related works
Xing : for 2 conductors and ensemble / Adam Łukawski
Genre:
Orchestra
Subgenre:
Large ensemble (12 or more players)
Scoring:
fl/picc ob cl/cl-b fg 2h 2tpt trb tb 4perc hp acc 2vn vla vc db
Smashing Mirrors : for ensemble / Wilbert Bulsink
Genre:
Orchestra
Subgenre:
Large ensemble (12 or more players)
Scoring:
picc(fl) fl(fl-a) ob(eh) cl-b(l) cl-cb cfg(fg) h tpt 2trb 2perc pf 2vn vla vc db
Volkskrant contrapunt : for large ensemble, 1996 / Martijn Padding
Genre:
Orchestra
Subgenre:
Large ensemble (12 or more players); Orchestra
Scoring:
1221 4sax 2220 4perc hp pf synth 2vl vla vc cb / str
Tut-Ankh-Amen's tomb : for large ensemble, 1993 / Chiel Meijering
Genre:
Orchestra
Subgenre:
Large ensemble (12 or more players)
Scoring:
3330 4sax 4661 3perc drums el.g g-b el.org synth
composition
16 Fractals : for 4 ensembles / Adam Lukawski
Other authors:
Lukawski, Adam
(Composer)
Description:
Writing this work, I was inspired with a phenomena of how transitory and partial is our perception of the Universe. As human beings, we are settled in fixed time-frames and spaces, which influences the way we perceive the whole. Even though we look at the same Structure, the point of view always differs and creates a special, unique performances. These, shapes our personalities, which create unique stories of the living beings.
The aim of this work is to imitate this phenomena. I’ve created a small universe consisting of one, infinite graphical structure in the shape of a fractal based on a previously established mathematical principle. The work can be started from any of these 16 elements and each of them creates a different narrative built from the same set of events. During one concert, only one Fractal is performed - this way, the audience is able to listen to only 1 of 16 existing versions of the work, only one of many unique stories possible to create within this small Universe.
Adam Łukawski