The UBC Contemporary Players work every year with UBC Composition majors to commission, workshop and premiere music for subsets of the ensemble. This year, the Contemporary Players worked with eight composers who wrote duos and solos for the players, limiting the size of works to allow them to operate in accordance with COVID restrictions and protocols. Each piece was workshopped and recorded either at Barnett Hall or remotely.
“Tap Out” by Antony Knight
Antony Knight, voice, Kurt Chen, violin, and Eric Li, bassoon, present the infectious song “Tap Out” by Antony Knight, featuring some mad tap dancing skills.
“From the Wooded Hills, Came Floating a Longing Song” by Peter Krejcar
Siliang Wang, alto flute and Nina Weber, viola perform “From the Wooded Hills, Came Floating a Longing Song” by Peter Krejcar.
“Two Roads Diverge” by Daniel Wright
Amanda Lawrence, flute, and Kyle Cleland, bassoon, perform “Two Roads Diverge” by Daniel Wright.
“Sonic Recollections” by Sasha Kow
William Paradine, violin, and Louis Lu, percussion, perform “Sonic Recollections” by Sasha Kow.
“For Keeps: Scenes from the Playground” by Holly Winter
Samuel He, clarinet, and Gage Sippel, tuba, perform “For Keeps: Scenes from the Playground” by Holly Winter.
“Patchwork” by Mariah Mennie
Katelyn Whittle, oboe, and Bruno Quezada, cello, perform “Patchwork” by Mariah Mennie.
“redaction suite” by Pallas Athena Loredo
Jacob Kryger, vibraphone, and Gabriel Landstedt, piano, perform “redaction suite” by Pallas Athena Loredo.
“Improvisations” by Gabriella York
Jonathan Lopez, clarinet, performs “Improvisations” by Gabriella York.
