Composer

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Mark Olivieri

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Keyboard

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Keyboard

Average_duration

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10:47

Movement_count

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3

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Hommage à trois is a contemporary classical composition by American composer Mark Olivieri. The piece was composed in 2012 and premiered on March 1, 2013, at the University of Minnesota School of Music. The composition is divided into three movements, each of which pays homage to a different composer. The first movement, titled "Hommage à Ravel," is a tribute to the French composer Maurice Ravel. The movement features a lush, impressionistic harmonic language and a virtuosic piano part that evokes Ravel's own piano works. The second movement, "Hommage à Stravinsky," pays tribute to the Russian composer Igor Stravinsky. This movement is characterized by its rhythmic complexity and use of irregular meters, which are hallmarks of Stravinsky's music. The movement also features a prominent role for the percussion section, which is another hallmark of Stravinsky's orchestration. The final movement, "Hommage à Messiaen," is a tribute to the French composer Olivier Messiaen. This movement is characterized by its use of bird calls and other natural sounds, which were a frequent inspiration for Messiaen's music. The movement also features a prominent role for the organ, which was Messiaen's primary instrument. Overall, Hommage à trois is a virtuosic and challenging work that showcases Olivieri's skill as a composer. The piece is notable for its use of diverse musical influences and its ability to pay tribute to three different composers while still maintaining a cohesive musical language.

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