Program Note
Like the entertaining, two-dimensional characters articulated on a flat screen in this ancient form of Chinese theater, our lives are veiled in shadow. We are all shadowed by the memory of those who have come before us. Additionally, many aspects of our personal relationships are often closely guarded secrets, hidden from direct view. Only the participants understand the depth and complexity of the show, while those on the outside regard our silhouettes with varied levels of interest, as they begin to recognize and explore the shadowy features of their own existence.
Shadow Play was created during the spring and summer of 2015 and dedicated to my wife, Jamie Leigh Sampson, who has been my constant musical companion and partner during our own brand of theater. The pitch material for this composition was taken from Three Pieces for Clarinet Solo by Igor Stravinsky, a composer who has cast his shadow on all contemporary musicians.
— Andrew Martin Smith
Shadow Play was created during the spring and summer of 2015 and dedicated to my wife, Jamie Leigh Sampson, who has been my constant musical companion and partner during our own brand of theater. The pitch material for this composition was taken from Three Pieces for Clarinet Solo by Igor Stravinsky, a composer who has cast his shadow on all contemporary musicians.
— Andrew Martin Smith
Reproduction Notice:
This program note may be freely reproduced in concert programs, provided that proper credit is given to the composer.
This program note may be freely reproduced in concert programs, provided that proper credit is given to the composer.