through the haze
 

Composed:  2019
Duration:  9 minutes    
Instrumentation:  Four percussionists (solo percussionist and three other percussionists or musicians)

performed by Luke Rinderknecht (solo percussion), Margaret Brouwer, Tyler Flynt, and Yael Senamaud

Anchorage Symphony Orchestra’s Season Finale Concert on May 22, 2021; Classically Unconventional 4.0

featuring:
Steven Alvarez (soloist)
Corliss Kimmel
C David Williamson
Loy Donaldson

"Through the Haze" can be played using crotales in place of telephone bells as viewed in this demonstration.

PROGRAM NOTES

In early morning, haze shrouds the river. Perhaps it is moisture, perhaps smog. Bells ring in the distance. A kayak snakes silently through the mirror-like surface of the water. The sounds of a factory beginning its workday can be heard in the distance. The kayak nears the factory which is by the river, the sounds growing stronger, and strongest as the kayaker paddles by. Eventually the haze and quiet morning resume and the factory is far behind.