substation 9

substation 9

substation 9

Instrumentation: Cello and Supercollider
Duration: 5 minutes
Written: Spring 2022
Premiered: April 23rd 2022, UM Recital Hall, Missoula, MT

Inspired by an abandoned railroad substation near Missoula, Montana, Substation 9 captures the eerie resonance of this once vital but now desolate space. Composed for solo cello and SuperCollider, the piece uses real-time digital signal processing to create a resonant and manipulated signal. With a pre-programmed foot-switch, the performer navigates between playing the cello and controlling the code.