Composer

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Arvo Pärt

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Piece

Compose Date

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1976

Average_duration

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3:40

'Für Alina' is a solo piano piece composed by the Estonian composer Arvo Pärt in 1976. The piece was premiered in Tallinn, Estonia, in the same year. It is a minimalist composition that consists of a single line of music that is repeated throughout the piece. The piece is written in the key of B minor and has a slow tempo. 'Für Alina' is divided into two movements. The first movement is marked 'piano' and is played very softly. The second movement is marked 'pianissimo' and is played even softer than the first movement. The piece has a very simple structure, with the first movement consisting of a single line of music that is repeated several times, and the second movement consisting of a variation of the first movement. The characteristics of 'Für Alina' are typical of Pärt's minimalist style. The piece is very simple and repetitive, with a focus on the beauty of the individual notes rather than complex harmonies or rhythms. The piece is also very meditative and introspective, with a sense of stillness and calmness that is characteristic of Pärt's music. 'Für Alina' is considered to be one of Pärt's most important works, and it has been performed and recorded by many pianists around the world. The piece has also been used in several films and television shows, including the film 'There Will Be Blood' and the television series 'The Leftovers'.

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