First Instrument
Michael Robinson
About this work:
First Instrument was named for the featured trumpet timbre, which was the first instrument I ever played, beginning at the age of nine. The trumpet is surrounded by a rich array of tone colors throughout the three contrasting movements of the piece.
- Michael Robinson, December 1999, Lahaina
© 1999 Michael Robinson All rights reserved
Year composed: 1993
Duration: 00:12:17
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. First Instrument is voiced with samples of the following acoustical timbres using equal temperment tuning: trumpet, piano, organ, electric piano, wind bells, acoustic guitar, clarinet and percussion. Synthesized strings and synthesizer timbres are also used.