Composer

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Alfred Schnittke

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Compose Date

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1990

Average_duration

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12:36

Movement_count

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5

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Alfred Schnittke's 'Aphorisms (5)' is a composition for solo piano that was composed in 1990. The piece was premiered on October 28, 1990, in Moscow, by pianist Alexander Ivashkin. The composition consists of five movements, each of which is characterized by its own unique style and musical language. The first movement, marked "Allegretto," is a playful and whimsical piece that features a lively and syncopated rhythm. The second movement, marked "Andante," is a more introspective and melancholic piece that features a slow and mournful melody. The third movement, marked "Allegro," is a fast and frenetic piece that features a virtuosic and challenging piano part. The fourth movement, marked "Lento," is a haunting and atmospheric piece that features a sparse and ethereal texture. The final movement, marked "Vivo," is a lively and energetic piece that features a driving and rhythmic pulse. Throughout the composition, Schnittke employs a wide range of musical techniques and styles, including tonal and atonal harmonies, polyrhythms, and dissonant clusters. The piece also features a number of musical quotations and allusions, including references to Bach's Goldberg Variations and Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata. Overall, 'Aphorisms (5)' is a challenging and complex composition that showcases Schnittke's mastery of the piano and his ability to create a diverse and engaging musical landscape.

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