Infinizio, Wim Henderickx, (for variabelt ensemble)

INFINIZIO for variable ensemble was composed in 2013 for Mathias Coppens and ensemble deCompagnie

First performance on 21 September 2013 by different ensembles at Amuz in Antwerp

This work consists of 5 fragments: I Melody

II Ostinato
 III Arabesques IV Chords
 V Pulsations

Score and instrumental parts are available from Norsk Musikforlag A/S, Norway Additional info can be found at www.wimhenderickx.com

CONCEPT
 The linear concept of time fades in this composition, allowing time to dissolve in space, space as a musical space (the score) and as a setting (the set-up of the instruments)

FORM

This composition has an open form: the five musical fragments (Melody, Ostinato, Arabesques, Chords and Pulsations) can be played in random order, they can also be performed simultaneously, all 5 fragments should be played

INSTRUMENTATION

The instrumentation is free, octave transpositions can be made because of instrumental and technical possibilities

SPATIALISATION

The instruments can be put together or at various places in the concert hall

DURATION

The duration of the piece can vary between 30 and 15
The basic tempo is slow, take enough time between the musical fragments