Anyone who is modest about his or her musical abilities, anyone who has ever tripped onstage, and any musicians for whom near-perfection is not an option will love Tom Johnson's Failing: A Very Difficult Piece For Double Bass.
It's a wonderful paradox: If you perform Failing perfectly, you fail.
You can experience it on the Left Coast Chamber Ensemble's concert, "Conversation Pieces," which also features a new work by the group's 2010 composition award-winner, Stephen Snowden. Then, talk amongst yourselves.