The sequenza series is one of the most remarkable achievements of the late twentieth. Between 1958 and 2002, luciano berio wrote fourteen pieces entitled sequenza, along with several versions of the same work for different instruments, revisions of the original pieces and also the parallel chemins series, where one of the sequenzas is used as the basis for a new composition on a larger scale. Sequenza x is a composition for trumpet and piano by luciano berio, the tenth in his series of pieces with this title. Luciano berio was an italian composer noted for his experimental work, in particular his 1968 composition sinfonia and his series of virtuosic solo pieces titled sequenza and for his pioneering work in electronic music berios electronic work dates for the most part from his time at.
The present submission consists of an analysis of luciano berios sequenza vi for viola 1967 and a folio of nine scores composed between 2009 and 20, which are accompanied by their recordings and a commentary on the compositions. Pdf luciano berios sequenza v analyzed along the lines. From electronic modulation to extended vocal technique marinella ramazzotti the present essay explores the compositional continuity between luciano berio. It is the first of thirteen pieces for solo performer in the sequenza series.
Sequenza 5, solo trombone by luciano berio 19252003. These solo works, sometimes written for specific performers, exist as elements of other, larger works or as platforms upon which hes built extensive structures. My only prior exposure to any of berio s sequenza series was at a musical house party years ago when the principal trombone of the st. He was born in oneglia now borgo doneglia, a small village 3 km n of imperia and he was taught the piano by his father and grandfather, who were both. Luciano berio lest ne au 24 doctobe 1925 a oneglia ligurie italie et pi lest defuncte au 27 ed mai 2003 a rome. The centro studi luciano berio, a music centre in the memory of this legendary maestro, was created in october 2009.
Luciano berio the complete sequenzas and works for solo. Luciano berio s sequenza i for flute 1958 is an example of a partially indeterminate musical form. Sequenza 5, solo trombone by luciano berio 19252003 full. Sequenza x presents the trumpet the way it is no strange effects, no demands for playing techniques which would transform its character. His style is notable for combining lyric and expressive musical qualities with the most advanced techniques of electronic and. The use of vocal gesture and the genre of the mad scene showing 14 of 41 pages in this dissertation.
Berio s electronic work dates for the most part from his time at milans studio di fonologia. He was a pioneer of experimental music and electronic techniques. Berio sequenza viii annotated score annotated score page 1 section 1 p. Admirers of luciano berios sequenzas have long wished for an affordable, highquality collection of these masterpieces for solo instruments, considered by some to be the core works in the composers oeuvre.
Luciano berio has always looked at his sequenzas as building blocks among his other compositions. He is noted for his experimental work in particular his 1968 composition sinfonia for voices and orchestra and also for his pioneering work in electronic music. Luciano berio was an italian composer noted for his experimental work, in particular his 1968 composition sinfonia and his series of virtuosic solo pieces titled sequenza and for his pioneering work in electronic music. For one of my performances, i split the score horizontally. Sequenza iii authors note centro studi luciano berio. Sequenza x, per tromba e risonanze di pianoforte 1984. Luciano berio the complete sequenzas and works for solo instruments mode 161163 4cds despite shifting trends and changing tastes in postmodern era contemporary music, luciano berio remains one of the most respected figures among composers active in the last half of the twentieth century. An analysis of luciano berios sequenza vi for viola 1967.
This practice concerns eight pieces which were written conventionally on one staff line, the sequenza s vi for viola, vii for oboe, viii for violin, ix for clarinet, x for trumpet, xi for guitar, xii for bassoon. Sequenza x for trumpet 1984 dedicated to thomas stevens. Luciano berio sequenza ixb for alto saxophone 1980 daniel kientzy, alto saxophone support this yout. Luciano berio catalogue of works by universal edition. From the grossest of noises to the most delicate of singing, the voice always means something, always refers beyond itself and creates a huge range of associations. Sequenza iii for female voice berio background information and performance circumstances luciano berio 19252003 was an avantgarde italian composer, who spent much of his career in america. Luciano berio nasce em oneglia, na liguria, em 1925. Apr 21, 2018 luciano berio sequenza ixb for alto saxophone 1980 daniel kientzy, alto saxophone support this yout. Luciano berio sequenza ixb for alto saxophone 1980. Pdf luciano berios sequenza v analyzed along the lines of. This center hopes to be a meeting point for study and research related to berio.
Admirers of luciano berio s sequenzas have long wished for an affordable, highquality collection of these masterpieces for solo instruments, considered by some to be the core works in the composers oeuvre. I should be clear that he, not i, changed some standard. Pascal galloiss sequenza xii for bassoon and teodoro anzellottis sequenza xiii for accordion both 1995. Berio s stroke of inspiration was to use a piano, invisibly amplified and with the loudspeaker hidden under the piano. Luciano berio sequenza ixb for alto saxophone 1980 score. Sequenza vii for oboe solo it was composed in 1969 and subsequently revised in 2000.
