First Spectrum of the Contrabass
Christopher Adler
About this work:
Virtuoso contrabass solo utilizing harmonics up to the 11th partial. This piece concerns the visual disjuncture between hand position and melody through extensive use of harmonics and extended techniques. Commissioned and premiered by Christopher Williams.
Year composed: 2002
Duration: 00:12:00
Ensemble type: Solo instrument, non-keyboard:Double bass
Instrumentation: 1 Double bass