DSK

DSK is short for “De Smaragden Klok,” which means “The Emerald Bell.” DSK sounds like a mysterious clockwork, driven by a magical mechanism.

YEAR OF COMPOSITION

2013

INSTRUMENTATION

  • The Emerald Bell
    Piano and string orchestra (or string quintet), or accordion and clarinet choir
  • DSK
    Flute, violin, contrabass, guitar, accordion, piano
  • Campanella
    Clarinet (or bass flute), piano

DURATION

3'30"

Arrangement

Originally written for piano and string instruments (as The Emerald Bell), later arranged for Aranis (as DSK), for Taha and Yassine Posman (as Campanella) and for clarinet choir Opus 98.

Commissioned by

ComAV for ComponistenTrefpunt 2013

Dedication

For my parents, on their wedding anniversary.

PREMIÈRE

  • Date
    12 October 2013
  • Place
    Miry Hall, Royal Conservatory, Ghent (Belgium)
  • Performers
    Timur und seine Mannschaft

Score

upon request

Audio

  • CD Recording
    April 2014, Homerecords.be, Liège, by Aranis, Made in Belgium II (Homerecords 4446119)
  • Sound Bite
  • iTunes
    DSK

Photo © Jana Arns