Schichtstruktur (2016) by Kanding

Copenhagen Phil invited me into the project called 4'33 Phil, which is inspired by the work 4'33 by John Cage.

Schicht is German and means layer, deposit, field. The title refers to several layers or depositions in a structure, that in this piece creates a field of three developments with a common harmonic structure. My approach to live electronics in this piece is, that no other sound occurs than, what is derived directly from the played cello. What is heard comes from the cello, nothing else sounds. It shows, how amazing the computer in real-time can contribute to musical expression.

My piece is dedicated to the cellist Richard Krug, who premiered it in the Copenhagen Phil concert Friday, January 27, 2017, at the concert hall of the Royal Danish Academy of Music. Written with support from the Danish Arts Foundation and Copenhagen Phil. Cover photo by Anne Sandner.