The composer Ramon Lazkano uses "scordatura" (non-standard tuning) and micro-intervals in some pieces, like Wintersonnenwende-2 and Wintersonnenwende-4, to challenge instrumental ergonomics and create distorted sounds.
Compositional Technique
Lazkano's music in the 1990s was heavily influenced by the concept of "erosion," exploring the dichotomy between full orchestral sound and an internal decay of sound.
Composer's Artistic Vision
For Lazkano, the act of composing, especially for the "Laboratorio" pieces, is a risky search for the material itself, where sound generates its own consequences as it begins to exist.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Composer Ramon Lazkano was fascinated by the concept of the "laboratory" as a mental and spiritual space for testing daring sonic intuitions, rather than the specific results of experiments.
Album & Artwork
The album title, "Laboratorio de tizas" (Chalk Laboratory), refers to a collection of small sculptures by Basque artist Jorge Oteiza, which inspired composer Ramon Lazkano.
Performer Biography
Ensemble Recherche, the performers on this album, have premiered over 500 works since their founding in 1985 and have released about 50 internationally awarded CDs.
Composer Biography
Ramon Lazkano, the composer, studied with notable figures like Francisco Escudero, Alain Bancquart, and Gérard Grisey, and later had a profound encounter with Helmut Lachenmann.
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