Mark-Anthony Turnage

Twice Through The Heart

Experience a gripping and deeply moving work of contemporary music theatre with "Twice Through The Heart". This dramatic scena sets the poignant and intensely emotional text by renowned poet Jackie Kay in an incomparable manner. Scored for mezzo-soprano and an ensemble of 16 players, the masterly composition unfolds a powerful sonic landscape brimming with dramatic tension, sorrow, and lyrical tenderness, weaving the solo vocal line seamlessly into the nuanced instrumental textures. Published by the prestigious Schott Musik, this study score offers conductors, musicologists, performers, and music lovers an indispensable, detailed insight into the intricate architecture of this extraordinary piece. An essential addition to any discerning repertoire of modern vocal and ensemble literature.