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Felix Werder

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Keyboard

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9:08

Felix Werder's "Pieces (3) after Blake's Songs of Innocence and Experience" is a composition for solo piano that was completed in 1965. The piece was premiered on October 17, 1965, at the Melbourne Town Hall by pianist Max Cooke. The composition consists of three movements, each of which is based on a poem from William Blake's "Songs of Innocence and Experience." The first movement, "The Lamb," is a gentle and lyrical piece that captures the innocence and purity of the poem's subject matter. The second movement, "The Tyger," is a more intense and dramatic piece that reflects the ferocity and power of the tiger in Blake's poem. The final movement, "The Sick Rose," is a haunting and melancholic piece that captures the sadness and despair of the poem's subject matter. Werder's composition is characterized by its use of dissonance and unconventional harmonies, which create a sense of tension and unease throughout the piece. The composer also employs a variety of extended techniques, such as playing inside the piano and using the sustain pedal to create a sense of resonance and depth. Overall, "Pieces (3) after Blake's Songs of Innocence and Experience" is a challenging and complex work that showcases Werder's innovative approach to composition and his ability to capture the essence of Blake's poetry through music.

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