The new edition of Harmony of the Spheres is scored for a hybrid ensemble: a 48-piece symphony orchestra, an 8-member electronics section (including modular synths and real-time processing), and soloists on harp and Theremin. The piece is divided into six movements, each labeled with astrological terms (e.g., Elliptical Motion , Neutron Storms ), mirroring the cosmic narrative.
The work is a cycle of five movements for mixed choir and string orchestra, featuring Latin texts by Baruch de Spinoza www.joepfranssens.com Movements & Scoring Movements I, II, IV, and V : Scored for mixed choir (SSAATTBB) a cappella Movement III : Scored for mixed choir and a full string orchestra. Flexible Performance
The new edition of Harmony of the Spheres is scored for a hybrid ensemble: a 48-piece symphony orchestra, an 8-member electronics section (including modular synths and real-time processing), and soloists on harp and Theremin. The piece is divided into six movements, each labeled with astrological terms (e.g., Elliptical Motion , Neutron Storms ), mirroring the cosmic narrative.
The work is a cycle of five movements for mixed choir and string orchestra, featuring Latin texts by Baruch de Spinoza www.joepfranssens.com Movements & Scoring Movements I, II, IV, and V : Scored for mixed choir (SSAATTBB) a cappella Movement III : Scored for mixed choir and a full string orchestra. Flexible Performance joep franssens harmony of the spheres score new