Horologium du Futur Past
Nathaniel Tull Phillips
About this work:
The title comprises three languages (Latin, French, and English respectively) corresponding to three personalities evident in the music (represented by different solo instruments in the trios, duets in the sextet, and textures in the tape interludes), each distinct from the other in temporal sensibility, pitch and rhythmic structure, and emotive content.
Year composed: 2000
Duration: 00:45:00
Ensemble type: Chamber or Jazz Ensemble, Without Voice:Other Combinations, 6-9 players
Instrumentation: ,1 Flute soloist(s), ,1 Clarinet soloist(s), ,1 Percussion (General) soloist(s), ,1 Piano soloist(s), ,1 Violin soloist(s), ,1 Cello soloist(s), ,1 Prerecorded Sound (Tape/CD/Other) soloist(s)
Instrumentation notes: Each movement uses a different instrumentation, with the final movement using all 6 performers.