Composer Carol Worthey on music:
I believe that music has intense power to heal, that it transcends the burdens and cares of daily life. Music transports us to the true center of ourselves, to the realm of feeling and imagination where each of us becomes a universe entire. Music creates loving bonds between people and evaporates the walls that divide us. It is both an individual experience and the building of community.
My greatest challenge as a composer is to create music of our time that is timeless, that hasn't tossed beauty out yet sounds fresh, that has emotional immediacy as well as technical craft. I strive to make my works heartfelt, accessible and engaging. Please remember that you the Listener are part of the equation. When my music speaks to you, you speak to me and thus the circle of communication becomes complete.
As you explore my composer site, you will notice that I am also a visual artist and writer. I welcome you to enjoy my paintings, the illustrated covers of my music scores and the Angel of Music video. And I encourage you to journey through my Music Tips for some surprising information on how music works.
Here's a haiku* from my heart to yours:
*Haiku: An ancient Japanese form of poetry using only seventeen syllables, designed to communicate some fleeting moment in nature or an ironic and subtle emotion. Poets from many languages have utilized the economic device of these few syllables to express "the now" or a sense of loss or nostalgia.
Latest News!
- The latest issue of Carol's newsletter "Noteworthey!" featuring Bejing, China and Tess Remy-Schumacher is now available. You can read it on-line by clicking here.
- Carol's work "Elegy" for Cello and Piano will be featured in an upcoming concert on February 25th by distinguished cellist Tess Remy-Schumacher at The UCO Jazz Lab. Find out more by clicking here.
- The previous issue of Carol's newsletter "Noteworthey!" featured the Florence Biennale. You can read it on-line by clicking here.
- Carol exhibited three artworks at the Biennale d'Arte Contemporanea di Firenze 2007 and received a special award from the President and City of Florence. Read all about it by clicking here.
- Conducted by Luca Benucci, the world-premiere of Carol's "Fanfare for The New Renaissance" was performed by Brass Dimension Ensemble in Florence, Italy. Read about it by clicking here.
- Carol's article "Intriguing Counterpoint" on music and painting is featured in the 2007 International Alliance for Women in Music (IAWM) Journal.
Find out more: click here.
