Composer

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Edwin Roxburgh

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Chamber Music

Average_duration

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8:00

Movement_count

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4

Movement ....

Edwin Roxburgh's 'Wordsworth Miniatures (4)' is a composition for solo piano that was composed in 1987. The piece was premiered on 17th October 1987 at the Wigmore Hall in London by the pianist John York. The composition consists of four movements, each of which is inspired by a poem written by the English Romantic poet William Wordsworth. The first movement, titled 'The Solitary Reaper', is based on Wordsworth's poem of the same name. The piece is characterized by its flowing, lyrical melody and its use of arpeggios to create a sense of movement and fluidity. The second movement, 'Tintern Abbey', is inspired by Wordsworth's poem 'Lines Composed a Few Miles above Tintern Abbey'. This movement is more introspective and contemplative, with a slower tempo and a more subdued melody. The third movement, 'Daffodils', is based on Wordsworth's famous poem 'I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud'. This movement is characterized by its bright, cheerful melody and its use of staccato notes to create a sense of energy and movement. The final movement, 'The Prelude', is inspired by Wordsworth's epic autobiographical poem of the same name. This movement is the most complex and challenging of the four, with a more intricate melody and a greater use of dissonance and chromaticism. Overall, 'Wordsworth Miniatures (4)' is a beautiful and evocative composition that captures the spirit of Wordsworth's poetry. Roxburgh's use of melody, harmony, and rhythm creates a sense of movement and emotion that is both powerful and subtle. The piece is a testament to the enduring influence of Wordsworth's poetry on the arts, and a fitting tribute to one of England's greatest poets.

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