[spectre] Granular Synthesis: SINKEN - in NYC

[Iris Klein-Bernier]

Please join us for the opening of

SINKEN

A symphonic loop for the Austrian Cultural Forum by
GRANULAR SYNTHESIS/Kurt Hentschlager & Ulf Langheinrich

Opening Reception on June 18, 6 - 10 pm
Austrian Cultural Forum
11 East 52nd Street, New York


SINKEN

Is a twenty-minute piece for audiovisuals and string instruments.

SINKEN is a meditative and insistent composition in slow motion.
SINKEN is a steady glissando created by forty-eight string instruments
accompanied by minimal movements. Flickering audiovisuals are introduced
towards the end. The piece starts with a narrow band of detuned violins and
finally ends in a rumble of deep double bass notes.
After overcoming the challenge posed by the initial lack of any obvious
development or action, the audience reaches a state of concentration and
fascination.


Originally commissioned for a string orchestra, the version of SINKEN
performed at the ACF is an adaptation for the intimate screening situation
in the auditorium and runs in a loop to create an endless state of sinking.

June 19 through June 30, 2002, 10 am - 6 pm

For more information please call 212/319-5300 ext. 211

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Iris Klein-Bernier
Executive Assistant to the Director
Austrian Cultural Forum
11 East 52nd Street
New York, NY 10022
Tel: 212/319-5300 x 211
Fax: 212/644-8660
iklein@acfny.org <mailto:iklein@acfny.org>
www.acfny.org <http://www.acfny.org>