From Under The Sky The Sound Rises.
Composer and Contrabass Clarinet - Sarah Watts
Recorded in and inspired by Canada House, Sheffield - the home of Harmony Works
Canada House in Sheffield, UK is a Grade II Listed building that was originally built as offices for the Sheffield United Gas Light Company in 1875. In recent years the building has been vacant and been at risk of degradation. Harmony Works purchased the building in 2024 and has plans in place that will enable Canada House to be fully renovated and become a hub of musical life and activity in the city.
"I first visited Canada House in 2023, and was struck not only by its potential, but also the power of the building and the acoustic possibilities. In 2024 following the commission of this work as part of a project for Festival of The Mind (University of Sheffield) I knew I wanted to write a work for contrabass clarinet that was all about the acoustics of the main room.
Sitting down with my instrument in the main hall under the massive glass ceiling dome, I started to play and quite simply the acoustics led the way in a series of improvisations.
These improvisations and this session have influenced this piece". Sarah Watts - September 2024
Recording and video editing by Lorenzo Prati.
Composed for Festival Of The Mind - University of Sheffield
23 сен 2024
