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Hydraulic Principles

(2012)

Orchestra

2-2-2-2-2 alto saxophones
2-2-1-0
8-6-4-4-3
1 percussion


Pianola


Duration: 7'



Hydraulic Principles starts out with a simple additive game which is spun into a driving mechanical narrative.


 





Orchestra

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Score available from Donemus Publishing





Written for Ricciotti Ensemble

Commissioned by the Performing Arts Fund, Netherlands

First orchestra performance: October, 2012
First pianola performance: January, 2013