Composer: Harley, James, 1959-
Country of origin: Canada
Title: Breathwood for Solo Bass Clarinet, String Quartet and Electronics
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Year(s) composed: 2001; Rev. 2014
Publisher: Canadian Music Centre
Duration (in minutes): 17
Clarinet type: Bass clarinet
Note: See comment below
Instrumentation: B-flat bass clarinet with extension to low B-flat; string quartet; electronics – four-channel material for playback; amplification of bass clarinet
Original version commissioned by Vancouver New Music for Lori Freedman, with financial assistance from the Ontario Arts Council. “Dedicated to Lori and Giorgio.”
First performance: October 20, 2011, Vancouver, B.C.; Lori Freedman, bass clarinet, Vancouver New Music, Giorgio Magnanensi, conductor.