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Duo
2022
Piano
- Program Notes
- A banshee is a female spirit in Irish folklore who heralds the death of a family member, usually by screaming, wailing, shrieking, or keening. The biggest inspiration when it came to writing this piece was Henry Cowell’s The Banshee, written in 1925. I decided to borrow some of the elements used by Cowell and reimagine them, not only musically but also conceptually. I thought of myself being that character, that woman who is known for crying and bringing sadness. I’ve been the bad guy and the villain, I’ve been mean and a liar but I’ve also been hurted and betrayed and lied to. I’ve been everything and nothing at all at the same time and that is what this piece is about. A mirror reflecting myself as a human being, with all the different layers and with all consequences.
- Recording Notes
- Premiered in December, 2022 (Wien)
- Performer Credits
- Paula Jadrušić (Piano) and Micaela Bellussi (Percussion)