Basic Information Instrumentation: Choral (SSAA) and percussionDuration: 4:00Year composed: 2004 Description I discovered this poem by Al-Khansa, the best known female poet in Arabic literature, and felt a strong desire to set it to music, both for solidarity as well as its intrinsic beauty. Lyrics Text by Al-KhansaTranslated by Willis Barnstone In death’s fieldIn morning Continue reading “https://jamieklenetsky.com/wp-content/themes/gridd”

Basic Information Instrumentation: Violin, viola, cello and bassDuration: 7:50Year composed: 2005 Description A work for strings inspired by the awe-inspiring beauty of Cape Spear, the easternmost point of North America, upon a visit to Newfoundland. The piece draws from the Irish and unique Newfie heritage of Cape Spear, as well as its natural beauty. Score Continue reading “https://jamieklenetsky.com/wp-content/themes/gridd”

Basic Information Instrumentation: Fixed electronicsDuration: 8:15Year composed: 2005 Description A hopeful but melancholy piece for synth, bells, and winds. Recording