related works
Genre:
Multimedia
Subgenre:
Mixed ensemble (2-12 players) with multimedia
Scoring:
pf perc tape
Sun Spot : for piano and tape / Kasia Głowicka
Genre:
Multimedia
Subgenre:
Piano with multimedia
Scoring:
pf tape
Appulse : for piano (with optional electronics) / Petra Strahovnik
Genre:
Multimedia
Subgenre:
Piano with multimedia
Scoring:
pf (tape)
to keep silence : for piano end electronics / Alla Zagaykevych
Genre:
Multimedia
Subgenre:
Piano with multimedia
Scoring:
pf tape
composition
Legerdemain : for piano and electronics / Yannis Kyriakides
Other authors:
Kyriakides, Yannis
(Composer)
Description:
Legerdemain, meaning ‘quickness of hand’, or ‘sleight of hand’, is the name of the set of techniques used by a magician, card sharp or street hustler to manipulate objects such as cards and coins secretly. The piece is akin to a musical cup and balls trick: three simple chords are permutated, shuffled and generally thrown around the piano in a what is a demonstration of pianistic dexterity. A soundtrack of sine wave impulses are bounced around the room as a resonance and reflection of the pianist’s actions.