Composer

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Lori Laitman

Genre

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Vocal

Average_duration

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20:32

Movement_count

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5

Movement ....

"The Soul Fox" is a song cycle composed by Lori Laitman, an American composer known for her vocal music. The cycle was composed in 2000 and premiered on March 4, 2001, at the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, D.C. The cycle consists of six songs, each based on a poem by the American poet, Dana Gioia. The first movement, "The Fox," sets the scene with a playful and mischievous melody that captures the essence of the fox. The second movement, "The Hunt," is more intense and dramatic, with a driving rhythm that reflects the urgency of the chase. The third movement, "The Kill," is haunting and mournful, with a slow and mournful melody that captures the sadness of the fox's death. The fourth movement, "The Ghost," is eerie and unsettling, with a dissonant and haunting melody that captures the ghostly presence of the fox. The fifth movement, "The Soul," is introspective and contemplative, with a gentle and reflective melody that captures the essence of the fox's soul. The final movement, "The Return," is triumphant and joyful, with a lively and celebratory melody that captures the fox's return to the wild. Overall, "The Soul Fox" is a beautiful and evocative song cycle that captures the essence of the fox and its journey through life and death. Laitman's music is both lyrical and dramatic, with a keen sense of melody and rhythm that brings the poetry to life. The cycle is a testament to Laitman's skill as a composer and her ability to create music that is both emotionally powerful and intellectually engaging.

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