Memory jolts. Flashes of pink in the brain. by Clara Iannotta is a 17-minute work for string orchestra. Written for the “non bthvn project” of the Cologne Philharmonic, the work reflects Beethoven’s hearing loss and the unbearable condition when his ears began to “buzz and roar”. The title describes the memory jolts that take place in the inner ear.
Memory jolts. Flashes of pink in the brain. was premiered by Ensemble Resonanz on 31 October 2021 at the Philharmonic Hall Cologne.
The full score (EP 14581) is available for sale as part of the Peters Contemporary Library. The performance material can be hired. This product is Printed on Demand and may take several weeks to fulfill. Please order from your favorite retailer.
