Composer

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Luigi Nono

Genre

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Electronic/Computer

Style

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Electronic Music

Compose Date

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1968

Average_duration

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31:51

Contrappunto dialettico alla mente is a composition by Italian composer Luigi Nono. It was composed in 1968 and premiered on October 26, 1968, at the Teatro alla Scala in Milan, Italy. The piece is divided into three movements and is scored for soprano, bass, choir, and orchestra. The first movement, titled "Introduzione," begins with a solo soprano singing a text by the Italian philosopher Antonio Gramsci. The choir and orchestra gradually join in, creating a dense and complex texture. The movement is characterized by its use of dissonant harmonies and intricate rhythms. The second movement, titled "Scontro di opposti," features a dialogue between the soprano and bass soloists. The text is taken from a letter written by the Italian anarchist Errico Malatesta. The movement is characterized by its use of extreme contrasts, with the soloists singing in different registers and the orchestra alternating between loud and soft dynamics. The final movement, titled "Catastrophe," is based on a text by the German philosopher Walter Benjamin. The movement begins with a chaotic and dissonant orchestral introduction, which gradually gives way to a solo soprano singing a mournful melody. The choir and orchestra then join in, creating a powerful and emotional climax. Overall, Contrappunto dialettico alla mente is a complex and challenging work that reflects Nono's interest in political and social issues. The piece is characterized by its use of dissonant harmonies, intricate rhythms, and extreme contrasts, and it remains an important work in the repertoire of contemporary classical music.

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