E.G.O.

Can a composition be non-autobiographical? The sounds of the word "I" in various languages are deconstructed and reunite differently.

YEAR OF COMPOSITION

2002

INSTRUMENTATION

(Mezzo)soprano and piano

DURATION

5'

Commissioned by

JM Belgium - Flanders for the production OORsprong

LYRICS

  • Lyrics by:
    Maarten Van Ingelgem
  • Language
    Sounds from the word "I" in various languages (Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Italian and Latin)

PREMIÈRE

  • Date
    31 January 2003
  • Location
    CC Stroming, Berlare (Belgium)
  • Performers
    Inge Van de Kerkhove (soprano), Thomas Dieltjens (piano)

SCORE

Manuscript available upon request

Background © Jochen Schollaert