Sequenza iii for voice 1965 the voice carries always an excess of connotations, whatever it is doing. Berio notated the piece so that an individual staff line has a fixed duration, while the durations of individual notes are indicated proportionatelythat is, a small distance between one note and the next denotes a short duration, whereas a greater distance denotes a longer duration. A comprehensive overview of the ouevre of luciano berio, one of the most important composers of the 20th century, including additional background information about the composer and his music. It will also mark the passage from one section or subsection to another. Since its premiere in 1995, sequenza xii has emerged as one of the seminal works in the solo bassoon. Berio sequenza x for trumpet in c amplified by piano. Louis symphony, bernie schneider, played sequenza v. The piece begins rather hesitantly, as if the music were preparing again and again to play a melody, only to remain stuck on a single pitch, held for 10, then 8, then 6 seconds.
Is it a series of sounds, or phonemes, or the anxious mutterings of a woman. Italian composer of mostly stage, orchestral, chamber, choral, and vocal works that have been performed throughout the world. Berios stroke of inspiration was to use a piano, invisibly amplified and with the loudspeaker hidden under the piano. Sequenza x for trumpet in c and piano resonance luciano berio. Theories of chordal shape, aspects of linguistics, and their roles in structuring berio s sequenza iv for piano aspects of post serial stucturalism in berio s sequenza iv and vi luciano berio, sequenza iv 1965. Along with klavierstucke x and xi, it closes the cycle of eleven piano pieces that.
Sophie cherrers leaping flute on sequenza i 1958 finds dozens of ways not to shriek, as does gabrielle cassones sequenza x for trumpet. Christian lindberg luciano berio sequenza v youtube. Sequenza x is a composition for trumpet and piano by luciano berio, the tenth in his series. The music published in our channel is exclusively dedicated. Shop and buy sequenza 5, solo trombone sheet music. The present submission consists of an analysis of luciano berio s sequenza vi for viola 1967 and a folio of nine scores composed between 2009 and 20, which are accompanied by their recordings and a commentary on the compositions.
And thats a lot of listening when youre talking about three cds, sixteen tracks, over three hours of music. Each chord needs to be played with great accuracy and splitsecond. Dedicata a ernest fleischmann e scritta per thomas stevens. He is noted for his experimental work in particular his 1968 composition sinfonia and his series of virtuosic solo pieces titled sequenza and also for his pioneering work in electronic music. Bertodo recorded in october 20 in san vito al tagliamento, italy. Boston guitarfest 2011 saturday night concert eliot fisk, guitar luciano berio 19252003 sequenza xi. Sequenza iii was written in the mid 1960s and is widely available for study and performance, but how can this work be defined. Klavierstuck ix by karlheinz stockhausen, sequenza iv by luciano berio, and night. The use of vocal gesture and the genre of the mad scene.
Pdf the score of luciano berios sequenza vii for solo oboe exhibits a strict and. Knowledge of the radical compositional trends of the avantgarde period and the more conservative and pluralistic creativity from the 1970s onwards is adapted to. Temporal multiplicity and alternative conceptions of form. Sequenza iv centro studi luciano berio luciano berios. Sequenza x presents the trumpet the way it is no strange effects, no demands. Alternative fingering for berios sequenza ixa by antony pay tony. Below i present my research based on the work of luciano berio and in particular the sequenza vii for oboe. Luciano berio biography, albums, streaming links allmusic.
Luciano berio was an italian composer, pioneering in the fields of serial, experimental and electronic composition. The others in the series are written for harp, mezzosoprano, piano, trombone, viola, oboe, violin, clarinet, trumpet, bassoon, alto saxophone, and accordion. This is not presented as a wholly satisfactory solution to the problem of playing the sequenza on a standard boehm clarinet. Luciano berio biography profile, childhood, life, timeline. Luciano berios sequenza i for flute 1958 is an example of a partially indeterminate musical form. I was entranced and impressed with his playing but never sought out any recordings.
Luciano berio died on may 27, 2003 in a hospital in rome. Existing analyses of sequenza viis form rely on the aggregatecompleting pitch of a. Pdf towards a precise calculation of the total intended duration. My only prior exposure to any of berios sequenza series was at a musical house party years ago when the principal trombone of the st. Theories of chordal shape, aspects of linguistics, and their roles in structuring berios sequenza iv for piano aspects of post serial stucturalism in berios sequenza iv and vi luciano berio, sequenza iv 1965. Sequenza iii for female voice berio background information.
But the music does slowly gain momentum, the sustained pitches. Luciano berio sequenza x for trumpet and resonator. Aprende a tocar piano com o pai e com o avo, musicos ambos eram organistas. Splittones these result from the two lips vibrating at different frequencies. Berio studied with his father and grandfather, both organists and composers, and with giorgio federico ghedini at the milan conservatory in the late 1940s. Luciano berio catalogue of works by universal edition issuu.