Susan Fancher, the saxophonist on this album, has commissioned dozens of works and published transcriptions of music by composers like Josquin Desprez, Ben Johnston, and Steve Reich.
Recording & Production
The original software for Morton Subotnick's 'In Two Worlds' was discontinued in the mid-90s, making performances nearly impossible until a new version was created in 2007 using Max/MSP.
Composition History
Morton Subotnick's 'In Two Worlds' was originally composed for an interactive computer program called "Interactor," co-created by Subotnick and Mark Coniglio in 1986, which ran on early Apple Macintosh computers.
Recording & Production
This album features seven pieces from saxophonist Susan Fancher's repertoire of electroacoustic music, showcasing a range of electronic techniques.
Composer Biography
Morton Subotnick, whose piece 'In Two Worlds' is featured, was recognized by Newsweek as "the first sonic virtuoso" and has been a pioneer in new music technology since 1959.
Instruments
Saxophonist Susan Fancher performs on Selmer Serie III soprano, Selmer Serie II alto, and Selmer Serie II tenor saxophones, all equipped with Vandoren mouthpieces, ligatures, and reeds.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Morton Subotnick's 'In Two Worlds' refers to the duality of media (computer and traditional instrument) and musical materials, aiming to blend the live performer with responsive electronics.
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