TAMCO I Théâtre d’Art Moderne et Contemporain - Geneva, Switzerland/MetaTheatre

Marc Wagnon, as a composer for the theatre group TAMCO, brings a unique blend of innovative musicality and theatrical sensibility to his compositions. His work with TAMCO showcases his ability to create dynamic and evocative soundscapes that enhance the narrative and emotional depth of theatrical productions. His expertise in blending various musical styles ensures that each composition not only complements but also elevates the overall theatrical experience.

11 septembre 2001

For the 20th commemoration of the attack on the Twin Towers in New York, MetaTheatre produced a version of Michel Vinaver's "11 September 2001”. This ingenious play, written in both French and English, uses as its source material only the written and spoken words from the press, politicians, and witnesses of this dramatic event.

The play is set as an oratorio where the music is the continuous pace through which the actors/singers deliver the one hour play. It received rave reviews at the time and there is a plan in place to produce it in New York for the 25th commemoration.

The show is a multimedia event mixing acting, singing, video and music that takes you through the fateful hours of that day. Although the writer Michel Vinaver is French, he worked as the CEO of Gilette in the U.S. earlier in his life, so he was well versed in both American and French culture. The play makes you aware of the international scale of the event, as every word is spoken in both French and English, one being spoken live on stage while the other is part of the soundtrack. The play profoundly captures the deep humanity within people, demonstrating that the impact of the attacks extended far beyond New York, touching the entire world. Through its poignant narrative and characters, the play underscores the shared human experience and collective grief that transcended geographical boundaries, illustrating how a single event united the global community.

Ukraine

In 2023, MetaTheatre started a new project based on Ukranian poetry. It started as a street “happening” and is developing into a full-length performance. Marc has composed music to some of the poems, and will be producing more as the project develops. This project draws its source from Ukrainian poetry, primarily from the book Ukraine: 24 Poets for a Country. Making the voices of Ukrainian poets heard is our response to the annexation war that this country is suffering. It is an artistic act of support and commitment.

below is a Poem by Ukrainian poet Yuriy Zavadakiy, put to music by Marc Wagnon with the voice of Sarah Pillow: