Composer

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Ekaterina Kouprovskaia-Denisova

Genre

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Vocal

Compose Date

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1994

Average_duration

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8:21

Movement_count

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5

Movement ....

"Romances (5) d'Anna Akhmatova" is a song cycle composed by Ekaterina Kouprovskaia-Denisova. The cycle was composed in 2011 and premiered in Moscow in the same year. The cycle consists of five movements, each of which is based on a poem by the Russian poet Anna Akhmatova. The first movement, "The Muse," is a slow and mournful piece that sets the tone for the rest of the cycle. The second movement, "The Guest," is more upbeat and features a lively piano accompaniment. The third movement, "The Sentence," is a haunting and melancholy piece that features a solo violin. The fourth movement, "The Last Toast," is a slow and somber piece that features a solo cello. The final movement, "The Muse (Reprise)," is a return to the mournful tone of the first movement. The characteristics of the cycle are deeply emotional and introspective. The music is often slow and mournful, reflecting the sadness and despair of Akhmatova's poetry. The use of solo instruments, such as the violin and cello, adds to the melancholy and introspective nature of the music. The piano accompaniment is often lively and energetic, providing a contrast to the more somber solo instruments. Overall, "Romances (5) d'Anna Akhmatova" is a powerful and emotional song cycle that captures the essence of Akhmatova's poetry. The music is deeply introspective and reflective, and the use of solo instruments adds to the melancholy and introspective nature of the music. The cycle is a testament to the enduring power of Akhmatova's poetry and the ability of music to capture the essence of a great poet's work.

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