Clara Levy
13 Visions (After Pauline Oliveros & Hildegard Von Bingen)
LabelDiscreet EditionsGenreExperimental
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*200 copies limited edition.* «13 Visions» is a series of compositions by Clara Lévy, performed by herself on violin. They are conceived as an imaginary meeting between two composers whose musical aesthetics share many common traits, despite the centuries separating them: Hildegard Von Bingen (c. 1098 – 1179) and Pauline Oliveros (1932 – 2016). The two composer's respective visions are thus intertwined by Levy in a cycle of thirteen pieces for solo violin. Somewhere between composition, arrangement and quotation, the starting point of this project is the text score «Thirteen Changes» by Pauline Oliveros, consisting of thirteen poetic instructions inspired by earthly or cosmic events.
The present work preserves the structure intended by Pauline Oliveros in «Thirteen Changes», while her instructions, utilised as compositional constraints, determine the sound universe of each piece through various playing techniques and preparations for the instrument. To each of these instructions, Levy associates a chant by Hildegard Von Bingen, letting her music be indirectly quoted in the choice of pitches. Hence, the chants appear here as «negatives»: the violin, playing the role of the drone, proposes a sober harmonisation of the chosen melodies.
CD comes in a 6-panel cardboard eco-pack, with liner notes from the composer. Digital Booklet included.
Format
Music composed and performed by Clara Levy (violin, voice)
After Hildegard Von Bingen (c. 1098 – 1179) and Pauline Oliveros (1932 – 2016)
Recorded and mixed by Clara de Asís in Rodersdorf (Switzerland) and Leymen (France), April—September 2022
The creation of «13 Visions» is supported by Sonar
Clara Levy plays a violin made by Savine Delaporte
Cover design by Discreet
Release notes
Released in 6-panel cardboard Digifile. Edition of 200 copies. Music composed after Hildegard Von Bingen (c. 1098-1179) and Pauline Oliveros (1932-2016). Recorded and mixed in Rodersdorf (Switzerland) and Leymen (France), April-September 2022. Clara Levy plays a violin made by Savine Delaporte. © Discreet editions, 2022.
| 1 | Standing Naked In The Moonlight - Music Washing The Body. (O Vis Eternitatis) | 7:05 | |
| 2 | Atomic Imagery - Rotating Molecules - Instantaneous Particles Dancing - Vanishing. (O Rubor Sanguinis) | 6:37 | |
| 3 | Solar Winds Scorching The Returning Comet's Tail. (Enixa Est Puerpera) | 2:32 | |
| 4 | Elephants Mating In A Secret Grove. (O Tu Suavissima Virga) | 8:23 | |
| 5 | Airborne Carriers Of Transparent Seedlings. (Spiritus Sanctus Vivificans) | 4:26 | |
| 6 | Songs Of Ancient Mothers Among Awesome Rocks. (O Vos Felices Radices) | 9:59 | |
| 7 | A Single Egg Motionless In The Desert. (Karitas) | 2:08 | |
| 8 | Rollicking Monkeys Landing On Mars. (Cum Processit Factura) | 5:28 | |
| 9 | A Singing Bowl Of Steaming Soup. (O Dulcis Electe) | 6:24 | |
| 10 | Tiny Mites Circling One Hair In The Coat Of A Polar Bear. (O Pulcre Facies) | 2:06 | |
| 11 | A Solitary Worm In An Empty Coffin. (Hodie Aperuit) | 3:17 | |
| 12 | A Sip Of Midnight Well Water. (Spiritui Sancto) | 8:28 | |
| 13 | Directionless Motion - Unquiet Stillness - A Moment Alone With Millions Of People - Calming The Waters - The Aura Of A Black Bird. (O Lucidissima) | 10:41 |
- Clara Levy
- Composed By, Performer, Liner Notes, Violin, Voice
- Discreet
- Design [Cover Design]
- Clara de Asís
- Recorded By, Mixed By
