Blending

Blending was composed for a dance work – 21 Dances for the 21st Century, by Paolo Mangiola. The album of the same name was released on Bandcamp, Spotify, and most online music-sharing platforms in August 2021, nearly a year after the dance work premiered by ZfinMalta National Dance Company. The album contains instrumental chamber music alongside synth-based tracks.

The piece opens with a dark, atmospheric introduction, soon leading to a lyrical barcarolle-like section led by the viola. ‘Blending’, along with the other chamber music tracks on the album, was recorded at Dr. Rene Mamo’s studio and features Nadia Debono on viola, Godfrey Mifsud on bass clarinet, and Akos Kertesz on the violoncello.

Parts Included:

Bass Clarinet, Viola, Violoncello & Score