by Frederic Rzewski (1938 - 2021)
Language: English
The unnamable one commands Adam to give names to all his creatures. No sooner does he do so than he begins also to destroy them. Adam has not yet named all of the creatures, but already he is destroying them. Who, then, will give them names? Tricholoma Equestre! Bicyclus Ignobilis! Nemopilema Nomurai! Mephitis Mephitis! Nanoarchaeum Equitans...
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Composition:
- Set to music by Frederic Rzewski (1938 - 2021), "Names", 2014 [ speaking pianist ], from Dear Diary, no. 2
Text Authorship:
- by Frederic Rzewski (1938 - 2021), written 2014
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