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Composer
Flesher, Eric (b. 1968).
Gender
Male
Work
Verdichtung.
Duration
7.5 minutes
Description
Composed in 2002 for Ryan Hare, this very challenging atonal piece employs numerous extended techniques: multiphonics, pitch bending, harmonics, quarter tones, air sounds, timbre alterations, and an ascent to G5. Very rapid flurries of notes alternate with brief pointillistic outbursts. The composer states:
“The bassoonist must adapt modes of playing that are inherently unstable and unpredictable. There is no assurance nor should there be that the performer will be able to reliably execute these modes of playing. The only assurance is that no two performances will sound the same.”
“The bassoonist must adapt modes of playing that are inherently unstable and unpredictable. There is no assurance nor should there be that the performer will be able to reliably execute these modes of playing. The only assurance is that no two performances will sound the same.”
Discography
Present Sounds PS0401 (CD) Ryan Hare
Date Range of Work
2002