Program note: Ultraviolet was originally conceived as a work exploring ultraviolet rays of light and the concept of radiation from a strong source, namely the sun, highlighting its singeing and nuclear qualities. Sounds used in the piece attempt to reflect these aggressive attributes by maintaining a sense of intensity in the notes, a grating and straining movement pushing and pulling against a feeling of gravity. All sounds were derived from samples of Lisa Raschiatore on Bb clarinet and bass clarinet, and a bit of bass played by Jacob Richman.
