EndGame
Files
(Sound recording)
Date
2008
Authors
Harrald, L.
Editors
Advisors
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Type:
Creative work
Citation
Statement of Responsibility
Performed by Luke Harrald (electronics) and Zephyr String Quartet: Belinda Gehlert and Emily Tulloch (violins), Anna Webb (viola), Hilary Kleinig (cello)
Conference Name
Abstract
This work is for string quartet and electronics. The electronics essentially generate the structure of the work each time it is performed by the creation of 8 virtual quartets that accompany the live quartet on equal footing. Making use of digital music stands that were designed and built by the composer, the live quartet is sent pre-composed score fragments via a wireless network in real-time. Using Game Theory to organise the fragments, each performance is inherently unpredictable and creates a new version of the work each time it is performed. The virtual quartets either reinforce or subvert the musical materials that are played by the live quartet, creating interesting textures and juxtapositions through reorganising the blocks of musical material both vertically and horizontally throughout the performance.
School/Discipline
Dissertation Note
Provenance
Description
This work was commissioned by the Zephyr String Quartet, and premiered on the 12th of December, 2008 at Rocket Bar, Hindley Street, Adelaide, Australia as part of the Zephyr Electro Acoustic Project. Subsequently the work was performed for Creative Original Music Adelaide, at the Wheatsheaf Hotel, Thebarton, Australia on the 15th of June 2009. Performed by Luke Harrald (electronics) and Zephyr String Quartet: Belinda Gehlert and Emily Tulloch (violins), Anna Webb (viola), Hilary Kleinig (cello) Extent: 21 minutes Instruments: String Quartet and Electronics