The monologue of a poet, prisoner of an occupying soldier.
His thoughts on the situation, his lack of hatred, his dreams of freedom…
This work was required for the baccalauréat music option in 2013 and 2014.
Recordings: CD “Bac 2013-2014” Label Inconnu, LI 12-1001, ©2012. Mezzo-soprano Roula Safar, cornett Jean Tubéry
Difficulty rating: moderate to difficult depending on the parts
Mahmoud Darwich
Arabic
Contralto, cornett
The original version of the work was for baritone.
Duration: 12 mins
Cycle in 5 parts: “Huna …”, “Ayyuha ssahirun”, “Waqifuna huna”, “La uhibbuka, …”, “fanajinu qahwatina …”.
This work is part of a cycle of 8 Duetti for voice and instrument.