Composer

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Igor Stravinsky

Genre

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Orchestral

Style

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Orchestral

Compose Date

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1960

First Performance

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Sep 27, 1960

Average_duration

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7:02

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

Igor Stravinsky's "Monumentum pro Gesualdo di Venosa ad CD annum" is a tribute to the Italian composer Carlo Gesualdo, who lived from 1566 to 1613. The piece was composed in 1960 and premiered on May 13 of that year in Venice, Italy. The work is divided into three movements, each of which is based on a different piece by Gesualdo. The first movement is based on Gesualdo's "Moro, lasso, al mio duolo," the second on "Beltà, poi che t'assenti," and the third on "Tristis est anima mea." Stravinsky's treatment of Gesualdo's music is characterized by his use of dissonance and irregular rhythms. He takes Gesualdo's already complex harmonies and pushes them even further, creating a sound that is both modern and ancient. The use of percussion is also prominent in the piece, with Stravinsky using a variety of instruments to create a sense of drama and tension. Overall, "Monumentum pro Gesualdo di Venosa ad CD annum" is a fitting tribute to one of the most innovative composers of the Renaissance. Stravinsky's use of Gesualdo's music as a starting point for his own composition is a testament to the enduring power of great art, and his unique interpretation of Gesualdo's work is a testament to his own genius as a composer.

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