Composer

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Lori Laitman

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Average_duration

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14:16

'Days and Nights' is a song cycle composed by Lori Laitman, an American composer known for her vocal music. The cycle was composed in 2000 and premiered on March 4, 2001, at the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, D.C. The cycle consists of eight songs, each based on a poem by the Russian poet Anna Akhmatova. The first movement, "The Last Toast," is a hauntingly beautiful song that sets the tone for the rest of the cycle. The second movement, "White Night," is a more upbeat and lively song that captures the excitement and energy of a sleepless night. The third movement, "The Muse," is a contemplative and introspective song that explores the relationship between the artist and their muse. The fourth movement, "The Sentence," is a powerful and emotional song that deals with the pain and suffering of those who have been unjustly imprisoned. The fifth movement, "Secrets," is a more subdued and introspective song that explores the hidden thoughts and feelings of the human heart. The sixth movement, "The Garden," is a lush and romantic song that celebrates the beauty and wonder of nature. The seventh movement, "The Soul is Here for Its Own Joy," is a joyful and uplifting song that celebrates the human spirit and the power of the imagination. The final movement, "Epilogue," is a hauntingly beautiful song that brings the cycle to a close with a sense of quiet contemplation. Overall, 'Days and Nights' is a deeply emotional and introspective song cycle that explores the human experience with sensitivity and depth. Laitman's music is characterized by its lyrical beauty, emotional depth, and sensitivity to the text. The cycle has been widely performed and recorded, and is considered one of Laitman's most important works.

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