"Galileo Images the Moon," NASA (PIA00130 - 1992)
H A L F M O O N N O C T U R N E
for Clarinet in B-flat, Bassoon, Horn in F, Piano, Violin, Viola, 'Cello & Bass
Andrea L. Reinkemeyer (Ann Arbor, MI - 2007)
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N O T E S
Half Moon Nocturne (2007) for chamber ensemble was commissioned by, and is dedicated to, H. Robert Reynolds and the Detroit Chamber Winds and Strings. The first performance, conducted by Miller Asbill, was given by the ensemble on October 21, 2007.
Half Moon Nocturne is a sonic exploration of the beautiful Pinckney Recreation Area in Southeast Michigan. I have enjoyed numerous hikes with my husband around the Half Moon and Silver Lakes, yet I am continually amazed by the unique beauty and subtle transformation of familiar objects with the change of season. Winter’s stark, dry lines draw a nice contrast with summer’s lush palette of varying greens amidst hot, humid swamps and the din of toads.
While this is my first piece about Michigan's natural beauty, it follows in a long line of pieces inspired by nature.
Half Moon Nocturne combines disparate musical elements to create an aural synthesis of visual and emotional cues drawn from my experiences there. Duration ca. 9:45.
P E R F O R M A N C E S
Premier:
Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings
Lucky Sevens, Crazy Eights
Sunday, October 21, 2007 - 3:00 p.m.
Birmingham Unitarian Church
The Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings
Laurence Liberson, clarinet; Victoria King, bassoon
Bryan Kennedy, horn; Michele Cooker, piano
Kim Kaloyanides Kennedy, violin; Hang Su, viola
Debra Fayroian, cello; Craig Rifel, bass
Miller Asbill, conductor
Sponsored by: The Center for Financial Planning, The Family of Burton D. Jones
Preview: 2:15 p.m.
In conversation, composer Andrea Reinkemeyer
Program:
Johannes Brahms, Trio in A Minor, Op. 114
Andrea L. Reinkemeyer, Half Moon Nocturne
Ludwig van Beethoven, Septet in E-flat Major, Op. 20
In the News:
Article in the Detroit Free Press by Mark Stryker (PDF)
Press Release by Suzy Tebeau
Performance:
Great Noise Ensemble
Autumnal Songs
Friday, October 24, 2008 - 8:00 p.m.
Unitarian Universalist Church of Silver Spring
Silver Spring, Maryland
Great Noise Ensemble
Armando Bayolo, conductor
Performance:
North/South Consonance Chamber Orchestra
Season Finale
Tuesday, June 23, 2009 - 8:00 p.m.
Christ and St. Stephen's Church
120 West 69th Street (between Broadway & Columbus), New York City
Free!
The North/South Chamber Orchestra
Max Lifchitz, conductor
Performance:
New Music Ensemble
New Music Week
Sunday, January 31, 2010 - 8:00 p.m.
Bryan Recital Hall, College of Musical Arts
Bowling Green State University
Free!
New Music Ensemble
Kenneth Thompson, director
Katherine Kilburn, conductor
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