Amos Elkana
Midsummer Night
2016
Amos Elkana
Midsummer Night
(2016)
for cello and electronics
This work is based on the poem Midsummer Night by Ann Lauterbach. The voice reciting the text in the electronic part is of the poet herself.
Technical rider Microphone attached to the cello Headphones for the player Computer running Pure Data Sound card with 5 outputs minimum 4 quality speakers connected to 4 independent audio outs
Notes The electronics were made with the free program Pure Data (PD) PD is available for download online for almost any OS. The PD patch which is necessary for this work is available from the composer upon request. Please write to: amos@amoselkana.com Process: The computer records the cello, manipulates its sound and plays it through the speakers. There are also prerecorded sounds that are output through the speakers. In addition there is a click track that only the cellist hears through the headphones (ch 5?). Balance: The live instrument and the speakers should have the same volume.
Duration: approximately 4 minutes This work was commissioned by the Musica Nova Consort to celebrate Amnon Wolman’s 60th birthday
to Amnon Wolman for his 60th birthday
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Midsummer Night for cello and electronics Amos Elkana
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