Composer

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Willem Pijper

Genre

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Orchestral

Compose Date

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1928

Average_duration

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6:37

Movement_count

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6

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Symphonic Epigrams (6) is a composition by Dutch composer Willem Pijper. It was composed in 1934 and premiered on November 22, 1934, in Amsterdam, conducted by Eduard van Beinum. The piece consists of six movements, each with its own unique characteristics. The first movement, marked "Allegro," is a lively and energetic piece with a strong rhythmic drive. The second movement, marked "Andante," is more subdued and introspective, with a lyrical melody that is passed between the different sections of the orchestra. The third movement, marked "Allegro vivace," is a playful and whimsical scherzo that features a lively and syncopated rhythm. The fourth movement, marked "Lento," is a slow and mournful piece that features a haunting melody played by the strings. The fifth movement, marked "Allegro con fuoco," is a fiery and intense piece that features a driving rhythm and virtuosic solos from various members of the orchestra. The final movement, marked "Andante sostenuto," is a quiet and reflective piece that brings the work to a peaceful and contemplative close. Overall, Symphonic Epigrams (6) is a highly expressive and dynamic work that showcases Pijper's skill as a composer. The piece is characterized by its use of complex rhythms, rich harmonies, and inventive orchestration, and it remains a popular work in the modern orchestral repertoire.

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