The first part of Daníel Bjarnason’s trilogy for orchestra receives its world premiere by the Toronto Symphony Orchestra conducted by Gustavo Gimeno from 7 – 10 June. Commissioned by the Toronto Symphony Orchestra with Iceland Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, and Helsinki Philharmonic, the work will be written over the coming three seasons.
Entitled I Want To Be Alive: Echo / Narcissus, the work draws inspiration from questions about the nature of consciousness and what it means to be alive, with Bjarnason considering AI’s place in society. Echo / Narcissus is inspired by the myth of the same name, portraying the longing for connection and recognition that lies at the heart of human consciousness.
