“Meditation for Barbara” is a companion piece for Curtis-Smith's “Rhapsodies." It was commissioned by expert bowed piano soloist Barbara Lieurance in 2012. I use four of the same bows used in that work. Many of my works, from electroacoustic to orchestral, explore resonance, alternate tuning systems, and sonic phenomena in general. My Meditation explores resonances of C, D-flat, F and G. Most of these “notes” are contained in some of the resonances of one another. I’ve added a few techniques not found in the “Rhapsodies,” such as pulling two bows through at once (G, B-flat, D, E), and one lone prepared note. I hope you enjoy the results of this wonderful collaboration with Barbara.
Score can be purchased here: https://gum.co/sXwAY
About me: https://bio.to/johnoliver
