Composer

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Benet Casablancas

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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2008

Average_duration

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3:51

Movement_count

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3

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Haikus (3) is a contemporary classical composition by Spanish composer Benet Casablancas. The piece was composed in 2001 and premiered on May 17, 2002, at the Auditori de Barcelona in Spain. Haikus (3) is a three-movement work that draws inspiration from the traditional Japanese poetic form of haiku. Each movement is based on a different haiku, and the music seeks to capture the essence of the poem through sound. The first movement, titled "The sound of water," is based on a haiku by Basho that reads: "The sound of water / In the cicada's voice / I shall hear." The music is characterized by a flowing, watery quality, with rippling arpeggios and cascading melodies. The cicada's voice is represented by a high-pitched, buzzing motif that weaves in and out of the texture. The second movement, "The moon and the sun," is based on a haiku by Buson that reads: "The moon and the sun / Are eternal travelers / Even the years wander." The music is more contemplative and introspective, with a sense of timelessness and wandering. The moon and sun are represented by contrasting musical themes, with the moon's theme being more delicate and ethereal, and the sun's theme being more robust and energetic. The final movement, "The winter sun," is based on a haiku by Issa that reads: "The winter sun / On the horse's back / My frozen shadow." The music is characterized by a sense of coldness and stillness, with sparse textures and icy harmonies. The horse's back is represented by a steady, rhythmic motif, while the frozen shadow is represented by a haunting melody that floats above the texture. Overall, Haikus (3) is a beautiful and evocative work that showcases Casablancas' skill as a composer. Through his use of musical motifs and textures, he captures the essence of each haiku and creates a vivid sonic landscape that transports the listener to another world.

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