Work
An Auscultation of Reminiscence
for viola and electronics
Films, Audio & Samples
About
Auscultation is the practice of listening to the sounds of a patient’s body in order to reach a diagnosis. In ‘An Auscultation of Reminiscence’ for viola and live electronics composer Reuben de Lautour applies the idea as a metaphor for a sonic exploration of a particular concept; in this case, reminiscence. He writes,
"Melodic fragments and explosive gestures performed on the viola are captured, frozen, morphed and modulated with live electronics, symbolising the way that memories change over time and acquire different meanings or contexts in response to new experiences."
Dedication note
Dedicated to Mark Menzies
Performance history
23 Sep 2020: Performed by Mark Menzies (viola) and Reuben de Lautour (electronics) at the Pyramid Club
08 May 2022: Mark Menzies performs 'An Auscultation of Reminiscence' at The University of Cantebury