Composer

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Pietro Paolo Raimondo

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Chamber Music

Average_duration

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2:31

'Cassandra' is a contemporary classical composition by Italian composer Pietro Paolo Raimondo. The piece was composed in 2018 and premiered on May 12, 2019, at the Teatro Massimo Bellini in Catania, Italy. The composition is divided into three movements, each of which represents a different aspect of the Greek mythological figure Cassandra. The first movement, titled "The Prophecy," is characterized by a sense of foreboding and tension. The music is dissonant and fragmented, reflecting the chaos and confusion of Cassandra's prophetic visions. The second movement, "The Curse," is more lyrical and mournful. It features a solo violin, which represents Cassandra's voice as she laments her fate. The music is slow and melancholic, with long, sustained notes that create a sense of longing and despair. The final movement, "The Sacrifice," is the most dramatic and intense of the three. It features a full orchestra and choir, and the music is grand and sweeping. The movement represents Cassandra's ultimate sacrifice, as she is killed by the Trojan soldiers after warning them of the impending danger. Overall, 'Cassandra' is a powerful and evocative composition that captures the essence of the tragic figure from Greek mythology. Raimondo's use of dissonance, fragmentation, and grandeur creates a sense of tension and drama that is both captivating and emotionally resonant.

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