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7 Stones (a libretto) by Sjón for an opera composed by Ondrej Adamek

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PRELUDE / “stones” the lights come up on THE CONDUCTOR as he enters the stage/pit. he acknowledges the presence of THE CHOIR before turning to the audience to receive its warm welcome.

Then THE CONDUCTOR raises his hands and THE CHOIR starts singing the “motto” of SEVEN STONES:

THE CHOIR

time — the difference between man and stone is time — when man has turned to dust the stone retains its shape

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