Composer

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Robert Lloyd

Genre

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Chamber

Compose Date

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1992

Average_duration

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5:02

"Earthed" is a contemporary classical composition by Robert Lloyd, a British composer born in 1940. The piece was composed in 1991 and premiered on October 17th of the same year at the Royal Festival Hall in London, performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Franz Welser-Möst. The composition consists of three movements, each with its own distinct character and musical language. The first movement, titled "Terra Firma," is a rhythmic and energetic exploration of the earth's solid surface. The music is characterized by driving rhythms, syncopated accents, and a sense of forward momentum. The second movement, "Aqueous," is a more fluid and atmospheric exploration of water. The music is characterized by undulating rhythms, shimmering textures, and a sense of ebb and flow. The final movement, "Aerial," is a soaring and expansive exploration of the air. The music is characterized by soaring melodies, ethereal harmonies, and a sense of weightlessness. Throughout the composition, Lloyd employs a wide range of orchestral colors and textures, from the percussive energy of the first movement to the lush string harmonies of the second movement to the soaring brass and woodwind melodies of the final movement. The music is also marked by a sense of organic growth and development, with each movement building on the themes and motifs of the previous one. Overall, "Earthed" is a powerful and evocative exploration of the natural world, showcasing Lloyd's skill as a composer and his deep connection to the earth and its elements.

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