•  1. Spiritualism

The first movement opens with mysterious chords, ethereal notes reminiscent of early forays into spiritualism. The strange, unreal atmosphere reflects the elusive presence of the Horla. Dissonant motifs and a spectral voice seem to call through the wind, evoking the strangeness of Guy de Maupassant's short story Le Horla.

•  2. Evil

This movement plunges into a dark intensity, conveyed by heavy basses and violent percussion. The almost mad harmonies and abru...