Welcome back to The No Normal. Multi-faceted artist Helen Pridmore is our guest on this episode. For decades Helen has been a champion of cutting edge compositions by a huge roster of contemporary composers. With a palette of vocal techniques that includes virtually every “extended” technique imaginable, traditional classical singing, improvisation, live electronics and more, Helen Pridmore’s work is wide-ranging, and she has performed across Canada, as well as in the US, Europe, and elsewhere. Among her priorities as an artist has been intense, sonic and multidisciplinary collaborations with a huge list of great artists. Recent projects have included theatrical works, both self-composed, and created in tandem with others. Our conversation with Helen looks at all of these things, and begins with some really interesting background talk about her voice, and how she came to be interested in experimental music and art. Music included in this episode: 02:03 Out Loud (2023, excerpt 1) Composed and Directed by Terri Hron in collaboration with Helen Pridmore and Jennifer Beatty 17:10 Voi(REX) (excerpt 1) Composed 2003 by Phillipe Leroux, performed 2021 by Helen Pridmore and Aventa Ensemble 28:37 Aria (excerpt) Composed by John Cage, 1958, performed 2013 by Helen Pridmore 37:14 Voi(REX) (excerpt 2) Composed 2003 by Phillipe Leroux, performed 2021 by Helen Pridmore and Aventa Ensemble 43:31 Voi(REX) (excerpt 3) Composed 2003 by Phillipe Leroux, performed 2021 by Helen Pridmore and Aventa Ensemble 52:45 GOYA (excerpt) Composed 2015 by WL Altman, Libretto by David Fancy, both in collaboration with Helen Pridmore 61:36 Out Loud (2023, excerpt 2) Composed and Directed by Terri Hron in collaboration with Helen Pridmore and Jennifer Beatty 67:22 Sor Juana and the Silences (excerpt) Created and performed by Helen Pridmore, 2018 68:06 Out Loud (2023, excerpt 3) Composed and Directed by Terri Hron in collaboration with Helen Pridmore and Jennifer Beatty For more Information: Helen Pridmore: https://www.helenpridmore.ca/ https://soundcloud.com/helen_pridmore Aventa Ensemble: https://aventa.ca/ Phillipe Leroux: https://www.lerouxcomposition.com/en/ Terri Hron: https://terrihron.com/ Jennifer Beattie: https://brightworknewmusic.com/person/jennifer-beattie/ WL ALtman: https://uregina.ca/media-art-performance/directory/altman-wl.html David Fancy: https://www.davidfancy.ca/site/home