Stalking/Insects
Victoria Bond
About this work:
Premiere: January 9, 1996; The Knitting Factory, New York City
Martha Mooke
Commentary: Both of these works were commissioned by Martha Mooke for the electric viola. Stalking is inspired by my fascination with the total concentration, grace and stealth of large cats stalking their prey. Insects grew out of my interest in natural sounds and the way in which creatures communicate. The exotic colors produced by the insects provides an ample pallette of sci-fi sounds suitable for an electric instrument.
Year composed: 1996
Duration: 00:10:00
Ensemble type: Electronic Instruments and Sound Sources:Live Electronic Sound Sources
Instrumentation: 1 Viola
Instrumentation notes: Electric Viola