Sedimetron for chamber ensemble (2012)
in memoriam Andrzej Chłopecki
fl, ob, cl, bsn | tpt, hrn, trbn | 2 perc | pno | vln 1, vln 2, vl, vc
Duration: 15’20”
The name of the piece is derived from the Latin word sedimentum “sediment” and the Greek word metron “measure”. The title refers to the sedimentation process, which is the tendency for particles in suspension to settle out of the fluid in which they are entrained. In this process the sedimentary rocks (such as rock salt, black coal or limestone) are formed. In sedimentology, the study of cross-sections of sedimentary rocks gives the information about the transformations of their structures. It is used for the interpretation of the geological history of the Earth.
Sedimetron was composed using a multi-layer technique. The musical layers of the composition can be compared to the layers of sedimentary rock. Looking at the cross-section of the rock we can see the changes of ingredients, colours and texture. Analogically, the pitch and rhythm organization slowly change in the musical progression, and the intonation and timbre of the instruments are modulated.
This piece is dedicated to the memory of Andrzej Chłopecki.
Commissioned within the project "Where from? Where to? – Myths, Nation, Identities" – an initiative by Goethe-Institut (East Central Europe) in cooperation with BHF BANK Stiftung and Ensemble Modern.
CD:
Metaforma, DUX, Ensemble Modern, Clemens Heil – conductor
Sound Chronicle of Warsaw Autumn, Ensemble Modern, Clemens Heil – conductor
List of performances:
2013
11 October
Budapest (HU), Budapest Music Center
Ensemble Modern, Peter Eötvös – conductor
4 October
Riga (LV), Latvian National Opera, Rudens Kamermūzikas Festivāls
Ensemble Modern, Anu Tali – conductor
22 September
Warsaw (PL), The Warsaw Philharmonic Chamber Hall, Warsaw Autumn
Ensemble Modern, Clemens Heil – conductor
22 January
Frankfurt/Main (DE), Alte Oper, Frankfurten Positionen
Ensemble Modern, Anu Tali – conductor
2012
11 December
Munich (DE), Muffathalle, Musica Viva
Ensemble Modern, Peter Eötvös – conductor
Sedimetron
