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Countertenor
Mezzo-soprano
Soprano
- Program Notes
- Megalith is a piece for five voices of any type, written with the hope of promoting a deeper sense of ensemble communication. The goal was to make a piece that is entirely dependent on the members of the ensemble being present and attentive to each other. To achieve this, the vocalists are each given specific graphic instructions on how to maneuver through the piece and shape each vocalization. Rhythm and dynamics are reduced to simple shape and placement, pitch is stripped away to test how the ensemble can work together as a group to navigate a harmonically driven piece when no specific pitches are notated. Megalith as a whole is meant to shine a light on communication, understanding, and trust within the ensemble. Thank you to my wonderful performers for helping to realize this work!
- Recording Notes
- Recorded in Burnes Hall at The New England Conservatory of Music in Boston on March 26, 2024.
- Performer Credits
- Jackie Hu (conductor), Shiyu Zhuo, Chihiro Asano, Ying Ting Wong, Yifei Marina Zhou,Baian Chen