Sta Vidis by Nebojsa Zivkovic

Sta Vidis (1990) – for Baritone, Marimba and Ison

Sta Vidis u tminu zagledan, reci. – What can you discern, starring into the darkness? Speak.

This medieval epigram, written by an anonymous Serbian poet in the 14th century, had an inspiring effect in the creation of this stylistic exceptional combination. Serbian – orthodox plainsong, contemplative, low pitched marimba sound and ison – an ostinato held by male voices – were merged into a short modo archaico composition.