Live performance of the electro-acoustic collaboration in the series Oneirology by Oscar van Dillen, with Fie Schouten on low clarinets.

“The piece begins in a dark, somber tone, which is accentuated by the contrabass clarinet. The bass clarinet, with its powerful, virtuosic qualities and expansive range, takes center stage in the second and longest section of the performance. Finally, the A clarinet, offering a rounder and softer timbre than the more commonly known B-flat clarinet, concludes the work. At this stage, the dream world becomes gentle and fluid, allowing the listener to find a sense of calm; a space where the dreamer can descend back into a deep, peaceful sleep.”