RedMoons, op.18: for solo guitar
RedMoons was composed in 2009.
Duration: 4 minutes and 30 seconds.
Composition dedicated to: Paul Bowman
Program Notes
RedMoons was inspired by J.S. Bach's virtuosity in his work "Chromatische Fantasie und Fuge" for clavicord. It is also a part of a trilogy under the generic title "Moon": BlueMoons (for solo guitar) and BlackMoons (for two pianos) are the other two.
A red moon has traditionally symbolized war, turbulence of emotion, and the take over by forces of irrationality. The titles I give to my compositions are almost always 'dictated' by my subconscious: I never question the 'why,' as they (often even after several years!) almost always reveal their special (personal) meaning. Yet, the most fascinating aspect of this specific title here is my (also subconscious) link to Bach's "Chromatic Fantasy and Fugue." To me, Bach symbolizes a two-fold world: that of Reason (he was mathematically inclined) and Irrationality (his unconditional devotion to a "god" who is responsible for all, even the killing of innocent children). Bach's intellectually composed and yet passionate nature has always fascinated me.
Interpretation tips: the structure of this composition provides all of the 'mathematical' (Reason) approach. After having completely mastered the technical difficulties, the performer is advised to 'let go' of his/her rational thinking process in order to explore the Dionysian element (Irrationality). The challenge here is to lead the audience into the 'frenzied' world of the subconscious mind, while still maintaining the balance of Reason: the perfect expression of this has always been practiced in the successful performance of a Greek tragedy.
World Premiere
Performer: Paul Bowman
WINTHROP UNIVERSITY
02.04.14
Further Concerts
Miami, Florida:
Foundation for Emerging Technologies and Arts
02.11.14
Harold Golen Gallery
2294 NW 2nd Ave, Wynwood Art District
Miami, Florida 33127
Phone: 434-284-2985
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Paul Bowman at FETA Foundation
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
Frost Music School
02.12.14
Clarke Recital Hall
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Paul Bowman, Recital at The University of Miami
NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
Hunt Library Auditorium
03.02.14
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Paul Bowman at North Carolina State University.
SOLO RECITAL PROGRAM
Mirrors, Stones and Cotton for Electronics and Guitar (1994) Charles Norman Mason
Percussion Study #1 (Dancas Percussivas-1995) Arthur Kampela
Counterpane* (2009) Jeff Nichols
Needlepoint* (2004) Dorothy Hindman
Chacone in D minor, BWV 1004 (arr. by Andres Segovia) J.S.Bach
Quatsch* (2009) Nicholas Deyoe
(PAUSE)
RedMoons, op.18* (2009) Katerina Stamatelos
Morton Feldman Sings Love Songs (2012) Marco Smaili
Sonata n.3 (1998) Mark Delpriora
Moderato
Sonetto
Divertimento
Serenata in Campo Aperto
Burlesca
Passacaglia
*denotes works written for Paul Bowman
Some More Performances
THE TUSCALOOSA NEW MUSIC COLLECTIVE
04.16.14
6th Street, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35401
8:00 pm CDT
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Works by: Arthur Kampela, Derek Holden, Gregory Robin, Jeff Nichols, J.S.Bach, Katerina Stamatelos, Marco Smaili and Mark Delpiora.
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Paul Bowman at The Tuscaloosa New Music Collective.
CHARLOTTE NEW MUSIC FESTIVAL
06.19.14
1206 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte, NC, 28204
2:30pm - 4:00pm in EDT
Charlotte, North Carolina
Works by: by Arthur Kampela, Jeff Nichols, Gregory Robin, Derek Holden, Nicholas Deyoe, Katerina Stamatelos, Marco Smaili.
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Paul Bowman at the Charlotte New Music Festival.
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL MISSOURI
05.01.2015
Hart Recital Hall
Works by:
Arthur Kampela, Katerina Stamatelos, Nicholas Deyoe, Greg Robin, Jeff Nichols, Derek Holden and Luciano Berio.
