Tête-À-Tête (2017)
Music, electronics: Nina C. Young
Instrumentation: two toy pianos, two desk bells, and electronics; with optional generative video (designed by R. Luke DuBois)
Duration: 08:00
Scroll down for details regarding the electronics.
Commissioned by the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association for the HOCKET Ensemble.
Premiered November 18, 2017 by HOCKET at the LA Phil’s Noon-to-Midnight.
Rehearsal recording by the HOCKET ensemble.
Instrumentation: two toy pianos, two desk bells, and electronics; with optional generative video (designed by R. Luke DuBois)
Duration: 08:00
Scroll down for details regarding the electronics.
Commissioned by the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association for the HOCKET Ensemble.
Premiered November 18, 2017 by HOCKET at the LA Phil’s Noon-to-Midnight.
Rehearsal recording by the HOCKET ensemble.
Required Materials:
To perform this piece, it is recommended that you use, the following, and configure the instruments as displayed in the images.
Connect the contact mics to the soundboard of the pianos with tape (be careful when removing so as to not strain the the transducer and cable connection). Close the lid.
Contact me if you would like to rent or order a purchase pack of these (interface and cables also available).
To perform this piece, it is recommended that you use, the following, and configure the instruments as displayed in the images.
- 2 Schoenhut Concert Grand Pianos (37-key), available here.
- 2 Cortado MKII Balanced Buffered Contact Mics, available from Zeppelin Design Labs.
- 2 Franklin Bells Office Desk Call Bells, 2-pack available here.
Connect the contact mics to the soundboard of the pianos with tape (be careful when removing so as to not strain the the transducer and cable connection). Close the lid.
Contact me if you would like to rent or order a purchase pack of these (interface and cables also available).
