Composer

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Toru Takemitsu

Genre

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Orchestral

Style

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Open Form

Compose Date

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1988

Average_duration

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12:43

Twill by Twilight is a composition for solo guitar by the Japanese composer Toru Takemitsu. It was composed in 1988 and premiered the same year by the American guitarist Sharon Isbin. The piece is divided into three movements and has a total duration of approximately 12 minutes. The first movement, titled "Twill," is characterized by its delicate and intricate textures. The guitar is used to create a shimmering, almost ethereal sound, with the notes blending together to create a sense of fluidity and motion. The movement is marked by a sense of introspection and contemplation, with the guitar's gentle melodies evoking a sense of quiet reflection. The second movement, titled "By Twilight," is more dramatic and intense than the first. The guitar's sound becomes more forceful and assertive, with the notes ringing out more clearly and forcefully. The movement is marked by a sense of urgency and tension, with the guitar's melodies building to a powerful climax before subsiding into a more subdued and introspective mood. The final movement, titled "Twill by Twilight," brings together the themes and motifs of the previous two movements. The guitar's sound is once again delicate and intricate, with the notes blending together to create a sense of fluidity and motion. However, the movement also incorporates the more forceful and assertive sound of the second movement, with the guitar's melodies building to a powerful climax before subsiding into a more subdued and introspective mood. Overall, Twill by Twilight is a beautiful and evocative composition that showcases Takemitsu's mastery of the guitar and his ability to create complex and nuanced soundscapes. The piece is marked by a sense of introspection and contemplation, with the guitar's delicate melodies evoking a sense of quiet reflection and the more forceful passages creating a sense of urgency and tension.

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