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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. 

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The result is dynamic interaction, closer to the point than "interpretation." 

Photo:  Albie Mitchell

Dave Eggar          Artie Dibble                Nancy Garniez

Tonal Refraction Ensemble

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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

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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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Introduction

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