Japanese-born composer Asuka Kakitani draws inspiration from the nature that surrounds her, weaving it with her unique perspectives and imagination. Her projects span from jazz big band, orchestra, string quartet, and vocal works. Kakitani’s music has been lauded as “a musical impressionist and supreme colorist” (Hot House Magazine) and evoking “the overflowing world of inspirational melody” (DownBeat Magazine). Kakitani has been the recipient of the New Music USA Creator’s Fund, the Blackbird Creative Lab Fellowship, the Innova Recordings National Call, the McKnight Composer Fellowship, and the Jerome Fund for New Music Grant (now ACF|Create).
Fractured
Composed February 2023 – Clarinet, Violin, Cello, Electronics, Piano
From the composer: “Fractured was written for the wonderful Unheard-of//Ensemble in 2023. I broke my right hand for the first time soon after I started working on the piece. Wearing a cast for six weeks on my dominant hand and not being able to use it displayed the world differently, which gave me new perspectives and appreciation. This piece tries to express my struggle through the experience, wonder at the incredible human body, and gratitude for the health I take for granted too often.“
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