Blueprint (ii)
Runswick, Daryl
About the work
Blueprint (ii) is a ‘nearly-rondo’ consisting of a recurring Statement and three Episodes. The composer has provided a backbone structure for the piece, but all the music has been improvised or composed by the performers. The form of the piece is a Statement – Episode 1 – Statement – Episode 2 – Episode 3 – Statement.
First Performance: CoMA London Ensemble, Spitalfields Festival, June 1995
Technical notes
This piece is a backbone from which the players themselves generate the musical material. Easily understood instructions are provided. About four rehearsals would be required.