Personae

A striking collage of poetic fragments opens this work, beginning with a personal dedication and a catalog of enigmatic titles that hint at the breadth of the journey ahead. The pieces jump between mythic allusion, lyrical prayer, and intimate confession, weaving a tapestry that feels both ancient and freshly invented. Listeners are invited into a world where each line reverberates like a whispered incantation.

Among the opening verses, “Grace before Song” rises as a hymn to the heavens, its rhythm echoing the pulse of rain‑soaked seas and the fleeting brilliance of opal light. In “La Fraisne,” a solitary counselor abandons the cold trappings of age to find solace in ash woods, speaking to a tree‑like bride whose love surpasses human longing. “Cino” shifts to a wandering minstrel’s perspective, chanting about suns, cities, and the endless road that binds song and soul.

The overall effect is a haunting, meditative soundscape that rewards attentive listening. Shifting voices and vivid imagery create a sense of wandering through forgotten forests, bustling market squares, and timeless night skies. It is a listening experience that lingers, urging each audience member to contemplate the fragile borders between madness, memory, and the quiet joy of unguarded feeling.