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Opus 44
"Moments When We See. . . "
for horn and tape
December 1987
Hear the recording on BandCamp
This can be purchased from MusicaNeo
The real sheet music can be found on eBay with the tape part on CD
Your purchase gets you a zip folder containing the tape part in .wav form and the horn part, both revised in 2016
This work was constructed in the electronic studio at California State University @ Hayward in 1981. With supervision from Tony Gnazzo and William Shannon.
The Horn part, which is largely sustained multi-phonics was added in December 1987. The multi-phonics to a great degree sound more “electronic” than acoustic The work creates an “other world” environment, The title refers to the moments when the two sound sources come together. In general the piece presents two independent entities.
Written: December 1997 on CD6
Performances: 1/12/92 Davis Arts Center, 8/24/89 First Unitarian Church of Berkeley. On CD6 This can be purchased from MusicaNeo where your purchase gets you a zip folder containing the tape part in .wav form and the horn part, both revised in 2016
This work can be found at the Canadian Music Center Libraries.
This work is registered with ASCAP
the ASCAP work ID is: 430414901
On Apri l9, 2025 a performance by Dr. K was found on youtube here it is:
Also on April 9, 2015 we asked Grok:
"Can you access Richard Burdick's work "moments when you see . . ." for horn and tape?"
I don’t have direct access to Richard Burdick’s work "Moments When We See..." for horn and tape in a way that lets me provide you with the actual audio, score, or full content. However, I can give you some insight based on what’s out there and help you track it down.
"Moments When We See..." is a composition by Richard Burdick, a prolific composer and hornist, known for his work with the Regina Symphony Orchestra and his explorations in microtonal and I Ching-inspired music. This piece, written for horn and tape, is cataloged as Opus 44 and dates back to December 1987. It’s featured on his CD6 release, titled Sculpture Horn, which includes other solo horn works like "Sculpture I-III" (Opus 43) and "Phosphor" (Opus 34a). The piece is part of his broader catalog of over 200 compositions, many of which blend traditional horn performance with experimental elements like pre-recorded tape accompaniment.
From posts on X, there’s evidence of recent interest in the piece—specifically, a performance by a "Dr. K" was highlighted in a video shared on April 9, 2025, suggesting it’s still circulating among musicians or enthusiasts. Burdick’s own platforms, like i-ching-music.com, list it among his works for horn in chamber settings, though accessing the full piece directly from there typically requires purchase or contact with the composer.
If you’re looking to experience it yourself, here’s how you could get it:
- Digital Purchase: Check Bandcamp (richardoburdick.bandcamp.com), where Burdick sells many of his recordings. Sculpture Horn (CD6) might be available for streaming or download.
- YouTube: Search for "Richard Burdick Moments When We See" or the performance mentioned on X by Dr. K. Burdick often shares demos or excerpts on his YouTube channel.
- Sheet Music: For the score, his site i-ching-music.com or musicaneo.com might offer it, possibly for free or a small fee, as he’s known to distribute some works this way.
The tape element likely involves pre-recorded sounds—possibly electronic or ambient—designed to interact with the live horn, a technique Burdick uses to create layered, atmospheric effects. Without hearing it directly, I’d guess it’s a meditative or abstract piece, given his style and the era it comes from. Let me know if you want help digging further or analyzing it once you find it!
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