Swallow 2023
Swallow
Swallows are a family of migratory songbirds living and breeding on every continent of the world.
The name of the species originate from the old english word “swelgan” which means “to swallow”.
This name is attributed to the bird due to its habit of aerial feeding, consuming large amounts of insects midair without chewing.
Occasionally the bird will use its beak to smash its prey against the ground dividing the remains into smaller pieces which can be easily devoured.
"Every subject of life swallows each other to continue its entity of life. One remains and the other disappears. It is nature”.
All harmonic and melodic material is appropriated from the American Jazz Bassist and composer Steve Swallow.
Music for:
Piccolo Flute, Flute, Oboe, Soprano Saxophone, Clarinet in Bb, Bassoon, Piano, Glockenspiel, Marimba, Paper, Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass.
The name of the species originate from the old english word “swelgan” which means “to swallow”.
This name is attributed to the bird due to its habit of aerial feeding, consuming large amounts of insects midair without chewing.
Occasionally the bird will use its beak to smash its prey against the ground dividing the remains into smaller pieces which can be easily devoured.
"Every subject of life swallows each other to continue its entity of life. One remains and the other disappears. It is nature”.
All harmonic and melodic material is appropriated from the American Jazz Bassist and composer Steve Swallow.
Music for:
Piccolo Flute, Flute, Oboe, Soprano Saxophone, Clarinet in Bb, Bassoon, Piano, Glockenspiel, Marimba, Paper, Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass.
Live Recording:
Live performance of "Swallow" at MASS MoCA during LOUD Weekend / Bang On a Can Summer Festival 2023
(North Adams, Massachusetts, USA).
(North Adams, Massachusetts, USA).
Score &
Score Video
Credits
Composed in 2023 by:
Jacob Ridderberg
Conducted by:
Todd Reynolds
Performed by Bang On A Can Fellows:
Abrielle Scott, flute and piccolo
Anne Pinkerton, oboe
Lucas Nunes Gianini, clarinet and bass clarinet
Maya Stone, bassoon
William Pyle, soprano and alto saxophone
Ethan Strickland, percussion
Xingyi Betty Chen, piano
Claire Litwinowicz, violin
Santiago Velo Quintairos, viola
Elizabeth Kate Hall-Keough, cello
JP Bernabe, double bass
Mix by:
Adam Cuthbert.
Commission:
Performance made possible through the generous support of
Bang On A Can, Art Music Denmark, Dansk Komponist Forening and
Justus and Elizabeth Schlichting.