Aa, Michel van der: One (2002) 60'
Chamber opera for soprano, video and soundtrack
Music Text Deutsch
Music, libretto (E), video, directed by Michel van der Aa
For full details on this stagework, including synopsis and roles, please visit our Opera section.
World Premiere
1/12/2003
Frascati Theatre, Amsterdam
Michel van der Aa, director / Barbara Hannigan, soprano
Repertoire Note Deutsch
In One Van der Aa combines singing, video and electronic sounds. The theatrical performance of the protagonist is supported and complemented by video images. The video projections and the live sections form a perfect fit with each other.
Press Quotes Deutsch
"Michel van der Aa fascinates in One... important is the sheer quality of the notes themselves, possessing a highly concentrated, sublime sharpness and a taut beauty, both mechanical and human." (Ernst Vermeulen, NRC Handelsblad, 13 Jan 2003)
"Mastery of the disorientation. With its absence of personalised psychology the piece spreads its aura over generations, since it reflects its secrets with the clarity of a mirror." (Sybill Mahlke, Der Tagespiegel, 12 Oct 2003)
"One is masterly... a wonderfully poetic piece. As enchanting as a dream." (Erik Voermans, Het Parool, 13 Jan 2003)
"Intense opera... The piece is innovative in its individual design. Imagery, sound and movement add up to more than the sum of its parts." (Roeland Hazendonk, De Telegraaf, 14 Jan 2003)
Recommended Recording
Barbara Hannigan, soprano / Michel van der Aa, stage & video director
Disquiet Media DVD DMQ03
www.disquietmedia.net
Chamber opera for soprano, video and soundtrack
Music Text Deutsch
Music, libretto (E), video, directed by Michel van der Aa
For full details on this stagework, including synopsis and roles, please visit our Opera section.
World Premiere
1/12/2003
Frascati Theatre, Amsterdam
Michel van der Aa, director / Barbara Hannigan, soprano
Repertoire Note Deutsch
In One Van der Aa combines singing, video and electronic sounds. The theatrical performance of the protagonist is supported and complemented by video images. The video projections and the live sections form a perfect fit with each other.
Press Quotes Deutsch
"Michel van der Aa fascinates in One... important is the sheer quality of the notes themselves, possessing a highly concentrated, sublime sharpness and a taut beauty, both mechanical and human." (Ernst Vermeulen, NRC Handelsblad, 13 Jan 2003)
"Mastery of the disorientation. With its absence of personalised psychology the piece spreads its aura over generations, since it reflects its secrets with the clarity of a mirror." (Sybill Mahlke, Der Tagespiegel, 12 Oct 2003)
"One is masterly... a wonderfully poetic piece. As enchanting as a dream." (Erik Voermans, Het Parool, 13 Jan 2003)
"Intense opera... The piece is innovative in its individual design. Imagery, sound and movement add up to more than the sum of its parts." (Roeland Hazendonk, De Telegraaf, 14 Jan 2003)
Recommended Recording
Barbara Hannigan, soprano / Michel van der Aa, stage & video director
Disquiet Media DVD DMQ03
www.disquietmedia.net
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