Composer

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Dominick Argento

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Choral

Average_duration

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2:59

Dominick Argento's 'Sonnet No. LXIV' is a vocal composition that was composed in 1972. The piece was premiered on April 23, 1972, at the University of Minnesota by the University Singers, conducted by Philip Brunelle. The composition is based on William Shakespeare's Sonnet No. 64, which is a part of his collection of 154 sonnets. The composition is divided into three movements, each of which reflects the different moods and emotions of the sonnet. The first movement is marked "Allegro con brio" and is characterized by its lively and energetic tempo. The music is full of rhythmic vitality and features a driving piano accompaniment that propels the vocal line forward. The vocal line is highly melodic and is characterized by its soaring, lyrical quality. The second movement is marked "Andante con moto" and is much more introspective and reflective in character. The tempo is slower, and the music is more contemplative and melancholic. The vocal line is more subdued and introspective, and the piano accompaniment is more subdued and supportive. The third movement is marked "Allegro vivace" and is characterized by its lively and energetic tempo. The music is full of rhythmic vitality and features a driving piano accompaniment that propels the vocal line forward. The vocal line is highly melodic and is characterized by its soaring, lyrical quality. Overall, 'Sonnet No. LXIV' is a highly expressive and emotional composition that showcases Argento's skill as a composer. The music is highly melodic and expressive, and the vocal line is characterized by its soaring, lyrical quality. The piano accompaniment is also highly expressive and supportive, providing a rich and varied harmonic backdrop for the vocal line. The composition is a testament to Argento's skill as a composer and his ability to capture the emotional essence of Shakespeare's poetry in music.

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