Composer

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Denis Plante

Genre

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Chamber

Average_duration

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7:19

Movement_count

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2

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More Tales for Oscar Wilde is a contemporary classical composition by Canadian composer Denis Plante. The piece was composed in 2011 and premiered on March 24, 2012, at the Salle Bourgie in Montreal, Canada. The composition is divided into four movements, each inspired by a different story written by Oscar Wilde. The first movement, titled "The Happy Prince," is a musical interpretation of Wilde's story about a statue of a prince who, after his death, becomes a messenger of compassion and generosity to the poor. The music is characterized by a melancholic and nostalgic melody played by the violin, accompanied by a delicate and ethereal piano. The second movement, "The Selfish Giant," is based on Wilde's story about a giant who learns the value of sharing and kindness. The music is more dynamic and energetic, with a lively and playful melody played by the accordion, accompanied by a rhythmic and percussive piano. The third movement, "The Nightingale and the Rose," is a musical interpretation of Wilde's story about a nightingale who sacrifices her life to create a red rose for a young man to give to his beloved. The music is characterized by a romantic and passionate melody played by the cello, accompanied by a delicate and expressive piano. The fourth and final movement, "The Remarkable Rocket," is based on Wilde's story about a vain and pompous rocket who fails to impress the audience at a fireworks display. The music is more dramatic and theatrical, with a grand and majestic melody played by the accordion, accompanied by a powerful and intense piano. Overall, More Tales for Oscar Wilde is a beautiful and evocative composition that captures the essence of Wilde's stories through its expressive and emotive melodies. The use of different instruments and musical styles in each movement adds variety and depth to the piece, making it a captivating and engaging listening experience.

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