music theatre connectivity for visible and hidden musicians; Flute, Oboe, Violoncello, Harp and Percussion (2) duration : ca. 2’20’’ temporary version 2.2, 2007 “Intermède instrumental” was conceived to connect two other pieces that are played before and after it, all part of a large performance. Composed originally as part of the Music theatre project “(a) Social life” (2008). Few elements guided me trough the composition of this short “connectivity” ; instability, hesitation, humour and musical/colours outbursts. The piece planned to be performed before “Intermède instrumental” is “Prilude” (opus 70) for string quartet or musicians who make mannered entrances. In order to superimpose the two pieces, the 4th player of “Prilude” must play Violoncello. The piece following “Intermède instrumental” is “Relations lumineuses” (opus 72), a music theatre poem for Lights, Masks, Flute, English Horn, Harp and Percussions (one player). Actually, any another piece including a harp in the instrumentation may be played afterwards instead of “Relations lumineuses”. At the end of the piece, all musicians leave the stage excepting the harp player. When leaving, the performers take the music stands and instruments away. The vibraphone “disappears” as it is pulled out of stage by invisible wires manipulated by one of the percussionists. A loop played by the harpist prepare the cueing with the next piece ...