Composer

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Ed Bennett

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Electro-Acoustic Music

Average_duration

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7:38

Sometimes It Rains is a contemporary classical composition by Irish composer Ed Bennett. The piece was composed in 2012 and premiered on November 16th of the same year at the Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival in the UK. The composition is divided into three movements, each with its own distinct character and mood. The first movement, titled "Raindrops," is a fast-paced and rhythmic section that features a driving ostinato in the piano and percussion. The second movement, "Rainbows," is a slower and more contemplative section that features a haunting melody in the strings and woodwinds. The final movement, "Storm," is a frenzied and chaotic section that builds to a climactic finish. One of the defining characteristics of Sometimes It Rains is its use of extended techniques and unconventional sounds. The percussion section, for example, uses a variety of objects such as metal pipes and wooden blocks to create unique timbres. The strings also use techniques such as col legno (striking the strings with the wood of the bow) and sul ponticello (playing near the bridge of the instrument) to create unusual sounds. Another notable aspect of the composition is its use of repetition and variation. The driving ostinato in the first movement, for example, is repeated and developed throughout the piece, creating a sense of unity and coherence. Overall, Sometimes It Rains is a dynamic and engaging composition that showcases Ed Bennett's skill as a composer and his willingness to experiment with new sounds and techniques.

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