Composer

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Richard Edward Wilson

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1985

Average_duration

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4:18

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

"Three Painters Nos 1-03" is a contemporary classical composition by Richard Edward Wilson. The piece was composed in 2015 and premiered on October 10th of the same year at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, UK. The composition consists of three movements, each inspired by a different painter. The first movement, "Kandinsky," is characterized by its use of dissonant harmonies and irregular rhythms, reflecting the abstract and colorful paintings of Wassily Kandinsky. The second movement, "Rothko," is more contemplative and introspective, with long sustained chords and a sense of stillness that evokes the large, color field paintings of Mark Rothko. The final movement, "Pollock," is the most energetic and chaotic of the three, with rapid, frenzied rhythms and a sense of improvisation that reflects the action painting style of Jackson Pollock. Throughout the piece, Wilson employs a variety of contemporary classical techniques, including extended techniques on the strings and percussion, aleatoric elements, and unconventional harmonies. The result is a dynamic and engaging work that pays tribute to three of the most influential painters of the 20th century while also pushing the boundaries of contemporary classical music.

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