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Tonal Refraction


The Tonal Refraction Ensemble aspires to play as teenagers and adult amateurs do, tasting one tone at a time.
This approach is the basis of Tonal Refraction, an alternative notation in which color expresses the taste factor missing from standard notation.
The result is dynamic interaction, closer to the point than "interpretation."
Photo: Albie Mitchell
Dave Eggar Artie Dibble Nancy Garniez
Tonal Refraction Ensemble


Introduction by
Nancy Garniez

Introduction by
Dave Eggar


Recording Session Snippet One

Recording Session Snippet Two


Recording Session Snippet Three

View full recording session here

Below: Excerpt video of the first movement of the Tonal Refraction of Mozart G minor Piano Quartet, K. 478, synchronized to the Tonal Refraction Ensemble recording by videographer Dave Tecson, collaborator in the project since 1997



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