Composer

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Wolfgang Rihm

Genre

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Vocal

Compose Date

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2004

Average_duration

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3:50

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

Wolfgang Rihm's 'Hölderlin-Gedichte (3)' is a composition for baritone and piano, based on three poems by the German poet Friedrich Hölderlin. The piece was composed in 1982 and premiered on October 17, 1982, in Freiburg, Germany. The composition consists of three movements, each based on a different poem by Hölderlin. The first movement, 'Der Main', is a slow and contemplative piece that reflects on the beauty of the river Main. The second movement, 'Hälfte des Lebens', is a more dramatic and intense piece that explores the theme of midlife crisis. The final movement, 'Brod und Wein', is a lively and energetic piece that celebrates the joys of life. Rihm's composition is characterized by its use of dissonant harmonies and unconventional vocal techniques. The baritone is required to use a wide range of vocal techniques, including sprechgesang (a style of singing that is closer to speaking than singing) and extended vocal techniques such as glissandi and vocal fry. The piano part is also highly virtuosic, with complex rhythms and dissonant harmonies. Overall, 'Hölderlin-Gedichte (3)' is a challenging and complex composition that showcases Rihm's unique style and approach to contemporary classical music. Its use of unconventional vocal techniques and dissonant harmonies make it a standout piece in the contemporary classical repertoire.

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