Obsidian

Like the obsidian gemstone, Obsidian showcases the clarinet's remarkable versatility and adaptability. This piece highlights the clarinet's extensive range, dynamic contrasts, and the ability to transition from rapid passages to sustained, lyrical lines. While the stone can be shaped into sharp-edged tools, the clarinet's virtuosic performance in Obsidian cuts through genres and styles, producing a captivating musical experience. Originally composed for solo clarinet and wind ensemble, the piece required substantial revisions to adapt the wind ensemble part for piano, resulting in a newly transformed version.