Wolfgang Rihm
Verwandlung 6
Short instrumentation: 2 1 2 1 - 4 1 2 0 - timp, perc(3), hp, pno, str
Duration: 15'
Instrumentation details:
1st flute
2nd flute
oboe
1st clarinet in A
2nd clarinet in A
bassoon
1st horn in F
2nd horn in F
3rd horn in F
4th horn in F
trumpet in C
1st trombone
2nd trombone
timpani
1st percussion
2nd percussion
3rd percussion
harp
piano
violin I
violin II
viola
violoncello
double bass
Rihm - Verwandlung 6 for orchestra
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Work introduction
This work completes the Verwandlung cycle for the time being. Here, too, Rihm makes use of far-reaching transformation processes in his sounds, for instance when a rattle sounds the first rhythm and four percussionists are used in the course of the work. Technically speaking, Verwandlung 6 does not contain much in the way of pitfalls. However, the great challenge in performing Rihm’s orchestral works remains the process of expending and conveying their inherent energy.