Composer

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Peter Lieberson

Genre

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Concerto

Style

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Concerto

Average_duration

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31:47

Movement_count

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5

Movement ....

Peter Lieberson's 'Neruda Songs' is a song cycle composed in 2005 for mezzo-soprano and orchestra. The work was premiered on March 3, 2005, by the Los Angeles Philharmonic, with Lorraine Hunt Lieberson as the soloist and conductor, Esa-Pekka Salonen. The cycle consists of five movements, each based on a poem by the Chilean poet Pablo Neruda. The first movement, "The Light Wraps You," is a gentle and introspective piece that sets the tone for the rest of the cycle. The second movement, "Love, the Dark Is Ripping," is more intense and passionate, with a sense of urgency and longing. The third movement, "The Song of the Finest Silk," is a delicate and ethereal piece that showcases the beauty of Lorraine Hunt Lieberson's voice. The fourth movement, "Body of a Woman," is a sensual and erotic piece that explores the physicality of love. The final movement, "If Your Eyes Were Not the Color of the Moon," is a haunting and melancholic piece that brings the cycle to a close. The 'Neruda Songs' are characterized by Lieberson's use of lush harmonies and rich orchestration, which complement the emotional depth of Neruda's poetry. The cycle is also notable for its use of recurring musical motifs, which tie the movements together and create a sense of unity throughout the work. Overall, 'Neruda Songs' is a powerful and moving work that showcases the talents of both Peter Lieberson and Lorraine Hunt Lieberson. The cycle has since become a staple of the modern classical repertoire and is widely regarded as one of the most significant works of the 21st century.

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