Arthur Kampela "Bridges" for viola, Stephanie Griffin viola

Bridges, for solo viola (1995) Stephanie Griffin performs @ rehearsal

The particularity of the piece lies in the continuum that exist between noise and pitch materials. The constant use of 'glissando' signals to the decaying of pitch centered materials, bridging or stretching clearly defined pitch/harmonic elements to their 'complementary' noise objects. Thus, the constant glissandi - seen in the first place as a mere functional attachment linking different musical objects- ends up as the main 'thematic' element of the piece, conferring to it a kind of "sliding stability." These bridges or "intervals" dancing between diverse textural states, or musical objects, can also be linked to the idea of transposition - as in traditional harmony, when the mind tries to 'translate' different aspects of similar sound objects (they somehow "repeat," through contour throughout the piece) in a multitude of states or frequencies. As with my other pieces for acoustic instruments I was also attempting to make sense of the motoric/ergonomic apparatus of the viola, generating two parallel discourses or 'voices' : the first more attuned to the surface materials, their sequence and logical/illogical combination; the second - thought also as a generator of 'secondary thematic' elements - more concerned with purely motoric considerations (i.e. gestures, fingers' suitability, extended techniques, etc.) Thus, this piece is a superimposition of complex rhythmic materials and motoric patterns that friction between themselves 'sparkling' the compositional design. This piece is dedicated to violist Paul Silverthorne..

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[Artjul]

Dear manyeeswhatever, Question is: she is wasting HER time on THIS MUSIC- Why? because it's a brilliant piece. MANY agree! Surprised? Played all over the planet!! Too much for your closed mind/ears?, She is NOT reading your blog. She is playing Kampela's music. Is Write something that amazing, then we talk -- before you spread your buttery brain on bread you cannot taste. Thanks for your input. It's highly appreciated. Hugs and peace!

[93basketball]

i think my ears are gonna go deaf....seems like there's good teachniques...but maybe you should try....eletric guitar? might sound better on there lol

[noec666]

wtf is this

[keguribap]

Wow! This makes me wanna eat Malt-O-Meal upside down. This performance is too groovy and byon-byon! Ugyogyo! Momenta Quartet Rocks! Arf! Arf!

[jpguitar999]

Great video!!! Great Playing!!! Great Music!!!

Congratulations!!!

:)

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João Paulo Pessoa.

[eeeootoob]

Why would a good player waste her time on this nonsense?

[sir1920]

wow this suck. not you the peice

[herma57]

great performerm abd composer, like his piano music, who publishes this music??

[grandcarriage]

Obviously technically and musically proficient player. The piece is not to my taste, but it is interesting the range of voices she can get from her instrument. I'd love to hear her play a "traditional piece" as well. Her instrument has a gorgeous timbre.

[modernbossaband]

Stephanie Griffin is an amazing performer. The piece is just fantastic. Congrats to performer and composer. MMB.