The work is divided into distinct movements that explore mechanical and spatial themes, common in Stäbler's avant-garde style:
: A central movement reflecting a "museum encounter". Oiseaux mécaniques : Translates to "Mechanical Birds". Bord extérieur : Translates to "Outer Edge". The work is divided into distinct movements that
The definitive recording features Kwame Ryan conducting the following performers: : Südfunk-Chor Stuttgart Ensemble : Klangforum Wien Soloists : Clarinet : Bernhard Zachhuber Accordion : Georg Schulz Double Bass : Uli Fussenegger The work is divided into distinct movements that
: Martin Homann, Lukas Schiske, and Berndt Thurner Artistic Context The work is divided into distinct movements that
💡 : This work is often studied for its unconventional grouping of acoustic instruments to mimic mechanical sounds, a hallmark of Stäbler's "mechanical" aesthetic during the mid-90s.