En Som Sang* (Lonesome Song)

En Som Sang* (Lonesome Song) was a cooperation between Haugland/Tronsmo, Opera Omnia, and director Tore Vagn Lid. Words flew through air like arrows, and the safe and intimate suddenly became clammy and explosive.

*Not yet translated into English. The title within parentheses is the Norwegian title's literal meaning.

Information

(Objekt ID 4869)
Object type Production
Premiere 2004
Produced by Studio O
Audience Adults
Language Norwegian
Keywords Chamber play, Musical theatre, Opera
Running period 2004  
Website Opera Omnia

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The musical dramatist Glenn Erik Haugland had in En Som Sang* (Lonesome Song) challenged texts by Heidi Tronsmo, texts hiding eerie perspectives under an innocent surface. Not just a single story was told here. Between points existed lines that could be drawn as an afterthought. Along Haugland’s dualistic and swiftly changing vocal lines the monophonic became polyphone.

Source: Ballade, ballade.no, 01.08.2010, http://www.ballade.no/nmi.nsf/doc/art2004111812265056794232

*Not yet translated into English. The title within parentheses is the Norwegian title's literal meaning.

Contributors (5)
Name Role
Heidi Tronsmo – Text
Tore Vagn Lid – Direction
Glenn Erik Haugland – Music
Ståle Tråsdahl – Lighting design
Heidi Tronsmo – Performer
Performance dates
Navember 20, 2004Blå Show
2004 Worldwide premiere
Festivals (1)
Borealis 2004