Kenneth Leighton
Lament, Op. 47/7
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Composer:Kenneth LeightonGenre:KeyboardStyle:KeyboardAverage_duration:1:58Kenneth Leighton's 'Lament, Op. 47/7' is a solo piano piece that was composed in 1971. It was premiered on 22nd November 1971 by the pianist Margaret Kitchin at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in Glasgow. The piece is part of a larger collection of piano works called 'Six Studies, Op. 47', which were composed between 1968 and 1971. 'Lament' is a slow and melancholic piece that is characterized by its use of dissonant harmonies and a mournful melody. The piece is in the key of E minor and is written in a free-form style, with no specific time signature or bar lines. The piece is divided into three sections, each with its own distinct mood and character. The first section of the piece is marked 'Lento' and is characterized by a slow and mournful melody that is played in the right hand. The left hand provides a simple accompaniment that consists of broken chords and arpeggios. The harmonies in this section are dissonant and create a sense of tension and unease. The second section of the piece is marked 'Poco più mosso' and is more agitated than the first. The melody is played in the left hand, while the right hand provides a more complex accompaniment that includes rapid arpeggios and runs. The harmonies in this section are still dissonant, but they are more varied and colorful than in the first section. The final section of the piece is marked 'Lento' and returns to the mournful mood of the first section. The melody is played in the right hand, while the left hand provides a simple accompaniment that consists of broken chords and arpeggios. The harmonies in this section are more consonant than in the previous sections, and the piece ends on a quiet and introspective note. Overall, 'Lament, Op. 47/7' is a haunting and evocative piece that showcases Leighton's skill as a composer. The piece is notable for its use of dissonant harmonies and its free-form structure, which allows the performer to interpret the music in their own way.More....
