Composer

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Alan Hovhaness

Genre

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Concerto

Style

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Concerto

Compose Date

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1944

Average_duration

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17:08

Lousadzak, Op. 48 is a composition by American composer Alan Hovhaness. It was composed in 1944 and premiered in 1945 by the Boston Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Serge Koussevitzky. The piece is divided into three movements and is approximately 20 minutes in length. The first movement, marked "Andante espressivo," begins with a haunting melody played by the strings. The melody is then passed to the woodwinds and eventually to the brass. The movement is characterized by its use of Armenian folk melodies and modal harmonies. The second movement, marked "Allegro," is a lively dance in 6/8 time. The movement features a driving rhythm and a playful melody that is passed between the different sections of the orchestra. The movement is also notable for its use of percussion, including a tambourine and finger cymbals. The final movement, marked "Andante," is a slow and meditative piece that features a solo violin playing a mournful melody. The movement is characterized by its use of long, sustained notes and its use of silence and space. Overall, Lousadzak, Op. 48 is a beautiful and evocative piece that showcases Hovhaness's unique style, which blends Western classical music with Armenian folk music and Eastern musical traditions. The piece is notable for its use of modal harmonies, its use of percussion, and its haunting melodies.

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