Composer

:

Kalevi Aho

Genre

:

Symphony

Style

:

Symphony

Compose Date

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1988

Average_duration

:

45:08

Movement_count

:

6

Movement ....

Symphony No. 7 Insect Symphony is a contemporary classical composition by Finnish composer Kalevi Aho. The symphony was composed in 1993 and premiered on September 9, 1994, by the Lahti Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Osmo Vänskä. The symphony is divided into four movements, each of which is named after a different insect. The first movement, "Butterfly," is a lively and energetic piece that captures the fluttering and graceful movements of a butterfly. The second movement, "Beetle," is a slower and more contemplative piece that evokes the slow and steady movements of a beetle. The third movement, "Dragonfly," is a fast and frenetic piece that captures the darting and agile movements of a dragonfly. The final movement, "Ants," is a complex and intricate piece that evokes the busy and industrious movements of an ant colony. The symphony is characterized by its use of unconventional instrumentation, including the use of a glass harmonica, a musical saw, and a whip. The glass harmonica is used to create a haunting and ethereal sound, while the musical saw adds a unique and eerie quality to the music. The whip is used to create a sharp and percussive sound that adds to the overall intensity of the piece. Overall, Symphony No. 7 Insect Symphony is a unique and innovative composition that showcases Aho's skill as a composer. The use of unconventional instrumentation and the evocative movements of each insect make for a captivating and memorable listening experience.

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