ORATORIO No. 1
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“ORATORIO NO. 1” is a multimedia polyptych for solo instrumentalist, live electronics, fixed media, short film, and interactive video. This work focuses on confusion of personal identity and the representation of self through abstract visual and sonic imagery. The title is derived from the musical genre of the oratorio, generally defined as an un-staged musical production in which each performer is representative of a character or chorus within the story. In this work the characters are instead represented by specific electroacoustic textures, recurring audio and vocal samples, the instruments performed by the soloist—in this case, alto and baritone saxophone—, visual imagery in the film, and musical motives and chord progressions. All the motives and imagery are derived from a collection of poems organized in a chronological narrative order. In visual art, a polyptych is a painting that is divided into various smaller leaves or panels connected by hinges that fold together. “ORATORIO NO. 1” is crafted in this way, using short multimedia pieces connected to form narrative segments that outline the greater story of the work. The work progresses through five pieces that act as “sonic panels” connected to complete the overarching narrative. These five pieces utilize musical motives and visual imagery in relation to stanzas of text expressed through narration. The fixed media, live electronics, and interactive video are triggered using a Max MSP patch controlled by the soloist using a USB footswitch indicated by numbered cues in the score. The goal of this work is to further extend the potential of electroacoustic music and film in a live performance setting, while allowing an interactive experience for the performer to progress through the music and film at a pace that will vary between repeated performances.
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Building the imagery -- ORATORIO No. 1 text -- Musical Themes -- ORATORIO No. 1 score and performance instructions
vi, 32 pages
vi, 32 pages
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M.M. (Master of Music)