Composer

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Claudio Ambrosini

Genre

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Chamber

Compose Date

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2013

Average_duration

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4:58

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

Claudio Ambrosini's 'Studies (3) en plein air' is a contemporary composition for solo flute, premiered in 1995. The piece is divided into three movements, each of which explores different aspects of the concept of 'en plein air' or 'outdoors'. The first movement, titled 'Landscape', is characterized by its use of extended techniques, such as flutter-tonguing and pitch bends, to create a sense of the natural world. The flute's melodic lines are often interrupted by sudden bursts of sound, mimicking the unpredictability of the outdoors. The second movement, 'Sunlight', is more rhythmic and playful, with the flute's staccato notes evoking the dappled light of a sunny day. The movement also features a section of multiphonics, where the flutist plays multiple notes simultaneously, creating a rich, complex texture. The final movement, 'Wind', is the most abstract of the three, with the flute's notes often blending together to create a sense of swirling, gusting wind. The movement also features a section of harmonics, where the flutist plays high, pure tones by lightly touching the flute's finger holes. Overall, 'Studies (3) en plein air' is a challenging and innovative work that showcases the versatility of the flute and the composer's skill in creating evocative, atmospheric music.

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