Falling

Falling is based on a James Dickey poem of the same name that traces a flight attendant’s fall from an airplane (based on an actual New York Times article). This piece integrates an old LP recorded reading of the poem by the author. The interwoven recorded and sung text and accompanying music kaleidoscopically detail the flight attendant’s intense and transformative psychological and physical journey to the ground.

Program

Stephen Lias: Jeffrey Pine (2016)

Brightwork ensemble, piano, percussion, violin, cello, flute, clarinet

Robert Paterson: Hell's Kitchen (2014)

Brightwork ensemble, piano, percussion, violin, cello, flute, clarinet
Anthony R. Parnther, bassoon, conductor

Mathew Rosenblum: Falling (2013)

Brightwork ensemble, piano, percussion, violin, cello, flute, clarinet
Stacey Fraser, soprano
Faith Jensen-Ismay, dancer
Anthony R. Parnther, bassoon, conductor

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October 20, 2019
7:30 pm
Vine Theater @ The Bernardo Winery
13330 Paseo Del Verano N. San Diego, Ca. 92128

Falling image 1
October 20, 2019
7:30 pm
Vine Theater @ The Bernardo Winery
13330 Paseo Del Verano N. San Diego, Ca. 92128

Falling is based on a James Dickey poem of the same name that traces a flight attendant’s fall from an airplane (based on an actual New York Times article). This piece integrates an old LP recorded reading of the poem by the author. The interwoven recorded and sung text and accompanying music kaleidoscopically detail the flight attendant’s intense and transformative psychological and physical journey to the ground.

Program

Stephen Lias: Jeffrey Pine (2016)

Brightwork ensemble, piano, percussion, violin, cello, flute, clarinet

Robert Paterson: Hell's Kitchen (2014)

Brightwork ensemble, piano, percussion, violin, cello, flute, clarinet
Anthony R. Parnther, bassoon, conductor

Mathew Rosenblum: Falling (2013)

Brightwork ensemble, piano, percussion, violin, cello, flute, clarinet
Stacey Fraser, soprano
Faith Jensen-Ismay, dancer
Anthony R. Parnther, bassoon, conductor

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