--- CD2: CALIGULA - Walking the thin line between the panache and sentimentality of 19th century romanticism – audible in tracks like La luna or Capri – and the radicalism of 20th century modernism – particularly prominent in choral pieces, reminiscent of Arvo Pärt’s works – Silence combined two distinct and seemingly incompatible idioms in order to create a sense of impudent, unabashed freedom. A freedom that is, in essence, Caligula: alluring and frightful, brutal and beautiful. The score was performed by pianist Igor Vicentic and the Cantanti Trasfigurati, a 15-member choir led by choirmaster Ivana Srbljan. The acoustic pieces were recorded by Davor Rocco at the Rocco&Partner studio in Zagreb in May 2008. The soundtrack’s sole electronic track, I Am Still Alive!, was programmed and produced by Silence at the Daily Girl studio, the duet’s private production facility. - Kaligula opened on July 2nd 2008 at the Theatre City Budva festival in Montenegro and then embarked on a short international tour, gaining public and critical acclaim along the way. Silence’s contribution did not go unnoticed: Politika (Serbia): “Very original music…” Vjesnik (Croatia): “Silence’s impressive music heralds a new sound, the sound of choirs and piano.” Glas Istre (Croatia): “Fantastic music…” RTV SLO (Slovenian National TV): “…Silence are increasingly defining Pandur’s theatre.” Primorski dnevnik (Slovenia): “Excellent original music by Silence. The lyrics in Italian, with their almost sentimental tenderness, represent a bitter contrast of poetic dimension.” --- Photos | Video