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Chronographie III (2nd ed.)

two instruments and piano or harp

The Chronographies form a series of independent works, each based on a minimal unifying motif of five notes (G, B, F♯, D, E), which may be freely transposed.

Composed in 1996, Chronographie III is written for two instruments and piano (or harp) and offers remarkable flexibility in terms of instrumentation. Voice I may be performed by flute, oboe, clarinet, recorder, saxophone, trumpet, vibraphone, marimba, or violin; Voice II by alto flute, bassoon, clarinet, bass clarinet, saxophone, horn, viola, marimba, accordion, cello or double bass — allowing for dozens of possible pairings.

Structured in ABCB′ form, the work is built on contrasts. Section A requires considerable rhythmic virtuosity, using repeated fragments, polyrhythms, and asymmetrical metres. Three distinct thematic ideas are gradually introduced and eventually superimposed, driving the music towards a climactic conclusion of this first part.

Section B offers a striking contrast — more lyrical and expressive — providing space for the performers to explore nuance, dialogue, balance, and timbral sensitivity. Section C returns to rhythmic complexity and reaffirms the piece’s place in the Chronographies cycle through its manipulation of the unifying five-note motif.

Finally, B′ revisits the theme of section B, now re-instrumented to close the work in a tranquil and nostalgic atmosphere.

Chronographie III has been recorded by the ensemble Nouvelles Consonances on the Cyprès label (CYPRES 4602).

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