear of the hall while Wijeratne was seated at theRead More →