November Sky
Part ofCrossfireCommissioned by the National Endowment for the Arts and Rachel Rudich. Premiered November 15, 1992.
Duration
17'
Instrumentation
for solo flute (doubling piccolo, alto, and bass flutes) and optional electronics.
Electronics
Required Audio Equipment
- Computer: Mac Intel running OS X 10.4 or higher
- Max/MSP version 5.0 or higher
- Audio Interface with at least 2 – 4 outputs
- Mixer with at least 2 – 4 inputs/outputs
- At least 2 speakers
If Max/MSP is not installed, the performance patch can be executed on the Runtime version of Max/MSP available from www.cycling74.com.
Amplification of the alto and bass flutes is optional but recommended especially in
larger concert halls and performance spaces. The use of a headset microphone
(near lip plate) and air microphone (at the foot of the flutes) reinforces the sound
of the lower flutes including extended techniques such as tongue rams.
Notes
Can be presented as a multimedia work with video was (16 monitors each) and video playback.
