Composer

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Galina Ustvolskaya

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Chamber Music

Compose Date

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1970 - 1971

Average_duration

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16:38

Movement_count

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3

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Composition I, Dona nobis pacem is a composition by Russian composer Galina Ustvolskaya. It was composed in 1970 and premiered in Leningrad in the same year. The composition consists of three movements and is scored for a chamber ensemble of piano, tuba, and percussion. The first movement, marked "Allegro," is characterized by its driving rhythms and dissonant harmonies. The piano and percussion play in unison, creating a relentless, pounding texture that is punctuated by the tuba's low, rumbling notes. The movement builds to a frenzied climax before abruptly ending. The second movement, marked "Andante," is a stark contrast to the first. It is a slow, mournful piece that features the piano playing a simple, repetitive melody while the tuba and percussion provide a somber accompaniment. The movement is marked by a sense of longing and sadness, and it ends quietly and introspectively. The final movement, marked "Allegro," returns to the driving rhythms and dissonant harmonies of the first. The piano and percussion once again play in unison, creating a relentless, pounding texture that is punctuated by the tuba's low, rumbling notes. The movement builds to a frenzied climax before abruptly ending, bringing the composition to a close. Overall, Composition I, Dona nobis pacem is a powerful and intense work that showcases Ustvolskaya's unique style. Her use of dissonant harmonies, driving rhythms, and sparse textures creates a sense of urgency and tension that is both captivating and unsettling. The composition is a testament to Ustvolskaya's uncompromising artistic vision and her ability to create music that is both challenging and deeply moving.

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