Composer

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Paul Lansky

Genre

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Electronic/Computer

Style

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Tape Music

Compose Date

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1978 - 1979

Publication Date

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1979

Average_duration

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12:42

Fantasies (6) on a Poem by Thomas Campion is a composition by American composer Paul Lansky. The piece was composed in 1994 and premiered on October 22, 1995, at the Merkin Concert Hall in New York City. The composition consists of six movements, each based on a different poem by Thomas Campion, a 16th-century English poet and composer. The first movement, "There is a Garden in Her Face," is a lively and playful piece that features a fast-paced melody and intricate rhythms. The second movement, "Rose-cheeked Laura," is a slower and more contemplative piece that features a haunting melody and rich harmonies. The third movement, "Follow Your Saint," is a lively and rhythmic piece that features a driving beat and syncopated rhythms. The fourth movement, "My Love Hath Vow'd," is a tender and romantic piece that features a beautiful melody and lush harmonies. The fifth movement, "When to Her Lute Corinna Sings," is a lively and playful piece that features a fast-paced melody and intricate rhythms. The final movement, "Fain Would I Wed," is a joyful and celebratory piece that features a lively melody and energetic rhythms. Overall, Fantasies (6) on a Poem by Thomas Campion is a beautiful and engaging composition that showcases Lansky's skill as a composer. The piece is characterized by its intricate rhythms, lush harmonies, and beautiful melodies, and it is sure to delight audiences of all ages and musical tastes.

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