Venezuela, September 1994. “Ultramarinos 451” is the confrontation between natural and artificial, between savage and intellectual. U451 represents the resulting distortion when human beings are up against Nature's laws. Neointestinal dilemma and catharsis.

Work for one pianist and two concert pianos (one tuned / one accurately prepared). Two interactive movements offer the audience the possibility of participation. The plastic-visual and surprise components also play an important role.

“Ultramarinos 451” Opus 50 consists of eight movements. Duration: 50 minutes.

Respectfully dedicated to John Cage. Released on CD by Nova Era NCM5 (Barcelona 1997).

Music, direction, stage design, performance: Josep-Maria Balanyà

I interactive grazioso

II right piano allegro

III left piano rituale

IV right piano dolce crescendo

V on strings

VI interactive animato

VII free left & right

VIII catharsi con dolore