The 2022 album "Heroides" presents Mertens in a solo performance, recorded live at the Théâtre de la Ville in Paris. The work draws inspiration from Ovid's ancient Roman epic poem of the same name.
- The album was recorded on March 13, 2021, at the Théâtre de la Ville in Paris.
- The release features Mertens performing solo on piano and his custom-built aluminum 'kalimba' 1.40m x 0.80m.
- The liner notes state that the album is a commission from the Théâtre de la Ville.
Wim Mertens is a Belgian composer and multi-instrumentalist known for his conceptual approach to minimalist and ambient music. "Heroides" was released late in his extensive career, following a period of revisiting earlier works.
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