Aerial by Steven Swartz, composer published on 2021-12-17T17:52:41Z Concert recording of world premiere, 2/14/81. Kyle Peterson + James Perone, clarinets; Charles Clifton, piano. The work's title can be read as a noun meaning 'antenna,' or as an adjective meaning 'in the air.' To me, an antenna has always struck a note of yearning, whereas being airborne commonly symbolizes freedom and fulfillment. This duality shapes the poetic dimension of my piece. Genre Classical
