| im Hodgkinson co-founded the politically and musically radical free-jazz/progressive rock group Henry Cow in 1968, which also featured guitarist Fred Frith. He regards his membership in this group, with the opportunity to work closely and collectively with other instrumentalists in developing new sound worlds, as the foundation of his musical education.
In addition to composing, Hodgkinson continues to perform as an improviser (clarinets, saxes and keyboards) and considers the practice of improvisation as an important aesthetic form in contemporary music.
This disc explores Hodgkinson's other side as a composer, and also as a soloist, of recent compositions for ensembles (2001-2004).
The works explore a variety of processes and influences - Korean and ritual Siberian music, improvisation, the actual use of musique concrete, and combinations/transformations of acoustic instruments with electronics and tape. |
ARTISTS
Vers Kongsu II (2003) (10:13)
for ensemble with solo clarinet
Tim Hodgkinson, clarinet solo
Vinny Golia, bass clarinet
Gustavo Aguilar, percussion
Hyperion Ensemble
Iancu Dumitrescu, conductor
Aici Schiteaza pe Acum (2004) (8:58)
for ensemble and tape
Lisa Cella, flute
Robert Reigle, tenor saxophone
Morris Palter, percussion
Hyperion Ensemble
Tim Hodgkinson, conductor
Fighting/Breathing (2001) (7:40)
for bass clarinet and taped percussion
Tim Hodgkinson, bass clarinet
Fragor (2003) (7:06)
for computer-modified cello and electric guitar
De Yoknapatawpha (2004) (16:49)
for two clarinets and piano
Isabelle Duthoit, clarinet
Jacques Di Donato, clarinet, bass clarinet
Pascale Berthelot, piano
Further into Hard Stone (2004) (9:02)
for ensemble
Berten d'Hollander, flute
Denis Simandy, french horn
Robert Reigle, tenor saxophone
Hyperion Ensemble
Tim Hodgkinson, conductor |