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Hymn to the Vanished, a Comparison

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Mark Gustavson

This track is the original version for string orchestra performed by SONYC (String Orchestra of  New York City).   This is the complete recording of the clarinet and piano version: First off, the clarinet version uses a faster tempo, otherwise, by … Continue reading →

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Hymn to the Vanished for clarinet and piano Premieres Tonight

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Mark

I will give the first performance of my Hymn to the Vanished for clarinet and piano with Jad Bernardo at Adelphi University tonight: Adelphi Distinguished Faculty in Concert The original Hymn to the Vanished is for string orchestra.

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Friday’s Sounding #21

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Mark

Last Friday I posted the first movement of my reed trio and today, as promised, I am posting the second movement, Song. The second movement is ten minutes long. However, this sound file only contains the first 4:30 of the … Continue reading →

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Friday’s Sounding #20: Predictably Unpredictable

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Mark

In 1994 I composed a work for oboe, clarinet and bassoon (known as a reed trio). The piece is in two parts. This sound file is the first part with a duration of five and one half minutes. This movement … Continue reading →

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Friday’s Sounding #18

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Mark

This clip is the opening of a piece I am working on for clarinet and piano. Mostly, the two parts are in separate meters, occasionally coming together. I don’t even have a title.

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Friday’s Sounding #12

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Mark

I composed this one minute piece in 2002 for Chinary Ung’s 60th birthday concert. The piece is titled for chinary and it is for clarinet and percussionist (marimba and vibes). It’s  really a study but I would like one day to … Continue reading →

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Friday’s Sounding #5

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Mark

[audio:https://www.markgustavson.com/blog/audio/two%20of%20cups%20ex.mp3|titles=Two of Cups (excerpt)] This is about 30 seconds from Two of Cups for clarinet and viola. The Two of Cups refers to the tarot card of the same name and represents partnerships and unions. Much like the Lovers card, … Continue reading →

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