Tenparu
• written for Solo Saxophone; 3’ 45”
• originally written for soprano saxophone; may be played on any size instrument
( 2021 )
Recording From October 16, 2021:
Program Note
Tenparu (テンパる) is a Japanese expression that conveys being at the edge of one’s limits. This work uses various gestures that come in and out of focus to capture the sense of one slowly approaching their breaking point. Ultimately, that threshold is crossed in a final squeal of emotion.
Performances
Premiere: Josh Tuttle (soprano sax)
Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH, February 7, 2021
Josh Tuttle (soprano sax)
Bowling Green, OH, October 16, 2021
on Limit recital
Bart Walters (alto sax)
University of North Georgia, Dahlonega, GA, October 30, 2021
at ROCC (Research on Contemporary Composition Conference)