Entschlackt (Piece in Two Parts), oboe, trumpet (in Bb and C), cello and piano, score (also performance score)

entschlackt (Piece in Two Parts), Partitur (zugleich Spielpartitur)

entschlackt [Piece in Two Parts] resulted from an attempt to write music that is clear, precise and concentrated without being superficially ?simple?. The ?purged? or ?cleansed? character of the piece is noticeable in its sound - using a combination of instruments that produces rather distinct colours - as well as in its form. Each possible combination of the four instruments from solo to quartet is arrayed in short sections (except for a few overlapping passages). The two movements are quite asymmetrical: the first one?s character is almost thoroughly expectant and preparative; however, the second, flashing by quite rapidly, does not provide an ?adequate? continuation. The addition "Piece in Two Parts" in the title, the line-up, the bipartite form and also certain musical details imply a reference to the later works of Stefan Wolpe. Benjamin Schweitzer