Composer

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Lindsay McPhail

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Average_duration

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3:13

'San' is a contemporary classical piece composed by Lindsay McPhail in 2017. The piece premiered on October 28, 2017, at the University of British Columbia's Chan Centre for the Performing Arts in Vancouver, Canada. The piece is divided into three movements, each with its own distinct characteristics. The first movement, titled "Dawn," is characterized by its slow and contemplative pace. The music is sparse, with long pauses between notes, creating a sense of stillness and calm. The use of sustained notes and harmonics adds to the ethereal quality of the movement. The second movement, titled "Dusk," is more energetic and dynamic than the first. The music is characterized by its use of syncopated rhythms and driving ostinatos. The movement builds to a climax before subsiding into a more subdued section, featuring a solo violin line that gradually fades away. The final movement, titled "Night," is the most atmospheric of the three. The music is characterized by its use of extended techniques, such as sul ponticello and col legno, which create eerie and otherworldly sounds. The movement is also notable for its use of silence, with long pauses between notes creating a sense of tension and anticipation. Overall, 'San' is a haunting and evocative piece that showcases McPhail's skill as a composer. The use of extended techniques and unconventional playing techniques adds to the piece's unique character, while the three distinct movements create a sense of narrative and progression.

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