Leduc Stephenson - Ce N'etait Pas Nous

Summary of this score

"It Wasn't Us" is a contemporary choral score composed in 2016 for the Radio France Children's Choir. Written for upper voices, it draws on short poems by Antoine Thiollier, whose strength lies in their apparent simplicity and dual meaning. The text creates a world that is lively and almost playful at times, yet also more introspective, with a subtle gravity that gives the work its full depth.

This score stands out for its balance between poetic accessibility and interpretive richness. The treatment of the words, the phrasing and the vocal colours allow performers to bring out a wide variety of nuances. The result offers particularly engaging musical material for upper-voice choirs wishing to explore a contemporary, expressive and intelligently crafted work.

With its format and aesthetic, "It Wasn't Us" fits naturally into a concert programme, a choral educational programme or a project centred on poetry set to music. It is a work that appeals as much through its delicacy as through its ability to leave a lasting impression on the listener.

Technical specifications

Artist

Maîtrise de Radio France

Instrumentation

upper voices