Composer

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Marco Stroppa

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Average_duration

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60:49

Movement_count

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7

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"Miniature estrose" is a contemporary classical composition by Italian composer Marco Stroppa. The piece was composed in 1987 and premiered on October 22, 1988, at the Teatro Comunale in Florence, Italy. The composition consists of three movements, each with its own distinct character and musical language. The first movement, titled "L'ombra della croce" (The Shadow of the Cross), is a slow and contemplative piece that features delicate and intricate textures. The second movement, "L'ombra della luce" (The Shadow of Light), is more energetic and rhythmic, with a focus on percussive sounds and complex rhythms. The final movement, "L'ombra della voce" (The Shadow of the Voice), is a vocal piece that features extended vocal techniques and a wide range of vocal sounds. One of the defining characteristics of "Miniature estrose" is Stroppa's use of electronic sounds and computer-generated sounds. The piece was composed using a computer program that allowed Stroppa to manipulate and transform sounds in real-time. This technique gives the piece a unique and otherworldly quality, with sounds that seem to shift and morph in unexpected ways. Another notable aspect of the composition is Stroppa's use of microtonal intervals. Microtonal intervals are intervals that are smaller than the traditional half-step or whole-step intervals used in Western music. Stroppa's use of microtonal intervals gives the piece a sense of ambiguity and instability, with notes that seem to hover between pitches. Overall, "Miniature estrose" is a complex and challenging piece that showcases Stroppa's innovative approach to composition. The piece combines traditional acoustic instruments with electronic sounds and computer-generated sounds, creating a unique and immersive sonic experience.

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