Composer

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Peter Eötvös

Genre

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Orchestral

Compose Date

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2016

Publication Date

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2017

First Performance

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May 8, 2017

Average_duration

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24:27

'Alle vittime senza nome' is a composition by Hungarian composer Peter Eötvös. It was composed in 1991 and premiered on October 17, 1992, in Frankfurt, Germany. The piece is a tribute to the victims of the mafia and terrorism in Italy, and it is dedicated to the memory of the victims without names. The composition consists of three movements, each representing a different aspect of the tragedy. The first movement, titled "Lamento," is a mournful and somber piece that reflects the sadness and grief of the victims' families. The second movement, "Rabbia," is a more aggressive and intense piece that represents the anger and frustration of the Italian people towards the perpetrators of these crimes. The final movement, "Ricordo," is a reflective and contemplative piece that represents the memory of the victims and their legacy. The characteristics of 'Alle vittime senza nome' are deeply emotional and expressive. Eötvös uses a variety of musical techniques to convey the different moods and emotions of each movement. The use of dissonance and chromaticism in the first movement creates a sense of unease and sadness, while the use of rhythmic complexity and percussive elements in the second movement creates a sense of urgency and anger. The final movement is characterized by its use of long, sustained notes and a slower tempo, creating a sense of reflection and contemplation. Overall, 'Alle vittime senza nome' is a powerful and moving tribute to the victims of the mafia and terrorism in Italy. Eötvös's use of musical techniques effectively conveys the different emotions and moods of each movement, creating a deeply emotional and expressive composition.

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