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PROGRAM NOTE After a bright and victorious flight, the insouciant Butterfly lands up a morning on the environment bathed this time with an entirely different light... Made heavy by atmospheric confusions and a sort of emerging maturity, the survival looks sometimes as a harmonic meditation or some forced acrobatics. However, the inner power remains the only sustainable light to explore a lane that soon will be of spiritual nature only. Après un vol brillant et victorieux, le Papillon insouciant se retrouve, un matin, dans l’environnement qui est baigné cette fois d’une lumière toute différente... Alourdi par des troubles atmosphériques et une certaine maturité émergeante, la survie ressemble tantôt à une méditation harmonique, tantôt à quelques acrobaties forcées. La force intérieure demeure cependant le seul phare viable pour l’exploration d’un chemin bientôt purement spirituel. COMMENTS
- Augusta READ THOMAS, composer (USA): "I like the long tones. They help to focus the form and flow. Their "simplicity of centeredness" is lovely."
VERSIONS
opus 85
current version: v.2 - 2012/2
In the second version of the piece some foggy atmospheres have been slightly extended. 20 seconds longer than version 1. Not performed yet !
MISCELLANEOUS
Dedicated to all who are dying. / Dédié à tous ceux qui agonisent.
Cette oeuvre a été écrite avec le soutien du Ministère de la Communauté Française de Belgique. (Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles)
This piece has been written with the support of the Ministry of the French Community of Belgium. (Federation Wallonie-Bruxelles)
ABOUT PERFORMANCES First performance - 2011, January 21th, by the Ensemble Musiques Nouvelles at Théâtre Royal de Mons (Belgique). Antoine MAISONHAUTE (violin), Maxime DESERT (viola), Jeanne MAISONHAUTE (cello), André RISTIC (piano), Berten D’HOLLANDER (flute), Charles MICHIELS (clarinets) & Pierre QUIRINY (percussion). Conducted by Jean-Paul DESSY.
Produced by TACTUS / LE MANEGE MONS asbl.
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INSTRUMENTATION
Bb Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, tenor Saxophone, alto Saxophone, barytone Saxophone,
Horn, C Trumpet I, C Trumpet II, Trombone, Tuba,
1 Percussionist, (marimba (5 octavas) / vibraphone (need a bow) / 3 tom-toms (high, med, low, need plastic mutes) / bass drum / 2 suspended cymbals (high & low) / 2 plastic bags (light & medium))
Piano, (Option: extra ossia for Bossendorfer Imperial piano with extra bass keys)
Violin I, Violin II, Viola and Cello
PROGRAM NOTE The title invites the audience to guess and discover the origins of the inspiration of this composition.
Yes, I like a lot Jazz music but I tried in this piece to hide the most possible this influ- ence however some traces left... My native Transylvania and the recent archaeological discoveries of a Neolithic civilization in Romania (Writing and Art preceding Mesopo- tamian civilization) added also more mystery to the folklore which is mixed with influ- ences from George CRUMB, Igor STRAVINSKY and Arvo PART.
Some moments of the piano part (basses) have been conceived also as an homage to the old thriller movies which impressed me when I was a child.
The ring bell of the “Palais des Beaux-Arts de Bruxelles” when a concert intermission is finishing let also some traces at the end of the piece.
COMMENTS
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VERSIONS
opus 52
current version: v.2 - 2006/1
MISCELLANEOUS
Dedicated to Judith ENDERS.
RECORDINGS
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ABOUT PERFORMANCES First performance - 2006, January 20th, by the Orkiestra Nowej Muzyki of the Akademia Muzyczna w Krakowie (Poland)
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(mp3 file - 1'18") LIVE CONCERT, see First performance.
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INSTRUMENTATION
Flute (+alto flute), Oboe, Clarinet in Bb (+piccolo clarinet), Bassoon,
Horn in F, Trumpet in Bb, Tenor Trombone,
1 Percussionist (4 toms, 2 bongos, 2 tumbas, 1 bass drum
3 suspended cymbals (high, medium & low), 1 tam-tam tubular bells (Fa4-Fa6), glockenspiel)
Violin I, II, III & IV, Viola I & II, Violoncello I & II, Double bass I & II.
PROGRAM NOTE The happy graveyard of Sapinta (“Cimitirul vesel” north Maramures, Romania) exhibits us a funny and colorful approach to death.
A “Taraf” is a band of traditional Romanian Fiddlers (lautari) that plays at weddings and large village parties but not at funeral ceremonies.
Throughout my composition I explore the attitude towards death.
COMMENTS
The 2006 new revised version was not performed yet.
VERSIONS
opus 63
current version: v.2.1 - 2006/11 (Significantly revised)
MISCELLANEOUS
Composed for the “Acanthes” Composition Workshop, Metz - France July 2006.
RECORDINGS
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ABOUT PERFORMANCES First performance - 2006, July 17th, by musicians of the Orchestre National de Lorraine at the Arsenal Concert Hall of Metz (France).
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(mp3 file - 2'08") LIVE CONCERT, see First performance.
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Unavailable at the moment. The score is being revised. Please contact Alin GHERMAN if you are interested in the score.
