Hugo Morales Murguía / composer
Complete List of Works
(solo, duo, trio, quartet, quintet, ensemble, music-theater/dance , installation and fixed-media)
(update 11/22)
Theatre / Dance / Opera
BM (2022), for marching band and dancers. 45 min.
Commissioned by Schrittmacher Festival. Direction: Karin Post. Choreography: Mara Hulspas. Scapino Ballet Rotterdam. Limburg, The Netherlands
Freedom (2021), for 12 amplified boxes. 60 min.
Commissioned by Slagwerk Den Haag. Direction: Guy Weizman. Choreography: Roni Haver. Groningen, The Netherlands
Freiheit (2019), for fixed media. 60 min.
Commissioned by Tanzmainz (DE) Direction: Guy Weizman Choreography: Roni Haver. Mainz, Germany
Terra Incognita (2016), for fixed media and two dancers. 60 min.
Performer/commissioner: Dunja Jocic and Korzo Productions. Choreographer: Dunja Jocic. The Hague, The Netherlands
Underline, a physical opera (2013-2016), 60 min.
for 4 musicians and 4 dancers (custom-built instruments). Commissioned by Munich Biennale and Deutsche Oper Berlin. Direction: Deville Cohen. Berlin, Munich, Germany
Don’t talk to me in my sleep (2015), for Fixed media and two dancers. 60 min.
Performer/commissioner: Dunja Jocic and Korzo Productions. Choreographer: Dunja Jocic. The Hague, The Netherlands
4 Phobias (2015), for 3 equine jawbones, kick-drum, and electronics. 60 min.
Performer/commissioner: Club Guy & Roni / Slagwerk Den Haag (NL). Choreographer: Roni Haver and Guy Weizman. Groningen, The Netherlands
Ensemble (6 or more)
Procession (2019), for large ensemble, percussion quartet and 100 children. 60 min. Commissioned by Versus8 (MX) financed by Fondo Nacional para la Cultura y las Artes
Vortices Generated in Fluids such as Air (2018), for ensemble (8). 8 min.
Commissioned by Ascolta Ensemble (DE) financed by Sommer in Stuttgart and Akademie Schloss Solitude
On floating ground (2017-18), for ensemble (14). 15 min. Commissioned by ASKO/Schönberg Ensemble (NL) financed by FPK
Generador1 (2013-18), for ensemble (X). 10+ min. Commissioned by Ensemble Vertixe Sonora (ES)
Equid (2014), for 5 percussionists on 15 amplified equine jawbones. 20 min. Commissioned by Slagwerk Den Haag (NL) financed by FPK
Mechanical Tension (2011-12), for ensemble (9). 15 min. Commissioned by Ensemble Modelo62 (NL) financed by FPK
Toques (2011), for prepared mixed choir (10). 10 min.
Commissioned by EXAUDI vocal ensemble (UK) financed by Sound and Music
Fields (2011), for 6 percussionists and power supplies. 10 min. Commissioned by Slagwerk Den Haag (NL)
Interferences (2010), for ensemble (8). 8 min. Commissioned by London Contemporary Orchestra (UK)
Cavities (2009-2010), for ensemble (7 or more). 13 min. Commissioned by Ensemble MAE (NL) financed by NFPK+
Aushtentatic (2009), for prepared ensemble (6) and computer narrator on tape. 8 min. Commissioned by Ensemble Klang (NL) financed by NFPK+
QuickE (2009), for ensemble (6). 1 min. Commissioned by Ensemble Klang (NL)
5 Cuts (2006), for ensemble (10). 12 min. Commissioned by Koncon Students
In tension (2005), for ensemble (variable number), improvisors, and electronics. 11 min. Commissioned by Sharon Stewart (US/NL)
Le Horla (2004), for narrator and ensemble (6). 10 min. Commissioned by Dag in de Branding Den Haag (NL)
__________(2003), for ensemble (10). 5 min. Commissioned by Ensemble Modelo62 (NL)
Quintet
Etude of propulsion (2017), for 4 performers on 4 jumping platforms and synthesizer. 7 min. Commissioned by Corpo a Terra Festival, Ourense (ES)
Tonewood I & II (2011-15), for string ensemble (variable number) and pulse generator. 30 min. Commissioned by Ensemble Modelo62 (NL) and Vortex Ensemble (CH) financed by FPK and the Vortex Ensemble
Redes Invisibles de Pensamiento (2007), for ensemble (5) Commissioned by Ensemble Intercontemporain (FR)
Quartet
Forcefield (2019), for 4 performers and solar panels. 30+ min. Commissioned by Slagwerk Den Haag, financed by FPK
Sustainable Music (2017), for 4 performers on 4 energy generating bicycles. 40 min. Commissioned by DeLight Festival, Berlin (DE)
Faro (2016), for 4 performers, 4 solar panels, and 5.1 amplification system. 10 min. Commissioned by Izlog Suvremenog Zvuka (HR)
Mot (2004), for 4 period instruments and tape. 8 min.
Topan (2002), for string quartet. 13 min.
