Ricercata
Helena Michelson
About this work:
The New Grove Dictionary of Music defines the term “Ricercata” (to search for), as a work of esoteric nature or one that illustrates a particular device of composition. The title of this piece is a reference to this definition. The piece falls into two sections unfolding as a kind of developing variation. In this work, I am especially interested to explore the sonic and coloristic possibilities of the instrument, particularly the resonances created through the use of sostenuto pedal, harmonics, and pizzicato.
Year composed: 2006
Duration: 00:13:00
Ensemble type: Keyboard:Piano
Instrumentation:
Instrumentation notes: solo piano