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| | new world (usa) #nwcr 0631 cd
composers recordings inc. (usa) #nwcr 0631 cdhenri lazarof “cadence” compact disc recordable - concerto for violoncello and orchestra
- no.1 (26:47) 1968
- cadence ii for viola and tape (7:54) 1969
- continuum for string trio (14:09) 1970
- cadence v for flute and tape (11:04) 1971
| | ...mainly for “cadence ii for viola and tape” (1969) and “cadence v for flute and tape ” (1971, performed here by %$#$!@$# james galway !!!) |
| | new world press release... |
| cadence ii was written in october 1969 especially for milton thomas, thus the subtitle, cadence for milton. as the title suggests, the work has an overall free shape. based upon a cantus firmus (the first note to be heard—an open c string)—with long melismas branching out, the composition comprises a network of many interlocking sub-sections using both traditional and graphic notation. the element of controlled chance also plays a rather important part in its structure.
in the many layers of “live” and pre-recorded viola sounds— quite uncompromising in the complexities of their rhythmic, melodic and dynamic relationships—a sense of continuously increasing tension is formulated by the super imposition and accumulation of musical events from the “past” into the “present.”
it was premiered in 1969 by milton thomas at alice tully hall in new york, with numerous other performances given in los angeles, santa barbara, san francisco, boston, as well as in several european cities.
cadence v was written for and is dedicated to james galway who premiered the work in los angeles in 1973. the soloist uses the c, alto, and bass flutes and the tape consists of pre-recorded c, alto and bass flutes on 2 and 4 channels. cadence v is in one continuous movement with its different sections clearly delineated by the diverse use of the flutes. its density varies from the solo to duets (with the tape) and up to a five voice contrapuntal texture. the character is expressive as well as dramatic. the tape portion was prepared in los angeles by the soloist with the composer’s assistance.
— henri lazarof |
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