Composer

:

Roger Reynolds

Genre

:

Orchestral

Style

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Orchestral

Compose Date

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1988

Average_duration

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27:15

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

Whispers Out of Time is a contemporary classical composition by American composer Roger Reynolds. The piece was composed in 2012 and premiered on March 1, 2013, at the University of California, San Diego. The composition is divided into three movements, each exploring different aspects of time and memory. The first movement, titled "Whispers," features a solo violin and electronic sounds. The violinist plays a series of fragmented melodies, while the electronic sounds create a sense of space and atmosphere. The movement is characterized by its use of extended techniques, such as harmonics and glissandi, and its exploration of microtonal intervals. The second movement, titled "Out of Time," is a duet for piano and percussion. The piano plays a series of repeating patterns, while the percussionist creates a rhythmic counterpoint. The movement is characterized by its use of irregular meters and its exploration of the relationship between rhythm and melody. The third movement, titled "Memory," features a large ensemble of instruments, including strings, winds, brass, and percussion. The movement is characterized by its use of dense textures and its exploration of timbre and color. The ensemble creates a series of overlapping melodies and rhythms, creating a sense of memory and nostalgia. Overall, Whispers Out of Time is a complex and challenging composition that explores the relationship between time, memory, and music. Reynolds' use of electronic sounds, extended techniques, and irregular meters creates a unique and innovative sound world that challenges traditional notions of classical music.

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