Live Wire

The piece has five sections which are introduced individually in the beginning and then return or are juxtaposed simulatenously in the later half of the piece. The inspirations for the music were fallen high-voltage power lines, the fast flow of electricty, alternating and direct currents, escaping sparks of electricty, and dangerous electrical shocks. Live Wire was commisioned by two incredible clarinetists, Bob Spring and Jana Starling, whose energy on stage is always electrifying.