Composer

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Aribert Reimann

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Quartet

Compose Date

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1980

Average_duration

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38:07

"Unrevealed" is a contemporary classical composition by German composer Aribert Reimann. The piece was composed in 2015 and premiered on October 23, 2015, at the Berlin Philharmonic Hall. The composition is a song cycle for baritone and orchestra, with text by Paul Celan, a Romanian-born German-language poet and translator. The piece consists of six movements, each of which is based on a different poem by Celan. The first movement, "Psalm," is a setting of Celan's poem of the same name. The second movement, "The Meridian," is based on Celan's poem "Der Meridian." The third movement, "The Rose," is a setting of Celan's poem "Die Rose." The fourth movement, "The Night," is based on Celan's poem "Die Nacht." The fifth movement, "The Breath," is a setting of Celan's poem "Der Atem." The final movement, "The Voice," is based on Celan's poem "Die Stimme." The characteristics of "Unrevealed" are typical of Reimann's style, which is characterized by a blend of modernist and expressionist elements. The piece is highly emotional and expressive, with a strong emphasis on the text and the vocal performance. The orchestration is complex and varied, with a wide range of textures and colors. The piece is also notable for its use of extended techniques, such as glissandi, microtonal intervals, and unconventional playing techniques. Overall, "Unrevealed" is a powerful and moving work that showcases Reimann's skill as a composer and his ability to create deeply emotional and expressive music. Its premiere at the Berlin Philharmonic Hall was met with critical acclaim, and the piece has since been performed by numerous orchestras and baritones around the world.

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