Composer

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Viktor Ullmann

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Average_duration

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8:41

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

Viktor Ullmann's 'Portuguese Sonnets (3), Op. 29' is a song cycle composed in 1944. The premiere of the work took place in the Theresienstadt concentration camp in 1944, where Ullmann was imprisoned. The cycle consists of three movements, each of which sets a sonnet by the Portuguese poet Fernando Pessoa. The first movement, 'O Mar', is a slow and mournful piece that captures the melancholic mood of Pessoa's poem. The music is characterized by a simple and repetitive melody that is accompanied by a sparse and haunting piano accompaniment. The second movement, 'Ondas do Mar de Vigo', is a lively and rhythmic piece that captures the playful and energetic spirit of Pessoa's poem. The music is characterized by a lively and syncopated melody that is accompanied by a lively and energetic piano accompaniment. The third movement, 'Cai a tarde', is a slow and contemplative piece that captures the reflective and introspective mood of Pessoa's poem. The music is characterized by a simple and lyrical melody that is accompanied by a gentle and flowing piano accompaniment. Throughout the cycle, Ullmann's music is characterized by a deep emotional intensity and a profound sense of melancholy. The music is also marked by a simplicity and directness of expression that reflects Ullmann's commitment to creating music that was accessible to a wide audience. Despite the difficult circumstances under which it was composed and premiered, 'Portuguese Sonnets (3), Op. 29' is a powerful and moving work that stands as a testament to Ullmann's talent and resilience as a composer.

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