in the world of zero
John Plant
About this work:
in the world of zero is about the crisis and rebirth which occur when one is about to make a connection, to love. Love happens out of 'the
matrix of ultimate alarm' and results in a new birth, iut also in the annihilation of the old self. There is a point - the point of zero - where nothing exists except the possibility of this new connection. All other connections, assumptions, beliefs, habits, are suspended or disappear. This is a moment of
terrifying freedom.
The clusters and percussion of the beginning are a kind of inner Big Bang, the volcanic, tumultuous matrix from which love emerges. The work alternates between storm and elated peace; later, the storm itself becomes ecstatic and acquires its own song. We emerge, new, into the
strangeness of a new universe.
Version: voice and 12 performers
Year composed: 2007
Duration: 17:00:80
Ensemble type: Voice, Solo or With Chamber or Jazz Ensemble:Voice with Large Chamber/Jazz Ensemble (10 +)
Instrumentation: 1 Flute, 1 Oboe, 1 Clarinet, 1 Bassoon, 1 Horn in F, 1 Percussion (General), 1 Piano, 2 Violin, 1 Viola, 1 Cello, 1 Double bass, 1 Medium Voice
Instrumentation notes: Percussion: anvil, large susp. cymbal,
medium gong, large tam-tam, bass drum,
crotales (1 octave), timpani