Four Figures
trumpet, piano, drums, and live electronics | unfixed length | 2021
written for SPLICE Ensemble
Premiered by SPLICE Ensemble on February 18, 2022
Klein Hall, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
SPLICE Ensemble:
Sam Wells, trumpet
Keith Kirchoff, piano
Adam Vidiksis, drums
Four Figures is an open-ended sonic experience realized from four graphic scores drawn by the composer. These graphic scores express the composer’s intimate thoughts distorted beyond recognition, both figuratively through the page and literally through the electronics and realization of the performers.