by Ben Friedlander, Oklahoma Daily
The compositions utilized different sounds and effects to recreate the composers’ memories of exotic destinations and add a new dimension to more traditional forms of music. For instance, “Gathering Light” mixed the sounds of several strings and woodwind instruments with recordings of bird songs and flowing waters to reflect Broening’s experiences in Estonia. Karathanasis’ “Trittico Mediterraneo” utilized sheep and goat bells with recordings from the town square to recreate the summer that he spent in Greece. Adding another dimension to the concert were three, live instrumental soloists. Music graduate students Marat Gabdullin on the violin and Andreas Levisianos on the piano joined School of Music instructor Christina Giacona on the clarinet. While each artist showcased their talents by accompanying a different movement, the electronic music in turn distorted and amplified the effects of their instruments to create an entirely original sound.
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