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Matra, a cantata written by Oscar Bianchi
for vocal ensemble, instrumental ensemble, three soloists, and electronics
(33:33 minutes),
based on texts from the Vigyana Bhairava Tantra, manuscripts from the Nag Hammadi library,
and De Rerum Natura (On the Nature of Things) by Lucretius.

LISTEN on this page two excerpts + a short presentation video (in French)
    
Programme notes HERE

MATRA on iTunes
   
Ictus Ensemble | Neue Vocalsolisten
Suzie Fröhlich: Peatzold (contrabass) recorder
Rico Gübler: tubax (contrabass saxophone)
Michael Schmid: bass flute

Georges-Elie Octors, conductor

Cyprès online release
Recorded by Alexandre Fostier
Mixed by Jean-Luc Plouvier
Mastering : Jarek Frankowski