Composer

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Magnar Åm

Genre

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Chamber

Compose Date

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1995

Average_duration

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9:42

"On the Banks of the Eternal Second" is a contemporary classical composition by Norwegian composer Magnar Åm. The piece was composed in 2012 and premiered on October 26th of the same year at the Ultima Oslo Contemporary Music Festival. The composition consists of three movements, each with its own distinct character and mood. The first movement, titled "The River," is a slow and contemplative piece that evokes the peaceful flow of a river. The second movement, "The Rapids," is more energetic and frenzied, with rapid arpeggios and dissonant chords that create a sense of urgency and chaos. The final movement, "The Sea," is a grand and majestic piece that builds to a powerful climax, evoking the vastness and power of the ocean. Throughout the composition, Åm employs a variety of techniques to create a unique and evocative sound. He uses extended techniques such as harmonics and glissandos to create unusual timbres and textures, and he also incorporates elements of Norwegian folk music into the piece, such as the use of the Hardanger fiddle. Overall, "On the Banks of the Eternal Second" is a powerful and evocative composition that showcases Åm's skill as a composer and his ability to create complex and emotionally resonant music.

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