Composer

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Bernhard Lang

Genre

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Opera

Style

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Opera

Average_duration

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105:35

Das Theater der Wiederholungen is an opera composed by Austrian composer Bernhard Lang. The opera was composed in 2012 and premiered on October 6, 2012, at the Wiener Festwochen in Vienna, Austria. The opera is a part of Lang's cycle of operas called "Monadologie" and is the third opera in the cycle. The plot of the opera revolves around the concept of repetition and the cyclical nature of life. The opera is divided into three movements, each exploring a different aspect of repetition. The first movement, titled "The Endless Night," explores the idea of repetition in the context of death and the afterlife. The second movement, titled "The Eternal Return," explores the cyclical nature of life and the idea that history repeats itself. The final movement, titled "The Endless Day," explores the idea of repetition in the context of everyday life. The opera is characterized by Lang's use of repetition and variation. Lang uses a technique called "repetition with variation," where a musical phrase is repeated multiple times with slight variations each time. This creates a sense of tension and anticipation, as the listener is constantly waiting for the next variation. The music of the opera is heavily influenced by contemporary classical music and electronic music. Lang uses a variety of instruments, including strings, percussion, and electronics, to create a unique and immersive sound world. Overall, Das Theater der Wiederholungen is a thought-provoking and innovative opera that explores the concept of repetition in a unique and engaging way. Its premiere at the Wiener Festwochen was met with critical acclaim, and it has since been performed at various festivals and venues around the world.

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