DIALOGUES
for soprano and percussion
 
A Vivid and Semi-Theatrical Contemporary Work for Soprano and Percussion
Dialogues (1999) by Lior Navok is an 11-minute semi-theatrical work for soprano and percussion. Its three movements—Talking Doll, Sargam, and Shadowphobia—explore satire, rhythmic vocalization, and the psychological relationship between a person and their shadow. Combining vocalize and English text, the piece offers performers a vivid, imaginative, and rhythmically engaging addition to the contemporary soprano and percussion repertoire.
 
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About the Music
Dialogues is an 11‑minute work for soprano and percussion that blends theatrical imagination with contemporary chamber writing. Each movement presents a distinct psychological or humorous vignette, using the voice and percussion as equal dramatic partners. Written in 1999, the piece explores satire, rhythmic play, and the shifting boundaries between speech, melody, and gesture. It is ideal for professional sopranos and percussionists, as well as advanced students experienced with contemporary vocal writing, rhythmic precision, and theatrical nuance. The work pairs excellently with contemporary chamber concerts, voice‑and‑percussion recitals, and programs exploring theatrical or character‑based works. It is also suitable for competitions and auditions that value clarity of text, expressive range, and tight coordination between voice and percussion, proving highly effective in intimate and medium‑sized halls where text, color, and subtle theatrical elements can be clearly perceived.
 
Program Notes
Dialogues for soprano and percussion was composed as a semi‑theatrical work—intended to be expressive and characterful, though not acted. Talking Doll is a short satire about humans who behave like machines for the sake of formality. Sargam refers to the Indian solfège system: the syllables sa, re, ma, ga, pa, dha, and ni correspond to our do, re, mi (though not all are used here). Shadowphobia, as the name implies, explores the relationship between a person and their own shadow.
 
Movements:
Talking Doll
Sargam
Shadowphobia
 
Specifications
Duration: 11:00 minutes
Year Composed: 1999
Instrumentation: Soprano and Percussion
Language: Vocalize / English
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Product Information
Hard Copy (Score)
Condition: New
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