The texts for the 14 Récitations are in French but are cut into syllables and jumbled, sometimes using homophones from other languages, making them teeter on the edge of intelligibility.
Interpretation
Stephanie Lamprea chose to redefine herself as a contemporary chamber musician after finding traditional operatic roles limiting to her identity as an artist and woman.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Georges Aperghis's work questions languages and their meaning, exploring the borders of the intelligible and creating 'twisted tracks' to keep the listener active.
Composition History
Georges Aperghis, a Greek composer born in 1945, wrote the 14 Récitations between 1977 and 1978.
Composition History
The 14 Récitations were originally written for French comedian and singer Martine Viard, which offers insight into their aesthetic.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Glasgow, UK, between December 2021 and May 2022.
Performer Biography
Stephanie Lamprea, a Colombian-American soprano, is known for her avant-garde performance art and 'maniacal shifts of vocal production and character'.
