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Aa, Michel van der

In the years following 2000, Michel van der Aa has quickly developed into a composer with an international reputation. Characteristic of his work are his constructivist approach to music and ...

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Above : for ensemble and soundtrack, 1999 / Michel van der Aa

Publisher: Amsterdam: Donemus, 2003
Publisher's number: 10264
Genre: Orchestra
Subgenre: Large ensemble (12 or more players)
Instruments: fl ob cl fg trp perc 2vl vla vc cb tape
Remarks: Voor fluit, hobo, klarinet, fagot, trompet, slagwerker, 2 violen, altviool, cello, contrabas en tape. - In opdracht van het Fonds voor de Scheppende Toonkunst. - Geschreven voor het Ives Ensemble. - Cop. MuziekGroep Nederland, 2001.
Duration: 16'15"
Number of players: 11
Status: fully digitized (real-time delivery)

Description:
Program note (English): In 'Above' the same note material is repeated literally in the ensemble and only the soundtrack is changed, providing new surroundings for the ensemble. With this changing soundtrack layer each of the repeated sections gets a different context, meaning and purpose. The soundtrack exists of repeats and previews of moments in the ensemble. Ensemble sounds are lifted and stretched out completely, and new surroundings for the musicians surface. 'Above' is part of the 'Preposition trilogy - Above, Between, Attach'. Each part focuses on a specific positioning of the musical material. - MICHEL VAN DER AA

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