Voices of Light
Voices of Light is a 1994 musical composition by Richard Einhorn. It was inspired by the silent film The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928), directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer; live performances of the composition have accompanied screenings of the film. The libretto is based on excerpts from a variety of ancient writings, most of it from Medieval female mystics. The text incorporates accusations from Joan of Arc's actual contemporary accusers. It is scored for a small orchestra, chorus and soloists.
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Voices of Light
Voices of Light is a 1994 musical composition by Richard Einhorn. It was inspired by the silent film The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928), directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer; live performances of the composition have accompanied screenings of the film. The libretto is based on excerpts from a variety of ancient writings, most of it from Medieval female mystics. The text incorporates accusations from Joan of Arc's actual contemporary accusers. It is scored for a small orchestra, chorus and soloists.
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