Pauline Oliveros: Four Meditations for Orchestra (Score)

Four Meditations for Orchestra is a multifaceted work which requires focused concentration, skilled musicianship and strong improvisational skills; all the hallmarks of Oliveros' form. Each of the four meditations have their own distinctive character ranging from dynamic ripples of electricity to delicate clouds of sound. A unique combination of listening and playing strategies allow each realization of the score to evolve through real-time interaction between members of the orchestra, blurring the lines between composer and performer. This coordinated approach requires no conductor.