नाद (Nāda)

Trio

2026

Clarinet

Saxophone

Viola

Program Notes: Nāda(नाद) refers to the internal 'human' sounds, such as heartbeats and breaths, in spiritual practices such as Buddhism and Yoga. Although these sounds are generally considered 'invisible' in everyday life, they are often foregrounded in meditative practices as a means of grounding, reconnecting the body and mind through being mindful of the sounds of our own bodies. This piece utilizes the 'breath sounds' of the three performers as its main material. While these sounds may be quiet, the piece is energetic, animated, and at times dramatic. The physicality of producing these subtle sounds are therefore exaggerated, as the theatrics and visuals of movements become vital to the piece. The romanisation of the title, Nada, coincidentally, means 'nothing' in Spanish, which is also used in English colloquially. It references the absence of pitched organisation in this composition.
Recording Notes: Recording from its premiere: Brown Hall, New England Conservatory, Boston, MA, USA. 26th April 2026.
Record Label: N/A
Performer Credits: Renzo DeCarlo, Philip Rawlinson, Dawson Coleman
Publisher: N/A
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