Perplexities after Escher for heckelphone, string quartet and double bass String Quartet - Digital Sheet Music
With Perplexities after Escher, Graham Waterhouse has created an unusual chamber music work for heckelphone, string quartet and double bass. Inspired by early graphics by M. C. Escher's early graphic works, the five-part composition combines clear forms with surprising changes in tonal perspective. The heckelphone stands as an equal partner in the ensemble and unfolds its entire color palette - from edgy-energetic to lyrical-piangendo. Ideal for demanding concert programs with special instrumentation.
Details
Summary
- Instrument:
- Cello Double Bass Viola Violin
- Ensembles:
- String Quartet
- Publishers:
- Schott Music - Digital
- Format:
- Score Set of Parts Score and Parts
- Item types:
- Digital
- Level:
- Advanced
- Usages:
- School and Community
Detailed Description
SKU: S9.Q817581
For heckelphone, string quartet and double bass. Composed by Graham Waterhouse. A fascinating chamber music work, inspired by Escher's pictorial worlds: rich in contrast, structurally aware and sonically extraordinary. The heckelphone unfolds its full expressive power in dialog with strings and double bass. Score and parts. Duration 17'. Schott Music - Digital #Q817581. Published by Schott Music - Digital (S9.Q817581).With Perplexities after Escher, Graham Waterhouse has created an unusual chamber music work for heckelphone, string quartet and double bass. Inspired by early graphics by M. C. Escher's early graphic works, the five-part composition combines clear forms with surprising changes in tonal perspective. The heckelphone stands as an equal partner in the ensemble and unfolds its entire color palette - from edgy-energetic to lyrical-piangendo. Ideal for demanding concert programs with special instrumentation.
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