Composer

:

Pierluigi Billone

Genre

:

Chamber

Style

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Chamber Music

Compose Date

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2006

Average_duration

:

69:56

Movement_count

:

8

Movement ....

'1+1=1' is a contemporary classical music composition by Italian composer Pierluigi Billone. The piece was composed in 2008 and premiered on October 17, 2008, at the Wien Modern Festival in Vienna, Austria. The composition consists of three movements, each exploring different sonic textures and timbres. The first movement, titled "Sul filo," features a solo violin playing microtonal intervals and harmonics, creating a delicate and ethereal sound. The second movement, "1+1=1," is a duet between a bass clarinet and a percussionist playing a variety of instruments, including cymbals, gongs, and maracas. The two performers create a complex and intricate rhythmic pattern, with the bass clarinet often mimicking the percussive sounds. The final movement, "Mani.Gonxha," features a solo accordion playing a series of extended techniques, including flutter-tonguing and glissandi, creating a haunting and otherworldly sound. One of the defining characteristics of '1+1=1' is its use of microtonal intervals and extended techniques, which create a unique and unconventional sound world. The piece also explores the relationship between different instruments and their sonic possibilities, with each movement featuring a different combination of performers. Overall, '1+1=1' is a challenging and innovative composition that pushes the boundaries of contemporary classical music. Its premiere at the Wien Modern Festival was met with critical acclaim, and it has since been performed by ensembles and soloists around the world.

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