Lunsqui-Topografia Index 3 (SP)-P/BFL(AFL)/CL(BCL) - Product Information
The main element behind the relatively simple rhythmic materials used in Topografia Index 3A comes from the idea of mapping and surveying physical features of a region. More specifically, the idea came from my observation of the mountains in the central area of Brazil, called Minas Gerais. The mapping is made possible through the creation of a grid that provides a sensation of continuity and regularity. The multiple directions that the sonic material takes along the piece are somewhat similar to the organization of shapes and colors on a canvas – or the numerous features on a landscape. (AL)
Number of Players: 3
Difficulty: Grade 5
Instrumentation:
Player 1: Alto Flute
Player 2: Clarinet, Bass Clarinet
Player 3: Cabassa, Metal Shaker, 2 Gueros, Bell Plate, Sandpaper, Wood, Flexatone
Alexandre Lunsqui (Sao Paulo) is a graduate of the University of Campinas, and pursued postgraduate studies in composition at University of Iowa, Columbia University, and IRCAM (year-long course of composition and computer music). His mains composition teachers were JosÈ Augusto Mannis and Tristan Murail. His music has been played in Argentina, Austria, Brazil, China, England, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Switzerland, and around the US. He has participated in festivals such as Gaudeamus Music Week, Manca, Darmstadt, CrossDrumming, Aspekte, Time of Music, Musica Nova, Beijing Modern, Music at the Anthology, Creative Music Festival, PASIC, Luxembourg Fest and Resonances. He has been awarded the Virtuose Prize given by the Ministry of Culture of Brazil. Ensembles that have played his music include Ensemble Aleph, Arditti String Quartet, Argento Chamber Ensemble, Ensemble L'Arsenale, Ensemble Piano Possibile, Ensemble Counter)induction, New York New Music Ensemble, New York Miniaturist Ensemble, Talea Ensemble, TimeTable Percussion, ECCE, MATA Micro Orchestra, International Contemporary Ensemble, and Due East. A CD with his chamber music was released in spring 2008. His compositions have been recorded on the Gravina Musica, Usk and Metronome labels (http://www.lunsqui.com).
Number of Players: 3
Difficulty: Grade 5
Instrumentation:
Alexandre Lunsqui (Sao Paulo) is a graduate of the University of Campinas, and pursued postgraduate studies in composition at University of Iowa, Columbia University, and IRCAM (year-long course of composition and computer music). His mains composition teachers were JosÈ Augusto Mannis and Tristan Murail. His music has been played in Argentina, Austria, Brazil, China, England, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Switzerland, and around the US. He has participated in festivals such as Gaudeamus Music Week, Manca, Darmstadt, CrossDrumming, Aspekte, Time of Music, Musica Nova, Beijing Modern, Music at the Anthology, Creative Music Festival, PASIC, Luxembourg Fest and Resonances. He has been awarded the Virtuose Prize given by the Ministry of Culture of Brazil. Ensembles that have played his music include Ensemble Aleph, Arditti String Quartet, Argento Chamber Ensemble, Ensemble L'Arsenale, Ensemble Piano Possibile, Ensemble Counter)induction, New York New Music Ensemble, New York Miniaturist Ensemble, Talea Ensemble, TimeTable Percussion, ECCE, MATA Micro Orchestra, International Contemporary Ensemble, and Due East. A CD with his chamber music was released in spring 2008. His compositions have been recorded on the Gravina Musica, Usk and Metronome labels (http://www.lunsqui.com).
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