Saturation

for large ensemble (2023)

This piece is saturated with symmetrical transformations and while it has a regular pulse, it frequently changes meters. The overall idea of going from a minimum of music material through self-generating processes to a full completeness is realized in several stages, with some internal recapitulations and referential “break points” from the flow.

Program Notes:

“Saturation” was composed in 2023. It is based on a set of trichords, tetrachords, pentachords and hexachords which form aggregates and peculiar set formations. This piece is saturated with symmetrical transformations and while it has a regular pulse, it frequently changes meters. The overall idea of going from a minimum of music material through self-generating processes to a full completeness is realized in several stages, with some internal recapitulations and referential “break points” from the flow. The full chart of all sets and their combinatorial formations are available from the composer.

Instrumentation: • Oboe • Bassoon • Horn in F • Trumpet in C • Percussion (2 Triangles, Suspended Cymbal, China Cymbal, 3 Woodblocks, 2 Bongos, 3-Octave Vibraphone with a bow) • Acoustic Guitar • Harp • Piano • 3 Violins • 2 Violas • 1 Cello The ensemble needs to be conducted.
Duration: c. 11 minutes
Premiere: Black House ensemble (workshop)

Score Sample: 6 Pages from Ivanova-Saturation-full score
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Performances:

World Premiere

March 18th, 2023

Saturation, for large ensemble (2023) - Black House Ensemble

Cammilleri Hall, USC (Los Angeles, CA)

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Vera Ivanova,composer

Saturation

for large ensemble (2023)

Vera Ivanova,
composer