Jacob Kopcienski will present a recital of works for solo saxophone and saxophone with electronics which explore the concepts of narrative, perception, and intelligibility. Many of these compositions employ references to speech, vocalization or “story-telling”, often requiring the saxophonist to sing, speak, or mimic vocal qualities. Jacob’s interest in these musical elements began during his 2014-2015 Harriet Hale Woolley Fellowship while studying in Paris, France. There he researched “normal” and “extended vocal” techniques in relation to the saxophone’s broad technical capabilities. He is currently exploring these techniques in both acoustic and electronic medium to expand the number of possibilities available for personal expression in “composed” and improvised performance.
Program
Sequenza IXb-(1981)- Luciano Berio
Atemstudie (1971/2016)-Vinko Globokar
A Descent into the Madness of Clarity- (2016)- Jacob Kopcienski
KUBA- (2015)- Ravi Kittappa
Serpentine- (2015) -Peter Wilson