Dory Hayley sings George Aperghis’s Récitations at Vancouver New Music, April 22

Collection of 14 works is a challenging masterpiece of contemporary solo vocal writing

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Dory Hayley.

On April 22 at 8 pm, Vancouver New Music will host a rare opportunity to hear George Aperghis’s complete Réctitations for solo voice performed by the inimitable Dory Hayley at the Annex Theatre.

Widely considered one of the finest contemporary vocal masterworks, a performance of Récitations demands a combination of virtuosity, stamina and versatility. Divided into 14 separate pieces that are based on a combination of phonemes and theatrical sound gestures, the work is characterized by high speed, repetition, accumulations, and high rhythmic pressure.

Vancouver-based soprano Hayley will perform all 14 Récitations to a live visual performance and installation created by experimental mixed media artist Matthew Talbot-Kelly, a.k.a. A Knobe Dee.

Complimenting Hayley’s interpretation of Aperghis’s exuberant and challenging work, Talbot-Kelly’s original art will feature a combination of animated augmented reality loops, edited digital loops, and an installation of physical assemblages.

Tickets to Récitations and more information available at Vancouver New Music.

Post sponsored by Vancouver New Music.