Composer

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Sofia Gubaidulina

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1987 - 1991

First Performance

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1987

Average_duration

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33:42

Movement_count

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7

Movement ....

Sofia Gubaidulina's "Hommage à T. S. Eliot" is a composition for solo cello and chamber orchestra. It was composed in 1987 and premiered on October 22, 1987, in Moscow, Russia, by cellist Natalia Gutman and the Moscow Chamber Orchestra conducted by Rudolf Barshai. The composition consists of three movements, each of which is inspired by a different poem by T. S. Eliot. The first movement, titled "Preludio," is based on the poem "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock." It is characterized by a slow, mournful melody played by the cello, which is accompanied by the orchestra. The movement builds to a climax before fading away into silence. The second movement, titled "Scherzo," is based on the poem "The Hollow Men." It is a fast-paced, frenzied movement that features complex rhythms and dissonant harmonies. The cello and orchestra engage in a dialogue, with the cello often playing rapid, virtuosic passages. The final movement, titled "Adagio," is based on the poem "Ash Wednesday." It is a slow, meditative movement that features a haunting melody played by the cello. The orchestra provides a rich, lush accompaniment, with strings and woodwinds adding depth and texture to the piece. Overall, "Hommage à T. S. Eliot" is a deeply emotional and introspective composition that showcases Gubaidulina's mastery of both the cello and orchestration. The piece is characterized by its use of complex rhythms, dissonant harmonies, and haunting melodies, which combine to create a powerful and moving musical experience.

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