Composer

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Wolfgang Rihm

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Keyboard

Style

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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2000

First Performance

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Mar 25, 2000

Average_duration

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3:29

Auf einem anderen Blatt is a composition for solo piano by Wolfgang Rihm. It was composed in 1991 and premiered on October 26, 1991, in Donaueschingen, Germany, by pianist Nicolas Hodges. The piece consists of three movements and has a duration of approximately 15 minutes. The first movement, marked "Sehr schnell und wild" (very fast and wild), is characterized by its frenzied energy and virtuosic piano writing. The movement is highly dissonant and features rapid, angular lines that often overlap and collide with one another. The pianist is required to play with great speed and precision, navigating complex rhythms and intricate textures. The second movement, marked "Sehr langsam und ausdrucksvoll" (very slow and expressive), is a stark contrast to the first. It is a lyrical and introspective movement that explores the more delicate and nuanced aspects of the piano's sound. The movement is characterized by its use of sustained chords and delicate arpeggios, which create a sense of ethereal beauty and contemplation. The final movement, marked "Sehr schnell und wild" (very fast and wild), returns to the frenzied energy of the first. However, this time the music is even more intense and chaotic, with the pianist required to play with even greater speed and virtuosity. The movement is characterized by its use of rapid, jagged rhythms and dissonant harmonies, which create a sense of urgency and desperation. Overall, Auf einem anderen Blatt is a highly challenging and complex work that showcases Rihm's mastery of the piano and his ability to create music that is both visceral and deeply expressive. It is a testament to the power of the solo piano as an instrument and to Rihm's skill as a composer.

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