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- Missy Mazzoli
A Thousand Tongues (for cello and electronics) (2009)
- G Schirmer Inc (World)
- cello (amp), voice and prerecorded electronics (one player)
- 6 min
- Stephen Crane
- English
Programme Note
For amplified cello and prerecorded electronics (performed by one player).
Premiere
August 28, 2009
Jody Redhage, cello
Composer Note
A Thousand Tongues was commissioned by cellist and vocalist Jody Redhage. This piece is a short but intense response to the following text by Stephen Crane:
Yes, I have a thousand tongues,
And nine and ninety-nine lie.
Though I strive to use the one,
It will make no melody at my will,
But is dead in my mouth.
— Missy Mazzoli
