Rolf Hind: Das Unenthüllte - A Contemporary Work for Violin and Prepared Piano

Product Information

• UPC/Item Number: RICL00014500
• ISMN: 9790570029471 / 979-0570029471
• Product Type: Musical Score
• Genre: Contemporary Classical Music
• Instrumentation: Violin and Prepared Piano
• Difficulty Level: Grade 3
• Language: English
• Publisher: Ricordi

Overview

Rolf Hind’s Das Unenthüllte (“The Unrevealed”) is a strikingly imaginative contemporary work for violin and prepared piano, offering a sonic exploration that is both mysterious and intimate. The title suggests something hidden, partially revealed, or just out of reach—a poetic concept that Hind translates into a highly textured, atmospheric sound world. The prepared piano, altered with small objects placed on or between the strings, transforms the instrument into a resonant, percussive landscape, offering metallic rattles, muted thuds, and bell-like overtones. This altered palette contrasts beautifully with the expressive agility and lyricism of the violin, which at times imitates, contrasts, or merges with the piano’s unorthodox sounds. Though the technical demands are moderate, Das Unenthüllte challenges intermediate to advanced performers to think beyond traditional technique, asking them to engage deeply with sound color, articulation, and space. The violinist is called upon to shape lines with nuance and flexibility, while the pianist must navigate both traditional playing and the physicality of a prepared instrument—requiring careful coordination and keen listening.

Throughout the piece, Hind explores tension and intimacy, sometimes allowing the instruments to linger in fragile stasis, other times pushing them into rhythmically complex exchanges or fleeting bursts of energy. There is an underlying sense of discovery, as if the music itself is slowly peeling back layers of meaning or sound. Ideal for chamber music concerts, contemporary music series, or conservatory-level recitals, Das Unenthüllte offers audiences a compelling encounter with timbre-driven composition and extended techniques. It invites performers to explore the boundaries of their instruments while cultivating sensitivity, responsiveness, and expressive depth. As with much of Hind’s work, Das Unenthüllte reflects his fascination with silence, resonance, and transformation, resulting in a piece that is as much about what is withheld as what is revealed. It stands as a fascinating contribution to the modern chamber repertoire—innovative, introspective, and rich with creative possibility.

Product Features

• Format: Full Score and Parts
• Ensemble Configuration: Violin and Prepared Piano
• Difficulty Level: Grade 3 (Intermediate)
• Composition Style: Contemporary classical music
• Performance Requirements: Requires expressive interpretation and technical proficiency

Interesting Facts

• Artistic Significance: "Das Unenthüllte" highlights Hind's innovative approach to instrumental composition, utilizing the prepared piano to create a diverse sound palette that complements the violin's expressive capabilities.
• Performance Context: This piece is perfect for chamber music concerts, educational settings, and competitions, providing performers with an opportunity to explore the dynamics and textures of ensemble playing.
• Composer Background: Rolf Hind is a distinguished contemporary composer known for his imaginative works that often challenge traditional musical forms and create new artistic expressions.

Publishers

Published by Ricordi, a respected international music publishing house dedicated to contemporary classical music.

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