Composer

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Isang Yun

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Compose Date

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1958

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5

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Isang Yun's 'Pieces (5) for piano' is a collection of five solo piano pieces that were composed in 1958. The work was premiered in the same year in Seoul, South Korea. The five movements of the piece are titled 'Gasa', 'Sori', 'Haegeum', 'Dance', and 'Toccata'. The first movement, 'Gasa', is a slow and contemplative piece that is characterized by its use of long, sustained chords and delicate melodic lines. The second movement, 'Sori', is a more lively and rhythmic piece that features a variety of different textures and timbres. The third movement, 'Haegeum', is named after a traditional Korean stringed instrument and features a number of extended techniques, including glissandos and harmonics. The fourth movement, 'Dance', is a fast and energetic piece that is characterized by its use of syncopated rhythms and driving bass lines. The final movement, 'Toccata', is a virtuosic piece that showcases the pianist's technical abilities. It features a number of rapid runs and arpeggios, as well as a number of complex rhythmic patterns. Overall, 'Pieces (5) for piano' is a highly expressive and evocative work that showcases Yun's unique blend of Western classical music and traditional Korean music. The piece is notable for its use of extended techniques and unconventional harmonies, as well as its incorporation of traditional Korean musical elements.

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