Exploration of Stars
Composer: Maxwell Tfirn
Year of Composition: 2013
Instrumentation: Violin, Cello, Piano and Computer
Type of Electronics: Live
Number of Channels: 2
Duration: Variable
Video Component: None
This work is a collection of 12 movements that are comprised of all the zodiac symbols for any given month notated. The computer part is subtle and is used to alter the timbre of the instruments in real time to make a “hyper” instrument. The composition does not have to be played with all 12 movements. The ensemble can pick their birthday months or randomly choose.