Composer

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Per Nørgård

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Chorus

Compose Date

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1980

Average_duration

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12:59

Movement_count

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3

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'Wie ein Kind' is a choral work composed by Danish composer Per Nørgård in 1980. The piece was premiered on October 26, 1980, by the Danish National Radio Choir, conducted by Stefan Parkman. The work is divided into three movements, each with its own distinct character. The first movement, marked "Sehr ruhig und innig" (very calm and intimate), is a setting of a poem by Rainer Maria Rilke. The music is characterized by a slow, flowing melody in the choir, accompanied by a simple, repetitive piano part. The overall effect is one of peaceful contemplation. The second movement, marked "Sehr lebhaft und rhythmisch" (very lively and rhythmic), is a setting of a poem by the composer himself. The music is characterized by a driving, syncopated rhythm in the choir, accompanied by a lively piano part. The overall effect is one of joyful exuberance. The third movement, marked "Sehr ruhig und innig" (very calm and intimate), is a setting of a poem by the composer's wife, Lisbeth Nørgård. The music is characterized by a slow, meditative melody in the choir, accompanied by a simple, repetitive piano part. The overall effect is one of peaceful contemplation, similar to the first movement. Overall, 'Wie ein Kind' is a beautiful and contemplative work that showcases Nørgård's skill as a composer. The use of poetry in the text adds an extra layer of meaning to the music, and the contrast between the lively second movement and the more contemplative first and third movements creates a sense of balance and completeness.

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