Dr. Vera Ivanova, Composer
Vera Ivanova,
composer

'...internationally recognized as an emerging artist of great talent.'

Campus Times (University of Rochester/Eastman)

Khaldeyev, Naldeyev...

song (2001)

A humorous setting of Daniil Kharms' poem "Khaldeyev, Naldeyev..."

Program Notes:
This humorous song is written for 4 male voices (3 baritones and 1 tenor) and piano on a poem by the Russian poet
of the first half of the 20th-century Daniil Kharms (1905-1942). Daniil’s real last name was Yuvachov; he adopted a
pseudonym which resembled an English word “harm.” While reading this poem, I found that it resembles Lewis
Carroll’s verses from “Through the Looking Glass.” Both Carroll and Kharms wrote their books for children with
profound meaning, admired equally by young and adult readers. Kharms’s writing was banned from being published
during his lifetime (except for his poems for children) and he was largely discovered after his death. Until today
Kharms’s absurd fantasy and illogical narration fascinates readers of all generations and cultures, opening the door
to his unique world of short stories with unforgettable characters and paradox events.

Instrumentation
3 baritones, tenor and piano
Duration
c. 2 minutes
Premiere
2001, Guildhall School of Music, GSMD students & Nigel Foster
Text
Daniil Kharms
Language
English (translation)
Audio Sample
Khaldeyev-fragment
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Score Sample
Khaldeyev-pp1-2
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