Composer

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Gloria Coates

Genre

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Symphony

Style

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Symphony

Compose Date

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1990 - 1991

Average_duration

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26:19

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

Symphony No. 7 Dedicated to those who brought down the Wall in PEACE is a composition by American composer Gloria Coates. The symphony was composed in 1990 and premiered on November 9, 1990, in Berlin, Germany, to commemorate the first anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. The symphony is divided into four movements, each with its own distinct character. The first movement, "The Wall," is a somber and reflective piece that evokes the sense of isolation and division that the wall represented. The second movement, "The Breakthrough," is a more upbeat and celebratory piece that captures the excitement and energy of the wall's collapse. The third movement, "The Aftermath," is a mournful and introspective piece that reflects on the aftermath of the wall's fall and the challenges that lay ahead. The final movement, "The Future," is a hopeful and optimistic piece that looks towards a brighter future for Germany and the world. One of the most striking characteristics of Coates' Symphony No. 7 is its use of unconventional instrumentation. The symphony features a large percussion section, including instruments such as the waterphone, flexatone, and lion's roar, which create unique and otherworldly sounds. Coates also employs extended techniques, such as playing strings with mallets or using the bow to create unusual sounds, to further expand the sonic palette of the symphony. Overall, Symphony No. 7 Dedicated to those who brought down the Wall in PEACE is a powerful and moving tribute to the fall of the Berlin Wall and the hope for a more peaceful and united world.

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