Written for Arditti String Quartet (UK)
Trio
Topspin Plasma (2021), for three cymbals and 6 amplified racket bug catchers. 14 min. Commissioned by Arritmia Ensemble (MX) with the financial support of FONCA.
Libro de Organismos I-II (2020), for custom-built wind instruments. 30 min. Commissioned by Festival Música en Segura (ES) for the Trio ZUKAN.
Wireless (2019), for three amplified stringless guitars. 12 min.
Commissioned by Synergein Project (ES) with the financial support of FONCA.
Endoscopies (2014), for three human mouths, live electronics and video projection system. 10 min. Commissioned by Ensemble Champ d’action (BE) commissioned by the TRANSIT Festival Leuven
Variable Axial Flux (2014), for 6 table ventilators. 10 min.
Commissioned by Ensemble Champ d’action (BE) commissioned by the TRANSIT Festival Leuven
The Fundamentals of the Economy are Sound (2012), for violin, accordion, recorder and electronics. 10 min.
Commissioned by SPOR Festival (DK)
Trio for Disposable Reeds (2012), for 3 amplified elongated straw. 8 min. Commissioned by Ensemble Modelo62 (NL) financed by FPK
Empathies (2011), for viola, clarinet, accordion and prepared loudspeaker. 7 min. Commissioned by Chroma Ensemble (UK) supported by SAM
Duo
Automatic Means of Human Labour (2022), for 2 musicians and hacked machinery. 60 min. Commissioned by Instrument Inventors Initiative (NL) financed by NFPK+
Gramophones (2013), for 2 percussionists with 3 turntables, 2 kick-drums and amplification system (and optional custom-built wooden horns). 14 min.
Commissioned by SonoLab financed by FPK
Cones (2009), for two computer performers and one percussionist. 8 min. Commissioned by Electronic Hammer (NL) financed by NFPK+
Transients (2008), for hi-hat, woodblocks, cello and amplified keyboard mechanism. 9 min. Commissioned by Ensemble Brooomm! (NL) financed by NFPK+
Cntgo Apndi (2006), for soprano, keyboard, and live electronics. 5 min. Fluctuo (2005), for 2 Pipe Organs & 4 assistants. 10 min. Commissioned by Pieterskerk Orgel Festival Leiden (NL)
Solo
Energy principles in structural dynamics (2017), for marimba, three operators and one percussionist. 20 min.
Commissioned by Juanjo Guillen Financed by IBERMUSICAS
Modes of Assisted Ventilation (2014), for hose, sound driver, volume pedal, flute and white noise. 8 min. Commissioned by Anne La Berge financed by FPK
Five Violinized Utensils (2014), for violin and objects. 10 min. Commissioned by Barbara Lueneburg financed by FPK
150 pF (2013), for 1 performer, 5 jack cables, amplification system. 12 min. Commissioned by Diego Espinosa financed by FPK
⽊ (2013), for marimba and distortion. 12 min. Commissioned by Yu-Wen Hung (FR/TW) financed by FPK
Lū (2012), for prepared vibraphone. 8 min.
Commissioned by Yu-Wen Hung (FR/TW) financed by FPK
Plektron (2011) , for harpsichord. 7 min.
Commissioned by Goska Isphording (PL/NL) financed by FPK
Bocina (2011), for percussionist and loudspeaker. 6 min. Commissioned by Diego Espinosa (MX)
Valves (2010), for disklavier, pianist, and electronics. 13 min.
Commissioned by Sarah Nicolls/ Conlon Foundation/ Gaudeamus (NL) financed by FPK
Sessions 1-5 (2009-), controlled improvisations for hybrid guitar Espacios Encordados (2008), for feedback piano and live electronics. 16 min. Commissioned by Sarah Nicolls (UK) supported by Brunel University
Enclosure (2008), for amplified cajón, sensors, and live electronics. 9 min. Commissioned by Jose Pepe Garcia (MX/NL)
\_/ (2007), for triangle solo. 13 min. Commissioned by Juan Martinez (MX/NL)
Top your Buffer (2006), for guitar and live electronics. 10 min. Dedicated to Miguel Angel Clerc
Tú vo (2005), for flute headjoint and live electronics. 9 min. Dedicated to Yolanda Uriz (ES/NL)
Mitosis (2001), for piano. 10 min. Dedicated to Oscar Tarragó (MX)
Installation
Youtube Study (2012), for 1 to 4 online computers and video projection system. Commissioned by Centro para la Música y las Artes Sonoras CMMAS (MX)
Electronic (fixed-media) 7 Electronic Etudes (2003-2007) for 2 channels. 15 min.
Gesture Texture Sin Descomposición Agglomeration BaFor Curve
Acerca de la infinita nostalgia que provoca ese sentimiento de involuntaria ciclicidad (2006). 11 min. for 4 channels Useless (2005) for video and 2 channels. 6 min.
Pulsars (2005) for 2 channels Homage (2004) for 2 channels. 8 min.
Flumen (2004) for 5.1 system. 11 min.