The highly acclaimed “Flamma Flamma – The Fire Requiem” of Belgian composer Nicholas Lens will be finally re-released on double vinyl on Intuition.

Nicholas Lens, a Belgian composer of contemporary music, is known particularly for his operas. One of his earliest works is the music drama ‘Flamma Flamma – The Fire Requiem’, the first part of his triology ‘The Accacha Chronicles’ (Flamma Flamma / Terra Terra / Amor Aeternus).

The fusion of non-European musical cultures and Western classical music has been described as highly unique.

‘Flamma Flamma’ is conspicuous for its unusual instrumentation – apart from chamber orchestra, mixed choir and six soloists, there are also a Japanese koto, an extensive percussion set-up and three natural voices. The work is a composition beyond all conventions.

Unlike almost any other requiem, ‘Flamma Flamma’ not only deals with grief and pain, but also with the idea that death