Composer

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Arvo Pärt

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Average_duration

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4:16

'Kuus, kuus kallike' is a choral work composed by the Estonian composer Arvo Pärt. The piece was composed in 1978 and premiered in Tallinn, Estonia in the same year. The work is written for a mixed choir and is based on a traditional Estonian folk song. The piece is divided into three movements, each of which is characterized by a different mood and musical style. The first movement is marked 'Andante', and is characterized by a slow, mournful melody. The choir sings in unison, with the melody moving between the different sections of the choir. The harmonies are simple and sparse, with the focus on the melody and the text. The second movement is marked 'Allegro', and is much more lively and energetic than the first. The choir sings in harmony, with the different sections of the choir alternating between singing the melody and providing a rhythmic accompaniment. The harmonies are more complex than in the first movement, with the different sections of the choir singing different parts that interweave to create a rich, layered sound. The final movement is marked 'Andante', and returns to the mournful mood of the first movement. The choir sings in unison, with the melody moving between the different sections of the choir. The harmonies are simple and sparse, with the focus on the melody and the text. The piece ends with a quiet, contemplative chord. Overall, 'Kuus, kuus kallike' is a beautiful and haunting work that showcases Pärt's skill at creating simple, yet powerful melodies. The piece is characterized by its use of sparse harmonies and the interplay between the different sections of the choir. The work is a testament to Pärt's ability to take traditional folk music and transform it into something new and deeply moving.

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