Luc van Hove: Pomes Penyeach
James Joyce’s poetry collection Pomes Penyeach (Poetry for a Prick) is the inspiration for Luc Van Hove’s opus 60. After composing several instrumental works, including a fourth symphony, he felt drawn to the word and the human voice again. Joyce’s direct and tangible poetry was an invitation to compose open, expressive music. In his often short and striking poems, Joyce thinks back to moments from his life. The poetry is rich in all kinds of references. Love and melancholy permeate the text, seemingly simply worded, but with a rich layering. The ideal starting point for a song cycle.
Poet-journalist Pat Donnez welcomes James Joyce to Mechelen with a selection from his collection Radeloos en betoverd.
The composition for the song cycle was commissioned by Lunalia and Antwerp LiedFest.
The performance during Lunalia is the world premiere.
- Composer(s) Luc van Hove
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Title(s) of the Work(s)
Pomes Penyeach
- Performer, Ensemble or Orchestra Charlotte Wajnberg soprano, Aäron Wajnberg piano, Pat Donnez poetry
- May 11 2025
- Expired!
- 15:00 - 16:30
- Goswin de Stassartstraat 88, 2800 Mechelen
- https://www.mechelen.be/stadsvernieuwing/predikherenkerk
