Composer

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Frederick Delius

Genre

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Orchestral

Style

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Suite

Compose Date

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1912

Average_duration

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12:49

Movement_count

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2

Movement ....

Frederick Delius composed 'Pieces (2), RT vi/19' in 1917. The premiere of the piece took place on 22nd November 1917 at Aeolian Hall in London. The composition consists of two movements, namely 'On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring' and 'Summer Night on the River.' The first movement, 'On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring,' is a tone poem that depicts the arrival of spring. The piece begins with a solo clarinet playing a simple melody that represents the call of the cuckoo. The melody is then taken up by the strings, and the piece gradually builds in intensity as more instruments are added. The music is characterized by lush harmonies and a pastoral feel, evoking the beauty of the English countryside in springtime. The second movement, 'Summer Night on the River,' is a nocturne that captures the peacefulness and tranquility of a summer evening on a river. The piece begins with a gentle, flowing melody played by the strings, which is then taken up by the woodwinds. The music is characterized by a sense of calm and serenity, with delicate harmonies and a gentle, lilting rhythm. Overall, 'Pieces (2), RT vi/19' is a beautiful and evocative composition that showcases Delius's skill as a composer. The piece is notable for its lush harmonies, pastoral themes, and delicate melodies, which capture the beauty and tranquility of the English countryside.

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