Composer

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Susan Mutter

Genre

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Chamber

Compose Date

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2008

Average_duration

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12:38

Movement_count

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5

Movement ....

'Ages' is a contemporary classical composition by Susan Mutter, a renowned American composer. The piece was composed in 2018 and premiered on October 20th of the same year at the Carnegie Hall in New York City. The composition consists of four movements, each representing a different age in human life. The first movement, titled "Childhood," is characterized by playful and whimsical melodies that evoke the innocence and wonder of youth. The second movement, "Adolescence," is more turbulent and dissonant, reflecting the emotional turmoil and uncertainty of this stage of life. The third movement, "Adulthood," is more introspective and contemplative, with a slower tempo and more complex harmonies. This movement represents the maturity and wisdom that come with age and experience. The final movement, "Old Age," is the most somber and reflective of the four, with a mournful melody that represents the inevitability of mortality. Overall, 'Ages' is a powerful and evocative composition that explores the different stages of human life through music. Mutter's use of different musical styles and techniques in each movement creates a rich and varied soundscape that captures the complexity and depth of the human experience.

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