Composer: Lachenmann, Helmut

Instrumentation: Orchestra

Format: Full Score
Publisher: Breitkopf and Hartel

Lachenmann’s Kontrakadenz for large orchestra is a key work of musique concrète instrumentale. It investigates the physical energy and mechanical resistance involved in producing sound, rather than relying on traditional tonality or formal structures. The title refers to a “difference” between acoustic situations and generates an immense, dialectical sonic impact within the symphonic apparatus.

Duration approx. 17 minutes.

Scoring: picc.3.4.3.B-clar.2.dble bsn – 6.3.3.1. – perc(6) – hp.guit – pno.org – 4ad hoc player – 4rec mouthpiece player – str: 14.12.10.8.6.