Adam Frey world premiere et al
Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2012 8:53 pm
Greetings,
Adam Frey will be on the campus of Miami University (Ohio) from Monday, February 20 to Wednesday, February 22, 2012. He will be giving an open masterclass on Tuesday, February 21 at 11:15am in room 222 of Presser Hall, and then will perform as guest soloist with the Miami University Wind Ensemble on Wednesday, February 22 for the world premiere of "Aporia" for solo euphonium and wind ensemble by Eric Knechtges. This performance will be at Hall Auditorium on the Miami University Oxford campus at 8:00pm. Free admission.
The composer describes the work - "Aporia" does indeed refer to the perplexed state of being at a loss as to where to begin, which I think describes the search for truth well. Derrida also uses it to refer to a sort of paradox: the point at which a concept contradicts itself, and thus deconstructs. In this case: the search for truth may ultimately be futile, and yet this doesn't stop the human race from searching, even if the results are doomed to be inconclusive for all time (in this mortal plane, anyway). It's the beautiful paradox of existence. Musically, this is portrayed by the various conflicting "truths" (different settings of the fifth progressions and the "humanity" motive) throughout the piece, which eventually fragment, fight, and destroy each other.
In addition, Mr. Frey will be available for private lessons on a limited, first-come/first-serve basis. The fee for a one hour lesson is $65. If you are interested please contact me for scheduling. We will endeavor to work in as many people as possible.
Hope to see you there!
TO
Adam Frey will be on the campus of Miami University (Ohio) from Monday, February 20 to Wednesday, February 22, 2012. He will be giving an open masterclass on Tuesday, February 21 at 11:15am in room 222 of Presser Hall, and then will perform as guest soloist with the Miami University Wind Ensemble on Wednesday, February 22 for the world premiere of "Aporia" for solo euphonium and wind ensemble by Eric Knechtges. This performance will be at Hall Auditorium on the Miami University Oxford campus at 8:00pm. Free admission.
The composer describes the work - "Aporia" does indeed refer to the perplexed state of being at a loss as to where to begin, which I think describes the search for truth well. Derrida also uses it to refer to a sort of paradox: the point at which a concept contradicts itself, and thus deconstructs. In this case: the search for truth may ultimately be futile, and yet this doesn't stop the human race from searching, even if the results are doomed to be inconclusive for all time (in this mortal plane, anyway). It's the beautiful paradox of existence. Musically, this is portrayed by the various conflicting "truths" (different settings of the fifth progressions and the "humanity" motive) throughout the piece, which eventually fragment, fight, and destroy each other.
In addition, Mr. Frey will be available for private lessons on a limited, first-come/first-serve basis. The fee for a one hour lesson is $65. If you are interested please contact me for scheduling. We will endeavor to work in as many people as possible.
Hope to see you there!
TO