Tenso | Bomen

Fri 17.09.2010 — 20:00 hrs Oslo, Ultima Festival in Oslo, Noorwegen

LATUM LALO, for 12 voices is based on the verses or on the part of verses and refrains from old Serbian, Romanian and Gypsies folk songs. What is special and unusual with the words which are used in this music is the fact that they had completely lost their meaning in today Serbian, Romanian and Gypsy’s language. The composer took only “senseless” words from the verses so she could create a new, almost Dadaistic language, but which is completely based on the archaic words. The words were organized in the order and sections solely due to its audio characteristics. The sound of words itself was the main guidance for the author, and music was created together with “new language”. Composition is organized as a suite, but like the journey through different landscapes. Even music is modal it is possible to imagine its connection with imaginary Byzantine, or Roman street music, or with pagan pre-antique singing. Music is original and is not in the connection with the sources from any concrete folk music. This composition is commissioned by the Nederland’s Chamber Choir. It is also dedicated, with love and respect, to this ensemble.

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