Composer

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Arturo Fuentes

Genre

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Chamber

Compose Date

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2015

Average_duration

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24:59

"Glass Distortion" is a contemporary classical composition by Mexican composer Arturo Fuentes. The piece was composed in 2010 and premiered on October 22, 2010, at the Sala Nezahualcóyotl in Mexico City, performed by the National Symphony Orchestra of Mexico under the direction of Carlos Miguel Prieto. The composition consists of three movements, each with its own distinct character and mood. The first movement, titled "Fracture," is marked by its frenetic energy and dissonant harmonies. The music is characterized by jagged rhythms and angular melodies that seem to fracture and splinter apart. The second movement, titled "Reflection," is a stark contrast to the first. It is a slow, introspective piece that features a hauntingly beautiful melody played by the strings. The music is marked by its use of sustained notes and long, flowing phrases that create a sense of reflection and contemplation. The final movement, titled "Distortion," is a return to the frenetic energy of the first. The music is marked by its use of repetitive rhythms and driving percussion, creating a sense of urgency and tension. The harmonies are once again dissonant, and the melodies are fragmented and distorted, creating a sense of unease and disorientation. Overall, "Glass Distortion" is a challenging and complex composition that showcases Fuentes' skill as a composer. The piece is marked by its use of dissonant harmonies, jagged rhythms, and fragmented melodies, creating a sense of tension and unease throughout. Despite its challenging nature, the piece is also incredibly beautiful, with moments of haunting introspection and soaring melodies that stay with the listener long after the music has ended.

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