Composer

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Luigi Nono

Genre

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Orchestral

Style

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Orchestral

Compose Date

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1953

Average_duration

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12:11

Espressioni (2) is a composition for solo cello, composed by Luigi Nono in 1973. The piece was premiered on October 18, 1973, in Venice, Italy, by the cellist Siegfried Palm. The composition consists of three movements, each with its own unique characteristics. The first movement, titled "Con sordino," is marked by its use of muted tones and a slow, mournful tempo. The cello's sound is muted by the use of a sordino, which creates a soft, muffled sound. The movement is characterized by long, sustained notes and a sense of melancholy. The second movement, titled "Senza sordino," is marked by its use of open, resonant tones and a faster tempo. The cello's sound is no longer muted, and the movement is characterized by a sense of urgency and intensity. The movement features rapid, virtuosic passages and sudden shifts in dynamics. The third movement, titled "Con sordino," returns to the muted tones of the first movement. However, this movement is marked by a sense of agitation and restlessness. The cello's sound is distorted and fragmented, with sudden bursts of sound and abrupt silences. The movement ends with a series of soft, muted notes that gradually fade away. Overall, Espressioni (2) is a complex and emotionally charged composition that showcases Nono's mastery of the cello as well as his ability to create a wide range of moods and textures. The use of the sordino and the contrast between muted and open tones creates a sense of tension and release throughout the piece, while the virtuosic passages and sudden shifts in dynamics keep the listener engaged and on edge.

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