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Work

Physarmonica II (accordion with pre-recorded sound)

by Caroline Wilkins (1985, this version: 1998)

Audio Sample

Performance by Caroline Wilkins from the CD Selected works by AMC represented artists

Caroline Wilkins

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CD

Caroline Wilkins : CD 2

Library shelf no. CD 2293 [Available for loan]

Selected works by AMC represented artists

Non-Commercial

This item is not commercially available from the Australian Music Centre. We regret that we cannot offer it for sale.

Work Overview

'Physarmonica II' or bellows accordion, is a work for live and pre-recorded accordions from very different eras. It explores their relationship in time, using suspension, distance and collision, acknowledging also the social and historical context of the sound. Through its source - air - comes the 'rawness'.

Work Details

Year: 1985, this version: 1998

Instrumentation: Solo accordion / bandoneon and electronic tape

Duration: 5 min.

Difficulty: Advanced — Includes extended techniques

First performance: by Caroline Wilkins — 25 May 98. Chard Festival, Somerset

The composer cites the following influences on this work: musique concrete

This work appeared in its original form as a piece solely for tape in 1985, and was published in that form by NMA Tapes 4, Melbourne in the same year.

Performances of this work

25 May 98: Chard Festival, Somerset. Featuring Caroline Wilkins.

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