Daniel Swilley

Composer • Musician • Educator

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Cicadoidea Perspective

Clarinet and stereo electroacoustic music • 2013 • 12'

Solo Electronic

Program Note

Cicadoidea Perspective (2013), for clarinet and stereo electroacoustic music, was commissioned by clarinetist Yi-Wen Chen. The work consists of four relatively short movements: “The Gorytini”, “Nymphdom”, “Instar Trek”, and “Tymbals and Dangers.” Each movement is a representation of a primary aspect of the life of a cicada.

Movements

  1. The Gorytini
  2. Nymphdom
  3. Instar Trek
  4. Tymbals and Dangers

Technical Note

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Performance Information

  • Premiere: UIUC Doctoral Lecture Recital, Yi-Wen Chen, clarinet, Urbana, Illinois, April 20, 2014.
  • Presented at the Studio 300 Festival of Digital Art and Music, Lexington, Kentucky, October 1–2, 2015.

Recording