Aquiver

Maniam, Stephen

About the work

The piece is structured around timed sections when the four groups of instruments are required to repeat short rhythmic or melodic ideas.

Technical notes

Written for flexible mixed ensemble, the piece is intended for groups of at least 12 players. Each part can be played by any combination of instruments, but some instruments capable of glissandi are needed on each part.

Origin

Call for Pieces Entry: The State of the Nation 1998