Quadrivial is an adaptation of the piece Double. The work focuses on the communication between the pianist and the other three players. The piano is prepared with the hairs of a bow in order to produce long string like sounds. In the climax of the piece, the pianist grabs a mallet and a fast percussive reacting between the flute, violin, cello and the pianist takes place. These theatrical gestures are written down in the score.
Instrumentation
for flute, violin, cello and piano
1997
flute
violin
cello
piano (prepared)
Details
Duration
8′
First performance
3 September 2000
Felix Merits, Gaudeamus Music Week, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Commissioned by
Pearls for Swine Ensemble Sweden
Publisher
Donemus
Performances
Last performance
23 September 2022
Quadrivial (Croatian premiere)
SYNCHRONOS ensemble
Kneževa palača, Koncertna dvorana braće Bersa,
Zadar,
Croatia