A Time Machine
Dennis Bathory-Kitsz
About this work: This is a set of through-composed songs (with algorithmically generated texts) and interludes, plus quasi-aleatoric 'time machine' sections -- three large movements composed of 11 alternating sections each. Commissioned by the Vermont Contemporary Music Ensemble, the music generated the first standing ovation the group ever received.
Score is inked only.
Performance of Part 1 of 3 parts, Nos. 1-11 (MP3)
Year composed: 1990
Duration: 00:45:00
Ensemble type: Voice, Solo or With Chamber or Jazz Ensemble:Voice with Chamber/Jazz Ensemble, 6-9 Players
Instrumentation: 1 Flute, 1 Clarinet, 1 Percussion (General), 2 Piano, 1 Violin, 1 Cello, 1 Other Electronic Instument(s)
Instrumentation notes: Computer screen menus for quasi-improv sections; dancer