Gala Flagello
Self Talk
Duration: 11'
Instrumentation: Reed Quintet (oboe, clarinet, bass clarinet, bassoon, alto saxophone)
Self-Talk (2018) is a piece about the stories we tell ourselves—our inner voice, our commentary on our own actions and emotions. Each movement is a different manifestation of self-talk. The first movement, “Fable,” describes an instance where the protagonist learns about themselves over time through trial and error. The rhythmic material of this movement was derived from a line of Jim Harrison’s poetry: “I was a fable to myself.” The second movement, “Transformation,” describes a person’s shifting perspective over time, which parallels the transformations of the melody after each musical interruption. The final movement, “Pursuit,” propels the protagonist toward a predetermined goal with a few unexpected turns along the way.
Thank you to Vanguard Reed Quintet for premiering Self-Talk and for their dedication to new music for this unique and exciting instrumentation.
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About the Work
Duration: 11'
Movements:
I. Fable
II. Transformation
III. Pursuit
Instrumentation: Reed Quintet (oboe, clarinet, bass clarinet, bassoon, alto saxophone)
Commissioned by: Vanguard Reed Quintet