Composer

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Brett Dean

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Chamber Music

Average_duration

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5:33

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

Caprichos (3) (after Goya) is a contemporary classical composition by Australian composer Brett Dean. The piece was composed in 2017 and premiered on August 18, 2017, at the Salzburg Festival in Austria. The composition is inspired by the works of Spanish painter Francisco Goya, specifically his series of etchings titled Los Caprichos. Caprichos (3) (after Goya) is divided into three movements, each of which is based on a different etching from Goya's Los Caprichos series. The first movement, titled "El sueño de la razón produce monstruos" (The Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters), is a dark and brooding piece that features dissonant harmonies and eerie sound effects. The second movement, "El amor y la muerte" (Love and Death), is a hauntingly beautiful piece that features a solo cello accompanied by a string orchestra. The final movement, "El gran cabrón" (The Great Goat), is a lively and energetic piece that features a brass section and percussion. One of the defining characteristics of Caprichos (3) (after Goya) is its use of extended techniques and unconventional sounds. For example, the first movement features the use of a prepared piano, which produces a range of unusual sounds and textures. The second movement features the use of harmonics and glissandos on the cello, which create a haunting and ethereal atmosphere. The final movement features the use of percussion instruments such as maracas and tambourines, which add a lively and rhythmic element to the piece. Overall, Caprichos (3) (after Goya) is a powerful and evocative composition that showcases Brett Dean's skill as a composer and his ability to draw inspiration from a wide range of sources. By incorporating elements of Goya's art into his music, Dean has created a work that is both innovative and deeply moving.

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