Composer

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Robert Heppener

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1985

Average_duration

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0:42

"Tussen Bomen, No. 5, Dor blad Op. weg" is a composition by Dutch composer Robert Heppener. It was composed in 1983 and premiered on November 17, 1983, in Amsterdam. The piece is part of a larger cycle of works titled "Tussen Bomen" (Between Trees), which Heppener composed between 1979 and 1985. The composition is divided into three movements, each with its own distinct character. The first movement, "Dor blad" (Dead Leaf), is slow and mournful, with a sense of resignation and loss. The second movement, "Op. weg" (On the Way), is more lively and energetic, with a sense of movement and progression. The final movement, "Tussen Bomen" (Between Trees), is more introspective and contemplative, with a sense of stillness and reflection. Heppener's use of harmony and texture is particularly noteworthy in this composition. He employs a wide range of harmonic colors, from rich and complex chords to sparse and dissonant clusters. The texture of the music is also varied, with moments of dense polyphony and moments of sparse, delicate counterpoint. Overall, "Tussen Bomen, No. 5, Dor blad Op. weg" is a powerful and evocative work that showcases Heppener's skill as a composer. Its themes of loss, movement, and reflection resonate deeply with listeners, making it a timeless piece of music that continues to be performed and appreciated today.

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