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A NANNA

WOMEN IN THE SPOTLIGHT!

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A NANNA

Women in the spotlight!

At the heart of this programme are ‘nanni’ (lullabies), centuries-old monodies that evoke the unconditional love of a mother for her child. In counterpoint, ‘voceri’ - funeral songs of vengeance - or sacred songs inviting contemplation.
  • 6 women's voices
  • Corsican lullabies arranged by François Saint-Yves
  • 12 songs from the island of Corsica by Henri Tomasi

The programme is available in three versions:

A NANNA / 55'
Corsican lullabies harmonised by François Saint-Yves
12 songs from the island of Corsica by Henri Tomasi

A NANNA - SANGU DI ROSA / 1h10
Corsican lullabies arranged by François Saint-Yves
12 songs from the island of Corsica by Henri Tomasi (extracts)
Sangu di rosa, Lucia Ronchetti (creation 2019)

A NANNA - EVENING PRAYERS / 50'
Corsican lullabies arranged by François Saint-Yves
12 songs from the island of Corsica by Henri Tomasi (extracts)
Sacred music: Maurice Duruflé, Éric Tanguy, Esa-Pekka Salonnen, Zoltán Kodály

A society is reflected in its songs, even more so if it is governed by orality. In Corsica, polyphonic singing was born of the land and faith, and has always been the preserve of men. These powerful songs from the oral tradition, both sacred and secular, recount the different stages in the daily lives of the islanders, in religious, family and social events.

In this concert, I've decided to put women back in the spotlight! This 100% women's programme features monodies and polyphonies from the ‘Casa’ (home), the ‘Piazza’ (public square) and the ‘Chiesa’ (religious songs), evoking the many facets of Corsican women: saints, mothers, sisters, vociferators...

CATHERINE SIMONPIETRI