Composer

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Lori Laitman

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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2000

Average_duration

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10:36

Movement_count

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4

Movement ....

"Men With Small Heads" is a song cycle composed by Lori Laitman in 1993. The premiere of the cycle was held on April 25, 1993, at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. The cycle consists of five movements, each based on a poem by Thomas Lux. The first movement, "Men with Small Heads," is a humorous and satirical take on the idea of men with small heads. The second movement, "The Voice You Hear When You Read Silently," is a contemplative piece that explores the inner voice that we hear when we read silently. The third movement, "The People of the Other Village," is a haunting and powerful piece that explores the idea of "us" versus "them." The fourth movement, "The Street," is a gritty and realistic portrayal of life on the streets. The final movement, "Refrigerator, 1957," is a nostalgic and bittersweet reflection on a bygone era. Laitman's music is characterized by its lyricism, emotional depth, and sensitivity to text. She has a gift for setting text in a way that brings out its meaning and emotional resonance. In "Men With Small Heads," she uses a variety of musical techniques to capture the mood and tone of each poem, from the playful and whimsical to the dark and brooding. Overall, "Men With Small Heads" is a powerful and thought-provoking cycle that showcases Laitman's talent as a composer and her ability to bring poetry to life through music.

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