Jonathan Russell

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We Reflect. We Grieve. We Rise.

July 23, 2025 By

(2025)

Instr:
clarinet, bass clarinet, piano
Duration:
19:00
Commission:
Consortium commission
Premier:
Kelsey Paquin, Asher Carlson, and William Hueholt on July 9, 2025

NOTE: Due to the consortium members’ one year exclusive performance rights, this composition will not be available for purchase until May 1, 2026.

 

PROGRAM NOTE:

“I wish it need not have happened in my time,” said Frodo. “So do I,” said Gandalf, “and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”

― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring

 

This work was generously commissioned by a consortium of 38 co-commissioners. The members of the consortium include the following individuals and ensembles:

Kelsey Paquin & Asher Carlson, Consortium Leads; Margali Grenier, Plattsburgh Clarinet Choir; Matthias Hofer; Katie Rice; Chris Nichols; Stephen White; Stephen White; Julie Stuckenschneider; Josh Woods; Jeff Anderle; Celine Ferro; Osiris Molina; Meghan Merciers, DMA; Christopher Kirkpatrick; James Aldous; Elisabeth Stimpert; Tucker Hall-Klingensmith; Dark Harmony Duo: Johnny Engelke & Sarah Lucas-Page; Lucas Gianini; Julianne Doyle; Christine Hoerning; Joel Russell & Mari Gottdiener; Franklin Acosta; Dr. Karen Luttik; Matthew Weger; Deadwood: Taylor Barlow & Luis Cruz; Brian Almanza; Marie-Julie Chagnon; Thomas Piercy; Dillan Francis; Elizabeth Gunlogson; Carl Balvanz; Erin Cameron; Kristin Fray; Bill Kalinkos; Kevin Walko & Mikey Arbulu; Wes Warnhoff; Andrew Seaver

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