commentary to opus 81b

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Fünf Anrufungen for percussion solo, op. 81b (1983)


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Percussion: Vibraphone, 2 Tom-toms, 2 Bongos, Snare Drum, 5 Templeblocks, 4 Cymbals, Sizzle Cymbal, Gong (min. 20 cm), Tam-tam (min. 28 cm), 2 Claves, Woodblock


Première: january 29, 1984, Friedrichshafen, St. Columban
Bernd Kremling


Duration: 13 Minutes

Publisher: Zimmermann Musikverlag Frankfurt ZM 2590 / ISMN: M-010-25900-0

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Five Invocations for solo percussion were written in 1983 and are intended for a sacred space. They are very personal invocations with different characters.
In the last invocation, the chorale "Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu Dir" is the structural starting point of the composition. A very subjective interpretation of the "de profundis".

Bertold Hummel


Press

Percussive Notes / Fall 1987


Five Invocations op. 81b

This is a five-movement collection of solos for multiple percussion: vibraphone, tom toms, bongos, snare drum, temple blocks, and several metallic sounds. Each instrument is identified by graph symbols in the parts. Stick and mallet indications are quite clear, though it should be mentioned that a bass bow is needed. The movements contain interesting color and dynamic contrasts and will require careful preparation as there is no suggested setup. The print is exceptionally clear and this should contribute to the work's becoming an excellent addition to the solo and degree recital literature. I recommend it highly.

George Frock

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