Urban Poetry Suite -  for Clarinet & Guitar 17’

 

The Urban Poetry Suite was composed in the spring of 2015, inspired by an unforgettable moment outside the Mission Street BART station in San Francisco. One Friday evening, I witnessed a group of young men and women spontaneously jamming poetry—an electrifying display of energy, sincerity, and, most of all, uninhibited freedom. Captivated by their raw expression, I sought to translate that spirit into music.

The suite consists of five movements, each embodying a distinct poetic form: 1) Freeflow 2) Ballade 3) Slam & Improv 4) Sonnet 5)Rap. This piece is currently published by ALEA Publishing & Recording.

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I. Freeflow

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​​II. Ballade

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​III. Slam & Improv

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​IV. Sonnet

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​​V. Rap

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