Conrad Susa
Joyce Songs (6)
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Composer:Conrad SusaGenre:ChoralStyle:ChoralCompose Date:1984Conrad Susa's "Joyce Songs (6)" is a song cycle composed in 1982 for soprano and piano. The cycle is based on six poems by James Joyce, an Irish novelist and poet. The premiere of the cycle was on March 14, 1982, at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. The first movement, "Bahnhofstrasse," is a lively and rhythmic piece that captures the bustling energy of a busy street in Zurich. The second movement, "Alone," is a haunting and melancholic piece that explores the feeling of isolation and loneliness. The third movement, "Nightpiece," is a dreamy and atmospheric piece that evokes the quiet stillness of a nighttime landscape. The fourth movement, "Strings in the Earth and Air," is a delicate and ethereal piece that celebrates the beauty of nature. The fifth movement, "Bahnhofstrasse: Zweiter Teil," is a reprise of the first movement, but with a more subdued and introspective tone. The final movement, "I Hear an Army," is a powerful and dramatic piece that builds to a thrilling climax. Susa's setting of Joyce's poetry is masterful, capturing the nuances of the text with sensitivity and skill. The music is lyrical and expressive, with a rich harmonic language and a keen sense of drama. The cycle is a testament to Susa's skill as a composer and his deep understanding of the human experience.More....
