Composer

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Giacinto Scelsi

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Compose Date

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1974

Average_duration

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8:03

In Nomine Lucis is a composition for orchestra by the Italian composer Giacinto Scelsi. It was composed in 1963 and premiered in Paris in 1965. The piece is divided into three movements, each of which explores different sonic textures and timbres. The first movement, titled "Luce," is characterized by a shimmering, ethereal quality. The orchestra is divided into small groups, each playing a different pitch, creating a complex, layered texture. The movement is marked by a sense of stasis and suspension, with the music gradually building in intensity before fading away into silence. The second movement, "Ombra," is more somber and introspective. The orchestra is again divided into small groups, but this time the music is more dissonant and fragmented. The movement is marked by sudden shifts in dynamics and tempo, creating a sense of instability and unease. The final movement, "Fuoco," is the most energetic and dynamic of the three. The orchestra is united in a driving, rhythmic pulse, with the music building to a frenzied climax before abruptly ending. Throughout the piece, Scelsi makes use of unconventional orchestration and extended techniques, such as glissandi, microtonal tuning, and percussive effects. The result is a highly atmospheric and evocative work that explores the boundaries of traditional orchestral music.

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