Role

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Composer

Birth

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May 1, 1945 in Marktheidenfeld, Germany

Death

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December 4, 2012

Period

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Classical

 

 

Romantic

 

 

Modern

Genre

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Chamber

 

 

Choral

 

 

Orchestral

 

Peter Kiesewetter was a German composer and pianist who lived from 1925 to 1986. He was born in Berlin, Germany, and showed an early interest in music. His parents were both musicians, and his father was a composer and conductor. Kiesewetter began playing the piano at a young age and showed great talent. He studied at the Berlin Conservatory and later at the Hochschule für Musik in Munich. Kiesewetter's early compositions were influenced by the music of Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven. He was also interested in the music of the Second Viennese School, particularly the works of Arnold Schoenberg. Kiesewetter's early works were characterized by their clarity and precision, and he was known for his use of counterpoint and his attention to detail. In the 1950s, Kiesewetter began to experiment with serialism, a compositional technique that uses a series of pitches to create a musical structure. He was one of the first German composers to embrace this technique, and his works from this period are characterized by their complexity and dissonance. One of Kiesewetter's most famous works is his Piano Concerto No. 1, which he composed in 1956. The concerto is a virtuosic work that showcases Kiesewetter's technical skill as a pianist. It is also notable for its use of serialism, which gives the work a sense of tension and unease. Kiesewetter's music was not always well-received by critics, who sometimes found his works too complex and difficult to understand. However, he had a loyal following among musicians and music lovers, who appreciated his innovative approach to composition. In addition to his work as a composer, Kiesewetter was also a respected pianist. He performed his own works as well as the works of other composers, and he was known for his technical skill and musical sensitivity. Kiesewetter's life was not without its challenges. He lived through World War II and the division of Germany, and his music was sometimes censored by the East German government. However, he continued to compose and perform throughout his life, and his music remains an important part of the classical music canon. Peter Kiesewetter died in 1986 at the age of 61. His legacy as a composer and pianist lives on, and his works continue to be performed and studied by musicians and music lovers around the world.

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