In Spring: Echoes of a Silent Cry

7 June 2025

Premiere of In Spring: Echoes of a Silent Cry for ensemble (2025) for New European Ensemble in collaboration with Ali Smith and National Theater

Experience In Spring: Echoes of a Silent Cry (2025), a new composition inspired by the evocative Spring installment of Ali Smith's Seasonal Quartet. This work delves into the complexities of human emotion, mirroring the profound insights and innovative storytelling of Ali Smith, one of the UK’s most celebrated novelists.

Echoing the recurring harmonies of Seung-Won Oh’s recent Spiri trilogy for orchestra, In Spring: Echoes of a Silent Cry conveys these human emotions through various musical stages. It acknowledges life's darker moments and the deeply suppressed emotions that shape our future, yet ultimately offers a poignant reflection on resilience and the enduring human spirit—a testament to hope. Prepare to be moved by the integration of Ali Smith's reading of her chosen fragments from the Spring installment, enriching the overall composition and creating a truly immersive experience.

7 June 2025