EDEN by Joyce DiDonato: world premiere of The First Morning of the World (Rachel Portman)
EDEN by Joyce DiDonato: world premiere of The First Morning of the World (Rachel Portman)
"There’s a language without question marks. You can read it in the rings of trees. And in the wind, and the river, and in the sound of birds singing. Has their song changed since the first morning of the world?”
This project and this piece in particular is a call to remember that this language does exist and that we are a part of that language. It’s about giving ourselves the fullness of the life that is here now and connecting to, and being versed in a language that connects us to everything that is around us.
Commissioned by Linda Nelson, in memory of her beloved Stuart.
Text by Gene Scheer.
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The album samples repertoire from diverse inspirations and time periods, all of which explore an aspect of humankind’s eternal relationship with nature. In Joyce's words, the selections of the program "have no boundaries – like a wild garden.”
Beyond the recording, the EDEN project encompasses a global tour of more than 45 venues across five continents, groundbreaking education programs, and multiple partnerships. This multi-faceted initiative is poised to make a long-term impact and legacy which asks each of us to consider this question: "In this time of upheaval, which seed will you plant today?”
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The First Morning of the World by Rachel Portman, copyright 2021 Chester Music Ltd
