Composer

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Svjetlana Bukvich

Genre

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Electronic/Computer

Compose Date

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2006

Average_duration

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8:27

Before and After the Tekke is a contemporary classical composition by Svjetlana Bukvich. The piece was composed in 2012 and premiered on November 17, 2012, at the DiMenna Center for Classical Music in New York City. The composition consists of three movements and has a total duration of approximately 20 minutes. The first movement, titled "Before the Tekke," is characterized by a slow and contemplative mood. The piece begins with a solo cello playing a mournful melody, which is then joined by the rest of the string section. The music gradually builds in intensity, with the addition of percussion and winds, before reaching a climactic point. The movement then ends with a return to the solo cello, playing a variation of the opening melody. The second movement, titled "Inside the Tekke," is more rhythmic and energetic than the first. The piece features a prominent percussion section, with the use of various drums and cymbals. The music has a Middle Eastern flavor, with the use of scales and rhythms commonly found in traditional music from the region. The movement builds to a frenzied climax before abruptly ending. The final movement, titled "After the Tekke," is a return to the contemplative mood of the first movement. The piece begins with a solo violin playing a haunting melody, which is then joined by the rest of the string section. The music gradually builds in intensity, with the addition of percussion and winds, before reaching a climactic point. The movement then ends with a return to the solo violin, playing a variation of the opening melody. Overall, Before and After the Tekke is a powerful and evocative composition that blends elements of classical music with Middle Eastern influences. The piece showcases Bukvich's skill as a composer and her ability to create music that is both emotionally resonant and technically impressive.

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