The piece sets extracts from the philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein's Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus, and is made up of six choral movements, including a substantial solo role for countertenor. Between thesemovements come five interludes for solo clarinet. Wittgenstein himself played the instrument, so here is a different projection of aspects of the philosopher. The countertenor's part may be sung in English or German.
I. Quite slow
Interlude I
II. Quasi recit., poco flessibile
Interlude Ii
III. Gently flowing
Interlude Iii
IV. Very animated
Interlude Iv
V. Very slow, sustained and intense
Interlude V
Interlude I
II. Quasi recit., poco flessibile
Interlude Ii
III. Gently flowing
Interlude Iii
IV. Very animated
Interlude Iv
V. Very slow, sustained and intense
Interlude V
| Genres | Choral |
| Format | Score |
| NumberOfPages | 12 |
| Media | Sheet Music |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Contributors | Powers, Anthony(Composer) |
| ISBN | 9780193412545 |