Composer

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Tõnu Kõrvits

Genre

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Choral

Compose Date

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2009-2012

First Performance

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February 6, 2013

Average_duration

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23:38

Movement_count

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7

Movement ....

Seven Dreams of Seven Birds (Seitsme linnu seitse und) is a choral work composed by Tõnu Kõrvits in 2015. The piece was premiered on August 20, 2015, at the Pärnu Music Festival in Estonia, performed by the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, conducted by Kaspars Putniņš. The work is divided into seven movements, each representing a dream of a different bird. The first movement, "The Dream of the Nightingale," is characterized by its ethereal and delicate choral writing, with the choir imitating the bird's trills and warbles. The second movement, "The Dream of the Cuckoo," is more rhythmic and playful, with the choir imitating the bird's distinctive call. The third movement, "The Dream of the Swallow," is more contemplative, with the choir evoking the bird's graceful flight and aerial acrobatics. The fourth movement, "The Dream of the Heron," is more somber and mournful, with the choir evoking the bird's solitary and contemplative nature. The fifth movement, "The Dream of the Owl," is characterized by its haunting and mysterious choral writing, with the choir evoking the bird's nocturnal habits and eerie hooting. The sixth movement, "The Dream of the Eagle," is more majestic and triumphant, with the choir evoking the bird's soaring flight and regal presence. The final movement, "The Dream of the Wren," is more lighthearted and playful, with the choir evoking the bird's energetic and cheerful nature. Throughout the work, Kõrvits employs a variety of choral techniques, including cluster chords, glissandos, and vocal effects, to create a rich and evocative sonic landscape. Overall, Seven Dreams of Seven Birds is a stunning and imaginative work that showcases Kõrvits' skill as a composer and his deep connection to the natural world.

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