Tenparu (テンパる)
• written for Solo Saxophone; 3' 45"
• originally written for soprano saxophone, but may be played on other sizes
• written for Solo Saxophone; 3' 45"
• originally written for soprano saxophone, but may be played on other sizes
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.
Bart Walters performing Tenparu at the 5th Annual Research on Contemporary Composition Conference.
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Recording From October 16, 2021:
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Performances
Premiere: Josh Tuttle (soprano sax)
Bowling Green State University, February 7, 2021
Josh Tuttle (soprano sax)
Bowling Green, OH, October 16, 2021
Bart Walters (alto sax) at ROCC (Research on Contemporary Composition Conference)
Dahlonega, GA, October 30, 2021
Premiere: Josh Tuttle (soprano sax)
Bowling Green State University, February 7, 2021
Josh Tuttle (soprano sax)
Bowling Green, OH, October 16, 2021
Bart Walters (alto sax) at ROCC (Research on Contemporary Composition Conference)
Dahlonega, GA, October 30, 2021