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Description of the work
Voicing: SATB with divisi, accompained by piano and percussions
(bass drum, tubular bells and suspended cymbal)
Duration: about 3'45''
Difficulty: medium-advanced.
Forgotten
A new piece with Charles Anthony Silvestri
This choral piece is not only a musical work, but a tribute to the unheard voices of history. It seeks to give a voice to those who endured pain and suffering in silence, bringing their stories into the light, if only for a fleeting moment.
For this piece I reflected on the countless individuals who have lived on this planet over the centuries, enduring diseases, natural disasters, injustices, violence, and more—people unknown, unheard, unloved, and unprotected.
They were simply compelled to vanish, carrying their tears into the shadows.
Surely, they longed for their voices to be heard, but others seemed to prefer ignoring them. Perhaps it was because they didn't care about their pain or were too consumed by their own lives to notice the significance of another's suffering, especially if that person was poor or marginalized.
How many have perished without the chance to save themselves, without anyone willing to listen?
Through this choral piece, I sought to give them a voice—a fleeting moment to share their suffering with the world, if only for a few minutes.
I must also acknowledge the extraordinary beauty, power, and depth of Charles Anthony Silvestri's text, which became an essential source of inspiration for my music. His words brought an unparalleled element of beauty to the composition, allowing me to express myself to the fullest as a composer. For this, I am profoundly grateful to him.
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Text by Charles Anthony Silvestri
In shadows we stand,
in shadows standing silent, waiting forgotten.
The poor, the lonely, exiled, we stand forgotten.
Did you hear our voices when we cried to you?
Do you hear our voices now we cry?
For we are always with you; we are more kindred than you know.
For we know light and love.
Remember, will you remember?
Contact me at giuliodecarlo@gmail.com if you are interested in the score