Anna Pidgorna has been developing a hybrid singing style which combines elements of Ukrainian folk singing style with classical vocal training. She wrote these works for herself to perform with various ensembles. They require a strong chest voice and a fairly low range. Anna’s performances involve some elements of staging (movement, lighting, props, costumes). Anna is open to sharing these pieces with other singers upon request.
A soul’s keening for her beloved (2020) (Ukrainian)
(low female voice, string orchestra) 22:00
Premiered with Delirium Musicum in Los Angeles, CA in March 2020. Poetry by Anna Pidgorna.
Drown in the depth (trio) (2018) (Ukrainian)
(three solo voices, SAA) 6:00
Recorded with folk vocalists Halyna Honcharenko and Iryna Danyleiko. Video by Iryna Danyleiko and Liubomyr Tkach of EHE Films. Poetry by Anna Pidgorna.
The mint picker’s man (2017) (English)
(two low female voices, bass drum, string quartet) 5:00
Premiered with composer-vocalist Annika Socolofsky and Mark Eichenberger (percussion), Min-Young Kim and Anna Lim (violins), Jessica Thompson (viola) and Alberto Parrini (cello) at the Princeton Sound Kitchen. Poetry by Anna Pidgorna.
Invented folksongs (2015-2018) (Ukrainian)
(low female voice, percussion, cimbalom, prepared piano, violin, cello, bass) 50:00
This song cycle draws heavily on elements from Ukrainian folk music and poetry. It is currently being recorded for commercial release. Original poetry by Anna Pidgorna.
I. What else can I give him? (10:00) (voice, percussion, cimbalom, violin, bass) watch
II. Teach your daughters (12:00) (voice, prepared piano, violin) watch
III. Another meditation (7:00) (violin or cello, cimbalom, prepared piano)
IV. Drown in the Depth (10:00) (voice, percussion, violin, cello, bass, electronics) watch
V. Walk under the moon (10:00) (voice and full ensemble)
Weeping for a dead love (2015) (Ukrainian)
(low female voice, percussion quartet) 13:00
Premiered with So Percussion at the Princeton Sound Kitchen. Poetry by Anna Pidgorna.
Off the voice (2007)
(mute performer and electronics) 10:00
This is a performance art piece that involves a set of movement instructions and pre-recorded audio. Video recorded during a residency at the Banff Centre.