Misfit
Monique Jean
Programme notes
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In the background, there is schizophrenia, and more specifically the idea of a gap, of living one’s life in parallel to life. This work revolves around three key ideas
The composer thanks Tim Brady for introducing her to the world of the guitar — from guitar-making to selecting amplifiers — and to his interiorized and sophisticated playing.
— Monique Jean [English translation
Misfit was realized in 2007 at the composer’s studio and premiered by Tim Brady on March 21, 2007 at the Maison de la culture Ahuntsic-Cartierville in Montréal (Québec). The piece was commissioned by Tim Brady with support from the Canada Council for the Arts (CCA).
Premiere
- March 21, 2007, Tim Brady, electric guitar • Concert, Maison de la culture Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Montréal (Québec)
- Composer(s): Monique Jean
- Year of composition: 2007
- Duration: 11:38
- Instrumentation: electric guitar, processing and stereo fixed medium
- Publisher(s): Ymx média
- Commission: Tim Brady, with support from the CCA
- ISRC: CAD501210038
