Composer

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Olga Neuwirth

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Chamber Music

Compose Date

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1995 - 1996

Average_duration

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10:31

'Quasare/Pulsare' is a contemporary classical composition by Austrian composer Olga Neuwirth. The piece was composed in 2011 and premiered on September 16, 2011, at the Lucerne Festival in Switzerland. The composition is divided into two movements, 'Quasare' and 'Pulsare,' each exploring different sonic landscapes and musical techniques. The first movement, 'Quasare,' is characterized by its use of electronic sounds and extended instrumental techniques. The piece begins with a low rumbling sound, reminiscent of the deep hum of a quasar, which gradually builds in intensity. The instrumentalists use a variety of techniques, including multiphonics and glissandi, to create a sense of otherworldliness and unpredictability. The electronic sounds are used to create a sense of space and distance, as if the listener is being transported through the cosmos. The second movement, 'Pulsare,' is more rhythmic and structured than the first. The piece is built around a pulsing rhythm, which is created by the percussion instruments and gradually taken up by the other instrumentalists. The rhythm is interrupted by sudden bursts of sound, which are created by the brass and woodwind instruments. The electronic sounds are used to create a sense of tension and urgency, as if the listener is being pulled towards a distant object. Overall, 'Quasare/Pulsare' is a complex and challenging composition that explores the boundaries between acoustic and electronic sound. The piece is characterized by its use of extended instrumental techniques, electronic sounds, and unconventional rhythms, which create a sense of otherworldliness and unpredictability.

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