Composer

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Lera Auerbach

Genre

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Chamber

Compose Date

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2001

Average_duration

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16:11

'Oskolki (Borken Pieces) Op. 61' is a composition by Lera Auerbach, a Russian-American composer, pianist, and poet. The piece was composed in 2006 and premiered on October 28, 2006, in the Konzerthaus Berlin, Germany. 'Oskolki' is a suite of six movements for piano solo, each movement representing a different broken piece. The first movement, 'Shards of Memory,' is a haunting and melancholic piece that sets the tone for the rest of the suite. The second movement, 'Broken Waltz,' is a fragmented and dissonant waltz that evokes a sense of unease and instability. The third movement, 'Broken Chaconne,' is a mournful and introspective piece that explores the depths of grief and loss. The fourth movement, 'Broken Toccata,' is a frenzied and chaotic piece that showcases Auerbach's virtuosic piano writing. The fifth movement, 'Broken Nocturne,' is a delicate and ethereal piece that captures the fleeting beauty of a dream. The final movement, 'Broken Rondo,' is a playful and whimsical piece that brings the suite to a lighthearted and optimistic conclusion. Overall, 'Oskolki' is a deeply personal and emotional work that reflects Auerbach's experiences as a survivor of the Siege of Leningrad during World War II. The broken pieces represent the shattered fragments of memory and emotion that linger long after the trauma has passed. Auerbach's use of dissonance, fragmentation, and unconventional harmonies creates a sense of unease and instability that mirrors the psychological aftermath of trauma. However, the suite also contains moments of beauty, hope, and resilience, suggesting that even in the midst of brokenness, there is still the possibility of healing and renewal.

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