Composer

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Charles Ives

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1898

Publication Date

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1922

First Performance

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May 15, 1901

Average_duration

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0:45

Tarrant Moss, S. 367 is a composition by the American composer Charles Ives. It was composed in 1913 and premiered in 1924. The piece is divided into three movements and is scored for a small chamber ensemble consisting of flute, clarinet, violin, cello, and piano. The first movement, marked "Moderato," begins with a gentle, flowing melody in the flute and clarinet, accompanied by a simple piano figure. The violin and cello enter with a more complex counterpoint, creating a sense of tension and conflict. The movement builds to a climax before subsiding into a quiet, introspective coda. The second movement, marked "Allegro," is a lively scherzo with a playful, syncopated rhythm. The flute and clarinet engage in a lively dialogue, while the violin and cello provide a driving rhythmic pulse. The piano adds color and texture with a series of rapid arpeggios and cascading runs. The final movement, marked "Adagio," is a slow, mournful elegy. The flute and clarinet begin with a plaintive melody, accompanied by a simple piano accompaniment. The violin and cello enter with a more complex counterpoint, creating a sense of tension and conflict. The movement builds to a climax before subsiding into a quiet, introspective coda. Overall, Tarrant Moss, S. 367 is a complex and emotionally charged work that showcases Ives' mastery of counterpoint and his ability to create a wide range of moods and textures with a small ensemble. The piece is notable for its use of dissonance and unconventional harmonies, as well as its incorporation of folk and popular music elements.

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