Crash & Explore 2.0 - Clarinet Ensemble Work Commission and Performance Project Briefing Session · ConcertK622 Clarinet Ensembles

Crash & Explore ( 1.0 ) was successfully completed in January 2023. This new edition will build upon the core principles of the previous project while introducing a series of refinements.

The name Crash & Explore signifies the creative "collision" between composers and performers, sparking innovation and the creation of new works. The word "Explore" also carries meanings of "collaboration" and "composition," reflecting the project's goal of reshaping the traditional working relationship between composers and musicians. By emphasizing communication between the two, the project aims to inspire both the creative process and the interpretation of the works. Additionally, audiences will have the opportunity to gain insight into contemporary music from a composer's perspective.

This edition will commission five composers who are graduates of composition programs to create brand-new clarinet ensemble works under the theme of "Future." These works will be showcased through a series of introductory talks and concerts in collaboration with local clarinetists.

The five newly commissioned clarinet ensemble pieces are:
If Time - Joanne Chan 
Inevitable - Anna Vienna Ho
Postcyberpunk - Benjamin Ng
There will be no future! - William Shiu 
St..ime - Bonnie Yung
( Composers listed in alphabetical order by surname. )

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K622 Clarinet Ensembles is a performing arts group founded in 2019 and officially registered as a society in Hong Kong since 2020. Dedicated to promoting clarinet chamber music, the ensemble aims to enhance public awareness and appreciation of clarinet music.

The group is committed to fostering local original clarinet ensemble works, expanding the possibilities of clarinet music through collaborations with artists and musicians from various fields. Their repertoire spans a wide range of styles, including classical, contemporary, jazz, and popular music, showcasing the versatility of the clarinet while enriching audiences' musical appreciation. In addition, K622 actively organizes diverse concerts, outreach programs, and workshops to contribute to Hong Kong’s cultural scene. They also arrange and commission new works, further expanding the clarinet ensemble repertoire.

Learn more: https://linktr.ee/k622clarinetensembles

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