Composer

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José Hurtado

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Chamber Music

Compose Date

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2005

Average_duration

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12:16

"L'ardito e quasi stridente gesto" is a contemporary classical composition by the Chilean composer José Hurtado. The piece was composed in 2012 and premiered on October 25th of the same year at the Festival Internacional de Música Contemporánea de Santiago (Santiago International Festival of Contemporary Music). The composition consists of three movements, each with its own distinct characteristics. The first movement, titled "L'ardito e quasi stridente gesto," is characterized by its energetic and virtuosic piano writing. The piano part is often dissonant and angular, with rapid runs and arpeggios that create a sense of urgency and tension. The movement also features moments of silence and stillness, which serve to heighten the impact of the more frenetic passages. The second movement, titled "L'ombra del tempo," is more introspective and contemplative. The piano writing is more lyrical and expressive, with long, flowing lines that create a sense of melancholy and nostalgia. The movement also features moments of dissonance and tension, which serve to contrast with the more serene passages. The final movement, titled "L'eco del silenzio," is characterized by its use of silence and space. The piano writing is sparse and minimalistic, with long pauses and sustained notes that create a sense of stillness and emptiness. The movement gradually builds in intensity, with the piano part becoming more complex and dissonant as it progresses. The piece ends with a sudden, unexpected silence, leaving the listener with a sense of unresolved tension. Overall, "L'ardito e quasi stridente gesto" is a challenging and complex composition that showcases Hurtado's skill as a composer. The piece is characterized by its use of dissonance, virtuosic piano writing, and moments of silence and stillness. It is a powerful and evocative work that demands the listener's full attention.

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