Music Resource Item Type Metadata
Composer
Runchak, Volodymyr (b. 1960).
Gender
Male
Work
Homo ludens XI or several competition SMS.
Duration
8.5 minutes
Description
This moderately challenging piece was composed in 2013. The music is sometimes pitch-centric and sometimes not, and features an ostinato low Bb throughout. A very facile articulation is required, and the full range is used up to E5. Extended techniques include microtones, timbral trills, multiphonics, flutter-tonguing, and tongue slaps. The title refers to a book by Johan Hulzinga that stresses the importance of play in society.
Date Range of Work
2013