Roland Hermann, baritone ; Annette Bik, violin ; Pierre-Stéphane Meugé, saxophone ; Klangforum Wien ; Hans Zender, conductor
The 1st work for bass voice, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, contrabassoon, percussion (2 players), and double bass; the 2nd for violin and 18 instruments; the 3rd for 2 horns, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, 2 tubas, saxophone, percussion (2 players), and wind machines; the 4th for soprano saxophone; the 5th for harp, tam-tam, and double bass.
Compact disc.
Durations: 12:02; 13:44; 13:30; 9:26; 8:33.
Program notes, in part by Hans Zender, and biographical notes on the composer and performers, in English, French, and German (30 p. : ports.) bound in container.
Recorded in Vienna: Nov. 1, 1995, Mozartsaal, Konzerthaus (2nd-3rd works); 1997, Schottenstift (4th work); Feb. 11, 1998, Casino Zögernitz (1st work); and Apr. 29, 1998, Thomas Morus Kirche (5th work).
Text of the 1st work consists of various vowels, consonants, and syllables.