Repudiation and Sacrifice
Christopher Adler
About this work:
Commissioned by the improvising ensemble SoNu, Repudiation and Sacrifice (Music in Service of Revolution) is an homage to and critique of the music and politics of Cornelius Cardew. Quotations from Cardew's music and writing are woven into a complex web of composition, grooves and improvisation, and extensive electronic processing.
Year composed: 2004
Duration: 00:20:00
Ensemble type: Chamber or Jazz Ensemble, Without Voice:Other Combinations, 2-5 players
Instrumentation: 1 Clarinet, 1 Percussion (General), 1 Mezzo-Soprano, 1 Computer/Laptop
Instrumentation notes: Clarinet doubling bass clarinet, extensive electronics for all performers drumset and additional percussion. Arrangements for different instrumentation possible upon consultation.