Composer

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Jón Nordal

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Chamber Music

Compose Date

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1992

Average_duration

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9:11

'Pictures on a Panel Wall' is a contemporary classical composition by Icelandic composer Jón Nordal. The piece was composed in 1981 and premiered on October 22, 1981, at the Nordic Music Days festival in Reykjavik, Iceland. The composition consists of five movements, each of which is inspired by a different painting. The movements are titled "The Garden of Earthly Delights," "The Scream," "The Persistence of Memory," "The Night Watch," and "The Starry Night." The first movement, "The Garden of Earthly Delights," is inspired by the triptych painting by Hieronymus Bosch. The music is characterized by a lively and playful melody, which is contrasted with darker and more dissonant sections. "The Scream," the second movement, is inspired by the famous painting by Edvard Munch. The music is characterized by a haunting and unsettling melody, which is accompanied by dissonant harmonies and eerie sound effects. "The Persistence of Memory," the third movement, is inspired by the surrealist painting by Salvador Dali. The music is characterized by a dreamlike quality, with slow and flowing melodies that are punctuated by sudden bursts of dissonance. "The Night Watch," the fourth movement, is inspired by the painting by Rembrandt. The music is characterized by a stately and majestic melody, which is accompanied by rich harmonies and a sense of grandeur. "The Starry Night," the final movement, is inspired by the painting by Vincent van Gogh. The music is characterized by a swirling and hypnotic melody, which is accompanied by shimmering harmonies and a sense of wonder and awe. Overall, 'Pictures on a Panel Wall' is a highly evocative and imaginative composition that showcases Jón Nordal's skill as a composer. The piece is notable for its use of programmatic elements, which allow the listener to visualize the paintings that inspired the music.

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