Spleen
Robert Normandeau
Programme notes
Spleen is comprised solely of the voices of four adolescents, aged 16 years. The title refers to one of the most significant moods of the adolescent
The piece is divided into five sections which represent typical situations for the adolescent, and a corresponding sonorous parameter. These sections are presented successively in concert, or separately when broadcast on radio.
Spleen was realized in the composer’s studio from recordings of the voice of Marc Gilbert, Laurent-Josée Sainte-Marie, Nicolas Thériault and Patrick Virar. It was premiered during the radio festival Journées Électro-Radio Days (JERD) broadcast live in Montréal, Toronto, and Vancouver on December 10, 1993. Spleen was realized with support from the Audio program of the Media Arts Section of the Canada Council for the Arts (CCA). The piece was awarded the Public’s Prize at the 3rd Prix international Noroit-Léonce Petitot (Arras, France, 1994).
Premiere
- December 10, 1993, Journées Électro-Radio Days
: 3 — Montréal CKUT 90.3 FM, Espace ACREQ, Montréal (Québec)
Awards
- Composer(s): Robert Normandeau
- Year of composition: 1993
- Cycle: Onomatopées
- Duration: 15:00
- Instrumentation: stereo fixed medium
- Publisher(s): Ymx média
- ISRC: CAD509813520
Movements
Musique et rythme
- Movement of: Spleen
Mélancolie et timbre
- Movement of: Spleen
Colère et dynamique
- Movement of: Spleen
Frustration et espace
- Movement of: Spleen
Délire et texture
- Movement of: Spleen
