for soprano and ensemble (16 instruments)

premiered at WDR, Köln on 3 March 2024

duration: 1 hour

for Juliet Fraser and Ensemble Musikfabrik

in loving memory of Amelia Cuni

commissioned by Ensemble Musikfabrik and Kunststiftung NRW

the being

in the center, we find the being who is our (the listener's) projection,

and is also you (the vocalist, performer),

as you are both real and imagined.

through empathy (intentional/actualized)

we listen and observe your interactions with the others

and arrive at our own conclusions.

the inner/outer experiences of all beings in relation to this activity,

the unfolding of a piece of music,

holds together a kind of force and energy

in which we may choose to participate—

and which provides substance to form.

you are both alone and amongst many others,

who are all different from you

and also the same

as you open your eyes, you follow that which you hear and that which inspires

thus begins your journey

Catherine Lamb, 2024