Composer

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Lori Laitman

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1999

Average_duration

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14:06

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

"Sunflowers" is a song cycle composed by Lori Laitman, an American composer known for her vocal music. The cycle was composed in 2001 and premiered on March 10, 2002, at the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, D.C. The cycle consists of five movements, each based on a poem about sunflowers by different poets. The first movement, "Sunflower Sutra" is based on a poem by Allen Ginsberg. It is a lively and rhythmic piece that captures the energy and spirit of the sunflower. The second movement, "Sunflower" is based on a poem by William Blake. It is a more introspective and contemplative piece that explores the deeper meaning of the sunflower. The third movement, "Sunflower" is based on a poem by Mary Oliver. It is a gentle and lyrical piece that celebrates the beauty and simplicity of the sunflower. The fourth movement, "Sunflower" is based on a poem by Rainer Maria Rilke. It is a haunting and melancholic piece that explores the darker side of the sunflower. The final movement, "Sunflower" is based on a poem by Emily Dickinson. It is a joyful and celebratory piece that captures the exuberance and vitality of the sunflower. Throughout the cycle, Laitman's music is characterized by its sensitivity to the text and its ability to capture the essence of each poem. Laitman's use of vocal and instrumental textures is particularly effective in creating a rich and varied sound world that complements the poetry. The cycle is a testament to Laitman's skill as a composer and her ability to create music that is both beautiful and meaningful.

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