Concerto for Bassoon and String Orchestra (Connor Chee)
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Concerto for Bassoon and String Orchestra
by Connor Chee
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Commissioned by bassoonist Jacqueline Wilson, this concerto is a single-movement work for bassoon and string orchestra, running approximately 11 minutes. As a performer, educator, and advocate for new music by Native composers, Wilson brings a unique energy and perspective to this piece, which was written specifically with her remarkable talent in mind.
The concerto does not follow a specific narrative but is deeply rooted in themes of spirituality, viewed from a Native perspective that resonates universally. The opening of the work features the bassoon in a solo invocation—a call to enter a realm of spiritual reflection. Throughout the piece, the bassoon acts as an individual voice, while the string orchestra embodies higher consciousness, a holy realm, or perhaps the exploration of ideas beyond the human experience.
Emotionally, the piece moves through a range of moods: from uncertainty to hopefulness, and even to concepts that defy concrete interpretation. The music invites listeners to engage with it on a personal level, offering an experience that shifts depending on the listener's own reflections and perceptions.
Although this work stands alone, it is deeply inspired by the ways in which we, as humans, connect with the "holy world"—whether through prayer, ritual, or offerings like corn pollen and cedar. The bassoon's melodies, in this sense, act as a spiritual invocation, connecting us with the higher realms beyond the physical world.
I hope this piece encourages audiences to approach with open hearts and minds, allowing for a unique and personal journey.
