Composer

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Peter Ablinger

Genre

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Avant-Garde

Style

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Avant-Garde Music

Movement_count

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19

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'Voices and Piano' is a contemporary composition by Austrian composer Peter Ablinger. The piece was composed in 2004 and premiered on October 22, 2004, at the Klangspuren Festival in Innsbruck, Austria. The composition consists of four movements, each exploring different aspects of the relationship between the human voice and the piano. The first movement, titled "Voices and Piano I," features a recording of a woman's voice reciting a text while the piano plays a series of dissonant chords. The second movement, "Voices and Piano II," features a recording of a man's voice reciting a text while the piano plays a series of harmonious chords. The third movement, "Voices and Piano III," features a recording of a choir singing a series of sustained notes while the piano plays a series of dissonant chords. The final movement, "Voices and Piano IV," features a recording of a choir singing a series of sustained notes while the piano plays a series of harmonious chords. One of the main characteristics of 'Voices and Piano' is the use of recordings of human voices. Ablinger uses these recordings to explore the relationship between the spoken word and music. The piano serves as a counterpoint to the voices, creating a dialogue between the two elements. The dissonant and harmonious chords played by the piano serve to highlight the different qualities of the human voice. Another characteristic of the composition is the use of extended techniques on the piano. Ablinger uses techniques such as prepared piano and playing inside the piano to create a range of sounds that complement the recordings of the human voice. Overall, 'Voices and Piano' is a thought-provoking and innovative composition that explores the relationship between the human voice and the piano. Through the use of recordings of human voices and extended techniques on the piano, Ablinger creates a unique and engaging musical experience.

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