Clarinet Concerto (Sutra)

for basset clarinet in A (or clarinet in A), orchestra and (optional) electronics

subtitle

Sutra

year of composition

2021

duration

ca 30'

text

This work was commissioned by BBC Radio 3 and the Borletti-Buitoni Trust and premiered with Annelien Van Wauwe and the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra conducted by Martyn Brabbins at the City Halls, Glasgow in March 2022. That year, Wim Henderickx also made a version for clarinet and instrumental ensemble, for Annelien Van Wauwe and Carousel Ensemble. He also made a solo version, for clarinet and electronics. The work is dedicated to Annelien Van Wauwe. Optional with electronics. SUTRA consists of four movements: I Pranayama, Breath of Life II Dhyana, Meditation III Dharana, Mind Concentration IV Samadhi, Intense Spiritual Union

instrumentation

Flute 1, Flute 2 (also Piccolo), Oboe 1, Oboe 2 (also English Horn), Clarinet in A solo (also Basset Clarinet in A solo), Clarinet in Bb 1, Clarinet in Bb 2 (also Bass Clarinet in Bb), Bassoon 1, Bassoon 2, Horn 1, Horn 2, Trumpet in C 1, Trumpet in C 2, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Timpani, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Percussion 3, Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Violoncello, Double bass, Sampler

first performance date

31.03.2022

first performance place

City Halls, Glasgow, Scotland

first performance by

Annelien Van Wauwe, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Jorrit Tamminga (electronics)

conductor

Martyn Brabbins

commissioned by

commissioned by BBC Radio 3 and Borletti-Buitoni Trust