John Teske compositions performances about contact

two characters for three parts (2005) for any ensemble (3+)

The structural concept for two characters for three parts was developed in a free improvisation with Unused Lexical Variable. Each instrument is assigned a hierarchical role (foreground, middleground or background) between which the two contrasting textures shift.

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notable performances

August 23, 2008
CD Release Performance
Unused Lexical Variable
Gallery 1412

April 14, 2007
varying degrees of structure
Unused Lexical Variable: Robert Blatt and Jeremy Jolley, guitar; John Teske, double bass
Brechemin Auditorium, University of Washington

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