Composer

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Igor Stravinsky

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Keyboard

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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1957

Average_duration

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22:06

Agon is a ballet composed by Igor Stravinsky in 1957. It was commissioned by the New York City Ballet and choreographed by George Balanchine. The ballet premiered on December 1, 1957, at the City Center of Music and Drama in New York City. Agon is divided into twelve movements, each with its own unique character and style. The first movement, "Pas-de-Quatre," is a lively and playful dance for four dancers. The second movement, "Double Pas-de-Quatre," is a more complex and intricate dance for eight dancers. The third movement, "Sarabande," is a slow and stately dance that features a solo violin. The fourth movement, "Bransle Simple," is a lively and rhythmic dance for six dancers. The fifth movement, "Bransle Gay," is a faster and more energetic dance for six dancers. The sixth movement, "Galliard," is a lively and complex dance for four dancers. The seventh movement, "Coda," is a fast and energetic dance that brings the first half of the ballet to a close. The second half of the ballet begins with the eighth movement, "Sarabande," which is a slower and more contemplative dance than the first "Sarabande." The ninth movement, "Double Pas-de-Quatre," is a more complex and intricate dance than the first "Double Pas-de-Quatre." The tenth movement, "Bransle Simple," is a more subdued and introspective dance than the first "Bransle Simple." The eleventh movement, "Bransle Gay," is a more subdued and introspective dance than the first "Bransle Gay." The twelfth and final movement, "Coda," is a fast and energetic dance that brings the ballet to a close. Agon is characterized by its use of complex rhythms and harmonies, as well as its incorporation of elements of jazz and other popular music styles. The ballet is also notable for its use of asymmetrical and irregular dance patterns, which were a departure from the more traditional ballet forms of the time. Overall, Agon is a challenging and innovative work that showcases Stravinsky's unique musical style and Balanchine's groundbreaking choreography. It remains a popular and influential work in the world of ballet and classical music.

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