The Muses of Bedlam
Complete Work Title:
The Muses of Bedlam — a cadavre exquis in three parts
Performance Medium:
solo contrabass
Movements:
in three movements
Duration:
c.5:00
Date Composed:
May - August 1991
Performance Information:
• The work incorporates theatrical elements and a variety of extended performance techniques (including whistling and singing by the performer).
• The set-up requires a small tray with a number of props, including a police whistle, wooden dowel, child's cow toy (which produces a "moo" sound when inverted) and miscellaneous other items of the performer's choosing.
Additional Information:
Created in collaboration with composers Michael Hartt and John Mickel.
Performance History:
Kevin Brown, contrabass:
• 9 March 1996; University of North Texas (Denton, TX)
Michael Hartt, contrabass:
• 24 February 1992; Butler University (Indianapolis, IN)
• 23 February 1992; Indiana University (Bloomington, IN) [premiere]
Downloads & Links:
audio recording (mp3)
Performance recorded 23 February 1992, Indiana University; Michael Hartt, contrabass.
score (pdf)
