Sutra

for basset clarinet in A (or clarinet in A), instrumental ensemble and electronics

year of composition

2022

duration

ca. 30'

text

This work was originally composed for clarinet, orchestra and electronics, commissioned by BBC Radio 3 and the Borletti-Buitoni Trust in 2021. In 2022, Wim Henderickx created a version for clarinet, instrumental ensemble and electronics, commissioned by Musica Divina and especially for Carousel Ensemble. He also created a 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, Oboe (also English Horn), Bassoon, Horn, Piano, Harp, Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Violoncello, Double bass, Sampler

first performance date

08.10.2023

first performance place

Liers Cultuurcentrum, Lier (BE)

first performance by

Annelien Van Wauwe (clarinet), Ensemble Carousel, Jorrit Tamminga (electronics)

conductor

Benjamin Haemhouts

commissioned by

commissioned by Musica Divina - Festival van Vlaanderen Mechelen (BE)