Lachenmann's "Harmonica"
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 11:55 pm
Has anyone on here either seen or played Helmut Lachenmann's solo tuba piece "Harmonica"? It was written for Richard Nahatzki, and got its premiere in 1983: the premiere info states, "15 May 1983 in Saarbrucken, 'Musik im 20. Jahrhunder.' Orchestra of the Saarland Radio, conductor: Hans Zender, soloist: Richard Nahatzki." It looks like a wild piece. There are all kinds of extended techniques, both for the tuba soloist and the massive orchestra, (which includes, among the standard compliment of instruments, an electric organ and three electric bell keyboards.) Any info on this piece would be great.
Aaron
P.S., if anyone has heard of a recording of this piece, I would greatly appreciate being told where to find that recording!
Aaron
P.S., if anyone has heard of a recording of this piece, I would greatly appreciate being told where to find that recording!