Such Nonsense!
Such Nonsense!
Voice and Piano
Composer's Note:
In these troubling times, I find refuge in comedy. I love listening to satirical stand-up routines, reading funny articles, or simply perusing humorous cartoons. While searching for a text for this song cycle, I stumbled upon these wonderful writings and illustrations. My heart was instantly uplifted by their bold absurdity. I was instantly transported to a bizarre, farcical alternate universe where I could momentarily escape reality and feel safe.
A PowerPoint slideshow accompanies this composition: a link is printed in the score. The composer believes the music certainly holds its own and can be presented without the slideshow, but he also feels any performance would be greatly enhanced with its inclusion. The slideshow should be projected during the performance so that the entire audience can see.
Performers may add theatrical elements if they are so inclined: costumes, props, or actions are just fine.
Movements: 1. The Mad Gardener's Song 2. Hey Diddle Diddle 3. My Uncle Arly
Authored (or revised): 2024
Published: 2024
Text source: "The Mad Gardener's Song" by Lewis Carroll, "The Book of Nonsense" by Edward Lear, and Hey Diddle Diddle (traditional rhyme).
Duration (minutes): 10
First performance: October 5, 2024, Katzin Concert Hall, Arizona State University
Book format: Score With Slideshow Link
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