Composer

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Anna Thorvaldsdottir

Genre

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Chamber

Compose Date

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2016

Average_duration

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5:44

'Fields' is a contemporary classical composition by Icelandic composer Anna Thorvaldsdottir. The piece was composed in 2016 and premiered on October 14th of the same year by the Iceland Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Daníel Bjarnason. The composition consists of three movements, each exploring different sonic landscapes and textures. The first movement, titled "Illumine," features a slow and ethereal opening, with delicate strings and woodwinds gradually building to a climax of brass and percussion. The movement then fades back into a quiet and introspective section, with sparse instrumentation and a sense of stillness. The second movement, "Shades of Silence," is more atmospheric and abstract, with sustained tones and subtle shifts in timbre creating a sense of tension and unease. The movement is characterized by its use of extended techniques, such as bowing the strings of the instruments with unusual pressure and creating percussive sounds by tapping on the body of the instruments. The final movement, "Dreaming," is the most expansive and dynamic of the three, featuring a wide range of textures and moods. The movement begins with a slow and contemplative section, with sparse instrumentation and a sense of suspended time. As the movement progresses, the music becomes more active and complex, with intricate rhythms and dense harmonies creating a sense of urgency and momentum. The movement ends with a return to the quiet and introspective mood of the opening, with delicate strings and woodwinds fading into silence. Overall, 'Fields' is characterized by its use of rich and evocative textures, as well as its exploration of the boundaries between sound and silence. The piece is often described as immersive and meditative, with a sense of timelessness and transcendence.

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