Sun on Snow
Barbara Benary
About this work:
The piece is built from an anagramatic poem. The poem is of single syllable words - read horizontally to generate the first verse, vertically for the second. Each of the five movements is derived by a fairly strict mathematical process, following the general rule that the number of letters in a word determines its pitch. These processes serves as structures for improvisation as well. Thus each performance or ensemble’s rendition will differ.
Year composed: 1985
Duration: 00:14:30
Ensemble type: Voice, Solo or With Chamber or Jazz Ensemble:Voice with Chamber/Jazz Ensemble, 6-9 Players
Instrumentation:
Instrumentation notes: clarinet, soprano sax, violin, marimba, electric guitar, vibraphone, percussion. However instrumentation is flexible. Most parts can be adapted for other instruments.