The album's overall concept and track order were inspired by a short story by novelist Bohumil Hrabal (1914-1997) and the semantics of the Christian church year, representing birth, death, and resurrection.
Album & Artwork
The album's protagonist is 'Woman_Mother', who gives life (Magnificat), shapes (Lullabies), buries and mourns (Stabat Mater), and praises (Regina Coeli).
Composition History
The compositions for female voice and period instrument ensemble on this album were largely inspired by the artistry, personality, and life of Iva Bittová, the vocalist on this recording.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in September 2005 at St. George Church in Svätý Jur, Slovakia.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Composer Vladimír Godár's artistic philosophy, influenced by Thomas Mann's novel Doctor Faustus, rejects the avant-garde vision of progress in art, instead embracing a 'musical archaeology' that builds on existing texts.
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