Compositions

Meditation and Ecstasy on 52 (1998) 8′
Piano
Premiere 21.2.2003 Bergisch Gladbach Villa Zanders, Susanne Achilles (piano)
digital album Wulifin Lieske | Piano Works 2017

The first movement of the two-part composition is scored in space notation and calls for preparation of the F#4-G#4 notes with a piece of metal (e.g. a angle iron), which is simply rested on the strings. The composition is divided into stanzas of equal length, which are introduced by low-pitched staccato tones (with subsequent pedal work). Each stanza develops into wide-ranging melodic arcs and mirror canons. In its timeless stasis the movement is reminiscent of John Cage. The following metrically notated movement develops from even four-part chord beats in a kind of minimalist toccata and a constant stream of rhythmic modulations into a virtuoso arpeggio figuration. Developed from the same material, this dynamic extrovert movement sharply contrasts with the static tranquil first part.