Barbara Pentland
Three Duets after Pictures by Paul Klee
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Composer:Barbara PentlandGenre:KeyboardStyle:KeyboardCompose Date:1958 - 1959Average_duration:6:23Movement_count:3Movement ...."Three Duets after Pictures by Paul Klee" is a composition by Canadian composer Barbara Pentland. It was composed in 1955 and premiered on March 22, 1956, in Vancouver, British Columbia. The composition consists of three movements, each inspired by a different painting by Swiss artist Paul Klee. The first movement, "The Twittering Machine," is inspired by Klee's painting of the same name. It is a lively and playful piece, with a fast tempo and intricate rhythms. The music captures the whimsical nature of the painting, which depicts a machine with birds and other creatures perched on it. The second movement, "The Saint of Inner Light," is based on Klee's painting "The Saint of Inner Light." This movement is more contemplative and introspective, with a slower tempo and more sustained melodies. The music reflects the spiritual nature of the painting, which depicts a figure with a halo of light around their head. The third and final movement, "Redgreen and Violet-Yellow Rhythms," is inspired by Klee's painting "Redgreen and Violet-Yellow Rhythms." This movement is the most abstract and experimental of the three, with complex rhythms and dissonant harmonies. The music reflects the geometric shapes and bold colors of the painting. Overall, "Three Duets after Pictures by Paul Klee" is a unique and innovative composition that showcases Pentland's skill as a composer. The use of Klee's paintings as inspiration adds an extra layer of depth and meaning to the music, making it a truly interdisciplinary work of art.More....
