Brett Dean
Ariel's Music
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Composer:Brett DeanGenre:OrchestralStyle:OrchestralAverage_duration:24:39Movement_count:2Movement ....'Ariel's Music' is a contemporary classical composition by Australian composer Brett Dean. The piece was composed in 1995 and premiered in the same year at the Adelaide Festival of Arts. The composition is inspired by the character of Ariel from William Shakespeare's play 'The Tempest'. The piece is divided into three movements, each of which represents a different aspect of Ariel's character. The first movement, titled 'Ariel's Hymn', is a slow and ethereal piece that represents Ariel's spiritual nature. The movement features a solo soprano voice, which sings a text taken from Shakespeare's play. The second movement, titled 'Ariel's Dance', is a lively and rhythmic piece that represents Ariel's mischievous and playful nature. The movement features a variety of percussion instruments, including marimba, vibraphone, and bongos, which create a lively and energetic rhythm. The third and final movement, titled 'Ariel's Song', is a slow and melancholic piece that represents Ariel's longing for freedom. The movement features a solo cello, which plays a haunting melody that is accompanied by a string orchestra. Overall, 'Ariel's Music' is a complex and multi-layered composition that showcases Brett Dean's skill as a composer. The piece combines elements of classical music with contemporary techniques, creating a unique and innovative sound. The use of vocal and instrumental solos, as well as the incorporation of Shakespeare's text, adds depth and meaning to the composition, making it a powerful and moving work of art.More....
