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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1985

Average_duration

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5:37

"Letter to the Poetess Rimma Dallosh" is a composition for soprano and chamber ensemble composed by Sofia Gubaidulina in 1975. The piece was premiered on December 14, 1975, in Moscow, with the composer conducting the Moscow Chamber Orchestra and soprano Galina Pisarenko. The composition consists of three movements, each of which is based on a poem by Rimma Dallosh. The first movement, "The First Letter," is a setting of a poem in which the poetess describes her longing for a lost love. The music is characterized by a mournful, lyrical melody in the soprano voice, accompanied by sparse, dissonant harmonies in the ensemble. The second movement, "The Second Letter," is a more upbeat setting of a poem in which the poetess celebrates the arrival of spring. The music is characterized by a lively, dance-like rhythm in the ensemble, with the soprano voice soaring above in a joyful melody. The third movement, "The Third Letter," is a setting of a poem in which the poetess reflects on the transience of life. The music is characterized by a slow, mournful melody in the soprano voice, accompanied by a haunting, atmospheric texture in the ensemble. Overall, "Letter to the Poetess Rimma Dallosh" is a deeply emotional and expressive work, characterized by Gubaidulina's distinctive use of dissonant harmonies and unconventional instrumental techniques. The piece is a testament to the composer's ability to create powerful, evocative music that speaks directly to the human heart.

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