I Riti: Ritual March, "The Funeral of Achilles" - Giacinto Scelsi [ Ensemble 64.8 ]

I Riti: Ritual March, "The Funeral of Achilles" (1962)
-Giacinto Scelsi
"Giacinto Scelsi, a prominent Italian composer of experimental music, is known for his compositional exploration of sound, specifically his acute approach to individual tones. Where Scelsi usually focuses on the single tones of melodic instruments, he approaches I Riti: Ritual March, "The Funeral of Achilles," with a focus on rhythmically thematic material. As the rhythmic material repeats throughout the piece, the dynamic constant in each instrument gradually changes, creating continuous shifts of timbre, while maintaining the rhythmic structure. This compositional approach is unique to Scelsi, as this is his only work for percussion ensemble."
-Program notes by Trevor Saint
This performance by Ensemble 64.8 took place on Nov. 21st, 2009, in the Davis Concert Hall of the University of Alaska, Fairbanks.
The performers from left to right:
Caitlyn Hatcher
Brandon Thomas
Chris Reichmeier
Trevor Saint

[@joemancini2988]

A fascinating work, startling in its immediacy, compellingly vivid.

[@arnehepp]

This tempo doesn't really convey the sadness that the piece holds. The playing was great though. ;-j