Bailey: The Village of Nosufre for clarinet choir
Bailey: The Village of Nosufre for clarinet choir
Music by Jason Bailey for the University of Virginia at Wise Clarinet Choir.
From the composer: When asked by Suzanna Masters of the University of Virginia at Wise to write a piece for her Clarinet Choir, I was looking for a theme and a purpose to write the piece. I found it right here in my apartment building. I had taken a resident out who was very sick to the store multiple times, and had gotten to know her a little. She was quiet, but very charming. Sadly, I woke up one Friday morning and was told she had passed away in her apartment that night. I just sat down and quietly asked myself, I hope there's a special place in Heaven for those who had to suffer the pains of illness. The Village of Nosufre, or "Village of No Suffering", was written for Lisa Ramey, who is suffering no more.
Scored for 3 or 4 Bb Soprano Clarinets, Bass Clarinet, and Contrabass Clarinet. [~6:00]