Transformations

a Triptych for variable number of musicians and variable instruments (2021)

A triptych based on transformative power resourcing exerts on our surroundings.
Material prompting the performance is developed from satellite images or relevant video footage and leaves space for performers to decide on some aspects of the performance- eg. instrument choice, techniques, dynamics etc.
Environments, which inspired this piece are, among others, The Dinorwic and Penrhyn slate quarries in Wales (material for the litophone- a stone percussion instrument built for this work, comes from Penrhyn Quarry) or the National Park Low Tatras, which is being continuously deforested at a rapid speed.

More details in the score (link below)

-First recording by Ján Števuliak (SoundCloud below)

-Second recording released on BandCamp, under Orbweavers Collective in 2021