Wandering Mind

Description

Flute, Bassoon — Composed in Bulgaria during the COVID-19 pandemic, WANDERING MIND musically describes how we were forced to turn inward at that time, to confront the rapid and unpredictable nature of our thoughts.The mind can wander in many directions at once—uncertainty, excitement, sudden shifts, and unexpected turns—all coinciding in a constant, dynamic flow. This constant motion, where excitement and doubt coexist, is translated into music, with moments of clarity emerging only briefly, before dissolving into new, uncharted directions. Written during the Covid-19 pandemic, WANDERING MIND translates the constant motion of rushing thoughts into a mercurial, searching duet for flute and bassoon. Flutists will be eager to discover this new three-movement work by the much-admired composer of Two Skazkas, while bassoonists will delight in Al-Ahmad’s first work for their instrument. Each player’s part includes a cue staff with the other instrument’s complete line to facilitate smooth rehearsals and aid rhythmic coordination.