This work delves into microstructures and their metaphorical reflections. This sets the stage for a parallel narrative between complex nature and dreamlike nature.

— Louis Dufort [English translation: François Couture, vii-21]

Into the forest was developed over several years, then revised and finalized in 2020-21 at the composer’s studio in Montréal (Québec). A draft version was presented on January 11, 2018 at the concert L’élite numérique as part of the Ultrasons festival at the Salle Claude-Champagne of the Université de Montréal (Québec).

Preparation

• 2017 – 2018, Personal studio, Montréal (Québec)

Composition

• 2020 – 2021, Personal studio, Montréal (Québec)

Premiere

• October 8, 2021, Premiere of the final version: Festival des musiques de création 2021, Akousma @: Akousma @ FMC — 4 artistes électroakousmatiques, Salle Pierrette-Gaudreault — Centre culturel Mont-Jacob, Jonquière (Québec)