Smarra ou les démons de la nuit: Songes romantiques

A hauntingly lyrical work invites listeners into the world of Smarra, the ancient spirit blamed for the dreaded nightmare. Drawing on Slavic folklore and the stark contrasts of the Alpine valleys, it weaves together the fevered imagination of Dalmatian mystics and the stark, animal‑like stupor of the high mountains. The opening pages set a tone of restless dreaming, where each vision feels both familiar and unsettling, echoing the universal experience of being pursued by night‑time phantoms.

The narrative unfolds through a series of vivid, seemingly disconnected dream episodes, linked only by fleeting words and a single, enigmatic hero named Lucius. Its style recalls the playful elegance of Apuleius while pursuing a uniquely Romantic imagination, offering listeners a tapestry of strange images, lyrical turns, and atmospheric shifts. Even without a clear plot, the piece captures the fleeting, uncanny sensations that linger after a disturbing dream, making it a compelling journey for anyone fascinated by the border between sleep and myth.