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Griffin Candey: Kid Gloves

from Project Encore, Vol. 1 by Timothy McAllister and Liz Ames

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Griffin Candey is an American composer whose works have been praised for their “charming and elaborate complexity” and their “lyricism and emotional depth.” Recent outings include songs for soprano Tamara Wilson, a choral work for Cantus Vocal Ensemble, a new solo work for saxophonist Timothy McAllister and pianist Liz Ames for their album, Project Encore, chamber works for Alarm Will Sound and Fifth House Ensemble, and a chamber cello concerto co-commissioned by New Music Detroit, CHAI Collaborative Ensemble, and Citywater. Upcoming commissions include songs for mezzo-soprano Kelley O’Connor, a viola concerto for the Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra, and a new dance work to be premiered by the University of Michigan Dance Department, with choreography by Jillian Hopper. Candey’s songs and chamber works have been performed at Tanglewood, Source Song Festival, the Oh My Ears Festival, the Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival, Denison University’s TUTTI Festival, and more.

Kid Gloves (2022) is the latest in a series of works meant to parse elements of American masculinity, examining the harm (both to others and to ourselves) that comes from not questioning the systems we’ve inherited. In particular, recently, I’ve been fascinated by the differences between self-confidence and self-compassion: while self-confidence often manifests as an external thing, the very visible engine that guides us through our day-to-day lives, self-compassion is a largely internal process. It is the ability to self-assess, to recognize our flaws and shortcomings—and to love ourselves and forgive ourselves regardless. Antithetically, the constant forward momentum of confidence often precludes the space we need for honest self-compassion, spiraling on and on with no room for reflection. Kid Gloves is meant to push against that momentum, encouraging us to be still for long enough to see ourselves plainly.
-Griffin Candey

Publisher: Griffin Candey (ASCAP).

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from Project Encore, Vol. 1, released August 24, 2022

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Timothy McAllister is one of today’s most celebrated wind soloists, a member of the renowned PRISM Quartet, and a champion of contemporary music credited with almost 50 recordings and over 200 premieres of new compositions by eminent and emerging composers worldwide. McAllister has appeared with more than 40 of the world’s top orchestras and ensembles in over 20 countries. ... more

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