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Thomas Kotcheff, piano; Video by Louis Ng
Four Interludes (2014)
I. Ends
II. Begins
III. Stops
IV. Holds
'Four Interludes' is a set of movements based on Charles Ives' 'The Alcotts', from his Piano Sonata No. 2, Concord, Mass., 1840-1860. Written for Thomas Kotcheff, 'Four Interludes' was commissioned for Thomas' 2014-2015 recital series as a partner piece for the Ives. Each of the 'Four Interludes' samples and manipulates musical material directly taken from Ives' original. In the case of two of the movements, 'Ends' and 'Begins', the relationship to 'The Alcotts' is theatrically inspired. The other two interludes emulate processes used in electronic music sampling and sequencing.
II. Begins
III. Stops
IV. Holds
'Four Interludes' is a set of movements based on Charles Ives' 'The Alcotts', from his Piano Sonata No. 2, Concord, Mass., 1840-1860. Written for Thomas Kotcheff, 'Four Interludes' was commissioned for Thomas' 2014-2015 recital series as a partner piece for the Ives. Each of the 'Four Interludes' samples and manipulates musical material directly taken from Ives' original. In the case of two of the movements, 'Ends' and 'Begins', the relationship to 'The Alcotts' is theatrically inspired. The other two interludes emulate processes used in electronic music sampling and sequencing.
Performance History -
Thomas Kotcheff, piano; USC Thornton Spring 2015 Composition Showcase
March 8, 2015; Los Angeles, CA
premiere:
Thomas Kotcheff, piano; Matched
January 28, 2015; Key West, FL
Thomas Kotcheff, piano; USC Thornton Spring 2015 Composition Showcase
March 8, 2015; Los Angeles, CA
premiere:
Thomas Kotcheff, piano; Matched
January 28, 2015; Key West, FL