El arte de la pesca (The Art of Fishing) - a new song cycle by Virginia Firnberg
I am pleased to be joining mezzo-soprano Carola Emrich-Fischer in the UK premiere of composer Virginia Firnberg's Song Cycle El arte de la pesca (The Art of Fishing) with poetry by Luisa Etxenike on Saturday, June 8, 2024, 5-6pm in Walthamstow. I quote Carola below:
‘‘The Basque poet Luisa Etxenike created poetry that deals with sexual abuse and the transformational power of creativity. Firnberg set Etxenike's poems in powerful soundscapes […] and often employs Spanish and Basque motifs. Please be advised about this trigger warning. I believe it is important to shed light on sexual abuse and domestic violence. The statistics about domestic abuse in this country are staggering, and the majority of people affected are women. If you or someone you know is affected, please do not hesitate to seek help.’’
E17 Arts Trail
St. Mary's Church, Walthamstow, Tickets Here