A Place for Reflection
In response to politically turbulent times and the persistent yearning for compassion, Richter developed VOICES, which he described as a “place for reflection.” With VOICES 2, this concept is not only continued but further developed: The idea of a place for reflection is given more space. While the first part focused on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights—presented through Eleanor Roosevelt’s historic 1949 reading and followed by passages spoken by seventy voices from around the world—VOICES 2 now opens a musical and meditative environment to continue the reflections initiated in the first recording. The work thus builds on the innovative creative power of the artist, who already set a milestone in 2015 with his composition “Sleep”: This globally popular work, considered a counterpoint to digital overload, has been streamed over 450 million times. Especially given the increasing prevalence of sleep problems, exacerbated during the pandemic, and with World Sleep Day approaching in March, VOICES 2 is once again in the spotlight.
Voices 2 is once again attracting attention.