Composer

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Bruno Maderna

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Electronic Music

Compose Date

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1971

Average_duration

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32:35

'Ausstrahlung' is a composition for orchestra by Italian composer Bruno Maderna. It was composed in 1964 and premiered on October 22, 1965, in Donaueschingen, Germany, by the Southwest German Radio Symphony Orchestra conducted by Maderna himself. The piece is divided into three movements, each with its own distinct character and musical language. The first movement, marked "Lento," is a slow and introspective meditation on sound and timbre. The orchestra is divided into small groups, each playing its own independent line, creating a complex and intricate web of sound. The movement is characterized by its use of extended techniques, such as glissandi, harmonics, and microtonal inflections, which give the music a haunting and otherworldly quality. The second movement, marked "Allegro," is a frenetic and virtuosic tour-de-force for the orchestra. The music is characterized by its rhythmic complexity and its use of unconventional instrumental techniques, such as percussive tapping on the body of the instruments and the use of mutes and mallets. The movement is highly energetic and propulsive, with a sense of constant motion and forward momentum. The final movement, marked "Adagio," is a slow and contemplative reflection on the themes and ideas presented in the previous movements. The music is characterized by its use of long, sustained tones and its emphasis on the lower registers of the orchestra. The movement builds to a powerful climax, with the full orchestra playing in unison, before gradually fading away into silence. Overall, 'Ausstrahlung' is a highly innovative and experimental work, showcasing Maderna's mastery of orchestration and his willingness to push the boundaries of traditional musical forms and techniques. The piece is characterized by its use of extended techniques, unconventional instrumental combinations, and complex rhythmic structures, all of which contribute to its unique and distinctive sound.

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