Prometeo

Prometeo

Editorial Reviews
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Luigi Nono's magnum opus reveals a profound sense of sound, blending together the lessons of ancient Greek texts, twentieth-century philosophy, John Cage's radicalism, cutting-edge poetry, and Giacinto Scelsi's refinement. Nono alters opera so that the action is invisible--the drama takes place "in" the music. Throughout the two and a quarter hour work, Nono builds a rich tapestry of sound that never breaks the spell of being immersed in the unknown. The sound world is made of orchestral groups, electronically modified voices, contrabass clarinet, spacial effects ("cori spezzati"), and above all a use of sonic spareness that covers the gamut from complete silence to shattering tone clusters. This is Nono's finest work, building mostly on the rarefied world of his late, post-Scelsi style, yet calling rich fortissimos when needed. -- Robert Reigle

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