This recording was made possible by Meyer Sound's pioneering Constellation acoustical system, which creates ideal and flexible acoustical environments.
Compositional Technique
Matana Roberts's 'Auricular Hearsay' is inspired by the movement patterns of neurodiverse brains, resulting in unique iterations grounded in the performer's specific associations and experiences.
Recording & Production
The recording process for this album was true to a live performance, with everything heard coming from a single take, and sound balance achieved through Meyer's Constellation technology.
Composition History
All works on this album were commissioned by Claire Chase as part of Density 2036, a 24-year initiative to create a new body of repertoire for the flute.
Compositional Technique
Wang Lu's 'Aftertouch' is named after a MIDI keyboard parameter that tracks pressure on a key after the initial attack, allowing for expressive nuances.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Matana Roberts, a multimedia artist and composer, focuses their compositional sculpting on performers' states of mind rather than specific sequences of sounds, using video, graphics, and words.
Notable Performances
All works on this album were given their world premiere performances at The Kitchen in December 2021.
