Tondo
Bill Alves
About this work:
A tondo is a painting in a circular frame. This form was popular in Renaissance Italy, where artists such as Raphael used them to circumscribe elaborate geometrical plans that outlined the structures of many of their paintings. During this period, many artists and architects, like their Classical Greek models, believed that a harmonious artistic structure could be found in the beauty of mathematical relationships.
Year composed: 2005
Duration: 00:12:50
Ensemble type: Chamber or Jazz Ensemble, Without Voice:Other Combinations, 2-5 players
Instrumentation: 1 Alto Flute, 4 Double bass
Instrumentation notes: Basses 2 and 4 require a C extension. Basses 1 and 3 are retuned (reference pitches available on request). Bassists also play percussion instruments: wind chimes, mark tree, tam-tam, crotale tuned to G. Alto flute part requires alternate fingerings.