‘Whistling in the Dark…is full of interesting and fresh sound combinations and extremely effective use (not over use!) of extended woodwind techniques. It is energetic and rather quirky, with a contrasting section of glacial, beautiful calm. Extant...is a work in two movements – the first a beautiful song for bassoon with gentle, crystalline accompaniment; the second a quick rhythmic interplay of rich chords with seemingly offhand bassoon comments. These are excellent performances, and the composer’s skill in making instruments work together as a team is very refreshing.’ American Record Guide
Tracking Inland
Track listing
1. Whistling in the Dark
2. Tracking Inland
3. Wet Ink
4. Extant
Xtet
Donald Crockett, conductor
Albany Records
Whistling in the Dark
Gary Woodward, flute
Phil O'Connor, bass clarinet
David Johnson, Nick Terry, percussion
Vicki Ray, piano
Sarah Thornblade, violin
Roger Lebow, cello
Tracking Inland
Gary Woodward, flute
Phil O'Connor, clarinet, bass clarinet
Jo-Ann Turovksy, harp
Sarah Thornblade, Joel Pargman, violins
Kazi Pitelka, viola
Roger Lebow, cello
Wet Ink (Version for Nine Instruments)
Gary Woodward, Angela Wiegand, flutes
Phil O'Connor, Gary Bovyer, clarinets
Vicki Ray, piano
Movses Pogossian, Varty Manouelian, violins
Kazi Pitelka, viola
Roger Lebow, cello
Extant
John Steinmetz, solo bassoon
Gary Woodward, flute
Phil O'Connor, clarinet, bass clarinet
David Johnson, percussion
Vicki Ray, piano
Allison Allport, harp
Movses Pogossian, violin
Kazi Pitelka, viola
Roger Lebow, cello