Duell zwischen zwei Violinen

The "duel" between two violins, which could also be staged, begins with a dispute that is musically represented by several interwoven micropolyphonic formations. Then, as in Eugene Onegin's pistol duel, the two players take a stand, walk towards their positions, turn around, and shoot ... one with a dry shot (a Bartók pizzicato), and the other with a staccato run representing a machine gun. Both are hit, play a farewell music—and pass away ...