Mechaniks Bench

Hughes, Bernard

About the work

Mechaniks Bench is based on the Eduardo Paolozzi sculpture of the same name on display in the Tate Liverpool.

Technical notes

4 or more players playing pitched instruments, including voice. The optimum ensemble is about 15 – 20 players. The four staves are marked Leader, Hi, Middle and Low. One player is designated Leader, the rest share themselves out among the other parts.

Origin

Call for Pieces Entry: Tate Liverpool 2002