Program Notes

Vocalise fuses the timbres of both bass clarinets and the performers' vocalizations, resulting in rich and complex soundscapes that hover between pitched sound and noise. These compound timbres often inhabit delicate and transitional states, offering a captivating exploration of sonic boundaries. The ingenious interplay between singing and playing generates mesmerizing effects such as beatings, shadows, difference tones, as well as evocative whispering and growling utterances. Vocalise embodies a unique and harmonious convergence of instrumental and vocal elements, creating an immersive and enthralling musical experience.

— Felipe Lara