Composer

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Lori Laitman

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Average_duration

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3:34

'Echo' is a song cycle composed by Lori Laitman, an American composer known for her vocal music. The cycle was composed in 2015 and premiered on March 6, 2016, at the National Opera Center in New York City. It consists of six movements, each based on a poem by a different female poet. The first movement, "Echo," is based on a poem by Christina Rossetti and features a haunting melody that echoes the poem's themes of loss and longing. The second movement, "The Dream Keeper," is based on a poem by Langston Hughes and features a lively, syncopated rhythm that captures the poem's playful spirit. The third movement, "The Fish," is based on a poem by Elizabeth Bishop and features a flowing, lyrical melody that evokes the movement of the fish in the poem. The fourth movement, "The Wind," is based on a poem by Emily Dickinson and features a gentle, lilting melody that captures the poem's sense of wonder and awe. The fifth movement, "The Moon," is based on a poem by Sara Teasdale and features a soaring, ethereal melody that captures the poem's sense of mystery and beauty. The final movement, "The Night," is based on a poem by Edna St. Vincent Millay and features a haunting, melancholy melody that captures the poem's sense of loneliness and despair. Overall, 'Echo' is a beautiful and evocative song cycle that showcases Laitman's skill as a composer and her ability to capture the essence of each poem in her music. The cycle is a testament to the power of poetry and music to move and inspire us, and it is sure to be enjoyed by audiences for years to come.

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