Ethan Resnik - Taraxacum for Wind Quintet and Piano (2021)
Dean Brady, flute
Gwyn Allendorph, oboe
Ju Young Yi, clarinet
Katherine Perrine, horn
Emma Eisenberg, bassoon
Ethan Resnik, piano
Program Note: Taraxacum refers to various types of flowering plants, such as dandelions, which are often topped with white puffs of fuzz. When the wind blows, the fuzz breaks, as parachute-like seeds disperse and fill the air. Watching them fly away always reminded me of the cyclic nature of the
entropic environment, which, as a result, enhances my interest in nature. The inspiration was spawned by my adventures hiking in and around my hometown of Bedford, New York, and this piece emulates the experiences encountering distinguished flowering plants.
A dandelion may be viewed as an invasive weed that must be pulled, however, the symmetrical flowers are a reminder of regrowth and serenity within the ecosystem.
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