Inhospitable Sea

The piece derives its title from Póntos Áxeinos (Πόντος Ἄξεινος), the ancient Greek name for the Black Sea, a reference to its difficult navigation and hostile natives. The harmonic material of the composition is based on the acoustic spectra of three clarinet multiphonics. The piece is driven forward by attacks in 5/8 and 7/8 aksak meters, which are characteristic of the Black Sea region.

Performers

Mehmet Gökhan Bağcı – Violoncello Aksel Başaran – Piano Ali Başeğmezler – Viola Beste Keleş – Flute İmge Tilif – Violin Cihan Yücel – Piano Fevzi Onur Ustabaş – Clarinet

Conductor

Atay Bağcı