INSTRUMENTATION
Flute (+Piccolo), Bb Clarinet, Bb Clarinet (+Bass Clarinet), Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone (+ Barytone Saxophone)
Horn, C Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba,
Percussion player 1, (Conga high / Anvil (or high resonant metal frame) + metal hammers / Vibraphone / Gong G / Crash Cymbal / Cymbales frappées)
< Percussion player 2, (Claves / Whip / Triangle / Conga low / Snare drum / Marimba / Tam-tam / Crash Cymbals (2) / Hi-Hat / Splash Cymbal)
Percussion player 3, (Wind chimes / Sleigh bells / Bongos / Bass Drum / Timpani (high+low) + Cymbal + Wine glass + bow )
Electric guitar, Bass guitar
Soprano solo 1
Soprano solo 2
Alto solo
Piano, Electric keyboard, Accordion
Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3,
Viola 1, Viola 2, Viola 3,
Violoncello 1, Violoncello 2, Violoncello 3
Double Bass
DJ
PROGRAM NOTE My adventures are dedicated to those who desire them fervently while miracles are reserved for those who believe in them ...
Paying tribute to a certain "tradition of travel," I allowed myself to make inroads (sometimes secretly) in the fantastic universes. Thus, several scenes are presented: Propulsion and Northern lights, Miracle, Warriors parade in the catacombs, Pursuit in electric dresses, Chu-Chu-moving, Miracle again, On the tip of the dome, Wonders and sweets, Tenderness from the little fingers, in the magic Wood, Acid!, View of the fire field, Memory and nostalgia.
Mes aventures sont dédiées à ceux qui les désirent avec ardeur alors que les miracles sont réservés à ceux qui y croient ...
Rendant hommage à une certaine "tradition du Voyage", je me suis permis de faire des incursions (parfois secrètes) dans les univers fantastiques. Ainsi, plusieurs scènes sont présentées : Propulsion et lumières boréales, Miracle, Défilé guerrier dans les catacombes, Course-poursuite en robes électriques, Tchou-tchou -en mouvement-, Miracle à nouveau, Sur la pointe de la coupole, Merveilles et friandises, Tendresse des petits doigts, Dans le Bois magique, Acide !, Vue sur le champ de feux, Mémoire et nostalgie.
COMMENTS
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VERSIONS
opus 86a
current version: v1 2012/June
MISCELLANEOUS
Dedicated to all those who wish fervently. / Dédiés à tous ceux qui désirent avec ardeur.
This piece has been commissioned by LE MANEGE.MONS/MUSIQUES NOUVELLES (Belgium) for the European Contemporary Orchestra.
RECORDINGS
Premiere recorded by Jarek FRANKOWSKY. Excerpt available soon.
ABOUT PERFORMANCES First performance - 2012, June 15th, by the European Contemporary Orchestra (ECO) conducted by Raoul LAY. Featuring: Brigitte Peyré (soprano) - Els Janssens-Vanmunster (mezzo) - Raphaële Kennedy (soprano) - Philippe Petit (Dj) at the Ballet National de Marseille, France.
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INSTRUMENTATION
Flute (+Piccolo), Bb Clarinet, Bb Clarinet (+Bass Clarinet), Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone (+ Barytone Saxophone)
Horn, C Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba,
Percussion player 1, (Glockenspiel / Vibraphone / Gong G / Crash Cymbal)
< Percussion player 2, (Triangle / Conga low & high / Snare drum / Marimba / Crash Cymbals (2) + metal chain / Hi-Hat / Splash Cymbal)
Percussion player 3, (Wind chimes / Bass Drum / Timpani (high+low) + Cymbal + Wine glass + bow )
Electric guitar, Bass guitar
Soprano solo 1
Soprano solo 2
Alto solo
Piano, Electric keyboard, Accordion
Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3,
Viola 1, Viola 2, Viola 3,
Violoncello 1, Violoncello 2, Violoncello 3
Double Bass
DJ
PROGRAM NOTE My adventures are dedicated to those who desire them fervently while miracles are reserved for those who believe in them ...
Paying tribute to a certain "tradition of travel," I allowed myself to make inroads (sometimes secretly) in the fantastic universes. Thus, several scenes are presented: Propulsion and boreal lights, Miracle again, On the edge of the dome, Wonders and sweets, Tenderness of the little fingers, In the magic Wood, Acid !, View over the fields of fire, Memory and nostalgia.
Mes aventures sont dédiées à ceux qui les désirent avec ardeur alors que les miracles sont réservés à ceux qui y croient ...
Rendant hommage à une certaine "tradition du Voyage", je me suis permis de faire des incursions (parfois secrètes) dans les univers fantastiques. Ainsi, plusieurs scènes sont présentées : Propulsion et lumières boréales, Miracle à nouveau, Sur la pointe de la coupole, Merveilles et friandises, Tendresse des petits doigts, Dans le Bois magique, Acide !, Vue sur le champ de feux, Mémoire et nostalgie.
COMMENTS "Aventures intérieures et petits miracles" is a short version of the piece "Aventures et miracles"(2012).
VERSIONS
opus 86b
current version: v1 2012/June
MISCELLANEOUS
Dedicated to all those who wish fervently. / Dédiés à tous ceux qui désirent avec ardeur.
This piece has been commissioned by LE MANEGE.MONS/MUSIQUES NOUVELLES (Belgium) for the European Contemporary Orchestra.
RECORDINGS
Excerpt available soon.
ABOUT PERFORMANCES First performance - 2012, December 6th, by the European Contemporary Orchestra (ECO) conducted by Raoul LAY, DJ Philippe Petit at Flagey Studio 4 Concert Hall, Brussels, Belgium.
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