Composer

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Beat Furrer

Genre

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Concerto

Style

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Concerto

Compose Date

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1996

Average_duration

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16:58

'Nuun' is a contemporary classical composition by Swiss composer Beat Furrer. The piece was composed in 2009 and premiered on October 22, 2009, at the Donaueschingen Festival in Germany. The composition is written for a chamber ensemble consisting of flute, clarinet, piano, percussion, violin, and cello. 'Nuun' is divided into three movements, each with its own distinct character and mood. The first movement, marked "sehr langsam" (very slow), is characterized by a sense of stillness and introspection. The music is sparse and delicate, with long, sustained notes and subtle shifts in harmony and texture. The second movement, marked "sehr schnell" (very fast), is a frenetic and energetic tour-de-force. The music is full of rapid-fire rhythms, intricate counterpoint, and virtuosic solo passages. The ensemble is pushed to its limits, with each instrument vying for attention and contributing to the overall sense of chaos and intensity. The final movement, marked "sehr ruhig" (very calm), returns to the introspective mood of the first movement. The music is slow and meditative, with long, sustained notes and a sense of spaciousness and stillness. The ensemble gradually fades away, leaving the listener with a sense of quiet contemplation. Overall, 'Nuun' is a challenging and complex composition that showcases Furrer's mastery of contemporary classical techniques. The piece is characterized by its use of extended techniques, such as multiphonics, microtonal tuning, and unconventional playing techniques. The music is also marked by its sense of contrast, with moments of extreme intensity and chaos juxtaposed with moments of stillness and introspection.

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