Description

The lyrics of the monodrama are loosely based on the Adelbert von Chamisso´s poems which are used in Robert Schumann´s Frauenliebe und Leben. Some fragments of the poems and Schumann´s Lieds appears in the songs.

Songs can also be performed separately in any order.

Instrumentation

sopr, pno, electr

Category

Vocal and Choral Works

Lyricist

Milka Luhtaniemi

Arranger

Sound design Maija Turunen

Premiere

Hanna Rantala, soprano, Fanny Söderström, piano, Maija Turunen, sound designer, Riikka Oksanen, director, March 8, 2024, Helsinki

Movements

I Normit, II Pimeä, sinä, III Ihanuus, Interlude 1: Bells, IV Pieni kivi, Interlude 2: Sanon kaikkialta kyllä I, V Siskot, Interlude 3: Sanon kaikkialta kyllä II, VI Taipua, VII Kultapien, VIII Tunteja, tunteita, Interlude 4: Ihanuus, IX Fantasia toisille maailmoille, Fixed media overlap: bass ambient, X Ihmisen sivuun, XI Lopuksi

Commisioned by / dedications

Commissioned by and dedicated to inspiring and imaginative Hanna Rantala

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Archive number

MF35460

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