Composer

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David S. Lefkowitz

Genre

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Chamber

Average_duration

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6:32

E Duo Unum is a contemporary classical composition by David S. Lefkowitz, an American composer and pianist. The piece was composed in 2010 and premiered on March 6, 2011, at the Tenri Cultural Institute in New York City. E Duo Unum is a two-movement work for violin and piano. The title is derived from the Latin phrase "E Pluribus Unum," which means "out of many, one." The first movement, titled "E," is marked by a sense of urgency and restlessness. The violin and piano engage in a lively dialogue, with the violin often taking the lead. The music is characterized by rapid runs, arpeggios, and syncopated rhythms. The movement builds to a frenzied climax before subsiding into a quiet, introspective coda. The second movement, titled "Duo Unum," is more contemplative in nature. The violin and piano engage in a more equal partnership, with each instrument taking turns leading the melody. The music is characterized by long, lyrical lines and rich harmonies. The movement is marked by a sense of nostalgia and longing, with the violin and piano often echoing each other's phrases. The music builds to a powerful climax before subsiding into a quiet, reflective coda. Overall, E Duo Unum is a dynamic and expressive work that showcases Lefkowitz's skill as a composer. The piece is marked by a sense of urgency and restlessness in the first movement, which gives way to a more contemplative and introspective mood in the second movement. The violin and piano engage in a lively dialogue throughout the piece, with each instrument taking turns leading the melody. The music is characterized by rapid runs, arpeggios, and syncopated rhythms, as well as long, lyrical lines and rich harmonies.

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