Composer

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György Ligeti

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Chamber Music

Compose Date

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1982

Average_duration

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21:53

Movement_count

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4

Movement ....

György Ligeti's Trio for horn, violin & piano Hommage à Brahms is a chamber music piece that was composed in 1982. The piece was premiered on October 22, 1982, in Vienna, Austria, by the Vienna Horn Trio, which consisted of Wolfgang Vladar on horn, Thomas Zehetmair on violin, and András Schiff on piano. The Trio for horn, violin & piano Hommage à Brahms is divided into three movements. The first movement, titled "Andante con tenerezza," is a slow and tender piece that features a lyrical horn melody accompanied by the violin and piano. The movement is characterized by its use of chromaticism and dissonance, which create a sense of tension and unease. The second movement, titled "Vivacissimo molto ritmico," is a fast and rhythmic piece that features a lively horn melody accompanied by the violin and piano. The movement is characterized by its use of syncopation and irregular rhythms, which create a sense of energy and excitement. The third movement, titled "Allegro grazioso," is a light and graceful piece that features a playful horn melody accompanied by the violin and piano. The movement is characterized by its use of staccato and legato phrasing, which create a sense of contrast and balance. Overall, the Trio for horn, violin & piano Hommage à Brahms is a complex and challenging piece that showcases Ligeti's mastery of composition. The piece is characterized by its use of dissonance, irregular rhythms, and contrasting textures, which create a sense of tension and release. The piece is a tribute to the great composer Johannes Brahms, and it reflects Ligeti's admiration for Brahms' music and his influence on Ligeti's own compositional style.

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