„Tun“ and „Tu“ are two chinese characters. The former can be interpreted as the vastness of space in the universe and the latter refers to the motion of inhalation and exhalation. The selection of these 2 characters as a title is to express the construction of a large and differing timbral space using different combinations and contrasting timbres of the baritone saxophone and electronics.

"Tun Tu" for Saxophone and electronics (2012) - part1

Performed by trio accanto (Markus Weiss: saxophon, Yukiko Sugarawa: piano, Christian Dierstein: percussion) and Karlheinz Essl (electronics) at Konzerthaus Vienna on March 28th, 2000.

onwards is a composition for improvising musicians. The score provides each instrument with four different sound types - drones, textures, points, and repetitions - to be played in accordance with a definite time plan. The performers are free to interpret those sound types according to the given structural indications. The composer not only provides them with material which they can interpret at will, but also furnishes them with specific parameters. By exactly defining the time plan (which can be seen as a precise schedule), the progression of the composition is determined in advance.

Score and more: http://www.essl.at/works/onwards.html

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onwards (2000) - for saxophone, piano, percussion and electronics

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