Composer

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Beat Furrer

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1984

Average_duration

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15:33

'Poemas' is a contemporary classical composition by the Austrian composer Beat Furrer. The piece was composed in 2007 and premiered on October 25th of the same year in Vienna, Austria. The composition consists of five movements, each of which is based on a poem by the Spanish poet Federico García Lorca. The first movement, titled "La guitarra," is a duet for guitar and soprano. The guitar provides a delicate and intricate accompaniment to the soprano's soaring vocal lines. The second movement, "El silencio," is a solo for soprano. The vocal line is sparse and haunting, with long pauses between phrases that create a sense of stillness and contemplation. The third movement, "La luna asoma," is a duet for soprano and cello. The cello provides a rich and resonant foundation for the soprano's soaring vocal lines. The fourth movement, "La aurora," is a solo for cello. The cello's deep and sonorous voice is used to create a sense of mystery and anticipation. The final movement, "La casada infiel," is a duet for soprano and guitar. The guitar provides a rhythmic and percussive accompaniment to the soprano's passionate vocal lines. The piece ends with a sudden and unexpected silence, leaving the listener with a sense of unresolved tension. Overall, 'Poemas' is characterized by its spare and haunting melodies, its use of silence and stillness, and its evocative use of instrumental and vocal textures. The piece is a powerful tribute to the poetry of Federico García Lorca, and a testament to Beat Furrer's skill as a composer.

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