The Abode of Joy
Michael Robinson
About this work:
The Abode of Joy is a new name I have for my String Quartet No.2 . The piece is articulated here by glockenspiels, which bring clarity to the individual parts. The first movement is a whirlwind, the second movement is more playful, the third movement is reflective, and the final movement is based on a medieval folk melody.
- Michael Robinson, Lahaina, December 2000
© 2000 by Michael Robinson All rights reserved
Year composed: 1980
Duration: 00:40:08
Ensemble type: Electronic Instruments and Sound Sources:Live Electronic Sound Sources
Instrumentation: ,1 Computer/Laptop soloist(s), ,1 Sampler (Keyboard/Other) soloist(s)
Instrumentation notes: A computer and sound module are programmed to perform the fully notated composition in real time. The Abode of Joy is voiced with glockenspiel samples using equal temperment tuning.