Heyn-Break(S-n4)-P/M/T/Crot/Almg OS

Break by Volker Heyn for percussion quartet makes use of three basic ideas which constitute the diction of the piece: The recitation of the text, the cry (used as a signal-like tone color in the piece). An obstinately periodic signal beat designed to organize the temporal parameter and which urges the performers to contribute constantly new synchronous interjections. The improvisation and unconventional realization of the rests (the improvisatory parts can be extended according to their proportions).

"he told the people that there was a spirit coming and so they all got up and lit big fires and went around the village, beating drums and shouting to frighten the spirit away" - David 101: fumafuti ellice - gruppe