Le tombeau des fondeurs
Pierre Alexandre Tremblay
Programme notes
To Messiaen, Stravinsky, Varèse, and other casters
The bell caster knows what he is doing
He will also give to humanity an eternal inheritance. Because once tuned, the bell will keep forever the imprint of its caster, of dazzling beauty, of radiating power, but not without a hint of melancholy, especially when heard at distance, through the fog…
How to resist to this mermaid’s call
[viii-13]
Le tombeau des fondeurs [The Tomb of the Casters] was realized in 2008 at the composer’s studio and the studios of the University of Huddersfield (UK) and premiered by Wilhem Latchoumia on October 18, 2008 at Studio 4’33” in Ivry-sur-Seine (France). The piece was commissioned by Pierre Malbos. The piano Baschet-Malbos is built, tuned, modified, and maintained by Pierre Malbos.
Premiere
- October 18, 2008, Wilhem Latchoumia, piano Baschet-Malbos • Concert, Studio 4’33”, Ivry-sur-Seine (Val-de-Marne, France)
About this sound recording
This version was recorded by Sarah Nicolls at Studio 4’33” on November 24 and 25, 2012. Thanks to Françoise de Latour and Pierre Malbos to have made this sound recording possible.
- Composer(s): Pierre Alexandre Tremblay
- Year of composition: 2008
- Duration: 17:02
- Instrumentation: Baschet-Malbos piano, processing, interactive system and stereo fixed medium
- Publisher(s): Ymx média
- Commission: Pierre Malbos
- ISRC: CAD501310012
