''Amor Aeternus – Hymns of Love'' is a music drama by

Nicholas Lens Nicholas Lens Noorenbergh (born 1957) is a Belgian composer of contemporary music, particularly known for his operas. His work is published by Schott Music and Mute Song and distributed by Universal Music Group and Sony BMG. In 2020 Nicholas ...

. It is the third part of the operatic trilogy

The Accacha Chronicles ''The Accacha Chronicles'' is an operatic trilogy by Nicholas Lens (2005) for soprano, tenor, countertenor, mezzo, baritone, bass male actor, small choir, mixed choir and chamber orchestra. Reception Lens' publication of ''The Accacha Chronicle ...

. The work follows on the parts

Flamma Flamma ''Flamma Flamma – The Fire Requiem'' is a music drama by Nicholas Lens. It is the first part of the operatic trilogy The Accacha Chronicles. The work was artistically and financially produced by the composer himself and gained international f ...

and

Terra Terra ''Terra Terra – The Aquarius Era'' is a music drama by Nicholas Lens. It is the second part of the operatic trilogy The Accacha Chronicles, following the successful first part Flamma Flamma. In 12 sections, the score combines orchestra, chorus a ...

. In 19 sections, the score combines orchestra, chorus and six operatic voices that contrast with the eerie tonalities of two female ''nasal-natural'' singers .

Usage

Excerpts of the tracks ''Amor Amore'', ''Amor Aeternus I'', ''Utrum Vulva'' and ''Amor Mundum'' of ''Amor Aeternus'' were used as soundtrack of the symbolical film love is the only master I’ll serve, directed by

and produced by Tabaran Company. The film premiered at the BIFF, New York City in June 2006.

Notes

*''Amor Aeternus'' was recorded mostly in Bulgaria and Belgium, but as well in Morocco and South Africa. *It was the fourth album on which Lens worked with the American

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Claron McFadden Claron McFadden (born 1961) is an American soprano. McFadden studied voice at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York, finishing her degree in 1984. She gained international fame when making her Glyndebourne Festival Opera debut in the ...

. *According to the critics with this work Lens is slowly leaving the path of tonality of his earlier work. Some regret that he changed his style to a more severe and complex approach, others find this interesting and believe Lens' style is more evolving towards operatic, contemporary- theatrical creations. *The live-version, published by Schott Music (Mainz, New York) did not premiere yet.

Credits

*Third part of the operatic trilogy by

*Music &

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, Concept, Artistic Producer:

*Published by

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International Mainz/ New York City, (2005) *Released (2005) by

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Track listing

# Amor Amore # Iuppiter Olympum # Mors Neutra # Amor Mundum # Aliosne # Utrum Vulva # Nam Sum I # Corpore Toto # Nomen Meum # Matutinum # Amor Aeternus I # Timore Amore # O Basiorum # An Amorem I # An Amorem II # Amor Omnibus # O Amabilis Amor # Nam Sum II # Amor Aeternus II

References and external links

Nicholas Lens' Website Official website

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Biff, New York

Sony BMG

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