Review of Recent Premieres at Seattle’s Wayward Music Series

Source: An Eclectic Night of Premieres at Wayward Music Series

A large and eager crowd attended the Good Shepherd Center’s Wayward Music Series for a concert of premieres organized by flutist Paul Taub on November 20, 2015. The new works, all by local Seattle composers, were written for mixed chamber ensembles with flute included in each. With a low rumble of the piano, a glassy and unsettling cello line emerged from the texture in Andy Clausen’s new work Endlichheim. The piece moved to a minimalistic texture with simple orchestration, allowing for the counterpoint of lines between the bass clarinet and flute to emerge. Pianist Christina Valdes illuminated the work with her technical prowess and intensity, creating an energetic opening to the concert.