Composer

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Jörg Widmann

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Keyboard

Average_duration

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12:04

Movement_count

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6

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Idyll & Abgrund, 6 Schubert reminiscences is a composition by German composer Jörg Widmann. It was composed in 2009 and premiered on September 12, 2009, at the Lucerne Festival in Switzerland. The piece is a tribute to Franz Schubert, one of the most important composers of the Romantic era. The composition consists of six movements, each of which is based on a different Schubert composition. The first movement, "Idyll," is based on Schubert's "Idyll and Abgrund" and is characterized by a peaceful and serene atmosphere. The second movement, "Der Leiermann," is based on Schubert's "Der Leiermann" from Winterreise and is characterized by a haunting and melancholic melody. The third movement, "Der Müller und der Bach," is based on Schubert's "Der Müller und der Bach" from Die schöne Müllerin and is characterized by a flowing and fluid melody that evokes the sound of a babbling brook. The fourth movement, "Erlkönig," is based on Schubert's "Erlkönig" and is characterized by a fast and frenzied melody that evokes the sense of a chase. The fifth movement, "Der Tod und das Mädchen," is based on Schubert's "Der Tod und das Mädchen" and is characterized by a mournful and somber melody. The final movement, "Abgrund," is based on Schubert's "Idyll and Abgrund" and is characterized by a chaotic and dissonant melody that evokes the sense of falling into an abyss. Overall, Idyll & Abgrund, 6 Schubert reminiscences is a complex and emotional tribute to Schubert that showcases Widmann's skill as a composer. The piece is characterized by a wide range of emotions and moods, from peaceful and serene to chaotic and dissonant, and is a testament to the enduring influence of Schubert on contemporary classical music.

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