Composer

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Rodolfo Halffter

Genre

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Chamber

Compose Date

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1981

Average_duration

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7:23

"...Huésped de las nieblas..., Op. 44" is a symphonic poem composed by Rodolfo Halffter in 1956. The piece was premiered on March 7, 1957, by the National Orchestra of Spain under the direction of Ataúlfo Argenta. The work is divided into three movements, each representing a different aspect of the mist. The first movement, "La niebla en el mar" (The fog on the sea), begins with a slow and mysterious introduction, evoking the image of a dense fog over the ocean. The music gradually builds in intensity, with the orchestra portraying the waves crashing against the shore. The movement ends with a return to the calm and mysterious atmosphere of the opening. The second movement, "La niebla en la montaña" (The fog on the mountain), is more introspective and contemplative. The music is characterized by long, sustained notes and a sense of stillness, as if the fog has settled over the mountain and everything is quiet and peaceful. The movement ends with a gentle fade-out, as if the fog is slowly dissipating. The final movement, "La niebla en la ciudad" (The fog in the city), is the most dramatic and intense of the three. The music is fast-paced and frenetic, with the orchestra portraying the chaos and confusion of a city enveloped in fog. The movement ends with a sudden and unexpected silence, as if the fog has lifted and the city is once again visible. Overall, "...Huésped de las nieblas..., Op. 44" is a haunting and evocative work that captures the mysterious and unpredictable nature of fog. Halffter's use of orchestration and musical motifs creates a vivid and immersive sonic landscape that transports the listener to different environments and moods.

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