for Pierrot Ensemble
Duration 10′
Commissioned by the Tampere Biennale with the financial support of the Sibelius Fund
Fp: Ääni-kollektiivi (Kaisa Kortelainen, fl, Helmi Malmgren, cl, Aliisa Neige Barrière, vl, Sirja Nironen, vc, Väinö Jalkanen, pf, Jerry Piipponen, perc), Apr 14 2019, Tampere Biennale (FI)
Program note:
“Taz takes its inspiration from the iconic Looney Tunes character, the Tasmanian Devil, known for his wild, unpredictable energy. The piece embodies this same spirit through its bold, audacious virtuosity, with sharp, unexpected twists and turns that keep the listener on edge. While the music itself doesn’t follow any specific programmatic narrative, its cartoonish and playful nature evokes a sense of animated chaos, much like the character that inspired it.“