Composer

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Ricky Ian Gordon

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1983

Average_duration

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4:43

'Will There Really Be A Morning?' is a song cycle composed by Ricky Ian Gordon in 2007. The piece was premiered on October 14, 2007, at the Merkin Concert Hall in New York City. The song cycle consists of 23 songs, each based on the poems of Emily Dickinson. The first movement of the song cycle, "Will There Really Be A Morning?", sets the tone for the entire piece. The music is haunting and melancholic, with a sense of longing and uncertainty. The second movement, "I'm Nobody! Who Are You?", is more playful and whimsical, reflecting the humor and wit of Dickinson's poetry. Throughout the song cycle, Gordon's music captures the essence of Dickinson's poetry, with its themes of love, death, nature, and spirituality. The music is often spare and simple, with a focus on the voice and the text. Gordon's use of dissonance and unexpected harmonies adds a sense of tension and drama to the music. One of the most striking characteristics of 'Will There Really Be A Morning?' is the way in which Gordon uses the voice. The songs are written for a soprano, and the vocal lines are often challenging, with wide intervals and unexpected leaps. The music requires a singer who can convey the emotional depth and complexity of Dickinson's poetry. Overall, 'Will There Really Be A Morning?' is a powerful and moving work that showcases the talents of both Ricky Ian Gordon and Emily Dickinson. The music is both beautiful and haunting, capturing the essence of Dickinson's poetry in a way that is both faithful and innovative.

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