sonority

Question 1

what instrument is used?

Answer 1

cello

Question 2

in addition to this instrument, what else is used?

Answer 2

live electronics

Question 3

what electronics are used?

Answer 3

reverb, harmoniser, amplifier

Question 4

what do these electronics do to the cello?

Answer 4

reverb creates space, it acts as a sustain pedal

harmoniser detunes the pitch, adds quarter tones above/below. dynamic hairins are used in the score, indicating how much to add

amplifier is used to bring out timbral detail

Question 5

examples of cello techniques used

Answer 5

sul ponticello
sul tasto
trills/mordents
harmonics
glissandi
pizz/left-hand pizz
flautando bowing
heavy bow pressure to create a scratching sound
extreme use of vibrato
use of micro intervals
-some are used simultaneously