Boulez: ... explosante-fixe ... | Emmanuel Pahud - Sophie Cherrier - Marion Ralincourt

PIERRE BOULEZ
... explosante-fixe ...
I. Transitoire VII - Interstitel I [01:18]
II. Transitoire V - Intersitel II [14:53]
III. Originel [31:06]

Boulez’s ... explosante-fixe ... was composed as an homage to Igor Stravinsky, following his death in April 1971. It was actually intended simply to mark out the framework for a free improvisation, but over the years, ... explosante-fixe ... developed into a sophisticated composition, with electronic music playing an increasingly important role. As technology has advanced, this role has become ever more refined, culminating in this version from the 1990s. One solo flute is connected to a computer through a MIDI system, so that the electronics react almost spontaneously to the flute, played here by Emmanuel Pahud.

Emmanuel Pahud (Flute)
Sophie Cherrier (Flute)
Marion Ralincourt (Flute)
Members of the IRCAM Paris (Sound Direction)
Pierre Boulez (Conductor)
Berliner Philharmoniker