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Chatter VoxCantata "Modimo"Cantata “Modimo” - Composed by Franco Prinsloo (Text scored from Biblical texts)In this cantata for mixed voices, composer Franco Prinsloo created a libretto from sections taken from the bible, addressing the preservation of our natural world through unity and love. This is a directive that humanity often outright rejects.The cantata starts with the creation of the world, depicted in Genesis 1, the text taken from the seTswana bible. This is accompanied by piano only, in a strictly rhythmical style.The second movement starts with the creation of humanity, narrated in isiZ...2022-03-2914 minChatter VoxRed ListRED LIST: AB-AF - Composed by Franco Prinsloo (Text: South African Red List of Critically Endangered Flora)“RED LIST: “AB-AF" is an Alphabetical list of the first fifty critically endangered South African plant species for mixed choir and percussion composed by Franco Prinsloo. The work was commissioned by marimba and percussion specialist, Magdalena de Vries.The fifty scientific names of critically endangered local plant species are listed vocally by the choir. In this work, each plant is enumerated in the form of a lamentation, creating a dreamlike dance or lullaby. The sound of crac...2022-03-1607 min
The South African Composers Archive8. Franco PrinslooThis week I sit down with Franco Prinsloo and we discuss composing for voice, learning to be free through improvisation, and the power of text & language.
Featured music:
"Eine Kleine Dubstep" (Matthijs van Dijk, performed by the Signum Quartet)
"Walvisnota" (Text: R. Bohenen, Music: Franco Prinsloo, performed by Vox Chamber Choir, conducted by Franco Prinsloo)
"Noodluik" (Text: Elisabeth Eybers, Music: Franco Prinsloo, performed by Magdalene Minnaar (soprano), Morne van Heerden (clarinet) Ronald Davey (cello), Jude Harpstar (harp))
"Pula! Pula!": (Franco Prinsloo, performed by Vox Chamber Choir, conducted by Franco Prinsloo)
"Sonnet 27" (Text: William Shakespeare, Music: Franco Prinsloo, performed by the...2019-01-1700 min