The Mehldau Chamber Orchestra
An interesting piece by Charles Ives. The unanswered Question has 3 elements. 1.The Strings who musically represent eternity (time and space) 2. The solo muted trumpet that poses a musical question ( The question of existence) 3. The woodwind 4tet that represents mans constant struggle to answer the dilemma of why we exist.
The question is always asked calmly however the woodwind 4tet (humanity) become increasingly frustrated in their attempts to explain our existence. Each answer becomes faster and more agitated finally ending in frenzied dissonance. The answer ultimately is unexplained and the piece fades to quiet ( a niente) shortly after the the question is asked for the last time by the the muted trumpet.
The Mehldau Chamber Orchestra
Stephanie Richards performs Alan Ridout’s Flute Concertino as part of our GMSS FOR LUCA concert at St Woolos Cathedral. Sincere thanks to all for giving their time and skills.
The Mehldau Chamber Orchestra
Beth Linton Performs the Clarinet Concertino by Alan Ridout. The performance was one of the works played at our FOR LUCA concert at St Woolos Cathedral on Thursday 12th July 2012. A lovely evening of quality music making. Thanks to all friends who generously gave their time and skills for this brave young man
