Composer

:

Robert Russell Bennett

Genre

:

Chamber

Style

:

Etude

Compose Date

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1940

Average_duration

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6:32

Movement_count

:

5

Movement ....

Hexapoda is a composition by Robert Russell Bennett, an American composer and arranger. It was composed in 1941 and premiered on March 12, 1942, by the Boston Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Serge Koussevitzky. The composition is divided into six movements, each representing a different insect. The first movement, "The Grasshopper," is a lively and energetic piece that captures the jumping and leaping movements of the insect. The second movement, "The Walking Stick," is a slower and more deliberate piece that reflects the slow and deliberate movements of the insect. The third movement, "The Praying Mantis," is a dramatic and intense piece that captures the predatory nature of the insect. The fourth movement, "The Doodlebug," is a playful and whimsical piece that reflects the burrowing and digging movements of the insect. The fifth movement, "The Honeybee," is a busy and industrious piece that captures the buzzing and humming movements of the insect. The final movement, "The Butterfly," is a graceful and delicate piece that reflects the fluttering and soaring movements of the insect. Overall, Hexapoda is a unique and innovative composition that showcases Bennett's skill as a composer and arranger. The use of different instruments and musical styles to represent each insect is a testament to Bennett's creativity and versatility as a composer. The composition is a must-listen for anyone interested in classical music and insectology.

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