Category Archives: Cello
A Book Of Disquiet
A Book Of Disquiet was written in response to Marco Lucchi’s piano patterns no 1 Let us absurdify life from east to west. – Fernando Pessoa from The Book Of Disquiet Marco Lucchi offered a set of piano patterns and … Continue reading
Come To Me
Come To Me was inspired by the poem of the same name by yaskhan – yassy66.wordpress.com/2020/08/22/come-to-me It is dedicated to my dear wife, Kathy, who is one of the few capable of putting up with me over a long period … Continue reading
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All Creatures Have A Name
All Creatures Have A Name was written in response to Disquiet Junto Project 0451: Ursula’s Silences Step 1: In the classic fantasy novel A Wizard of Earthsea, its author, Ursula K. Le Guin, writes the following: “For a word to … Continue reading
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Persistently I Stare
This piece was written in response to Naviarhaiku343 – Persistently I stare Persistently I stare At the moon Still I cannot hear This haiku is by Sugiyama Sanpu (1647-1732), who suffered from severe hearing problems for his whole life. Sanpu … Continue reading
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A Fragrant Breeze
This piece was written in response to Naviarhaiku341 – A fragrant breeze A fragrant breeze Is blowing from China Over these seven strings This haiku is by Tagami Kikusha (1753-1826), a Japanese multi-disciplinary artist and Buddhist nun, mostly known as … Continue reading
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The Heavy Leaf
This piece was written in response to Naviarhaiku339 – The Heavy Leaf See the heavy leaf on the silent windless day falls of its own will. This haiku is by Nozawa Bonchō, a haikai poet and disciple of Basho who … Continue reading
Broken Is The Golden Bowl
Broken Is The Golden Bowl was written in response to Disquiet Junto Project 0442: One Sentence Step 1: Choose a favorite single sentence. The sentence should be from prose or poetry, but not a song lyric. Step 2: Say the … Continue reading
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Bright The Full Moon Shines
This piece was written in response to Naviarhaiku334 – Bright the full moon shines Bright the full moon shines: on the matting of the floor, shadows of the pines. This haiku is by Takarai Kikaku, one of the most accomplished … Continue reading
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A Wild Sea
This piece was written in response to Naviarhaiku333 – A wild sea- A wild sea- In the distance over Sado The Milky Way. This haiku is by Matsuo Bashō. During the journey that would result in his masterpiece, The Narrow … Continue reading
Posted in Alto Flute, Bass Clarinet, Bass Trombone, Cello, Cymbals, Gong, String Bass, Trombone, Viola, Violin
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