Superstructure was written in 2006 and is the first composition in which Elisabeth Harnik, found a place for improvisatory activity in her work as a composer. It was recorded and produced live in concert by the Austrian Broadcasting Corporation ORF-Ö1 with „Jeunesse – Musikalische Jugend Österreichs“ at Radio Kulturhaus Vienna in 2007 and performed by ALL EARS AREA ensemble with Elisabeth Harnik (piano), Petra Stump (clarinets), Krassimir Šterev (accordeon), Michael Moser (violoncello), Christian Wolfarth (percussion), Josef Novotny (elektronics), Klaus Janek (double bass).
Holding up a bridge was commissioned and performed by the up-and-coming Viennese ensemble STUDIO DAN in 2018. Studio Dan is Thomas Frey (flute), Viola Falb (alto saxophone), Dominik Fuss (trumpet), Daniel Riegler (trombone), Michael Tiefenbacher (piano), Hubert Bründlmayer (drums), Sophia Goidinger-Koch (violin), Maiken Beer (violincello), Philipp Kienberger (double bass).
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released August 2, 2021
1. All Ears Area Ensemble - Superstructure [27:25]
2.Studio Dan - Holding up a bridge [18:16]
all music by Elisabeth Harnik
mixed and mastered by Werner Angerer
cover artwork by Heidi M. Richter
design by Federico Peñalva
liner notes by Richard Barrett
supported by 4 fans who also own “Superstructure / Holding Up a Bridge”
Beautifully immersive sound experience. Not familiar enough with the mechanics of ZIM and the liner notes are pretty oblique about those but ample on the poetics and the humor (yes!) of this music. A high water mark for Braxton's music. Mr. Edison