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@Astra

for music theatre - for soprano and 2 percussionists

subtitle

'About Stars and planets', for young children

year of composition

2023

duration

ca 50'

text

The original title of this performance was Babelut Parcours @ASTRA, an interactive experience specially developed for young children, commissioned by Musica Impulscentrum. This parcours uses excerpts from various compositions by Wim Henderickx. The musical structure was created by Diederik Glorieux, with electronics by Jorrit Tamminga. The scenography was by Helene Bracke and Tijl Wellens. The performers were Danae Bletsa and later Helene Bracke (voice) and Joeri Wens & Birgit Eecloo (percussion). The world premiere took place on 25 November 2023 at Dommelhof in Neerpelt (BE).
This was followed by national and international performances and tours.
◦ The premiere in Luxembourg took place on 28 January 2024 at the Neimënster Cultural Centre
   ◦ The Italian premiere took place in November 2024 during the ROMAEUROPA Festival in Rome